How Can You Increase Your Body’s Oxygen Intake?

Writen by Peter Salazar

Oxy-Gen Caps

Saturated oxygen and many other same oxygen saturated ingredients as in oxy-gen liquid form supplements such as oxy-gen cherry berry. It contains pure anaerocidal oxygen and proper amounts of supplementation can improve athletic activities and oxygen loss in people due to improper intake of oxygen.

Intravenous Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)

Oxy-gen caps include hydrogen peroxide which has many health benefits. It helps in killing bacteria and other viral threats. It helps in the stimulation of immune system. It forces the dirt molecules in the lungs to be expelled.

Magnesium Stearate

Oxy-gen caps contain Magnesium stearate which is also called octadecanoic acid. It is known to be harmless for human body and for that reason it is used to fill the supplement pills. And not only this it also exhibits lubricating characteristics for the ingredients in the pills.

Ginkgo Biloba

Oxy-gen caps contain ginkgo Biloba which has capillary dilating properties increasing the flow of oxygen to the brain. People who suffer from some disease that prevents adequate supply of oxygen to their brain can significantly benefit from this supplement.

75 Colloidal Minerals

Colloidal minerals are also contained in oxy-gen caps which are known to have better absorption rate and providing ready minerals for many body functions. The absorption rate of colloidal minerals derived from plants is almost 100% in contrast to other mineral intake which have an absorption rate of 11% to 28%.

Magnesium

Magnesium is a very important mineral for regulating blood sugar, hypertension, immune system, and protein synthesis. This nutrient is added as an ingredient in these capsules to make the supplement more beneficial for health.

Potassium

A very basic mineral used in the passing of electrical messages from brain to the body organs is potassium. It is an electrolyte and that’s why it plays a very important role in human body. Potassium is also required by the body for muscle contractions and helping heart functions.

Zinc gluconate

Oxy-gen caps contain zinc gluconate which is a ready source for zinc. Zinc mineral is required by the body and many proteins. Proper supplementation to daily diet provides the necessary amounts.

Siberian Ginseng

Siberian ginseng is an herb that has been used for whole body strength. Oxy-gen caps contain this herb in order to increase the benefits of the supplement.

Peppermint Leaf

Oxy-gen caps contain peppermint leaf. Pepper mint leaf has menthol in its oil. Menthol has been medically proved to help in reducing intestinal cramping and soothing of the digestive system. Pepper mint leaf has been taken in the form of tea to soothe the respiratory system in case of inflammation due to respiratory diseases.

Bee Pollen

Oxy-gen caps contain bee pollen. It is taken as a healthy diet and indeed it is healthy because it contains high amounts of proteins and carbohydrates. Some important minerals and vitamins are also preset in it that is required by the body to maintain proper body function. Bee pollen is also used for enhancing the memory and body performance.

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Begin a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program For a Heart Healthy Lifestyle

Writen by Maggie L

Two months after my open-heart surgery, through my cardiologist’s referral, I was cleared to begin a physician-sponsored cardiac rehabilitation program – a program of exercise and risk-factor education for individuals recovering from serious heart procedures and heart disease.

Some patients are healed enough to begin sooner, some later. The gym facility where I live in Santa Fe, NM, called the Center for Living Well, is spaciously housed in the basement of our one hospital. In the last thirty years, thousands of cardiac rehabilitation programs have sprung up far and wide in the U.S. alone, all featuring similar characteristics.

In my book, The Open Heart Companion: Preparation and Guidance for Open-Heart Surgery Recovery (Open Heart Publishing, 2006) I advise, “systematically increase your walking every day, to the point where you can visualize and look forward to the strength retraining and aerobic stamina offered in a good cardiac rehabilitation program. Once your doctor finally approves you for cardiac rehab, you will discover what may be a new experience, or the reawakening of an old pleasure — going to the gym!”

Beginning a cardiac rehabilitation program is truly an exciting moment. I was finally up to moving my body for real. I knew I had made tangible progress or I wouldn’t be there. I was assigned an exercise physiologist, or case manager. After a general orientation (completing a detailed questionnaire, learning to take my pulse, oxygen usage and rhythm monitoring guidelines) I was given a personal exercise worksheet. Preferably three times a week for one hour, I was to track my gentle progress forward in a customized program — using the treadmill, bike, stairs, UBE machine (aerobic ergometer), and so on. Adding weight training to the regimen was to come later, at the discretion of my case manager. In addition, numerous classes (stretching, therabands, free weights) and support groups (smoking cessation, stress management, osteoporosis and diet education) were all available in the package. Once a month there was an “Ask the Cardiologist” Q&A hosted by one of the New Mexico Heart Institute cardiologists. Most of all, the staff were caring, devoted, highly attentive, good-humored professionals. There was a palpable air of camaraderie and developing friendships that evolved into a memorable support group experience for me.

I was accepted into the program provided I agreed to wear a wireless heart monitor during exercise. What a good thing! My heart was still ricocheting in and out of irregular rhythm (atrial fibrillation). There was always someone at a computer screen monitoring my rhythm. If, as is more likely with exertion, my a-fib returned, even if I didn’t notice, a nurse or exercise physiologist would check in with me. How was I feeling? Did I feel lightheaded? Did I need to slow down? Maybe end my session for the day? Your pulse is x, let’s check your blood pressure. Since a patient’s inclination may be to push through (my common approach in the past), the permission to simply stop, give yourself a break, can be welcome. I felt completely taken care of. With so many dedicated professionals around me, and the new friends I was making, I could never run too far into trouble. Although physically challenging at times, the cardiac rehab environment made for a positive, confidence-returning experience.

In the book, Heart Attack: Advice for Patients by Patients (Yale University Press, 2002), most of the eleven contributors go out of their way to rave about their cardiac rehab program experience. “The highlight of my day”, “I credit the program with getting my life back on track”, “I’ve been a member now for ten years and I know it is keeping me healthy”, “My wife is now in the program with me. We’ve made some great friends.” The social and emotional support received can be priceless. Rather than returning to one’s previous gym or yoga class, many heart patients take advantage of ongoing membership in their cardio-directed program.

Copyright (C) 2006 Maggie Lichtenberg. All Rights Reserved

Maggie Lichtenberg, PCC, a recent open-heart surgery thriver, is an open heart coach to heart patients and their loved ones, a professional speaker, and frequently published author. To subscribe to her free online newsletter, Heart To Heart, send a blank email message to HeartToHeart-On@zines.webvalence.com. To learn more about Maggie’s free phone support group and other programs go to http://www.openheartcoach.com. Article is free to reprint as long as author’s bio remains intact.

10 Tips For Healthy Weightloss

Writen by Tim Godfrey

1. Take one pound at a time.

Don’t get overwhelmed by how much weight you need to lose. Try to remember that “losing 15 pounds in two weeks” is nothing to celebrate. It is important to realize that the more quickly weight is lost, the more likely the loss is coming from water and muscle, not fat.

Since muscle tissue is critical in keeping our metabolism elevated, losing it actually leads to a decrease in the amount of calories we can each day without gaining weight.

Fat loss is best achieved when weight is lost slowly. Strive for a weight loss of no more than 3-4 pounds per week. One pound of weight is equivalent to 3500 calories.

2. Set Reachable Goals.

For instance, if you know you need to get more exercise, begin with a manageable goal of, say, walking 10 minutes a day that you know you can achieve. Then build your self-esteem by achieving the small goals you set yourself.

The same logic applies for losing weight.

3. Stay off the scales.

Don’t get discouraged when your progress seems to be slow according to your bathroom scales. They do not provide a true measure of what is going on with the body.

If exercise levels are adequate (5-7 days a week), you may be putting on muscle but losing fat, thus losing inches even if you are not losing pounds. It’s always a good idea to do several body measurements to have a second objective way to monitor progress.

4. Stay focused on being healthy, not thin.

Many people become more successful at long term weight loss when their motive changes from wanting to be thinner to wanting to be healthier. Change your mindset to think about selecting foods that will help your body’s health rather than worrying about foods that will affect your body’s weight. The Food Pyramid offers a basic outline of the types and amounts of food you should eat each day to give your body the nutrients it needs for optimal health.

5. Fat Free?

We’ve known for some time that limiting high fat foods in the diet can be helpful with weight loss. That’s because fats pack in 9 calories per gram compared to only 4 calories per gram from proteins or carbohydrates. To many, the message to limit fats implied an endorsement to eat unlimited amounts of fat-free products. Just to clarify, fat-free foods have calories too. In some cases fat-free foods have as many calories as their fat laden counterparts. If you eat more calories than your body uses, you will gain weight. Eating less fat will help you to lose weight. Eating less fat and replacing it with excessive amounts of fat-free products will not.

6. Drink plenty of water.

‘Drink eight glasses a day. Water is a natural appetite-suppressant. Nettle tea is a great weight-loss tea as it supports metabolism and has diuretic properties.’

7. Reward yourself.

Each time you reach a goal, such as losing 5 pounds, reward yourself with a gift or a massage.

8. Seek help if you need it.

A big key in long term weight control comes from receiving encouragement and support from others. Find a friend to lose weight with or you can check to see if groups such as Weight Watchers, or eDiets offer programs and resources in your area by clicking the links. You may also wish to check with your local hospital to see if their registered dietician conducts group weight loss programs.

9. Watch your portions.

With the advent of “supersize” meals and increasingly huge portions at restaurants, our concept of normal serving sizes is a distant memory. Be mindful of the amounts of food you consume at a sitting. When necessary, divide your food in half and ask for a take home bag. It is all too easy to be a “plate cleaner” even when served enormous portions. Learn to pay attention to your hunger level and stop eating when you feel comfortably full, not stuffed.

10. Eat your food slowly.

Did you ever notice that thin people take an awfully long time to eat their food? Eating slowly is one method that can help take off pounds. That’s because from the time you begin eating it takes the brain 20 minutes to start signaling feelings of fullness. Fast eaters often eat beyond their true level of fullness before the 20 minute signal has had a chance to set in. The amount of calories consumed before you begin to feel full can vary significantly depending on how quickly you eat. So slow down, take smaller bites and enjoy your food.

Tim Godfrey is the co-author of the best selling healthy diet book, Mediterranean Diet Secrets.

To see the latest healthy dieting news and learn more about the book visit: http://www.mediterraneandietsecrets.com

How to Turn Your Bald Head into a Full, Natural Head of Hair

Writen by Amy-Jo Strutt

There is nothing more heartbreaking than looking in the mirror and discovering that your hair is thinning, even worse, you are going bald. This just doesn’t happen to men either. There are a larger percentage of women that experience thinning of the hair, and on the odd occasion, baldness. If going bald really bothers you, you do have some options you can consider. One option is hair transplant surgery. No, we don’t mean those awful hair plugs used 15 year ago. Hair transplant procedures have gotten much better and today, surgeons can create a full, natural looking head of hair.

For most men, baldness starts with a receding hairline. This most often leads to what is referred to male pattern baldness. Hair is lost at the front and on the top of the head, leaving a fringe of hair around the sides. Hair transplant surgery is often performed to restore hair that is thinning at the crown and temples. The procedure works like this. Good, quality hair follicles are taken from the donor site which is most often located at the back of the head where hair tends to stay thick and healthy. The surgeon harvests one hair at a time and surgically implants it in the area of thinning or baldness. The process is slow, but the results are truly amazing. Surgeons are getting extremely good at creating natural looking hairlines.

Hair transplant surgery continues to evolve and get more sophisticated. Because this is a challenging process, it is not cheap. Most surgeons will hold a consultation with you so that they understand your expectations and you understand what they can achieve. Their goal is always to create a natural looking, full head of hair. Hair transplant procedures are not extremely painful, but expect some mild pain and swelling. The first several weeks after you have hair transplants you must treat you hair very well to ensure you don’t damage any of the transplants before they take hold and start to grow again. If this is something you are considering, speak to your doctor to get more information.

Amy-Jo Strutt is an expert author who regularly contributes to http://www.hair-loss-treatment-remedy.com For complete information on hair loss solutions, hair loss prevention, male pattern baldness and hair transplants, visit http://www.hair-loss-treatment-remedy.com/hair-transplant.html

Constipation vs What Is Normal

Writen by Jeff Foster

What constitutes constipation or being constipated is defined primarily at the personal level. For some people, constipation can mean infrequent bowel movements. While for others, constipation can be defined as the stools themselves being hard or having to strain in order to pass them.

The causes of two types mentioned above are quite possibly different, as would be the approaches to provide relief.

For most people the frequency of bowel movements will normally decline with age. And what once seemed ‘normal’ a few years ago won’t be ‘normal’ today for the same person. In fact, most people that are regular don’t have a daily bowel movement or the same number each day.

Occasional constipation is not a serious medical concern particularly when the bowel movements provide relief from the bloating, or minor stomach pain. However, chronic constipation should be a whole other matter for you.

If the type of constipation is that you constantly have to strain in order to push the stool out, you should have these symptoms more closely evaluated and if necessary begin some type of doctor recommended treatment. If initial treatments recommended by your primary care physician do not alleviate your symptoms, you may wish to go ahead and ask for a referral to a gastroenterologist.

A bowel movement every day is not the desired outcome when attempting to treat the symptoms of constipation, rather a bowel movement about every two to three days (without difficulty or having to strain).

Start with the basics first such as going when you have to go. Don’t put off the urge to defecate find a toilet. Also, if you are taking any other over the counter or prescription medications, have a talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Certain drugs can contribute to the problem, so you may want to see if they can be discontinued or at least changed.

Most people are aware of the importance of fiber in their diet when it comes to regularity. Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are readily available and provide a good source for fiber. It may be difficult to increase the level of fiber your body needs; if so, don’t hesitate to take a fiber supplement. Do this by gradually increasing the amounts of fiber until you begin to achieve the desired result. Keep in mind that the effect of taking fiber won’t happen overnight. You’ll want to allow a week or more to truly evaluate your increased fiber program.

Stimulant type of laxities should not be used or only as a last resort because of the risk of permanent damage to the colon; and note that many herbal laxatives contain these stimulant type laxatives.

Fair Food Doesn’t Fare Well For Your Diet

Writen by Della Franklin

I have great memories of going to the County Fair as a child. Growing up in a small town, the annual fair was the closet thing I new to an amusement park. It was pure heaven. Rides everywhere, bright lights, games to play and stuffed animals to be won, and don’t forget about the food. I always had a corndog and a funnel cake at the fair and I was so excited to eat standing up in front of a food vendor trailer. But that was then and this is now. As an adult I see the fair a little bit differently. I see rides that aren’t as safe as I remember, ride operators that don’t look as safe as I remember and food that is definitely not a safe as I remember. The summer months are the height of fair and carnival season and while eating out this summer you may want to choose your menu wisely for you and your children.

First of all, the deep fryer has been brought to new levels of use with the current list of items that you can find deep fried at the fair. I believe that my southern momma must have told them a little secret that we all know down here, “everything tastes good battered and fried.” There is a whole new category of desserts that have taken a great tasting and already fattening item, cover it with batter and deep fry it. We have the “Deep Fried Oreo” (490 calories and 28.5 grams of fat for a basket of five), the “Deep Fried Twinkie” (420 calories and 29 grams of fat a piece), the “Deep Fried Snickers Bar” (444 calories and 29 grams of fat a piece). For obvious reasons these items might want to be enjoyed sparingly.

The classic fair foods should not be ignored though. My personal favorites from childhood (also deep fried) the classic corndog (375 calories and 21 grams of fat), and the funnel cake (a whopping 760 calories and 44 grams of fat). Some other always popular items at the fair are the gyro sandwich (680 calories and 40 grams of fat), and the bratwurst on a bun (a whopping 804 calories and 60.5 grams of fat).

So what can a person not wanting to fill them selves with deep fried delicacies enjoy at the fair? Well some better options might be: a frozen chocolate banana (240 calories and 4 grams of fat), the soft pretzel (340 calories and 2 grams of fat), and the classic cotton candy (171 calories and 0 grams of fat), but the cotton candy does come with the drawback of 45 grams of sugar.

I may be a little more careful at the fair this summer when choosing my snacks, but then again I may just grab my corndog and funnel cake and go along for the ride. The fair only comes to my town once a year, and somehow it doesn’t feel like you’ve been to the fair unless your stomach is still reminding you a few days later.

* All calories according to calorieking.com

How To Build Shoulders

Writen by Gen Mason

To build those impressive shoulder muscles that make a man seem so cut, it is important that to over work the muscle tissue in the shoulders is the worst thing you can do. Working the shoulders once a week between workouts on other parts of the body is what is most recommended by professionals. However, following a specific workout pattern can add to the effectiveness of building muscle tone in the shoulder area. The end result can begin to be achieved in as little as eight weeks when the exercise regimen is executed properly. A very effective way to begin to bulk up those muscles in the shoulders is marked out below and is highly recommended by professional bodybuilders throughout the world.

It is important to not become too repetitious in the working of the shoulder muscles and it is advised to develop two different work-out plans and to alternate the use of each weekly. So plan ‘A’ would be used for the first week; then plan ‘B’ for the second; continuing to rotate the exercise plans accordingly. A good example of either plan is a series of exercises that are both heavy and light to the muscles to be toned; i.e. the shoulders in this case.

Warm-up exercises are critical when working the shoulders as it is when working all muscles and this regimen has those warm-up activities already built in. *Also, it is important to remember that to increase the intensity of the workout, one should not add to the number of sets or the number of reps. suggested; rather they should simply cut down the rest time between each from one minute to thirty seconds as is determined to be workable by the trainee.

To begin, a suggested plan ‘A’ starts with “Dumbbell Shoulder Presses.’ These are accomplished by:

- Sitting on a bench with your back completely straight. Two dumbbells are held just above shoulder height with your palms facing out. – Press straight up until the dumbbells almost touch together. – The return the dumbbells to the starting position.

This exercise is suggested to be done in three sets with eight to ten reps. in each for maximum warming up and working of the shoulder muscles. Following this, is an exercise known as “Upright Rows.” These are done by:

- Standing with your feet slightly apart and holding the dumbbells with an overhand grip in front of the thighs.
– Raise the dumbbells to chin level.
– Return to the starting position.

This should also be done in three sets with eight to ten reps in each for maximum effect at working the shoulder muscles.

Finish the first plan with “Dumbbell Lateral Raises” which are accomplished by:

-Standing straight with a dumbbell in each hand, held with the palms of each facing each other. -Raise the dumbbells out to each side to reach shoulder level.
-Then return to the starting position.
-This working of the shoulder muscles should be repeated in three sets but should have between ten and fifteen reps in each set.

The next week, plan ‘B’ should commence and that includes the following exercises. To begin, you will start with “Dumbbell Front Raises.”

- Stand straight with your back straight and the dumbbells grasped in an overhand clutch holding each in front of the thighs.
– Raise each dumbbell one at a time to shoulder height; alternating arms.
– Return to the starting position.

This is an excellent warm-up for the second week’s plan as only one arm is working the shoulder muscles at a time and should be done in three sets with ten to fifteen reps in each.

Follow with “Bent Over Lateral Raises” by:

- Standing bent at the waist with your knees slightly bent, grasp the dumbbells with the palms facing inward and the elbows slightly bent.
– Raise dumbbells at your sides.
– Return to the starting position.

This exercise is an excellent workout for the shoulder muscles and works wonders at building mass in the same. It should be done in three sets with ten to fifteen reps in each for maximum effectiveness.

Finish plan ‘B’ with “Sitting Presses” (also known as “Smith Machine Presses.”) Begin by:

- Sitting on a bench with your back straight.
– Grip the barbell with your palms facing forward.
– Press the barbell straight up.
– Return to the starting position.

This is an extremely powerful exercise that will definitely enhance the shoulder muscles as you proceed to build them up.

So to conclude, working your shoulder muscles on an alternating rotation of exercises as are described above and not overworking them during any given time period will produce the results you are ultimately seeking to achieve.

Importance of Fruits in Diet

Writen by Kevin Pederson

Fruits, fresh or dried have been natural staple diet of human being since ancient times. Replete with minerals, vitamins, enzymes, they are easily digestible. Fruits are not only good source as food, they are serve as medicine and treat ailments.

Fruits, eaten raw or consumed as fresh juice are an excellent way to retain and balance moisture level in a body. The low level of sodium in fruits plays an important role for people who avail of salt free diet. So pregnant ladies eat 2-3 helpings of fresh fruits in a day.

Dry fruits like apricots, raisins and dates are a storehouse of calcium, iron, essential for strengthening of bones and good blood respectively. Custard apple too is an excellent calcium source. If you are unwell, consume fruits in the form of fresh juice only. One or two fruit a day cleans the digestive tract and aids easy bowel action.

Guavas, custard apples, lemons and oranges are effective sources of vitamin C. When eaten fresh and raw, they provide all vitamins. Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C and carotene, which converts to Vitamin A in the body.

Consume fruit in raw and ripe form. Avoid cooking as there is loss of nutrient salts and carbohydrates. It is ideal to eat one kind of fruit at a time. Many prefer to take fruits in breakfast with milk. It is advisable to avoid a combination of fruits and vegetable. In case you need to combine fruits with vegetables, opt for larger portions of fruits.

Fruits like apple, lemon, orange and pomegranate aid in proper functioning of the heart. Nutrients in apple, date and mangoes sharpens memory, prevents exhaustion, hysteria, insomnia and mental tension.

All forms of berries are rich in iron, phosphorus and sodium that are beneficial for blood building and nerve strengthening. Lemons are good for liver ailments, indigestion and rheumatism. Watermelons are good kidney cleansers. Pineapple, pomegranates help in soothing inflammation of nose, throat, hay fever and other chronic or bronchial ailments. Grapefruit juice is an effective aid for common cold. Fresh and ripe fruits like grapes, apples, bananas and figs are good for all brain deficiencies. Even the kernel of walnut is a helpful remedy for weakness of the brain.

Eating liberal amount of fruits daily ensures a healthy energetic life and active life lifetime.

Kevin Pederson manages websites on nutrition, diet and health. A nutritious diet ensures well being, helps to maintain a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI), reduces the risk of several debilitating diseases like cancer, diabetes, stroke, etc.

Energy Healing

Writen by Roberto Bonomi

WHAT IS ENERGY HEALING?

The laying on of hands, also known as energy healing, energy therapy, bioenergy therapy, biofield therapy and energy work, promotes healing by enhancing the energy flow and correcting disturbances in the human aura that surrounds the body. This improvement of the flow of aura’s energy supports the self-healing capacity of the body.

The laying on of hands is an old healing modality that is making its way back into our lives in a revival of ancient understandings. All around the world people is learning how to sense energy, move their energy and they are rediscovering energy healing therapies.

The application of energy fields for healing, implies the generation of a magnetic field strong enough to produce changes in the body without harming it, and that field should be refined enough to treat specific illness, because treating the aura with a large frequency spectrum is not enough.

Vibrational healing or the laying on of hands can restore people to a state of health and harmony in four planes:

physically

mentally

emotionally

and spiritually

IS THERE ANY OTHER KIND OF HEALING?

No there is not!

Everything that exists is energy, so every healing involves energy although most healing methods are only focused on the physical level.

Energy healing works over the energetic level of our being, and from there it influences the physical, emotional, mental and the spiritual level.

Energy healing is then a holistic healing method, because it addresses the energy of which the body mind and emotions are composed, complementing and supporting the other healing methods.

the vibrational healers treat people by using pure energy that affects the energetic system acting as a type of wave-guide to redirect or realign the affected subtle energies.

ENERGY HEALING AND ENERGY MEDICINE

Energy healing works through the laying on of hands, and is only part of a wider field called Energy Medicine that uses crystals, herbs, sound or mind control.

All of them work over vibratory patterns which influence the energetic patters at work in the physiology

Some healers like to employ crystals or other tools to produce energy healing, but energy healing if more often produced by the interaction of the healer with the healee in the energetic level. (Excellent references on energy medicine are Richard Gerber’s Vibrational Medicine and James Oschman’s Energy Medicine.)

THE HUMAN ENERGY FIELDS

The physical body that we see in a mirror is not the only one that we have, we also have an energy field thaT surrounds us named The Aura. The physical body is our most dense expression of energy, and we also have many other bodies sometimes called The subtle bodies

There are many different descriptions of our aura, but most of them describe it as having different layers.

There are also other important energy centers named The chakras where important exchanges of energy take place and that are also influenced by the energy healing.

WHAT SCIENCE SAYS ABOUT THE ENERGY HEALING

On the western civilization knowledge is acquired through the “trial and error method” or the “scientific method” but this is not the only way of gaining knowledge or maybe I should say that the “scientific method” only gains knowledge about through the information that our senses provide us, but there are other ways of gaining knowledge that eastern civilization believe to be equally valid.

“Scientific method” can only prove what we can perceive through one or more of our five senses (”seeing is believing” we say), but there are those who are able to perceive through higher sense perception

But it has also being found that the observer affects the object of observation through the act of observing, so there must be something that happens in some other kind of energy field that our scientific do not accept as real by now.

And modern science is making every day discoveries about new healing methods that are consistent with the idea of influencing the human energy field with other energies (sound, heat, etc.)

Undoubtedly very few scientists will accept the idea of energy healing, but there are beginning to be some researches that indicate that healing does have an effect. Herewith I will mention only one, but you can read about the others below in the References.

A SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENT

The following experiment proved that therapists practicing non-contact healing methods are able to induce significant changes in the energy field of blindfolded test subjects.

An individual was isolated behind a divider and a conductivity (or Kirlian) image was taken of his finger.

The practitioner drew a card on which the word “brighter” was written (he was the only one in the room to see the card), then he proceeded to move his hands around the test subject without touching him, in attempt to make the conductivity image of the test subject brighter

Then another image was taken after 3 minutes of attempting to increase conductivity.

The for the next three minutes the practitioner moved his hands around the test subject in an attempt to make the conductivity image of the text subject less bright, and another photo was taken.

The photos clearly indicated that the practitioner successfully increased the energy when he attempted to do it, and then decreased the brightness of the test subject conductivity without touching him when he was instructed to do so.

The brighter and smoother images observed after the experiment not only indicated that the test subject’s energy changed, but also that an effective therapy was administered.

NOTE: If you want more information about this experiment you can find it at the CHI Institute: http://www.chiexplorer.com

WHAT DOES THE SCIENCE KNOW ABOUT THE HUMAN BODY’S ENERGY FIELDS?

These energy fields are quite measurable and there is strong evidence that known biophysical mechanisms can account for the observed phenomena.

All of us know that the human body has some electric fields that can be measured with techniques as EMG, EEG and EKG, ant that electrical signals are produced and received by the body.

In 1963 at Syracuce University it was also reported the first measurement of the magnetic field of the human heart, and in 1971 a superconducting magnetometer named SQUID was used to measure the magnetic field of the Brain.

In 1991 Seto and colleagues measured the magnetic field between the hands of healers and was established to be less than 1% or the hearts magnetic field. And if the heart magnetic field can regulate biological functions it is certainly feasible that the magnetic field coming out from the hands of the healers might also influence biological functions.

In 1989 Del Guiudice et al verified the existence of the Josephson junction, a superconducting semiconductor present in the living tissue

In 1993 McCraty discovered that the DNA acts as a superconducting magnetic field detector, able through the Hall effect to detect and produce magnetic signals, and to act as a signal amplifier.

Thus the modern science has discovered many mechanisms by which it is possible for healers to produce magnetic and electric healing energy to influence the patients. (those who see more information about this matter can read “The Scientific Basis of Energy Medicine” by James L. Oschman, 1998).

WHAT DOES THE HEALEE FEEL

After an energy healing session, the healee can experience significant and substantial shifts in mind, body and spirit.

He can either experience a reduction or elimination of the symptoms, or a sense of love, acceptance and deep letting go.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A HEALER YOURSELF?

If you would like to learn how to help others and become a healer, the CD Como Sanar a Otros can teach you how to do it.

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Gerber Richard, Vibrational Medicine
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Causes of Canker Sores

Writen by Charles Kassotis

Millions of people get canker sores every year. These painful and unsightly lesions that form in the mouth and on the lips are small white ulcers that can make life very uncomfortable for a day or two. More annoying than truly harmful, a canker sore is usually not serious enough to warrant a doctor visit, yet you may need to apply medicinal cream to ease the discomfort of this small but powerful sore place. If your sore stems from the Herpes simplex virus, your doctor can prescribe an ointment to address prevailing symptoms. You also can buy over-the-counter medications that will help to control the discomfort associated with the sore.

Although the herpes virus is the most common and likely culprit, many people believe that exposure to certain elements spur the development of these lesions at certain times. Here is a rundown of the most popular sources of blame:

1. Sunshine. Those with sensitive skin may prefer to avoid sun exposure during the peak hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., as this is when the rays have their most direct effect on the earth’s surface. Sunbathers sometimes get a canker sore after several hours on the beach or poolside. Swimmers comprise another likely target group. While in the sun, wear sunscreen to protect your face and skin from the worst of the hot rays.

2. Acidic foods. Tomatoes, citrus fruits, chocolate, and other tangy food items may help to encourage a canker sore’s development. If you discover a link between your consumption of these foods and the emergence of a canker sore, reduce your intake of these items or make health-conscious substitutions. For example, have pizza or pasta with white sauce instead of tomato sauce occasionally.

3. Stress. Many folks feel that undergoing significantly stressful events can bring out a canker sore. Try to balance the stress in your life with periods of rest or relaxation, perhaps listening to classical music or keeping a journal. Learning to manage stress in your life can help to guard your health from a number of adverse conditions and diseases.

Canker sores can grow or spread, so don’t puncture them in hopes of making them disappear more quickly. Some people who have canker sores dislike kissing others for fear of spreading the sore. It might be a good idea to refrain until the sore goes away. If you have a sore on your mouth, wash it gently with warm water and mild soap. Avoid using the same washcloth on other parts of the face or body unless it has been rinsed out thoroughly. You may prefer not sharing drinking glasses with another person until a sore has disappeared completely. If a sore persists for more than two weeks, see your doctor, as it may be something other than a canker sore.