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		<title>Kabbalah Reiki &#8211; Two Alternative Healing Medicines</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val Lovejoy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alternative Healing]]></category>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><h2><span style="color: #800080;">Kabbalah Reiki &#8211; A Combination Of Two Healing Arts</span></h2>
<p><strong>Reiki</strong> works with internal energy centers and <strong>Kabbalah</strong> means to accept or receive, so it is easy to see why these two esoteric arts have come together to form <strong><em>Kabbalah Reiki</em></strong>. The energy centers in Reiki are called <strong>Chakras</strong>, this is a Sankskrit word meaning wheel. There are seven of these Chakras in Reiki. They are inside the body and each of them represent different energy channels.<span id="more-928"></span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">The  Seven Chakras Important to Optimal Natural Health</span></h3>
<p>The Chakras are: The <strong>crown</strong> chakra &#8211; Sahasrara, the <strong>Third Eye</strong> chakra -Ajna, representing the <strong>forehead</strong>, the <strong>throat</strong> chakra &#8211; Vishuddha, the <strong>heart</strong> chakra &#8211; Anahata, the <strong>solar plexus</strong> chakra &#8211; Manipura, the <strong>sacral</strong> chakra &#8211; Svadhisthana, the <strong>root</strong> chakra -Muladhara.</p>
<p>These Chakras line up from the <strong>base of the spine to the crown of the head.</strong> They are <em>defined by both color and energy</em>, each color being the same as the colors of the spectrum, or a rainbow if you like. So they start with red at the base of the spine and move up through orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet or white at the crown. They are also representative of an <strong>emotion</strong> which is able to obstruct the Chakras. What Reiki does is clear the energy centers when they are blocked by anxiety, stress, trauma, frustration or the inability to deal with problems.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Chakras Unblocked by Reiki</span></h3>
<p>Reiki is able to efficiently unblock Chakras and place the body in a state of harmonious function. In other words, it creates a balance between body and soul and allows for the effective functioning of the recipient. It also works as a key to discover underlying problems by unblocking and balancing the appropriate Chakras.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Kabbalah is also an alternative healing art. </span></h3>
<p>It is believed that Moses brought this oral law known as <strong>Kabbalah</strong> down from Mount Sinai at the same time as he brought down the Ten Commandments. It is a tradition which helps to understand the true meanings of hidden messages in the Torah.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">What is the Tree of Life?</span></h3>
<p>Kabbalah healing is based on the <strong><em>Tree of Life</em></strong> and 11 spheres known as <em>Spherot</em>. These Spherot are <strong>Keter</strong>-Crown, <strong>Da&#8217;at</strong>-Knowledge, <strong>Hokmah</strong>-Wisdom, <strong>Binah</strong>-Intelligence, <strong>Hesed</strong>-Mercy, <strong>Geburah</strong>-Power, <strong>Tif&#8217;eret</strong>-Kingdom, <strong>Nezah</strong>-Triumph, <strong>Hod</strong>-Glory, <strong>Yesod</strong>-Foundation and <strong>Malkut</strong>-Kingdom. Interestingly, another meaning of Kabbalah in terms of the Hebrew root word, is to <em>&#8220;find parallels&#8221;</em> referring to the parallels between space, time and soul.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Disorders and illness influenced by limitations and constrictions</span></h3>
<p>The relationship between Kabbalah and healing, much like the relationship between Reiki and healing, is contained in the perspective that &#8220;illness&#8221;, particularly mental disorders (stress, tension, anxiety, etc) , is a result of <em>constricted consciousness</em>. In Reiki, this is blocked Chakras or energy channels. In Kabbalah, it is <strong>Mitzrayim-Egypt</strong> which means<em> limitations or straits</em>.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Health and healing are supported by expanding consciousness</span></h3>
<p>Egypt is symbolic of entrapment and it is the responsibility of the Kabbalah healer to assist the patient to be released from their own mental Egypt. The result of this release is aimed to allow the receiver to achieve a state of <strong>Yod-Hay-Vav-Hay</strong> (pron; <em>Ado-nai</em>) or <strong>expansive consciousness</strong>.</p>
<p>Constricted consciousness is limiting and is referred to in Kabbalah as <strong>Elo-him</strong>. This means a world which is ruled by only rational and natural laws. In the state of <strong>Ado- Nai</strong>, there is a <em>harmonious</em> working of the past, present and future all together. It is much the same as Reiki where unblocking the Chakras allows the receiver to be able to reach a higher state of consciousness.</p>
<h3> <span style="color: #008000;">How have limitaions and constrictions contributed to your illnesses?</span></h3>
<p>How do you breakthrough, expand and unblock when you are stuck, sluggish or ill?</p>
<p>Please`reply in the comments section.</p>
<p>You can experience <a title="Free Reiki Healing" href="thrivenaturalhealth.com/free-reiki-healing">reiki alternative healing right now</a>.</p>
<p>May you be blessed with increased wisdom and your best <em>natural health</em>,</p>
<p>Val Lovejoy<br />
Reiki Master<br />
<a href="http://www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com">www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com</a></p>
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		<title>Alternative Medicine for Arthritis</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:25:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val Lovejoy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alternative Healing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[arthritis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[distant reiki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healing energy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you suffer from arthritis and joint pain?
Millions of people around the globe do, too. Arthritis is painful, can worsen and can be debilitating over time. Your health practitioner has a wealth of options to give you relief.

 
Many people find chiropractic, acupuncture, herbs, homeopathy and massage helpful in the quest for arthritis pain relief.

You can do more to encourage healthy joints and arthritis pain relief. Here is a powerful mind-body exercise and distant reiki healing for you.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><h3><span style="color: #008000;">Do you suffer from arthritis and joint pain?</span></h3>
<p>Millions of people around the globe do, too. Arthritis is painful, can worsen and can be debilitating over time. Your health practitioner has a wealth of options to give you relief. Here is an overview of alternative medicine for arthritis. Below is a specific healing exercise to support healthy joints and movement.</p>
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Many people find <em>chiropractic, acupuncture, herbs, homeopathy</em> and <em>massage</em> helpful in the quest for <strong>arthritis pain relief</strong>.<br />
 </p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Supplements for Healthy Joints</span></h3>
<p> <br />
<strong>Supplements</strong> such as <strong>vitamins C, the B vitamins, E, glucosamine and chondroitin</strong> (these two  support healthy cartilage), <strong>calcium, magnesium</strong> and <strong>omega 3 fatty acids</strong> may support healthy joints.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Exercise to Strengthen Joints and Encourage Flexibility</span></h3>
<p>  <br />
<strong>Exercise</strong> can be helpful, particularly exercise that is not too stressful on the joints, such as <em>swimming</em> and <em>biking</em> (except for some folks with knee problems). It is a good idea to slowly <strong>warm up and cool down</strong>. <em>Stretching</em> before and after exercise is important.</p>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;">Diet and Nutrition for Joint Health</span><br />
 </h3>
<p>Be sure to watch your diet and eat plenty of <em>vegetables</em> and <em>fruits</em>. <strong>Flavonoids</strong> and <strong>antioxidants</strong> such as those found in <em>blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and grapes</em> are all healthful.</p>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #000080;">There is much more you can do to <em>minimize pain</em> and encourage <em>natural health and healing</em>.</span></h3>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;"><em>Stress</em> can be a large factor in arthritis pain. </span></h3>
<p> <br />
<strong>Mind-body techniques</strong> to help manage and reduce stress such as <em>hypnosis, meditation, visualization and affirmations</em> offer help.</p>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;"><em>Reiki</em> natural healing energy supports health and movement</span><br />
 </h3>
<p><em>Healing energy</em> such as <strong>reiki</strong> and <strong>chi energy </strong>supports the increased flow of healthy energy throughout your body, breaking up energy blockages that may contribute to distress. Reiki also balances and harmonizes the energy of your body so that it flows smoothly and evenly throughout your system.</p>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;">Here is an alternative healing exercise for you. It combines a mind-body exercise and reiki healing energy in a natural health approach.</span></h3>
<ol>
<li> Sit and <strong>relax</strong> in a comfortable, quiet place.</li>
<li>In your mind, place your <strong>daily concerns</strong> outside the door.</li>
<li>Close your eyes and take <strong>three deep breaths</strong>, allowing your belly to rise on the in-breath and fall on the out-breath.</li>
<li>Mentally, slowly <strong>scan your body</strong> from your toes to the top of your head.</li>
<li><strong>Notice</strong> where you move easily and clearly through areas of or body and where you find difficult spots. <em>Don’t judge</em> or try to change those hard spots, just look at them.</li>
<li><strong>Do you find areas that are hot or cold? Tight, congested, knotty, hard?</strong> What color are they? Do they have a sound, feel, smell or taste?</li>
<li>When you’ve finished the scan, <strong>go back, one by one, to those difficult and arthritic areas</strong>.</li>
<li><em>Gently</em> allow and <strong>encourage natural healing energy</strong> to enter those areas.</li>
<li>See, hear, and feel those areas <strong>relaxing, loosening and clearing</strong>. Visualize any blockages or build ups opening, dispersing and being released from your body.</li>
<li>Imagine <strong>cool blue or green energy</strong> flowing clearly through the area. Notice the temperature change that occurs. Become aware how the area feels differently.</li>
</ol>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #000080;">As a chi energy and reiki master, I am sending you <span style="color: #008000;"><span style="color: #800080;">distant reiki healing</span> </span><em><span style="color: #008000;">now</span></em> with these words.</span></h3>
<p> <br />
<strong>Do this exercise one or more times a day for 30 days</strong> or as long as needed.</p>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;">What did you experience through this exercise?</span> <span style="color: #008000;">How do you get relief from arthritis</span> <span style="color: #008000;">pain?</span><br />
 </h3>
<p>Tell us about it in the comment section.</p>
<p> <br />
If you would like to know more, <strong>read</strong>-</p>
<p><a title="Love As Alternative Medicine" href="thriventauralhealth.com/love-as-alternative-medicine">Love as Alternative Medicine</a></p>
<p><a title="Reiki Blessing for Energy" href="thrivenaturalhealth.com/reiki-blessing-for-energy">Reiki Blessing for Energy</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p> <br />
May you move freely, live pain free and most of all, enjoy your precious life,<br />
 </p>
<p>Val Lovejoy<br />
Chi Energy and Reiki Master<br />
<a href="http://www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com">www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com</a></p>
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		<title>Love as Alternative Medicine</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:42:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val Lovejoy</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><h3><span style="color: #008000;">Wisdom says <span style="color: #000080;">love</span> is a powerful <span style="color: #000080;">alternative medicine</span>.</span> </h3>
<p> <br />
<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-750" title="alternative-medicine-healing-heart" src="http://thrivenaturalhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/alternative-medicine-healing-heart.jpg" alt="alternative-medicine-healing-heart" width="200" height="150" />Don’t scoff at it. It’s true. <strong>Love is more powerful and healing than you know</strong> and more beneficial to your natural health.</p>
<p> <br />
Remember a time, a specific time, when you felt strong love for another person. How exactly did it feel to you? Where in your body did you feel it? What were the sensations?</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Love makes you feel good- NOW</span></h3>
<p>Most people experience love for another as one of the <strong>most pleasurable and desired emotions</strong> and sensations. Love stimulates us, makes us feel very alive. Colors may seem brighter and sharper.</p>
<p> <br />
We feel energized and may engage in life with renewed enthusiasm. We feel more optimistic and powerful. Love focuses us with riveting force in the present moment, even as we may chase it or flee it in another moment.</p>
<blockquote><p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>The present moment is all we have and where we truly are alive.</strong></span></p></blockquote>
<p> <br />
Usually, the feeling of love is accompanied by a feeling of <em>expansiveness</em>, of being open, especially<br />
in the chest and heart. At the same time we feel more energized, we feel more relaxed, less stressed, more secure, competent and self confident. We feel connected and life feels more meaningful.</p>
<blockquote><p><span style="color: #800080;">We feel, well, just plain <strong>happier</strong>.</span></p></blockquote>
<p> </p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Love boosts your health</span></h3>
<p> <br />
The effects of love- <strong>happiness, relaxation, optimism, focus, being present, energized, self love</strong> and<strong> feeling life has meaning</strong>- are strongly associated with <strong>health</strong>, longevity and overall well being.</p>
<p> <br />
<strong>Physically</strong>, love may stimulate neurotransmitters and biochemicals like <strong>oxytocin</strong> and <strong>endorphins</strong> which are pleasurable. It may cause cardiovascular arteries and veins to relax and open. We may breath more deeply giving us more oxygen. It is possible it might have a beneficial effect on the immune system, although I know of no studies done on that subject. These effects would be good for overall peak natural health.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Want to help the world? </span></h3>
<p>These potent positive effects may also extend to community and our relationship with the world. <em>Oxytocin is a bonding biochemical</em>. It is what helps us <strong>connect </strong>to others,<strong> empathize</strong>, want to <strong>help</strong> them. Maybe a little love before battle might avert some wars and solve some problems.</p>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;">Practice loving-kindness every day.<br />
</span> </h3>
<p>Sit and breath in the people in your life one by one and their feelings. Suspend judgement. Breath out love to them for who they are. <em>Don’t forget to include yourself!</em></p>
<p> <br />
So, next time you want a <strong>natural health boost</strong>, kiss your partner, hug a friend, <em>say- and truly feel- <strong>“I love you”.</strong></em></p>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;">Here’s is a chi energy and reiki healing of love for you-</span></h3>
<p> <br />
I am sending you <strong>chi energy</strong> and <strong>reiki</strong> <strong><span style="color: #000080;">for love of <em>exactly</em> who you are</span></strong>. This distant reiki and chi energy is actually being sent to you right <span style="color: #000080;"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">now</span></strong></span>. Allow yourself to open to it, take it in. Sit with it awhile. Let yourself feel it.<br />
 </p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">How do you show love to others and yourself? How do you feel when you do this?<br />
</span> </h3>
<p>Share with us in the comment section. </p>
<p> <br />
Like this article? <strong><span style="color: #000080;">R</span><span style="color: #000080;">ead-</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a title="Reiki Blessing for Energy" href="thrivenaturalhealth.com/reiki-blessing-for-energy">Reiki Blessing for Energy</a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><a title="Reiki Blessing for Hope" href="thrivenaturalhealth.com/reiki-blessing-for-hope">Reiki Blessing for Hope</a></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><strong> </strong></span><br />
Much love and healing energy for you and your best natural health,<br />
 <br />
Val Lovejoy<br />
Chi Energy and Reiki Master<br />
<a href="http://www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com">www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com</a></p>
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		<title>Alternative Healing Secrets for Flu and Colds</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 19:51:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val Lovejoy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flu worries or a cold got you down? Here are some little known alternative healing techniques to help support your immune system. There is also a special bonus of a distant reiki healing for immune system health.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><h3><em><span style="color: #000080;">Feeling miserable with the <span style="color: #008000;">flu or a cold</span>? Or, are you building a <span style="color: #008000;">healthy immune system</span> so you can keep flu and colds away or recover quickly?</span></em></h3>
<p> <br />
<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-712" title="echinacea-and-reiki-for-immune-system-support" src="http://thrivenaturalhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/echinacea-and-reiki-for-immune-system-support.jpg" alt="echinacea-and-reiki-for-immune-system-support" width="200" height="301" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Colds and flu are unpleasant and disruptive at best and can lead to deadly complications. Alternative healing for colds and flu may support your immune system health.</p>
<p><em>photo- <strong>Echinacea</strong>-</em> John J Mosesso and nbii</p>
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<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;">Here are alternative healing tips to support your natural health and immune system.</span></h3>
<p> <br />
How about boosting the support you give your immune system by including <strong>mind-body techniques</strong> such as <em>meditation, affirmations and positive psychology</em>?</p>
<p> <br />
Imagine taking the time to <strong>relax and meditate</strong>.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Settle</strong> into a chair or lie down.</li>
<li><strong>Intend to relax</strong>, shut your eyes and breathe deeply three times.</li>
<li>Take a moment and just feel your <strong>breath </strong>go in and out.</li>
<li>When you feel settled, <strong>scan your body</strong> slowly from toe to head asking each part how it is and what it needs to be at its peak health.</li>
<li><strong>Thank each part of your body</strong> for the fabulous job it is doing for you.</li>
<li>Afterwards, <strong>make a plan</strong> to care for the needs of each part of your body.</li>
</ul>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;">Next, minimize and transform stress and be kind to yourself.</span></h3>
<p> <br />
I mean <em>really be kind to yourself</em>. Many people do not know how to be kind to themselves.</p>
<ul>
<li>You need to <strong>set good boundaries.</strong> Try being assertive about your needs, calmly expressing what you want and feel while owning your emotions and needs as your own.</li>
<li><strong>Soothe </strong>yourself when you are stressed, frustrated, or ill. Seek out a <strong>supportive family member or friend</strong>. Whether you talk about what’s bothering you or just enjoy each other’s company, you can feel less alone and more cared for.</li>
<li>Pick up your <strong>favorite hobby</strong>. I take gardening breaks. Zipping out to the garden for a few minutes gets me moving, pleases me immensely, and calms my mind. When I come back to my work, I feel fresher and more energized. I may even have new ideas about a knotty problem.</li>
<li><strong>Watch a favorite show or play a game</strong>. Kick back and have some easy, untaxing fun.</li>
<li><strong>Enjoy your senses</strong>. Revel in a soothing hot bath with delicious soaps. Burn a scented candle or oils with a fragrance that truly pleases you. (I have a fabulous chocolate scented candle.) Look at beautiful imagery, photos or art. Get a massage. Listen to your favorite music or the birdsong in your yard. Eat your favorite food slowly, savoring each bite. (And <span style="color: #000080;"><strong><em>chicken soup</em></strong> </span>is great when you have a cold or flu!)</li>
</ul>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;">Try <span style="color: #000080;">reiki</span> and healing energy as a super immune system support booster.</span></h3>
<p> <br />
<strong><em><span style="color: #000000;">Reiki</span></em></strong> is a gentle, harmless yet powerful, <strong>natural alternative healing energy</strong>.</p>
<p> <br />
<strong>If you are not a <em><span style="color: #000080;">reiki practitioner</span></em></strong>, visit one to get a treatment. Or, better yet, become a reiki practitioner yourself by being attuned by a <em>reiki master</em>. It’s easy to do.</p>
<p> <br />
<strong>If you are a reiki practitioner</strong>, support your immune system by giving yourself reiki with the <span style="color: #000080;"><strong>reiki power symbol</strong></span> to your upper chest area where the <strong>thymus</strong> is located. The thymus is important to the immune system.</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">For colds and flu, give yourself reiki to your <strong>throat chakra</strong>, your <strong>sinuses</strong> and <strong>ear canals</strong> as well as your <strong>head- front, back, sides and top</strong>. </span>You can also give yourself a <strong>full body reiki treatment</strong>.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Here&#8217;s a reiki healing for you- </span></h3>
<blockquote><p><span style="color: #000080;">I am sending you <span style="color: #000000;"><strong><em>actual</em> distant reiki healing</strong> </span>for support of your immune system against colds and flu. You are receiving it <strong><span style="font-size: medium;">now</span></strong>, if you desire it.</span></p></blockquote>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;">Finally, let’s reiterate the basics because they really are important to the support of a healthy immune system.</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Eat</strong> plenty of fresh <strong>vegetables, fruits and grains</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Exercise</strong> regularly, preferably outdoors in fresh air and sunlight.</li>
<li><strong>Drink your water</strong>.</li>
<li>Take a highly absorbable <strong>multi vitamin</strong>. <em>Vitamin C</em> may be useful. You might consider <em>Vitamin E</em> and <em>omega 3s</em>.</li>
<li><strong>Zinc, Echinacea, and Goldenseal</strong> can be supportive when taken at the first sign of cold or flu symptoms.</li>
<li>Get your <strong>rest</strong>- at least 8 hours or more.</li>
</ul>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;">What is your favorite way to take care of yourself when you feel a cold or flu coming on?</span></h3>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">How do you support your immune system and ward off colds and flu?</span></h3>
<p>Please share in the comment section. <br />
You might also like to <strong>read -</strong></p>
<p><a title="Alternative Healing for Allergies" href="thrivenaturalhealth.com/alternative-healing-for-allergies">Alternative Healing for Allergies</a></p>
<p><a title="Reiki For Headache Relief" href="thrivenaturalhealth.com/reiki-for-headache-relief">Reiki for Headache Relief</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Here’s to your vibrant, strong, natural health!<br />
 <br />
Val Lovejoy<br />
Alternative Healing and Reiki Master<br />
<a href="http://www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com">www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com</a></p>
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		<title>Alternative Healing for Allergies</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 19:05:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val Lovejoy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[fatigue]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you suffer from stubborn allergies causing you annoying discomfort? You might find this powerful alternative healing method helpful. 

This potent method combines healing energy like reiki with self-hypnosis for allergies and several other techniques.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><h3><span style="color: #008000;">Do you suffer from stubborn allergies causing you discomfort or misery? </span></h3>
<p> <br />
Sneezing, congestion, itching, irritation and that tired, miserable feeling can all be pretty unpleasant. And, avoiding an airborne or <strong>environmental allergen</strong> is not always possible.</p>
<p> <br />
Various methods can encourage your <strong>naturally healthy</strong> body- <em><strong><span style="color: #000080;">the great way you feel when you’re not suffering from allergies. </span></strong></em></p>
<p> <br />
<strong>Homeopathy</strong> for allergies and <strong>herbs</strong> for allergies have been positively used for hundreds of years. Western medicine <em>allergy shots, prescribed medications, and other suggestions</em> of your doctor are good to follow.</p>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;">Sometimes you need more support. </span></h3>
<p> <br />
You might find this alternative healing method helpful in supporting the <strong>natural health of your respiratory, immune, digestive and skin systems.</strong></p>
<p> <br />
This method combines <strong>healing energy</strong> like <strong><span style="color: #000080;">reiki </span></strong>with <em>positive thinking, meditation, visualization, self-hypnosis for allergies, and affirmations</em>. It is a potent combination to support your natural health. It’s easy and pleasant to do.</p>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;">So, let’s get started!</span></h3>
<p> </p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Sit or lie</strong> </span>in a comfortable position where you won’t be disturbed. Leave your daily concerns outside the door. <em>Close your eyes</em>. Take three <strong><span style="color: #000080;">deep breaths</span></strong>, allowing your belly to rise on the in breath and fall on the out breath.</li>
<li><strong><em><span style="color: #000000;">Think</span></em></strong> about a time when you were <span style="color: #000080;"><strong>allergy free</strong>.</span> A time when your breathing is free and open, your face relaxed, and your skin smooth, clear and soft.  What wonderful scent do you smell? Drink in the fresh air. Feel it entering your nose and going fully and smoothly into your lungs. The life giving air fills your head and you feel energized by this, fully alive.</li>
<li><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Remember your favorite meal</span></strong> feeling delightful and delicious in your mouth and stomach and giving you <strong><em><span style="color: #000080;">lots of energy</span></em></strong> throughout the day. What did you eat? How did it smell? How did it feel in your mouth? What were the textures?</li>
<li>Your nose, lungs and breathing passages, your head and mind, your skin, your mouth, stomach and intestines <strong><em>want to feel this way every day</em></strong>. They are designed to feel this way. <strong><span style="color: #000080;">They feel this way naturally without your thinking about it.</span></strong> And when you do think about it you can call forth this feeling any time and all the time.</li>
<li><strong>Feeling revitalized and energized</strong>, slowly open your eyes and when you are ready continue with your day. <em>You know you can do this whenever you want.</em></li>
<li>Do this exercise <strong>2 or more times per day for 30 days</strong> or until you feel you don’t need it.</li>
</ul>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;">Here is a distant reiki healing for you-</span></h3>
<blockquote><p><strong><span style="color: #800080;">I am sending you actual distant <span style="color: #000080;">reiki</span> healing for allergy health- <em><span style="color: #000080;">Now</span></em>. You can access it anytime you wish.</span></strong></p></blockquote>
<h3>  <br />
<span style="color: #008000;">What is your experience with this exercise? What other things do you do for allergy relief?</span></h3>
<p> <br />
Please share in the comment section.</p>
<p> <br />
<em>You might also want to read-</em></p>
<p><a title="Reiki For Headache Relief" href="thrivenaturalhealth.com/reiki-for-headache-relief">Reiki for Headache Relief</a></p>
<p><a title="Reiki Healing for Fatigue" href="thrivenaturalhealth.com/reiki-healing-for-fatigue">Reiki Healing for Fatigue</a></p>
<p><a title="Energy Cleanse for Natural Health" href="thrivenaturalhealth.com/energy-cleanse-for-natural-health">Energy Cleanse for Natural Health</a></p>
<p><em> </em><br />
May each breath bring you full natural health,</p>
<p>Val Lovejoy<br />
Natural Energy Healing<br />
Reiki Master<br />
<a href="http://www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com">www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 18:56:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val Lovejoy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here's a potent seven step alternative healing method for back pain relief. You can do this easy, no cost method yourself.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><h3><span style="color: #008000;">Do you suffer from back pain?</span></h3>
<p>  <br />
You’re not alone. <strong>Back pain</strong> is one of the most common and debilitating health complaints people have. <strong>Western medicine </strong>and<strong> <span style="color: #000080;"><em>alternative medicine</em></span></strong><span style="color: #000080;"> </span>such as <strong>chiropractic </strong>and<strong> acupuncture</strong> may all be able to help.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">First, give yourself proper support</span></h3>
<p>You should have comfortable back-healthy <strong>chairs</strong> and <strong>bed</strong>, as well as <strong>shoes</strong> with excellent support for your type of feet and gait. I believe bed, chairs and shoes are among <em>the most neglected factors in back health.</em></p>
<p>Also, get regular appropriate <strong>exercise</strong> to give you strong healthy back muscles.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Mind-Body alternative healing methods for back pain relief</span></h3>
<p><strong>Energy healing</strong> such as <em><strong><span style="color: #000080;">reiki</span></strong></em> and <em><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>qigong</strong></span></em> in conjunction with <strong>positive psychological strategies</strong> such as <strong><span style="color: #000080;"><em>meditation</em>, <em>visualization</em>, <em>affirmations</em></span></strong> and <strong><em><span style="color: #000080;">positive thinking</span></em> </strong>can all be helpful adjuncts to your treatment regime, too.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Try this potent <span style="color: #000080;">Seven Step Method </span>for back pain relief<br />
 </span></h3>
<ol>
<li>Lying down or sitting up straight with good support, prepare for a <strong>meditative state</strong>. Put your daily cares outside the door. Take 3 long, deep breaths with your belly rising on the in breath and falling on the out breath. Close your eyes.</li>
<li><strong>Visualize</strong> your spine and back muscles beginning with your tailbone and working your way up to your neck and head.</li>
<li>Relax your inner focus and allow colors, images, sounds, sensations (like heavy, airy, congested, stormy, flowing, etc.), words, stories or any other <strong>intuition</strong> to come to mind. Just take note of them, don’t try to change them right at the moment.</li>
<li><strong>Ask each part of your back that gave you information what it needs to be healthy.</strong> Ask for clarification if necessary.</li>
<li>Send <strong>gratitude</strong> to every part of your back. After all, it has been the literal backbone of your body for your whole life!</li>
<li>Now, if you are a reiki practitioner, <strong>send reiki natural healing energy</strong> with the power symbol up your spine and throughout your back like a tree sucking up nourishment from its roots through its trunk, branches and leaves. Send extra reiki to any special spots you noticed in your in initial scan.  If you don&#8217;t practice reiki, don&#8217;t worry&#8230;.<span style="color: #000080;"><em><strong>I am sending reiki healing energy to your back now. You can call on this reiki healing energy whenever you wish.</strong></em></span></li>
<li>Spend a few moments <strong>relaxing and absorbing this healing energy</strong>. Then, open your eyes and slowly return to your day.</li>
</ol>
<p> </p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #008000;">What did you experience in this exercise?<br />
What ways do you deal with back pain?</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="color: #000000;">Please share with us in the comment section.</span><br />
</span></p>
<p>You might also find these articles useful-</p>
<p><a title="Energy Cleanse for Natural Health" href="thrivenaturalhealth.com/energy-cleanse-for-natural-health">Energy Cleanse for Natural Health</a></p>
<p><a title="Reiki for Headache Relief" href="thrivenaturalhealth.com/reiki-for-headache-relief">Reiki for Headache Relief</a></p>
<p>To a strong, healthy, happy back and vibrant natural health,<br />
 <br />
Val Lovejoy,<br />
Reiki and Energy Master<br />
<a href="http://www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com">www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com</a></p>
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		<title>Energy Cleanse for Natural Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 19:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val Lovejoy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alternative Healing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chi]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[fatigue]]></category>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><span style="color: #000080;"><em><strong>Ever wish you could feel bright and fresh like your just cleaned home?<br />
</strong></em></span> </p>
<p>Sweep out that cluttered, heavy energy you’ve been dragging around. Try a great feeling, easy alternative healing <strong>energy cleanse</strong> to support your vibrant <em>natural health</em>.</p>
<p> <br />
We are all composed of energy, sometimes called <strong>chi</strong> (<em>qi</em>). It flows in specific channels throughout your body somewhat like blood in arteries and veins. Sometimes that energy can become clogged, sticky with impurities, or a little ‘off’ in its flow. You can clear your energetic self and encourage its free and proper flow. You might find yourself amazed at the positive results.</p>
<h3> <br />
<span style="color: #008000;">Here is a simple, quick alternative healing <span style="color: #000080;">chi energy cleanse </span>you can do anytime.</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Stand or sit</strong> and center yourself. Set aside daily concerns and bring your attention to this exercise.</li>
<li><strong>Close your eyes</strong> or allow their focus to go soft.</li>
<li><strong>Breathe in</strong> slowly and deeply allowing your belly to rise. Breathe out slowly, allowing your belly to fall. Do this three times.</li>
<li><strong>Place one hand on your dan tien</strong> (a major energy center about 2 inches below your naval, also called <em>tanden</em>). Place your other hand on the corresponding spot on your <strong>lower back</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Allow chi energy to flow </strong>through your hands into your dan tien.</li>
<li><strong><em>Intend</em></strong> for your energetic body to be cleansed. <em>Intention</em> is of the utmost importance.</li>
<li><strong>Visualize, hear or sense </strong>all impurities, clogs, obstacles, discolored energy, and ‘off’ or ‘not right’ energy to be leaving your body through your feet and toes into the earth. The earth will compost and cleanse that ‘off’ energy.</li>
<li><strong>Do this until you feel your energy running free and clear</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Appreciate</strong> this wonderful healing energy and the energy of your own body.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">What do experience when you try this exercise? Do you have any favorite energy cleansing techniques?</span></h3>
<p>Please share them with us in the comment section below.</p>
<p> <br />
You might also enjoy these articles- <br />
 <br />
<a title="Reiki Healing for Fatigue" href="thrivenaturalhealth.com/reiki-healing-for-fatigue">Reiki Healing for Fatigue</a></p>
<p><a title="Reiki Blessing For Joy" href="thrivenaturalhealth.com/reiki-blessing-for-joy">Reiki Blessing for Joy</a></p>
<p> <br />
Enjoy your joyful, clear, <em>naturally healthy</em> energy!<br />
 <br />
Val Lovejoy<br />
Chi Energy Healing<br />
<a href="http://www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com">www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com</a></p>
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		<title>Alternative Healing for Insomnia</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Val Lovejoy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[distant reiki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healing energy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insomnia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sleep]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you suffer from insomnia? Here are some alternative healing methods to help. Included is a distant reiki healing session to help your insomnia.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><h3><span style="color: #008000;">Here are some alternative healing techniques for insomnia. I have also included a reiki healing session for you.</span></h3>
<p> <br />
Do you have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? You’re not alone. Millions of people suffer from <strong>insomnia</strong>.<br />
 <br />
There are <strong>many causes of insomnia</strong>. Perhaps it is the <em>stressful times</em> we live in that cause us to <em>worry</em>. Maybe you receive <em>excess stimulation</em> from TV, computers, working, and stimulating music in the evening. Or you may have <em>nutritional imbalances</em> that negatively affects your sleep. You may have some <em>disease</em> which is impacting your sleep. Discuss your insomnia with your doctor.<br />
<strong>Alternative healing methods can help</strong>.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Try these alternative healing methods <span style="color: #000080;">one to two hours </span>before bed.</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Avoid working, computers, stimulating music, video games, and TV shows that stress or distress you.</strong> Don’t sit too close to the TV due to the electromagnetic field. Reduce your activity in general.</li>
<li><strong>Don’t discuss stressful or emotional subjects</strong> right before sleeping.</li>
<li><strong>Turn the lights down low.</strong> This helps your body know it is getting time to sleep. When you go to bed, make sure your room is dark. Use room darkening shades, blinds or curtains.</li>
<li><strong>Use your bedroom for sleeping</strong>- not work, exercise, eating, TV, or various other activities. You want to associate the bedroom with sleep.</li>
<li><strong>Don’t eat a lot of protein or a heavy meal</strong> right before bed.</li>
<li><strong>Drink chamomile tea or a non-caffeinated herbal tea blend marketed to help you rest and relax</strong>. <em>Warm milk</em>, if you like it and can tolerate it can help you get sleepy. Sleep promoting chemicals are released when milk is warmed.</li>
<li><strong>Affirm to yourself that you sleep well</strong>. Know that this sleep issue is temporary.</li>
</ul>
<p>Also, make sure you get <strong>exercise</strong> <span style="color: #000080;">during the day (not evening)</span>.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">If you are having trouble getting to sleep, </span></h3>
<p>you might <em>try reading a light, not highly interesting book for a short while</em>. I have found the boring book routine very helpful.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">If you wake up and are having trouble getting back to sleep,</span></h3>
<p><em>get up and go to another room</em>. Don’t ruminate over your worries. In a comfortable chair, read that light, slightly boring book in dim light for a short while. When you find yourself becoming sleepy, slip back into bed.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">Now, here is a reiki healing session for insomnia for you. </span></h3>
<p><strong>Reiki is a gentle, relaxing and harmless healing energy</strong>.  It is a balancing and harmonizing energy and very helpful for sleeping.<br />
 <br />
Get into a relaxed and comfortable position. There is nothing you need to do. Just be open to receive this healing energy.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><span style="color: #000080;">I am sending you distant healing energy right now.</span></strong> It is timed for maximum effect when you go to bed.</p></blockquote>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">If you practice reiki, you can give this reiki treatment.</span></h3>
<ul>
<li>Place your hands on each <strong>temple</strong>, fingertips toward the head crown. Image the reiki power symbol.</li>
<li>Place your hands along the <strong>jaw line</strong>, fingertips toward the ears. Image the power symbol.</li>
<li>Place your hands on the <strong>chest</strong>. Image the reiki power symbol.</li>
<li>Place your hands on the <strong>solar plexus</strong> area and send reiki with the power symbol.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p>If you found this article helpful, you might also benefit from</p>
<p><a title="Reiki Healing for Fatigue" href="thrivenaturalhealth.com/reiki-healing-for-fatigue">Reiki Healing for Fatigue </a><br />
 </p>
<h3><span style="color: #008000;">What are your favorite ways of getting to sleep?</span></h3>
<p>Please share them in the comment section. I&#8217;d like to hear them!</p>
<p>May you sleep well all of your nights and enjoy the best <em>natural health</em>,<br />
 <br />
Val Lovejoy<br />
Reiki Master<br />
<a href="http://www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com">www.ThriveNaturalHealth.com</a></p>
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