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When we were born, our whole body breathed. Every
cell was energized with the vitality of the breath. As adults we are
amazed (and exhausted) by the relentless nature of children’s energy.
We remember the exuberance of our early youth when we breathed with
relaxed, open bellies and had an almost limitless supply of energy.
Then we began to learn and develop poor breathing patterns. Breathing
is not an intellectual activity, yet to reclaim our youthful energy and
natural breathing requires your conscious awareness and participation.

Breathing is something that the body knows how to do for our basic
survival; it will flow in and out without any thought on your part. This
automatic breath allows you to survive, but when you unconsciously
hold or restrict your breath through habit, the breath that once ‘breathed
you’ becomes automatically restricted and distorted. This unconsciously
altered breath allows you to survive but not to thrive. As adults, we find
ourselves looking for ways to reawaken this experience of aliveness.
Caffeine, sugar, nicotine, alcohol, mega-vitamins, herbs, drama, sex and
obsessions all have the ability to momentarily ignite us yet leave us
depleted. Curiously, the answer to recovering this dynamic vitality lies
within us - in the unconditioned breath of our childhood.

Western medical and scientific studies are proving again and again
what the Eastern health traditions have known for centuries, that when
we breathe well we create the optimum conditions for health, vitality and
well-being. Breathing affects the respiratory, cardiovascular,
neurological, gastrointestinal, muscular, and psychic systems, as well as
having an effect on our sleep, memory, energy and concentration.
Correlations between breathing and the state of our body and mind
have been made for thousands of years in ancient Taoism, in Yogic
scriptures and in the medical practices of China, Tibet and India
(Ayurveda). Throughout time the process of breathing was always
considered inseparable from our health, consciousness and spirit.
Along with the Eastern traditions, this is found in the ancient Greek and
Latin texts as well. In Greek, psyche pneuma means breath/soul/air/
spirit, and in Latin, anima spiritus is breath/soul.

The breath is the most profound and readily accessible tool for purifying
and revitalizing the body. The basic nature of the breath reveals how
one relates to oneself as well as to the rest of the world. If the breath is
shallow, the body’s vital systems will be functioning at a minimum level.
If the breath is long and deep, however, the respiratory system can
function fully and properly, and oxygenation of the body’s cells will be
complete. Recovering the essential nature of the breath is a rich and
rewarding process for it is ourselves that we truly uncover. This
“essential” breath lies between the unconscious, involuntary breath and
the controlled and regulated breathing exercises found in healing
systems like yoga. It is conscious but natural, arising from the depths of
our being and dissolving effortlessly back into our core.

There is a close correlation between the physiology of the breath and
the psychology of behavior, and therefore our breathing has a large part
to play in determining how we feel emotionally on a daily basis. Deep
breathing increases both the amount of fully oxygenated red blood cells,
and the release of the waste product, carbon dioxide. If not eliminated
through proper respiration, carbon dioxide chemically changes into
carbonic acid. Accumulated carbonic acid must be filtered by the
kidneys, taxing the body’s vital energy (Prana in the yogic tradition,
Ching Chi in the Chinese, Ki in Japanese). We may not give notice to
the breath but find ourselves feeling chronically tired, irritated, hurried or
anxious, thereby shadowing all our daily activities.

With a little effort, you can begin to experience the essential breath. We
must first be able to focus on and perceive our own breathing process;
we must make the unconscious conscious. Your very first exercise is an
inquiry. In your eagerness to free the breath you may unwittingly
increase the tension in your breathing. Approach these meditations with
patience and curiosity.

Observing the Essential Breath - Sitting comfortably begin
to notice your breathing without trying to alter or change it in any way.
Let your breath do what it will. Slowly bring your attention to your
exhalation and let your awareness travel down the length of an
exhalation. Enjoy the sensation. Explore the pause at the end of the
exhalation without altering it. Simply relax and let it happen. Trust that
the next breath will arise without “grabbing” for it.

Long Deep Breathing - This is the most basic technique for
developing breath awareness, balancing the meridian pathways (from
Chinese healing traditions), the endocrine system and the emotions.
Inhale deeply into the abdomen, the diaphragm, and finally into the
chest. Hold the breath for a few seconds (without force or pressure) and
then exhale slowly. Consciously breathe smoothly, gradually, and
deeply, concentrating on making each breath full and complete.

Hara Breathing - The Hara is a vital energy center located
three fingers width below the navel, that is also known as the “Sea of
Energy”. This ancient technique is said to nourish the internal organs,
giving the body power and endurance, strengthening the general
condition of the body. Concentrate on this point while breathing deeply
into the lower abdomen. Let your belly come out as you inhale. Feel the
breath being expanded into the depths of the belly. Exhale, drawing the
belly in, picturing energy circulating throughout the body.

Your breath is a resource and a refuge that is always available to you.
Know that any time that you feel tired, confused, hurried or stressed that
you can return to the sanctuary inside the breath. Here you can rest and
replenish yourself by simply entering the pause at the end of your
exhalations. Nothing to do, nothing to fix, nothing to change; simply rest
in the nurture and care that is provided for you within the peace of your
essential breath.

Karen B. Cohen C.L.C. RYT500 is a wellness coach and master yoga
instructor, writer and speaker, residing in a college town in rural Virginia.
Karen leads people to their own limitless supply of creativity and vitality
so that they can express their talent and abilities fully in the world.
Karen is currently teaching yoga and Chi Gung moving meditation
privately and at Studio Eleven Art Gallery and School in Lexington
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internationally for seminars, workshops as well as individual coaching
and training. For more information go to
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Being one of the panchamahabhoota, agni (fire) has the characteristic that it cannot exist without a base. In the body it exists in pitta dosha.

Agni is responsible for the following functions:

Digestion - indigestion (Pakti- Apakti)

Vision- absence of vision (Darshanam- Adarshanam)

Degree of heat (Matra- Amatratvamushmanala)

Normal -abnormal complexion (Prakrit - Vikarit varnam)

Prowess- fear (Shaurya- Bhaya)

Anger - exholoration (krodham- Harsham)

Confusion- clarity of mind (Moha- Prasadan)

For the metabolic processes in the body, there are three main groups of biological factors, probably exhibiting enzymatic functions (agnis).

Jatharagni or Koshthagni:

Present in the pachak pitta. It is responsible for the digestion and the absorption of nutritious substances during this process.

The process of digestion (ahar pachan) is divided in three stages, which collectively is called awastha paka and can be divided in the following.

Amavstha (Madhuravastha) Paka - in stomach

Pachymanavastha (Amlavstha) Paka - in ‘grahani’ (Duodenum)

Pakavstha (Katuavstha) Paka - in small and large intestine

As the rasa changes in different phase of digestion these phase of digestion are called avsthapaka. At the end of the digestion the digested food have their original rasa which is in accordance with the rasa of the ingested food. This is called as Nistha paka .It is also called popularly as Vipaka.

Madhur rasa & Lavan rasa have Madhura Vipaka, Amla rasa have amla vipaka and Katu, Tikta & Kashaya rasa have Katu vipaka.

Panchabhutagnis :

In ayurveda it is believed that everything is made up of five elements and so is the body. These five elements are the panchmahabhoota and are responsible for constituting every living being in the world. Agni transforms the Asharir Mahabhoota (external mahabhoot) to Sharir Mahabhoota. Example - When we drink water Jala Mahabhoota (water) dominates and later the water is transformed by Jala Mahabhoota agni to the Sharir Jala Containing five types of biological factors, it is responsible for the processing of the five basic elements into a composition useful to the body.

Dhatvagnis : The third group contains seven types, each for the assimilation of the seven tissues This assimilation takes place successively. From the absorbed nutritious substance, plasma (rasa) is produced first; from plasma, blood (rakta) is formed, then muscular tissue (mamsa), adipose tissue (meda), bony tissue (asthi), bone marrow (majjan) and the reproductive cells (shukra).

Besides performing all the metabolic functions agni takes care of digestion (ahar pachan) and in the absence of ahar it acts on the ama pachan i.e. properly metabolize the improper metabolites. When ahar and ama are absence Agni does the function of dhatu i.e. rasa, rakta etc. Digestion of dhatu is a fatal condition in which dhatus are broken down to get energy. The reduction or deficiency of the quantum of dhatu in the human body leads to the disease called ‘Kshaya roga’.

In ayurveda it is believed that all the pathology occurs due to the impairment in Agni (Kaya). Hence the correction of Kaya i.e. Agni is called the treatment or ‘Kaya Chikitsa’ in ayurveda

Agnis are also classified into four categories according to how they manifest in the human being:

Tikshnagni -sharp,

Mandagni - mild,

Vishamagni - irregular, and

Samagni - regular or Balanced.

About The Author

Dr.Shashikant Patwardhan is practicing as ‘Ayurvedic Consultant’ for last 25 years at the city -Sangli , Maharashtra -India. He has done his graduation in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery [B.A.M&S] and post graduate Fellowship of Faculty of Ayurvedic Medicine [F.F.A.M.] From Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune University , India, during the years 1970-1976. He is a chief editor and Ayurvedic Consultant of a ‘Comprehensive website on Ayurveda - http://www.ayurveda-foryou.com He is an author of many books on Ayurveda and is first to publish them in ebook format.Up till now he has written four ebooks - 1. Ayurvedic Cure of Diabetes 2. Home Remedies in Ayurveda 3. Treat Common Diseases with Ayurveda & Yoga and 4. Ayurvedic Principles Revealed He regularly writes articles on various topics in Ayurveda in Ayurvedic health magazines and alternative medicine sites.

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Autism is a developmental disorder and the specific cause for autism is not known. It is believed that some biochemical imbalance would have caused autism and some believe that it is a psychological disorder. Children with autism cannot communicate their feelings and emotions properly. Such children find it difficult to socialize. They communicate only to get their needs and not to socialize.

Autism behaviors include lack of proper response to social and environmental stimulations. Communication in a child with autism would be minimal and there would be no eye contact and the child would be in its own world and the response would be very slow. These are some of the autism behaviors that can be noted. There are many therapies available for treating such children.

To treat such autism behaviors nutritional supplements are given. Vitamin B12 is one such supplement that is given to improve autism behaviors which are odd when compared to a normal child. These children use communication only to fulfill their needs and not to socialize. To improve autism behaviours they can be given educational therapies in which the child is motivated to respond to the social and environmental changes promptly. It is not easy to make a child with such autism behaviors to learn a task. They will interrupt the process and they might be aggressive towards other people to avoid learning any new task.

Magnesium in the form of intramuscular injections is given to improve autism behaviors. Usage of vitamin B12 to improve autism behaviors would usually give good results in 2 to 4 weeks time. Some children will take more than 3 months to improve their autism behavior. Dimethylglycine (DMG) is found to be very good in improving autism behaviors like lack of proper speech. DMG improves the immune system in our body. This also improves better eye contact and frustration tolerance.

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Noni Juice, Morinda Citrifolia

Morinda Citrifolia , a deciduos creeping vine with twining stems and white flowers which is native to Malaysia, Austrailia, and Polynesia, is gaining popularity in the west due to it’s apparently wide ranging health benefits. Part of the Madder family, Morinda’s thick, intertwined purple roots are harvested in the spring and fall for use in herbal medicine and to make the increasingly popular noni juice.

The Polynesian culture has long used morinda to treat a wide variety of symptoms ranging from respiratory problems, poor digestion, and high blood pressure to menstrual problems and immune deficiency. Rich in vitamin C, noni juice also contains the hill spectrum of amino acids, as well as naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, trace elements, enzymes, beneficial alkaloids , co-factors and plant sterols.

Recent research suggests that noni root compounds contain natural sedative properties and may lower blood pressure. Biochemist , Dr Ralph Heinicke, asserts that proxeronine, an alkaloid precursor to a vital compound called xeronine, helps in the normalization of abnormally functioning cells. Heinicke claims that noni juice provides a safe and effective way to increase xeronine levels, which can be decreased by anger, stress, trauma, disease and injury.

“Rich in vitamin C, morinda provides natural antioxidants that support the kidneys, increasing the flow of urine to flush toxins from the body. It works to correct problems with the structure of proteins and cells. Working at the cellular level, morinda solves problems within the body ranging from cancer to digestive distress.” - From Prescription For Nutritional Healing, by Phyllis A Balch, CNC

Depression

Morinda contains antidepressant compounds in the form of two sugars, inulin and nystose, as well as succinic acid, a compound created from simple sugars. Morinda also contains xeronine, which brings about a feeling of well-being by opening brain receptor sites to receive more endorphin hormone.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

There is promising evidence that morinda helps reduce inflammatory conditions while strengthening bones and ligaments. People with rheumatoid arthritis report relief from pain and swelling as well as an increase in mobility.

Menstrual Problems

Traditional Chinese medicine has prescribed Morinda for centuries to treat irregular menstrual cycles in women, especially when accompanied by pain in the lower back or pelvic area.

Other Benefits

Studies show that noni stimulates the immune system, regulating cell function and cellular regeneration of damaged cells. It’s also been shown to increase stamina and endurance and is thought to be beneficial in treating impotence and infertility.

Morinda works slowly, and is best taken daily over a period of six to eight weeks for best results.

References

Noni (Morinda Citrifolia), by Rita Elkins. M.H.

Prescription For Herbal Healing, by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC

The Way of Herbs, by Michael Tierra “Ralph Heinicke, Ph.D., a biochemist, discovered that noni fruit contains an alkaloid …” see page 171

Some chemical constituents of Morinda Citrifolia, by Levand O, Larson HO. Planta Med 1979;36:186-7.

Morinda citrifolia (Noni): A literature review and recent advances in Noni Juice research. Acta Pharmacologica Sinica ,an international montlhly journal, ISSN 1671-4083, 2002 Dec, Vol. 23, 1127-1141, by Wang, M-Y, West, B., Jensen, J., Nowicki, D., Su, C., Palu, K., Anderson, G.

About The Author

Cori Young is an herbalist living in the Pacific Northwest.

For more information on healing with herbs, visit her website, Herbal Remedies Info (http://www.herbalremediesinfo.com); cori@herbalremediesinfo.com

A medicinal beverage in Asia for almost 4000 years, green tea is creating a splash in Western society recently. The humble tea leaves belie a bittersweet taste, delicate texture and unique aroma that give rise to a wide array of health benefits.

History

Green tea has been a traditional drink in Japan for over a thousand years, originating in 2737BC as Emperor Shen Nung caught the freshest aroma when some leaves accidentally fell into his cup of simmering water. This royal discovery led to a rich store of wonderful stories passed down from generation to generation, of wonderful health and vitality bestowed upon all of those who drank this beverage.

Ecology

Most teas are harvested from camellia sinensis, a native Asian plant that thrives on high altitudes, rich mineral soils and warm climate. To harvest tea leaves of exceptional quality, the bush is constantly pruned to bring forth an abundance of tender shiny leaves and pure white petals.

There are about 33 types of green tea worldwide and, depending on the region, tea garden and harvest process, each tea emanates its own unique taste.

Compared to its relatives, black tea and oolong tea, which undergo complex processing, green tea stands out in its purity. Immediately after harvesting, green tea leaves are fried or lightly steamed to prevent oxidation and destroy enzymes that would otherwise ferment the health-enhancing polyphenols.

Health Notes

The wondrous benefits of green tea extend way beyond its popular conception of detoxifying and deceleration of the aging process. Packed with polyphenols, catechin, fluoride, manganese, potassium, minerals and vitamins A, B1, B2, C and E, green tea brims with goodness for whoever consumes it.

Polyphenols or flavonoids are natural chemicals found in plants. As one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants, polyphenols scavenge the destructive free radicals in the body and have anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties.

Catechin, which gives green tea its bittersweet taste, helps eliminate food poisoning pathogens, reduces allergic reactions, balances cholesterol levels, prevents cold and promotes good immunity.

Fluoride, naturally found in tea, is renowned for its ability to promote good dental health and retards the onset of cavities. To add on to this repertoire, green tea also aids in digestion, reduces phlegm, improves eyesight and enhances mental prowess. As green tea is spreading its wide-ranging benefits throughout the world, Bel’Air has also spearheaded the first-ever green tea essential oil, giving a modern twist to an ancient panacea. As green tea increases the rate of metabolism and burns off more calories, this innovative product has also worked wonders as a slimming aid for many of our users.

Did you know every year 25 Million people in the USA are suffering from Hemorrhoids by age 50?

Health Information Website: http://mdchoice.com/Pt/consumer/hemr.asp#howcommon

Hypnotherapy can provide hemorrhoid sufferers with the fastest natural lasting relief, without the need of expensive painful surgery. Hypnotherapy is known to be a very effective treatment eliminating the need for drugs and the possibility of side effects.

So, why suffer the pain? You can get rid of it with the help of professional applying the right suggestion directly to your subconscious mind, naturally treating that ugly, nasty hemorrhoid effortlessly. Just imagine the power of your subconscious.

Hemorrhoid creams or ointments will relieve the temporary symptoms. However, with hypnotic suggestions the condition where the veins around the anus and rectum are inflamed and swollen will shrink and be eliminated. Thus, freeing the sufferer of the pain, itching, and irritation of the skin area.

Studies show that holistic approaches to all diseases are effective. The reason being, in most cases the symptoms are psychological.

Dr. William B. Salt II, MD, writes in his book, “Your Prescription for Change!” about patients with GI and IBS functional disorders that are related to psychological problems. Psychological stress or emotional response to life influences the GI function by producing GI Symptoms such as pain. One of the main causes occurs when straining while trying to have a bowel movement. Other hemorrhoid causers include constipation and diarrhea. In addition, obesity, standing, and/or lifting too much can make hemorrhoids worse.

Study: Healthy Hypnosis:
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Study: Family Doctor.org:
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A researcher from University of North Carolina believes hypnosis can be less expensive and less painful than other medical treatments, since it is for a long lasting relieve, “No Drugs, No Side effects” solution.

Who Suffers from Hemorrhoids and why?

Most pregnant women can suffer from hemorrhoids. Factors like childbirth, extended periods of sitting, lack of fiber, stress, tension and worrying, are all leading contributors.

**You must see a doctor if you notice bleeding to make sure the causes are hemorrhoids, and not some other problem.

Study: MDChoice.com:
http://mdchoice.com/Pt/consumer/hemr.asp#howcommon

A hypnotherapist is committed to changing clients’ bad habits. This is achieved by following a plan, and a program to get rid of bad habits related, in this case, to hemorrhoids, or other issues that are known to many of us in our subconscious mind level. The reason we cannot simply control our bad habits without enlisting professional help, is because our primitive mind is programmed in our memory program. The memory program contains about 88% from our subconscious mind.

Dr. Jasvant Modi, Chief of Gastroenterology, and President of medical staff at Temple Community Hospital in Los Angeles, recommends maintaining a high-fiber diet supplemented by drinking plenty of fluids and a healthy, active lifestyle to prevent recurrence of hemorrhoids.

Changes in diet can result in normal bowel habits, and as a result, relief. In some cases, hemorrhoids must be treated endoscopically or surgically, shrinking and destroying the hemorrhoid tissue by a gastroenterology and internal medicine (G.I.) specialist.

Benefits using Hypnotherapy:

Hypnosis helps clients: Maintain a high fiber diet supplemented by drinking plenty of fluids, a healthy active lifestyle, taking brakes from sitting too long, receiving hypnotic direct suggestion for swelling reduction. All that leads to:

Physical Benefits: Relieves tension, reduces pain, and improves circulation.

Mental Benefits: Relieves stress anxiety, calms the worried mind, elevates mood.

Spiritual Benefits: Balances, integrates and connects you as a whole person, puts you in touch with yourself, assists in connecting with your spiritual self.

A hypnotherapist applies your Doctor’s Recommendations by reinforcing positive suggestions to your subconscious mind. Suggestions like a high fiber diet supplemented by drinking plenty of fluids, Ice packs to help reduce swelling, cleaning the rectum with baby wipes or washing with warm water, as well as sitting in hot tubs for 10 to 15 minutes in order to shrink the hemorrhoids.

** Doctor referral will be needed in order to apply the correct nutrition in case of other medical condition.

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Testimonials received from satisfied Clients

“I’ve tried creams, supplements and even surgery right after having my first baby. That only lasted for a year. My hemorrhoids came back and even more painful. For nearly 11 years I was in pain. Then I skeptically decided to try hypnotherapy over the phone six months ago. I wasn’t disappointed, within days my hemorrhoids were gone. I can’t thank you enough.

Betty- B, New York 2005

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Doreen Cohamin, C.Ht. is an Honors Graduate of HMI Hypnosis Motivation Institute, the nation’s leading accredited hypnotherapy college.
Graduated: 2004

Also a Certified Practitioner / Facilitator of The Melchizedek Method (incorporating the Hologram of Love Merkaba). Energy Healer since August 1999, she was healed from a car accident preventing back surgery and being able to eliminate her back pain with hypnotherapy and energy healing.

If you are conscious, have an IQ higher than about 80 (average is 100), have the ability to concentrate, and also have the ability to dream - then you can be hypnotised.

You see, hypnosis is a perfectly normal state of consciousness that you will enter into maybe several times a day. Hypnosis is just an altered state of awareness. If you’ve ever been lost in a book; engrossed by a film or TV program; realised you have no recollection of the road you’ve been driving along for 20 minutes; or daydreamed; then you have been in an altered state.

The only difference between those examples and formal hypnosis is that with formal hypnosis you are directed into that altered state by the hypnotherapist, rather than by your environment.

Usually though, when people ask ‘Can I be hypnotised?’ what they are really asking is ‘Will this treatment work?’

And whether or not the treatment will work depends not just on whether or not an individual can be hypnotised, but on how suggestible they are. Suggestibility, as the word suggests, is responsiveness to suggestion. Most people are responsive to suggestion. If they weren’t then there would be no adverts on TV, radio, or in the press. Let’s face it; there isn’t a single thing that is advertised on TV, radio, press, billboard, or anywhere else, that we couldn’t live without; not one thing that is essential to our well-being and good health.

Yet most of the things we buy are bought in response to the idea that our life experience will somehow be enhanced by our new possession - not because it’s true, but because we are suggestible. The suggestions are so subtle that we will hotly contest any suggestion that we were influenced by the ad. The ad might have drawn our attention to it (attention=subliminal suggestion), and let us know that it was available (available=subliminal suggestion), and produced by a ‘brand-name’ (brand-name=subliminal suggestion); and use key words like ‘free’, ‘extras’, ‘value’, ‘less than…’, ‘health’, ‘vitality’, ‘young’, ‘tests have proved’, ’scientists…’, ‘modern’, ‘9 out of 10′, ‘x% fat free’; along with words and phrases that suggest you will be left behind in the past if you ignore this opportunity to possess…

The ads do all of this and we all think we are making a free choice, uninfluenced.

Those who deny their own suggestibility and defend their freedom of mind to choose independently of outside influences are simply fooling themselves. From the point of view of the therapist, a client who is ‘resistant’ to suggestion i.e. someone who won’t allow another to tell them what to do, is simply treated by asking them to do the opposite of what is required.

Stage hypnotists use suggestibility tests (such as the hand-clasp) on their audience in order to select suitable participants.

Here’s one you can try on a group friends who might like to find out if they can be hypnotised.

Ask them:
* to close their eyes and hold both their arms out horizontally in front of them, palms facing down.
* to rotate their left wrist so that that palm is now facing upwards.
* to imagine a big heavy book like an encyclopaedia volume being placed on their upturned palm.

* to imagine they can feel that heavy book pressing down on their hand.
* to imagine a big brightly coloured helium balloon being tied by a bright red ribbon to the wrist of their right hand so that it takes the weight of the arm and lifts it upwards.
* to add more books to the left hand and more balloons to the right hand until your ‘audience’ is demonstrating a significant difference in level between both their arms.

* to open their eyes and look at how their arms have moved.

This is suggestibility in action. It only doesn’t work if it is actively resisted.

If there is any response to these suggestions then that individual can be hypnotised, because they just have been.

Hypnosis works because the client goes along with the suggestions of the therapist, i.e. doesn’t resist them.

So if you think you can’t be hypnotised, forget it, everyone is hypnotised, every thought we have is somehow influenced by the thought that went before it, and if someone else put that prior thought into your mind by asking you not to think about chocolate, and sometime later that day you find yourself eating your favourite chocolate bar…

Michael J. Hadfield MBSCH is a registered clinical hypnotherapist. You can experience his unique style on a popular range of hypnosis CD’s and tapes at http://www.hypnosisiseasy.com. Here you can also obtain treatment for a variety of problems and explore his approach to health, healing, and hypnosis.

Tired of costly medications, prescriptions and time lost for doctor’s appointments, I found myself on a constant search for alternative, affordable health solutions to heal such common painful infections as sore throats, cold sores and warts. Everyone has had at least one of these in their lifetime. The quick methods below will remove warts, clear painful sore throats and heal unsightly cold sores. A benefit of these treatments is that they can be started immediately. No waiting for appointments, waiting for your prescription from the drug store or lengthy suffering before starting the healing process.

Over the years I have personally used these remedies for all members of my family with repeated success. A recent research venture (by who?) uncovered that many others have successfully used these remedies as well. What’s even better is you start healing faster and in the case of warts you can avoid painful removal treatments.

The following scenarios are my own therefore I know the remedies work first hand. They are not intended to be a substitute for medical care. If you have a medical problem you should consult your doctor.

Sore throats

Apple cider vinegar is a natural antiseptic - it kills germs on contact. Think about this - by the time you go to the doctor and have your throat swabbed you can be gargling every 2 hours and have the infection cleared. If your throat feels worse by the end of the day - see your doctor. The Ohio State University Hospital prescribes apple cider vinegar for ear infections.

The Treatment:

As soon as you know your throat is infected, gargle every 2 hours with apple cider vinegar. Make sure you allow a small amount of it to go down your throat (yes, swallow it). Have a glass of water ready to rinse your mouth immediately to avoid the uncomfortable sourness from the vinegar.

Cold Sores

A three day cure - believe it! A cold sore arrived three days before I was to be the maid of honor for my friend. My normal ten day cure wasn’t going to be good enough. I frantically did my research and found this remedy in the Prevention Magazine.

Yogurt was the answer. Yogurt is made from the living culture lactobacillus acidophilus and is the active ingredient that will heal your cold sore. The awkward part of this is you will have a white blob on your face, but I think it’s worse to have an unsightly cold sore.

The Treatment:

Repeatedly cover the cold sore with plain yogurt- every time it feels dry.
Take five yogurt tablets (1,000mg) 3 times a day, with each meal
This sounds like a lot, but it’s only concentrated yogurt.
The more you stick to this plan the higher the likelihood the cold sore will be gone in three days

It’s imperative to purchase the yogurt and yogurt capsules that contain living bacteria (kept refrigerated). More readily found at health food stores.

Warts

Desperate to avoid having my ten year old daughter’s large plantar warts burned or frozen off I had nothing to lose trying this solution. My second daughter, in her early teens, also developed plantar warts. She didn’t have the patience to work with me using this method. After a while the warts spread across the balls of both her feet, an area covering 1″ x 3″ on each foot, making it difficult for her to walk. She wanted a quick fix and decided to try the burn off method. After 4 sessions it was too painful for her, thank goodness, because it was too painful for me to watch. She agreed to work with me on the Vitamin method. Over a 2 week course the roots blackened and painlessly could be removed as her foot slowly healed back to normal. Today you would never know her feet were so badly deformed with warts - they never reoccurred.

The Treatment:

Vitamin E

1. Every morning and every night soak the wart with vitamin E (the highest I.U. you can buy)

2. Cover it with bandaids so the wart stays saturated

3. Take one capsule of vitamin E a day (it didn’t work for us if we skipped this part)

4. Continue this for 1-2 weeks, as the wart loosens and turns fibrous you can safely remove the particles.

5. The vitamin E will also aid in the healing of the skin.

Alternative Treatment:

Garlic has been reported as another highly effective solution to removing warts
I haven’t personally tried this, but because of the amazing healing properties of garlic I would definitely try it.

1. Rub crushed garlic on the wart

2. Cover with bandaids

3. A blister will form and the wart begins to fall off

4. Continue with vitamin E until the skin heals.

These types of treatments have been used for centuries and too often we are accustomed to thinking the drug store has all the answers. What have you got to lose using products you already absorb or consume through foods?

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