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Everyone's Blog Posts - The Healer's Ocean Forum 2018-06-19T13:59:36Z http://healersocean.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?xn_auth=no Soul Bath for your Body tag:healersocean.ning.com,2018-06-14:3356667:BlogPost:88186 2018-06-14T07:59:51.000Z Aatmn http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/NeetaYuvraj
Your body is a brilliant asset and gift to you and may need a sensitive nurturance.

However, very often, the body bears the brunt of physical, emotional or energetic toxic effects from our inner and outer environment and we may wait till the time it is quite late and the body starts screaming with pathological changes and painful conditions.

As we wash our body regularly with soap or shampoo, we also need to do justice to the soul residing in the body and in every…

Your body is a brilliant asset and gift to you and may need a sensitive nurturance.

However, very often, the body bears the brunt of physical, emotional or energetic toxic effects from our inner and outer environment and we may wait till the time it is quite late and the body starts screaming with pathological changes and painful conditions.

As we wash our body regularly with soap or shampoo, we also need to do justice to the soul residing in the body and in every cell of the body.
Body has its own consciousness. Let us align to the body consciousness and do our bit to respect and avail the best from that.

The Redikall Healing Statement which works quite positively for your body is:
The redikall Healing Consciousness is purifying, energizing, completing, grounding and protecting my body."
Recite these statements for 21 times.
If you wish, you can listen to the audio recitation on Sound Cloud.

 Soul Bath for Relaxation tag:healersocean.ning.com,2018-06-13:3356667:BlogPost:88420 2018-06-13T04:40:37.000Z Aatmn http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/NeetaYuvraj

Yes, you deserve to relax periodically and consistently to avoid the 'burnt out effect' of the day to day stress factors. Inspite of knowing that, you find it quite…

Yes, you deserve to relax periodically and consistently to avoid the 'burnt out effect' of the day to day stress factors. Inspite of knowing that, you find it quite difficult to assert yourself and say, 'Hey, i deserve to relax for a while, before I take up next set of chores.'

Why does it become increasingly difficult to relax in a true sense?

The reasons can be many. However, none of the reasons would be more important than you. Give yourself the importance that you deserve and give a priority to relaxation as and when you need.

Address your self-inhibitory beliefs, factors and attitude towards work. Prioritise, plan, execute in a manner where you do not feel stressed out.
 Yes, you can do great things without necessarily getting worked up with the daily stress.

A brief period of relaxation, in between your busy life can be more productive than the hard work you put in under stressful conditions.

You get in touch with the brilliant ideas and also you can have an overview of life when you are truly relaxed.
 You still do not know how to relax?

Recite the following 'Redikall Soul Bath' Statement at least for 21 times. They will give you the inspiration to relax.

 Soul Bath for Aura and Energy Body tag:healersocean.ning.com,2018-06-12:3356667:BlogPost:88104 2018-06-12T06:00:00.000Z Aatmn http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/NeetaYuvraj
How to cleanse your Aura?

This thought often arises in your mind.

Your aura is a bio-energetic field in and around your body. Your physical body is soaked in the auric space like a sponge in a container full of water.

Our auric space is quite often susceptible to the energetic influences of the other individuals and their thought process and may eventually affect our thought process and our health. …

How to cleanse your Aura?

This thought often arises in your mind.

Your aura is a bio-energetic field in and around your body. Your physical body is soaked in the auric space like a sponge in a container full of water.

Our auric space is quite often susceptible to the energetic influences of the other individuals and their thought process and may eventually affect our thought process and our health.

Your auric space frequently needs cleansing. The most popular methods being the saltwater bath. However, nothing can be more powerful than your right thoughts and right words.

 How to prevent your relationships getting corrupted by old hurts? tag:healersocean.ning.com,2018-06-04:3356667:BlogPost:87492 2018-06-04T00:30:00.000Z Aatmn http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/NeetaYuvraj
All relationships come with a package deal of spoken and unspoken expectations which others may or may not fulfil. Every time your expectations are overruled, ignored, ridiculed or unmet, you feel hurt. You may spend a lifetime waiting for others in the relationships to realise what they are doing to you and mend their ways. By doing so, you continue to empower them to rule your life and your feelings. Stored emotional hurts do not help anyone. However, they…

All relationships come with a package deal of spoken and unspoken expectations which others may or may not fulfil. Every time your expectations are overruled, ignored, ridiculed or unmet, you feel hurt. You may spend a lifetime waiting for others in the relationships to realise what they are doing to you and mend their ways. By doing so, you continue to empower them to rule your life and your feelings. Stored emotional hurts do not help anyone. However, they certainly come in the way of healthy life and relationships. Have the wisdom to recognise and resolve them. They have hurt you in the past, but by holding on to these hurts, you continue hurting yourself on an ongoing basis. Aren't you being unfair to your own self by subjecting yourself to this unfair burden. It is completely possible that these stored emotions are buried deep inside the layers of your subconscious mind and in the tissues of your calf muscles. Do not wait for your calf muscles to scream with pain, continue addressing them. In short, let go of past emotional hurts and continue putting your best foot forward towards co-creation of vibrant, happy and fulfilling relationships.

This Commentary is based on Redikall Relationships Note: BLL6 Left Hurt free Intimacy Chakra

 You could heal your emotional hurts quite easily and effectively with the help of Redikall Crystalline Mind Technique.

Some more technique that can help you further in leading is a hurt-free life is 'Redikall Soul Bath technique.

Recite the following statements for 21 times.

Redikall Healing Consciousness is purifying, energizing, completing, grounding and protecting my relationships from past hurts.

 today's affirmation tag:healersocean.ning.com,2018-04-28:3356667:BlogPost:87228 2018-04-28T00:30:00.000Z Mamata http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/Mamata
I Rejoice in the Love I Have to Share

I Rejoice in the Love I Have to Share
 Redikall Soul Bath tag:healersocean.ning.com,2018-03-14:3356667:BlogPost:86355 2018-03-14T10:00:00.000Z Omnipresence Academy of Life http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/HealersOcean

Affirmation Based Chakra Cleansing Program which needs 15 minutes of your time daily.…

Affirmation Based Chakra Cleansing Program which needs 15 minutes of your time daily.

Welcome to the free trial program on 'Soul Bathing'

The aim of the program is to get in touch with who you are by peeling off the hazy layers of emotions surrounding your consciousness. This program starts with 7 days of free trial. We have chosen to keep this program very practical and feasible to suit a modern lifestyle.

You only have to contribute maximum 15 minutes of your precious time every day. We will be emailing breathing exercise and Redikall Healing Consciousness statements to be repeated 21 times, silently in your mind.

What can do you expect after 7 days?

Enhanced Energy levels

Greater intuition

Stabilised moods

Better sleep and appetite

Better concentration and focus on work

Peace of mind

What next?

If you benefit from this program,

you can repeat the same program for the subsequent week free of cost

You can enrol yourself for the startup program on 'Redikall Soul Bath'.

You can participate in our daily group sessions online

You can attend a group session/webinar or crystalline mind workshop to understand why you are thinking the way you are thinking, also help yourself and others in leading a better quality life.

This program is a stepping stone towards a beautiful journey within. You will enjoy the inner exploration and the joy of getting in touch with the 'truth' that you are, in a step by step manner.

Let us begin in a slow but sure manner.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Does it conflict with any religion?

A: Not at all. Any religion gives you a right to purify, energise, integrate, complete and protect yourself. You can use this program in alignment with any of your spiritual or religious practices/beliefs. It will complement and not create any conflict.

Q: What if I miss out and do not have any time to do the program?

A: No problem. You can continue the next day after the break. It is best to dedicate 15 minutes of your time daily. But for some reason, if you can not do that, you can always take a break and restart the program. If it is a long break, you may restart right from the day 1. If it is not a long break, you can continue from where you left off.

Q: What are the side effects of these programs?

A: The Redikall statements have no known side effects. However, some people have reported a little uneasiness or blood pressure fluctuations while doing breathing exercises. If you are already suffering from high or low blood pressure or respiratory or circulatory disorder, you are advised to consult your doctor before you pursue the 'breathing exercise' part of the program.

Q: What is the ideal position for me to say these statements?

A: You can say these statements, silently in your mind while taking a walk, relaxing in a chair or sitting in one of the yoga asana positions. We recommend you do not drive while saying these statements, as most people relax and may feel a little sleepy after saying these statements.

Q: How do I know that this program is working for me?

A: You tend to breathe deeply, yawn, burp or take a deep sighing breath during or immediately after reciting these statements. Your body will feel relaxed and your mind will be calmer and more peaceful. You will feel more purified, energised and protected in general.

Q: Is it compulsory or necessary to do a step up program after this one week's program?

A: This program is based on 7 major energy centres, which in turn govern major glands of the body and hence the physiology of the body. These statements have profound effects on your body. However, there are other body parts, related feelings and energy disturbances which remain unaddressed. You can opt to continue your practice for a longer time for the best results. Even if you do not go for the step up program, the benefit of the trial program will be long-lasting in your energy space. However, you can evaluate the merit of the program and decide after the first 7 days.

Q: How is this program different from other programs?

A: There are several programs with unique features. This program is based on ABCD that is Affirmation Based Consciousness Development. Some of the statements are designed to shift your consciousness. As your consciousness shifts, you perceive life and situation around you in a different light and respond in a better way.

Q: What is Redikall Healing Consciousness?

A: This is a certain energy frequency which heals and raises the consciousness of individuals and humanity. This Consciousness is being supervised by a group of ascended masters who are constantly working towards the betterment of humanity.

Click Here to Register for the E-Program
 Redikall Statements based on Date of Birth tag:healersocean.ning.com,2018-02-04:3356667:BlogPost:86025 2018-02-04T01:53:06.000Z Omnipresence Academy of Life http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/HealersOcean
Redikall statements make an amazing difference in your life.

All you need to do is figure out what is the right Redikall Statement for you, for this week. Recite this statement, silently in your mind or for the best results write for 21 times.

 Check out your statement on …

Redikall statements make an amazing difference in your life.

All you need to do is figure out what is the right Redikall Statement for you, for this week. Recite this statement, silently in your mind or for the best results write for 21 times.

Check out your statement on

 http://www.redikallhealing.com/redikallaffirmation.html

Or

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 Ways to Destress after a Long Day tag:healersocean.ning.com,2017-05-01:3356667:BlogPost:80912 2017-05-01T11:33:35.000Z Sharon http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/Sharon
Between staying on top of work, taking care of a family, devoting time to romantic relationships, and maintaining other social connections, it's easy to see why so many people are overwhelmed and stressed out. Some stress is necessary to keep you motivated and working toward your goals – but too much stress can actually contribute to a number of health concerns, including asthma, weight gain, digestive disorders, and even cancer.

Making time in your daily routine to deal with stress…

Between staying on top of work, taking care of a family, devoting time to romantic relationships, and maintaining other social connections, it's easy to see why so many people are overwhelmed and stressed out. Some stress is necessary to keep you motivated and working toward your goals – but too much stress can actually contribute to a number of health concerns, including asthma, weight gain, digestive disorders, and even cancer.

Making time in your daily routine to deal with stress is a great way to prevent it from building up and becoming an issue. These tips will show you some ways you can destress after a long day so you can maintain your overall health and well-being – and even improve your mood and heal your emotions.

1. Take a time out.

Meditation is a great way to destress and reduce anxiety, but even if this practice isn't for you, you can still benefit from spending some quiet time working on breathing exercises to help slow your heart rate, lower your blood pressure, and ease your mind. There are a number of breathing techniques that can help you deal with stress, so take some time learning these and start using them whenever you feel overwhelmed.

Sit up straight, close your eyes, and inhale deeply through your nose. You should feel it start in your abdomen and travel through your body, up to the top of your head. Exhale through your mouth, and visualize the breath reversing its path back down to your belly.

2. Connect.

Don't make big plans with friends that might cause more anxiety, but reach out to some of your close friends and loved ones to talk about whatever might be going on. Sometimes, a fresh perspective is all you need to start working through the issues that are causing you stress.

If you can, try to meet in a park or at the gym so you can either get some sun or a workout in while you're visiting. When you're feeling stressed, it's easy to neglect the self-care things that will make you feel better, so take advantage of the social opportunity to enjoy both.

3. Breathe some steam.

Whether you do it in a sauna, a steam shower, or even just in the bathtub, a little heat and steam can work wonders on both your body and brain. The steam and heat combine to relax sore muscles, improve circulation, and calm your mind. This is an easy way to feel like you've spent the day at the spa – even though you've only spent twenty minutes in a steam shower.

These showers can be installed in your home, if you find that this is an effective stress-management technique for you.

4. Take a nap.

If you're not getting enough sleep every night, chances are that could be contributing to your daily stress. Taking a quick, twenty minute nap is a way to hit the reset button on the day – increasing your performance at work, heightening your alertness and your productivity, and even improving your mood.

However, napping for too long or too late in the day can impact your sleep schedule, so set an alarm and get some sunlight to keep your circadian rhythm on track.

5. Write it down.

Sometimes, talking to someone about what's causing you concern can lead to even more worry. You can still get out your thoughts and feelings on paper, though. Set aside a bit of time each day to track your mental state. Write about things you're grateful for, things that have improved your day, and even to-do lists for the days ahead to keep yourself from feeling stressed about upcoming responsibilities.

You'll develop a better understanding of yourself, and you'll be able to vent some of your feelings and concerns without fear of judgment or criticism.

If you can incorporate one or more of these suggestions into your own life, you'll see the benefits of reduced stress – more energy, better rest, and even a more positive outlook on life – as well as a lowered risk of a number of potential health issues. However, if these tips don't help you feel less overwhelmed, consider talking to a professional to see where your constant stress is coming from. You may need to take further action to address it.

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 Opening the Chakras --->> Chakra meditations that use mudras and sounds to open chakras. tag:healersocean.ning.com,2017-01-19:3356667:BlogPost:79806 2017-01-19T06:58:41.000Z Dr Darius Homi Umrigar M.D.(A.M) http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/DrDariusHomiUmrigarMDAM Opening the Chakras

 Chakra meditations that use mudras and sounds to open chakras.

 These chakra meditations use mudras, which are special hand positions, to open chakras. The mudras have the power to send more energy to particular chakras.

 To enhance the effect, sounds are chanted. These sounds are from Sanskrit letters. When chanted, they cause a resonation in your body that you can feel at the chakra they are meant for.
 For pronounciation, keep in mind that:
 the "A" is pronounced as in… Opening the Chakras

 Chakra meditations that use mudras and sounds to open chakras.

 These chakra meditations use mudras, which are special hand positions, to open chakras. The mudras have the power to send more energy to particular chakras.

 To enhance the effect, sounds are chanted. These sounds are from Sanskrit letters. When chanted, they cause a resonation in your body that you can feel at the chakra they are meant for.
 For pronounciation, keep in mind that:
 the "A" is pronounced as in "ah,"
 the "M" is pronounced as "mng."
 Do a meditation for 7 - 10 breaths. Chant the sound several times each breath (for example three times).
 Check out these recommendations on working with your chakras.
 Open the Root Chakra
 Let the tips of your thumb and index finger touch.
 Concentrate on the Root chakra at the spot in between the genitals and the anus.
 Chant the sound LAM.

 Additional techniques to open the Root chakra
 Open the Sacral Chakra

 Put your hands in your lap, palms up, on top of each other. Left hand underneath, its palm touching the back of the fingers of the right hand. The tips of the thumbs touch gently.
 Concentrate on the Sacral chakra at the sacral bone (on the lower back).
 Chant the sound VAM.

 Open the Navel Chakra

 Put your hands before your stomach, slightly below your solar plexus. Let the fingers join at the tops, all pointing away from you. Cross the thumbs. It is important to straighten the fingers.
 Concentrate on the Navel chakra located on the spine, a bit above the level of the navel.
 Chant the sound RAM.

 Open the Heart Chakra

 Sit cross-legged. Let the tips of your index finger and thumb touch. Put your left hand on your left knee and your right hand in front of the lower part of your breast bone (so a bit above the solar plexus).
 Concentrate on the Heart chakra at the spine, level with the heart.
 Chant the sound YAM (as this mudra is particularly powerful, this may not be needed).

 Open the Throat Chakra

 Cross your fingers on the inside of your hands, without the thumbs. Let the thumbs touch at the tops, and pull them slightly up.

 Concentrate on the Throat chakra at the base of the throat.
 Chant the sound HAM.

 Open the Third Eye Chakra

 Put your hands before the lower part of your breast. The middle fingers are straight and touch at the tops, pointing forward. The other fingers are bended and touch at the upper two phalanges. The thumbs point towards you and touch at the tops.
 Concentrate on the Third Eye chakra slightly above the point between the eyebrows.
 Chant the sound OM or AUM.

 Open the Crown Chakra
 Put your hands before your stomach. Let the ring fingers point up, touching at their tops. Cross the rest of your fingers, with the left thumb underneath the right.
 Concentrate on the Crown chakra at the top of your head.
 Chant the sound NG.
 Warning: don't open the Crown chakra while you don't have a strong Root chakra.

 A Chakra Purification Meditation

 The chakra cleansing exercise accomplishes pranayama, pratyhara, and dharana all at once being an excellent preparation before meditation or other practices of laya yoga. It helps us focus within toward awareness of the energy body, based on the classic seven chakras and their seed (bija) syllables. Each chakra has thus a corresponding vibratory sound energy which helps us get in touch with that region. According to classic hatha yoga there are seven chakras and their sounds are approximately:
 Lam for the muladhara (earth) chakra located in the perineum area. Yellow in Color
 Vam for the swadhistana (water) chakra located in the prostate/ovaries area. White in Color
 Ram for the manipura chakra (fire) located above the navel. Red in Color.
 Yam for the Heart chakra (anahat) associated with the element of air. Blue in Color
 Ham for the vishudda (throat chakra) associated with ether (akasha). Swirling Dark Grey
 Aum for the third eye
 AH for the Crown (various schools use different sounds for the crown chakra, here AH is a special mantra specifically chosen for its benign effects.

 The first five seed syllables are said with a nasal "hngh" type ending more than a mmm type ending as in lamngh, vamngh, ramngh, yamngh, and hamngh. In the Nepalese and Tibetan tradition it is often pronounced la, va, ra, ya, ha.

 We can increase the detail in regard to colors, number of lotus petals, letters on the lotus petals, sounds of the lotus petals turning, etc. to aid further detailed concentrations, but this process of differentiation can be endless. It can be even counter-productive as these details are not the chakras themselves, but rather simply symbolic representations of corresponding characteristics that "may" help point out as a temporary aid in which to access the actual awareness of these vibrating energy vortexes in which more or less detail may or may not be of help.
 For those who are a bit unfocused, then the need for more details may help their over active mental situation in which case there exist many more detailed chakra meditations utilizing such detail. However in this chakra purification meditation we do not trouble ourselves with such details, but rather use the sounds as an aid to focus in on the pre-existing energy patterns that are singing at each chakra -- bring our awareness and listening to "it", more than projecting a sound unto it.
 We start simply by sitting in a comfortable position with the spine resting on the upright sacrum, - grounding the tailbone to the earth, and extending the spine and torso (in mulabandha) so that the occiput extends toward the sky and the chin is slightly drawn in (a soft jalandhara bandha). It might help to halfway to close the eyes gazing inside and upward touching the tongue lightly to the roof of mouth while the eyes look up softly into the ajna chakra..

 The Practice Proper

 We then visualize a brilliant bright light at the base of the spine. As we breathe in we visualize this brilliant bright light entering the chakra and purifying it. As we exhale we visualize the chakra opening (like the petals of a lotus blossom) and say the seed syllable (once or up to sixteen times). Then we again visualize a brilliant bright light at the base of the spine and as we inhale, visualizing this light raising up to the next chakra purifying it. Again as we exhale, we visualize the chakra opening like the petals of a lotus blossom as we vibrate the seed syllable for that chakra out loud. Eventually we work up to the crown kinesthetically feeling the vibratory nature of these energies. With the awareness focused within to this energy flow we sit in silent awareness connecting the root with the crown (sambhavi mudra).
 For example, inhale a brilliant bright light from the base of the spine into the MULADHARA chakra. As we exhale we visualize the chakra opening like a lotus flower while saying LAM as many times as you like (classically up to 16 times).

 On the next inhale we visualize a brilliant bright light moving up from the base of the spine to the SWADHISTHANA chakra (below the navel) and as we exhale we vibrate aloud the sound, VAM, anywhere as many times as you like (classically up to 16 times) as we visualize the chakra opening like the petals of a lotus flower.

 Likewise from the base of the spine we visualize a brilliant bright light and as we inhale it moves upward purifying the MANIPURA chakra (above the navel) and as we exhale the seed syllable RAM vibrating aloud as we visualize the chakra opening.

 Then visualizing again a brilliant bright light at the base of the spine we inhale it up to the heart center (ANAHAT CHAKRA) and as we exhale say the bija mantra YAM as many times as we are drawn to (usually one to sixteen times) as the chakra opens.

 Then visualizing a brilliant bright light at the base of the spine, inhaling it up the spine as a white light into the throat chakra (VISHUDDA) and as we exhale say HAM as we visualize the petals of the chakra opening.

 On the next inhale we breathe up a brilliant white light from the grounded tailbone connecting into the third eye (AJNA chakra) and as the petals open as we exhale saying a long AUM only once..
 Then we visualize a brilliant bright white light at the base of the spine and as we inhale visualize it rising to to the crown chakra (SAHASRARA) and as we resonate out loud a long AHHHH deep within the brain and upward we visualize the chakra opening so that our energy is as an open self supporting balanced conduit between the earth and the sky extended in an effortless self supported equipoise.

 At this point in the meditation we can engage in other practices for self healing, such as doing energy healing work by finding pre-existing energy blocks and working through them, or begin a silent meditation, or simply be finished for the time being.

 For example we can repeat the visualization over again to see if there is an improved effect. Especially if we noticed an energy blockage in a specific area the first time, we can simply breathe back into the chakra below and above it, resonate the seed syllables over again, and then on an additional breath, breathe into the specific energy center in question. This can be repeated until some sort of openness or flow is achieved. Feel free to experiment with resonant combinations of the chakras, for example, the ajna chakra and swadhistana chakra have a specific resonance, the vishuddi (throat) and manipura (fire chakra), the earth (muladhara) and sky sahasrara), etc. It is especially the the root and crown chakras (earth and sky) which are the two most critical to connect while the others may just fall into place on their own inbetween.
 So in the above practice we have also accomplished asana (posture), pranayama (lengthening the energy), pratyhara (focusing the awareness within), and dharana (focusing the mind) allowing us to be much better prepared to sit in meditation as the energy is already flowing easier because pratyhara and dharana has already become accomplished.

 An Advanced Chakra Meditation

 This ends the simple chakra purification exercise which accomplishes pratyhara and focuses (dharana) our energy and mind inside freeing us from external disturbance and vagaries (vritti) and thus acting as a catalyst both toward self empowerment, self healing, and effective meditation.
 The first practice (given above) is both absolutely safe and purifying as well as energizing. An advanced practice may be undertaken after one has practiced pranayama with kumbhaka (retention) and the three bandhas (mula, uddiyana, and jalandhara bandhas) with an even more powerful effect.

 The advanced practice is performed as above, but the main difference occurs with the synchronistic use of retention (kumbhaka), the bandhas, and more elaborate visualization thusly. At the end of each inhale, having brought the light and breath into the chakra and before the beginning of the exhale one holds the breath inside (internal kumbhaka) while at the same time performing the three bandhas as a continuous wave starting at the bottom and working upward. While the breath is held inside, the chakra region can be visualized in more detail if desired. A simple and easy addition in this regard is to visualize the chakra region as pulsating in a vibratory wavelike motion adding appropriate color associations to the energy or adding even greater elaboration if one desires. Then, one slowly exhales, before there is any discomfort vibrating the seed syllable as in the above purification practice, paying attention to the subtle quality and tone of the exhalation.
 One may do this advanced practice feeling both the front and the back of the body vibrating. For some the colors are valuable, for others the sound, for others the breath, and for others it is simply the feeling -- the awareness of opening and being filled with light.

 The above is the classic hatha yoga practice, but there are many schools. The most controversial is the sound at the crown chakra, but ah is the most common. The second most common is the high pitched sound, ahieee. There are also schools which use different sounds at each chakra. Many Western schools give the colors for the chakras like the spectrum starting with red at the root, orange at the swadhistana, yellow at the navel, green at the heart, blue at the throat, purple at the ajna, and white at the crown. As a simple purification white should be used for all the chakras. As an additional practice the different colors, syllables for the various petals, associated deities, and symbols may be used. Feel free to experiment to ascertain what works best for yourself. To get a powerful effect, the practice can be very simple as in the first part.

 CHAKRA CHART
 Chakra Location Seed Syllable Prana Organ Element
 Muladhara Base of the spine Lam apana vayu smell earth
 Swadhisthana Below Navel Vam vyana vayu taste water
 Manipura Above Navel Ram samana vayu seeing fire
 Anahata Heart Yam prana vayu feeling air
 Vishuddha Throat Ham udana vayu hearing/speech ether (akasha)
 Ajna Third Eye Aum
 Sahasrara Crown Ah

 The Ten and the Many
 Lastly, it must be mentioned that the seven chakra system is classical, but your actual practice does not have to be limited by the classical thought of centuries long past. In the very ancient literature and traditions, there were three chakras or lokas, then later there was five, then six, then seven. In some tantric systems there are 9, 10, 12, and more. One theory is that the vibratory nature of the universe, the galaxy, and hence the earth is accelerating and becoming more refined and diversified as such new energy centers have emerged within the hologram of man.
 I use ten chakras. Please notice that this experientially works best for me at this time, making no universal claims on its application, but simply will share it here. One may locate the center of the chakras by making FIVE FINGER WIDTH spacing starting from the pubic bone upward. The center of the swadhisthana then would be located in the center of the first palm. The second palm will center around teh navel region (manipura chakra), then higher up five more finger widths the palm will be under the sternum, its center on top of the spleen, liver, gallbladder, stomach complex. Here we can place an additional chakra and call it the spleen or nabhi chakra with the seed syllable hoh. Five more finger widths to the heart (anahata). Then five more locating the thymus center halfway between the throat and heart chakra at the thymus whose seed syllable is sham). These two chakras Spleen and Thymus) work in resonance (like the throat and navel, ajna and swadhisthana, muladhara and sahasrara). The last additional chakra is the Talu chakra located at the brain stem directly behind the occiput. Its seed syllable is also aum (like the ajna)
 Thus we have ten
 1. muladhara lam
 2. swadhistana vam
 3. manipura ram
 4. nabhi/spleen hoh
 5. anahat yam
 6. thymus sham
 7. vishudda ham
 8. talu aum
 9. ajna aum
 10. sahasrara ah
 For more on a 12 chakra system see the addendum at the Chakra Healing page at Rainbow body
 The Seven Microcosmic Chakras of the Neck
 The neck has an "S" shaped curve very similar to the spine and an analogue can be found at each cervical vertebra. This additional chakra practice for the seven vertebra of the neck and as a microcosm for the rest of the spine can be done alone or integrated with the above practices is an excellent 7 step exercise for those with blockages in vishudda chakra, neck, or throat problems.
 EARTH -- lam between the 7th and 6th
 WATER -- vam between the 6th and 5th
 FIRE -- ram between the 5th and 4th
 AIR -- yam between the 4th and 3rd
 akasha -- ham between the 3rd and 2nd
 aum between the 2nd and 1st
 aum again between 1st and then entering into the talu chakra
 (note that sometimes the name of the chakra behind the occiput at the brain stem is called "talu", while in other literature, "talu", refers to the region at the cerebellum.
 One can continue to break down the energetic points of the body and give them names and sounds which symbolize their energetic resonance, harmony, activation, and stabilization. Commonly there exist recognition of the chakras at the cupped arches at both feet, at the heels, knees, and both hip joints, the cupped arch at the palms of the hand, the wrists, the elbows, and at both shoulder joints (gleno humeral joints). In addition many tantric systems recognize at least one chakra below the body belonging to the earth proper and at least in space above the head belonging to the sky region proper. These two follows around the human body where ever it goes as long as it is alive. It is through this body that Shiva's love is communicated to Shakti, and how Shakti's love toward Shiva is expressed in a balanced mutual timeless non-dual synchronicity

 The Chakra System

 Chakra is a s Sanskrit word which means circle of energy or wheel of energy, or spinning vortex of energy. As mentioned there are many chakra systems, and the reader is again reminded that the various systems as written and described in colors, sounds, diagrams, and words, are merely symbolic representations i.e., they should not be confused with the actual inner reality which must be experienced as an active operational intelligent energy dynamic pattern which correspond to emotional, psychological, belief system, and spiritual interactive dynamics as well as physical vectors (versus a representational abstraction, objectification, or separate fact apart from our subjective experience).

 With that introduction in mind, the reader is again reminded that the chakra system is not to be viewed outside of the sacred/spiritual realm of creator/creation, shiva/shakti, yang/yin, father sky/mother earth, etc. Any such objectification/abstraction will only further alienate us and produce counterproductive results -- it will impose a limited dysfunctional filter veil. So we are reminded that in the sacred Now, as in the beginning, exists the Everlasting -- Beginningless Source Seed and in this Great Integrity -- in completion and wholeness - in continuity both the source stillness and the flow exist as One. From this stillness everything is seen as the river's movement -- all things are on fire.

 In prime momentum two were created -- the source of polarity, voltage, and duality --the source of DNA. This two became the apparent distinction of heaven and earth, yang and yin, father/mother, spirit/nature, siva/shakti, creator/creation, consciousness/being, crown chakra/earth chakra, kether/malkuth, ein soph and shekinah, pingala/ida, and the like while in Integrity they are contained in the whole as one dynamic relationship -- in the Reality of Eternal Beginningless Now. They are linked by Yggdrasil, the tree in the center of the earth, the axis mundi, Mt. Meru, the sushumna (where the kundalini flows), the healing staff (caduceus), Ouroboros, Tiamet, Nidhogg (the Midgard serpent), etc. In yoga it is this sushumna (central column) which unites heaven and earth --which is the channel of this loving, healing, and evolutionary intercourse and dialogue. The authentic sushumna is rainbow hued, non-flat planed. and multi-dimensional -- it is the channel where the activated kundalini goddess flows.

 Hence in this context the two most important poles in the human body are the crown and earth chakras (top and bottom) which are linked by the sushumna . These are the two polar opposites which have further representations left/right and front/back. In truth we must learn to operate outside of three dimensional (space/time) from the non-lineal fourth dimension (called turiya in yoga which is also called samadhi).
 As we discern the two prime chakras we also observe the two polar strands of dna. In our healing chakra work let us keep in mind the intracellular dna intertwined as it were in a spiral snakelike dance as it is in all of life (symbolized by ida and pingala). As man's "self" awareness and consciousness developed the awareness of the two became the more refined and differentiated. The two polar forces and chakras, became the three (the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva and hence the three granthis of yoga were delineated). Further evolution provided further delineation and articulations. Then the five, the seven the nine and the twelve became entertained and as such the chakra systems also developed. WE IN OUR DAILY LIFE AND HEALING WORK ARE NO SEPARATE FROM THIS PROCESS OF CO-EVOLUTION. IN FACT WHEN WE EXTRACT OUR SELVES FROM THIS PROCESS WE WITHER, DRY UP, STARVE, AND EVENTUALLY DIE.

 A major problem that arose was that man became bogged down into unbalanced centrifugation into the periphery forgetting his core and essential nature. He lost his center and his soul. That is called corruption (or sin) but it is simply the forgetfulness of the great Integrity.

 Man has become lost in his artifacts -- his contrived and artificial symbolic illusions/delusions brought about by limited conceptual belief systems and habituated and institutionalized false identifications. Another problem was that man tried to reestablish his lost center through doctrine which also became a left brain dominant limitation and bondage and through his attempt to conquer fear through dominance over nature which corresponds to his left brain/intellectual dominant stance over the right brain (feeling/receptive) sensitivities. These two conspire together as a misplaced momentum -- a pathologic energetic vector which at best is neurotic -- which creates the glue in modern man to limit and enslave him unless he finds the courage/inspiration to liberate himself. Hence although we will discuss chakra healing here, ultimately any "healing cure" has to be seen essentially as a process of spiritual awakening.

 Working with the energy of the chakras then include not only working with the dna, cells, tissues, glands, nerves, muscles, glands, organs, bones, skin, blood, and interactive systems, but also the interconnected emotional, psychological, core belief system, and spiritual evolutionary processes of the individual's inner and outer ecology. All of these relationships can be accessed through chakra work.

 Classically medieval hatha yoga ended with a seven psychophysical chakra system. Kashmir tantra often has nine or more chakras. Earlier Indian tantra often gives only five although later seven or nine are common. The most common system uses seven major chakras while others offer a myriad number of minor chakras. We will use the classic seven as examples in these pages, however I would like to make it clear that in my own experience, I believe that seven is an anachronism in the twenty-first century. What I would like to suggest for further consideration elsewhere that what is now attempting to evolve and become actualized/activated in human existence are twelve chakras and alongside that twelve energetic dimensions/permutations of DNA. (See a brief explanation in the addendum)

 Specifics in Relationship to Healing at the First Three Chakras

 The earth chakra being that particular center associated when spirit touches nature, consciousness touches form, or heaven mingles with earth is the point of differentiation itself -- the point of immanence and rich diversity-- it is the fertile earth while spirit is the undifferentiated seed. The earth chakra is the doorway to abundance -- every "thing" -- all of existence and creation in its rich diversity and yet it is in constant transformation (change) being temporal and evolving. At the other pole, the crown center is the nothingness or formless realm which contains the seed (potential) of everything. Hence in the sense of simple polar balancing the crown and the root chakra (and all in-between) work can be undertaken simultaneously. In other words all the work can be accomplished between these two poles while and the flow between them is not to be taken lightly but rather attended to.

 The lower three chakras have a specific energetic that corresponds more with the physical body than the upper three (the heart being at the feeling center) although we will risk repetition in saying again that the chakra system is wholistic.

 In the above sense the earth chakra is fulfillment, richness, and abundance when energy is flowing between it, the earth below, and the crown above. When the energy is deficient most likely we can investigate the possibilities of abundance problems (scarcity consciousness), insecurity problems, self doubt, issues of lack of self acceptance, safety issues, fear of death, fear of living (which includes fear of death), protection issues, lack of trust, feelings of alienation, cynicism, despair, nihilism, and in severe cases paranoia and catatonia.

 Where it can't go down we feel disconnected, lonely, estranged, and mistrustful and when it can't flow upward we fear change, inhibit our evolutionary organic nature, creativity and integration. Lack of downward flow is associated with constipation and holding and can manifest in the foot, leg, knee, hemorrhoids, sciatica, hip, thigh, SI joint pain and similar problems while lack of upward flow may manifest in lack of vigor (sexual, metabolic, passionate, creative, or mental), vertigo, lethargy, collapse, etc. Too much downward flow may manifest as diarrhea, profuse menstruation, wobbly legs, and illnesses brought about by excessive tamas. The way we walk and move the tailbone and sacrum (or its lack) is related to the earth chakra. Excessive stimulation of the earth chakra (rare) without an outlet (having a blockage) to the second, third, and fourth chakras can manifest in over hyperactivity at any of the chakras.

 The earth chakra (muladhara) is the most important chakra in hatha yoga, It is where the kundalini lies dormant and it is where the prana and apana are to be balanced for the energy (kundalini) to flow in the central column (sushumna) . This should not be interpreted as just some mystical gibberish, but yet the words certainly are symbolic of a very powerful energetic. Again once flow is reached in the sushumna it is neither left nor right, nor up nor down -- flow is in both directions simultaneously. Again the muladhara and sahasrara chakras are the two most important energetic centers while the sushumna is the most important psychic nerve (that connects them) directly. Physically this area is associated with the perineum, tailbone, glands of Luska, and pelvic diaphragm.

 This short introduction to chakra healing will never do justice to the earth chakra or kundalini, but the beginning practitioner should know that it to be greatly respected and can be gone to (in conjunction with the crown by placing the right hand on the skull and left on the tailbone region to balance energy or move energy through the entire system. This area is often congested so elongating smoothing and softening passes with the hands up and down over this area can often be of value. The muladhara is the integrative physical center of the body and its support center.

 Similarly the second chakra (water chakra) called the swadhistana chakra can suffer from deficiency or blocked flow through it, or functional flow. When it is deficient in energy there is deficiency in the sexual, generative, procreative, and creative urges. This is a motive force chakra where innate evolutionary energies are expressed and generative and regenerative energies are stored and expressed. In illness where these flows are damned up or restricted. Here resides our connection with fluid flow, the sea, change, shape shifting, seminal and creative ideas, imagination, creative inspiration, instinct, and spontaneity.
 When sexual disturbances exist many people mistakenly suggest that there is too much energy flowing in the chakra, but what really is happening is that the energy is congested, dammed up/blocked, stepped on, abused, inhibited from flowing either below or above, and hence it "appears" to want to come "out" and be discharged (or there is fear and shame associated in its expression). Because of inhibitory influences of unnatural belief systems, social mores, self censure, guilt, alien religions, and other artificial and non-body positive external influences a conflict between natural and spontaneous creative/procreative expression becomes reinforced establishing a body/mind discordance, tension, conflict, and war which is an energetic source of much mental disturbances, social crime, violence, and physical dis-ease.

 In the healthy body/mind the energy at the water chakra should be constantly streaming here without fear of attracting sexual negative notice from others (or guilt). If the center is dead, intuitive and instinctual senses are diminished. Women and men who have "sex appeal" often have vital first three chakras, but also in order to avoid sexual attention or condemnation many women and men turn off this center in order to avoid the attention of others often in fear or shame. This is a particularly common and strong, yet not widely recognized dynamic.

 In most cases where there is a tendency toward paranoia and alienation accompanied by tightness in the pelvis and sacrum, the energy is blocked going downward from the swadhistana, while in cases of lack of metabolic process, will power, or ability to manage one's own affairs the energy is blocked going upward (into the manipura chakra). If the energy is blocked in both directions at the same time, there almost always exists a deficiency where a one way blockage can create a distorted shunt manifesting in what may appear as an over stimulation.

 Since sex is a powerful issue in modern life, many clients (those who are numbed out or constricted in the swadhistana area will be embarrassed to allow energy to flow here and will resist energetic streaming. If such occurs the therapist may try streaming the energy between the muladhara (pelvic diaphragm floor) THROUGH the swadhistana to the manipura (at the lumbar region and above so that the energy does not get stuck in the sexual region. Once the client realizes that the energy can be energized but not locked into that area (obsessed) but made to flow through it without congestion then further cooperation in release of this area will be more easily accomplished. This liberated energy can be used for healing in the swadhistana, muladhara, or brought to the manipura chakra above for further balance and catalyzation of flow . This area thus must be honored with sensitivity and gentleness while the therapist must be capable of thoroughly moving through any personal sexual feelings that may become stimulated.

 Strongly associated with not only the gonads, prostate/ovaries, and bladder; this center resonates in a simple harmonic order with the pituitary (ajna chakra or third eye) just as the muladhara has a special resonance with the sahasrara. Although this is the water chakra (usually white in color), the kidneys and adrenals being higher up are usually associated with the next center, the manipura chakra which is characterized by the fire element.

 The Fire Chakra (Manipura Chakra)

 Here too manipura which is the integrative energy center of the body has a special primary resonance, this time with the throat chakra (vishuddi). This is the center for individual strength, vitality, self empowerment, ability to get things done, will power, concentration, action (fire), metabolism, and the like. If the linear pathway is blocked/congested (up or down) then excess fire or depleted dysfunction may similarly occur.

 In this sense it is the center of physical well being, personal physical strength, and self confidence it being the place where the fuel is burned to drive the physical engines of the neuro-physiological organism. Here in the manipura chakra the added fire, heat, or energy required to cook the broth, heat the cauldron, distill the elixir, and/or bubble over into the air (heart) chakra (called the anahata chakra in Sanskrit).The first three chakras concern the physical body the most and their interaction is closely related in many psychophysical processes. Likewise the interaction of the manipura (fire chakra) with the anahata (air chakra) is also closely related as more air increases the fire and heat on one hand (as in various pranayamas such as ujjayi or bhastrika breathing; while on the other hand more fire allows the steam to rise and fill the heart chakra.

 There are many other body/mind chakra related harmonic resonances and dynamics that exist between the "standard" chakra designations as well as simple adjacent interactions. Rarely will distorted/diseased, congested, or depleted dynamics can occur in any of the chakras (seemingly as independent manifestations. Corresponding compensations can occur in may system sympathetically and can be modulated simultaneously. Organs can be felt by energetically feeling beneath the skin while they can be adjusted and vectored energetically without physical pressure. Don't be afraid to continue to explore new techniques and specific details of sensing, energizing, drawing out, balancing, purifying, etc. when you feel that calling.
 Briefly the root chakra is the physical center -- fulcrum, and support of the body-- the root of beingness. The water chakra is the integrative creative, sensate, and instinctual center,. the fire chakra (navel) is the energetic/regenerative dynamo. The heart chakra is the integrative emotional and feeling center, the throat chakra is the integrative communication center, third eye is intuitive center of awareness and consciousness, while the crown chakra is the eternal spiritual center which partially lies outside of the body linking us with the ineffable, unbegun, never-ending, unformed, non-differentiated, formless, and timeless..

 The upper chakras relate more to the more subtle forces of emotions, mental states, psychology, and belief systems while the lower centers are more primitive, vital, and physical. All of these relationships must be experienced as an interdependent ecology -- as a whole while memorization will be counterproductive.

 Adhi and Vyadhi -- The Five Kosha System

 Besides the chakra system of healing, ancient yoga also offers the five koshas (sheaths) energetic model which consists of the interdependent dynamics between the most gross and coarse physical body (which is the manifestation of the others) called the annamaya kosha and four others. The second sheath which encloses the physical and permeates it the pranamaya (energy) sheath. The next body is the mental/emotional sheath called the manomaya kosha. The fourth sheath is the vijnanamaya kosha (the belief system or wisdom body) while the fifth sheath is the anandamaya kosha which is literally called the bliss body, the realm of unconditioned eternal spirit which knows no pain or limit.

 This ancient five kosha system provides an effective relationship of workable pathways between body/mind, emotional, energetic, psycho-neuro-physiological, and belief system inter-relationships and of the processes of disease and of healing.

 Here adhis (mental/emotional disturbances in the manomaya kosha or astral sheath) cause corresponding disturbances at the physical level (annamaya kosha) called vyadhi. This is modulated through the intermediary of the pranamaya kosha (or energy body) causing disturbances in the prana. The good news is that we can directly work with the body and/or pranamaya kosha to effect healing in the manomaya kosha and vice versa work on the manomaya kosha to effect positive healing changes in the pranamaya and annamaya koshas. It is believed that a lasting cure is only possible when the causal disturbance is completely remedied.

 Here adhis are considered causal and primary which in turn cause physical ailments (vyadhi). Thus when the adhis are destroyed the vyadhis are no longer generated or manifest. In addition there exist two kinds of adhis. One is ordinary or samaya (caused by the mind or emotions) and the other one is called, sara, which is intrinsic to a more causal spiritual malaise that can be successfully treated only through processes that affect the life style, belief system, self identification process, or in general our energetic relationship that we cling to as "s(S)elf" in relationship to "R®Reality" i.e., through modalities which reach into the vijnanamaya and ananda maya koshas. In either case, physical disease is caused by disturbances/corruption and/or obstruction of the nadis (psychic nerves) and energy patterns which have become disrupted, distorted, and patterned into corruptive patterns causing degeneration, dissipation, dis-ease, pain, suffering, stasis, and death. Therapy is aimed at removing the source of the disturbances, opening up these blocked pathways, and rechanneling and repatterning the energy flow.

 Hence when using the principles of the five koshas in energy healing work, we can integrate asking questions of the client in regards to ascertaining any relationship between the physical area and any emotional feelings thus associated with it such as fear, anger, grief, abandonment, mistrust, overwhelm, etc. Often early childhood trauma, inhibition, or situations of dissociation due to over stimulation can not be accessed verbally, but rather only kinesthetically and energetically. Once the memory and trauma that is being contracted around) comes into conscious awareness through touch, both emotional and physical peace can be made accomplished. Dialogue should be invited but not forced (unless you are very experienced and know where you are going). It is often good to invite the client to participate in other ways with the process such as breathing golden or rainbow light into the area, visualize a scent like an essential oil (that may be specially attuned energetically as a remediator of that particular disease process), to visualize a color, a past event, or even a contrived theater stage for example if an injury/trauma is associated with unresolved issues with other people. .There are many such possibilities that may be effective depending on the situation.

 Both Practical and Spontaneous

 The methods are just possibilities, but it is our own activated energy body and awareness which must be allowed to intelligently guide the healing process as it knows how to facilitate "flow" at a deeper nonverbal and trans conceptual depth far better than any preconceived set of techniques. Children constantly are in motion moving the energy intuitively all the time. They move with their whole body directing subtle energy throughout their system (keeping pathways open) with their hands, feet, and inwardly directed intelligent movements. As such they are a source of wisdom and healing.

 Our task also is to help the energy to move, to remove the energy dams, the stasis and stagnation, to irrigate the inner rivers and channels, to melt down the hard contractedness, to open up clogged areas and pathways, to remove irritation and overwhelm, and to allow the energy to flow. This way we purify, activate, connect, and integrate establishing synchronistic harmony between heaven and earth, spirit and nature, mind and body, left and right, front and back, above and below, and so forth.

 There are many ways of moving the energy. In chakra work for instance we can work above and below a hard, tight, obstructed, dammed up, cold, or hot spot/area to move the energy through -- placing hands above or below, to the left and right, in front and in back, and in the fourth dimension/all directions bringing in energy from the Source to soften, relax, energize, open up, stimulate or cool, gold or blue, etc.
 Another practical way is simply to sense any stasis, tightening, hardness, blockage, stress, contraction, tension, fear, pain, confusion, and so forth in tissue group or organ and then to soften, lengthen, and extend the physical allowing it to pulsate, flow, move, and energetically realign.

 Another way as in Jin Shin Do we first sense the energy flows in the body and observe any distortions in the field, voltages, imbalances, tilts, torsion, in relationship to the acupuncture meridians and their unique access points which connect their characteristic energetic relationship. With the establishing of balance in mind we chose two usually distant but "key" points -- directing or sending energy to one (with the sending hand or finger(s)) to the distant point where the receiving or sensing hand or finger(s) is placed. Sometimes this is accompanied with actual physical pressure on the points (like in acupressure) and at other times it is merely energetic.

 In Reiki all the major and minor chakras and organs (most of the body) are covered sequentially (usually from the head down) simply by placing our hands on the client and going to Infinite Source for intervention. Here "more complex" is not necessarily better . However with polarity, craniosacral, visceral manipulation, pranic healing, Jin Shin Do, and Huna we often work more with specific intention and intervention techniques often moved to simultaneously work on two chakras at once to effect balance and flow. Human touch itself (between two people) can have beneficial results in and by itself and there exist much scientific validation to confirm that. Similarly some groups work more effectively as a team of two or more people on one client at a time. Similarly this work can also be done on oneself as well as from the dream body or from a distance.

 Saucha, Asteya, and Santosha (Purification, Integrity, and Pacification)

 Another similar body/mind approach to energetic healing can be gleaned from yoga's life style guides of yams/niyams and in particular saucha (purity) and asteya (truthfulness and integrity). Patanjali said in Pada II. 40 and 41saucha svanga-jugupsa parair asamsargah 41. sattvasuddhi-saumanasyaikagryendriya-jayatma-darsana-yo gyatvani ca

 Through the practice of physical purity, attachments to toxins and corruptive forces disappear naturally. Also through internal and external purity (saucha) both of the body, psychic environment, and of removing the occlusions of consciousness, there is achieved balance, cheerfulness, one- pointedness, harmony of the senses, and yogic vision. Here one is no longer attracted by corruptive influences because one has established (and is happily rooted within) an inner energetic freedom. Purity (saucha) is one of the niyams. It can be interpreted many ways.

 Some yogis take it to mean keeping the inside of the body clean (annamaya kosha) and healthy, the nadis open (pranamaya kosha) and energy unobstructed, while the body is affected by being less burdened, open, and light. Another inner application of saucha is keeping the mental thoughts (manomaya kosha) free from kleshas, samskaras, and vrttis. Yet another application of saucha may be applied to our belief systems whether or not they may be tainted, and thus be a source of taint, impurity, and affliction to our consciousness (until purified). In this sense transformation and rebirth is an action of purification.
 Yet another manifestation of saucha is in our motivations and actions. But since actions follow thought and consciousness (or lack thereof) it seems that the purification of consciousness is more causal to this process. So on a physical level, not poisoning the body or burdening it with afflictions that it can not digest, assimilate, or eliminate easily will unburden not only the digestive system, but the elimination and immune systems thus creating more available energy for the process of evolutionary circuitry and higher consciousness to unfold. In one sense poor food habits (and inability to digest, assimilate, and eliminate food) is an energy drain and sedation of the kundalini, taking energy away from the "other" super-psychic activities or spiritual projects unless we were already very open in this direction and were not negatively affected by dietary choices. The key however is the development of our innate wisdom, instinct, or intuition to know which of the food options are best for our own unique constellation of body/mind at the moment achieving synergistic balance, well being, and synchronicity. This is where the rest of the yoga practice acts synergistically with diet -- and in turn, diet with the overall integrity which is the yogic process. Here also is where the hatha yoga kriyas or sat karmas (external cleansing activities) can also help as well as reduce irritation, thus creating more peacefulness (santosha) and being adjunctive to the allied processes of aparigraha, tapas, pranayama, pratyhara. concentration, meditation, and isvara pranidhana. On a mental level, meditation is the best practice of saucha. As we study the yam/niyams we will see the mutually synergistic inter-relationships between ahimsa, satya, asteya, brahmacharya, aparigraha, saucha, santosha, tapas, swadhyaya, and isvara pranidhana disclosing the underlying all inclusive integrative wholistic principle.

 42. santosad anuttamah sukha-labhah

 By establishing a connection with the energetics of fulfillment while being at peace with one self in the present moment (santosha), then communion with a boundless joy (sukha) manifests. Santosha becomes a new non-conflicting and non-stressed way of wellness and thriving which becomes natural and when it is disrupted, absent, or made discontinuous we naturally awake to apply a balancing and centering remedy .
 To sum up, in energy and chakra work, intent is causal, so work only when you are able to focus on, merge, and stay in tune with the Source and Central Axis of Love (the axis mundi or tree at the center of life) which forms the core of the healing power -- a state of being that we can intimately "know and feel" increasingly not with the mind but in the heart of hearts (Hridyam) which is inside the deepest core of the sushumna nadi (don't take my word on this last one but rather check it out by increasing your meditation practice). Here the healing energy comes from the infinite timeless Source as we act merely as a finely tuned earthly vehicle/channel (resonating between spirit and nature crown and root). Any negative situation can be transformed through sufficient and sincere cultivation and generation of the bodhicitta -- the sincere intention to liberate of all beings from suffering without exception.
 The above are only some "possibilities" -- what is needed is an open mind and heart and ALL the rest follows (flows) from that. .

 Addendum One: The Twelve Chakra Systems

 1) The muladhara/earth chakra (as above) from the lower sacrum, tailbone, cauda equina, posterior perineum etc. The earth chakra governs the giving back the transmuted solids back to the earth. It also is the portal from which we are able to freely give to and receive from the earth -- governing our stance and relationship to nature, creation, diversity, and embodied life itself. Located posterior and lateral to the swadisthana chakra.

 2) The swadisthana/water chakra (as above) from the anterior perineum, uro-genital diaphragm, pubis effecting the organs of intercourse (vagina/penis) as well as how well communicate and inter-relate with the diverse forms of creation-- all our relations. Swadisthana governs the final process of giving back the transmuted water back to the water systems of earth and sky through the urethra, bladder, and urethral tubing. Its location is anterior and medial to the muladhara chakra.

 3) The lower tan tien (Chinese name) located between the two anterior superior iliac spines (below the navel and above the pubis. This governs the generational/procreative/co-creational functions either projecting them outward and downward through the lower two chakras or providing for the generation and self empowerment of the sacred fetus. This involves the ovaries/prostate.

 4) The classical manipura (also called nabhi) chakra. The fire chakra (described above) at the navel which is involved in assimilation of food and information. It is associated with the umbilical cord, the small intestine, nourishment, digestive fire and metabolism.

 5) The pancreas, liver spleen, stomach chakra located just underneath the sternum which is involved in breaking down of physical food, digestion, filtering, regulation, as well as intellectual discernment. Here the adrenals, kidneys, the vagus nerve, as well as the neuro-endocrine system are also involved.

 6) The classical anahata or heart chakra (air). It is our feeling center -- This is more than the culmination of the five senses as feeling, but more so, accessing this center allows us to access the very essence of the process of our sentience -- thus it is the chakra of direct experience and beingness. Modern science tells us that the heart center radiates stronger and more refined electromagnetic fields than the brain as well as producing a storehouse of neuro-endocrine substances. (See also the Institute of Heartmath Research Papers and Neurobiology and Yoga:From the gods of the Amygdala to the God of the Heart by Antonio T. de Nicolas.

 7) The thymus center located above the heart chakra and below the vishudda (throat chakra). This is our natural self regulating protective system which in modern times can be very strained or even overwhelmed.

 8) The classic throat or vishudda chakra (ether or akasha) that regulates communication and co-creative abilities of interaction in the world -- the manifestation of the creative urge through integrating mind and body. This is located in the lower throat near the thyroid.

 9) The back brain center at the upper part of the neck and throat including the jaw region, the occiput, atlas/atlas, back brain, brain stem, and the like. This is the top connection point between the autonomic and central nervous system that is involved with self regulation, balance, and harmony. It is a key point in craniosacral therapy. One might say that its "center" is behind the occipital condyles.

 10) The Talu chakra behind the third eye governing the midbrain, basal ganglion, and amygdala. It is home to our emotional circuitry which governs wellness.

 11) The classical third eye (ajna chakra) governing awareness, concentration, and individual consciousness associated with the pituitary and the two anterior lobes of cerebral cortex.

 12) The classical sahasrara or crown chakra associated with our formless non-dual imperishable nature -- pure spirit and consciousness -- existing beyond physical embodiment so it is most closely associated with the energetic vortex above the brahmarandhra (hole of Brahma or the aperture at the top of the head) but which also encompasses the head (often "seen" or observed as an aura). When activated it is a large chakra described as the thousand petaled lotus and s such it is Brahma's pillow.

 Likewise the "S" shaped seven cervical vertebrae can also be seen as an analogue of the spine while each vertebra space is given a corresponding sound and and element. See this discussion at the Chakra Purification Meditation at Rainbow body

 The above is by no means an exhaustive discussion of the chakra theories, but further such discussion may be counterproductive. Briefly then, it is the Hridayam, which is also often called the heart chakra,, but which must be discerned from that of the anahat chakra. The Hridayam is the Heart of Hearts -- the holographic center of the Universe -- of all of creation. It is that unified central place of eternal stillness from which the entire creation revolves and as such it is of course associated with the sushumna which allows access to the sahasrara. This is our true and authentic home. Om

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 The Eighth Chakra

 The first of the spiritual chakra, numbered eight, sits above the 7th chakra about 8 to 10". It is the energy center of divine love, of spiritual compassion and spiritual selflessness. It also is the chakra that holds your karmic residue -- those energy patterns that you have held on to for more than one lifetime. When the eighth center begins to open up and expand, a new spiritual awareness begins to take shape. The individual begins to sense… Chakras of the Fourth Dimension

 The Eighth Chakra

 The first of the spiritual chakra, numbered eight, sits above the 7th chakra about 8 to 10". It is the energy center of divine love, of spiritual compassion and spiritual selflessness. It also is the chakra that holds your karmic residue -- those energy patterns that you have held on to for more than one lifetime. When the eighth center begins to open up and expand, a new spiritual awareness begins to take shape. The individual begins to sense himself or herself as part of a larger community of people and beings. This chakra is the gateway to other ideas, concepts and abilities. This center enables the individual to achieve advanced out of body projection, spiritual perception, and spiritual wisdom. I use the word spiritual here because these abilities and ideas are larger than the self and the earth. They go beyond the mundane and are concerned with healing of the planet and the self in regards to the Universe and ALL-THAT-IS.
 Now, you may not understand why this center holds your karmic residue, so let's explore this a bit, as when I get into the healing aspect of this chakra you will need to understand its significance. This center is the gateway to your Self as it expands past the planet. Thus, this chakra is the last energy center that holds anything human within it. It, therefore, becomes the temple of human cleansing and the releasing of patterns that are lifetimes old and worn out. These patterns are the last of what holds you to the reincarnation system and your humanness and keeps you from uniting with higher powers, beings, and ideas. When this center opens up, you not only begin to take on an awareness to this larger community of energies, but you begin to shed those patterns that have kept you rooted to the planet. This shedding is a natural process, as once this center is awakened, the individual is ready to let go of his/her humanity and grasp onto something larger, much more wonderful, and infinitely divine.

 Because of this strong karmic connection, when this center opens, it is not without its duress. How much friction is encountered will depend on what the individual has to let go of. It is said that once you open the door to spirit you are forever changed and can't go back. Well the opening of this chakra and all its goodies is where this saying comes from. Once this chakra opens you become aware of yourself as part of the universe and not just a part of your small corner of the world. You start to become aware of information on new levels of awareness and intuition. You have to let go of those old outworn human ideas about yourself and the planet, this is the first shock, and how you handle this depends on who you are and how well you take to change. Also, at the same time that you have to deal with all this new information about yourself and the universe, you have to deal with new psychic abilities. (Though I dislike the term psychic. Spiritual abilities would be a much better term.) These new abilities and awareness can make you feel alienated and ungrounded from the planet, for a time, until the natural ground in the Foot Chakra opens up and reseats the individual. For this reason, a good Foot Chakra cleansing would be a great way to help a person that is exhibiting the eighth center coming alive.

 Now because karma is involved here, any kind of healing that can bring out and clear past life trauma or patterns will help the individual. However, keep in mind that as soon as you do clear away any of these old patterns, the individual will experience an acceleration in spiritual abilities. It would be a good idea, in a week or so, after such a healing, that you follow up with a Foot Chakra clearing, to facilitate the passing of these more intense energies. As this chakra clears the individual will pass much more spiritual energy very quickly and is apt to become overwhelmed easily.

 Let's deal with some of the more specifics of this chakra. A good healing mantra to use with this center would be the phrase MA-AH-ZOD. This phrase can help to clear karmic residues out of this center. Focusing or chanting this phrase to yourself while doing a healing, will assist you in pulling the energy down that you need to process the chakra. Another mantra for this chakra is DEE-EE-OH. This mantra helps the chakra to open and become more aware of these new spiritual energies that are passing through it.

 Mantras are very important when working with these spiritual energy centers because a mantra will unlock the energy needed to complete a healing on these levels. When you heal these spiritual centers, your lower chakras (zero to seven) become grounding points and are not specifically used to shape or invoke the needed energy. Except, perhaps, the heart chakra and a bit of the crown chakra. The heart chakra can awaken slightly, in this kind of healing, if need be, to transmute any spiritual-negativity (karmic waste) that may leak down in the process. The crown chakra remains slightly active to serve as a portal through which your body-bound consciousness can reach up to these spiritual centers.

 The eighth chakra does have a color associated to it and it is what you consider to be ultraviolet light. Unfortunately you are unable to see what ultraviolet light looks like (at least not with your conventional vision). However, to give you a way to perceive ultraviolet light in a mundane sense, you could imagine a very deep violet light being interpenetrated with spiraling bands of green in it.

 All chakras possess a certain number of vortices. But, the actual number of vortices that the upper chakras possess is a bit of a tricky matter, as they are not as set-in-stone as in the lower chakras. However, I will give you a guide to follow here. The eighth chakra can have anywhere from 6000 to 10,000 spokes. The actual number will depend on how open that chakra is. For example, a barely-functioning eighth chakra will have 6000 of these vortices. A fully open one will have nearly 10,000. The more open the chakra, the faster the chakra spins and the greater number of vortices that will be visible (assuming that you could count these spokes, if you could see them, that is).

 The odd numbered twin for the 8th chakra is the 7th. It is in the 7th chakra that the programs to be used by the 8th reside. The 7th center traditionally is the chakra that connects you to your higher self and to divinity. In a sense this is true as the 7th center contains the guide to what you need to do to connect with these higher energies and to evolve yourself. Now, it isn't actually until the 8th Chakra begins to open up and become active that the individual can avail himself/herself of these programs and of the ability to ascend. Until then, the programs remain dormant and the individual will sense a kind of connection to the divine through the 7th Chakra, but the reality of it will seem vague at best. This vague quality to divinity is the reason why, when a person finally does open up the 8th center, a true sense of divinity sets in. The reality of what was once a vague notion now becomes a full-blown reality -- often just as real as the physical one. Confusion often follows, because the individual's reality is now much larger. What was fake is now real, and the physical world will seem a bit smaller.

 It's tough to spot a problem with the 8th chakra, if that chakra is remaining closed due to some fear, as the individual will otherwise seem healthy, from a physical standpoint. However, if a person is trying to evolve past the human condition, but for some reason can not, the 8th center is being held closed by some fear. For example, let's say a person desires to learn how to out of body travel, or, perhaps, they want to learn how to become more lucid in dreams, or, maybe, they want to develop the healing gifts. However, no matter how hard this person tries, he or she is unable to accomplish his or her spiritual goal. These are clear signs that the person wants to and is trying to ascend, but the 8th chakra is remaining closed. Anytime an individual reaches to develop some extraordinary ability, an ability that goes beyond themselves or others or puts them into contact with the divine community, it shows that the person is ready to advance and open up these higher centers. If a real fear exists here, the 8th chakra will remain closed, and it may be necessary to go in and pull that fear out, so that the chakra can open up and the ascending individual can expand. A good 8th chakra clearing can be just the thing to help here, especially, if the healer doing the clearing already has several of the spiritual chakra awakened.

 Please note that it is not a good idea for a person with a closed 8th chakra to try to open up that center in another individual. If it could be done, there could be adverse effects. Suffice it to say that anyone that has healing abilities, out of body capability, clairvoyance, or even in- depth dream recall, most likely has a functioning 8th chakra and will be able to do work on this chakra. It is possible, however, to open up your own 8th chakra, if it is closed, by using the given mantras. Then, you may be able to open up another person's 8th chakra.

 Now, when the 8th chakra opens up, so too does some spiritual abilities. How many of these abilities and to what degree will vary from individual to individual. Clairvoyance, out of body travel, advanced dream-recall capabilities, healing gifts, telepathy, even empathy are all abilities that this center is responsible for activating. Naturally, the programming for this stuff sits in the 7th center. So, if there is a problem with any one of these abilities but not the others, then you may have to look at the 7th chakra for the cause. However, keep in mind that when a person's 8th center begins to open, they may only see a glimmer of these abilities. They may not become full blown until the 9th, 10th, 11th, and even the 12th chakras are open. In other words, when the individual's 8th chakra awakens, they will only experience these abilities but not have any great control over them, and their surfacing may be sporadic at best.

 The treatment here is to advise the individual that they are not going crazy, but that latent abilities are just starting to open. Advise them to look at these new gifts as a kind of cool game and to play with them in a very simple manner. Clearing fear out of the 8th chakra can help greatly for the person, if these abilities seem to be causing any great duress.

 Also, the 8th chakra holds much karmic residue. The newly ascending individual will have to shed some of this karma, so that the other centers can awaken. Helping the individual to understand that they may be dealing with karmic issues and that these issues should be dealt with can release much tension, fear, or even the karma itself. Again, a good clearing of the 8th chakra will help greatly here, especially if the karma that has to be cleared is very old, repaid karma that just is lying around, as is often the case. This karma would naturally clear over time, but that clearing process can be quickened by a professional healer or by doing personal work on the 8th chakra.

 The Ninth Chakra

 The ninth chakra is an interesting chakra in that it is in this chakra that all the Christ abilities lie dormant, waiting to be released and used in the outer and inner worlds. The shift in focus at this time is toward that Christ energy and the accompanying abilities that go along with it. Hence, a great deal of work and energy is now being sent into physical reality to help the individual open up and expand this energy center. The ninth chakra, like the others, have some hard specs, and we will start our discussion here.
 The ninth chakra sits above the head about 2 feet. It is the first hardwired chakra that I am covering, so to speak, and it's fluidic twin is the tenth chakra. The number of spokes that the ninth chakra possesses varies (like in the eighth chakra), and its exact number will depend on how open the chakra is. These spokes range in number from 10,000 to 20,000. Each spoke is actually a filament or a series of filaments (see introductory chapter on the spiritual chakra for a refresher on filaments). When most of these filaments are wired properly and the chakra begins to open, this chakra emits a radiant energy that looks like a spinning rainbow. Depending on what skills a person is presently pulling out of this skill-storehouse, for use in the outer world, will determine the predominate color emanating from this chakra; so assigning a particular color to this chakra tends to be meaningless.

 If you haven't guessed by now, this chakra holds the karmic blueprint of the individual. It stores the skills and abilities learned in all lifetimes. This chakra also holds the key to the soul's destiny. You see! The evolving human soul can be broken down into three main types or blueprints: the Creator, the Healer, and the Teacher. Any individual can fit into any one or more of these soul categories. The predominant category will determine where the soul is headed after the human-condition is complete. It also will determine the slant of the lifetimes lived for the individual and the kind of skills that are stored in the ninth chakra. For example, the Healer blueprint will be different than the blueprint for the Creator. The Healer blueprint will have far more lifetimes spent in some kind of healing capacity, and the skills stored there will reflect this area of expertise. Whereas the Creator blueprint will have far more lifetimes spent in the creation of things, like artwork, carpentry, organizations, families, etc., and here there will be a great number of these kinds of skills stored here.

 Realizing that this chakra can be of one of three types comes in handy, so that you avoid the trap of thinking that this chakra is not functioning because its energy output seems variable. There are subtle energy differences with each blueprint; and, as you do more healings on this chakra, you will become aware of the energy subtleties of each type. For example, you will find the Teacher blueprint the most intense, as these individuals are slated to be working directly with the human community. Hence, these people tend to have a massive number of lifetimes and skills stored here. Anytime you feel a very powerful and full ninth chakra, speculate that this person has a Teacher blueprint.

 The Creator and Healer blueprint are much less intense due to the reduced number of lifetimes that are required to be lived for the development of this blueprint; however, keep in mind that I am speaking generally here. The point is not to let the intensity of this chakra fool you into thinking that something could be wrong, especially if the first few people that you work on are of the Teacher blueprint.
 Now, as I already stated, the ninth chakra is the knowledge-base for the soul. It houses all the information and life-experiences that are part of that individual. The individual accesses this chakra when he or she brings forth a past skill that is presently needed. These previous skills become very important as the individual begins to awaken spiritually and the higher-chakra open. Many of the past lessons and skills must be merged in a kind of synthesis that cements together all of the lessons (human and spiritual) that the soul has endured. The soul then learns the true meaning of what was being accomplished from the entire human experience and, then, finally, spiritual wisdom sets in.

 All is well and good with this chakra as long as these past lessons stored here are completed properly. However, what occasionally occurs is that one or two of these lessons are not properly learned or put into perspective, and then the corresponding hardwire connection in this chakra is not complete. When the person goes to access this particular needed knowledge, it will either be retrieved incompletely or not at all. That person then can not tie together the lessons from those experiences. Without a proper bond between all influences, the individual will he held back from ascending. A healing in this chakra may be necessary to properly wire up various aspects of the individual, to free that person from the limitations imposed on the incorrect wiring. Once the filament is wired properly, the person will have access to this knowledge and can then progress on upward in a free and easy manner.

 For example, a person with a Teacher blueprint will need to bring forth the knowledge of healing, at some point, so that they can instruct other healers. If this filament is wired incorrectly, due to some past life trauma in one of the healing lifetimes, this person will not be able to access this skill and thereby be unable to learn the value of healing the self and others. This inability to heal could stop this person from going any further. A simple healing of the ninth chakra is all that is needed to free the person from this limitation. Make note that the specific trauma causing the incorrectly wired filament is immaterial; because most likely the trauma has been cleared already.

 You see! The clearing of a trauma does not necessarily wire up the specific skill. The wiring of a skill in the ninth chakra occurs naturally when a person reaches the point where the knowledge of a particular skill turns to wisdom. However, if for some reason the person is unable to complete the transition of knowledge to wisdom, due to some kind of trauma in that lifetime, the filament will not get wired up. The trauma then may be healed in a subsequent lifetime, but in that subsequent lifetime that person may not be engaged in that particular skill. Here, in this example, the trauma gets cleared, but the filament remains incorrectly wired, due to the skill not being applied when the wisdom occurred. A healing of this chakra will most
 certainly fix this problem because all that has to occur is the filament being placed in its proper place. The knowledge will then be released.

 When you heal this chakra you will most certainly be in a trance and will see some kind of intricate soul-circuitry, if you have inner vision. The mantra to use here is EL-EE-TEE. It will lock you into this chakra and enable you to work with it. Hold one hand over the patient's heart chakra and the other on the patient's brow chakra, while reciting this mantra. When you feel yourself accessing a web of intricate connections, you are there. Now, try to feel for the connection (either in your minds eye or by sensing the energy of the pathways) and when you get to the improperly wired filament, feel or see yourself putting this filament back to its proper place. Then, check to see if the energy feels or looks right. Then, if all seems well, return to normal consciousness and withdraw your energy.

 The healing of a hardwire chakra is relatively easy, once you get the knack of it. These healings go quickly and do not take a great deal of energy in the process. All you are doing here is putting into place an energy strand that was not put in properly. There is no balancing or closing that has to get done either. You go in, find the strand, put it in its place, and leave. Done!

 The Tenth Chakra

 When the tenth chakra starts to open up the individual will begin to manifest many of the skills they have learned in all of their previous lives. These individuals will seem to excel at anything they undertake and any project they are involved with will take off from their influence. It is not that they are just good at doing everything. Rather they are tapping into previous skills learned in past lives. The barriers between the past selves are breaking down and knowledge and wisdom begins to flow through time and space.
 Typically this chakra is responsible for divine creativity, synchronicity of life, the merging of the masculine and feminine within. How do these emerging skills relate to these qualities? Well it is these emerging skills and the taping of previous lives that make all these elements come about. Divine creativity is the ability to create all facets of your life in perfect harmony. When this harmony starts to manifest the individual's life just clicks. It will seem as if this person is always in the right place at the right time. Divine energy is flowing out of the chakra and into the individual and bringing perfection into everything he or she does. And because taping into past lives does not discriminate between male or female lifetimes, the individual will begin to merge the masculine and feminine within themselves. This merging brings even more harmony into a person's life because they are not prone to either the masculine or feminine energy or the faults that each of those polarities tends to bring up. A gender balance exists within the person and the individual is free to tap into the best that each energy polarity has to offer.
 These individuals will not seem overly masculine or feminine in nature; they will just be neutral in qualities, from an outside perspective that is. Of course it can take years for this kind of transformation to occur in an individual, when that person's tenth chakra starts to open up. They will not just wake up one day and be neutral. The individual has to let go of the previous polarity they were prone to leaning toward and begin to embrace the new neutral energies within them. Keep this in mind when working on a patient and you sense that the tenth chakra is starting to open. You may want to advise them that gentle changes in either their masculine or feminine side may begin to occur over the next several years and there is nothing to worry about, it is quite normal.

 Also this masculine and feminine neutralizing has little to do with sexual predisposition. Nor should there be any change in the sexual alignment in that person's life. You are not going to be attracted to men if before you were attracted to women. However the individual may find it easier to relate to the other sex as the masculine and feminine merge within them.

 So what sort of problems are you apt to find with this chakra? Well for one, many ninth chakra problems will show up when the tenth chakra starts to open. Remember! The odd number chakras contain the skills that are used in the following one. For this reason you most likely will not begin to do healings on the ninth chakra till the tenth starts to awaken. You see, it is when the individual tries to use these past life skills (contained in the ninth chakra) that the problems show. The filaments in the ninth chakra are not wired properly so when the individual tries to access a past life skill, they have great difficulty. At this point you would need to go in and do a healing on the ninth chakra and then the skill would develop normally in that person's life.

 For example, let's say a person with an opening tenth chakra has a deep urge to take up painting. They try to develop this skill but it just comes very slowly and much frustration is there. Other aspects of this person's life are developing normally; it just seems that when they try to acquire this skill it is not as forthcoming as any other ones. Well in this case a ninth chakra problem exists and a healing there will be necessary. However if the person was able to grasp the skill quite easily but was unable to use that skill in harmony, then a tenth chakra problem exists.

 It is the tenth chakra that is responsible for integrating the skill into the person's daily life. If that skill is there but this skill presents an integration problem in that person's life, creating disharmony in some way, then some aspect of the tenth chakra is not functioning properly. Most likely there are energy blocks in this chakra and so the synchronicity of life is not fully developed. Fear is the thing that can block a tenth chakra. Some remaining fear associated with that skill from that past life still remains in the energy field. You may have to do a past life healing to remove the last of this fear and bring the tenth chakra to full functioning. If you have good inner sight these blocks may show up as small disturbances that seem to float over the spinning chakra. These energy disturbances cause the energy to slow down the swirling outward effect that this chakra has on the entire being.

 The tenth chakra can be seen like a tornado of light filling the individual with perfect divine energy. A fully functional tenth chakra will have a rainbow like effect coming from its swirling mass of energy. If any blockages are present these disturbances of blocked energy will cause the rainbow effect to be broken up. Then individual is not fully bathed in the integration energies of the tenth chakra.
 The tenth chakra is most like the heart charka in the lower chakra system. The heart chakra takes all the energy from the other chakras and processes it so that it can be used physically. The tenth chakra takes all the energy from all the other spiritual chakra and transforms it so the individual can use the energies from the spiritual chakras in harmony with one's life. For this reason, any kind of spiritual disharmony that may exist in a spiritually awakened individual can most likely be caused by blockages in the tenth chakra. For example, the inability to integrate the masculine and feminine currents, unable to use an advanced spiritual skill properly, fear of acquiring some skill that is currently needed, unable to get along with others or accept others especially those that are spiritually awakened, feeling threatened by certain advanced nonphysical skills like out of body travel.

 Please note that even though I have not talked about advanced spiritual skill development (which is covered in the eleventh chakra) it is the tenth chakra's job to integrate those skills into the individual in a harmonious manner. So any advanced spiritual skills that are developed that the person can tap but that person may have some fear or inability to apply this skill, would fall into a tenth chakra problem.
 Healing the tenth chakra involves removing the blockages that may be here and lifting any fear that may reside there as well. Light is especially useful with this chakra. Hold a very intense blue light in your mind as you work on this chakra. This light will sooth and remove all the rough spots and have a calming effect on the individual.

 The tenth chakra is located eight to ten feet on top of the crown chakra, so you can't really access this chakra like a normal chakra. Position yourself over the heart chakra and imagine your nonphysical hands extending through this chakra and up to the tenth chakra. Then send the healing energy into this chakra while holding on to the inner vision of the energy going through the heart chakra to the tenth chakra. Energy follows intent, and the heart chakra is a close cousin to the tenth chakra, so it makes an easy place to access this energy center.

 If you use crystals in your healing work, dousing a heart chakra with the intent of dousing the tenth chakra may not work. You may just douse the heart chakra. You will have to construct a crystal transformer to energy-up to the tenth chakra. Take three to six small crystals and place in a circle around the heart chakra. Then take your dousing crystal on the string and hover it over the center of the crystal circle. With this method your patient may think you have gone clear out of your mind, but it should allow you to read and work on the tenth chakra using a dousing crystal.

 Keep in mind that the tenth chakra is the heart chakra of the spiritual chakra system. If you have faults or blocked up energy here, the entire spiritual chakra will suffer. So if you see lots of small energy problems with the eighth, ninth, eleventh and the twelfth chakra suspect an energy conversion problem with the tenth chakra. Use the blue light or perhaps some crystals (working through the heart chakra) to heal and balance this chakra. Also it would be a good idea to see this patient again six weeks later to see if any other healing work needs to be done in this chakra. The tenth chakra has layers to it. You heal one and the next one will come up several weeks later for healing. Once all the layers are healed you will most likely not need to see the patient for a long time.

 The Eleventh Chakra

 The eleventh and the twelfth chakra are quick movers. For example, it could take 15 years for the eight to tenth chakra to fully open, however the eleventh and the twelfth chakra can completely open in as little as two to four years each. By the time the individual gets to this stage in his or her evolution they are on the fast track. Most of the hard work is behind them, and all that is left is final integration and merging with the Monadic Self. The eleventh chakra begins the ascension process on an energy level within the individual.

 This chakra contains the energetic connections necessary so the individual can manifest advanced spiritual skills, like, travel beyond the limits of time and space, teleportation, bi-location, telekinesis and instantaneous precipitation of thoughts into matter. Keep in mind that while this chakra possesses these skills the individual will not actually start to manifest or master these skills until the twelfth chakra starts to open.

 The reason for this advanced skill development is not so the person possesses some neat tricks. No, the reason these skills exist is to help prepare the individual for the next phase of his or her existence after ascension. The eleventh chakra contains the path of the Soul in its new form without the restrictions of matter, time and space. It is a glimpse of the Soul in its ascended form while still retaining much of the physical matter. Notice I use the capital "S" for Soul. At this stage in the development of the individual the soul is merging with the Soul. The soul is often referred to as the individual's core self without a physical body. The Soul is the individual's self that has learned all the physical lessons and has merged with the Monadic Self.

 When the eleventh chakra starts to open the individual will become aware of the larger picture of his multidimensional self: that his or her existence in physical reality is just one manifestation of many simultaneous other existences on other planes of existence. This explanation gives a hint to what awaits the individual after ascension: the working toward becoming conscious on all planes of existence, not just one or two.

 When this awakening to the larger self begins the individual may get glimpses of his experience in these other dimensions. It can be a bit confusing to the individual if they are unaware of what is happening. For a time they may think they are losing a grip on their reality. However these sporadic incidences into larger dimensions are normal at this stage of development. The Soul is waking up in the physical self and starting to introduce the individual gradually to what awaits him or her.

 As a result of this expanse in consciousness, many healings on this chakra will deal with helping the individual cope with the changes in his or her experiences beyond the physical. It's important that this chakra open in a gradual and even manner, else the individual be thrust into what seems like a chaotic existence. Gentle rose light or rose quartz can help here to soften the opening of this chakra. Normally the opening and integration of this chakra should go fine, but some individuals have been in the habit of pushing themselves hard throughout their evolutionary process. So when they come to this stage in their development it seems like nothing is happening. They respond by pushing even harder, when in fact a great deal is occurring. This reason is why rose light to the eleventh chakra can help greatly. It introduces the energy of self love and that everything is as it should be. It allows the individual to trust what is happening and to just go with the flow of it all. Most of this unrest occurs in the first year or so that this chakra opens up. After that period the individual will be much more accustomed to the changes.
 Now working on the eleventh chakra takes some trick like healing the tenth, as the eleventh chakra is located 15 feet over the head of the individual. Place one hand on the heart chakra and the other hand on the solar plexus. Imagine and feel yourself moving upward though the individual to the eleventh chakra. Let the rose light flow into this chakra. In fact you should always start and finish a healing on this chakra with this rose light. If you want to place crystals around the heart chakra, as you did for the tenth chakra, you can do this as well to help rev-up to the higher chakra. Rose quartz would really do well placed around the heart charka but clear quartz can be used too. Typical eleventh chakra problems (besides the one mentioned earlier) will deal with the implementation of advanced spiritual skills. Keep in mind that these skills won't really manifest till the twelfth chakra starts to open, but once it does, you will have to go in and try to rewire the particular skill that seems to be erratic.

 This rewiring technique is very similar to what was discussed in the article on the ninth chakra. The key phrase to use to help lock into this chakra is NEE-PEE-TAH. Vibrate the name silently till you start to see the inner circuitry with your inner sight or your hands start to move making the connections. When you feel the healing is finished then seal the chakra with rose light. Tell the patient to take it easy for the next few days as the rewiring work settles into the person's energy field. No apparent results may be immediately seen. Typically a healing on the eleventh chakra will take one to four weeks to affect the individual on a physical level, and then an even improvement will be seen over time. If necessary you can repeat an eleventh chakra healing but no sooner than six to eight weeks from the previous healing.

 The eleventh chakra is the spiritual library of the individual. In that library are the total contents that he or she will need to operate as a human and divine. Sometimes that content has to be put into order or some housekeeping done. Think of your work on this chakra like a librarian in a library: you are there to put things in order but not to change anything you find.

 The 12th Chakra

 It is thus. Upon your Earth now many beings have descended who will be representing themselves in new ways. They are authentic and real. They are being born; others that were born are finding they have extra chakras - twelve and thirteen - with which to operate on Earth. Some will be sixty years old and appear half their age; you will know, then, that you are in the energy system of a mighty one.

 All who look on, these days, are consistently amazed at the changing persons, Earth politics, wars and problems. Although some problems have been with you for generations, new ones take the forefront. They will be solved seemingly overnight. These solutions will come from these special humans on Earth who see things differently, who have different contacts, who feel at different levels than most humans and can (1) deeply understand; (2) deeply empathize; and (3) through meditation, change, empower and correct things in days.
 Although most of the persons in metaphysical work do not have these powers, you will find a handful who do and who have been working silently behind the scenes for a long time. Heed their wisdom as they enter the public eye. Their knowledge is exemplary, their healings evident, their communications truthful and their daily lives simple. Almost without fail they will live in the country because the country allows chakras twelve and thirteen to become activated, and most of these persons have operated since birth with eleven chakras.

 It has been evident since these persons were born that they are servers and that there is great need to heed them today. Their early lives will be characterized by unusual events like skipped grades, early graduations or solitary childhoods, and this preparatory time sets them up for the activation of chakras twelve and thirteen in later life. Examples of this activation will be seen around the Earth plane today. This most surely will begin in 1995-96 in the separating out of the truly spiritual servers from the servers in other areas, such as the angelic and other readers of humans. The likely place most of these persons will serve and fit is in spiritual work, with a few politicians, scientists and speakers who will achieve worldwide renown, and those who stay home and write words for your learning. There are no pat rules, but to follow a twelve - thirteen - chakra - system human is to have a jolly chase, as they will certainly get things rolling in Earth ways as well as in spiritual ways. Discernment here is of great value because their work will be diversified and seemingly spread out over the broader scene. This diversification itself is more than most humans could cope with, as business beings are business-oriented. But a strong spiritual component will exist in these beings, for they need that for personal replenishment and contact with their inner selves, as well as with those whose outreached arm they become. They stand tall at 5'4" and this becomes a telling point that he or she who stays in the house only to channel for others by twelve-thirteen-chakra standards is unidimensional. This pattern of diversity is well documented by the higher beings who guide Earthplane servers.

 Twelve-chakra humans create large spaces in their lives for communications, not with other humans but with other twelve-chakra beings, so learn from them - they are teachers as well as servers.
 Their demeanors will unhesitatingly be of great energy and accomplishment. They will often be born under Aries, but with ascendents in Capricorn, Aquarius or Sagittarius to allow diversity.
 These are the major indications of twelve-chakra systems, but if you live around one for a while you will know that each of their lives is a major event.

 Others look on in astonishment, but be thankful if you have one in your area: they will be yeast and seed for great favor and spirituality in the area. As the time arrives for these twelve-thirteen-chakra persons to come to the fore, learn from them; see them as who they are; help them; encourage their way on Earth; seek them for your own edification; bend to their teachings and advice; know in your heart your contact to them.

 They will lead you to wholeness, fulfillment and great spirituality. Your life will turn into a whole one on Earth plane, representing not only spiritual growth all the way to your limit, but taking your potential to its highest service; this is another component of their service. Heed their words and lives! Many of them will have two or three different lives during one lifetime and get on top of each life effectively.
 These will change your world. Fight them not. Join them. They are always loving, naïve and very creative - allow them to give their service for your benefit and see your lives self-actualized and transformed. With these twelve-beings, head-intellectual contacts do not work. You must learn at their door. Come with open hearts and be open to learning their style - with them you will fly to the heights of true spirituality while serving in your area of potential. Let it begin to wind out its way on Earth plane, for it is ordained. Long lives in exceptional service they will live and give - know who they are and go to them for your own edification. It will benefit your hearts, heads and souls in great ways toward total self-transformation. Be likewise open and ready to learn as you enter their space. Pilgrimages to them will be worth whatever they cost, worth their weigh in the finest gold. As you leave them to return to your home places you will be replenished spiritually; revitalized physically; rejuvenated in service; and refreshed by a glimpse of how Earth would be if all would merely change their attitudes, begin loving the Earth and each other, pull together rather than apart, and make haste to do these things, for time is of the essence.
 It is a simple message we give, and the twelves understand it wholly. Go to them for teaching and transforming. Be in touch with your inner core and know your own way.

 Dr Darius H Umrigar MD ( AM ) Zinc lowers systemic inflammation and promotes optimal immune health tag:healersocean.ning.com,2017-01-19:3356667:BlogPost:79706 2017-01-19T05:37:34.000Z Dr Darius Homi Umrigar M.D.(A.M) http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/DrDariusHomiUmrigarMDAM Zinc deficiency lowers immune response, increasing risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes

 Many natural defenses slowly begin to decline after we reach our fourth decade of life; due, in large part, to suboptimal nutrition from processed foods, environmental and household pollutants and lack of physical activity. Maintaining sufficient levels of critical nutrients has been shown to help prevent many chronic diseases. Most commercially produced foods and even naturally harvested vegetables… Zinc deficiency lowers immune response, increasing risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes

 Many natural defenses slowly begin to decline after we reach our fourth decade of life; due, in large part, to suboptimal nutrition from processed foods, environmental and household pollutants and lack of physical activity. Maintaining sufficient levels of critical nutrients has been shown to help prevent many chronic diseases. Most commercially produced foods and even naturally harvested vegetables and fruits are deficient in key nutrients due to soil depletion and the use of pesticides.

 Nutrition researchers know that many children and adults do not attain an ideal intake of essential vitamins and minerals from their diet, but did not fully understand the precise biological link behind poor nutrition and development of chronic illnesses. Researchers from the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University and the OSU College of Public Health and Human Sciences have published the result of a study in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry that outlines the biological mechanism by which deficiency in the essential mineral, zinc can develop with age.

 The scientists found that lack of dietary zinc leads to a decline of the immune system and increased inflammation associated with many health problems, including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disease and diabetes. The scientists noted that while optimal zinc intake is critical at all stages of life, from adolescence through adulthood, it is especially important for aging adults when absorption is limited and higher levels are required to boost immune response.

 Zinc lowers systemic inflammation and promotes optimal immune health
 The study team; therefore, concentrated on zinc deficiency in senior adults. The researchers noted "About 40 percent of elderly Americans and as many as two billion people around the world have diets that are deficient in this important, but often underappreciated micronutrient." Prior studies have confirmed that zinc transporters were significantly dysregulated in old animals. They showed signs of zinc deficiency and had an enhanced inflammatory response even though their diet supposedly contained adequate amounts of zinc.

 Performing a study using lab animals with similar biochemistry to humans, the researchers determined that when aging animals were supplemented with approximately 10 times their dietary requirement for zinc, the biomarkers of inflammation were restored to those of young animals. Scientists conducting the study confirmed "We've previously shown in both animal and human studies that zinc deficiency can cause DNA damage, and this new work shows how it can help lead to systemic inflammation."

 Some degree of inflammation is normal and required to promote wound healing and support metabolic functions and immune response. Poor diet and lifestyle over many years both promote a state of constant systemic inflammation. Zinc has been shown to be an essential mineral required to help squelch the damage wreaked on the delicate lining of our vast vascular network. Adults approaching middle age will want to supplement with zinc (nutrition experts recommend 25 to 50 mg per day) to promote immune health and lower the risk of many chronic diseases.

 Dr Darius H Umrigar MD(AM) The Science of Stress tag:healersocean.ning.com,2017-01-19:3356667:BlogPost:79604 2017-01-19T05:16:19.000Z Dr Darius Homi Umrigar M.D.(A.M) http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/DrDariusHomiUmrigarMDAM The Science of Stress
 From gift shopping to party planning and visiting loved ones, the seemingly endless demands on time and the energy...
 In the mid-20th century, endocrinologist Hans Selye coined the term "stress," and described his theory that the chronic, unrelieved kind can cause disease. The idea that something ephemeral — an emotion — could have an impact on the physical was a radical idea at the time. Still, it came to be accepted.
 What's new today is that theory has become… The Science of Stress
 From gift shopping to party planning and visiting loved ones, the seemingly endless demands on time and the energy...
 In the mid-20th century, endocrinologist Hans Selye coined the term "stress," and described his theory that the chronic, unrelieved kind can cause disease. The idea that something ephemeral — an emotion — could have an impact on the physical was a radical idea at the time. Still, it came to be accepted.
 What's new today is that theory has become demonstrated fact. Advances in molecular biology and neuroscience not only prove that stress is a health hazard, but suggest that it can affect us more extensively than previously suspected — exacerbating conditions as varied as cardiovascular disease, asthma, arthritis, aging and more.

 Stress harms our health in two basic ways. One is by leading us to fall into unhealthy habits such as sleeping poorly, exercising less, eating unhealthy foods and smoking. The American Heart Association reports that 20 per cent of Americans are worried that stress will affect their health — yet 36 per cent of them say they deal with stress by drinking alcohol or overeating.

 Result: a self-fulfilling prophecy. The poor health habits that stem from stress account for an estimated two-thirds of the additional risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular illnesses in people with depression and anxiety found a 2008 study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
 The second way stress can harm us is through the endocrine, or hormone, system. Stress causes the brain to send a message to the adrenal glands to release the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol helps the body recover from acute stress, including by raising blood sugar (the better to help you flee a sabre-toothed cat, for example).

 The trouble comes when cortisol is released in response to background anxiety — and remains chronically elevated. High cortisol levels cause chronic inflammation, which can lead to arthritis and trigger the release of immune-system proteins called cytokines, implicated in such age-related diseases as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Type 2 diabetes.

 Thanks to the very latest research, we now know that chronic worry can lead to:
 • Cardiovascular disease: Stress increases blood levels of inflammatory molecules that promote the development of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). These molecules also make the fatty arterial deposits called plaques more likely to rupture, causing a heart attack or stroke.
 Stress also causes the nerves to flood the bloodstream with a molecule called neuropeptide Y (NPY), which raises heart rate and blood pressure. NPY stimulates the growth of abnormal smooth muscle in blood vessels, which leads them to become blocked with plaque-like deposits of microphages, thrombus and lipids. High levels of cortisol in the body are strong predictors that someone 65 or older will die of cardiovascular disease, scientist Nicole Vogelzangs of VU University Medical Center and colleagues found in a 2010 study.
 • Impaired immune system: When stressed, the flood of NPY impairs the immune-system cells that fight infections. As a result, colds, flu and other viral diseases are more likely. So are virally caused malignancies such as cervical cancer.
 • Faster weight gain: NPY also seems to be behind our tendency to overeat when we're stressed. It throws a wrench into the brain's appetite-regulation system and "unlocks'' receptors in fat cells, stimulating them to grow in size and proliferate.
 Early humans benefited from putting on fat in response to stress — which was of the "mammoths are scarce this year'' variety rather than the "I can't make my mortgage payment'' kind. Now we put on a nice layer of fat that doesn't actually help us cope with the source of our stress.
 • Worsening of asthma symptoms: Asthma is marked by inflammation of the airways, so it's no surprise that stress — by causing inflammation — increases asthma symptoms. A University of Wisconsin study showed how. When students with asthma inhaled an allergen (ragweed, dust mites or cat dander), lung inflammation was 27 per cent higher during finals than during a low-stress period — even though the allergen exposures were identical.
 • High cholesterol: One reason stress can raise cholesterol levels may be because it encourages the body to produce more energy — to fight or flee — including fatty acids and glucose, both of which cause the liver to produce and secrete more LDL, or bad cholesterol.
 • Increased risk of dementia: Stress in middle age can raise the risk of dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease, in old age. Scientists at Sweden's University of Gothenburg followed 1,400 women for 35 years, asking them about their levels of stress to see who developed dementia.
 Women who reported repeated periods of stress in middle age were 65 per cent more likely to eventually develop dementia than women who did not. In women who reported stress at all time points, the risk was more than twice that of women who had escaped stress.

 So what's the connection? A solid body of research shows that stress hormones called glucocorticoids are toxic to neurons and to the synapses that connect them. The fewer synapses in a brain, the less of a cognitive cushion it apparently has after age-related mental decline sets in.

 • Premature aging: Stress can reach into our very DNA, altering the "telomeres'' that sit at the ends of chromosomes like the plastic tips at the end of shoelaces. Telomeres become shorter as the cell (and the person) ages. When enough telomeres reach a critically short length, the chromosome unravels like a shoelace that has lost its tip, and the cell stops dividing. This can trigger or contribute to age-related diseases. Scientists at Ohio State University found people under chronic stress have shorter telomeres and less of the enzyme telomerase, which repairs that damage.

 If all this seems overwhelming, don't stress out; as our understanding of stress has improved, so has the knowledge of how to fight back against the anxieties of everyday life. Aerobic exercise is an excellent place to start. Regular exercise, especially when combined with stress management training, can actually decrease cardiovascular risk in patients with heart disease.

 The next step is to adopt principles of what's known as cognitive behavourial therapy (CBT), including monitoring yourself for signs of stress and learning stress-management skills like deep breathing and spiritual development. In studies, people receiving cognitive behavourial therapy had a 41 per cent lower rate of both fatal and non-fatal heart events, 45 per cent fewer recurrent heart attacks and a 28 per cent lower rate of death over the eight years they were followed.

 The bottom line: As science has uncovered more ways that stress can impair health, there is also increasing confidence that we can effectively keep chronic worry at bay. And that's good news!

 Dr Darius H Umrigar MD(AM) Make Your Own Healthly Cough Syrup!!! tag:healersocean.ning.com,2017-01-19:3356667:BlogPost:79803 2017-01-19T05:07:12.000Z Dr Darius Homi Umrigar M.D.(A.M) http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/DrDariusHomiUmrigarMDAM Make Your Own Healthly Cough Syrup!!!
 Honey Lemon Cough Syrup

 Lemon helps promote health by quickly alkalinizing your body, and honey will kill any bacteria. This is a perfect choice for a quick cough remedy.
 • Put a pint of raw honey in a pan on the stove on VERY low heat (Do not boil honey as this changes its medicinal properties) .
 • Take a whole lemon and boil in some water in a separate pan for 2-3 minutes to both soften the lemon and kill any bacteria that may be on the lemon skin.
 • Let… Make Your Own Healthly Cough Syrup!!!
 Honey Lemon Cough Syrup

 Lemon helps promote health by quickly alkalinizing your body, and honey will kill any bacteria. This is a perfect choice for a quick cough remedy.
 • Put a pint of raw honey in a pan on the stove on VERY low heat (Do not boil honey as this changes its medicinal properties) .
 • Take a whole lemon and boil in some water in a separate pan for 2-3 minutes to both soften the lemon and kill any bacteria that may be on the lemon skin.
 • Let the lemon cool enough to handle then cut it in slices and add it to the pint of honey on the stove.
 • Let mixture cook on warm heat for about an hour.
 • Then strain the lemon from the honey making sure all lemon seeds are removed.
 • Let cool, then bottle in a jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator.
 This syrup will keep for 2 months in the refrigerator.

 To soothe a cough, take 1/2 teaspoon for a 25 lb. child and 1 teaspoon for a 50 lb. child, about 4 times a day, or as often as needed. Adults can take 1 tablespoon doses.

 Dr. Darius Homi Umrigar MD (AM), Bananas effective way to naturally improve eye health tag:healersocean.ning.com,2017-01-19:3356667:BlogPost:79705 2017-01-19T04:45:57.000Z Dr Darius Homi Umrigar M.D.(A.M) http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/DrDariusHomiUmrigarMDAM Bananas effective way to naturally improve eye health

 Most people think of carrots when it comes to foods that help improve vision, but studies show that bananas are also very effective when it comes to eye health.
 Research shows that fruits like bananas help vision
 An 18-year study of more than 100,000 men and women found that increased fruit intake like that of bananas trumped vegetables when it came to certain vision improvements. Specifically, the study noted that fruits helped combat an… Bananas effective way to naturally improve eye health

 Most people think of carrots when it comes to foods that help improve vision, but studies show that bananas are also very effective when it comes to eye health.
 Research shows that fruits like bananas help vision
 An 18-year study of more than 100,000 men and women found that increased fruit intake like that of bananas trumped vegetables when it came to certain vision improvements. Specifically, the study noted that fruits helped combat an eye disease even more severe than age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) that leads to blindness, neovascular ARMD. Neovascular means that new blood vessels are growing in parts of the eye where they should not be, which leads to blood and fluid leaking underneath the retina, which typically progresses to blind spots in central vision and can even turn into blindness.

 The information was published in the Archieves of Opthalmology, which suggested that three or more servings of fruits daily could help keep such eye diseases at bay. Recommendations include slicing bananas on oatmeal, including them in smoothies or enjoying a frozen banana.

 Another finding also makes the case for eating bananas to improve eyesight: In Nigeria, practitioners have been known to combine banana and an African herb called "Orinol" to treat cataracts and macular degeneration. The results have been successful.
 Vision loss statistics, plus other ways to improve eyesight
 It makes sense. After all, bananas contain vitamin A, which plays a role in protecting eye membranes and providing light to the cornea.

 However, be aware of the banana's ripeness, as it changes its glycemic level. An overripe banana may have a high glycemic level around 70, while one that's under ripe falls on the low spectrum at around 30. This is important because high-glycemic foods have been linked to a heightened risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.

 According to a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it's estimated that 17.8 million people will have ARMD by 2050.

 In addition to eating more fruits like bananas, it's advised to quit smoking, lose weight and reduce blood pressure, as they are common culprits that affect vision and lead to impaired vision.

 Dr Darius H Umrigar MD (AM) Maintaining Good Health without Medicines tag:healersocean.ning.com,2016-11-21:3356667:BlogPost:78627 2016-11-21T11:27:51.000Z Dr Darius Homi Umrigar M.D.(A.M) http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/DrDariusHomiUmrigarMDAM Published on Jul 16, 2016

 On 9th June 2016 a large group of people turned up for a lecture organised by The Vegetarian Society to listen and learn from a renowned Naturopath and Alternative Medicine practitioner from Mumbai.

 Dr. Darius H. Umrigar, D.Sc. (Hon Causa), MD (AM) delivers a talk guiding one and all on how to lead a healthy life and turn away from the need for medicines.

 Link to the video on You Tube… Published on Jul 16, 2016

 On 9th June 2016 a large group of people turned up for a lecture organised by The Vegetarian Society to listen and learn from a renowned Naturopath and Alternative Medicine practitioner from Mumbai.

 Dr. Darius H. Umrigar, D.Sc. (Hon Causa), MD (AM) delivers a talk guiding one and all on how to lead a healthy life and turn away from the need for medicines.

 Link to the video on You Tube

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkP2HowXC8o

 Dr Darius H Umrigar MD ( AM ) Can The Shape of Your Earlobe Predict a Heart Attack? tag:healersocean.ning.com,2016-11-21:3356667:BlogPost:78626 2016-11-21T10:42:20.000Z Dr Darius Homi Umrigar M.D.(A.M) http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/DrDariusHomiUmrigarMDAM Can The Shape of Your Earlobe Predict a Heart Attack?

 Most people are very well aware of the correlation of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, etc.. but ear creases?!
 To the surprise of many people, Earlobe Creases May Indicate Artery disease.

 The possible association between ear lobe creases and coronary artery disease garnered attention when a study by Dr. William Elliott was published in The American Journal of Medicine more than a decade ago. Results of his study indicated… Can The Shape of Your Earlobe Predict a Heart Attack?

 Most people are very well aware of the correlation of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, etc.. but ear creases?!
 To the surprise of many people, Earlobe Creases May Indicate Artery disease.

 The possible association between ear lobe creases and coronary artery disease garnered attention when a study by Dr. William Elliott was published in The American Journal of Medicine more than a decade ago. Results of his study indicated that 19 out of 20 people with risk factors for coronary artery disease also had diagonally creased earlobes.
 Dr. Elliott recently completed a larger study of 1,000 people admitted to the medical service of a large hospital that seemed to confirm his earlier studies. Of the 373 people with ear lobe creases, 275 (74%) had coronary artery disease and 98 (26%) did not. Of the 627 people with no ear lobe creases, 101 (16%) had coronary artery disease, and 526 (84%) did not. Some additional studies, but not all by any means, have found similar results.

 An article published in the 1996 American Journal Of Medicine stated that ear lobe creases were shown to be associated with higher rates of cardiac events in this study of 264 consecutive patients. (Am J Med 1996 02/01;100:0205) The presence of a diagonal ear lobe crease has been recognized as a sign of cardiovascular disease since 1973.
 Over 50 subsequent studies have been reported in the medical literature, with the largest involving 1,000 unselected patients. The ear lobe is richly vascularized, and a decrease in blood flow over an extended period of time is believed to result in collapse of the vascular bed. This leads to a diagonal crease.
 Although my research of the literature on earlobe creases and heart disease was quite revealing, I must emphasize that an individual should be knowledgeable of all the risk factors that may contribute or be linked to heart disease.
 • Family history of cardiovascular disease
 • Personal history of myocardial infarction, peripheral artery disease, or coronary artery disease
 • Obesity
 • Diabetes
 • Hypertension
 • Thyroid disorders
 • Stress
 • Chronic illness (including chronic fatigue)
 • Diets high in saturated and trans fats
 • Sedentary lifestyle
 • Use of alcohol, nicotine, drugs (including certain medications)
 • Use of oral contraceptives
 • Hormonal imbalances (estradiol, cortisol, insulin, melatonin)
 • Post-menopause
 • Renal disease
 • Earlobe crease

 A review of the medical research strongly documents the need for all individuals suspect of having heart disease to be thoroughly evaluated. If you have been evaluated and been told that your cholesterol and blood pressure was within acceptable limits, you may get a false sense of security. When in reality, you may be on the brink of a heart attack or stroke.
 The following "markers" should be part of comprehensive cardiovascular screening. Considering heart disease is the number one killer in America today, I will go as far to say that I recommend the following "cardiovascular markers" be part of a routine physical evaluation.
 Cardiovascular disease claims as many lives as the next 8 leading causes of death combined, including cancer, accidents and AIDS. No other modern illness comes close to reaping such a grim toll on human life:
 Over 950,000 deaths a year in the U.S. alone-or an average of about 2600 deaths each day.
 Clinical Markers Include:
 • Total Cholesterol
 • LDL
 • HDL
 • Homocysteine
 • Triglycerides
 • Lipoprotein(a)
 • Apolipoprotein A-1
 • Apolipoprotein B
 • Ratio of Apo B/Apo A-1
 • Fibrinogen
 • C-Reactive Protein

 Dr. Grisanti's says Before starting any self treatment Dr. Grisanti recommends that you consider consulting with a doctor trained in functional medicine. Visit to find doctors thoroughly trained in functional medicine
 It is interesting to study the medical research and see the wealth of information supporting this article. I want to encourage all people reading this report to take personal responsibility for their health, especially their cardiovascular health. Don't settle on a "good report" on your cholesterol and blood pressure as the only measurements of your "heart health." Your false sense of confidence may cause you to over-estimate your "heart health" leading to a potential stroke or heart attack.
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 Dr Darius H Umrigar MD(AM) ORGANIC BEET ROOT BEETS HEAL, ENERGIZE, & PURIFY THE BODY IN POWERFUL WAYS! tag:healersocean.ning.com,2016-11-21:3356667:BlogPost:78832 2016-11-21T10:17:38.000Z Dr Darius Homi Umrigar M.D.(A.M) http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/DrDariusHomiUmrigarMDAM ORGANIC BEET ROOT BEETS HEAL, ENERGIZE, & PURIFY THE BODY IN POWERFUL WAYS!

 Uncooked, unprocessed organic Beet is profoundly good for the body in ways you can't even imagine! To start, Beet lowers LDL cholesterol and raises HDL to help restore balance in this system. High blood pressure is alleviated with regular use of this humble, yet powerful root. Those with high LDL cholesterol and high blood pressure will benefit greatly simply (and naturally) by including fresh Beet juice into… ORGANIC BEET ROOT BEETS HEAL, ENERGIZE, & PURIFY THE BODY IN POWERFUL WAYS!

 Uncooked, unprocessed organic Beet is profoundly good for the body in ways you can't even imagine! To start, Beet lowers LDL cholesterol and raises HDL to help restore balance in this system. High blood pressure is alleviated with regular use of this humble, yet powerful root. Those with high LDL cholesterol and high blood pressure will benefit greatly simply (and naturally) by including fresh Beet juice into their lifestyle. Containing excellent levels of iron & folic acid, beet root increases red blood cell count, which increase oxygen in the body (by up to 350-400%!!!) and as a result, creates younger, tighter skin. We also find high levels of fiber and minerals to feed every organ in the body. Want more endurance / stamina? This superfood increases lasting energy by up to 20%! Exercise is the only known means to do so to this level! Beet also aids in eliminating acidity in the body, which helps with inflammation, infection, stiffness, pain, and other ph-related symptoms. This ruby red wonder is rich in boron, which boosts sex hormones to provide aphrodisiac qualities and bolsters reproductive health. If you haven't yet juiced organic Beet root, you should get to know it soon... it is excellent to combine / blend with other root juices like carrot & ginger and has a very Earthy taste to it. This is an Earth food to never forget and you can juice / eat both the root and the greens!

 Dr. Darius Homi Umrigar MD (AM) Align Body, Mind And Gravity To Banish Pain tag:healersocean.ning.com,2016-11-16:3356667:BlogPost:78919 2016-11-16T09:14:40.000Z Dr Darius Homi Umrigar M.D.(A.M) http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/DrDariusHomiUmrigarMDAM Align Body, Mind And Gravity To Banish Pain

 There are two factors that are unavoidable and wreak havoc on our bodies: stress and gravity. Gravity, of course, is not something we can change; but we can manage our lives to account for it. Stress is something that comes in physical, mental and emotional forms and also needs to be managed. Over time, stress changes our musculature and our physical form. And when the force of gravity encounters those rounded shoulders and hunched backs caused by… Align Body, Mind And Gravity To Banish Pain

 There are two factors that are unavoidable and wreak havoc on our bodies: stress and gravity. Gravity, of course, is not something we can change; but we can manage our lives to account for it. Stress is something that comes in physical, mental and emotional forms and also needs to be managed. Over time, stress changes our musculature and our physical form. And when the force of gravity encounters those rounded shoulders and hunched backs caused by stress, pain and discomfort are hard to avoid.

 Working The Body

 I'm a big fan of bodywork, especially when combined with mind/body practices. Having suffered chronic and debilitating body pain for most of my life, I make it a point to try as many bodywork methods as I can, both old and new. I even made the study of tui-na (from China), Thai yoga massage and hilot (from the Philippines) part of my formal education training. I also use muscle-energy technique, neuromuscular technique, positional release and many others to help myself and my clients.

 There is a bodywork method developed in the 1930s that is less popular today, but should be revisited by pain sufferers. Originally known as "structural integration," this method was developed by a woman named Ida Rolf. Now known as Rolfing, this was among the first Western bodywork methods to address pain through posture and the quality of fascia (connective tissue) in relationship to the Earth's gravitational pull.
 Pain Theory

 What make Rolfing special? Well, by the age of 25, Rolf had earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, then traveled to Geneva to study homeopathic medicine. She derived a theory about pain and discomfort that led her to look at the body's connective tissue, or fascia.

 Fascia is the web-like tissue that encapsulates individual muscles, groups of muscles, blood vessels and nerves. Characteristically, fascia is designed to protect parts of the body but also to allow certain internal structures (like muscles) to slide or glide over others.

 Connective tissue protects, but sometimes it is too protective. In many instances, for example, an injury causes more fascia to be made to shield the damaged area. When this new growth over compensates and when the original injury is healed, the fascia remains like a fortress, not allowing free range of motion. But there doesn't have to be an injury to make this happen.

 Use It Or Lose It

 When you don't use your limbs in all the directions in which they are designed to be manipulated (think of the ball-and-socket nature of your shoulders), the fascia eventually adheres or sticks together.
 In normal circumstances, the fascia should allow the musculature of the shoulder, neck and back to slide. But because of limited use of the arms by most people (by holding them fixed in place while typing, etc.), the fascia grows sticky and prevents the natural slide. This causes range of motion issues, stiffness, soreness and pain. This also happens with our hips and lower backs from prolonged sitting and a lack of walking and other exercise.

 While this understanding is now common knowledge, back in the 1930s it was revolutionary in the West to think of pain in these terms. But Rolf had a eureka moment and made this argument: Every person has an optimal alignment of the body, an optimal range of motion for his body type, and, thus, an easier way for the body to interact with gravity. When this natural and optimal relationship is distorted with stressful actions, thoughts and behaviors and unnatural use of the body, the connective tissue adheres and causes internal stress and discomfort. It changes the way the body stands, sits, rests and lies. It causes pain. And this happens in relationship to the way gravity works to hold us down and pulls on us.
 Gravity's Toll

 When we are hunched, tilted or crooked, gravity pulls us further out of shape.
 Here is a description from the Rolfing that says it better than I can: "Preventing discomfort is one of the objectives of Rolfing. By engaging with the self and the earth's gravity and establishing the optimal individual alignment, the client has a greater capacity to function to the best of his or her individual ability. This is in line with Dr. Rolf's belief that there is something of an inherent best individual alignment, realized through Rolfing."
 Rolfers (Rolfing practitioners) seek to correct the misalignment of the body during 10 sessions that realign the connective tissue to return it to normal function. This is done, sometimes with painful and sometimes gentle massage techniques, to eliminate or limit the body's internal stress, to return the normal range of motion and realign the body so it can relate to gravity optimally.
 When Rolf said "fascia is the organ of form," she was spot on. And when she suggested that "deliberate, accurate and targeted movement of this tissue" could lead to instant relief of physical pain and increase well-being and quality of life, she began a bodywork revolution that continues to this day. In my estimation, the late Rolf was one of the originators of Western-based mind/body medicine, taking into consideration the combined role of stress, mind, body and gravity in health and well-being.
 And while Rolfing is no longer called "structural integration," that is its aim. All of you who have poor posture, visit chiropractors and massage therapists, and are looking for relief for chronic body pain should give Rolfing a try. Better yet, don't try it, commit to a 10-session program and see how it can make you feel freer and happier.

 Dr Darius H Umrigar MD(AM) How To Read Tea Leaves tag:healersocean.ning.com,2016-11-15:3356667:BlogPost:78619 2016-11-15T10:52:19.000Z Dr Darius Homi Umrigar M.D.(A.M) http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/DrDariusHomiUmrigarMDAM How To Read Tea Leaves

 How to Read Tea Leaves Psychic Sylvia Browne, World-renowned Psychic Sylvia Browne pictures Reading tea leaves is also known as "tasseography" or "tasseomancy". It is an ancient Chinese practice that spread to Europe with nomadic gypsies in the mid-1800s.

 Any reader in a psychic parlor will tell you that the key to a successful tea reading is to make the tea correctly. First of all, you need to make tea with loose tea that is any flavor. This means not using a tea bag.… How To Read Tea Leaves

 How to Read Tea Leaves Psychic Sylvia Browne, World-renowned Psychic Sylvia Browne pictures Reading tea leaves is also known as "tasseography" or "tasseomancy". It is an ancient Chinese practice that spread to Europe with nomadic gypsies in the mid-1800s.

 Any reader in a psychic parlor will tell you that the key to a successful tea reading is to make the tea correctly. First of all, you need to make tea with loose tea that is any flavor. This means not using a tea bag. Teas that are made of fine-grained dust work best.

 The teacup you use is also very important. Make sure it is white or a very light pastel color and that it has a wide brim. You also need a wide saucer and a teaspoon.
 To initiate the reading, boil the water and pour it into a teapot. Have the person who is to perform the reading toss the leaves into the teapot. Brew the tea without using a strainer. Pour the cups of tea and let it cool to room temperature.

 Have the person to be read concentrate on a specific question while sipping the tea. Tell the person drinking the tea to leave a tiny bit of liquid at the bottom of the cup. Take the cup from your subject and, using your left hand, swirl it around clockwise three times. Then cover the top of the cup with your right hand making sure to swirl the leaves up the side of the cup.

 Once you have done this, it is time to look into the cup and make your predictions!

 Examining the patterns in the bottom of a tea cup is a truly intuitive art but here are some ideas of what various symbols and patterns mean.

 Acorn: financial success

 Angel: good news

 Ants: an unpleasant trial or challenge

 Apple: money is coming

 Arrow: bad news in love

 Axe: danger to you or a friend

 Bell: good news

 Bear: bad luck

 Boat: a visit from a friend

 Bull: arguing with friends

 Butterfly: unexpected happiness

 Candle: luck in the future

 Cross: a sacrifice will be made

 Daisy: A new love

 Dog: a good friend

 Eggs: assured success

 Eye: caution

 Face: a new friend

 Flag: impending danger

 Foot: walking away from the past

 Fountain: great happiness

 Fruit: hopes

 Grapes: happiness

 Hand: help is coming from a friend

 Hat: promotion on the job

 Jar: pregnancy

 Kettle: a sign of peace in the home

 Kite: wishes that will come true

 Ladder: success in business

 Leaf: a new life

 Lock: obstacles will stop you

 Mushroom: a disturbance

 Necklace: you will have many admirers

 Oyster: an impending marriage

 Pig: greed

 Question mark: uncertain future or questionable morals

 Rabbit: bravery or an impending pregnancy

 Rat: a dishonest person

 Ring: an upcoming marriage

 Rose: popularity

 Shoe: success in business or travel

 Snake: an enemy is near

 Shark: bankruptcy

 Spider: reward for work

 Sword: future arguments

 Teapot: good times

 Turtle; criticism from others

 Umbrella: protection

 Vase: a secret admirer

 Wagon: hard times ahead

 Waterfall: abundance

 Witch: a strange occurrence

 Wolf: jealousy

 In general, triangles bring good fortune, squares the need for caution, and circles bring great success. Letters that are formed can be the initials of friends and numbers can reflect an age or a span of time!

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Perfect Posture and your Health

People with good posture are less likely to suffer from arthritis, inflammation of, and pain in and around, the joints than those with a stiff and inflexible posture

Good posture is key to well-being. People with well-aligned postures have excellent gait, balance, rhythm and reflexes; they look good because they walk tall, are graceful, agile, and can breeze through any obstacles in the…

Perfect Posture and your Health

People with good posture are less likely to suffer from arthritis, inflammation of, and pain in and around, the joints than those with a stiff and inflexible posture

Good posture is key to well-being. People with well-aligned postures have excellent gait, balance, rhythm and reflexes; they look good because they walk tall, are graceful, agile, and can breeze through any obstacles in the course of daily living. Hopping in and out of cars, buses and jostling crowds, negotiating stairs or potholed paths is easy for those with good posture because the symmetrical biomechanics of good posture make it easier to apply reflexes at split-second notice. Even better, people with good posture can exercise with consistency, and are less likely to sustain injuries. And if they do get injured, they recover faster. They are also less likely to suffer from arthritis, inflammation of, and pain in and around, the joints than those with a stiff and inflexible posture, where simple activities like bending and reaching become challenging.

Get it right: Bad posture can affect the health of joints and vertebrae

Bad posture breaks the fluidity and flow of movement, making it jerky. Such movement affects the health of the joints and vertebrae, and drains them of lubricating synovial fluid, setting off degenerative processes that cause joint stiffness and inflammation. This, in turn, affects tendons and ligaments around the joint, causing muscle ache and fatigue.

So a healthy posture is important for everybody, irrespective of age, sex, skill or occupation. Skilled labourers, ultra-busy executives, schoolchildren, all need as correct a posture as haute couture models or competitive athletes do.

Stand tall—the correct postural alignment

• Check how you look in the mirror—is your head positioned directly over the body, with your chin parallel to the floor so that the head is not strained forward or tilting to either side, or flexed towards the chest?

• Are your shoulders level and in line with your ears?

• Place both hands on your hips at the top of the pelvic girdle, check if both hands are at the same level and the pelvis is not tilting to one side.

• Is your back in a soft "S" shape when viewed from the side (laterally). Check that the two lordotic (forward) curves in your neck and lower back are curved just a little bit; and not too much, as is the case if the chin juts out or the hip tilts backwards. Check to see that the mid-back is not rounded or humped.

• Are your toes marginally pointed outwards and not turned inwards or too far out?

Exercises for your posture

These basic Pilates movements can be done on a daily basis, and without a trainer, equipment or any other preparation at home. For all these exercises, elongate the spine, keep the shoulders level, pelvis stable, gently suck in your navel into the low back to activate your core, and keep the low back in neutral position, without rounding or arching. Start slow and then increase the intensity.

The Hundred: This helps to strengthen the muscles of the lower back (lumbar spine). Lie down on a mat with your legs bent at the knees and feet on the floor. Raise the right leg up till the shin is parallel to the floor and the knee is just above the hip. Do the same with the left leg. If your lower back hurts when you raise both legs at the same time, press the lower back on to the mat and lift the left leg. When both your knees are raised, get your back to neutral by maintaining a space between your lower back and the mat, then hold this position for up to 100 counts. Start by holding this position for 20 counts and progress gradually to 100.

Shoulder Bridge: Shoulder Bridge increases the flexibility of the lower back. Lie in the same position as for The Hundred. Place the heels closer to your hips. Tilt the pelvis by pressing the low back into the mat. Then raise your hips gradually till they are in line with your knees and shoulders in a ski slope position. Slowly, making sure the back lifts off the mat one vertebra at a time and your hands are on the floor on either side. Come down towards the mat one vertebra at a time, in a slow, controlled movement. Repeat the sequence 8-10 times.

Spine Twist: Spine Twist helps to increase the mobility of the mid-back. Sit cross-legged, or with your back resting against a wall if you cannot maintain a neutral posture. Join your fingertips in a namaste ( joining both palms together ) position, place your thumbs on the breastbone or sternum, gently twist the ribcage from side to side. Make sure you don't move your head—you can do this by ensuring that the nose remains over the breastbone at all times and your gaze is fixed on your fingers.

Swimming: This is good for elongating the entire spine. Lie on your stomach. Contract your abdominals, stretch and raise hands and legs alternately, keeping your shoulders and hips stable. Do 10-15 repetitions.

Dr Darius H Umrigar MD(AM)

 LEARNING TO LIVE WITHOUT RECOGNITION IS A SKILL tag:healersocean.ning.com,2016-05-16:3356667:BlogPost:77506 2016-05-16T10:44:02.000Z Dr Darius Homi Umrigar M.D.(A.M) http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/DrDariusHomiUmrigarMDAM
LEARNING TO LIVE WITHOUT RECOGNITION IS A SKILL

There was a farmer who had a horse and a goat…..One day, the horse became ill and he called the veterinarian, who said: - Well, your horse has a virus. He must take this medicine for three days. I'll come back on the 3rd day and if he's not better, we're going to have to put him down.

Nearby, the goat listened closely to their conversation. The next day, they gave him the…

LEARNING TO LIVE WITHOUT RECOGNITION IS A SKILL

There was a farmer who had a horse and a goat…..One day, the horse became ill and he called the veterinarian, who said: - Well, your horse has a virus. He must take this medicine for three days. I'll come back on the 3rd day and if he's not better, we're going to have to put him down.

Nearby, the goat listened closely to their conversation. The next day, they gave him the medicine and left. The goat approached the horse and said: - Be strong, my friend.

Get up or else they're going to put you to sleep!

On the second day, they gave him the medicine and left. The goat came back and said: - Come on buddy, get up or else you're going to die! Come on, I'll help you get up.

Let's go! One, two, three…

On the third day, they came to give him the medicine and the vet said:

- Unfortunately, we're going to have to put him down tomorrow. Otherwise, the virus might spread and infect the other horses. After they left, the goat approached the horse and said:

- Listen pal, it's now or never! Get up, come on! Have courage! Come on! Get up! Get up!

That's it, slowly! Great! Come on, one, two, three… Good, good. Now faster, come on…… Fantastic! Run, run more! Yes! Yay! Yes! You did it, you're a champion!!!

All of a sudden, the owner came back, saw the horse running in the field and began shouting:

- It's a miracle! My horse is cured. We must have a grand** **party. Let's kill the goat!!!!*

The Lesson:* this often happens in the workplace & life in general . Nobody truly knows which employee or people actually deserves the merit of success & are in fact contributing towards success , or who's actually contributing the necessary support to make things happen. Be grateful.

Remember………

*LEARNING TO LIVE WITHOUT RECOGNITION IS A SKILL!!!!*

If anyone ever tells you that your work is unprofessional, remember:

Amateurs built the Ark [which saved all the species]

And professionals built the Titanic [all died tragically]

Dr Darius H Umrigar MD ( AM )
 Is There a Physical Explanation for the 'Vibes' You Get Off People? tag:healersocean.ning.com,2016-05-16:3356667:BlogPost:77607 2016-05-16T10:42:55.000Z Dr Darius Homi Umrigar M.D.(A.M) http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/DrDariusHomiUmrigarMDAM
Is There a Physical Explanation for the 'Vibes' You Get Off People?

We're surrounded by electromagnetic waves and other forms of energy that we can't consciously detect. For example, we only know Wi-Fi is present in our environment because we see our devices connect to it, not because we can physically sense it.

Without realizing it, we may be sensing a type of energy related to people's thoughts and emotions, says psychiatrist Dr.…

Is There a Physical Explanation for the 'Vibes' You Get Off People?

We're surrounded by electromagnetic waves and other forms of energy that we can't consciously detect. For example, we only know Wi-Fi is present in our environment because we see our devices connect to it, not because we can physically sense it.

Without realizing it, we may be sensing a type of energy related to people's thoughts and emotions, says psychiatrist Dr. Bernard Beitman. Our bodies may have receptors to pick up on this energy, he says. He looks at studies of the brain and of energy emitted by living beings to hypothesize about the physical nature of "vibes."

Beitman is a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and former chair of the department of psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He attended Yale Medical School and completed his psychiatric residency at Stanford. He has felt at times that he is able to sense his patients' states of mind with an accuracy beyond what his conscious observations could tell him. He has wondered about the nature of these vibes.

It's an experience many people can relate to. Have you ever sensed a vibe off someone you've just met that doesn't seem to fit with the impression you should have based on that person's appearance, demeanor, and actions?

Is it that something in the person's manner or gestures is perceptible only on a subconscious level? Or is it that the person is emitting an energy you can sense, similar to the way your nose would sense a smell in the air? Can you sniff out a person's personality?

Observations in Nature to Support the Vibe-Sensing Theory

A whiskered tern, a migratory bird. (Shutterstock)

Single-celled organisms "respond to chemical, light, and electromagnetic radiation in order to maintain optimal states," writes Dr. Beitman in a paper he has not yet published, but which he sent to Epoch Times. Similarly, he added, "our skin may contain sensors for subtle forms of energy and information."

Plants and animals are thought to emit and perceive energy we cannot.

Sharks have sensors in their skin that detect slight electromagnetic changes in the water. Birds may be able to sense the Earth's electromagnetic field to help them navigate. The electromagnetic explanation of a bird's navigation has not been definitively verified; another theory holds that migratory birds use a complex sense of smell to catch the faint scent of home.

A study on biophoton emissions or "auras" has shown that plants seem to emit and perceive energy from each other—and it is possible that they communicate via this emitted energy.

Auras: A Kind of Energy We Emit?

A real picture taken of the aura of a person's finger uing the kirlian method. (Shutterstock)

Dr. Gary Schwartz and Dr. Katherine Creath published a study in the Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine in 2006 titled: "Imaging 'Auras' Around and Between Plants: A New Application of Biophoton Imaging." The topic of auras has been a controversial one, especially when auras are said to be physical evidence of the human soul.

Dr. Schwartz received his doctorate from Harvard, taught psychiatry and psychology at Yale, and is now a professor at the University of Arizona. Dr. Creath is an adjunct professor of optical sciences at the University of Arizona.

Schwartz and Creath write: "As we studied the thousands of images we recorded over the past two years, we began to observe there were also patterns in the 'noise' surrounding the plant parts. It appeared that not only did the biophoton patterns extend beyond the plants but also that patterns were strengthened between plants when they were in close proximity. Could these patterns represent 'auras' surrounding plant parts, and were the plants expressing some kind of communication or resonance?"

They later answer in the affirmative: "The complexity of [biophoton] patterns imaged between the plant parts suggests that there is potential 'resonance' if not 'communication' between the plants, as predicted by contemporary biophoton theory."

Kirlian image of a plant's aura from the portfolio "Vita occulta plantarum" ("The Secret life of Plants") by Mark D. Roberts. (Mark D. Roberts via Wikimedia Commons)

Beitman encourages further investigation into the possibility that humans similarly communicate via energy. He knows there could be some hesitancy in the scientific community to conduct such studies: "In our current world, it must be measurable before it is becomes 'real' or accepted." And it may be difficult to measure this energy.

Can We Intentionally Heighten This Sense?

Observing his patients, he has realized that their attitudes toward the medications he prescribes seem to influence how the receptors in their brains receive the molecules of the medication.

"How each of us thinks about the medication seems to influence how our receptors function," he writes. "Perhaps our intentions and expectations can also mold new receptors or change the sensitivity of existing ones."

Dr Darius H Umrigar MD(AM)
 Three Days to a Whole New Immune System New Immune System, That's Fast! tag:healersocean.ning.com,2016-05-16:3356667:BlogPost:77412 2016-05-16T10:35:06.000Z Dr Darius Homi Umrigar M.D.(A.M) http://healersocean.ning.com/profile/DrDariusHomiUmrigarMDAM
Three Days to a Whole New Immune System New Immune System, That's Fast!

 According to researchers at the University of Southern California, the act of fasting for as little as three days can regenerate the entire immune system, even in elderly people. The researchers said that fasting helps the body's stem cells to begin producing new white blood cells, which help to fight off infection. They added that the discovery could be especially effective for people suffering from…

Three Days to a Whole New Immune System New Immune System, That's Fast!

 According to researchers at the University of Southern California, the act of fasting for as little as three days can regenerate the entire immune system, even in elderly people. The researchers said that fasting helps the body's stem cells to begin producing new white blood cells, which help to fight off infection. They added that the discovery could be especially effective for people suffering from damaged immune systems, including chemotherapy patients, who were protected from the toxic impacts of the treatment during the fasting period As the researchers noted, the act of fasting for as little as three days can regenerate the entire immune system, even in elderly people. "Fasting gives the 'OK' for stem cells to go ahead and begin proliferating and rebuild the entire system," Prof. Valter Longo, Professor of Gerontology and the Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California, told the UK's The Telegraph. He added that the body actually removed parts that were damaged, old or inefficient during the fasting process, creating "literally, a new immune system." According to Dr. Longo a person's system recycles unneeded immune cells, especially damaged ones, in order to create energy while they are fasting. Over the course of his study's trials, participants were asked to regularly fast between 2-4 days over a 6 month period. The study was released in June and Dr. Longo said that clinical trials must still be completed, but added that the research looks "very promising". —JB Bardot

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