April 2007


Ashtanga Yoga is a kind of yoga which is taught by K. Pattabhi Jois. Another name for this kind of yoga is Eight Limb Yoga which started with an idea by someone name Pattanjali. It shows that eight spiritual practices are the way of purification. Ashantanga Yoga can by symbolized by 4 limbs called Asana, Pranayama, niyama and yama. These are intended processes to purify that which can be corrected on the outside. The limbs for internal processes are the dhyana, pratyahara, and dharana. The method that Ashtanga Yoga uses is considered to be the only one that can correct the limbs. It can be very hazardous to the mind to use this kind of yoga. It is not achievable to practice the sub-limbs which have the yama and niyama and the Eight Limbs of the external practices according to K. Pattabhi. The body needs to be powerful enough to practice this type of yoga. If there is a frail body and the sense organs are not operating at full capacity then it will not be beneficial to practice. This is a philosophy that K. Pattabhi Jois has applied. This is important to understand so that in doing the practice, it will ensure that the body will get better and become more fit and improved. Two things applied in Ashtanga Yoga are Tristhana and Vinsaya. A type of yoga called Vinsaya makes Ashtanga and its practices very different from other kinds. Vinsaya is defined by the breathing and action which can be used to cleanse internally. There is only one breath for each movement. It is vital to sweat when doing Vinsaya. The procedure is being followed properly if there is sweating. When Asanas is performed, heat is created by the body which makes your blood boil and help the toxins leave your body. The sweat has much toxins in it. As more sweat is produced, the release of toxins increases. The health and physique of the body are increased by the poses. It is made achievable by the series of procedures. Ashtaga Yoga has three postures that are practiced. There are varied levels that the three are ordered in. The Primary Series is the first and its goal is to align the body and help get the toxins out. The Intermediate Series is the second and used to clean and open the energy channels which help cleanse the nervous system. The Advanced Series is the last which is used to measure power and grace. Another yoga foundation is the Tristhana which symbolizes the joining of attention and action in three locations. Posture is the first, breathing technique is second and the Dristhi is the last of the Looking Place. These three need to work together to achieve a function. Breathing techniques are harmonized and synchronous. There is only one breath coinciding with one movement. Ujjayi Breathing is the breathing procedure used throughout Ashtanga Yoga. This technique must be constantly applied after every practice. It can help to be more proficient by maintaining a pose for a longer period and hold your breath during this time. This is a great breathing exercise that will maximize the internal fire and will help the nervous system to grow stronger. Both Tristhana and Ashtanga deal with the sequence of Dristhi. The Dristhi is specified as the time when you achieve your attention or focus while performing the Asana. This allows the mind to be cleansed and equalized clearly. Cleansing and clearing the mind can only be done in the Ashtanga Yoga or Eight-Limb Yoga.


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Many hemorrhoid sufferers are looking for something that not only treats the symptoms but will also cure their hemorrhoid condition. There are numerous over the counter creams and suppositories available that claim to treat symptoms and heal the damage and while some of these products have a well proven reputation, the effectiveness of others has is not so well proven and some scientific research shows that some may actually do more harm then good. Another option for treating and healing hemorrhoids may be different types of natural herbal remedies. This article will discuss some of the herbs available and what each claims to do. The first class of herbal extracts for using in the treatment of hemorrhoids would be the ones that work to sooth the pain and these are also the most commonly used. The most popular herb for hemorrhoid pain treatment is Witch Hazel and you will find this herb on the list of ingredients in virtually all over the counter hemorrhoid creams products on the market. In its astringent form, it is often used to treat sores, bruises and swelling. A sitz bath with Witch Hazel and Calendula can be used for hemorrhoid treatment or you can also use Yarrow, Sage, Bayberry, Oak Bark, and Yellowroot. These combinations of herbs have shown some evidence of being effective as they work to tighten the damaged tissue, stop the bleeding, and begin the healing process. There are also classes of herbs that can be used to make teas or used externally in a sitz bath and some can actually be taken either way. Because the herbs listed below are not as commonly used for hemorrhoids as the ones above and also because they are often associated with use for other conditions, I do not advocate using any of them without further research. Teas used to treat hemorrhoids can contain herbs such as Lady's Mantle, Sheperd's Purse, Raspberry Leaves, Figwort, Collinsonia, Stone root, Rich weed, and Horse Chestnut. Herbs such as White Pond Lilly and Horse Chestnut can be used either internally as a tea or externally in a sitz bath. There are also many Chinese herbs that it is said can be used to treat hemorrhoids such as Chi Hu, Dang shen, Huang Qi, and Xuan shen. As is the case of most herbal remedies for differing conditions, there is not always valid scientific proof of the effectiveness or safety of each individual herb but many people swear on the results of such herbs. As it is beyond the scope of this article to examine each herb in detail, it is suggested that further research be done before deciding to use any of the herbs mentioned. While herbs are natural substances that occur in nature, this does not necessarily guarantee safeness and just like minerals and vitamins, toxic affects can occur if a large enough dose is consumed. Because of these facts I must stress once again that further research should be done before taking any of the less well known herbs mentioned in this article. You should instead use this article as a guideline for what is available and once you find something interesting, visit your local nature store for more information.


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Gone are the days of hoses and water contraptions to maintain a healthy colon and digestive system. Modern advancements in the delivery of colon cleansing solutions using supplements, fibers and fasting regimes can make a colon cleanse an easy and non-embarrassing process. WHY IS COLON CLEANSING NOW MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER BEFORE? The benefits of a colon cleanse may be more important now than ever before. The eating habits and lifestyles of today are bringing more pesticides, pollution, chemicals, growth compounds, antibiotics, sugars and empty food calories into our bodies than ever before. The rapid changes evolving in our western convenience diet are overwhelming our internal digestive systems and organs to a level that is unprecedented in the history of our evolution as a species. DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS? - bloating - Indigestion - Intestinal cramps - Intestinal gas - Feeling of sluggishness - Tired and lethargic - Constipation - Digestive troubles after eating certain foods If so, you may benefit from undergoing a general body and natural colon cleanse. HOW CAN A COLON CLEANSE HELP YOU GET BACK ON TRACK? Now more than ever our bodies need periodic breaks from this dietary assault. Natural colon cleanses along with other targeted organ cleanses can help detoxify our body systems over time and give our bodies that need break. Most cleanse programs also build in a fasting regime or a restricted caloric intake to assist the body in naturally cleansing itself of the accumulation of toxic sludge and waste matter. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO IMPROVE YOUR COLON HEALTH? Of course, the best long term body cleanse you can undertake is to seize the opportunity available after a colon cleanse and modify your lifestyle and diet choices to effectively reduce your long term exposure to these toxic lifestyle consumption choices. For many this is a tall order. Why not give it a try?


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From my experience some healings come instantly or in short periods of time and others require patience, persistence and firmness of our faith. Faith in God or Good helps to overcome our worldly trials but often because of lack of the divine knowledge we are not able to see the end of our sufferings. When human will is added to that faith we, gritting our teeth, think that we stand firmly on the ground and fulfill God’s will, but in reality we begin to feel moral weariness, dissatisfaction and discouragement. All these negative qualities only disarm us spiritually and we become helpless because of our own false beliefs. Here it is good to remember a statement of the founder of Christian Science Mary Baker Eddy, “man’s extremity is God’s opportunity”. Though our hope that all will be well strengthens our faith that hope, tired from the long expectation, often does not bring a desirable result in the seemed complicated situation for us. When we begin to realize, understand and demonstrate the rules of the divine Science the favorable outcome comes into our life now not in the uncertain future. In the Bible 2 Kings 4:18-37 a story about a woman and her son from Shunem is described. When a son of that woman died she did not accept that as a true fact and as a result of that her son was raised by a prophet’s prayer. Therefore in proportion as our realization of the law of Christian Science is clear, inharmonious events which in reality are unreal, will become less real in our life and finally they will not have any power over us. We can experience God’s grace or love now. The author of Psalms expresses this idea in the line, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1). In her healing book “Science and Health with key to the Scriptures” Mary Baker Eddy writes, “The prayer that reforms the sinner and heals the sick is an absolute faith that all things are possible to God,- a spiritual understanding of Him, an unselfed love”. (Science and Health 1:1-4). Thus in the process of the purification of our consciousness, we learn to be led, not by a blind faith, but by above mentioned spiritual qualities. This is “an absolute faith, a spiritual understanding and unselfed love” in God. By this method we free our consciousness from previous fears, doubts and prejudices and then we experience a joyful healing from any kind of infirmity. Constancy and persistence with the oil of joy and love to God play important part in that mental process. In I Thes. 5:17 the Apostle Paul exclaims: “Pray without ceasing”. As a seed sown in the blessed soil will grow in a certain time (though our eyes cannot see its growth underground) a demonstration of constancy and patience points to our solid knowledge that the divine law is always in operation despite we cannot see that law as well. As the seed requires moisture and light in a definite quantity as we often need vivifying sip of water. This sip of water is the word of God for us which not only calms and reassures us in unbearable situations but above all inspires and animates our life. The following case illustrates perfectly the necessity of persistence in prayer to obtain a harmonious effect. Two years ago my wife noticed a small bump under her breast. We did not take seriously that fact. After some time that bump began to increase and condense in size and my wife began experiencing fears of undesirable growth in her body. In those moments of fears and doubts (which were present and like unmoved snake set in my wife’s thoughts before that bump as well) we tried to realize for us both that we have only spiritual substance and therefore matter does not have any reality or power. For some time these declarations of Truth were giving some comfort to my wife who trusted in the power of God and my sincere prayer completely. When growth of that bump continued (fear increased) and some painful feeling appeared, a sense of fear became to prevail my wife and she expressed a desire to remove that growth by surgical operation. I was not happy to hear that and I said to my wife that that method is not divine, but a decision I put into God’s hands. Soon we decided to trust God only. Along seven months I persistently purified my consciousness from the smallest manifestations of fear and I kept clear in my mind that my wife as a God’s child, is free from all fears and doubts. Realizing also that every branch that brings not fruit must be pruned and destroyed, I tried to imagine clear there was not any place for that bump in harmonious spiritual body. One evening my wife declared the Truth about her spiritual being with strong faith and spirit. The next morning a liquid started pouring out of that growth. In few minutes the little pieces of flesh, penetrated with very thin veins, had appeared. We pulled them out with the great efforts. After that bloodless and painless procedure only a small hole left which disappeared during following few days. My wife and I sincerely praised God’s power and love to us and for that life’s lesson which we both must have experienced. So, as a well with cool water gives strength to a traveler in the desert the same living power of the Word of God purifies our mind. Being in that consciousness of Happiness and Harmony of Soul, all our worries and discouragements are dissolved as a mist under sunshine!

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Learning how aromatherapy works will help you use these natural resources to benefit both mentally and physically. Human beings have used plants, flowers, roots and seeds for nourishment and medicinal purposes because plants are made out of chemicals, water, salt, proteins and alkaloids. Here is a brief explanation of how aromatherapy does work. Essential Oils Essentials oils are also known as volatile oils, which can be found in a sac at the surface of the leaves of a plant or flower. These oils contain the fragrance of the flower or plant from where the scents and perfumes are created. Volatile oils contain powerful ingredients besides fragrance such as antibiotic properties that help the flower to survive, repel other insects or bugs that may want to eat or attack it as well as help humans when used correctly. Human Reaction to Volatile Oils In order to fully understand how does aromatherapy work you need to learn to use the right type of oils in order to get the desired results. For example, if you are looking for aromatherapy to relieve stress, you need to pick soothing flowers and herbs such as lavender and chamomile. However, if you are looking to wake up and get energized you may want to look for ginger and/or citrus scents. Essential oils are easily absorbed by human skin as well as easily distributed through the entire body due to which reason they are used for massages in order to alleviate muscle cramps, pains, arthritis and joint pain. Other Ways to Enjoy Aromatherapy Aromatherapy works internally and externally through local application on the skin or through the inhaling process. You will be able to find aromatherapy candles, plug-in air fresheners, oil burners and potpourris that can be placed in any room to spread the scent of choice throughout the house. When you inhale a particular aromatherapy scent, it acts directly on your nervous system by triggering the desired feeling such as stress relief, inducing sleep or increasing libido. Understanding how does aromatherapy work will give you the power to maintain good health, achieve the mood and state of mind you desire. There are also a variety of books available on how does aromatherapy work, which will guide you through the various types of herbs and the essential oils that can be extracted from them and how you can benefit from them. It is important to note that each one of us react differently to aromatherapy whether it is applied locally or inhaled due to which reason it is best you first test it in order to rule out triggering an adverse reaction or allergies.

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