With the invention of fire and wheel, technology was developed. So,
technically skilled people became the fittest to survive. With the
help of technology, people were able to generate food, clothes and
comforts in surplus. They started to accumulate and hoard the
essentials to survive. People became so obsessed with accumulating
material possessions that riches became the symbol of the fitness and
power. Poor were at disadvantage and rich people gone to the extent to
make them slaves. Poverty and lack became a curse.

Now we have entered the New Age – the age of spiritual awakening. We
have become aware of the Universal mind. More and more people are
connecting with this Universal Mind or the Source. In this Age of
Aquarius, information rules, and knowledge rules. Earlier this
knowledge was available to only a few privileged people. Now it has
become available to humanity as a whole. We have become aware of the
immense potential of our mind power. We have found various techniques
to tap into this power to manifest our heartfelt desires.

Religions, politics, healing modalities, New Age movement – all of
them acknowledge the importance of mental involvement in achieving
desired results. Proper state of mind and directing your thoughts in
proper direction are immensely important in the process of healing,
personal development and wish fulfillment. Sometimes just by a desire,
we are not able to come out of the destructive, self limiting or
negative thought process. When you feel trapped into your negativity,
you must immediately seek an expert's help.

Human Mind is a huge reservoir of wisdom and ability. Using your mind
power you can gain immense wealth, power and success including healing
and health. Various Alternative health therapies like Hypnotherapy,
NLP techniques, Silva method of Mind Control are popular these days.
These alternative health and healing methods are helpful in getting
rid of mental distress and experience mental well being. They are
helpful in choosing one's life purpose and making right decisions at
right time. These methods are used with weight control programmes, de
addiction programmes and for treating anxiety, fear, stress, and
bereavement. Before exploring these alternative health techniques, let
us have a general idea about human mind.

It is believed that an average man utilizes only 10% of his mental
abilities. He or she is happy performing daily routine like a robot.
Though we have ability to accomplish whatever we desire, most of the
time we keep ourselves buried into unwanted thoughts and worries. We
keep analyzing unimportant issues and direct our mental energy into
wrong direction.

To channel our energies into right direction, it is necessary to get
acquainted with and realize our mental potential. If we understand how
our mind works, we can direct energies in right direction.

For the sake of convenience, we can divide our mind into three
compartments – conscious mind, subconscious mind and the subliminal or
the universal mind.

In my forthcoming posts, let us discuss them one by one.

With Lots of Love and Light,

Preeti
http://www.liveperson.com/gypcywoman/

· In the US, approximately 10 million females and 1 million males are
fighting a life and death battle with an eating disorder such as
anorexia or bulimia.

· Millions more struggle with binge eating disorders. Many cases are
not reported because people are ashamed to admit they have a problem.

· Millions of people struggle with body dissatisfaction and
sub-clinical disordered eating attitudes and behaviors. For example,
it has been shown that 80 percent of American women are dissatisfied
with their appearance.

· Americans spend more than $40 billion dollars a year on dieting and
diet-related products.

Air, water and food are basic necessities to survive in body form. Who
could have imagined food can create so many complications in life?
Food is even considered sacred in almost all the cultures. In
Hinduism, food is considered as sacred as God. "Annam Brahmam" meaning
food is a form of God. Children are taught to respect food as God.
Preparing meals and having meals are as sacred rituals similar to
offering prayers and worshipping God. Every culture has some rituals
before having meals. For example thanking God and mother Earth for
offering a wholesome meal, praying for well being of all living
beings, etc.

In Hinduism it is also believed that it is a boon to be born as a
human being. After performing good deeds during millions of previous
births, one can attain human body. Human body is a sacred vehicle to
attain self realization and God realization.

Why millions of people are not happy with their body image? What
prevents them from experiencing positive body image? More and more
youngsters are becoming unusually sensitive to their own selves and
surroundings. Sometimes they experience the feeling of low self worth
and self loathing. Sometimes suppressed guilt emerges for no apparent
reason. People just want to shake off that plain icky feeling and feel
fresh and clean.

Eating disorders are taking the form of behavioral disorder similar to
substance abuse or gambling or any other addictions. Various
therapies, treatments and programs are introduced everyday.
Alternative health therapies can help in treating eating disorders.
Now, people can choose from a number of alternative health options
available. Group therapies, individual counseling, nutrition
supplements... there are a many options available to choose from.
Alternative health therapies like Yoga, Reiki healing and meditation
along with affirmations and visualization can help very well in
achieving positive body image. Here is an informative link about
eating disorders and various treatments available.
http://www.something-fishy.org/reach/treatmenttypes.php

As I mentioned in my previous post, root cause of any disease can be
traced in energy body. What possibly may be the cause of
dissatisfaction with one's body image and eating disorders? One of the
reasons is accelerated ascension process we are going through
collectively. Our Earth is going through tremendous vibration changes
and now the process is in its full swing. We are evolving collectively
as spiritual beings. Some people who had started early, already feel
that sense of home coming. They have aligned themselves with higher
vibrations and are at ease with ascension process.

A lot more are still joining the process. They are going through a
massive purging process. Dense and unpleasant feelings are being
released from their energy bodies. People whose heart centers and
Crown centers are blocked, are experiencing a lot of trouble. They are
finding it difficult to connect with their higher self. As a result
they go through all sort of negative body images, eating disorders,
confusion in life, experiencing guilt etc. All the negative feelings,
darkness and dense energy are trying to release. Now is a great time
to purge on spiritual level. Throw out all the muck and experience
pure light.

Acknowledging our spiritual self and spiritual needs was never so
important. Cleansing your energy bodies, clearing the blocks on energy
level, grounding with Mother Earth and being centered at your heart
center can help in easing out these symptoms of ascension.

Wishing you a life full of light,

Preeti
http://www.liveperson.com/gypcywoman/

Alternative health systems determine the body type before prescribing
medicines. Some remedies are good for the people of certain body type.
Different remedies are prescribed based on their constitution, age
group, seasonal variations at a particular place, cultural influences
etc. All foods are not good for everyone. Similarly, different
remedies and lifestyle practices are advisable during different
seasons for the people of different age groups. People should follow
regime and lifestyle practices appropriate to their culture, place of
residence, season and body type.

Ayurveda is the ancient most alternative health system originated in
India. As per Ayurveda, our body is a sacred vehicle to experience the
Divine. If health on physical level is not in robust condition, our
senses do not perform well. If inputs from our senses are distorted,
we create a world of illusion. As a result we cannot perceive truth
and experience Divine. So, it is necessary to treat your body with
respect and care.

Ayurveda, meaning science of life, addresses questions like: what are
we made of? What are the basic elements and constituents of our body?
How do they shape our thinking process and affect our perceptions? How
imbalances on body level can affect our mental/emotional state of
mind? Etc

As per Ayurveda, this whole universe and everything in it made up of
five basic elements. These elements are Earth, Water, Air, Fire and
Ether. Earth element manifests in form of solid state of matter. Water
element manifests in the form of liquid state, Air manifests as
gaseous state of matter, Fire element expresses itself as
transformational energy. Ether is nothing but space. Space exists
everywhere, even in between two molecules. Ether is that mysterious
element that can be described at great length.

Even our body structure is made up of different combinations of these
five elements. Ayurveda defines and categorises body types based on
three humour or Dosha. They are Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

Vata is composite energy of Air and Ether elements. Its
characteristics are dry, active, cold, and erratic.

Pitta is composite energy of Fire and Water elements. Its
characteristics are hot, sharp, intense and oily.

Kapha is composite energy of Water and Earth element. Its
characteristics are heavy, cool, calm and moist.

Our body comprises of all the three Doshas. Each individual is a
unique mix of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These Doshas are energy flows or
qualities that can be experienced by us. Each body type can have one
of the above Dosha or humour as a dominant Dosha. Accordingly body
type of a person can be defined.

People with predominance of Vata have dry skin and dry hair. They have
erratic temperament, slim body and cold hands and feet. They are
restless people and cannot sit at one place. Emotions like fear and
anxiety are associated with Vata energy.

People with predominance of Pitta are hot blooded and hot tempered
people. Their body temperature is slightly higher than the others.
They have soft, warm skin and straight hair. They can easily lose
their temper. Their senses are very sharp and speech is also sharp.
Moderate body frame and premature gray hair indicate dominance of
Pitta. They are intelligent people with high ambitions and ruling
abilities.

People with predominance of Kapha are heavy built, slow and calm
people. They have beautiful skin, attractive eyes and curly hair. They
enjoy good food and good life. They are loving, caring and forgiving
people.

Imbalances of these Dosha create diseases. Recently I came across
shocking revelation that more and more people are not comfortable with
their body image. As a result, severe eating disorders are created.
Children as young as 8 years, are showing the symptoms of eating
disorder. Here is the link to the News Article:
http://live.psu.edu/story/34005

Can alternative health therapy help in treating eating disorders? In
my next post, let us examine the various options.

With Love, Joy and Peace,

Preeti
http://www.liveperson.com/gypcywoman/