Your Life-Your Choice June, 1998 ==================== issue 9 Letter from the Editor Welcome back! This is a really jam packed issue so I'm going to keep this as short as possible. I just have a couple of updates for you. In our last issue our Aromatherapy segment featured a recipe for a massage oil to help relax aching muscles. It's been brought to my attention by one of our subscribers who share this expterise, that all consumers should be extremely cautious when dealing with the Wintergreen essential oil. Apparantly, true Wintergreen is so sparse that it is synthentic methyl salicylate which is typically sold. This penetrates the skin very rapidly and is toxic in very low doses. Wintergreen and Sweet Birch were both mentioned as essential oils that should be used exclusively by professionals. Thank you Marge for your contribution. As promised, here is the first of a 4 part series on Dowsing. My apologies for the delay in printing, it was unavoidable. However, I do believe you'll find it worth the wait. Happy Father's Day to all the Dads on the list. I hope you receive all the pampering you deserve. Ladies, make sure there's an extra big hug for these dads that took such good care of you on Mother's Day. :) Remember to visit the Your Life-Your Choice Mini-Mall. You might even find the perfect Father's Day gift there. http://www.Life-Choices.com/minimall.html Until next time Your Life-Your Choice wishes you health and prosperity. Brigitte Synesael Editor of Your Life-Your Choice Traditional Medicine Isn't Enough Any More! Your life is your choice-don't make it the doctor's choice! http://www.Life-Choices.com/yourlife ********************************************** @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ @ IN THIS ISSUE: @ @ 1. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS @ Our sponsors make this @ newsletter FREE to @ subscribers. Please take a @ moment to visit them. @ @ 2. TESTIMONIES FOR SUCCESS @ Discover how others @ successfully solved your @ problem. @ @ 3. Holistic Dowsing @ Part one - GENERAL FUNDAMENTALS @ MANAGING THE MISERY @ Alternative medicine is always keenly interested @ in practical tools and aids to diagnosis. Many @ practitioners already use a pendulum extensively @ in their work. With this in mind, we have @ commissioned a series of four articles written by @ an experienced dowser on this most versatile and @ fascinating tool. @ @ 4. PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS @ Our sponsors make this @ newsletter FREE to @ subscribers. Please take a @ moment to visit them. @ @ 5. ULCERS ARE NO LAUGHING MATTER @ There is nothing amusing about Stomach @ (Peptic) Ulcers. Find out what can be @ done about them. @ @ 6. MAGNETIC THERAPY... AN INTRODUCTION @ The beauty of Magnetic Therapy is that it can be @ used to maintain health, as well as prevent or @ reverse health problems. @ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Subscribe: mailto:majordomo@po.databack.com. Type "subscribe yourlife-yourchoice" in the body without the quotes. 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Share your story and help other readers who share your health concerns. ********************************************** Section 3 Holistic Dowsing By Joe Mullally Part one - GENERAL FUNDAMENTALS This is a series of practical articles on the principles and uses of dowsing with a particular emphasis on the alternative health field. Dowsing is very simple to learn and the 'tools of the trade', especially the pendulum, are both easy and cheap to construct. Perhaps it is this very simplicity of methodology and this very DIY nature of the tools themselves, which account for the 'off hand' dismissal of these divining techniques by so many of the 'experts' in the various professions who should know better. For make no mistake about it, dowsing is a very powerful diagnostic aid. The pendulum itself does not heal, but it helps enormously in showing us the way - bringing through the information we need to direct and monitor progress in the healing processes. Each of these articles is drawn from my own experience, the remarks of many of my dowsing colleagues and the teaching materials from my various courses and workshops over the past seven years. My primary objectives in this series are - to promote the dowsing skill to all that would like to learn more about it, to dispel the many myths and fallacies which surround the subject and (by focusing directly on the principles which govern and effect the use of the skill) to equip fellow dowsers with the knowledge to constantly improve their results and refine their own methods by drawing from their own personal experience. Basically stated, a dowser uses a range of simple devices to emphasize small involuntary movements in the hand so they may be readily seen. The most simple and versatile device for this purpose is the pendulum - a small weight tied to a piece of string and allowed to 'swing' suspended between the thumb and first finger of the dominant hand. Any tiny shifts in the hand itself will naturally be reflected as obvious movements in the weight on the end of the line. This 'amplification' of small movements so that we may see them, is the only purpose of any divining tool as far as dowsing itself is concerned. It is very important to understand this, for it means that the material from which the different tools are made is irrelevant as far as the dowsing principle itself is concerned. And while it is doubtless true that many dowsers have personal preferences for one material or another, from a fundamental point of view, one can dowse with something as simple as a nut on a piece of twine (as one of the most successful dowsers I know does.) The next vital question is 'what causes the small dowsing movements in the hand?' and the short simple answer to this is 'the intuition!'. For dowsing, is an excellent way of speaking directly with our intuition. And the skill itself is so practical and powerful simply because our intuition is such an immensely powerful faculty. To have any chance of understanding dowsing then, we must take a closer look at our intuitive faculty. The first thing to be said of intuition, is that it resides within our subconscious mind. This is the part of the mind which constantly monitors and processes the myriad of different stimuli and impressions reaching us every moment of our lives. Our conscious mind, by contrast, can only concentrate/handle one thing at any one time. So, as you are reading this article avidly(!) and processing it with your conscious mind, you will be blissfully unaware of your breathing, heartbeat, an argument in the next room or the rent man on the stairs. Your subconscious mind takes care of all these matters automatically and seated comfortably within it is your highly developed intuitive faculty. Now, let's suppose for a moment that this intuition wants to tell you the rent man is coming, it has one major obstacle - it cannot usually talk to you in plain language. It cannot say 'switch off the light and play dead you fool, the rent man is outside'. Language, you see, resides in a different part, the rational side, of the brain. So the intuition can use only such tools as it has to hand .... feelings, pictures, imagination, and body language, to convey what it knows to you. The difficulty in this, as we all know, is that we may not connect a 'sudden feeling of foreboding' to the approaching rent man until he knocks on the door. The intuition processes vast amounts of valuable information and insight which it dearly yearns to share, but, in our modern culture, it sadly has few means of doing so. In order to speak with the intuition, we must share with it a common language so that the information it presents to us can be clearly transmitted and understood. One such language might takes the form of agreed symbol sets, and this was a highly important function of mythological stories in ancient times. These myths provided whole societies with a common set of clearly understood symbols which gave them excellent access to their creative and intuitive faculties. Yet another form that such a language can take, is one which uses our automatic body responses. Since the subconscious mind controls body functions and mannerisms, the intuition can converse directly with us by altering muscle responses. This form of dialogue is the basis for many various techniques and is also the basis of dowsing communications. The next article will cover asking questions with the pendulum and the three stages of learning. Email address earthwise@tinet.ie Visit our ANAM website at http://homepage.tinet.ie/~diviner/ ******************************************** Section 4 PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS 4 MILLION BOOK TITLES, 20-40% DISCOUNTS! - BEST price! - credits towards FREE books! - send in your review! Send a book as a gift: We will gift wrap your choices, enclose your personal message, and ship them anywhere in the world. All purchases are 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Don't wait! Visit now! http://www.Life-Choices.com/bookstore.html ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ******************************************** Section 5 Ulcers Are No Laughing Matter Brigitte Synesael Having found a line of herbal combinations specially formulated by top scientists in North America to provide optimum results, Brigitte has spent the past 2 1/2 years promoting wellness through the use of herbal supplementation. Further details can be found at: http://www.Life-choices.com/herbal/. Being the editor of Your Life-Your Choice has opened up Brigitte's awareness and strengthened her conviction to many types of alternative and complementary forms of medical treatments. The Your Life-Your Choice Headquarters contains many informative opportunities and can be found at http://www.Life-Choices.com. ----- Literally speaking, an ulcer is an open sore, often infected. Frequently this sore is in the stomach or the duodenum, the part of the intestines which connects with the stomach. These are referred to as Peptic Ulcers, and there is nothing pleasant about this experience. The most common symptom of ulcers is an intense burning sensation below the breastbone, which is typically felt between 1-3 hours after meals. The pain can be intense enough to cause its' victim to awaken during the night with an excruciating internal burning sensation. It could cause headaches, nausea and/or vomiting. Often severe heartburn in evident. It's possible that a Peptic Ulcer could develop symptoms such as dark tar-like stools or spitting up blood. These advanced symptoms may be indicative of gastro-intestinal bleeding and should be immediately addressed by your doctor. Bleeding ulcers are potentially life- threatening and are to be considered a medical emergency. Although it has been determined that there could be several contributing factors resulting in Peptic or Stomach Ulcers, emotional stress and anxiety are generally considered the primary causes. Among other contributors are prolonged use of anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids (in particular those taken for arthritis), excessive smoking, food allergies and poor nutrition. Recent evidence has also identified a type of bacteria almost always found in persons who have Stomach Ulcers. This bacteria, Helicobacter pylori, is rarely found in those who have been spared from the experience. It is thought that H. pyloric may be a risk factor for stomach cancer. A blood test or a biopsy of the stomach lining can determine the presence of this bacteria. Even though this can be a serious condition, it is one that is easily taken care of. From a nutritional perspective, avoiding dairy products is recommended as they can aggravate the situation. Also avoid caffeine, alcohol, fatty foods, and soda pop. Recommended foods are high fiber foods (if you're dealing with a bleeding ulcer, consume nonirritating fiber like guar gum and/or psyllium seed), low fat yogurt, avocados, bananas, squash, yams, steamed broccoli, carrots and carrot juice. Blue grapes, almonds and almond milk, potatoes, and cabbage juice can be beneficial in the healing process. Okra, papaya, persimmons, sprouts and sweet potatoes are also among the foods that are helpful. There are also many vitamins that can be beneficial when dealing with this condition. Vitamin E helps to relieve pain and reduces stomach acid. Vitamin A helps to heal ulcerated tissue and protects the stomach lining from irritation. Vitamin C with bioflavonoids can help to heal ulcers. Vitamin K prevents bleeding. Vitamin B complex, Zinc, Calcium/ magnesium, and Potassium are all helpful in the healing process. There are a great many herbs and herbal combinations that can be of substantial benefit in healing Peptic Ulcers. This is not intended to be a complete list, but rather some suggestions of easily accessible herbs that could be helpful when dealing with this condition. * Aloe Vera Juice after meals encourages the healing of damaged tissue. * Alfalfa is an excellent source of vitamin K and will help to control bleeding. * DGL form of Licorice (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) is a natural anti-inflammatory that produces a mucus, which protects the stomach wall. Use 750-1,500 milligrams 2-3 times daily between meals for 8-16 weeks. NOTE: DO NOT SUBSTITUTE ordinary Licorice Root. It can elevate blood pressure if used daily for more than 7 days and should be avoided completely by those with high blood pressure. * Slippery Elm soothes irritated mucous membranes. * Golden Seal is a natural antibiotic that fights infection and promotes healing for the digestive system. DO NOT take for more than 1 week or during pregnancy. It could disturb normal intestinal flora. * Pau d'arco is a powerful antibiotic which can fight the presence of bacterial infection in ulcers. * A chelate form of Calcium/Magnesium helps to soothe the nerves and to relieve stress. Again this is just a sampling of herbs that can benefit a Peptic Ulcer condition. Although helpful, I recommend you use caution with herbs such as Chamomile and Golden Seal, and do not suggest they be used on a continuous basis. One more point to consider is that while both prescription and over-the-counter drugs may well relieve the symptoms of ulcers, they do not repair the damaged tissue, which is the real problem. These are short term quick-fixes that may actually do more harm than good as they create an illusion that the ulcer is cured or under control. Many experts believe that food allergies are also a major cause of ulcers. If you have a tendency to be prone to Stomach Ulcers, you may want to consider allergies as a possible source of the real problem. ************************************************************* Section 6 Magnetic Therapy... an introduction This report is written by Boyce N. Berkel, M.D. It was condensed and adapted by permission from Dr. William H. Philpotts "Magnetic Health Quarterly" newsletter. Dr. Philpott is currently doing FDA approved research in Magnetic Therapy, and is taking applications. For more information on this timely and very fascinating subject, go to http://www.uniquenterprises.com/magnets ---------- We are all concerned about our health, or at least we should be. Waiting until we get sick to act, is like waiting until we get hungry to plant the corn. The beauty of Magnetic Therapy is that it meets the needs of both groups. It can be used to maintain health, as well as prevent or reverse health problems. Now, how can this be? Understanding how your body works at the basic level (cellular - tissue - organ - systemic), will help you understand how Magnetic Therapy plays this dual role so well. Your body functions at peak efficiency, only when all levels (cellular - tissue - organ - systemic), are constantly maintained in an alkaline state, as well as a state of high oxygenation - (alkaline/high oxygen). Conversely, all reactions of injury, pain or illness produce an acid, low oxygen state in those tissues in which the injury, pain or illness is being manifested. Exposure to negative pole magnets, maintain the alkaline/high oxygen state in tissues where this already exists, and in areas of injury, pain or illness, reverses the acid/low oxygen state of the tissues to an alkaline/ high oxygen state. You may be asking yourself, what conditions in the body produce this acid/low oxygen state? Well, there are several, and they cause acute maladaptive reactions. They are: - 1) Immune system reactions. 2) Deficiency of certain important enzymes. 3) Conditions that inhibit the actions of these important enzymes. 4) Addictive reactions to foods and other substances. 5) reactions to toxins. All of these acute maladaptive reactions have a common denominator, producing an immediate acid/low oxygen state. Years of research has shown conclussively that chronic degenerative diseases such arthritis, diabetes, cancer and others, are also associated with the same acid/low oxygen state as the acute maladaptive reactions. In other words, chronic degenerative diseases are observed to have the same metabolic disorder as acute maladaptive reactions, except these reactions have extended over time. It is easy to see then, how maintaining your health, and preventing and reversing chronic degenerative diseases, have the same source. That is, maintaining an alkaline/high oxygen state. Exposure to a negative magnetic field produces an alkaline/high oxygen state in your body, and is essential in helping you maintain your health, reverse acute maladaptive reactions, and prevent and reverse chronic degenerative diseases. But how can you do this? You need to develop a negative magnetic field exposure program to help you maintain your optimun alkaline/high oxygen state. You can do this quite easily by sleeping on a magnetic bed, with magnets at the crown of your head while you sleep. Also, any symptoms you develop, no matter how minor, should be exposed to a negative magnetic field. Of course you will want to check with your health practitioner to determine the cause of the symptoms. Since maladaptive reactions to foods are a major cause of symptons that over time progress to chronic degenerative diseases, in this series we will show how the dual approach of negative magnetic field exposure and following a 4-Day Diversified Rotation Diet, can play a major role not only in helping you maintain your health, but also reversing the degenerative diseases of arthritis, diabetes, cancer, vascular diseases and others. We will also show how this dual approach can help manage major mental diseases, addictions, and reverse the aging process. You will also find out how Magnetic Therapy can not only relieve your pain, but increase your energy, help you get sound - energy restoring sleep, and improve the quality of your life. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Disclaimer All material appearing in this newsletter is provided for educational purposes only. 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