A to Z of Alternative Medicine.

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A TO Z OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE by Dr. Leo Rebello (A chapter from Dr. Leo

Rebello's popular book AIDS and Alternative Medicine, 4th Edition) A quick

look at Allopathy, before we proceed to Alternative Medicines, will give us

better understanding. Allopathy : Also known as ‘scientific medicine’,

‘orthodox medicine’ and ‘modern medicine’, is barely about 200 years old. It

lays emphasis on drugs. It offers antibiotics, synthetic vitamins, steroids,

chemotherapy, radiation, and immunization all of which are highly dangerous. Its

diagnostics methods are not foolproof and 95% of surgeries in allopathic

hospitals are unnecessary. Doctors of modern medicine receive their continuing

education from Medical Representatives of (P)harmaceuticals, and prescribe

lethal drugs based on cuts and commission. These inadequately tested and

prescribed drugs create more diseases. Allopathy is a ‘pseudo science’ which has

done more harm to health and wellbeing of humanity than any other

40 odd systems of healing described below.

Acupuncture/Acupressure : In this age-old Chinese system, the body is divided

into 14 meridians and 365 specific points to stimulate, disperse and regulate

the flow of vital energy and restore a healthy balance. In acupuncture, needles

are inserted at these points, whereas in acupressure only finger pressure is

used. Acupoints are also stimulated by a low-frequency electrical current

(electro-acupuncture), or with finely tuned laser beams. Some times moxa (common

mugwort) heat is used over specific points (moxibustion), some times needles

dipped in homoeopathic mother tinctures are inserted (homoeo-puncture). In

addition to pain relief, acutherapy is used to improve well being and treat

acute, chronic and degenerative conditions. Under acupuncture anaesthesia

minor/major operations are conducted effortlessly with conscious participation

of the patient.

Ayurvedic Medicine : Practiced in India for more than 5000 years, ayurvedic

tradition holds that illness is a state of imbalance among the body's systems.

These imbalances can be detected through diagnostic procedures like : Nadi

(pulse), Mutra (urine), Mal (feaces/stools), Jeevha (tongue), Shabda (tone

clarity), Sparsh (touch), Netra (eyes), Akruti (figure). Nutrition, counseling,

massage, natural medications, meditation and other modalities are used to

address a broad spectrum of ailments.

Biofeedback : is a practical psychosomatic medicine according to which the

autonomic nervous system can be trained. With this, blood pressure can be

lowered, cold hands warmed, migraine and epilepsy treated, hemiplegias

rehabilitated and deep meditative states induced. Any bodily or mental function

that can be monitored can be altered.

Biotesting and Biotherapy : This is a total cleansing process. This therapy

helps to eradicate the root cause of diseases by removing the viruses, bacteria,

chemicals and toxins stored in the body. A bio-therapist asks the patient to

think of his problems and starts the treatment by giving anti-dotes as per the

body's requirement. As the anti-dote is placed in the patient's palm, the

practitioner starts tapping the thighs of the patient to let the anti-dotes flow

in the body. This therapy has shown encouraging results in cases of AIDS,

Cancers, Meningitis, Hepatitis, and Malaria and host of other toxic symptoms.

Chromotherapy : Our body is composed of seven colours of the Rainbow, namely :

violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and the red. Thought patterns as

also breathing can change the colours in the body. Consequently, the seven

colours and sub-colours are used in the treatment of various diseases of the

body and the mind. The body synthesizes colours from fruits, vegetables and food

eaten. A solarium, colour suncharged water, 12 tissue salts which emanate

different colours, are used by experts of Chromotherapy in treatment. It is a

fascinating art and science.

Colonics : Using sterilized equipment, filtered water is gently introduced

into the rectum, which softens and expels stagnated faecal matter and colon

poisons from the large intestine. Colon malfunction can lead to 80% of diseased

states. Keep the innards clean and you will be fine throughout your life.

Counseling : This broad category covers a range of practitioners, from career

counselors to psychotherapists who treat depression, stress, addiction, and

emotional factors. Formats can vary from individual counseling to group therapy.

Some therapists may also incorporate bodywork, ritual, energy healing, and other

alternative modalities as part of their practice.

Dance therapy : Dance and/or movement therapy uses expressive movement as a

therapeutic tool for both personal _expression and psychological healing.

Practitioners work with people with physical disabilities, substance abuse,

sexual abuse cases, eating disorders, and other concerns.

Diet therapy : No matter what name you give to a dis-eased body state, the

cause is ever the same! The bottom line or the root cause of any illness, by any

name, is simply too much acid tissue waste in your body fluids or your body

organs. A body fluid in an alkaline base state is your key to lasting health and

eternal youth. Your major five body fluids, saliva, blood, mucous, lymph and

urine, have the important job of carrying acid wastes out of your body. The more

we consciously do to keep these body tissues and body fluids alkaline, the

easier it will be for us to throw off any disease and to keep our bodies in a

constant state of tingling vibrant health. Diet therapy therefore concentrates

on Alkaline Diet versus Acid Diet, Constipating Diet versus Laxative Diet,

Living Diet as against Dead Food, and Perfect Food versus Junk Food. It also

considers seasonal food, hot and cold food, and the input and output ratio of

food and water intake.

Ear Candling : Primarily used for wax buildup and related hearing problems.

Ear candling is also used for ear and sinus infections. Treatment involves

placing the narrow end of a specially designed hollow candle at the entry of the

ear canal, while the opposite end is lit.

Feng Shui : Ancient Chinese practice of arranging the home or work environment

to promote health, happiness and prosperity. Consultants may recommend changes

in the surroundings - from color selection to furniture placement, in order to

promote a healthy flow of Chi, or vital energy.

Flower Remedies : A method of alleviating negative emotional states that may

contribute to illness or hinder personal growth. Discovered by Dr. Bach

there are thirty-eight remedies, each flower or bud being specific for an

emotional state or a personality type. Flower remedies are made from water in

which flowers have been dipped and exposed to sunlight for a few hours. Remedies

are administered sub-lingual.

Gem Therapy : Vibrations from gem-stones can relieve or remove mental and

emotional problems – for example, emerald is said to improve memory; red coral

gives beneficial results in anemia, lassitude, pain, collapse and general

debility; Ruby balances tridoshas and is specific for biliousness and blood

disorders. Since AIDS spreads through blood, Ruby can be worn on the right

hand.

Homoeopathy : Founded in 1790, by Dr. Hahnemann, it is a therapeutic

system that uses infinitesimal doses of natural substances - called remedies -

to stimulate a person's immune and defense system. A remedy is individually

chosen for a sick person based on its capacity to cause, if given in over dose,

physical and psychological symptoms similar to those a patient is experiencing.

The four cardinal laws of homoeopathy are: (a) the law of similars ( the law

of drug proving © the principle of potentisation and (d) the theory of chronic

diseases. Then there is (e) the law of direction of cure (f) the law of single

remedy and (e) the law of minimum dose.

Hypnotherapy : A means of bypassing the conscious mind and accessing the

sub-conscious, where suppressed, repressed emotions, and forgotten events may

remain recorded. Hypnosis may facilitate behavioral, emotional, or attitudinal

changes, such as, weight loss, or smoking cessation. It is also used to treat

phobias, stress, and as an adjunct in the treatment of illness.

Imagery : Your thinking or imagination can make or mar you. Imagery can boost

the immune response, thereby increasing the activity of natural killer cells to

identify and eliminate virus-infected cells, other microbes, and tumor cells.

Imagery can lower blood pressure, slow the heart rate, alleviate insomnia,

relieve stress and anxiety, treat phobias and obesity, and help regulate

menstrual cycles. If you can imagine, it can become real.

Iridology : The diagnostic system based on the premise that every organ has a

corresponding location within the iris of the eye, which can serve as an

indicator of the individual organ's health or disease. Iridology is used

particularly when diagnosis achieved through standard methods is unclear.

Iscador Therapy : centres round the extract of the white-berried mistletoe

(viscum album) plant which grows on a number of host trees. Mistletoe therapy is

directed not only against Cancer cells, but it aims to restore the dynamic

equilibrium between cells and organism. The earliest declaration over the use of

the mistletoe for the healing of Cancer was made by Dr. Rudolf Steiner, the

founder of anthroposophy, in 1904 and was introduced into medicine in 1920 by

the Lukas Clinic at Arlesheim in Switzerland by Dr. Ita Wegman.

Joviality/or laughter therapy : creates in the body a different chemistry.

When you are jovial or when you laugh, you relax, you breathe freely, your

digestion improves, movements are easy, coordination better, thinking cordial,

memory becomes sharp and vision becomes clear. Joviality, laughter, love leads

to vibrant health.

Kirlian Photography : For centuries, mystics, spiritual healers and psychics

have been fascinated by the ‘auras’ – luminous, misty outlines – that surround

people, animals, plants and other animate or inanimate objects. Kirlian

photography prints auras that reveal people’s mental and physical disorders

before they display any outward symptoms. Cancers can be diagnosed by modern

medicine in later stages and a lot of time is wasted in sub-classifying them

while the patient sinks further in health. A good Kirlian photograph in

experienced hands can reveal cancer two years before its onset. Isn’t that

good? But the ostriches of modern medicine will not see the light of the day

because of their closed minds.

Lamaze Method : The purpose of the Lamaze education is to prepare a mother for

happy childbirth. This is done by removing fear from her mind and by making her

relax and teaching her how to coordinate her breathing, so that childbirth is

normal and natural. Based upon Pavlov’s principle of conditioned response, the

theory is that the brain can be trained to accept and analyze a given stimulus

and select a response to it.

Massage : A general term for a range of therapeutic approaches with roots in

both eastern and western cultures. It involves the practice of manipulating a

person’s muscles and other soft tissue with the intent of improving a person’s

well being or health. Massage can sooth the body, mind and the spirit.

Music Therapy : The rhythm of life as a healing force has been used since

ancient times. Making music, dancing to the tune of music, drawing some

revealing patterns on paper with colours as music unwinds, breathing in and out

in synchronisation, frees the client from submerged feelings and problems. Many

people carry unnecessary burdens of the past which, in an enlightened moment,

music helps them to unload.

Naturopathy : The oldest health-care system which emphasizes the curative

power of nature, treating both acute and chronic illnesses in all age groups.

The three cardinal principles of nature cure are : (a) healing is within (

there is inner environment and © treatment should not be worse than the

disease. It is a drugless healing. Naturopathy can cure every disease.

Negative Ion : Air molecules are continually being broken down into positively

or negatively charged particles. Negative ion concentration is good for health,

whereas positive ion concentration is bad. Urban areas, and homes with many

electrical gadgets have positive ions. Negative ion therapy helps people to

function better by improving their health.

Ohashiatsu : A system of physical techniques, exercise and meditation used to

relieve tensions and fatigue and induce a state of harmony and peace. The

practitioner first assesses a person's state by feeling the hara, the area below

the navel. Then, using continuous and flowing movements, the practitioner

presses and stretches the body's energy channel, working in unison with the

person's breathing.

Prolotherapy uses injections of natural substances, such as, dextrose,

glycerin and phenol in order to stimulate the growth of connective tissue and

this strengthens weak, damaged joints, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. This

re-constructive therapy is used to treat degenerative arthritis, lower back

pain, torn ligaments and cartilage, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other

conditions.

Qi is a pre-physical energy existing in air. T’ai chi which means great pole

or axis is a form of active meditation which helps in tapping the qi or chi or

prana. Breathing is faulty in almost 90% people. Due to wrong breathing there

is insufficient oxygen in the blood. This leads to hypoxic diseases, like

cancers, gangrene, heart attack, stroke, impotence, low vitality, etc.

Radionics and Radiesthesia : Some men and women have the capacity to transmit

a steady flow of healing; others, sorcerers, on occasion transmit harm. Inherent

within most of us is the ability to switch on to receive healing and to provide

it. Radionics and radiesthesia are methods of recapturing and exploiting these

largely dormant powers. Radionics is an instrumentally tuned form of distant

healing, whereby everybody and every condition can be treated. Radiesthesia has

a predictive aspect to it and, as such, its application to prevention presents

interesting possibilities.

Reiki : is the fine art of tuning the body, mind and the spirit. Practitioners

of this ancient healing system use light hand placements to channel healing

energies to the recipient. Reiki is commonly used to treat emotional and mental

distress as well as chronic and acute physical problems, and to assist the

recipient in achieving spiritual focus and clarity. The five principles of Reiki

are : Just for today, I will live with gratitude. Just for today, I will not

worry. Just for today, I will not be angry. Just for today I will do my work

honestly. Just for today, I will love and respect every living being.

Shiatsu : The most widely known form of acupressure. Shiatsu has been used in

Japan for more than 1000 years to treat pain and illness and for general health

maintenance. Using a series of techniques, practitioners apply rhythmic finger

pressure at specific points on the body in order to stimulate Chi, or the vital

energy.

Silva Mind Control : This technique teaches you how to tap brain-waves as an

aid to the development of greater mental discipline. It is a combination of

Autosuggestion and Meditation to expand intuition and extrasensory perception.

Tibetan Medicine : Evolved as a synthesis of Tibetan, Chinese, Persian

medicine, and Ayurveda. These remedies include indigenous herbs, fruits,

flowers, metallic powders and minerals given in tablet or powder form, and are

especially effective in treating rheumatism, asthma, gastritis, diabetes and

many neurological disorders.

Unani : Involves the use of plants, herbs and minerals. Known to provide cures

for diseases, such as, sinusitis, leucoderma, rheumatism, jaundice and

elephantiasis, Unani Tibb or Graeco-Arab medicine is mainly practised in the

Indo-Pakistan subcontinent. The basic framework of the four-humour theory of

Hippocrates, which presupposed the presence in the body of four humours : blood,

phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. Vital force or life-force is called Ruh in

this system of health care.

Vitamin therapy : A complementary therapy of vitamin usage combined with other

treatments to address a range of illnesses and to enhance the functioning of the

body system. Assists the immune system in combating chronic fatigue syndrome and

HIV/AIDS.

Water therapy : Also known as hydrotherapy, it is a treatment of diseases by

means of water in various forms and temperatures. For example, ice massage is

given in Parkinson’s disease and paralysis, steam for throwing out impurities

from the body by opening blocked pores of the skin. In enemas, stomach wash,

douches, sitz baths, spinal baths, compresses - cold or warm water is used, both

internally and externally. Water is the best cleanser and healer, as 70% body is

made of water.

X-ray therapy or X radiation : radiated medicine is used to treat diseases

like cancers, tumours, genetic deformities and to nullify radiation effect in

the human body. This is not the same as irradiation.

Yoga : It is an eight-fold method of evolving an ordinary man into a super

human being. Yoga connects an individual with the universe. It consists of

Asanas (physical postures), Pranayam (breath control), Kriyas (cleansing

techniques), Mudras and Meditation (for mind control). Yoga addresses mental and

physical problems, while integrating body, mind and the spirit.

Zone Reflexology : This modality is based on the idea that specific points on

the feet and hands correspond with organs and tissues throughout the body. With

fingers and thumb, the practitioner applies pressure to these points reflected

in the feet or hands to treat a wide range of illnesses.

From the above description, you would note how the Holistic Healing modalities

are far superior to Modern Medicine’s treatment-oriented chemical approach,

which only tackles the human body in parts, not bothering about the mind and

spirit aspect. Modern medicine does not also know anything about ‘soul

sickness’.

" Our ideal is not the spirituality that withdraws from life but the conquest

of life by the power of the spirit. " - Aurobindo.

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A to Z of Alternative Medicine.

A TO Z OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE by Dr. Leo Rebello (A chapter from Dr. Leo

Rebello's popular book AIDS and Alternative Medicine, 4th Edition) A

quick look at Allopathy, before we proceed to Alternative Medicines, will

give us better understanding. Allopathy : Also known as 'scientific

medicine', 'orthodox medicine' and 'modern medicine', is barely about 200

years old. It lays emphasis on drugs. It offers antibiotics, synthetic

vitamins, steroids, chemotherapy, radiation, and immunization all of which

are highly dangerous. Its diagnostics methods are not foolproof and 95% of

surgeries in allopathic hospitals are unnecessary. Doctors of modern

medicine receive their continuing education from Medical Representatives of

(P)harmaceuticals, and prescribe lethal drugs based on cuts and commission.

These inadequately tested and prescribed drugs create more diseases.

Allopathy is a 'pseudo science' which has done more harm to health and

wellbeing of humanity than any other

40 odd systems of healing described below.

Acupuncture/Acupressure : In this age-old Chinese system, the body is

divided into 14 meridians and 365 specific points to stimulate, disperse

and regulate the flow of vital energy and restore a healthy balance. In

acupuncture, needles are inserted at these points, whereas in acupressure

only finger pressure is used. Acupoints are also stimulated by a

low-frequency electrical current (electro-acupuncture), or with finely tuned

laser beams. Some times moxa (common mugwort) heat is used over specific

points (moxibustion), some times needles dipped in homoeopathic mother

tinctures are inserted (homoeo-puncture). In addition to pain relief,

acutherapy is used to improve well being and treat acute, chronic and

degenerative conditions. Under acupuncture anaesthesia minor/major

operations are conducted effortlessly with conscious participation of the

patient.

Ayurvedic Medicine : Practiced in India for more than 5000 years,

ayurvedic tradition holds that illness is a state of imbalance among the

body's systems. These imbalances can be detected through diagnostic

procedures like : Nadi (pulse), Mutra (urine), Mal (feaces/stools), Jeevha

(tongue), Shabda (tone clarity), Sparsh (touch), Netra (eyes), Akruti

(figure). Nutrition, counseling, massage, natural medications, meditation

and other modalities are used to address a broad spectrum of ailments.

Biofeedback : is a practical psychosomatic medicine according to which

the autonomic nervous system can be trained. With this, blood pressure can

be lowered, cold hands warmed, migraine and epilepsy treated, hemiplegias

rehabilitated and deep meditative states induced. Any bodily or mental

function that can be monitored can be altered.

Biotesting and Biotherapy : This is a total cleansing process. This

therapy helps to eradicate the root cause of diseases by removing the

viruses, bacteria, chemicals and toxins stored in the body. A bio-therapist

asks the patient to think of his problems and starts the treatment by giving

anti-dotes as per the body's requirement. As the anti-dote is placed in the

patient's palm, the practitioner starts tapping the thighs of the patient to

let the anti-dotes flow in the body. This therapy has shown encouraging

results in cases of AIDS, Cancers, Meningitis, Hepatitis, and Malaria and

host of other toxic symptoms.

Chromotherapy : Our body is composed of seven colours of the Rainbow,

namely : violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and the red. Thought

patterns as also breathing can change the colours in the body. Consequently,

the seven colours and sub-colours are used in the treatment of various

diseases of the body and the mind. The body synthesizes colours from fruits,

vegetables and food eaten. A solarium, colour suncharged water, 12 tissue

salts which emanate different colours, are used by experts of Chromotherapy

in treatment. It is a fascinating art and science.

Colonics : Using sterilized equipment, filtered water is gently introduced

into the rectum, which softens and expels stagnated faecal matter and colon

poisons from the large intestine. Colon malfunction can lead to 80% of

diseased states. Keep the innards clean and you will be fine throughout your

life.

Counseling : This broad category covers a range of practitioners, from

career counselors to psychotherapists who treat depression, stress,

addiction, and emotional factors. Formats can vary from individual

counseling to group therapy. Some therapists may also incorporate bodywork,

ritual, energy healing, and other alternative modalities as part of their

practice.

Dance therapy : Dance and/or movement therapy uses expressive movement as

a therapeutic tool for both personal _expression and psychological healing.

Practitioners work with people with physical disabilities, substance abuse,

sexual abuse cases, eating disorders, and other concerns.

Diet therapy : No matter what name you give to a dis-eased body state, the

cause is ever the same! The bottom line or the root cause of any illness, by

any name, is simply too much acid tissue waste in your body fluids or your

body organs. A body fluid in an alkaline base state is your key to lasting

health and eternal youth. Your major five body fluids, saliva, blood,

mucous, lymph and urine, have the important job of carrying acid wastes out

of your body. The more we consciously do to keep these body tissues and body

fluids alkaline, the easier it will be for us to throw off any disease and

to keep our bodies in a constant state of tingling vibrant health. Diet

therapy therefore concentrates on Alkaline Diet versus Acid Diet,

Constipating Diet versus Laxative Diet, Living Diet as against Dead Food,

and Perfect Food versus Junk Food. It also considers seasonal food, hot and

cold food, and the input and output ratio of food and water intake.

Ear Candling : Primarily used for wax buildup and related hearing

problems. Ear candling is also used for ear and sinus infections. Treatment

involves placing the narrow end of a specially designed hollow candle at the

entry of the ear canal, while the opposite end is lit.

Feng Shui : Ancient Chinese practice of arranging the home or work

environment to promote health, happiness and prosperity. Consultants may

recommend changes in the surroundings - from color selection to furniture

placement, in order to promote a healthy flow of Chi, or vital energy.

Flower Remedies : A method of alleviating negative emotional states that

may contribute to illness or hinder personal growth. Discovered by Dr.

Bach there are thirty-eight remedies, each flower or bud being

specific for an emotional state or a personality type. Flower remedies are

made from water in which flowers have been dipped and exposed to sunlight

for a few hours. Remedies are administered sub-lingual.

Gem Therapy : Vibrations from gem-stones can relieve or remove mental and

emotional problems - for example, emerald is said to improve memory; red

coral gives beneficial results in anemia, lassitude, pain, collapse and

general debility; Ruby balances tridoshas and is specific for biliousness

and blood disorders. Since AIDS spreads through blood, Ruby can be worn on

the right hand.

Homoeopathy : Founded in 1790, by Dr. Hahnemann, it is a

therapeutic system that uses infinitesimal doses of natural substances -

called remedies - to stimulate a person's immune and defense system. A

remedy is individually chosen for a sick person based on its capacity to

cause, if given in over dose, physical and psychological symptoms similar to

those a patient is experiencing. The four cardinal laws of homoeopathy are:

(a) the law of similars ( the law of drug proving © the principle of

potentisation and (d) the theory of chronic diseases. Then there is (e) the

law of direction of cure (f) the law of single remedy and (e) the law of

minimum dose.

Hypnotherapy : A means of bypassing the conscious mind and accessing the

sub-conscious, where suppressed, repressed emotions, and forgotten events

may remain recorded. Hypnosis may facilitate behavioral, emotional, or

attitudinal changes, such as, weight loss, or smoking cessation. It is also

used to treat phobias, stress, and as an adjunct in the treatment of

illness.

Imagery : Your thinking or imagination can make or mar you. Imagery can

boost the immune response, thereby increasing the activity of natural killer

cells to identify and eliminate virus-infected cells, other microbes, and

tumor cells. Imagery can lower blood pressure, slow the heart rate,

alleviate insomnia, relieve stress and anxiety, treat phobias and obesity,

and help regulate menstrual cycles. If you can imagine, it can become real.

Iridology : The diagnostic system based on the premise that every organ

has a corresponding location within the iris of the eye, which can serve as

an indicator of the individual organ's health or disease. Iridology is used

particularly when diagnosis achieved through standard methods is unclear.

Iscador Therapy : centres round the extract of the white-berried mistletoe

(viscum album) plant which grows on a number of host trees. Mistletoe

therapy is directed not only against Cancer cells, but it aims to restore

the dynamic equilibrium between cells and organism. The earliest declaration

over the use of the mistletoe for the healing of Cancer was made by Dr.

Rudolf Steiner, the founder of anthroposophy, in 1904 and was introduced

into medicine in 1920 by the Lukas Clinic at Arlesheim in Switzerland by Dr.

Ita Wegman.

Joviality/or laughter therapy : creates in the body a different chemistry.

When you are jovial or when you laugh, you relax, you breathe freely, your

digestion improves, movements are easy, coordination better, thinking

cordial, memory becomes sharp and vision becomes clear. Joviality, laughter,

love leads to vibrant health.

Kirlian Photography : For centuries, mystics, spiritual healers and

psychics have been fascinated by the 'auras' - luminous, misty outlines -

that surround people, animals, plants and other animate or inanimate

objects. Kirlian photography prints auras that reveal people's mental and

physical disorders before they display any outward symptoms. Cancers can be

diagnosed by modern medicine in later stages and a lot of time is wasted in

sub-classifying them while the patient sinks further in health. A good

Kirlian photograph in experienced hands can reveal cancer two years before

its onset. Isn't that good? But the ostriches of modern medicine will not

see the light of the day because of their closed minds.

Lamaze Method : The purpose of the Lamaze education is to prepare a mother

for happy childbirth. This is done by removing fear from her mind and by

making her relax and teaching her how to coordinate her breathing, so that

childbirth is normal and natural. Based upon Pavlov's principle of

conditioned response, the theory is that the brain can be trained to accept

and analyze a given stimulus and select a response to it.

Massage : A general term for a range of therapeutic approaches with roots

in both eastern and western cultures. It involves the practice of

manipulating a person's muscles and other soft tissue with the intent of

improving a person's well being or health. Massage can sooth the body, mind

and the spirit.

Music Therapy : The rhythm of life as a healing force has been used

since ancient times. Making music, dancing to the tune of music, drawing

some revealing patterns on paper with colours as music unwinds, breathing in

and out in synchronisation, frees the client from submerged feelings and

problems. Many people carry unnecessary burdens of the past which, in an

enlightened moment, music helps them to unload.

Naturopathy : The oldest health-care system which emphasizes the curative

power of nature, treating both acute and chronic illnesses in all age

groups. The three cardinal principles of nature cure are : (a) healing is

within ( there is inner environment and © treatment should not be worse

than the disease. It is a drugless healing. Naturopathy can cure every

disease.

Negative Ion : Air molecules are continually being broken down into

positively or negatively charged particles. Negative ion concentration is

good for health, whereas positive ion concentration is bad. Urban areas, and

homes with many electrical gadgets have positive ions. Negative ion therapy

helps people to function better by improving their health.

Ohashiatsu : A system of physical techniques, exercise and meditation used

to relieve tensions and fatigue and induce a state of harmony and peace. The

practitioner first assesses a person's state by feeling the hara, the area

below the navel. Then, using continuous and flowing movements, the

practitioner presses and stretches the body's energy channel, working in

unison with the person's breathing.

Prolotherapy uses injections of natural substances, such as, dextrose,

glycerin and phenol in order to stimulate the growth of connective tissue

and this strengthens weak, damaged joints, cartilage, ligaments, and

tendons. This re-constructive therapy is used to treat degenerative

arthritis, lower back pain, torn ligaments and cartilage, carpal tunnel

syndrome, and other conditions.

Qi is a pre-physical energy existing in air. T'ai chi which means great

pole or axis is a form of active meditation which helps in tapping the qi or

chi or prana. Breathing is faulty in almost 90% people. Due to wrong

breathing there is insufficient oxygen in the blood. This leads to hypoxic

diseases, like cancers, gangrene, heart attack, stroke, impotence, low

vitality, etc.

Radionics and Radiesthesia : Some men and women have the capacity to

transmit a steady flow of healing; others, sorcerers, on occasion transmit

harm. Inherent within most of us is the ability to switch on to receive

healing and to provide it. Radionics and radiesthesia are methods of

recapturing and exploiting these largely dormant powers. Radionics is an

instrumentally tuned form of distant healing, whereby everybody and every

condition can be treated. Radiesthesia has a predictive aspect to it and,

as such, its application to prevention presents interesting possibilities.

Reiki : is the fine art of tuning the body, mind and the spirit.

Practitioners of this ancient healing system use light hand placements to

channel healing energies to the recipient. Reiki is commonly used to treat

emotional and mental distress as well as chronic and acute physical

problems, and to assist the recipient in achieving spiritual focus and

clarity. The five principles of Reiki are : Just for today, I will live with

gratitude. Just for today, I will not worry. Just for today, I will not be

angry. Just for today I will do my work honestly. Just for today, I will

love and respect every living being.

Shiatsu : The most widely known form of acupressure. Shiatsu has been used

in Japan for more than 1000 years to treat pain and illness and for general

health maintenance. Using a series of techniques, practitioners apply

rhythmic finger pressure at specific points on the body in order to

stimulate Chi, or the vital energy.

Silva Mind Control : This technique teaches you how to tap brain-waves as

an aid to the development of greater mental discipline. It is a combination

of Autosuggestion and Meditation to expand intuition and extrasensory

perception.

Tibetan Medicine : Evolved as a synthesis of Tibetan, Chinese, Persian

medicine, and Ayurveda. These remedies include indigenous herbs, fruits,

flowers, metallic powders and minerals given in tablet or powder form, and

are especially effective in treating rheumatism, asthma, gastritis, diabetes

and many neurological disorders.

Unani : Involves the use of plants, herbs and minerals. Known to provide

cures for diseases, such as, sinusitis, leucoderma, rheumatism, jaundice and

elephantiasis, Unani Tibb or Graeco-Arab medicine is mainly practised in the

Indo-Pakistan subcontinent. The basic framework of the four-humour theory of

Hippocrates, which presupposed the presence in the body of four humours :

blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. Vital force or life-force is

called Ruh in this system of health care.

Vitamin therapy : A complementary therapy of vitamin usage combined with

other treatments to address a range of illnesses and to enhance the

functioning of the body system. Assists the immune system in combating

chronic fatigue syndrome and HIV/AIDS.

Water therapy : Also known as hydrotherapy, it is a treatment of diseases

by means of water in various forms and temperatures. For example, ice

massage is given in Parkinson's disease and paralysis, steam for throwing

out impurities from the body by opening blocked pores of the skin. In

enemas, stomach wash, douches, sitz baths, spinal baths, compresses - cold

or warm water is used, both internally and externally. Water is the best

cleanser and healer, as 70% body is made of water.

X-ray therapy or X radiation : radiated medicine is used to treat

diseases like cancers, tumours, genetic deformities and to nullify radiation

effect in the human body. This is not the same as irradiation.

Yoga : It is an eight-fold method of evolving an ordinary man into a

super human being. Yoga connects an individual with the universe. It

consists of Asanas (physical postures), Pranayam (breath control), Kriyas

(cleansing techniques), Mudras and Meditation (for mind control). Yoga

addresses mental and physical problems, while integrating body, mind and the

spirit.

Zone Reflexology : This modality is based on the idea that specific points

on the feet and hands correspond with organs and tissues throughout the

body. With fingers and thumb, the practitioner applies pressure to these

points reflected in the feet or hands to treat a wide range of illnesses.

From the above description, you would note how the Holistic Healing

modalities are far superior to Modern Medicine's treatment-oriented chemical

approach, which only tackles the human body in parts, not bothering about

the mind and spirit aspect. Modern medicine does not also know anything

about 'soul sickness'.

" Our ideal is not the spirituality that withdraws from life but the

conquest of life by the power of the spirit. " - Aurobindo.

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