HEALING POWER OF WATER

Hydrotherapy involves using water to treat diseases and ease physical pain. It is one of the oldest forms of medical treatment and the curative properties of water are recorded in the writings of several ancient cultures. Hippocrates advocated the benefits of both hot and cold water and prescribed them for a variety of complaints. In the Roman Empire, water’s role in a healthy lifestyle was epitomised by the key role that public baths played in Roman cultural life.

Following a revival in the 1800s, hydrotherapy is often employed today in treatments for a number of conditions, including arthritis, spinal injuries and burns. In the first half of the 1900s some institutions began installing communal baths to help treat children who had suffered muscular, skeletal and nerve damage as a result of diseases such as tuberculosis and polio.

Consuming ordinary drinking water by the right method purifies the human body. It renders the colon more effective in forming new fresh blood, known in medical terms as 'haemotopoiesis' (also known as haemopoiesis or hemopoiesis). That the mucousal folds of colon and intestines are activated by this method, is an undisputed fact. Just as the theory that new fresh blood is produced by the absorption of the nutrients of the food by the function of the mucousal. If the colon is cleaned then the nutrients of the food taken several times in a day will be absorbed and by the action of the mucousal folds, they are turned into fresh blood. This blood is all important in curing ailments and restoring health, and for this, water should be consumed in a regular pattern.

MIRACLES OF WATER THERAPY
Hydrotherapy embraces a number of treatments that involve using water at a range of temperatures. These can include whole-body steam baths, localised bathing of specific parts of the body, the use of water sprays, water enemas and the application of water-saturated bandages and wraps.

Several diseases can be cured by a simple method called WATER THERAPY. An article published by Japan's Sickness Association tells us how the system has to be followed for quick results. Before giving the details of this therapy, one might be interested to know some of the diseases which can be cured under this therapy. They are HEADACHE, HYPERTENSION, ANAEMIA, RHEUMATISM, GENERAL PARALYSIS, OBESITY, ARTHRITIS, SINUSITIS, TACHYCARDIA, ANESTHESIA, COUGH, ASTHAMA, BRONCHITIS, PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS, MENINGITIS, HEPATIC, UROGENITAL DISEASES, HYPERACIDITY, DYSENTRY, RECTAL PROLAPSE, CONSTIPATION, DIABETES, EYE TROUBLES, OPTHALMIC HEAMORIAGE, OPTHALMIA, IRREGULAR MENSTRUATION, LEUCORRHOEA, UTERINE CANCER, CANCER OF THE MAMMARY GLANDS, RHINITIS, PHARYNGITIS.

Experience has shown that following diseases were cured by water therapy within the time shown:
1. High Blood Pressure – 30 days (1 month)
2. Constipation (1/2 days)
3. Diabetes – 30 days
4. Cancer – 180 days
5. Plumonary Tuberculosis (3/4 months)
6. Gastric – 10 days


METHOD TO PRACTICE 'WATER THERAPY'
Every morning, as soon as one gets up, he should drink 1.26kg (1260cc/ml) of water at a stretch, without washing teeth, mouth, face or even eyes (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT). For the next 45 minutes, one SHOULD NOT EAT OR TAKE ANY BEVERAGES. After the Night Dinner (before going to bed), one SHOULD NOT EAT OR DRINK STIMULATING BEVERAGES OR SOFT DRINKS"Where water contains impurities, it should be boiled in the night to be used in the morning.
Now all this triggers the inevitable question: "Can sickly persons drink 1260cc (about 4 steel glasses of 320cc or 2 bottles of syrup) of water at a stretch?" Perhaps no. After drinking maximum quantity of water , one should do "SPOTWALKING", lie for one minute and then drink the remaining water. Those who are weak to walk should practise abdominal breathing in a sitting or a standing posture and drink the rest of the water. During the first one or two days, one may urinate three to four times within one hour of water intake. However everything will be normal within 3 or 4 days.

Arthritis patients should follow the above treatment for only 3 days. In the 1st week to be followed by daily treatment. Persons suffering from ARTHRITIS and RHEUMATISM should practice WATER THERAPY three times a day for one week and thereafter once in a day. While following this therapy, one should drink water 2 hours after a meal. One should not consume soft drinks or snacks or fast food before going to bed.

WATER THERAPY is very simple, in-expensive and miraculous in its effects. This treatment method has no side effects, however at the commencement of treatment you may have to urinate a few times. NO SIDE EFFECTS.

Note: Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a health care professional.

Resource: wikipedia, http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/water.htm

Foods that Fight Pain

While many foods taste great, they are also powerful healers in a vibrant multicolor disguise. The best healing remedies also taste fabulous (I can’t say that about any prescription medications). Plus, foods won’t cause the nasty common side effects that most drugs cause.

1. Cherries
Muraleedharan Nair, PhD, professor of natural products and chemistry at Michigan State University, found that tart cherry extract is ten times more effective than aspirin at relieving inflammation. Only two tablespoons of the concentrated juice need to be taken daily for effective results. Sweet cherries have also been found to be effective.

2. Blackberries 3. Raspberries 4. Blueberries and 5. Strawberries
Dr. Nair later found the same anti-pain compound in berries like blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and strawberries

6. Celery and Celery Seeds
James Duke, Ph.D., author of The Green Pharmacy, found more than 20 anti-inflammatory compounds in celery and celery seeds, including a substance called apigenin, which is powerful in its anti-inflammatory action. Add celery seeds to soups, stews or as a salt substitute in many recipes.

7. Ginger
Ginger reduces pain-causing prostaglandin levels in the body and has been widely used in India to treat pain and inflammation. A study by Indian researchers found that when people who were suffering from muscular pain were given ginger, they all experienced improvement. The recommended dosage of ginger is between 500 and 1,000 milligrams per day. If you’re taking medications, check with your health practitioner for possible herb-drug interactions.

8. Turmeric
Turmeric (curcuma longa) is the yellow spice commonly used in Indian curries. In research it has been shown to be a more effective anti-inflammatory than steroid medications when dealing with acute inflammation. Its main therapeutic ingredient is curcumin. Research shows that curcumin suppresses pain through a similar mechanism as drugs like COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitors (without the harmful side effects). Choose a standardized extract with 1500 mg of curcumin content per day.

9. Salmon 10. Mackerel and 11. Herring
Many fatty fish like salmon, mackerel and herring also contain these valuable oils. Omega-3s convert in the body into hormone-like substances that decrease inflammation and pain. According to Dr. Alfred D. Steinberg, an arthritis expert at the National Institute of Health, fish oil is an anti-inflammatory agent. Fish oil acts directly on the immune system by suppressing 40 to 55 percent of the release of cytokines, compounds known to destroy joints. Many other studies also demonstrate that eating moderate amounts of fish or taking fish oil reduces pain and inflammation, particularly for arthritis sufferers.

12. Flax Seeds and Flax Oil
Freshly-ground flax seeds and cold-pressed flax oil, contain plentiful amounts of fatty acids known as Omega-3s. Do not cook with flax oil otherwise it will have the opposite effect-irritating the body’s tissues and causing pain.

13. Raw Walnuts and Walnut Oil
Raw walnuts and walnut oil also contain the same powerful Omega-3 fatty acids that fight pain and inflammation in the body.

When it comes to pain, food really is the best medicine.


culled from www.celestialhealing.net

FASTING; the healing crisis

**Note: Before you begin a fast, It is highly recommended that you receive a consultation from Naturopathic Physician to determine your nutritional/health level. Individuals who have extreme nutritional deficiencies, mental stress, toxic and dysfunctional organs will make their condition worst when they fast without a Naturopathic Physician’s care. **

Fasting does not mean starvation. It's a method of body purification. Fasting is observed by people who adopt naturopathic diet only once in a month. On the day of fasting one is supposed to have only drinks that cleans the body, such as cucumber juice and coconut water. Always keep dinner as minimum to the vegetable soups,fruits and salads.

What is Fasting?
Fasting is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. Fasting is to go at least 12 Hours without eating or chewing solid foods.

A HEALING FAST- To go at least 24 hours without eating or chewing solid foods. A healing fast over a 12-hour fast is highly recommended.

There are 3 types of fasting

A. Water Fasting- This is done with distilled water or mineral water.

B.  Juice Fasting – Vegetable drink, Chlorophyll (Green Drink), Master Cleanse, or Fruit drink.     

The following fruits are recommended during a fast (drinking fruit juice is optional during a fast)

·        Apple Juice- A natural Laxative, Cleanse Gall Bladder, Good for riding the body of radiation from X-Rays, internal inflammation, Lowers Cholesterol.
·        Cranberry Juice- Bladder Infections, Diabetes (Lowers Blood Sugar), Cancers.
·        Grape Juice- Edema, Cancer, Fights Toxins, Blood Cleanser fruit.
·        Papaya Juice (paw paw)- inflammation, heartburn, ulcers, back pain, and digestive system.
·        Lemon Water- Excellent Blood Purifier, restores pH in the colon, cleanser the body of mucus, heals the stomach.
·       Watermelon- Cleanse the Blood, Natural diuretic, excellent for canker sores and tissue inflammation.WATERMELON JUICE FAST CONSIST BLENDING WATERMELON WITH ITS SEEDS.

C. Dry Fasting– No Drinks of any kind. Nothing enters the mouth. (This fast is more spiritual and only recommend for one day only).

What is the purpose of Fasting?
PHYSICAL- Fasting cleanse the blood of toxins, waste, dead or diseased cells, acid crystals, calcified tumors, and mucus. Fasting keeps the body young regardless of years. It also rid the body of pain and irritation.
MENTAL- Cleanse the thoughts and allows the mental consciousness to bring to surface unresolved emotional issues for releasing.  Anger, Guilt, Resentment, Hatred, etc.
SPIRITUAL- Removes negative or low vibration from the spirit. This will allow full awareness of the connection to “the Divine.”

What is the fasting process?
When you fast the body uses energy to eliminate toxins and waste from itself. The waste is dumped in the circulatory system. This is when you feel miserable(HEALING CRISIS) fatigue, headaches, fever, mood swings, gas, aches, (this usually occurs during the 3-4 day on your fast) This is when lack of food is blamed. You can notice the mucus or toxins in your urine. Keeping the bowels clean will make you feel better. As long as the waste is in the circulation you will feel miserable during a fast. When the colon and Kidneys pass the waste out of the body you will better instantly. This can happen several times during a fast.  The less you drink the more aggressive the HEALING CRISIS.

"the healing crisis"
Naturopaths often talk about the concept of the 'healing crisis'. When a person undertakes changes in their diet, or undertakes fasting or cleansing diets, a healing crisis may be triggered. This is actually a worsening of their symptoms and people who have accumulated a large amount of toxins in the body are considered most susceptible. It is thought that when the dietary changes are made, the toxins are forced out of the body's organs such as the kidneys, liver, lungs and skin and these can become overloaded which leads to an initial worsening of the original condition plus such symptoms as headaches, skin eruptions, bad breath and seemingly unrelated aches and pains. These extra symptoms are generally short-lived and subside within a number of days and are considered by naturopaths as a sign that the healing process has begun.

Cleansing the Bowels

·       Herbal Teas- Cascara Sagrada, Aloe Vera Juice, Senna or Raw Apple Juice.
·       Salt Water Cleanse- Prepare a full quart of luck-warm water and add two teaspoons of unionized sea salt. Drink the entire quart of salt and water first thing in the morning. This must be taken on an empty stomach. Best taken first thing in the morning.
·        Enemas- Garlic, Catnip, Coffee, or Lemon Enemas. Enemas can be performed daily on the colon while on a fast. Or you can use an enema once every other day or 3-4 a week.

Avoid the following activities while fasting
• Do not look at or listen to local or worldly news.
•Do not gossip or speak negative about anyone including yourself.
•Listen to calming music only. No negative music (instrumental music is best).
•Distance yourself from negative situations and people (This includes family members).
•Do not tell the world that you are on a fast (let not your right hand know what your left hand is doing).
•No sexual activity of any kind. (this includes masturbation).

How long should one fast?
One 24-hours fast a week or one 3-day fast every month or Four 7-10 day fast once a season (SPRING, SUMMER, FALL, WINTER)
Healers-  21- 30 day fast once a year. Long fasting is great to rid the body of cancer, tumors and cyst; however, long fasting without the supervision of a fasting specialist is not recommended.

Who should not fast!
•Chemotherapy patients
•Radiation patients
•Drug addicts or previous drug addicts should not fast.

As said by CONFUCIUS early 2500 years back, the health of an organism is tempered wholly by the mechanics of the stomach. As a modern Saint, PARAMHANSA YOGANANDA analysed, that IT IS OVER EATING ON ALL THE 365 DAYS OF A YEAR that leads to and complicates diseases.

Resource : Wikipedia, www.celestialhealing.net, Yahoo.

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE

Naturopathic medicine; a holistic or whole approach to healing, focuses on natural remedies and the body's ability to cure itself.

The basic rule of Naturopathy is 'in harmony with nature'.It is a holistic medicinal practice using natural means to achieve the perfect state of health and fitness. As long as there exists an undeniable relation between human beings and the Mother Nature, the relevance of Naturopathy cannot be deprived of.

Naturopathy teaches us the basic lessons of achieving this harmony by means of fresh air, light, hygienic water, balanced diet and exercise. All these are the primary requisites of human life.

Naturopathy tells us about the intrinsic healing power of human body. It stresses on treating the cause rather than symptoms through prescribed diet and regular exercises.

HISTORY
The science of naturopathic medicine was popularized by Dr. Benedict Lust in the 19th century. In general, Dr. Lust integrated the prevention of disease by promoting good eating habits and founded the American School of Naturopathy in 1902.

ABOUT
A naturopathic diet works to prevent illness, increase energy and improve overall health. It relies on food as close to its natural state as possible. This means eating foods that do not contain artificial ingredients and are free of chemical preservatives and additives. Foods typical of a naturopathic diet include raw vegetables that are organic and seasonal and meat from animals that are pesticide, hormone and antibiotic-free.
Yes, naturopathy prescribes a change in your lifestyle achieved through balanced nutrition, fasting to distill the body, hydrotherapy, mud therapy, steam therapy, exercises etc. It's proven as an effective healing system widely used in eastern countries like Indonesia etc.
The primary purpose of taking food is to maintain the body and mind healthy by infusing the adequate protein, starch, vitamins and minerals. By prescribing nutrient rich food, naturopathy helps your body achieve the state of perfect health and wellness. It's a diet program that can last for more than six months. But the prescribed diet can be prepared in your kitchen by yourself.
No more starving during the naturopathy dieting. In fact many of us believe that starving is a part of dieting. Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated fashion to decrease, maintain, or increase body weight.
You can eat as much as you want during the naturopathy diet program, but only the prescribed diet. Seeds and nuts are allowed as snacks in the naturopathy. Dry fruits are also a part of naturopathy diet. Fasting does not mean starvation,it's a method of body purification.
Fasting is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. Fasting is observed by people who adopt naturopathic diet only once in a month. On the day of fasting one is supposed to have only drinks that cleans the body, such as cucumber juice and coconut water. Always keep dinner as minimum to the vegetable soups,fruits and salads.

NATUROPATHIC PRINCIPLES APPLIED TO MEAL PLANNING
A naturopathic diet follows the six guiding principles of naturopathic medicine: trust that the body can heal itself; identify and treat the cause; treat the person as an integrative whole; use non-harming and non-invasive techniques; focus on overall health, wellness and disease prevention; and use education to allow people to take responsibility for their health. With this in mind, a typical naturopathic meal includes a combination of approximately 50 percent organic vegetables, 25 percent whole grains and 25 percent protein made up of organic dairy products or free-range meats.

BENEFITS
Naturopathic medicine is based on the belief that a diet that doesn't include food that is natural or wholesome produces toxins that poison the body. Conditions that are treated and eliminated with a naturopathic diet include digestive issues, food sensitivities and allergies, immune disorders, reproductive imbalances, high cholesterol, insomnia, stress and anxiety.

What is a healing crisis?
Naturopaths often talk about the concept of the 'healing crisis'. When a person undertakes changes in their diet, or undertakes fasting or cleansing diets, a healing crisis may be triggered. This is actually a worsening of their symptoms and people who have accumulated a large amount of toxins in the body are considered most susceptible. It is thought that when the dietary changes are made, the toxins are forced out of the body's organs such as the kidneys, liver, lungs and skin and these can become overloaded which leads to an initial worsening of the original condition plus such symptoms as headaches, skin eruptions, bad breath and seemingly unrelated aches and pains. These extra symptoms are generally short-lived and subside within a number of days and are considered by naturopaths as a sign that the healing process has begun.

USE FOR WEIGHT LOSS
A naturopathic approach to dieting begins by examining the cause of obesity. Unlike other weight-loss programs, naturopathic medicine attributes weight problems to the potential for physical imbalances such as liver or kidney disease and thyroid disorders, high stress or emotional unevenness, food toxicity or drink addictions, or to sudden lifestyle changes.

DIETING

Dieting is the practice of eating food in a regulated fashion to decrease, maintain, or increase body weight.

FASTING

Fasting is primarily the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time.

Resource :Google, Wikipedia, www.livestrong.com, www.sunriseayurvadic.com, Yahoo.