Saturday, July 15, 2006

New to Complementary Healing?

Welcome! Be prepared to take responsibility for your own health with the assistance of any one of numerous types of complementary healing. Unsure which practise to try? Worried about the effects and safety of complementary healing ? Please, don’t be.

Yes there are so many different ones to choose from but to narrow down the field of choices ask yourself some basic questions.

What exactly are you seeking help for?

A specific health issue
De-stressing
Relaxation
Mental health problems
Re-energising

Do you feel comfortable at the thought of experiencing a massage ?
Swiss body, aromatherapy massage, head massage

Does the thought of the non-intrusive hands on type of healing appeal ?
Reiki, crystals, stones, spiritual healing

Do you enjoy having your feet touched ?
Reflexology

Would you like to try flower remedies or potions ?
Bach flower remedy, herbs, vitamin supplement, health foods

Health magazines and the internet are full of adverts for all the various types of complementary healing on offer. Your local library too may have a stock of books under sections, like Mind, Body and Health issues.

Please do call and explain your problem with a practitioner beforehand before booking an appointment. It may be that you require to change your every day life to incorporate a more holistic attitude and therefore, taking up Tai-Chi, Yoga or Pilates may be of more benefit.

One thing in common with all Complementary Healers is that they work with energies. Those energies both inside us and all around us. When we suffer from physical ailments a complementary healer will work to release blocked energy inside the body.

There are energy centres referred to as Chakras which run from the base of the torso to the forehead, then there are meridian lines which run through the entire body. Several types of complementary healers work closely with the 7 chakra centres and other healers work with the meridian lines.

If you are feeling generally run down or lacking in energy a complementary healer will work with these energies to unblock, replace with positive energy and rejuvenate the entire body.

Take control of looking after yourself. Try meditating, Yoga, Pilates or Tai-Chi which can be done at home or in your lunch-break at work. Make time by rising earlier, switching off the t.v., just by putting time aside for you. All these forms of exercise or relaxation techniques, help release positive energy and a positive frame of mind.

Experiencing health problems, such as headaches, stomach problems, arthritis (and associated symptoms), insomnia, backaches etc ?

Well there are far too many types of complementary healing practises to list here however, using the questions listed above should help narrow down the list. For instance, Reiki provides a more gentle form of healing by a hands-on method relating to the 7 chakra energy centres, whereas Shiatsu is a slightly strenuous form of massage but deals with the meridian energy centres throughout the entire body whilst still offering relaxation.

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