March 2008
Monthly Archive
Clay Therapy
Posted by slang on 25 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Clay Therapy
Besides the nature cure method of hydrotherapy, there is another very common external therapeutic agent which is the clay or what we called mud. Generally, mud/clay is used as a paste to be applied directly a a salve or pack or as poultice. Normally, clay paste is applied to the abdomen or other regions of the body which exhibits symptoms of the disorders. However, if necessary, it can be applied to the whol body or a mud-bath can be taken where the entire body except for the head is buried in clay of suitable consistency.
So what can be the benefits derived from mud packs?
They are:
- Coolng of the affected part: the cooling effect of the mud pack is much greater than that of a wet pack. In case of high feer, the temperature can be brought down with the help of a mud pack. ( needs to be changed frequently till the desired lowering of the temperature is affected)
- Absorption of toxins: Clay has the wonderful unique property of absorbing toxins from the body. You can witness such effect when clay is applied to a boil or a suppurating wound where the pus is quickly drawn out and the wounds gets cleaned up
- Reduction of swelling: A clay pack will reduce the swelling of any part of the body. Typical case is the application of clay packs to swollen feet or other parts.
- Relaxaion of tension: A clay pack reduces the tension of the muscles and soothes overestimated nerves
- Relief from pain: Application of clay paste or a mud pack affords immediate relief from localized pain.
Some salient points on prepartion of mud or clay pack:
- any color of clay can be used provided it does not contain any harmful materials or chemicals
- if the clay is highly viscious, some fine sand should be mixed with it
- the clay should be sieved off to remove pebbles, stones or any other coarse materials. It should then be dried in the sun.
- when preparing the clay for application as a paste or pack, just enough water should be added to it to give it the consistency of butter.
- once prepared, it should be spread over the affected part to a thickness of about an inch or 2.5cm or it can be spread on a piece of cloth like muslin.
- uncovered clay paste has a cooling effect on the affected part whilst covered, it has a warming effect
- normally the clay should be taken off after about half an hour or one hour, if necessary clay can be applied afresh
- when clay has been used for its cooling effect, the part to which it has been applied should first be wiped clean with a piece of cloth and then brought to normal temperature by a dry rubbing with the palms. If it has been used for warming the part, the part should be wiped clean with cloth wrung in cold water.
Clay has been found efficacious in treating fever, constipation, diarrhoea, gastric, duodenal and intestinal ulcers, bleeding of the uterus, piles, fissures, appendicitis, stomachache, irregularity in menstruation and such other disorders. Using clay therapy on boils, wounds, pain or swellings, many found them to be extremely efficacious.
Benefits In Using Mudra Therapy/Healing
Posted by slang on 23 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Mudra Healing
It is interesting to note that in mudras, by pulling any of your fingers in both hand and hooked them together render the following benefits to the practisioners.
| Benefits | ||
| 1 | Pulling both INDEX fingers, hooked together | Help to stimulate memory in case you have lost something. |
| 2 | Pulling both MIDDLE fingers, hooked together | Help you with patience and discernment. |
| 3 | Pulling both RING fingers, hooked together | Help energize you and stimulate intuitive insight. |
| 4 | Pulling both LITTLE fingers, hooked together | Help with quick communication and understanding |
General Guidelines In Mudra Therapy/Healing
Posted by slang on 23 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Mudra Healing
When we execute mudra(s), there are certain general guidelines that we should understand:
- A light contact between the thumb and the finger(s) suffice; firm pressure is not really required;
- The position of other fingers which are not participating in that mudra is immaterial. They can be held straight or allowed to bend as per the practioner’s desire; Continue Reading »
The Elements In Mudra Therapy/Healing
Posted by slang on 23 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Mudra Healing
Our Universe comprises the five basic elements namely Earth, Water, Air, Space & Fire. Our fingers & thumb are determinants of these elements.
| Finger Type | Element | Ayurvedic Terms |
| 0 – Thumb | Fire – Sun | Agni |
| 1 – Index |
Air – Wind | Vaayu |
| 2 – Middle |
Space/Ether | Aakaash |
| 3 – Ring |
Earth | Prithvi |
| 4 – Little |
Water | Jal |
Mudra Therapy/Healing Not To Be Used For Chronic Illnesses
Posted by slang on 23 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Mudra Healing
As mentioned in earlier article, mudra therapy are useful for trivial diseases but not to be apply for the following disorders:
- mechanical disorders like mature cataract, a big hole in the ear-drm, deviated nasal septum, cleft palate, hare lip, heart-vavlvular defects, varicose veins, hernias, big tones in the gall-ballder or urinary tract, prolapsed uterus/rectum/intervertebral disc, fracture,etc.These diseases obviously need surgical intervention;
- ailments caused by deficiencies of nutients, vitamins, minerals,etc
- senile degeneration as a result of old age and
- life threatening illness like cancer, AIDS, encephalitis, diptheria, heart failur, kidney failure, cirrhosis of liver, septicaemia, gangrene,etc
An Introduction To Mudra Therapy/Healing
Posted by slang on 23 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Mudra Healing
As we know, modern medicine has given great benefits to mankind. However, modern medicine has been known to have drawbacks like masking symptoms or only relieving distress instead of striking at the root causes of illness and having undesirable side effects.
Mudra(s) therapy is actually part of Ayurvedic medicine which has been used in the ancient past.
Mudra(s) has many of the following benefits: Continue Reading »
Crystals And Crystals Water
Posted by slang on 23 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Crystals Curative Power
Crystals/gem water has good healing power as the water is able to hold the energy pattern of the crystals energy.Gem water quite simply is spring water that has absorbed the properties of crystals or gemstones. Gem water is a liquid version of a stones energy patterns and as liquid, it can be used in more ways than the stones themselves like drinking, using for fish aquarium, watering plants, feeding to your pets, etc Continue Reading »
Table Of Crystals & Chakras
Posted by slang on 23 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Crystals Curative Power
Experts also advocate that one get sick when one or several chakra(s) of the patient has weakened.
One of the way to cure/remedy/activate the chakra is the use of crystals
Append below is table illustrating the color of each chakras and the respective crystals commonly used to activate the individual chakras:- Continue Reading »
Understand The Basic Principles Of Reiki Healing Power
Posted by slang on 23 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Reiki
he Reiki Principles are:
- Just for today, I will not be angry.
- Just for today, I will not worry.
- Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
- Just for today, I will be kind to my Neighbour and every living thing.
- Just for today, I will give thanks for my many blessings.
Dr. Mikao Usui And Reiki Story
Posted by slang on 23 Mar 2008 | Tagged as: Reiki
There is the following supernatural story of how Dr Mikao Usui discovered the power of Reiki.
“ Dr. Mikao Usui was the Principal of a Christian seminar in Kyoto, Japan. One day, some students asked him about the healing methods used by Jesus Christ and Continue Reading »
