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Other Medicine Hypnosis Hypnotherapy has always been a practice used by many to reduce stress, fight depression, and create a more positive outlook on life in general. Hypnosis is when a person clears his or her mind of all matters, and goes into a deep, relaxing trance where the mind is very open to positive suggestion. Many people ask though, "why would we need to be hypnotized just to receive some good advice?" Well, the answer lies within our own minds, and how we perceive things around us. Ever since we were born, our minds have been observing our surroundings, and how we interact with them. Because of this, we may unconsciously developed predetermined reactions to certain situations. Based on our past experiences, our minds have this set system of reactions and responses to any given circumstance. In order to go beyond our own fears and mental blocks, hypnotherapy may be a good choice to alleviate those negative vibes and instill within us positive and resourceful thinking to make ourselves better. Visit the following sites should you want to learn more about hypnosis. Reiki Meaning "universal life energy" in Japanese, Reiki healing is a practice where the practitioner heals a patient through energy transmitted through the hands. People who have received Reiki treatment have commented that they experienced enhanced health and well-being in body, mind, and spirit. Typically, the practitioner places his/her hands on certain points on the patience that covers the entire body. However, if there is a specific troubled area, the Reiki masters can leave their hands on that area for as long as necessary. Dr. Mikao Usui, the originator of Reiki, not only wanted to use Reiki to channel energy into those who needed it, but he also developed five basic ethical codes for all to live by in order to maintain positive energy.
Visit the following sites to learn more about the mysterious power of Reiki. Pranic Healing Founded by Master Choa Kok Sui, Pranic Healing is similar to Reiki in that the practitioner uses his/her hands to identify the energy imbalance causing the illness in the patient and then proceeds to alleviate the ailment. Prana is a Sanskrit word that means "life force". In TCM, this is also known as "Chi". Pranic Healing closely ties in with Eastern teachings with its belief that the body is a self-repairing entity. All human bodies possess an innate ability to use its energy to heal any ailment. The healing process is naturally accelerated when more energy is focused on the part of the body that is suffering. Unlike Reiki, practitioners do not actually place their hands on the patient to transfer the positive, healing energy. The hands stay about 4-5 inches away from the body. It is taught that the palm of your hands contain chakras, which are energy centers. Using the chakras, practitioners can locate the source of the ailment, which is seen as a disturbance in the body's energy field. If you are interested in Pranic Healing, visit these following sites: Thai Traditional Medicine/Nuad Bo ' Rarn Strongly influenced by both TCM and India's Ayurvedic medicine, Thai medicine and healing practices have been in existence for the past 25 centuries. One of the primary practices of Thai Traditional Medicine is Nuad Bo "Rarn, a physical form of therapy that is used to treat many of the afflictions experienced by people. Although frequently thought to be a form of massage, it contains factors and methods that are inherently different from the everyday ideas of massage. The purpose here is to improve inner and outer energy and health through physical touch. Nuad Bo 'Rarn is practiced very slowly, with both the practitioner and patient meditating together. Many of the ideals behind this practice stem from the Buddhist concepts of compassion, loving kindness, joy, and equanimity. Because of the care for the mental and physical state of the patients, this type of physical therapy is also used for those with mental disorders. The stomach or abdominal area of the patient's body is the main focus of Thai Medicine/Nuad Bo 'Rarn. It is believed that all of a person's energy emanates from this region, especially close to the navel area. As a result much of the physical treatments involve massaging the abdominal. Spirituality is still an integral part of Thai medicine. It is reported that in Thailand, all practitioners must start their day with prayer and meditation. Vietnamese Traditional Medicine There have been three separate paths in Vietnamese Traditional Medicine, each with its own distinct ideologies and contributions to Vietnamese society. These are Thuoc Bac (Northern Medicine), Thuoc Nam (Southern Medicine), and Thuoc Tay (Western Medicine). With Thuoc Bac or Northern Medicine it is believed that a person's health is dependent upon his/her harmony with the surrounding environment, much like TCM. Illness was seen as weakness of the overall balance between external and internal, physical and moral forces. Vietnamese practitioners of Northern Medicine relied on the four-part clinical examinations: visual inspection, auditory perception, questioning the patient, and taking his pulses. Emphasis was placed on being able to properly diagnose the patient from observance of signs, instead of any feedback from the patient (i.e. asking about past medical history). The second tradition available to Vietnamese was Thuoc Nam, or 'Southern Medicine'. It relies almost exclusively on tropical plants and animals native to Vietnam. It was a poor man's medicine, generally using ingredients readily available nearby and involving a minimum of processing. Most knowledge was passed unselfconsciously from one generation to the next. For example, in an area where Southern Medicine was heavily practiced, everyone would automatically know that pinching or pricking the forehead could treat headaches. The third Vietnamese medical tradition Thuoc Tay is more of a spiritual, almost shamanic practice that has no base in science or even from natural resources like Southern Medicine. Practitioners would use different methods of warding off "evil spirits" or find ways or exorcising them if one should become afflicted. Examples of these practices can go as early as pregnancy, when mothers wore amulets to protect their unborn child, to hanging special symbols outside the door to ward off demons that make little toddlers sick. Although all three practices of Vietnamese Traditional Medicine don't necessarily complement each other, they do co-exist in a land that has learned to accept all three as part of their rich cultural heritage. Tibetan Science of Healing Known in the Tibetan language as "Sopa Rig", the Tibetan Science of Healing has flourished throughout Central Asia for the past 1100 years. Bringing together components of Chinese, Greek, and Indian medical traditions, Tibetans have fused these with their own practices to create a powerful system for healing. Widely practiced today in places such as Tibet, Mongolia, Nepal, and India, "Sopa Rig" is slowly gaining attention in North America as well. Much like TCM, Tibetans believe that optimal mental and physical health stems from a balance inside the body. According to them, there exist three main energies inside all bodies- Bile, Phlegm, and Vital Wind. These energies connect all the organs, tissues, and main centers of a body in one harmonious system. When this system is thrown out of balance, that is when illness occurs. Not eating properly, emotional problems, stress, bad weather/surroundings, and microorganisms cause imbalances in this system. It is also believed that three general "evils" or "poisons" are responsible for the factors that cause imbalances in our systems- Hatred, Desire, and Delusion. Practitioners of Tibetan medicine first diagnose ailments in patients by feeling six pulse points on each wrist. This is followed by visually examining urine samples, and finally, questioning the patient. Much like other Eastern medicinal practices, Tibetan medicine only aims to assist the body's natural healing abilities to fight off the sickness. Typically, herbal and mineral supplements are given to the patient to correct the energy imbalances. Consultation on proper diet is also given if asked by the patient. Indonesian Herbal Medicine Known as "Jamu" the Traditional Herbal Medicine of Indonesia differs from TCM in that while some formulas in Traditional Chinese Medicine require animal parts, almost the entire practice of Indonesian medicine centers on herbs. Over 80% of the Indonesian population have one time of another used "Jamu" to alleviate a host of ailments, from joint pains to the common cold. It is stated that there are so many formulas in Jamu that it covers almost of all human ailments. In addition to its health values, the benefits of Jamu also delve into beauty, from skin whitening, hair treatment, and body slimming. There have not been a whole lot of written documentation on the history and progression of Jamu. All of the herbs used in the formulas are found in the large forests of Indonesia, so it remains very closely tied with the culture there. One site quoted that "Jamu is to them as milk is to Westerners." Practitioners of Jamu like to stress that their herbal treatments are all natural, very few side effects, and safe for all ages. Because of all the extremely rare herbs and plant life that reside in Indonesia, researchers here are beginning to notice and conduct experiments over the validity of its health claims. Filipino Healing Arts They say that traditional therapeutic massage in the Philippines is as old as the first inhabitants of that region. Mostly known as "hilot" or "hilut" to the locals, the term for massage therapy actually has several different variations due to the many dialects of the Philippines. Even with the advent of modern medicine and technology into the Filipino culture, the traditional healing arts retains a vital role in the people's health and well-being. Practitioners place an important value in the spiritualism of healing, and ailments are caused by sprits that dwell among everyone. For example, a person accidentally unleashing a spirit inside some object may cause a sickness, and it is the massage therapist's job to drive out the spirit through physical touch. The Filipino Healing Arts has a concept of human interaction with its environment called the "hot-cold" syndrome. A person's body can not undergo severe change in temperature in a short amount of time, or else it causes an imbalance between the environment, making the body susceptible to illness. For example, if a person who has been doing strenuous work for hours (raising the body temperature) suddenly takes a cold shower right afterwards, that person is weakening his/her body. There are quite a few things still not fully certain about all the healing arts present in the Philippines. But with modern medicine also making an impact, we can honestly say that the people there can truly enjoy the best of both worlds. The Staff of the Health & Wellness Center selected a few columns from various online sources for your reading pleasure. Please check back often as we are always adding more links. If you know of one that should be included on our site, please email it to us at wellness@asianmall.com! |
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