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What is Reiki Energy Healing? A
s alternative holistic healthcare rose to popularity in the U.S., so did the healing modality of Usui
Reiki. Reiki Ryoho, or “energy medicine”, which was founded in Japan in 1920 by Dr. Makao Usui, is a system of natural healing that administers “source” or God-given energies into a patient, relieving them of emotional, physical or mental blockages which may be present within their energy centers, or “chakras”. Certified Reiki therapists study the art of subtle
energies, and a therapy session usually takes about an hour to an hour-and-a- half, administered by a Reiki master. There are many levels to complete before a therapist can reach the Shinpi-den, or “master” level, and can take years of prac- tice and self-study before they are ready to start a serious practice. Once certified, Reiki healers are able to sense where the patient is blocked within the body and are versed in how to shift or allow the patient to safely re- lease non-beneficial energies. Normally, this involves light touch on certain areas on and around the body as the patient lies upon a massage table. Therapists will often play soothing music and use aromatherapy and guided meditation to help the patient relax and let go of their stress.
Anyone is a candidate for a Reiki session, which is non-denominational and non-invasive. Reiki can help patients let go of unwanted stress, relive anxiety, re- verse depression, aid in healing acute physical conditions, assist in prenatal care and relieving the side effects of chemotherapy, gain emotional balance, harmo- nize the mind, relieve chronic fatigue syndrome and realize the purpose of life. Patients undergoing Reiki treatments usually feel rejuvenated and balanced. They are able to see themselves in a new way and many see their symptoms abate or disappear completely. Common side effects felt during a session are feelings of elation, tingling sensations, visualizations of colors, lightheadedness and changes in temperature. In some cases, deep emotional releases may occur, leaving the patient feeling very tired. The day after the session, a great sense of harmony and balance is restored as Reiki continues to shift and balance energy for days afterward.
Many people ask if they need to believe in Reiki in order for it to work for them. The fact is that the patient undergoing Reiki does not require belief in or- der for it to work.
James Bene is a Usui Reiki master/teacher. Contact him at
BeneMudra.com. See Resource Guide, page 42.
A Different Breathalyzer Test for Heart Failure S
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THE WHOLE FISH IS BEST FOR BLOOD PRESSURE
ver the years, a broad range of
research has con- firmed that omega-3 fatty acids found in
fatty fish like salmon, tuna and sardines promote heart and brain health. Now researchers at the Universi- ty of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine have found that taking fish oil supplements isn’t as effective at keeping blood pressure under control as eating an actual fish.
The animal study published in the
U.S. Proceedings of the National Acad- emy of Sciences shows that eating oily fish helped open ion channels, a com- plex series of membranes in the cells that line blood vessels, letting sodium, calcium and potassium in and out of those crucial cells and helping reduce blood pressure. Because fish oil supple- ments did not activate the ion channels, they didn’t reduce blood pressure in the same way.
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imply blowing up a balloon may help doctors test heart func- tion, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic. Although such examinations usually require expensive and sometimes invasive procedures, the new test can be done in a doctor’s office in 30 seconds, according to the research findings published in the Journal of the Ameri- can College of Cardiology.
The patient simply breathes into a Mylar balloon, similar to a party version, and the air is passed through a machine to produce an individual “breathprint”. Researchers determined that exhaled breath contains volatile organic compounds that can be easily analyzed to determine potential heart failure.
EGG WHITES FUNCTION LIKE BLOOD PRESSURE MEDS
aintaining healthy blood
pressure is vital for long-term heart health, and scientists
have now discovered evidence that a component of egg whites may have beneficial cardiovascular effects. Re- searchers from Clemson University, in South Carolina, found that a peptide in egg white, one of the building blocks of proteins, reduces blood pressure in animals about as much as a low dose of Captopril, a prescription medica- tion for high blood pressure. The RVPSL peptide acts as a natural ACE inhibitor, functioning similar to the en- tire family of prescription medications that treat hypertension.
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