Healing Arts

Choosing a Crystal For the Heart Chakra

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:51:04 GMT

All crystals are magical when you think about it. Magic can be defined as being part of any natural wonder of the Earth. The entire Earth is made up of one third quartz, and quartz is basically fossilized water, it is only natural that they would hold a magical drawing to humans who are made up of 98% water. A crystal has a magnetic field of vibrational energy. That energy can subtly change the electromagnetic field within our physical bodies when laid upon a person. Using Chrysoprase as a healing crystal can provide a soothing feeling to a lonely and broken heart.

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What is a Chakra?

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:23:14 GMT

What is a chakra? The word itself means vortex. The vortex being referred to is the energy centers within our body. There are seven main chakras; as well as many minor chakras. Here we are only going to discuss the major chakras. They line up from the base of your spine to the top of your head. Each chakra deals with specific physical aspects of a person's body as well as specific aspects of a person's character and personality. When working with chakra's in meditation you will need to learn to focus on specific chakra energy that will be used for healing or just a sense of calmness.

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A Check List For Using Essential Oils

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:06:11 GMT

When using essential oils you will find that certain oils work better on certain parts of your body than others. You can use this easy check list to discover where it is best to apply the different oils. The different ingredients contained in essential oils are beneficial in easing a number of ailments. These include, raising your mood, easing tense muscles, improving your circulation. They can also help relieve respiratory problems like, hay fever, sore throats and blocked noses. Your check list.

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What Is Applied Kinesiology?

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:23:04 GMT

Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a unique form of complementary therapy that relies on very light touch to asses the state of the body. In an AK session, the patient usually lies on a massage couch, fully clothed, and the therapist will test various muscles to determine what is wrong with the patient. Often, it can feel like nothing is happening at all, but people report some amazing relief, often from very chronic problems. This form of alternative therapy treats everything from structural imbalances to headaches, insomnia, allergies and stress related disorders.

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Nail and Beauty Salons Can Generate Huge Revenue Adding the Foot Detox Treatment

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:41:05 GMT

New Health care Products can help Beauty and nail salons. There are new ideas being offered where the industry could earn additional revenues. Ionic foot treatment sessions is gainging huge popularity in the US in the last 3-4 years. It uses the electrolysis or electrical currents through foot soaking sessions. Adding an additional service to your excising business does not require certification courses or major hours of schooling. Instead but simply taking the time to research additional services that could increase your bottom line significantly.

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History Of Zen Shiatsu

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:26:02 GMT

Zen Shiatsu as currently practiced has only been around since the 1970s when Shizuto Masunaga formulated the system from his training in Namikoshi Shiatsu, Western Psychology and research into older Chinese Medicine texts. Shiatsu literally means "finger pressure" and the Zen portion added by Masunaga refers to the state that the shiatsu practitioner should be in while giving shiatsu. A relaxed, non-judgemental state that simply observes rather than attaches to anything that is happening. Shiatsu's roots can be traced back to more ancient forms of massage that were practised in China called Tuina and Anma as well as native Japanese massage called Teate.

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Get Some R R- Rest and Recovery

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:38:04 GMT

These are usually the symptoms of over training or lack of recovery. But it is not always solely based on "over training". It's usually a combination of a lot of things. This is mostly based on the "Training Triangle". Training, Nutrition, Recovery. You're probably training too much, too often. Not getting enough of the proper nutrients your bodies needs to recover from hard training. Then recovery is short changed by the lack of the first two. Also, doing the same routine for a long period of time will make you mentally stale as well as physically.

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Foods Can Be Dangerous To Your Health

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:50:03 GMT

The lifestyle of today is very much complicated... and very much dangerous. Even just by simply living an everyday life has a lot of risks for your health. Why, even the foods that you may be eating right now are very dangerous to your health. Unfortunately, we all need to accept this reality. On the other hand, fortunately, we can do something about it and if you think of clean and toxin-free living, forget about conventional medicines. Focus your attention on natural healing instead and if you should decide on learning more about this, you can find some good reliable information from different natural healing books and they almost flood every available space all around us- from health stores, bookstores and right here on the Information Highway.

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Stress and Illness - The Stories Our Bodies Tell

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:00:05 GMT

Years ago I was doing a massage trade with a fellow massage therapist. It was my turn to receive! And it was a hot summer's day in Boulder, Colorado. We were using my home office which had no air conditioning but what's a little exchanged sweat between friends? As my friend Lyn began massaging my neck which had a history of always locking up and holding enormous amounts of tension I had the unusual experience of losing control of my arms. I mean they just started trembling and flapping about on the table like they had a mind and dance of their own.

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A Rusting Body Can't Watch Over You - But You Can Stop The Process

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:11:03 GMT

Our pH balance can detect our body's acidic or alkaline state. Too much acidity can cause our liver to deteriorate and cause a rustic effect from the inside out. And ideal pH to aim for is 6.4 for both urine and saliva. If our body is too acidic, it will draw on body fluid, lymph, intracellular and extra-cellular fluids to re-establish the balance. Excessive acidity attacks the body and causes irritation. If sweat is too acidic, it can inflame tissues and irritate the skin. Do you suffer from burning urine, joint pain or hemorrhoids?

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