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	<title>eHealthopedia.com - Because Your Health Deserves The Right Answers &#187; Alternative Medicine</title>
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		<title>Losing  Inches All Over &#8211; Real Easy Ways To Lose Weight</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:49:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>buyacaiberry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finding ways for easy ways to lose weight these days is becoming a major issue with just about every age group and cultural group manifested by the enormous amount of  of diet programs and diet concepts, and the reason is fairly easy to see. Eating habits haven&#8217;t all that changed compared to 30 tears  ago [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finding ways for easy ways to lose weight these days is becoming a major issue with just about every age group and cultural group manifested by the enormous amount of  of diet programs and diet concepts, and the reason is fairly easy to see. Eating habits haven&#8217;t all that changed compared to 30 tears  ago and still applying the same principles from way back today. An outdated diet plan doesn&#8217;t work for one good reason- processed foods.<span id="more-504"></span></p>
<p>To find some <strong>easy ways to lose weight</strong> why not start paying attention to what you eat and how much water you do or don&#8217;t drink. Think of each of the nutritional supplements you put into the body as fuel for the different organs which synergistic ally work together to run your body and most importantly burn fat.</p>
<p>Quite simply; take care of yourself with the basic consumption of nutrition, water and fiber and you will start to lose weight With so much of what  we eat these days being processed and stuffed full of preservatives your body is getting clogged up and causing all sorts of troubles with processing even the healthy nutrients we eat.</p>
<p>One important matter to think about in your search for easy ways to lose weight is that you should drink lot of water, this helps unclog the body and assists the body to move nutrients to the right organs that help break these foods down into their nutritional roles.</p>
<p>The other thing is to try to eat less of these preservative ridden processed foods as they often also don&#8217;t hold any nutrition which makes the body to store a bunch of fats that can&#8217;t be broken down well (nutrition is the building blocks or fuel for powering the body&#8217;s furnace!).</p>
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		<title>Acupuncture: Natural Alternative treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>albert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A person with strong immune system is likely to enjoy more  active life without felling prey to any disease. On the other hand person with  low immune system often fall ill. Overcoming such disorder may be quite  difficult but there are some alternative means through which you can increase  your immune [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal">A person with strong immune system is likely to enjoy more  active life without felling prey to any disease. On the other hand person with  low immune system often fall ill. Overcoming such disorder may be quite  difficult but there are some alternative means through which you can increase  your immune system. One of the best ways to cope up with your immune system is  &#8220;Acupuncture&#8221;.</p>
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Acupuncture is proved to be beneficial in enhancing the  immune system. In turn, it facilitates a good protective capacity against most  of diseases and painful conditions. Acupuncture is a good alternative natural  therapy that replaces most of the pharmacological intervention.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Acupuncture is actually Chinese healing system. It is  indeed an ancient cultural method to treat any type of illness. It has been  aroused from the Chinese origin. It is believed to be most ancient system of  Chinese origin that is going on from centuries before.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The physicians that perform acupuncture called as  acupuncturists consider that energy circulates uniquely throughout the body  prominently through twelve points in the body. These twelve points is known as  meridians. Any type of disease hit a person when these meridians are blocked, in  simple words it means that the flow of energy is blocked and does not allow  complete circulation of energy.</p>
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<h4>Working process proceeds as follows:</h4>
<p>Fine needles are allowed to insert the body at particular points so as to  redirect the energy flow. In all nearly 2000 acupuncture points are believed to  be located on connecting frame work of twelve meridians and eight secondary  meridians.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Advance study of acupuncture covers human anatomy, biology,  physiology. In addition to it other practical acupuncture techniques like  massage, acupressure and reflexology. It is useful in reducing most of the  illness like Chronic pain and Osteoarthritis, Low back pain, Neurological like  Headache, Migraine, Stroke rehabilitation, Neuralgias. Many Respiratory  disorders like Bronchitis, Sinus, Asthma, and tonsillitis. Apart from these even  Bowel and bladder problems can be cured effectively with the help of  acupuncture.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Along with so many disorders other Gynecological problems  are can also be solved like pre menstrual problems, endometriosis hot flushes.  Major Gastrointestinal problems like gastric ulcers, constipation, colitis and  Gastritis.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Detail study revealed that acupuncture contributes in  reducing many type of inflammatory ill-effects of diseases like asthma,  rhinitis, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, epicondylitis,  complex regional pain syndrome type 1 and vasculitis. The successful curative  measures as increased the important of acupuncture in order to treat most of  chronic diseases.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This therapy is beneficial in curing most of the diseases  and hence diverting most of renounced scientist towards its. Before seeking  treatment for it you should consult doctor for avoiding any type of  side-effects.</p>
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		<title>Bronchitis-Home Remedies</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>peter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Usually bronchitis are of two types acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis.  Normally it is seen that acute bronchitis can be easily cured. It can be treated  within few weeks say 2-3 weeks. Hence other special treatment to this type of  bronchitis is not needed, rather home treatments are preferred.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Usually bronchitis are of two types acute bronchitis and chronic bronchitis.  Normally it is seen that acute bronchitis can be easily cured. It can be treated  within few weeks say 2-3 weeks. Hence other special treatment to this type of  bronchitis is not needed, rather home treatments are preferred.<span id="more-143"></span></p>
<p>These include following home treatments</p>
<p>One is advised to take regular and immediate treatment against the bronchitis  disease. One required to take cough drops, drink plenty of fluids, and avoid  allergic and irritants conditions as it may relief cough, which is believed to  be the cause of bronchitis. The allergic and many irritants may ultimately lead  to itching of lungs, that may give more possibilities of bronchitis.</p>
<p>The patient suffering from bronchitis may also use suppressants that may  relief you from coughing. One can also use expectorants to relief the cough  pain. The patients of acute bronchitis may avoid the products like alcohol,  caffeine and related products, as these products may cause lessening of the body  fluid. Person suffering from bronchitis may give-up smoking, as this may  increase lung problems and ultimately bronchitis.</p>
<p>A person suffering from bronchitis should take complete rest as the body  utilizes lots of energy for convalesces and required to keep relaxed to rebuild  the energy to fight against the disease.</p>
<p>In order to defend the fever or bodies febricity one is advised to take  medication like aspirin or ibuprofen, but this medication is not applicable to  the patient below 20yrs.</p>
<p>Thus according the doctors prescription, one can even take the medication  like beta agonists which may provide relief to the cough ultimately to the  bronchitis. Hence this type of medication may even cause some side-effects like  shivering etc.</p>
<p>If there arises any complications then antibiotics are advised to the  patient.</p>
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		<title>Magnetic Therapy-Alternative for Regulating BP</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:27:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today most of the people are suffering knowingly or unknowingly to high or  low blood pressure. Once high blood pressure can be controlled by avoiding fatty  food but low blood pressure is very fatal as in extreme cases it can ultimately  lead to paralysis of to coma. Mostly person who have crossed the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today most of the people are suffering knowingly or unknowingly to high or  low blood pressure. Once high blood pressure can be controlled by avoiding fatty  food but low blood pressure is very fatal as in extreme cases it can ultimately  lead to paralysis of to coma. Mostly person who have crossed the age of 35  should regularly go for BP check-up.<span id="more-113"></span></p>
<p>The proper flow of blood in the blood vessels guarantees that there is  adequate flow of nutrition and oxygen flow through different body tissues which  ultimately causes proper function of the tissues of the body. The researchers  have proved that magnetic therapy benefits in reducing high blood pressure and  increases the bodies resistance to Blood pressure.</p>
<p>The researchers after studying the detail characteristic of the blood  substances as white blood corpuscles, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, red blood  corpuscles etc, has proved the positive effect of magnetic in controlling the  flow of blood. Magnetic therapy has made remarkable discovery in assisting in  the diagnoses of various diseases apart from blood pressure. Various infectious  diseases such as typhoid, measles etc, is believed to be beneficial in dealing  such diseases. Now day’s people are becoming aware of magnetic therapy and  adopting this natural means to relief from the problem usually people adopt this  therapy to treat problems like headache, even one can get relief from headache.  It helps in fast healing of wounds, even fractures etc. Since magnetic therapy  is proving more and more beneficial, Researchers are diverted to discover the  effect of magnet on the activation and control of antibodies. Recent studies of  magnetic effect have proved very beneficial in solving many problems of  infection and asceticism arising in hospital, in operation theaters etc.  Discovery of a drug using this therapy, will surely add to the wonder of  science.</p>
<p>Magnetic therapy has proved very beneficial in curing different types of  wound like incised, punctured etc. It enhances the production of cells and  ensures the curing of conditions like corns, chilblains and chaps. It also  assists in calcification of fractured bones.</p>
<p>Hence magnetic theory may reduce quite a number of medicines that are  consumed to control blood pressure.</p>
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		<title>Different Alternatives For Breast enlargement</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 06:41:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>david</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today&#8217;s world, large breasts is proving to be the limelight of every human  being. It is the critical truth of today&#8217;s male dominated society  women’s  beauty is always judged by the shape and size of her breast but not by her face.  And due to this reason women are becoming more [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today&#8217;s world, large breasts is proving to be the limelight of every human  being. It is the critical truth of today&#8217;s male dominated society  women’s  beauty is always judged by the shape and size of her breast but not by her face.  And due to this reason women are becoming more conscious of their breasts. Women  who already have larger bust are in fact luckier. But women who own small bust,  just desires to give slightly more endeavor to extend it.<span id="more-68"></span></p>
<p>As you know, breast enlargement has result into the fresh look of this  current generation. Not only teen but also adult women  are trying out this  most recent fashion. Breast enlargement is uncomplicated and faster to achieve  and the requirement needed is  regular care and good quality of  maintenance. Breast enlargement can be easily done by breast augmentation  surgery. Obviously, this is the best way and the outcome are fast too.</p>
<p>The surgeon will lay implants in the breasts and two of the implants are  widespread in this surgery. Among them one is silicone gel implant and the other  saline implants. Silicone gel implants are completely composed of silicone gel  and gives flexibility to the breasts. However at this present situation silicone  gel implants are prohibited as it may cause cancer. But nowadays, saline  implants are largely used . Saline implants contains saline gels within and  silicone cell that is purely risk-free to human body.</p>
<p>In these types of implants, there are basically designed  two shapes.  One is round shape those are moreover common but the most admired ones are  teardrop. Teardrop implants are broadly used because due to its look when it  fits the breast. In fact Round implant surgeries are a slight cheaper than the  teardrop surgeries. But the increasing cost doesn&#8217;t affect the women, in they   favor augmentation mammo-plasty, as it is speedy, efficient and consumes less  time.</p>
<p>If you are not willing to go forward for surgery then you can try other  Breast enlargement methods like herbal massage, crème massage, oil massage,  medicinal pills and etc. However before undergoing breast enlargement you  require a proper guidance from your physician. It is essential to gain  confidence before breast enlargement surgery.</p>
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		<title>Let’s evaluate liability of Yoga devoid of Clothing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 11:33:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The word gymnasium is from Latin which means to &#8216;exercise nude&#8217; and  yes without the condition of clothes, you could gain a lot of remuneration from  executing some yoga poses without clothing, but folks, really&#8230;moderation is  still of an essence.
By researching you will look at some sites on the subject of naked [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The word gymnasium is from Latin which means to &#8216;exercise nude&#8217; and  yes without the condition of clothes, you could gain a lot of remuneration from  executing some yoga poses without clothing, but folks, really&#8230;moderation is  still of an essence.<span id="more-60"></span></p>
<p>By researching you will look at some sites on the subject of naked yoga and doing yoga poses  without clothing you will get double benefit from doing it.  Its objective is to  facilitate you to feel free in your body  and to do the poses and exercises without restrictions brought about by Yoga  clothes.</p>
<p>It is unnecessary to say, that this arises a additional challenge for Yogis, since the concept of  practicing Yoga while being naked is rigid to grasp for most people.</p>
<p>Let’s accept it, that not except one is used to it, doing yoga poses without clothing  in a class can be really distracting. Inferior thing is the reality that the  distress may hamper you from getting or feeling the essence of Yoga practice.</p>
<p>At a standstill, those parties who support doing yoga positions naked, state that the  essential thing about Nude Yoga is its belief It is doing Yoga poses and  exercises with freedom from limitations of clothing. Understanding and  accepting this concept can greatly help people in joining a Nude Yoga class  without the feeling of discomfort or self-consciousness.</p>
<p>It is enough to say that one have got to really be willing to open one’s  mind to the possibilities .</p>
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		<title>Anxiety At Its Worse</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 10:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rickey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In America, annually 20 million people are affected by anxiety disorder, the  most common part of emotional disorder. Regular activities such as going outside  or interacting with other people are interfered by anxiety. The most severe  example of an anxiety reaction is anxiety attack. Anxiety disorders makes  people&#8217;s horrible with devastating [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In America, annually 20 million people are affected by anxiety disorder, the  most common part of emotional disorder. Regular activities such as going outside  or interacting with other people are interfered by anxiety. The most severe  example of an anxiety reaction is anxiety attack. Anxiety disorders makes  people&#8217;s horrible with devastating anxiety and fear. An anxiety attack is formed  when anxiety reaches a level at which the symptoms cause the sufferer to  experience symptoms which exceed those normally experienced during an  appropriate anxiety reaction. Anxiety reactions are produced in the unconscious  mind by a small organ called the Amygdala. Anxiety attacks can be controlled  very merely. Because anxiety attacks are the result of a learning process in the  unconscious mind which causes the amygdala to react improperly. Anxiety attacks  are so much devastating that it can motivate a person to commit suicide and go  crazy. Anxiety attacks are also called panic attacks and are sudden episodes of  extreme terror or fear. Anxiety disorders are likely to run in families. Persons  with anxiety disorders often have a family history of anxiety disorders or mood  disorders.<span id="more-59"></span></p>
<p>Usually anxiety attacks do not give warning before coming and although the fear  is generally ridiculous, the supposed danger is very real. Symptoms of anxiety  attacks include rapid heart-beat, hyperventilation, chest pain, nausea, headaches,  shaking, and many other symptoms. Anxiety can also be worst in many  pre-existing medical conditions, such as ulcers, hypertension, and respiratory  conditions including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.  In addition, anxiety is associated with mitral valve prolapse, chronic fatigue  syndrome, sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic tension headaches.  Behavioral therapy &#8211; performed with a mental health professional to help gain  control over unnecessary behavior. Cognitive therapy &#8211; similar to behavioral  therapy but dealing with unsupportive and unproductive thoughts patterns. If medications  for anxiety forms a habit, automatically it gives birth to unnecessary side  effect. So be very careful and have a thorough research before undergoing it.</p>
<p>Suggested medication &#8211; A short prescription of benzodiazepine tablets, such as diazepam,  may be helpful in relieving short-term stress-related anxieties. Beta blockers  are the finest drug to control physical symptoms of anxiety &amp; panic attack  and are generally prescribed to prevent rapid heartbeat, shaking and trembling  related symptoms. Buspirone is another alternative medicine that is prescribed in the  short-term to reduce anxiety. Some antidepressants may be  prescribed for certain anxiety disorders such as isolated anxiety disorder,  social phobia and when anxiety is associated with depression. Group  therapy &#8211; with one or two specialized therapists, specifically helpful for  certain conditions such as difficultly relating to others or being scrutinized  by others. Psycho education &#8211; recognition by the patient that they have a  curable medical condition, and self-education through books and internet.</p>
<h4>Treatment Tips On Anxiety Attacks.</h4>
<p>1. Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) is very helpful in the treatment of  anxiety disorders.</p>
<p>2. Medication is sometimes used in the short-term to lessen severe symptoms  so that other forms of therapy can be pursued.</p>
<p>3. Relaxation techniques – Relaxation techniques such as progressive muscle  relaxation, controlled breathing, and guided imagery can help to reduce anxiety.</p>
<p>4. Biofeedback – Using sensors that measure physiological provocation brought on by  anxiety.</p>
<p>5. Hypnotherapy – Hypnosis for anxiety is conducted by a clinical hypno-therapist.</p>
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		<title>Alternative Solution To Defeat Depression</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 11:32:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jhon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are number of methods that are in use today to conquer depression. The  most admired treatments that we hear of are therapy and medications under the  supervision of a experienced doctor. But since depression is a prevalent  disorder and has a elongated history there are numerous other treatments  available. A [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are number of methods that are in use today to conquer depression. The  most admired treatments that we hear of are therapy and medications under the  supervision of a experienced doctor. But since depression is a prevalent  disorder and has a elongated history there are numerous other treatments  available. A health solution that is not classified as standard western medical  practice is called “alternative”. These alternative solutions for depression are  also not so famous. Physical exercise, self-help books, acupuncture, massage  therapy, aromatherapy, herbal medicines, homeopathy, meditation, and yoga are  but some of the alternative solutions for depression. Each of these solution has  its own different success story.<span id="more-54"></span></p>
<p>Some of them have been received positively by a number of people while others  have been rejected completely. Still others have been found to lessen the  symptoms of depression. So, the decision to select for alternative solution for  depression is only yours and most physicians abstain from making recommendations  of this kind. Procedures like acupuncture have had a good impact on some  patients with depression. Researches have indicated that this is because  acupuncture tends to focus on the body&#8217;s nervous system and stimulates  endorphins and encephalin which are known to calm down the mind. Acupuncture is  an ancient Chinese method of curing in which fine needles are stuck into  specific points in the mind.</p>
<p>Another alternative solutions for depression, which controls the nervous system  very sophisticatedly is yoga. It stimulates movement, increases meditation, and  energizes mind and body. The exercises that are part of a yoga workout are also  valuable to maintain your physical and mental health. A healthy and strong body  contributes to a better active mind. For many person, a blend of medication and  alternative solution for depression can be the best treatment. This is  specifically true in the case of individuals distressed from major depression.  Feel comfortable to discuss your options with your physician before you come to  a decision on the actual course of treatment – be it typical or alternative.</p>
<p>There are a some disadvantages of alternative treatments for depression, one  being that they are repeatedly more expensive than regular treatment. Very few  insurance providers may not cover alternative solution for depression. Also,  many renowned specialists who offer these services may not be available for  appointments at short notice. They usually have long waits and prior  appointments. This means that you may be delayed in getting your treatment.  Untreated depression is not good and can also lead to trouble in a person&#8217;s  daily life by distracting his normal timetable.</p>
<p>But if customary medications and treatments are not beneficial for you, it might  be a better way to seek some alternative solution for depression. By trying some  different might be very much beneficial for you. Insomnia, stress, hopelessness,  physical illness, and interest towards suicide are some troubles that could  deteriorate if depressed people are not provided  instant help. So it does  not matter what ever form of treatment you decide to use, but the main thing is  that you should be benefited mentally as well as physically and if still your  health is zero you should not feel shy or hesitate to consult to your doctor.</p>
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		<title>Cleansing and Yoga</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 07:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>allen</dc:creator>
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Free radicals build up due to  the gathering of toxins in the body. Toxins, themselves, are a product of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Modern science currently believes that disease, decay and degeneration are  due to the presence of free radicals in the body. But the question that arise in  mind is how are the free radicals created?</p>
<p>Free radicals build up due to  the gathering of toxins in the body. Toxins, themselves, are a product of our  lifestyle, our diet, the environment and our emotional patterns.<span id="more-49"></span></p>
<p>Through  our loose and disorderly lifestyle, the sort of food we eat, the air we breathe,  the water we drink and our emotional pulls and pressures, definite hormones are  secreted that have a tendency to leave behind toxins.</p>
<p>The gathering of  toxins in our body is, therefore, natural. We cannot try to escape from  this.</p>
<p>Yoga has a two divided approach. In the long term it direct at  developing attitudinal changes that avoid the build up of toxins through various  practices and meditative techniques.</p>
<p>On the other hand ,Yoga has  incredibly practical distillation practices that intend at the detoxification of  the body and mind. These detoxification techniques are a sort of cleansing that  help the body rid itself of toxins.</p>
<p>These techniques,are known as   Shatkarmas or Shatkriyas are tremendously powerful in that they work on specific  areas of the body that have the maximum impact upon our health.</p>
<h4>Profit  of Cleansing :</h4>
<ul>
<li>Helps to develop immunity by eliminating the toxins.</li>
<li>Stimulates the mind and aids in removing lethargy (tamas).</li>
<li>Washes the colon, sinus tracts, the stomach etc.</li>
<li>Provides a massaging effect to the areas applied thereby stimulating the  effective working of the Organs.</li>
<li>Stimulates vitality and helps in retardation of ageing.</li>
<li>One&#8217;s capacity to think, digest, taste , feel express etc. increases and a  greater awareness</li>
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		<title>Steps to Mantra Meditation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 12:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mantra is one of the simplest, yet a vastly powerful method to achieve meditation.
Mantra affects the rhythmic incantation of a sound. This furnishes a foundation for the candidate so that his practice is just not &#8220;in the air&#8221;. This anchor or foundation helps the mind to gradually disconnect with the external experiences provided through the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mantra is one of the simplest, yet a vastly powerful method to achieve meditation.</p>
<p>Mantra affects the rhythmic incantation of a sound. This furnishes a foundation for the candidate so that his practice is just not &#8220;in the air&#8221;. This anchor or foundation helps the mind to gradually disconnect with the external experiences provided through the 5 senses, which is the first step to successful meditation.<span id="more-26"></span></p>
<h4>The spirit of Mantra</h4>
<p>Although mantra has often been riled as a &#8220;religious thing&#8221; through invocation of the names of deities or Gods, it is not actually so. Mantra is a sound form. It is a Sanskrit word which etymologically means &#8220;by the repetition of which the mind becomes free of external experiences&#8221;. That is how it is to be seen and experienced.</p>
<p>Sound has a form; sound has a color. Each sound produces patterns of forms and color in the mind. Vibrations of diverse frequency create different patterns. These patterns effect in withdrawal from sensory experiences. As you carry on further successfully, they would result (transiently) in deeper experiences such as ESP, mystical experiences etc. Eventually, they will help the sincere practitioner to even surpass these inner experiences and distractions and move towards eternal bliss.</p>
<p>Now, sound of mantra is not to be seen in the context of the written word. In fact, the sound formed by following the written word could be severely limiting for higher experiences. The nature of mantra is that of a cosmic sound and should preferably be HEARD from a teacher. Mantra repetition could be done as 3 ways &#8211; audible, whisper or silent (in the thought). Each method of repetition has different frequencies, different forms and has different effects. The most powerful is the silent method, because it has the highest frequency. Louder the sound, greater is the velocity but lower is the frequency.</p>
<h4>Measures for Practice</h4>
<p>Find yourself a mantra &#8211; Once a mantra is chosen, it should on no account be changed, however much you may like to. Often people modify their mantra because it is too common &#8211; they desire to get something unique as a kind of a rare elixir. Be warned that this is a mistake and will result in complications at higher levels in your spiritual journey. So be careful in selecting a mantra. Go find yourself a teacher and if you can&#8217;t, mentally recite a selection of mantras, each for some stretch of time and see which &#8216;feels&#8217; right for you &#8211; which one creates the right vibrations and then stick with it.</p>
<p>Have a sign to focus upon- A symbol could be mental &#8211; the sun, a star, a candle flame, a crescent, a cross, symbol of Om, a lotus flower, your personal deity etc. Or you could have a physical point of focus such as the nose tip or the pulsation in any particular part of the body etc.</p>
<p>Area of practice &#8211; Have a selected area of your house &#8211; a room or a corner for your mantra practice. It is vital that you use the same area for your regular practice. You will find that over time this area will be charged with the favorable energies of mantra and spur you onto spontaneous meditation.</p>
<p>Posture- The posture for your mantra practice should be a seated one with spine erect. Siddhasana and Padmasana are in particular suited for the principle as they provide the maximum stability to the body preventing it from drooping or falling. These postures, when perfected, enable the practitioner to sit for long spells without tiring, something very essential in meditation practice. Siddhasana also exerts the right pressure on the mooladhara chakra (energy center), the seat of kundalini and is recommended as a meditation pose.</p>
<p>Breath flow &#8211; Before going on with mantra meditation, it should be verified that the predominant flow of the breath is from the left nostril (as opposed to the right). Or then, the flow should be balanced between the nostrils. Mantra meditation is not advised with the right nostril more free flowing than the left. This is because the left nostril equates with the lunar (mental) forces and the right for the physical forces. It would be difficult to have successful meditation with the right flowing predominantly.<br />
If necessary, breath flow between nostrils can be altered using a Yoga Danda.</p>
<p>Function of a Mala &#8211; Often, as you proceed in mantra repetition, you will find the mind drifting involuntarily from the physical point of focus &#8211; to a dreamy state or then swamped by thoughts. If you are practicing Mantra in coordination with the turning of mala beads, this drift is stopped whenever you reach the head bead (sumeru). The sumeru provides the detach and you are reminded to turn the Mala around for the next round of repetition. This brings back the awareness and prevents it from going out of hand for long periods of time. That is the first point.<br />
The second point is that the Mala provides the &#8220;physical&#8221; anchor which is so necessary as you proceed to higher levels of the practice. At the higher levels, as you are disconnected from the external world, it may be quite an experience &#8211; sometimes even terrifying. The mala serves as your connection with this world to bring you back. This coupled with your symbol as the mental anchor, makes for a successful journey.</p>
<h4>The procedure</h4>
<p>Once you are furnished and prepared as outlined above, be seated in the posture advised. Start turning the beads in synchronization with the mantra, with the mantra being repeated with every bead turned. To know more on how to turn the beads, read the &#8220;How to Use&#8221; section.</p>
<p>Rhythmic Repetition of the Mantra &#8211; the mantra should be repeated with a certain rhythm of your choice. The rhythm could be synchronized with the breath or with the pulsation in any part of the body or in any way you wish. The mantra should be repeated with every bead turned.</p>
<p>Method of Recitation &#8211; As mentioned earlier, the mantra may be repeated audibly, as a whisper or then silently. This depends upon your mental state. If the mind is disturbed or you are drowsy, it is best to repeat the mantra audibly and then progress towards whispering and then to the silent thought of mantra. Beginners may also proceed from audible repetition to the more powerful silent repetition.</p>
<p>Speed of Recitation &#8211; Repeat the mantra at a speed that feels right. The slower the recitation, the greater is the frequency and the power behind the mantra. Conversely, a faster repetition implies a lower frequency and reduced power behind the mantra. However, you may have to alter speeds depending upon the state of your mind. A dissipated and drowsy mind may require a faster repetition of the mantra &#8211; a slower repetition may put you off to sleep!</p>
<p>Eyeball movement &#8211; For booming mantra meditation practice, it is important that the eyeball movement is absent. Eyeball movement is always there (even when we are asleep in the form of REM), but for this practice it is essential that the movement is stalled for desirable results. This movement is gradually eliminated by constant focus on your symbol at an imagined place on the eyebrow centre.<br />
Also, it often helps to imagine the vibrations of the mantra converging at the eyebrow center.</p>
<p>Mind focus &#8211; be aware of the Mantra at all times. The mind will waver; you will uncover it drifting to other thoughts. As you realize this, gently bring back your awareness to the Mantra. Don&#8217;t feel discouraged by the oscillating mind &#8211; this is normal, and is part of the process itself!</p>
<p>Principal- Don&#8217;t make the fault of correlating the mantra sound with its written form. As mentioned earlier, this could be limiting its potential greatly.</p>
<p>Practice in this manner for as many rounds of the mala as you feel the need or have the time for. You must start the practice at the head bead (sumeru) and also end it at the sumeru.</p>
<p>Regularity of Practice &#8211; It is vital that Mantra meditation is practiced everyday without a break. It may be just 5 minutes but regularity is a must. It is preferable to do it at a designated time &#8211; in the morning or then in the night, before going to bed at least an hour after meals.</p>
<p>Over time, you will find the consequence of the mantra on the subconscious through its distinctive calming influence at any time of the day and in any situation. You are then truly on your journey to spiritual growth.</p>
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