(Archive April 2018) Local Author Hosts Body Intelligence Event on Campus

By Elizabeth Jones | Observer Contributor

This semester, there was an event hosted by Joseph Cardillo, PHD held on campus. Cardillo is an author and inspirational speaker. He has been included as an expert in former professional football player Michael Strahan’s book Wake Up Happy.   

In his presentation, Cardillo focused on ways to utilize energy on a day to day basis. These include using acupressure points, music, and positive images. 

While showing the acupressure points, Cardillo had the audience participate in a demonstration on how to access these acupressure points. Cardillo also shared that his favorite was what he calls the “bubbling well” in the middle of the bottom of the foot. 

Cardillo’s next point was to show how people can use music to either relax or be energized. “Music and sound are great ways to influence brain waves,” Cardillo said, “Your brain attaches to sound or the song.” He described how the beats per minute (BPM) affect your energy. 

Songs with BPM less than 100 are more relaxing, while those on the other end of the spectrum are energizing. Cardillo also said that listening to familiar songs from your past can help you remember if you listen while studying. Cardillo even said, “Certain sounds will heal a broken heart.”

Finally, Cardillo brought the previous points together with images. He explained that listening to relaxing music, looking at a picture that shows a fond memory, while accessing an acupressure point is the best way to release positive chemicals in your brain like dopamine and serotonin. 

Throughout the entire presentation, Cardillo provided handouts to go along with his segments.  

Melissa Manzi of the Counseling department introduced Cardillo and discovered him at Greenfield Community College. In saying why she brought Cardillo to campus, she said, “I’m always looking for ways to improve students health.”