Ayurveda now in the USA

Ayurvedic therapies are fast being discovered by the USA and are being taken up by people because of their effectiveness and almost instant results. Companies like Himalaya are leading the drive into the West which is sure to be a thorn in big medicines side.

Online Health Scams

Most of the information you will find online regarding health websites is rehashed rubbish used to sell advertising and useless supplements almost everybody has a miracle cure and for every cure that works there are 100 people paid to disapprove it I will be bringing some interesting insights on how to separate the good products from the ones that simply do not work.

Laughing & the immune system

Laughing an hour a day boosts immune system forf many hours. Ancient yogis of india knew this was the case thousands of years ago apparently laughing stimulates the glands in the body which helps the immune system and keep you looking young and healthy.

So how do you laugh at thing for an hour a day when alla round you on the news the people you meet is doom and gloom quite simply you just laugh and after a few practice sessions on your own you will find it very easy to do it daily.

Make sure when you do this it is in private as wellall know in society nowadays gloomy people are always suspicious of people who are happy for no reason.

EGCG Green Tea Extract

EGCG: Epigallocatechin Gallate is a very exciting compound found in green tea. EGCG is being tested in some of top universities of America for its potential cancer disabling abilities. The Japanese who drink green tea daily have known of the benefits of the tea for centuries however it is only now we know of the actual compounds which are effective in the fight against aging and disease. By learning about these compounds it is of course possible to extract them to a much higher potency which actually potentiates the effects on the body.
The most effective dose of EGCG is from 400mg per day to 800mg per day however clinical trials are using up to 1200mg per day. 

The best supplements in the world and more

Over the next few months I will be reviewing and providing information on the best supplements in the world. Through vigorous research over the last two years I have managed to find the best of the best supplements that I guarantee will work.
These reviews will also include links to my site and external sites where they can be purchased even if I don't stock these supplements rest assured you will be able to find them from my recommended suppliers across the world.
The information I will be publishing is worth thousands of pounds in hours and research time all that I ask is a link be provided back to my site as a source of this information.
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Incense & Disease

Disease or specifically the lack of ease in ones mind is now recognised as one of the major causes of chronic disease around the world. In India and the East it is recognised that one of the best cures for the ills of the mind is meditation.

Incense is seen as vital when meditating as it relaxes the senses and charges the atmosphere. Many yogis acknowledge that incense carries blessings and prayers around the room it is lit.

So take up meditation now and buy some incense you will see a major difference in body and mind in as little as a week.

Ayurmedic.co.uk live

Afetr being down for a few months we are happy to announce our website ayurmedic | Ayurveda | Natural health is live again for the latest news and reports plus now book reviews of ayurvedic resorts and trewatment breakthroughs from across the world.

Ayurmedic to launch in 2010

Ayurmedic.eu is launching early 2011 why the three year delay well we didnt want to sell any old supplements online to poeple to we have gone through an intense 3 year study perios to make sure only the best of the best supplements are sold online.

Amla Fruit Explained

In my next series of posts I will be adding information on commonly used Indian tonics and natural supplements used to keep in good shape.

Amla fruit also known as Emblica Officinalis is used for heart conditions it is known as 'mother' and is a sour tasting fruit whick grows over India. It contains one of the highest content of vitamin 'C' and contains many tannins. It is a very good antioxidant it reduces cholesterol and is also a mild laxative which helps clean intestines.

Sicko Michael Moore - DVD

After watching sicko today by Michael Moore I was quite taken aback by medical insurance companies procedures in the USA. It showed the blatant disregard for the sick in the USA.

One of the things that came to mind was that many people around the world have to pay for medical insurance only when they get sick I feel that if like the eastern countries such as India and Bangladesh prevention is indeed the best defense against this disaster awaiting to happen in the West. Although there are people whose diseases are brought oon naturally I feel that even if a few percentage of peoples diseases are prevented we can make a huge difference.

Watch this DVD as it had a profound effect on me I'm sure it will go a little way to making people who are at good health at the moment stay that way.

Wifi may harm you and your family

With news that Wifi components may damage your health via radiation people are becoming aware of new dangers that technology are posing.

I can say I am not surprised as a few months ago I bought a wifi modem and after sitting near it I starting feeling what I can only describe as pressure (very light) in my head I immediatly switched it off and went back to using a wired adsl modem.

I searched the web for information relating to this but at the time there was no information about which I am sure is about to change.

I will keep you posted over the coming months with new developments with this new potential hazard.

Aspartame Detoxification Program

You can fix a problem, any problem, if you simply remove the cause. But if you don't know the cause of your problem, how do you expect to permanently fix it? This is the basis for the Aspartame Detoxification Program.

First, identify the cause or causes of your health problems, such as aspartame, and stop exposing yourself to it. Then have a hair analysis performed to target any toxic by-products that remain within your body.

Follow through with the specific mixture of supplements I discovered in my detoxification plan to remove these toxins naturally and permanently, as long as you permanently remove the cause, that is. Replace each of the specific nutrients your body is depleted in, and your natural state of health should restore.

Stretch Mark Causes and Removal Techniques by James Kellog

Every woman who has gone through pregnancy has either experienced or at least fretfully thought about stretch marks.

Stretch marks don't just occur from pregnancy though, many women, and men as well, have suffered from stretch marks that have occurred from gaining too much weight or muscle mass too fast.

Stretch marks can also appear when the body over exerts itself. For example, weight lifters often get stretch marks on their arms and/or legs, and sometimes across their chests.

Sometimes teens will get stretch marks because they grow too fast. Take heart, those types of stretch marks often fade with time.

Typically stretch marks occur whenever we over exert ourselves. That should be a lesson; don't become too obsessed with staying fit and trim, too much is too much. In the case of pregnancy, stretch marks are like a badge of honor reflecting the flames of creation occurring inside. That said; there are many people that don't appreciate stretch marks and want them gone.

Three different ways of removing stretch marks:

Plastic Surgery Removing stretch marks permanently is no easy task. Plastic surgery has been used to successfully remove stretch marks. Typically a plastic surgeon simply removes the skin, and often also does a "tummy tuck", which of course removes the stretch marks with the skin. Always use a board certified plastic surgeon (http://www.perfectyourself.com/) for any procedures you have done.

As always, there is a down-side. Plastic surgery is expensive, and typically not covered by insurance. There are some areas that stretch marks can not be removed from which include those which extend far above the belly button. There can also be many complications involved with such extreme methods, and many don't believe in or want to endure that type of invasive procedure.

Cosmetic Laser Surgery There has been a lot of buzz about cosmetic laser surgery. It is much less invasive, with far fewer possible side effects. The claims indicate that laser surgery stimulates new collagen growth and can reduce or eliminate the visible signs of stretch marks. To find a doctor in your area, try http://www.plasticsurgery.com.

Many plastic surgeons don't believe that laser surgery is effective for removing stretch marks. They claim that lasers are good for breaking down tissue, not rebuilding it. At any rate, laser techniques are typically much less painful with a much shorter recovery time, and are typically less expensive than surgery. However, you normally have to stay out of the sun for a few days.

Creams and Lotions There are many creams and lotions available on the market and of course the all claim that they work. The truth is that some actually do, I've seen it myself. However, don't get your expectations too high. While some creams have been able to effectively remove stretch marks, more often than not, they will simply reduce stretch marks.

This isn't entirely bad because there are other techniques that you can use to reduce the visible signs of stretch marks even further.

One technique is to use sunless tanning products. Tanning beds and true sun tanning won't work because stretch marks typically don't darken from the sun. One of the types of sunless tanning that seems to work without a lot of mess is sunless tanning towels (one source is http://www.sunless-tanning-towels.com/).

The downside to creams and lotions is that many simply do not work. Some are oily and greasy, and those that do work are somewhat expensive. Of course, there is no recovery time for any of them so if they don't work you may just be out a little cash.

Typically 30 days is plenty of time to see at least some improvement, if there is going to be any. So make certain that any company whose product you try has at least a 30 day return policy. That way if it doesn't work, you can return the product and only be out a few dollars for shipping.

Two types of cream that I've seen work are Strivectin (http://www.stretchmarkrepair.com/information.asp) and Everderm (http://www.everderm.com). A company called Klein Becker manufactures Strivectin and we produce Everderm.

Those people who don't currently have stretch marks and would like to try preventing can use a moisturizer to keep the skin moist and elastic. The stretch mark creams that successfully reduce stretch marks are also great candidates for those people interested in prevention. Of course, some people will still develop stretch marks regardless of preventative measures used.

The bottom line is; the more elastic your skin is, the more you can stretch it before permanent damage occurs.

If you are one of the unlucky ones that end up developing stretch marks for whatever reason, all hope is not lost. There are ways to reduce and sometimes even eliminate stretch marks. If all else fails, go visit with a dermatologist or three, there's almost always something that can be done.

Lose Weight by Changing Yourself From Within by Bill Schuchman

Lose Weight by Changing Yourself From Within

People who are not overweight cannot understand why some people are fat. After all if you want to lose weight all you have to do is eat less, eat better and exercise more.

Unfortunately this is the way most diet plans approach peoples weight loss issues. Most weight loss plans focus on your actions. They tell you that you have to eat this but not that, you must drink only this and you have to eat by combining your foods in a certain order. You are instructed to exercise until you drop.

While many of these processes can work in the short term - they are not sustainable in the long term. These weight loss plans are generally too restrictive and they require a tremendous amount of will power. Let's face it, if losing weight were as easy as eating less and exercising more then 100 million Americans would not be over weight.

These weight loss plans always fail to address the root of your weight issues. The root of most weight issues is the ways you think and feel create emotional issues that keep the weight on you. Your thoughts create your feelings; your feelings determine your actions. Your body changes at a cellular level based on how your feeling.

Think about it for a moment. When are you most likely to over eat? During emotionally challenging times such as being under stress, being angry, sad, fearful and even board. Over time the more you over eat due to emotional causes the more your body expects the extra food so you reach a point where you eat just to eat.

Our thoughts create our emotions... Our emotions determine our actions. All of our actions originate first from a thought. Some of these thoughts generate strong emotional responses such as if we're worried or frightened about something. Anyone who is overweight has emotional triggers to food.

We think of something and have an emotional response to that thought which in turn triggers an eating response. Many times we're not even aware we doing this, it's sort of being on automatic pilot. Think about your own triggers. Do you ever reach for food or a snack when your under stress or worried? How about if you're lonely or sad?

Our thoughts create our emotions... Our emotions create our body.

What's happening inside of us creates what's happening outside of us. There is no difference to the way our body feels to us then it actually is. Each of us creates our own reality including our body. We believe that what is happening outside of us is what is creating the feeling within us when actually the opposite is true. The way we feel, the thoughts we have, what we focus on makes internal changes to us on a cellular level that creates our external world.

That's why no matter what diet we try we ultimately fail. That's why we keep doing the same things over and over even though we know that it's detrimental to our weight loss goals.

Diets try to change you from the outside when the only way you can be changed is from the inside. No matter what you do to lose weight you will fail unless you change yourself from the inside, nothing external can work.

The importance of focusing on what your desired out come is and believing that it has already occurred can not be over stated. Scientific studies have shown that if you monitor a persons brain activity a real event is recorded the same as an imagined event within the brain.

If a person was to look at a flag, and then close their eyes and imagine a flag their brain waves would be identical. The same neuro networks are activated, the same neurons are fired.

The brain cannot distinguish between real or imagined events. Your brain cannot distinguish between what's happening outside to your own internal thoughts. Your brain cannot distinguish between what you see and what you imagine or pretend to see. Now take this a step further. When you close your eyes and picture yourself what do you see? If you modify that picture, your reality will bend to that image.

So why is that important? Your thoughts, beliefs and intents create your reality, your outcome. What you think about you body creates your body. Your thoughts alone can alter your body. Your thoughts create emotions and if the emotions are strong you create memories.

Your hypothalamus is a gland that is rich in fibers and synaptic connections and it controls the functions of the body such as blood pressure, heartbeat, metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. The way that it accomplishes this is that your hypothalamus is a chemical factory that creates peptides which are small chained amino acids. These peptides are created based on our emotions.

Different neuro hormones are created based on the emotion we are feeling: Joy, love, happiness, fear, hate and all other emotions that we actually experience or imaging create peptides. At the moment that we experience an emotion, real or imagined hormones are released into the body.

Every cell in your body has receptors for the various hormones that are released. The hormones that are released into the body are attached to the cell through the receptor. This is very similar to a key going into a lock. Once attached the cell will change based on the hormone that has attached to it which ultimately is determined by your emotions.

Each cell is alive with its own consciousness and over time your cell will create more receptors for the predominate hormone being released. The more receptors for a given emotion that is created will cause the body to create situations the will satisfy the chemical cravings of our cells. The more you experience joy the more joy receptors will be activated within your cells. The more joy receptors the more your body will create situations that will cause you to feel joyful. This holds true for your weight as well.

The more you feel fat and over weight the more that those receptors become activated thereby causing your body to react in a way that will keep you overweight. Every function of the body is influenced by your emotional state.

In order to break this you must first change way you think about your body. Then as you become aware of the negative thought patterns that have been contributing to your negative body image you need to choose different thoughts. Most overweight people have thoughts like: - I will never be able to lose weight - If I look at food I gain 5 pounds - I'm not desirable - I'm not good enough - I hate my body

It is impossible to lose weight and keep the weight off if you have a negative body image.

Changing your thought patterns is simple to do. Simply focus on things that you do like about your body. You could say to yourself: - I have nice eyes - I feel strong - I feel thinner today - I love how my body is going to look - My children love me

The whole point is to raise your emotional level; you want to feel good about you and your body.

Another useful tool is the "Wouldn't it be nice game" When you're not in a good place emotionally simply say to yourself "Wouldn't it be nice if____ : - I lost 20 pounds - I could fit into that dress - I could get into a size 6

By playing the "Wouldn't it be nice game" you immediately change your emotional state and feel more positive.

By changing your negative thoughts concerning your body you will change your emotions. You will have a more positive approach to your body and to life. By using this approach you will not have the struggle that you have come to expect when attempting to lose weight.

So start raising your emotional state today!

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Hair Loss and Stress by Raj Pandey

Stress & Hair Loss by Raj Pandey

Everyone loses hair on a daily basis - this is seen as quite normal. However there are a variety of factors that can prematurely accelerate this process - a major one is any form of stress mental or physical.

Stress has become the latest buzz word in the our lives. Whether it is from work or family many people are feeling that they are overwhelmed and simply cannot keep up with the demands made on them. In an effort to meet these demands often the first activity to go is our own self care. We think "Oh I can do without that for now". While this may be true in the moment what often occurs is a an unhealthy response to stress that goes beyond losing interest in self care. This ranges from neglect of yourself to abuse of substances or behaviours just to deal with stress.

Usually stress is felt when change is happening that we believe we cannot control. What some call the "stress response" is also seen in your own body in the form of nutritional deficits and chemical imbalances. This "bio storm" so to speak very often adversely the proper environment for healthy hair. In fact, in some cases hair loss can be tied to a specific event such as a death, job loss or other sudden trauma. Chronic stress can have the same effect as a sudden trauma which is way maintaining balance in our lives is so important. So if you notice a sudden increase in hair loss, after checking with your Doctor, consider also as part of your Hair Loss Treatment Plan checking in with a counselor. Create a Stress Plan that will lower as much stress as possible in your life.

Is Your Insomnia Just a Bad Habit? by Wendy Owen

Copyright 2005 Wendy Owen

Many of us that suffer with insomnia can actually pinpoint the time it started. It could be the death of a loved one, exams or a stressful relationship. But ever since then we've not been able to sleep well.

Even if the triggering event has passed and no longer concerns us, our sleep continues to suffer. This means we've actually learned to sleep badly and this is what we've come to expect. We believe we're poor sleepers and therefore we will continue to sleep poorly.

Our insomnia is actually just a bad habit!

Hey, that's actually good news! Habits can be broken and beliefs can be changed with a bit of effort. Sometimes just realising this can be enough to allow us to experience better sleep.

Usually though, it will take a bit more work. Habits can become pretty firmly entrenched (as any smoker would attest to!) We've got to change the belief that we don't sleep well into the belief that we enjoy deep and restful sleep every night.

Affirmations work well. An affirmation is when we repeat positive statements to ourselves over and over again until our sub conscious mind accepts it and changes our bad habits into good ones.

Many people poo pah affirmations saying, "I've tried them and they don't work" Well they do work but you must keep them up. Don't affirm for a few days and give up. Affirmations can take weeks to have a beneficial effect.

Another reason affirmations may not work is that we have trouble believing them. Our rational mind agues all the time. For instance if we affirm, "I sleep well for 8 hours every night", we think to ourselves, "That's rubbish! I'm lucky if I get 4 hours a night!"

So make your affirmations believable. Try affirming, "I am sleeping better and waking up more refreshed".

Another useful tip is to say your affirmations when you're relaxed. This is when your sub conscious mind is most receptive and will accept the suggestions more readily. Try it during a relaxing meditation, last thing at night or when you've just woken up.

A natural sleep aid is very useful during this time as you're learning to sleep better. The site below will recommend safe and natural sleep medications.

If you have the odd night when sleep refuses to come no matter what, try to relax and accept this as part of being normal. Even the best sleepers have nights like these. Just lie still and remember that you will still get some benefit from just lying back and relaxing.

So don't tell yourself you suffer from insomnia. Instil positive affirmations into your mind and watch your sleep improve.

5 Simple, Sure-Fire Ways to LOSE FAT--Quickly!! by ElmerFizz

5 Simple, Sure-Fire Ways to LOSE FAT--Quickly!!

If you're looking to lose some unwanted body fat, this article will show you 5 simple, proven ways to shed more fat in less time.

1. Drink more water throughout the day

Water is used in every physiological process your body undergoes, including vitamin absorption, digestion, and waste removal. In order to make sure these important processes are not disrupted, you want to drink enough clean water.

Drinking water will also help you feel more full throughout the day, so you're less likely to be hungry and less likely to snack.

One trick to help you eat less during your meals is to drink a tall glass of clean, cold water before you eat. This will help you feel less hungry, so you'll eat less during your meal.

Try to drink at least a gallon of water each day. Keep a bottle of water at your work desk, in your car, and one handy at home. The importance of water for good health cannot be overstated. You can live weeks without food, but only days without water.

2. Eat five to six smaller meals each day

This will keep your metabolism running smoothly and efficiently. Eating a smaller meal every 3 to 4 hours will help speed up your metabolism so that it burns through food quicker.

Eating one or two larger meals each day will cause your metabolism to slow down. If it's not presented with food more often, it doesn't burn through it as fast.

Skipping meals altogether will cause your body to hold onto stored fat as a defense mechanism. Your body isn't sure when it's going to get its next meal, so it conserves stored fat to use in case of future calorie needs.

Each meal should consist of high protein (builds muscle), moderate carbohydrates (fuel for the body), and low fat (used for energy and organ protection).

Foods like chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, and milk are good sources of protein. For quality carbohydrates, eat complex sources like whole grains, cereals, breads, vegetables, and beans. Fats should be kept to a minimum and they should come from sources like fish oil, olive oil, flax seed, and whole fish.

3. Do three to four cardiovascular workouts each week

This is how you'll burn the majority of your daily calories. Cardio increases your metabolic rate, so that you'll burn more calories throughout the day, even while resting.

30 minutes of cardio, three to four times a week, is enough to raise your metabolism and help burn calories. Any more than that could lead to overtraining.

Choose cardio machines that get more of your body moving. the more you move your body, the more calories you burn. The Stairmaster, biking, and running on the treadmill are all good examples of intense cardio that will move more of your body.

4. Weight train three to four times a week

Weight training will not burn a sufficient amount of fat while you're doing it. Weight training will help you burn more calories and fat in the future.

When you add more lean muscle tissue to your body, you have to expend more energy (burn more calories) just to maintain that lean muscle tissue. So when you're at rest, even sleeping, you'll burn off more calories with this additional lean muscle. The more calories you burn, the more body fat you will lose.

That's why weight training is an important part of the weight loss equation. The more lean muscle tissue you have on your body, the more calories you will burn off as a result.

5. Begin to slowly reduce your calorie intake

In order to lose body fat, you need to expend more calories than you consume. Or simply put, burn off more calories than you eat.

Begin by reducing your daily calorie intake by 150 to 300 calories. Start cutting out extras like butter, cream, mayo, sugar, and any high-calorie dressings or condiments.

Instead, use spices or low-calories sauces to add flavor to your food.

As you reduce your daily calories, begin to observe in the mirror what effect it's having on your body composition. This will help you decide whether or not you should reduce your calories again or if you're making progress where you are.

If you don't see results after a couple weeks of reducing your daily calories, reduce them again by 150 to 300 calories.

This slow, methodical drop in calories will allow you to find the number you need to keep losing fat, without sacrificing lean muscle tissue. If you eat too few calories, your metabolism will slow down and you'll also stop adding lean muscle tissue.

Over time, you'll find the number of daily calories you need to keep losing body fat, without losing lean muscle tissue.

There you have five simple, proven ways you can lose more fat in less time. The more of these tips you use, the quicker you'll begin to see positive changes in the mirror.

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What Is A Flu Pandemic And How Likely Is It? by Sarah Jenkins

A pandemic is a global epidemic in which an infectious disease breaks out over a large geographic region. A flu pandemic is, of course, an epidemic of a strain of the influenza virus. With the recent media coverage of bird flu, many people are becoming educated on avian influenza, pandemics in history, and the likelihood another may occur.

There have actually been several pandemics or epidemics of various flu strains in the last century. One of which, the Spanish Flu, surfaced in 1918 in Massachusetts and spread worldwide, killing 50 million people. This particular strain, H1N1, has been reconstructed by the Center for Disease Control to study the molecular make up of the virus.

The Asian Flu spread from China in 1957 to the United States and led to the death of 70,000 people. Likewise, the Hong Kong Flu was identified in the U.S. in 1968 and led to 34,000 people dying. This strain of the flu virus is still in circulation today.

If you look back into history, there is record of influenza pandemics varying in intensity at 20-40 year intervals. So, to answer the question, "how likely is a flu pandemic", the answer would have to be relatively likely.

However, the history books will also show things like the Black Plague, the Antonine Plague, and the Plague of Justinian; bubonic plague and smallpox being the most likely causes of these pandemics. With our advanced medical technology, these diseases have almost completely been removed from circulation and have little threat on modern society.

For this reason, many people doubt the likelihood of a pandemic considering technical advancements in medical diagnosis and treatment. Others expect a vaccine to be developed before any widespread infection of the bird flu virus.

The current outbreak of avian influenza has infected 131 people and killed 68 of those. With an exceptional mortality rate, this virus has a potential to be a danger. The accelerated spread of the disease is also reason for concern. In less than two years, it has covered Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and is mutating, unfortunately, to a form that may be transmitted more easily. Each of these factors, coupled with the fact that no vaccine for the mutated form has been created and can not be created until after mutation occurs, supports the possibility of a pandemic. If the mutation occurs and a vaccine is developed quickly, there may be no concern for the incredible panic sweeping the world.

Feng Shui In The Bedroom

Most feng shui principals are common sense, so be prepared to ‘clear' and ’Create” before you ‘add’ anything. Since we spend many hours in our bedroom, more than we do in any other room.



Your personal focus should begin IN THE bedroom to create serenity, auspicious circumstances and opportunities and imminent growth.



Let’s start to create serenity with the door and the Greeter the door is where the energy (or chi) enters your space.



A bedroom door needs to open completely (90 degrees /at a right angle.)This represents the full allowance of fortuitous opportunities and good possibilities to come in. Doors that open less than 90* symbolically means restricted of opportunities .



The Greeter is the first thing your eyes see when entering through the doorway in your bedroom. You could strategically place something that energetically says nice things to you, such as a photo, a favorite quote, a painting, sculpture, flower vase or any symbol of welcome.



Clutter and organization Clutter needs to be cleaned up to Create serenity, to live efficiently and to function optimally. Clutter ‘keeps you in the past’ and does not allow forward progress. Symbolically clutter represents all that is left undone in your life. Tackle small projects at first, to avoid “overwhelm”.



Begin with a drawer or a portion of a closet. You’ll then be inspired to move on to the bureau and the entire closet & other cluttered areas. Better organization empowers you. clear energy flow Feng and Shui mean wind and water which both have natural flows. For your safety and well as for clear energy circulation, its best not to have an obstructed walk way. Pick up shoes, bags, wires, and papers to assure good energy flow, ease of movement , a sense of organization & a serene place to rest.



What’s opposite the door Often there is a window across the room directly aligned with your door. This may mean that the energy that comes in and flies right out. A cure for this would be to hang from the ceiling, a multifaceted crystal midway between the door and the window. This will help the energy to stay in your space.



If a wall is opposite your door and the distance is shorter than you are tall, the cure would be to hang a mirror on that wall to help circulate the energy instead of having the energy hit a (brick) wall. . Ideal bed orientation The direction that your bed faces (as you sit up in bed & look over your feet upon waking), determines the ‘command position’. This means your are in control or not!



don’t worry about the absolute direction, like east north, etc. The command position or power position just means that you’re able to see the entrance/ bedroom door. With a sense of command, there lies serene assurance. It is not good to be in direct alignment (feet pointing out the door ~the chinese and other cultures say this is the ‘death position‘~). If you can’t move your bed so that you see the door, the cure is: to rig a mirror to enable yourself to see the door when you sit up in bed.



Try not to have a mirror opposite the foot of the bed. Cure: it is better to place the mirror behind the bed or to its side. This cure assures that you feel, serene & like yourself upon waking. In your bedroom, be careful not to sleep under an exposed beam in the ceiling~ a direct symbol of oppression~,There is no serenity with direct oppression.

Cure: Move the bed, if you can’t move the bed, place two chinese flutes on the wall on either side of the bed to symbolically lift the oppressive energy. Lay on your bed and see if you are in direct alignment with a ‘poison arrow’ which is any sharp corner whose tangent is aimed and shoots ill energy toward your head.



There is no serenity while under attack. Cure: move the bed or soften and camouflage the sharp corner. So you see with this understanding and some ‘work’ at cleaning up first, setting a scene of what represents quiet serene, calm and warm-fuzzy cultivation and then adding a few cures you can invite opportunities, enhance your power. keep the good energy within,, and feel better about yourself and your serene surroundings.

Aromatherapy and Essential Oils

AROMATHERAPY: uses essential oils from flowers, trees, roots, herbs, berries and fruits, to treat emotional disorders such as stress and anxiety as well as a wide range of other ailments and to promote physical, mental and emotional wellness. Oils are either massaged into the skin in diluted form, inhaled, placed in baths, or applied on and around the body.



Aromatherapy is often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology, chiropractic and other wholistic healing.



What is aromatherapy?

It is the controlled use of natural essential oils in the process of physical and emotional healing. You may have discovered that in some ways, you've been experiencing aromatherapy most of your life without even knowing it.



We have all experienced memory recall triggered by a particular scent; perhaps the scent of a favorite flower, or the perfume your grandmother used to wear, or an aunt's linen closet. The event can produce positive or negative memories. Certain scents may trigger negative thoughts of a person or place in your past. Whatever the case, the importance of scent in our lives is quite profound and in some ways, unique to each of us. Aromatherapy is a way to enjoy a controlled use of natural oils to enrich and benefit your life.



What are essential oils?

Whole, pure essential oils come from nature; they are the "essence" of plants. They are droplets of water-like fluid contained in the leaves, stems, bark, flowers, roots and/or fruits of different plants, and give the plant its unique scent. Essential oils are volatile, whereas they easily transfer from a liquid to a gaseous state at room temperature or higher. The amount of essential oil found in most plants is 1 to 2%, but can contain amounts from 0.01 to 10%. They can change in composition and location with a particular plant. For example, orange trees produce neroli oil in their blossoms, orange oil in their citrus, and petitgrain oil in their leaves. Essential oils are also very concentrated and extremely potent, and sometimes 75 to 100 times more concentrated than say, the herb it is present in. This is all the more reason to use these oils with thorough knowledge of their potency.



How are essential oils extracted?

There are two common procedures for extracting true essential oils:

1. Steam distillation
2. Expression



The process of steam distillation has 5 steps:

1. Steam plant material
2. Collect steam carrying aromatic molecules
3. Cool in cold-water bath
4. Produce floral water and essential oil
5. Separate essential oil, then bottle



This process is also the most popular for obtaining the essential oils from plants. The steam is forced into a vat containing the plant material, which ruptures the oil glands and releases the oil. The volatile oils are cooled, separated from the water content, and bottled. It may take hundreds or thousands of pounds of plant material to distill a single pound of the essential oil. Bulgarian Rose oil requires about 4,000 pounds of hand-picked flower petals to make 1 pound of oil, obviously making this one expensive oil!



The second method, extraction, has 4 major steps:

1. Have citrus peels
2. Machine press
3. Obtain essential oils and fruit waxes
4. Separate oils, then bottle



This method is primarily used in the perfume and food industries, and does not produce a 100% pure essential oil. Solvents are used in the process to pull out the soluable molecules; therefore making them incomplete oils. Resins, concretes, absolutes, and pomades result from this method.



How are essential oils taken in?

Essential oils are absorbed into the body two ways; through the skin and through nasal inhalation. Our sense of smell, controlled by the olfactory system, is some 10,000 times greater than any other sense. The olfactory system is directly linked to the limbic system, which is responsible for our emotional state, memory, and certain regulatory function.



Essential oils also penetrate the skin, or the integumentary system. Because essential oils have a low molecular weight and are organic in nature, they are absorbed through the pores and hair follicles of the skin, and unlike synthetic chemicals, they do not accumulate in the body. Absorption can take place anywhere from 15 minutes to 12 hours, and take from 3 to 6 hours to be metabolized in a healthy body. Excessive fat or toughened skin may slow down the rate of absorption; whereas heat, water, exercise, or broken skin may speed it up.



How are essential oils used?

Aromatherapy is used to self-heal and soothe common, everyday health challenges. It is by no means a replacement for the opinion of a licensed physician, and should always be used with respect.



As with all things derived from nature, some essential oils are considered hazardous, and under certain circumstances, should be avoided. Some are phototoxic, neurotoxic, or carcinogenic, and safety precautions should always be considered when working with and administering any essential oil.



Here are common-sense safety points to note:

1. Avoid essential oils deemed as hazardous
2. Keep all essential oils out of the reach of children.
3. Remember essentail oils are very potent.
4. Do not take orally.
5. Follow dilution guidelines carefully. Never use an oil without first diluting.
6. Use 1% or less dilution during pregnancy.
7. Be aware of others with sensitivities or allergies.
8. Do not use on or near the eyes.
9. Do a skin patch test if prone to sensitivities.
10. Use extra care on broken or damaged skin.
11. Avoid phototoxic essential oils if history of skin cancer.
12. Keep them away from light and heat sources.
13. Use only therapeutic genuine and authentic essential oils.