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Dai Ko Myo - The Master Symbol

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To the left you see the traditional Dai Ko Myo and to the right the complete different, modern version of it.The traditional Japanese form is given by Mikao Usui. I don’t know what the origins of the modern spiral are; it has been channeled that this ‘new’ Dai Ko Myo fits better into the vibrations of the training of this time. Both very powerful, it seems a matter of preference which one you choose to work with. Dai Ko Myo means Great Shining Light. As Aleister Crowley in another place states: “Every man and every woman is a star”. Through the master initiation you’ll reach a strong connection with Spirit, Source, Higher Self, the divine light which nurtures itself and wishes to spread to nurture others.

 

The Dai Ko Myo is the strongest Reiki symbol and it can replace the others. An exception forms distance work where you, next to the Dai Ko Myo, also have to work with the distance symbol Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen. Once you have been attuned to this symbol it is strongly advised to use it with all your Reiki works. Your energy work will receive an extra boost and you constantly draw this strong energy through your energetic system. The Dai Ko Myo is the symbol which transmits the Reiki initiations.

Authors Details: Anja Heij - Anja Heij is a graduated classical homoeopath, naturopath, reiki master and spiritual writer. Her Website is called www. aeonglobe.com

Natural Treatments For Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia is a symptom wherein you feel chronic pain in certain parts of your body; it is a muscular pain especially around the joints. There can also be centralized pain felt in the spinal chord, brain, neck and shoulders etc. People with fibromyalgia generally complain of pain in the joints but it actually is the muscles and the tendons around cause the pain. It can be excruciating sometimes and can be a continuous throbbing pain. People suffering from Fibromyalgia also show symptoms of depression, sleeplessness, irritable bowel syndrome and stress, which are caused due to the pain suffered by them.

Fibromyalgia patients are very sensitive to heat, light and sometimes touch. Their skin feels tender and they may feel the painful parts to be inflamed but in reality there is no swelling. Poor concentration and extreme mood swings are another symptom they might display. Usually Fibromyalgia affects women over 30, but even children and men are sometimes affected. There is no known cure for fibromyalgia, however you can overcome this symptom over a period of time with natural cures like herbs and dietary supplements that help with the condition.

Herbs for Fibromyalgia

Herbs can help alleviate fibromyalgia by reducing tenderness in the bone tissues, improving immune system and thereby reducing the pain. St.John’s wort is usually taken to help relax and relieve stress. It acts as a pain reliever for severe pain. Fatigue is a common complaint in all fibromyalgia patients, Siberian ginseng is an energizing herb that can make you feel more active and reduce the tiredness felt by the person. The dosage can be slowly increased as required and you can continue by giving a break every six weeks. Turmeric is another pain killer 400 to 500 mg a day can be quite effective. Calendula in relatively large doses taken orally can reduce and suppress the symptoms of Fibromyalgia.

Garlic is a very effective detoxifier and helps in enhancing the immune system as well. Ginkgo biloba can improve blood circulation thereby improving memory and brain functioning. Devil’s claw and willow bark are generally used to treat swellings and reduce inflammation in patients suffering from rheumatism. Ginger is a good alternative for painkillers. Alfalfa is very good for general health as it contains plenty of vitamins and minerals. Eating plenty of green vegetables and having a high fiber diet can help people suffering from Fibromyalgia. A good protein diet is recommended, with plenty of nuts and lean meat such as fish and poultry.

Limit Alcohol and Caffiene

Refrain from alcohol and caffeine as they increase stress and pain as well as disturb your regular sleep patterns. Plenty of water is the best detoxifier as it helps in flushing toxins from your body and fruit juices can give you the energy which is usually lost in patients with Fibromyalgia. Anti oxidants help restoring damaged cells and help in fighting inflammation. A regular dose of multi vitamins can help you fight the symptoms of fibromyalgia. These patients generally avoid exercises as it increases the pain, but a simple exercise regime after consulting a physician is good to keep your bones and muscles flexible and improve your immune system. Walking, swimming and yoga are ideal exercises that can be followed.

Yoga for Fibromyalgia

Yoga is excellent for relieving stress; the stretching exercises will strengthen your muscles and joints. The muscles are well used in certain exercises in yoga which can help patients suffering from fibromyalgia. The breathing exercises can also help reduce fatigue and improve circulation, energizing your body. Muscles are also relaxed and help in the healing process. People following regular exercise regimes tend to suffer less pain and feel more active. Physical therapy can help some of the people having Fibromyalgia symptoms; acupuncture has been proved effective.

Holistic healing has helped some who have the faith and trust to pursue the same. Meditations, reiki and prayers are a great source of comfort and also help relieve stress in Fibromyalgia. Massage therapies can help a great deal in reducing fatigue and improve muscle movement. A good recommended massage by a professional can also improve circulation and restore your immune system. All the above remedies have no side effects and it would help you a great deal to try some of it to help ease your pain, if you are suffering from Fibromyalgia symptoms.

Copyright (c) 2008 Hailey Harris

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Alternative Medications For Bipolar Disorder

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An Interesting article I have stumbled upon that is worth the read.

Bipolar is considered as a major disorder that can greatly affect an individual and his family. There are many definitions of this illness. One definition states that a person with bipolar disorder experiences extreme elations that alternates with deep depression. Bipolar disorder is also called manic depression. Generally, it is characterized by depressive episodes and accompanied by a manic episode.

To put it simply, bipolar disorder affects feelings, thoughts, behavior, and perceptions. Experts say that it is brought about by the chemical and electrical elements found in the brain that are not functioning properly. Some say that it runs in the family, so families having a history of bipolar disorder or other mental illnesses are more prone to having the disorder.

There are certain medications given for bipolar patients, and not all of them are quite comfortable in taking daily doses of different medications. Most of them are interested to secure supplemental or alternative therapies rather than taking prescription medications.

Omega 3

There are many researches showing that omega 3 found in fish oils and in certain fishes are excellent for bipolar patients, as well as those having mental illnesses. There was a significant research done in 30 bipolar patients for four months. It was a placebo-controlled and double-blind study. It aims to compare omega 3’s efficacy versus olive oil or placebo for the treatment of bipolar disorder.

According to researchers, bipolar disorder is a neuropsychiatic illness that has a high mortality and morbidity. In their preliminary study, it was proven that omega 3 performed better and resulted to longer remissions based on the four scales of symptom-severity. Further studies are still underway, and researchers are hoping that they can come up with new classes of psychotropic compounds that can be used as mood stabilizers.

Herbal

Most people resolve to the use of herbal supplements instead of taking prescribed drug medications. But not all herbs are good for the treatment of bipolar disorder. In fact, there are certain herbs that can worsen the condition of a bipolar patient. Some herbal supplements actually have a harmful reaction when used together with certain drugs. Consult your doctor first before taking any herbal medication in conjunction with other drugs.

Nutrition and Your Diet

You have to adjust your diet, and this means checking your meal menus everyday. The nutrients which the body receives are very important. Holistic physicians use b-complex, magnesium, and thiamin for episodes of depression.

Pastoral Counseling

If you’re suffering from bipolar disorder, you can also talk to your pastor, priest, or rabbi instead of talking to therapists. The religious community may be of great help during these times. In fact, the community is now recognizing the role of spirituality and prayers. In can even be included in psychotherapies and medication.

Art Therapies

If you’re always staying at home, then perhaps you might want to join expressive therapies. Through the arts, you can express freely your feelings and do so without inhibitions. You can enroll in a drawing class, sculpting, painting, and many others. Find an appropriate therapist in your locality who specializes in art therapies or expressive therapies.

If you want movement, enroll in a dance therapy. Let your feet fly and your spirit soar while incorporating your physical, cognitive, and emotional facets to the dance.

Soothing music can make a person relax. So why not enroll in sound or music therapy? Your body chemicals can be stimulated to improve blood pressure and flow, breathing, pulse rate, and changes in posture.

Traditional Medicine

Traditional medicines or the culturally based ones like shiatsu, reiki, acupuncture, yoga, Ayurveda, talking circles, and sweat lodge are only typical examples. All these healing arts are based on balancing the states of the physical, spiritual, and emotional for the wellness of an individual. If the forces in your body are imbalanced, you will likely get an illness.

If all these things are combined: omega 3, herbal, right diet, pastoral counseling, art therapies, and traditional healing arts, perhaps the forces of the body can be balanced and a bipolar patient can be treated effectively. But remember to consult your doctor for any problems that you may encounter, and don’t just stop your prescribed medication if you have one. Continue using it, and ask your doctor if you can also use other alternative medication.

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Should coaches also offer counselling?

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Coaching is about helping the client achieve his or her goals and objectives - and as such is future paced. What’s happened in the past is of no importance, right?

Wrong! Now, I’m aware that there are thousands of coaches out there who have already started frothing at the mouth. That’s their prerogative. I’m just speaking from personal experience - built up from working with hundreds of clients for nearly a decade.

As I’ve said many times before, most clients aren’t aware of the boundaries between coaching, counselling and consultancy. They simply know that they either need - or want - help. In what form that help arises is of little importance or interest to the client, providing of course they can see that they’re getting to where they want to be. For some it’s about achieving a particular goal while for others it’s about letting go of something in order to be free to reach their full potential.

It’s been said that roughly half the population is motivated by the carrot, while the other half require liberal use of the stick. And in the same way, while some people are indeed future-oriented, there are a good many whose focus in life is on where they’ve come from, rather than on where they’re going.

Imagine for a moment, a “timeline” of your client’s life. For the sake of ease, we’ll assume that the past is on the left and the future on the right, with the present moment being in the middle.

When it comes to dealing with issues from the past, a counselling approach has to be more effective. Helping the client find out why they do what they do and then offering them the opportunity (through their own choices) to change their behaviour is the only way to help them stop sabotaging their best efforts. It’s like getting the benefits of an “emotional detox” if you like.

And of course, when it comes to setting and achieving goals, coaching provides focus, encouragement and support.

But the real point of power is in the present, as anyone who’s read Eckhart Tolle’s “The Power of Now” already knows. We take action in the “present” and it’s the actions we take TODAY that dictate our success or failure in the future.

People choose to work with a coach because they know that when they’ve tried to achieve a particular goal in the past, they’ve failed. They’ve come to recognise that with the support of a coach, they’re more likely to succeed.

What’s been sabotaging their previous attempts? Often, it’s the ingrained thoughts and beliefs that they’ve picked up as children - usually subconsciously.

Until these are dealt with, the client remains at a disadvantage. It’s similar to a patient with a broken leg. Common sense tells us that the bone must be reset before any physiotherapy programme begins!

And while we may not be dealing with broken bones, as coaches we’re in the business of beliefs, attitudes and choices - and it’s up to us to ensure that our clients have a secure emotional structure in place before we begin helping them move towards their goals. Just because emotions aren’t visible doesn’t mean that their impact isn’t just as intense.

Of course, if we’re going to widen the umbrella of coaching to include an element of counselling, then the appropriate training must be in place! I am absolutely NOT advocating that untrained, unqualified and uninsured coaches are let lose on an unsuspecting public. And I’m also not suggesting that clients who want to achieve greatness should find themselves bogged down in years of therapy for past issues.

But what I do feel strongly about is that when clients’ past emotional issues are preventing them from succeeding in their future aims and objectives, then there must be a case for helping them deal - swiftly and effectively - with their emotional baggage.

Suggesting that they go and seek help elsewhere is an abdication of duty. (Of course, it pays to be discerning and if you’re out of your depth, you must refer your client on - but this should be an exception and not the rule. And let’s face it, most people who find themselves in a life threatening predicament don’t opt for coaching in the first place, so in reality it’s less of an issue than you might expect!)

Finally, it’s not about making our clients reliant on us but instead we must ensure that when we’re offering coaching, we do so with a fully stocked toolkit!

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