Energy Healing 101: Pranic, Tantric, and Reiki

You have probably come across exotic-sounding terms such as “chakra”, “prana”, “aura”, and “tantra” in your course of reading books on spirituality, sex, and healing in the New Age literature section of the bookstore. But what’s the real scoop behind these exotic vocabularies?

Are All Energy Healings the Same?

Chakra or energy center is a term used in Pranic healing, an ancient Hindu system of energy healing. “Prana” means life energy. “Aura” is another terminology traced to Pranic healing. Aura is a non-physical body that consists of energy, which exists along with our physical body. The aura that covers our body is said to have seven layers pertaining to the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of an individual as manifested by energy. Studying the color and thickness of auras give ideas on the state of health of individuals. Six colors are associated with aura and interpreted into six personalities. These colors are all present in an individual but one or two are more pronounced.
Green – ambitious achiever
Blue – spiritual peacemaker
White – unconventional chameleon
Red – activist
Orange – creative communicator
Violet - psychic

Although Tantra is popularly associated with the peculiar practice of sex and spirituality, it is another method of energy healing. It comes from the word “tan” which means to spread or expand. The concept of connectedness is a recurring theme in Tantric writings on sex and spirituality. As a method of healing, spirituality and sex figure prominently. It is presupposed that the union of man and woman can reach spiritual levels during orgasm, which removes the body and mind off collected impurities. These impurities being negative energies can in turn manifest as physical illnesses.

Unlike Pranic and Tantric healings, which have Hindu origins, Reiki originated from Japan. It is relatively younger than Pranic and Tantric healings having been rediscovered in the early 1900’s. Reiki stands for universal energy, an energy brought forth by higher intelligence. Students of Reiki are taught how to tap this energy to heal physical, emotional, and mental illnesses.

Although Pranic, Tantra, and Reiki are all systems of energy healing, they differ in the type of energy tapped for healing: life energy, sexual energy, and universal energy respectively.

The concepts of the connectedness of mind, body, and spirit; the connection of individuals to all living and nonliving things around them and to the universe; and how energy impacts physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being are some of the salient similarities of these three healing methods.

Why Do People Turn to Energy Healing?

Pranic, Tantric, and Reiki are considered alternative methods of healing. In spite of the availability and relative accessibility of modern medicine, how come more and more people are being drawned to them? Here are some possible reasons:

· Energy healing worked where modern medicine failed.

For several reasons both explainable and unexplainable, modern medical treatment failed to heal ailments and conditions in several if not many persons. Research or data may not be able to support this statement. But for the families of the dying as well as for the dying patient, they would take the risk of using alternative methods ranging from herbals and organics, faith healers, witch doctors, and New Age healing techniques just to be get well.

· People perceive modern medicine to be isolating.

Medical treatments are oftentimes focused on the disease and its causative agent, which can make a patient feel isolated and treated like a mere host of the disease. Although recent developments in hospital practice are gradually promoting the holistic treatment of a patient, the perception still persists. Unlike in energy healing, since energy and spirituality are intimately linked, the patient feels that all aspects of his health are being attended to.

· Energy healing is non-obtrusive and natural thus it is safer.

Repeated surgical procedures are physically and emotionally traumatic for most patients. It is but a logical and attractive option to both patient and families to look for less stressful health interventions. Moreover, with the rising popularity of New Age religions, going natural is the way to go.

· Energy healing is a good way of relieving stress.

Meditation is part and parcel of energy healing methods and this is an added come-on for highly stressed people. Moreover, sophisticated equipment is not required thus it becomes all the more convenient for students and future students of energy healing.

The battle between alternative healing and mainstream medicine continues as both present the benefits of their approach. But in the final analysis, what matters is the restoration of good health.

To Go or Not to Go Herbal, that is the Question

Many people nowadays are turning to “organics” and “naturals” otherwise known as herbals. The rising popularity of herbal supplements has created a new fad if not a new health lifestyle. But before you join the bandwagon, here are some things you need to know about this mean, “green” dietary supplementing machine.

What is the difference between a drug and a dietary supplement?

According to the definition set by food and drug administrations in different countries, drugs are chemicals that can prevent, prolong the life, treat other effects of a health condition, improve the quality of life, and/or cure ailments and diseases, or alter the function of any part or chemicals inside the body. These drugs have approved therapeutic claims. For example, paracetamol is a drug given to bring down the body temperature in fever. Ascorbic acid is indicated for the treatment of scurvy. Iron supplements are given to treat mild cases of anemia.

Herbal supplements are not classified as drugs but as dietary supplements. The main difference is that they do not have approved therapeutic claims unlike in the case of drugs. Moreover, dietary supplements could either contain vitamins, minerals, herbals, or amino acids, all aimed to add to or supplement the diet of an individual. They are not intended to be taken alone as a substitute to any food or medicine.

Most of the manufactured medicines we now have once came from animals and plants. Through the years, chemists isolated the life-saving or life-curing components and separated them from the harmful ones. This lead to the further drug research and drug development that lead to the production of a different variety of drugs for many ailments and conditions from synthetic sources. But still we have semi-synthetic drugs, as well as drug that more or less approximate more natural composition. Since herbal supplements are made from a mixture of crude herbs reduced into powder or gel form, and later on packaged as tablets and capsules, there is a possibility that life-threatening or at least body chemistry-altering components are still present, thus the expression of concern from the medical community.

Is there a growing concern with the use of herbal supplements?

Yes. With the rising popularity of using and consuming anything herbal or organic is the proliferation of fake herbal supplements that threaten to endanger lives. If that’s the case, then why are herbal supplements given drug administration approvals? One way of ensuring the safety of the people is to have all candidate drugs, food, drinks, and dietary supplements registered with the proper authority. Otherwise, they would pose more risk with these things being sold in the black market for a hefty sum. We could ensure the quality and safety of herbal supplements if they get proper classification with the food and drug administration. Moreover, people may be able to file the proper complaints in the event a worsening of health condition is proven to be linked to the use of a particular herbal supplement.

Is using herbal supplements worth the risk?

Yes. It cannot be discounted that many who have tried herbal supplements experienced an improvement in their health—whether this is due to the herbals themselves or due to a placebo effect, as long as they do not worsen the condition of an individual, then using them is worth the risk. But of course, certain things must be considered before taking those herbal supplements:

Your doctor knows best.

First of all, clear your condition with your doctor. Ask him/her if taking a particular herbal supplement is safe given your health condition. People with heart, liver, or kidney trouble or malfunction, are usually not advised to take these, or at the minimum is to take these herbals in minimum amounts. All substances pass through the liver and kidney to be processed and filtered respectively. Kava, which is used to relieve people from stress, has been pulled out from the Canadian, Singaporean, and German markets because it contains substances that cause liver damage. Certain herbals such as Ephedra used for losing weight, contains chemicals with heart-inducing effects that can increase heart rate, which in turn can exhaust the heart and cause heart attacks in several documented cases by the American Medical Association.

Follow the directions for use.

Never take more herbal supplements than what is directed by the doctor or as instructed on the bottle. Each individual reacts differently to the components of herbal supplements. While it is perfectly safe for one individual to take in a supplement of primrose oil capsules, another person may be allergic to it. So, do not even think about downing one bottle of capsules- try one capsule first!!

No matter how the product pamphlet or the label of the bottle sounds about how it has been found to be helpful in certain health conditions, these herbal supplements are not therapeutic. So do not substitute these for the medications prescribed by your doctor for the treatment of certain diseases, or for the maintenance of blood pressure, lowering of blood sugar and cholesterol, and fight off infections.

BIOGRAPHY - DEAN MARTENS, C.H.

Nearly 15 years ago, Dean Martens was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, spinal bone spurs, arrhythmia, systemic candida, ulcers, and colitis. His doctors said that the first two dis-eases were scientifically incurable and that traditional medicine offered no optimistic outlook. Dean decided to study "Health" instead of how to alleviate the symptoms of his dis-eases. His research and studies focused on the nature of health and the communication that the body gives during dis-ease. His studies incorporated the teachings of Hippocrates, Kellogg, Graham, Tilden, Shelton, Jensen, Lad, Brennan, Moore, and Wigmore. By changing his lifestyle (which created the dis-eases) and cleansing through natural means, he was able to rid himself of all dis-eases and their manifestations. The outcome of this applied research was that he completely regained abundant health. This newfound truth becam his passion of sharing with others how, they too, can Take Responsibility for their Health.

Dean found through experience that, "regaining lost health is simple, it's the discipline that's tough." In his quest for further knowledge, Dean travelled throughout the western hemisphere. His travels through Central, South and North America, and the Bahamas guided him in the direction of herbal medicines. His journey led to Michael Moore at the SW School of Botanical Medicine where he received his certification as a Clinical Herbalist. Dean discovered that with the assistance of herbal supplements, he could cut healing time by more than half. The herbal supplements however, must have all of their micro-nutrients and constituents available to maintain their balance. This is similar to when the plant was thriving in the Earth. The only missing piece to the puzzle was how to restore the energy the plant lost when pulled out of Mother Earth. Reading Hands of Light led Dean to study with the author, Barbara Brennan, at her Long Island Institute. (Ms. Brennan had previously been a physicist with NASA in the area of Bio-energetics.) Utilizing such energetic techniques as QI Gong, vortex pouring and "live" energized water, Dean found the ability to re- establish the energies that were lost. Now, he realized, one can have the true synergy available from botanical plants.

Most scientists and some herbalists believe that if we have more of a plant's individual active constituent, we have a better "medicine." Dean Martens knows this is not true. It does however, produce a more concentrated effect. This is similar to a pharmaceutical. The residue then adds to the body's toxic load. For an herbal supplement to be of utmost assistance, it must be in balance, i.e., that it must have the synergy of it's original vital force as well as its original chemistry which it had within Mother Earth. This is vital in order for it not to act as an imbalanced pharmaceutical. It is now well known within physics that nature's synergy produces balance.

In 1992, Dean Martens founded Herbs of Light, Inc. as a vehicle to assist people in regaining their health. He lectures throughout the country on "Taking Responsibility", which examines the lifestyles that bring back and maintain health and the role of herbs within that process.

Dean believes that true medicine "does not hurt the patient". It assists in truly bringing health back and pre-dates recorded history. Hippocrates knew this well. Please read the first statement of the Hippocratic Oath!

Education:

In Process	Homeopathic Physician Certification International College of Homeopathy	Tampa, FL
1992-1993	Bio-Energetic Studies Barbara Brennan's School of Healing	Long Island, NY
1992	Certified Clinical Herbalist SW School of Botanical Medicine	Albuquerque, NM
1992	Ayurvedic Studies Dr. Vasant Lad (at the Ayurvedic Institute)	Albuquerque, NM
1986	Colon & Bowel Management Studies Dr. Bernard Jensen	Escondido, CA
1980	Holistic Health Studies Ann Wigmore at the Hippocrates Health Institute	Boston, MA
1975	Iridology Studies Dr. Jane Donnegan	Miami, FL

Professional Affiliations:

• American Herbalist Guild
• American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)
• American Natural Hygiene Society (ANHS)
• Chiropractic Academy of Homeopathy (CAH)
• National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA)

Highlights:

• Founder and President of Herbs of Light, Inc.
• Healed himself of scientifically incurable diseases
  (Rheumatoid Arthritis and Spinal Bone Spurs along with Candidiasis,
  Colitis and Ulcers)
• Featured on ABC Action News Prime Time
  "Herbal Medicine in America"
• Respected columnist, lecturer and invited guest on syndicated Radio and T.V.
• Presented first health lecture to U.S. Marine Corps
  (Camp LeJune, NC in 1993)
• Past V.P., American Natural Hygiene Societh of South Florida
  (described in Fit For Life Book)
• Producer and supplier of the Heritage Store's (Edgar Cayce Products)
  herbal extract line

It's time to start a Healthy life

How many times have you gone to sleep at night, swearing you'll go to the gym in the morning, and then changing your mind just eight hours later because when you get up, you don't feel like exercising?

While this can happen to the best of us, it doesn't mean you should drop the ball altogether when it comes to staying fit. What people need to realize is that staying active and eating right are critical for long-term health and wellness -- and that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The more you know about how your body responds to your lifestyle choices, the better you can customize a nutrition and exercise plan that is right for you. When you eat well, increase your level of physical activity, and exercise at the proper intensity, you are informing your body that you want to burn a substantial amount of fuel. This translates to burning fat more efficiently for energy.
In other words, proper eating habits plus exercise equals fast metabolism, which, in turn gives you more energy throughout the day and allows you to do more physical work with less effort.

The true purpose of exercise is to send a repetitive message to the body asking for improvement in metabolism, strength, aerobic capacity and overall fitness and health. Each time you exercise, your body responds by upgrading its capabilities to burn fat throughout the day and night, Exercise doesn't have to be intense to work for you, but it does need to be consistent.

I recommend engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise four times per week for 20 to 30 minutes per session, and resistance training four times per week for 20 to 25 minutes per session. This balanced approach provides a one-two punch, incorporating aerobic exercise to burn fat and deliver more oxygen, and resistance training to increase lean body mass and burn more calories around the block.

Here's a sample exercise program that may work for you:

* Warm Up -- seven to eight minutes of light aerobic activity intended to increase blood flow and lubricate and warm-up your tendons and joints.

* Resistance Training -- Train all major muscle groups. One to two sets of each exercise. Rest 45 seconds between sets.

* Aerobic Exercise -- Pick two favorite activities, they could be jogging, rowing, biking or cross-country skiing, whatever fits your lifestyle. Perform 12 to 15 minutes of the first activity and continue with 10 minutes of the second activity. Cool down during the last five minutes.

* Stretching -- Wrap up your exercise session by stretching, breathing deeply, relaxing and meditating.

When starting an exercise program, it is important to have realistic expectations. Depending on your initial fitness level, you should expect the following changes early on.

* From one to eight weeks -- Feel better and have more energy.

* From two to six months -- Lose size and inches while becoming leaner. Clothes begin to fit more loosely. You are gaining muscle and losing fat.

* After six months -- Start losing weight quite rapidly.

Once you make the commitment to exercise several times a week, don't stop there. You should also change your diet and/or eating habits,' says Zwiefel. Counting calories or calculating grams and percentages for certain nutrients is impractical. Instead, I suggest these easy-to-follow guidelines:

* Eat several small meals (optimally four) and a couple of small snacks throughout the day
* Make sure every meal is balanced -- incorporate palm-sized proteins like lean meats, fish, egg whites and dairy products, fist-sized portions of complex carbohydrates like whole-wheat bread and pasta, wild rice, multigrain cereal and potatoes, and fist-sized portions of vegetable and fruits
* Limit your fat intake to only what's necessary for adequate flavor
* Drink at least eight 8-oz. glasses of water throughout the day
* I also recommend that you take a multi-vitamin each day to ensure you are getting all the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

Enjoy life, we all deserve it.

BLACK HAW

(Viburnum prunifolium, Wildcrafted root bark)

Affects:	Nerves.
Uses:	Powerful relaxant of the uterus. Reduces blood pressure by relaxing peripheral blood vessels.

GYMNEMA

GYMNEMA
(Gymnema sylvestris, Wildcrafted leaf)

Affects:	Tongue and intestines.
Uses:	Reduces appetite for sweet food. Reduces absorption of sugars by the intestines.

Tobacco and Cancer

Smoking damages nearly every organ in the human body, is linked to at least 10 different cancers, and accounts for some 30% of all cancer deaths. And it costs billions of dollars each year. Yet one in four Americans still light up.

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Must read: EPA poised to "regulate" colloidal silver off the market

The powers that be have been trying for years to ban colloidal silver
and remove it from the marketplace. Why? Because it's the perfect
natural antibiotic, and it makes virtually all drug-company
manufactured antibiotics obsolete. (Shhh! It's an underground health
secret. Don't tell anybody...)

Bacteria have no resistance to colloidal silver like they do with
standard antibiotics, and colloidal silver is dirt cheap and
incredibly safe compared to drugs (I've been saved from viral
infections more than once by drinking an entire 2 oz. bottle of
colloidal silver).

Now, the EPA has found a clever way to potentially regulate colloidal
silver out of the market: they've announced they will classify the
substance as a "nanotechnology pesticide" and force colloidal silver
companies to prove it's safe if they want to keep selling it.

But where is the EPA's scrutiny of all other nanotech particles in
foods, skin care products and drugs? Nowhere to be found, of course.
The EPA seems to be exclusively targeting colloidal silver as the only
nanotech threat to U.S. consumers, and if they pull off this stunt,
they will have finally achieved the government's longstanding goal of
eliminating the competition to lucrative antibiotic drugs.

(The government protects corporations, not the public, didn't you
know?)

Must read: EPA poised to "regulate" colloidal silver off the market

The powers that be have been trying for years to ban colloidal silver
and remove it from the marketplace. Why? Because it's the perfect
natural antibiotic, and it makes virtually all drug-company
manufactured antibiotics obsolete. (Shhh! It's an underground health
secret. Don't tell anybody...)

Bacteria have no resistance to colloidal silver like they do with
standard antibiotics, and colloidal silver is dirt cheap and
incredibly safe compared to drugs (I've been saved from viral
infections more than once by drinking an entire 2 oz. bottle of
colloidal silver).

Now, the EPA has found a clever way to potentially regulate colloidal
silver out of the market: they've announced they will classify the
substance as a "nanotechnology pesticide" and force colloidal silver
companies to prove it's safe if they want to keep selling it.

But where is the EPA's scrutiny of all other nanotech particles in
foods, skin care products and drugs? Nowhere to be found, of course.
The EPA seems to be exclusively targeting colloidal silver as the only
nanotech threat to U.S. consumers, and if they pull off this stunt,
they will have finally achieved the government's longstanding goal of
eliminating the competition to lucrative antibiotic drugs.

(The government protects corporations, not the public, didn't you
know?)

Must read: EPA poised to "regulate" colloidal silver off the market

The powers that be have been trying for years to ban colloidal silver
and remove it from the marketplace. Why? Because it's the perfect
natural antibiotic, and it makes virtually all drug-company
manufactured antibiotics obsolete. (Shhh! It's an underground health
secret. Don't tell anybody...)

Bacteria have no resistance to colloidal silver like they do with
standard antibiotics, and colloidal silver is dirt cheap and
incredibly safe compared to drugs (I've been saved from viral
infections more than once by drinking an entire 2 oz. bottle of
colloidal silver).

Now, the EPA has found a clever way to potentially regulate colloidal
silver out of the market: they've announced they will classify the
substance as a "nanotechnology pesticide" and force colloidal silver
companies to prove it's safe if they want to keep selling it.

But where is the EPA's scrutiny of all other nanotech particles in
foods, skin care products and drugs? Nowhere to be found, of course.
The EPA seems to be exclusively targeting colloidal silver as the only
nanotech threat to U.S. consumers, and if they pull off this stunt,
they will have finally achieved the government's longstanding goal of
eliminating the competition to lucrative antibiotic drugs.

(The government protects corporations, not the public, didn't you
know?)

Thyroid Disorder

Some people say there’s no such thing as a low blood pressure. But the common belief is that blood pressure below the normal range of 120/80 may result in fatigue and weakness. Blood pressure in the normal range is rare. Either the systolic or the diastolic reading is liable to show lesser than the normal range in most individuals. You just simply can’t do away with this low B.P as most of your activities will hamper due to your fatigue and weakness. Thyroid problem can also lad to low BP. So get your thyroid treated through Thyromine and enjoy a cheerful life!

Handy Tips For Healthy Permanent Weight Loss

The key to successful healthy weight loss is to make some permanent, realistic eating and lifestyle changes.

Don’t starve yourself.

Eating small healthy meals throughout the day lessens the chance that you’ll start snacking on candy or fat-laden fillers. Try to eat five small meals per day, instead of three large ones. That way you avoid becoming too hungry and there’s less danger of you reaching for something sweet when your blood sugar levels are lower.

Eating Red Meat Raises Breast Cancer Risk?

There seems to be so much controversy with this subject. Every week, a new article comes out that contradicts the one from the week before.

According to researchers from Harvard Medical School. regular consumption of red meat raises the risk of one type of breast cancer. The study was based on data from a sample of more than 90,000 women who were monitored over the course of nearly 15 years. At the conclusion of the study period, women with diets high in red meat were twice as likely to have been diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, even when other risk factors such as family history were taken into account. Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer is a particularly growing problem among middle-aged women.

What This Means for You
Researchers defined "high" red meat consumption as one and a half servings or more a day. For beef lovers, the study's authors recommended reducing red meat consumption to three servings a week or less.

Yeast Infections

Women get these much more often than men do, and they SUCK!!! Itching, burning, discharge, ARRRRRRGH!

Causes can be medications, especially antibiotics,which upset the body's natural flora; stress; wearing pants too tight; illness; unsafe sexual practices, which can transmit the disease from woman to woman; and diet, espcially if you eat or drink lots of bread, pastries and beer.

Be Warned; there is some Good and some Very Bad advice on the Internet. Some internet remedies recommend using Boric acid. This toxic substance is a poison and has caused deaths. It has no place in anyone's home much less inside you!

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a Chinese medical practice that treats illness
and provides local anesthesia by the insertion of needles at
predetermined sites of the body. Acupuncture may also follow
many other forms. The word acupuncture comes from the Latin
word acus, meaning needle, and pungere, meaning puncture. The
Chinese call acupuncture Chen Chiu.

I had acupuncture performed on me several times by a doctor who was trained in China. She had been a nurse, and was very happy practicing nursing, but her aptitude was recognized and she was pulled out of her hospital and trained to be a doctor. She treated me after my car accident in 1990 with a combination of herbs, acupuncture, massage, and Tui Na, during which she attempted to push the herniated discs in my lower back into their original place.

Acupuncture is used in the treatment of a wide variety of
medical problems. It is used for ear, nose, and throat disorders,
respiratory disorders, Gastrointestinal disorders, Eye disorders, and
Neurological and Muscular disorders. The needles used in
acupuncture are usually only inserted from 1/4 to 1 inch deep into
the skin. There is usually no pain in acupuncture. Usually if any
pain it is only mild. Most of the needles now used in acupuncture
are disposable needles. Acupuncture does not always only involve
needles. They may also use other methods such as moxibustion,
cupping, electronic stimulation, magneotherapy and various types
of massage. There are also many different styles of acupuncture
practiced all over the world.

There are many things to consider when choosing an
acupuncturist. Acupuncture is a licensed and regulated healthcare
profession in about half the states in the United States. There are
many acupuncture practices which are not certified, so when
choosing one some research is required. If you get acupuncture
usually between five to fifteen sessions are required, depending on
the severity of the complaint. Many acute conditions only require
a single treatment. The main thing to remember when receiving
acupuncture is to simply relax. After acupuncture treatments
much of the pain may be gone after the first treatment, or in some
cases it takes more. In some cases the pain may become worse;
this is known as the rebound effect.

Low carb eating

For those who are overweight, or who have diabetes, the low-calorie and low-fat diets recommended by the government do not work well. In fact, for diabetics, they can actually worsen the condition. The only diet that strikes at the real cause of obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, hypoglycemia, and type 2 diabetes is a low-carbohydrate diet. Many doctors and nutritionists are now starting to recognize this.

Low carb eating is more than just a diet, but a way of life for many, myself included. This is not something that you undertake until you lose X number of pounds, and then go back to the way you were eating before. This way of life helps you to not only lose weight, but to control Type 2 Diabetes, lower your cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and even out your blood sugar levels, controlling hypoglycemia and hyperinsulism.

On a low-carb diet, you can eat until you're full, as long as you eat only allowed foods. Allowed foods are meats, fish, poultry, eggs, and cheese, plus a limited amount of green vegetables. Stay away from foods that contain sugar, honey, and large amounts of carbohydrate in the form of starch, especially bread and pastries. To create the energy that it needs, your body must burn fuel. If available, the carbohydrates are burned first. If you remove the carbohydrates (sugar), the body will then burn fat. One the fat is depleted, the body will burn protein as a last-resource fuel.

Essiac

Essiac is an herbal mixture developed by a Canadian nurse, Rene Marie Caisse. It is thought to be a cure, and possibly a preventative, for cancer.

Nurse Caisse ran her Cancer Clinic in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada, from 1934 to 1942. She rented the clinic from the city for $1.00 per month. Rene never a dime from her patients for her care. She helped give hope and health to thousands of people. The medical establishment gave her major hassles throughout her life, and sought to close her clinic down and discredit her work. Yet, she had faith in what she was doing, and stood up to the establishment.

Essiac, is made up of four main herbs that grow in the wilderness of Ontario, Canada. The original formula is believed to have its roots in native Canadian Ojibway medicine. The four herbs that make up the traditional formula are Burdock root, sheep sorrel, Indian rhubarb root, and the inner bark of slippery elm. The four herbs are thought to make the compromised (by cancer) body systems more normal by cleansing the blood, getting rid of toxic build up, promoting cell repair and helping in effective digestion of nutrients and elimination of wastes. When combined, it is thought that their separate beneficial effects are magnified. Several cases of poisoning have been reported from drinking commercial burdock root tea. There is a newer formula, containing four additional herbs, which vary according to which source you are accessing.

Welcome To Healthy Alternative!

Hi Friends,

Welcome to the Healthy Alternative Web Site. I will be working hard to fill this site with as much information as I can find on living healthy with alternative medicines. Of course I am not a doctor, so before trying any of this please consult with a professional in your area. This information is posted only to help with my research. I can not guarantee the accuracy of any information posted here.

In some cases I may talk about alternative medicines I have tried and the results I have had (or perceived to have had). Once again, I am not a doctor, I am only posting information I find so I can refer back to it later for further scrutiny.

I do hope that by me assembling all this information in one place it will help others find the answers they are looking for.

See you soon,
Healthy Alternative