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How To Cast Spells

gin rummy — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:26:26 -0500

Casting a spell can be easy! There are many generic spells that can help you in every area of your life. Spells for love, protection, and good fortune are just a few of the spells you can cast.

While those more experienced in casting spells can write their own, if you are new to casting spells you should stick to ones that are already written.The best way to begin is by using an instructive guide, which is I'm sure why you're reading this! The fact is, there's too much to cover in one article. We'll cover the basics and give you an introduction, but to truly learn ot cast spells, I recommend Old Witchcraft.

The exact directions for casting the spell depend on the particular spell, but all of them require the same six steps:

How To Do a Detox Cleanse

marcalex — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:00:30 -0500

A seasonal detox is a great way to perk up your routine to prepare for the next phase of the year. Cleaning toxins out of your system will speed up your metabolism and help your body function better. Our bodies build up pounds of waste and toxins, so it should come as little surprise that so many people feel great improvement after a cleansing program. Popular propgrams like Master Cleanse have helped many people and might be a great consideration for you. You can follow these simple steps to do a simple detox cleanse at home.

How To Hypnotize People

marcalex — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:42:31 -0500

Hypnosis is a technique for relaxation and suggestion whereby the person being hypnotized is placed into a slightly altered state where he is open to suggestion from another person. Some consider it a party trick to be hypnotized while others consider it a viable treatment option for phobias. If you want to be able to hypnotize people, whatever the reason, you might want to consider taking a course like the ones I just linked to. But you can follow these steps to get started.

Materials
Focus object
Comfortable chair
Time to relax
Person to hypnotize

How To Do a Colon Cleanse

marcalex — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:30:59 -0500

If you are feeling sluggish and run down, it is possible that your body is just functioning at its peak. Some people believe that the toxins and plaque from bad eating habits, lack of exercise and even the air we breathe can become trapped as waste in our bodies and cause the sluggishness we feel. If you are concerned that your body isn’t running at optimum, you're certainly not alone. Many have claimed that colon cleansing programs like Master Cleanse drastically improve health, bring back youthful energy and help to improve diet in a short period of time.

Consider following these steps to cleanse your colon and remove the buildup that is clogging your body.

How To Alleviate Anxiety and Stress through Proper Breathing

visionarywrite — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:03:04 -0500

How To Choose and Use Bach Flower Remedies

nishmabadiani — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:47:25 -0500

How To Give a Back Massage

3100 Caldera Blvd — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:19:48 -0500

How To Give or Get a Coffee Enema

h.buhse — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:10:41 -0600

Any discussion about how to give a coffee enema needs to be prefaced with why one might go down this road. Practitioners of alternative medicine, and their books, websites, and newsletters are where you will find recommendations for them. Proponents prescribe it as a detoxification procedure, a liver stimulant, and a colonic cleanser. The Mayo Clinic’s website is mum on the subject, and the FDA clearly does not approve. It is most controversial when recommended as a cure or preventative for certain cancers.

How To Avoid Mental Depression

premansu_chand — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:51:07 -0600

Mental depression is an illness of mind. Physical illness can be cured by taking medicine but mental illness can be cured by mind alone. When mind is surrounded with doubt, disbelief, suspicion or fear, one enters into a depressive state. One suffers from fear and suspicion because one tries to get something which is not his own. If one doesn't possess power, wealth, knowledge or love and hopes to receive these things from others, then one is mistaken and shall suffer from doubt, fear and suspicion.

How To Use Infant Massage to Relieve Reflux

IMIS — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:34:23 -0600

Massage on any part of the body causes increased activity or stimulation to a nerve in the brain called the vagus nerve. This nerve branches out to control various regions of the respiratory and digestive systems, including the esophagus and the stomach. To use massage successfully for an infant with reflux, follow the steps below:

How To Avoid the Common Cold

CVRAJAN — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:27:08 -0600

In Sanskrit language, the common cold is referred to as 'Jala dhosham' - a problem caused on account of water. Water - inappropriate consumption, inadequate consumption, or reasons associated with water - is the primarily cause of common cold. Curing it also surprisingly has a connection with water. Here are a few things you can learn to avoid catching the common cold.

How To Drift into Sleep if You're Suffering from Sleeplessness or Insomnia

PhilT — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:41:05 -0600

Sleep techniques, such as progressive relaxation and deep breathing, can help relax your mind and body enough so that you can drift into sleep. In fact, there are far more effective and natural ways to deal with insomnia than your average sleeping pill. However, today I will explain a simple and basic sleep technique that you will be able to follow with ease.

It’s simply impossible to will the mind and body to sleep as you may have already tried. By focusing on merely relaxing the body and mind, you can gear yourself for sleep. When the conscious mind drifts and the sub-conscious takes over, you are in a prime state for sleep. This exercise will help you do just that.

How To Use the Power of Touch in Your Yoga Practice

melbeau — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:15:02 -0600

When we suffer from anxiety, our minds can become scattered and our bodies riddled with tension. Yoga has the ability to pull us out of a state of anxiety and place us into an environment of physical and mental solitude. Practicing yoga enables us to use all of our physical senses to help pull us back to calmness. One powerful sense we can learn to apply and cultivate in our asana (pose) is touch. By shifting our attention into pressing our hands and feet to the earth and grounding our asana, we've established a stable environment that can be calming and healing.

How To Prevent or Heal Osteoporosis

freepam — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:14:44 -0500

Women in the U.S. are diagnosed with bone problems, first osteopenia and then osteoporosis, more than in any other country in the world. Most doctors recommend bisphosphonate drugs, but there are many easy non-drug alternatives that can make your bones much stronger with no side effects.

How To Choose Food for Health and Longevity

premansu_chand — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:04:22 -0500

People around the world choose different types of food according to their geography and culture. Food items contain nutrients that keep cells in the body energetic, fresh and alive. Dead cells leave the body and new cells take their place. In this way, the body remains healthy and fresh. Longevity of a man depends upon this wellness and freshness of the body. If the body succumbs to disease, wellness disappears and a person grows old and ultimately heads toward death. So it is very important to choose food and to decide what to eat, when to eat and how much to eat. To choose food for health and longevity, follow these tips:

How To Keep Your Skin Looking Younger

bronwyn — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:12:49 -0500

Most adults wish that their skin looked younger. While it is most effective to fight aging skin before it happens, there are ways that you can help your skin look younger even as you age. Remember, the earlier you start treating your skin well, the better it will look!

ALWAYS use sunscreen. The main reason why skin shows the signs of aging is from sun damage. The sun can do a lot more harm to your skin than just causing wrinkles. For your health and for your beauty, use sunscreen on your face and lip balm on your lips. There are many sunscreens on the market now that can be used every day without causing breakouts or feeling heavy and greasy. Get in the habit of making a moisturizer or lotion with sunscreen part of your daily routine.

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How To Use Your Mind To Get Complete Wellness, Happiness and Freedom

premansu_chand — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:28:38 -0500

Body is the direct manifestation of mind. When you fear, your body hairs are raised and sometimes you suffer from fever or go unconscious. When you become kind enough, tears roll down from your eyes. When you become erotic, everybody knows what changes take place in the body. So everything is a reflection of what mind thinks.

Similarly so long as religion taught people that body is the home of God or body is the temple of God, people enjoyed peace and happiness of body and mind. Gradually religious leaders began teaching that body is the home to diseases, pain and sorrow -- that men are sinners and they are born to suffer. Due to such ill thoughts people started suffering from disease and despair. So in order to free yourself from such despair, you should try to find out and follow true teachings and path.

How To Treat and Prevent Insomnia

contact@bodyfixes.com — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:17:13 -0500

It is one thing to know why older people don't sleep as well; it is quite another to do something about it. There is no easy solution because the aging process proceeds at a different pace in different people and affects each of us differently. If you are one of the 35 million Americans who has trouble sleeping, remember that age is not the only culprit. Here are some general measures to help you get sleep, no matter how old or how young you are:

How To Treat Adrenal Fatigue

JimLow — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:37:56 -0500

Adrenal fatigue is a common health syndrome that causes concerning symptoms, but once you recognize adrenal fatigue, it can be treated safely and effectively.

Following are steps using over-the-counter supplements and lifestyle changes that can significantly reduce the symptoms of adrenal fatigue or alleviate them completely in some patients.

How To Keep Wellness, Youthfulness and Beauty

premansu_chand — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:09:34 -0500

A flower in a plant looks so fresh and beautiful, but when it is plucked out from the plant it shrinks and looks ugly. So it appears that so long as a thing is associated with life, it is young and beautiful. Body is the direct manifestation of mind or soul. So mind has a great effect on the body. Some traits which have adverse affect the body are described below.

Anger. An angry and cruel man looks harsh, ugly and dreadful. His blood remains impure. Disease and aging come to him very fast.
Greed. A greedy man never gets time to look after his health and wellness. Always he runs after money and wealth. He looks tired and remains under the constant fear of losing them. He fails to love anybody. He becomes a hypocrite, traitor and unkind liar. Again due to greed a man becomes gluttonous and disfigures his body.
Ignorance. It is the root cause of all tragedies.

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How To Choose and Use Natural Skin Care Products

soul2quz — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 22:59:16 -0500

So these days, au natural is the way to go, and why not? We’ve learned that some of the products we’ve been using everyday can be quite harmful to us. Many of us have gotten the mesage when it comes to food and we’ve learned to eat healthier; now its time to learn to help our skin stay healthy using natural skin care products.

How To Give a Hot Stone Massage

bronwyn — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:40:58 -0500

Hot stone massages have become very popular at day spas and high-end health clubs. Unfortunately for many of us, these massages can also be quite expensive. However, it is not hard to give a basic hot stone massage to a friend or family member. Following these steps will ensure that you can provide a relaxing experience for those you love, and maybe even convince them to do the same for you!

How To Clear Acne Naturally

hotboy18 — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:07:08 -0500

As anyone suffering from acne knows, it can be hard to know which is the best product for you. With all these new expensive products on the market, how do you know which is the right product for you? Many people spend lots of money buying over-the-counter acne products when there are other ways you can clear acne.

There are many under-utilized natural ways out there to clear acne, such as this program that promises to get rid of acne naturally in 3 days: Acne Free in 3 Days.

I will share with you some of the natural ways I use to clear my acne:

How To Learn About Dead Sea Salt Products

Staff468 — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 11:29:00 -0500

The Dead Sea, located on the border of Jordan and Israel, has an unusually high concentration of salt, as well as minerals such as magnesium, potassium and calcium chloride. The Dead Sea has a long and storied history. Even ancient Egyptians were aware of the sea's unique qualities: They extracted bitumen (a component of asphalt) from the Dead Sea to embalm mummies. Over the ages, people have always visited the Dead Sea due to its reputed curative properties. Today, health spas and resorts line its shores, and Dead Sea Salt is used in a variety of bath and beauty products. Below are some interesting facts about the Dead Sea and Dead Sea Salt products:

Why the Name. The reason that the Dead Sea is called "dead" is that nothing is capable of living in the water; it is far too saline to support life. Any fish that might swim into the Dead Sea by mistake (from the freshwater streams that feed it) die immediately.

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How To Use Urine to Cure Fungus

Brian263 — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:23:00 -0500

Flush!... and down (hopefully) goes the liquid waste we produce on a daily basis (hopefully). Right down the chute! But is it really "waste," or should we regard urine more favorably after all? For those of us who are struggling to get rid of a fungal infection, is the answer not in our pharmacies, but in our urine? Are we looking for fungal relief in all the wrong places? How cool would it be if urine (available free of charge) could do the job of an over-the-counter or even prescription antifungal drug?

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How To Understand Reiki

Vanessa264 — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:19:00 -0600

Reiki is an alternative form of healing based on the premise that life force flows through all people and can be channeled by one person into another. This life force or energy is spiritual in origin. It is channeled via the laying on of hands, although the hands do not necessarily need to touch the physical body to do so.   Here are a few tips to help you better understand Reiki:

Reiki can be used to treat imbalances on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. When any one of these areas is out of balance, the other areas are also affected. Thus a physical affliction is believed to be a manifestation of an energetic imbalance rather than a symptom to be eradicated. Reiki works by removing blockages to the flow of life force both within the physical body and the energy fields that immediately surround it. When one's life force is in balance, a person can sustain wellness on all levels.

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How To Use Emu Oil to Treat Eczema

Theresa157 — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:05:00 -0600

Eczema is a skin condition characterized by red, itchy and peely skin. In extreme cases of eczema, the skin can actually crack and bleed. It is an uncomfortable and potentially painful condition. Eczema may also be referred to as atopic dermatitis.

Eczema is caused by a variety of factors. Some of these factors are environmental such as soaps, lotions and laundry detergent. Other people's eczema is caused by allergens in the air. In still others, eczema might be caused by dietary issues such as allergies to wheat, eggs and dairy. Some studies report that one out of five children has eczema, with one of out twelve adults reporting symptoms of eczema.

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How To Take a Sitz Bath

Theresa157 — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:53:00 -0600

Sitz baths are coming back into popularity as a low risk, medicine-free solution to many health issues. Sitz baths are very helpful for a woman after childbirth whether or not she had an episiotomy. A sitz bath can also be used to treat hemorrhoids, prostrate infections, anal and vaginal fissures, and ease the discomfort of genital herpes, and vaginal or bladder infections.

A sitz bath is literally what it sounds like; a bath where you sit in warm water that covers the buttocks and hips. Sitting in warm water allows more blood to reach the impacted area, promoting healing and helping with any discomfort. A sitz bath uses the theory of hydrotherapy or water therapy.

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How To Benefit from Goji

Staff468 — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:19:00 -0600

Goji (a westernization of the Chinese word for "wolfberry") has been used medicinally in China for almost two millennia, though legend traces their cultivation back much further in time. The little, bright-red goji berries continue to be the revered subject of a festival every August in a region of China. Let's explore why goji gained its powerful reputation in Asia throughout the centuries, and why its ranks of proponents continue to grow and stretch into the U.S. and Europe. The health benefits of goji are present whether we consume the fruit as goji juice or as dried berries.

Polysaccharides. Goji is an amazing source of polysaccharides, which act as antioxidants protecting our bodies from the cancerous damage of free radicals. For its antioxidant power, goji has become known as a cancer-fighting and age-defying fruit.

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How To Stay in Bed All Day

Vanessa264 — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:05:00 -0600

If you're thinking to yourself, "Who needs an article on how to stay in bed all day? I can do that in my sleep," then clearly this article is not for you. And if you already stay in bed all day on a regular basis, then I would suggest that you seek the advice of a mental health professional. But if you've never once in your life stayed in bed all day unless you were either under anesthesia or immobilized by the flu, then by all means, keep reading......you are long overdue.

Staying in bed all day is a wonderful fix for anyone who is overworked, overextended, overwrought or simply overdue for an official day off. If the stay in bed all day concept messes with your Puritan work ethic, then think "mental health day" instead. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your all day bed stay:

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How To Remove Warts with Duct Tape

Staff468 — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:24:00 -0600

"Now this won't hurt a bit." Ever heard a doctor say that right before she freezes your wart off (also known as cryosurgery)? Don't believe her. I don't know if it's the freezing or the scraping that hurts worse, but having gone through both once before with a plantar's wart on my foot, the whole procedure wasn't one that I ever wanted to experience again (even vicariously). So when my child developed a plantar wart on his foot, I wanted to give alternative treatment a try. Enter duct tape.

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How To Make Massage Oil

Jane199 — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:13:00 -0500

A massage can be therapeutic, or sensuous, or both. The key to a good massage is both the skill of the massager (the masseur or masseuse) and the ingredients of the massage oil used.

You can purchase commercial massage oils that advertise that they are good for specific effects -- relaxation, anti-anxiety, etc. -- but if massage is something you enjoy doing, and you plan to make it more than a once-in-a-while thing, consider mixing your own. It is significantly cheaper than buying prepared oils, and you can tailor your ingredients to suit the specifics of the person to whom you are giving the massage.

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How To Use a Neti Pot

Vanessa264 — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:39:00 -0500

If you've gotten this far, you've probably already overcome the gross factor. Let's admit it. We all had a similar first reaction-"Somebody sticks a pot of water up his nose and does what?!" Ewwwww. And it may or may not have helped us to learn that yogis have been practicing (jala) neti (or nasal irrigation) for thousands of years. Because after all, yogis, cool as they are, do some pretty strange things.

What brings most people around to the idea of using a neti pot is necessity, in whatever form she takes. Some people tire of treating chronic sinus infections with round after round of antibiotics. Others worry about the long-term effects of the steroid nasal sprays that lessen their allergy symptoms. Neti pots offer drug-free, all-natural, cost-effective relief from recurrent nasal irritation. And any sinus sufferer knows that relief like that translates to an improved quality of life.

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How To Learn More About Traditional Chinese Medicine

Theresa157 — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:39:00 -0500

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses Eastern techniques such as acupuncture/acupressure, herbal practices and massage (Tunia and Shiatsu). Traditional Chinese medicine is holistic and looks at the whole body, mind and spirit. Holistic medicine believes that what affects the body affects the mind and what affects the spirit also affects the body. It believes in treating the cause of the illness, rather than just the symptoms. In comparison, Western medicine tends to look at the mind and body as separate and for the most part treats the symptoms of an illness, rather than the illness itself. Western medicine rarely takes the spirit into account, and does not try to heal it along with the body and mind as holistic medicine does.

If you're just now hearing about acupuncture/acupressure, Chinese herbs and massage, you may be wondering how to learn more about traditional Chinese medicine practices.

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How To Choose Meditation Clothing

Theresa157 — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:27:00 -0500

Meditation is defined by Wikipedia as "a state in which the body is consciously relaxed and the mind is allowed to become calm and focused." There are many different ways to meditate and relieve stress, many of them based on spiritual practices drawn from Eastern religions. As medical professionals learn more and more about meditation, they've found that it has many benefits for our physical and mental health, including the reduction of stress and all the physical problems that accompany stress.

Depending on the meditation technique you choose, you may want to buy specific meditation clothing. Many websites offer specific clothing types such as robes or kimonos, clothing for meditation that involves movement (such as yoga) or simple tunic and pant combinations.

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How To Apply Holistic Nutrition Principles to Your Diet

Theresa157 — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 18:18:00 -0500

Holistic medicine takes the whole body, mind and spirit into account. It believes that what you do to your body affects your mind and your spirit. If you want to follow a holistic lifestyle, you will want to use holistic nutrition principles when you decide what to eat.

In general, when you eat from a holistic point of view, you eat natural foods that haven't been processed, sprayed with chemicals or had chemicals added to them for preservation or taste. In other words, you'll want to eat things labeled organic. In general, you will want to eat raw fruits and vegetables whenever possible and stay away from sugar and white flour. Below are some more tips about what you can and can't eat from a holisitic viewpoint.

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How To Use Essential Oils

Theresa157 — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 17:55:00 -0500

Essential oils are an extremely versatile product used in aromatherapy. The idea behind aromatherapy is that certain concentrated scents can enhance the well-being of your emotions, mind and/or body.

For example:

You can use Jasmine oil to help combat exhaustion, and depression

Use Peppermint oil to help with concentration and memory and/or to combat headaches and nausea.

Use Bergamot oil to help combat depression and stress.

For more information about essential oils and how they can help you in your daily life, please see the included links. Books such as The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood and The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and and Herbalism by Julia Lawless may also be helpful.

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How To Find Qualified Holistic Medicine Providers and Holistic Doctors

Theresa157 — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 16:59:00 -0500

Holistic medicine takes into account the body, spirit, and mind, rather than just the body as traditional western medicine tends to do. Holistic medicine practitioners believe that what impacts the body, also impacts the mind and the spirit. And that what impacts the mind, also impacts the body and the spirit. For example, as we learn more and more about depression, a disease that impacts the mind, we are seeing proof that the body is also affected with symptoms such as headaches and exhaustion.

Holistic medicine tends to be more natural-minded than western medicine and looks for the cause of an illness rather than treating the symptoms of an illness.

The following information will help you find a holistic medicine provider in your area.

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How To Buy an Aromatherapy Gift

Theresa157 — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 16:47:00 -0500

When you are shopping for a special gift for a friend or family member, you may find that many products are labeled for aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is designed to cause a reaction to the body, mind and/or emotions and is very popular for gift items. However, the choices can be overwhelming and you may be wondering how to choose one for a specific person.

Aromatherapy gifts should contain essential oils. Essential oils are derived directly from plants and are extremely concentrated, powerful and actually have qualities that can heal, and/or change emotions. As you are searching for the perfect aromatherapy gift, you may find that many 'aromatherapy products' actually use fragrances and claim to be aromatheraputic. However, products that use fragrance are not aromatheraputic since fragrances are chemically derived. For aromatherapy to work, you must always use essential oils.

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How To Learn the Best Massage Techniques

Theresa157 — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:50:00 -0500

Massage therapy is an extremely important technique that can have important benefits for your health. Massage can:

Reduce stress

Decrease physical pain due to injury or stress

Prevent physical pain and injury

Relax tense muscles

Relax the mind

Increase a general sense of well-being

Increase relaxation

Improve blood circulation

Improve the immune system

There are many massage techniques, and finding the best technique is usually a matter of personal preference. Common massage techniques include:

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How To Find Your Acupuncture Points

Theresa157 — Sun, 11 Jun 2006 15:22:00 -0500

Acupuncture therapy is based on restoring the flow of life force, qi (chi or ki), through the body's meridians. The idea behind acupuncture is that when the qi is blocked, interrupted or simply flowing incorrectly, illness occurs. Acupuncture is done by stimulating acupuncture points (tsubo in Japan) with pressure, needles, heat or lately, electromagnetic energy.

The majority of acupuncture points run along the body's meridians. There are twelve meridians that are divided into Yin and Yang groups. The twelve meridians are:

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How To Understand Acupuncture Therapy

Theresa157 — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 19:10:00 -0500

Acupuncture therapy is a very popular alternative to western medicine. Many studies done on acupuncture have found that it's an effective therapy for osteoarthritis, chemotherapy-induced nausea, asthma, back pain, painful menstrual cycles, bladder instability, and migraine headaches. There is also some information that acupuncture therapy can help with chronic pain and drug addictions.

If you are considering trying acupuncture therapy or are simply curious about it, following is some information on how to understand acupuncture therapy.

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How To Begin Guided Meditation

Jane199 — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:04:00 -0500

Guided meditation is a mental exercise with a more tangible goal than many of the more Eastern meditation disciplines. One meditates to achieve or attain something - relief from stress, or healing from an emotional wound, for example.

While zen and mindfulness meditation can be a solitary pursuit, guided meditation is characterized by needing a guide. Many yoga studios, new age stores and other alternative lifestyle purveyors may offer guided meditation one night a week. Or you might find someone to partner with you, and the two of you take turns being the 'guide'. The guide of the meditation is not taking part in the meditation, although some people find guiding a group through a healing meditation is as uplifting as meditating itself.

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