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DEFINITIONS
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What is . . . ?
REIKI
A
natural healing system that transmits energy through
the hands of the practitioner to the client. The person
receiving the treatment will only accept as much energy
as the body needs. It is non-invasive, gentle, and done
with the client fully clothed. Safe for all ages in
any state of health. Also effective on pets and plants.
BENEFITS:
Relieves Stress, Promotes balance and harmony.
Promotes wellness.
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HEALING
TOUCH
An
energy based, therapeutic modality. It uses a systematic
approach that incorporates a variety of specially selected
interventions to assist and treat the human electromagnetic
energy field. Healing Touch is based on a philosophy
of caring for the whole person - body, emotions, mind
and spirit. The treatment is done with the client fully
clothed and lasts about an hour.
Treatment
is intended to restore harmony and balance in the
energy system to maximize a person's healing potential
and enhance well being. Healing Touch complements
other approaches to healthcare and supports the interventions
of all physicians or other licensed healthcare providers.
It is NOT used as a substitute for present day medical
care. It is safe for the young and old alike, in any
state of health.
BENEFITS
: Balances the energy system, accelerates wound healing,
relieves pain, increases relaxation, reduces anxiety
and stress. Assists in preparation for and follow
up after medical treatments and procedures. Boosts
immune system.
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THERAPEUTIC
TOUCH
A
method of using the hands to direct energy to help or
heal another person. The treatment is gentle and non-invasive,
and is done with the client fully clothed. A Therapeutic
Touch practitioner may or may not touch the body, but
works within the energy field. Healing Touch is a more
structured approach, taken from many disciplines of
energetic work, and the hands may touch the body. Most
of the practitioners who are trained in Healing Touch
utilize both disciplines in a treatment.
BENEFITS
: Balances the energy system, accelerates wound healing,
relieves pain, increases relaxation, reduces anxiety
and stress. Assists in preparation for and follow
up after medical treatments and procedures. Boosts
immune system.
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FLOWER
ESSENCES: HOW THE FLOWER ESSENCES WORK
Each
person has an energy field that is unique to that individual,
akin to an "energetic fingerprint." This electromagnetic
field surrounds every living thing - people, animals
and plants.
In his book Vibrational Medicine, Dr. Richard Gerber
states that the energy disturbances that occur in
our energy field are often reflected in our physical
body. As this process does not happen overnight, we
have time to correct these patterns using therapeutic
doses of "vibrational medicines." The flower essences
are a very potent ally in this process as they are
derived from living plants and contain a strong life
force. It is this life force that effects the energy
field and helps one to maintain a balanced and clear
field.
Flower essences are sun infusions, prepared by placing
the wildflower or blossom in a bowl of pure water
where it is allowed to "steep" in the sun, then further
diluted and preserved. Formulas can be preserved using
alcohol, glycerin or apple cider vinegar.
Flower
Essences are useful for: Relieve of stressful
situations, Work-related stress, Travel anxiety, jet
lag, Environmental toxins, Radiation exposure, Relieve
of pain, Psychosomatic ailments, Strengthen immune
system, Parenting, Relationships, Mental clarity,
emotional issues, Challenging situations, Heightened
spirituality, Personal growth work, Self awareness,
self esteem, Commitment to change, Development of
inner strength and other qualities, Meditation, Dreaming
practices.
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AROMATHERAPY:
HOW DOES AROMATHERAPY WORK?
Through
the sense of smell, essential oils stimulate the brain
to release chemicals to reduce pain, create a feeling
of well being, stimulate sexual arousal, act as a stimulant,
change mood, increase memory and enhance creativity.
Additionally, essential oils that are applied to the
skin in a mixture with a base oil (i.e. grapeseed oil)
have healing properties that can be used to stimulate
the immune system. Subdue infection, fight fungus and
viruses, reduce inflammation, raise or lower blood pressure,
relax muscles, heal burns, soothe cramps and is even
effective as an insecticide.
Although
essential oils enjoy a broad range of applications,
the type of purity of the oil selected for a particular
condition must be chosen carefully for successful
results. The purity of the oil is critical to its
effectiveness and cannot be underestimated. It is
crucial that the practitioner purchase oils from a
reputable company that guarantees the purity of the
oil.
Aromatherapy is safe for all ages when recommended
by a skilled practitioner. It can even be safely used
on pets. Although aromatherapy is used in Europe on
pregnant women, it should only be used under the supervision
of a skilled practitioner, since some oils can have
an adverse effect. Other cautions with the use of
oils include their use on newborns and those using
homeopathic remedies. Aromatherapy can be utilized
in the home, office, car, gym, hospital, property
. . . There are not limits - just your imagination!
AROMATHERAPY
IS USEFUL FOR: Relief of stressful situations,
Work-related stress, Radiation exposure, Relief of
pain, Strengthen immune system, Mental clarity, Meditation,
dreaming practices, Decrease side effects of chemotherapy,
Fight fungus, Fight infection, Promotes relaxation,
Relieve from nightmares, Decrease high blood pressure,
Skin conditions, Chest congestion, Healing of burns.
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BREATHING
EXERCISES
Breathing
is something that we do at least 12 times a minute.
Bringing air into our body inflates our lungs. nourishes
our cells with oxygen and allows our body to function.
Breathe is life, even when we sleep or if we were in
a coma we still breathe. How we breathe is the key.
Do we breath in a rapid shallow manner or control our
breaths to induce relaxation and a peaceful state? There
are many techniques that can be learned and practiced
on a daily basis to induce the relaxation response and
help one to stay in the moment. Often meditation techniques
and breathing are partnered to help one reach a state
of deep relaxation.
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JOURNALING
Journaling is the simple act or putting our thoughts
and feelings in written form. Some people will journal
in a special book using a special pen, others will journal
on a computer. Some will draw pictures or paste pictures
or articles in their journal. Journaling is a journey
for some to help them move forward and for others it
is a look back to help them release trauma or stressful
events that have caused anger or pain. Using this technique
increases our self-awareness.
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MEDITATION
Meditation is the practice of entering
a relaxed state to allow us to live in the moment and
practice self awareness and stress reduction (I often
tell my clients that it is taking time to reboot the
brain and body). It is frequently recommended by mainstream
medical practitioners as well as alternative therapists
because of its demonstrated healing effects on the central
nervous system, heart rate, and level of muscular tension.
It is also reputed to have benefits for the entire person:
physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. The time
that one may engage in meditation may vary from five
minutes to hours.
There are three major forms of meditation according
to the Center for Mind, Body Medicine
1. Concentrative meditation involves
repeating a word or mantra while focusing exclusively
on the word or an object. This is the type of meditation
most are familiar with.
2. Mindfulness meditation does not
focus on a word or object but on the thoughts, feelings
and sensation that arise during this period of quiet.
3. Expressive meditation adds action
to the meditative practice so one may chant, dance,
walk, shake, whirl or engage in fast deep breathing.
It
is an individual choice as to which method may be employed.
Some meditations will involve combinations of the three.
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THE CHAKRAS
The 1st chakra relates to grounding, trust, health,
home, family, prosperity, appropriate boundaries, sense
of trust in the world, and feelings of safety and security.
The 2nd chakra relates to movement, sensation, emotions,
sexuality, desire, and the ability to change.
The 3rd chakra relates to energy, activity, autonomy,
self-esteem, confidence, spontaneity, self-discipline
and sense of personal power.
The 4th chakra relates to love, relationship, intimacy,
compassion, giving and receiving love and affection.
The 5th chakra relates to communication, creativity,
listening, finding one's voice, and a sense of timing
and rhythm.
The 6th chakra relates to intuition, imagination, dreams,
and the ability to visualize your future.
The 7th chakra relates to transcendence, divinity, the
ability to assimilate information, new awareness, and
gaining wisdom.
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CHAKRA
BALANCE
When there is a blockage or imbalance
in one part of the chakra system, it has an impact on
all the other chakras. Imbalances occur when there is
too much or too little energy flowing through the chakras.
By understanding how each chakra affects a particular
body function and life issue, it is possible to identify
where a chakra is malfunctioning. Various techniques
can then be used to balance the chakra system and restore
health in the individual physically, emotionally, mentally,
and spiritually. Holding negative thoughts causes chakras
to become dirty with dense, dark energy. This prevents
chakras from providing sufficient vital energy for the
body. Unbalanced or “blocked” chakras create a whole
range of mental, emotional, and physiological conditions.
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