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Alternative Medicine
Reflexology
Benefits of Reflexology
Reflexology Foot Chart
Reflexology Hand Chart
Bach Flower Therapy
38 Bach Flowers and Remedies
Siddha Medicine
Dorn Method - Dorn Therapy
Meridians & Dorn Therapy
Course of Treatment - Dorn Therapy
Benefits of Alternative Medicine
Meridian Organ Clock
Alternative medicine is use of medical treatment in the place of conventional medicine. Alternative medicine is becoming ever increasingly popular in this day and age. It takes on many forms in a wide variety of guises from remedies such as Herbs, Oils, Massage and Acupuncture, which most of us will have heard of and may be even tried to Ayurveda medicine which has widely been used in India for over five thousand years.
The birth of Siddha medicine is before more than 2000 years , Unani medical treatment started during the year 600 and Ayurveda treatment starts during the year 900. In these treatment olden days they will diagnose the pulse of the patient and took personal care for each and every patient in details and will prepare medicine and give the treatment.
The birth of Siddha medicine is before more than 2000 years , Unani medical treatment started during the year 600 and Ayurveda treatment starts during the year 900. In these treatment olden days they will diagnose the pulse of the patient and took personal care for each and every patient in details and will prepare medicine and give the treatment.
Reflexology is an ancient form of relaxation therapy that anyone can do to anyone else. Reflexology is a light touch therapeutic massage that is relaxing, increases blood circulation, and helps to promote balance between all of the bodies’ organs and systems. Reflexology also increases Energy Flow around the body. For many years the Chinese have known about Reflexology and the therapeutic benefits of healthy Chi/ Energy flow. Reflexology and also Acupuncture have been used for many years as tools to clear blockages that build up in a person’s Energy/ Chi highways in the body.
Blockages can develop anywhere in the body for many different reasons... the season, a person’s diet or emotions, a person’s physical environment etc. Blockages in energy pathways can lead to physical illness. Therefore clearing blockages in a person’s energy path is very important to maintain good health and prevent illness.
That is why people get reflexology done, to stay healthy and well!
Blockages can develop anywhere in the body for many different reasons... the season, a person’s diet or emotions, a person’s physical environment etc. Blockages in energy pathways can lead to physical illness. Therefore clearing blockages in a person’s energy path is very important to maintain good health and prevent illness.
That is why people get reflexology done, to stay healthy and well!
What does reflexology do?
- Relaxes the body
- Increases blood circulation around the body
- Creates balance between the body's organs and systems
- Before the name of Reflexology is identified every human even animals are doing reflexology and massage technique without knowing that is reflexology and specific area.
- Reflexology-massage-Acupressure starts with the newly born child during bathing , to sleep, etc., mother do this with the child without any Dr’s advise by natural.
- These three are born by nature and in practice without any study. These reflexology, massage method was done long back without knowing the name as Reflexology
- Reflexology benefits are holistic – body, mind, and spirit all benefit.
- Reflexology is an excellent complement to traditional medical care.
- Reflexology is gaining more visibility and acceptance in medical settings.
- Relaxation from stress & tension
- Improves circulation
- Normalizes gland functions
- Remove toxins from the body
- Pain management
- Strengthens immune system
- Revitalizes energy
- Promotes restful sleep
- Promotes overall well being
- Promotes healthy organ function
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Bach flower remedies are dilutions of flower material developed by Edward Bach, an English bacteriologist, pathologist and homeopath. The Bach Flower Remedies are 38 plant and flower based remedies. Each remedy aids a specific emotion, but they can be taken individually or a combination of remedies can be used.
The Bach Flower Remedies have been around since the 1930s and are still in use. In today's society where stressed related symptoms are now widespread it is even more important that we look after ourselves and our emotional health. Bach flower remedies are one way to restore emotional balance in your life.
Bach Flower essences aid in changing negative emotions and eliminating defective traits or attitudes in such a way as to lead to the patient's peace of mind and contentment. Use of the essences aids in coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, fear, guilt, worry, and many other disturbing feelings. The essences can help us to improve our emotional and mental state, thus balancing the body and the mind.
The Bach Flower Remedies have been around since the 1930s and are still in use. In today's society where stressed related symptoms are now widespread it is even more important that we look after ourselves and our emotional health. Bach flower remedies are one way to restore emotional balance in your life.
Bach Flower essences aid in changing negative emotions and eliminating defective traits or attitudes in such a way as to lead to the patient's peace of mind and contentment. Use of the essences aids in coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, fear, guilt, worry, and many other disturbing feelings. The essences can help us to improve our emotional and mental state, thus balancing the body and the mind.
| Agrimony | Put on a cheerful face to hide problems; if you have mental worry or torture; attempt to forget mental torture through drugs and alcohol |
| Aspen | Have unexplained fears and worries; have vague fears of unknown origin (often irrational); are nervous and anxious |
| Beech | Are critical and intolerant of others; desire to change others; have a judgmental attitude |
| Centaury | Have difficulty in saying no and are anxious to please; have weakness of will; are easily influenced and exploited - 'the doormat' |
| Cerato | Doubt your own ability to judge situations; distrust self; constantly seek advice |
| Cherry Plum | Fear losing control of your behavior, of the mind giving way; have thoughts of suicide |
| Chestnut Bud | Are overly possessive and expect others to conform to your values; are full of indulgent self-love; are full of self-pity |
| Chicory | Fail to learn from experience, repeating the same mistakes; are impatient to move ahead |
| Clematis | Daydream and generally have a lack of interest in the present; are inattentive; are unconscious; have an out-of-the-body feeling |
| Crab Apple | Have a poor self-image and are ashamed or embarrassed by unpleasant physical symptoms, characteristics or features; feel mentally or emotionally unclean or unacceptable; feel self- condemnation; are congested; are over-fixated on trivia - 'the great cleanser' |
| Elm | Are overwhelmed or burdened by responsibility; have temporary feelings of inadequacy - "I can't let them down" |
| Gentian | Are easily discouraged, hesitant and despondent; lack faith; are full of doubt and pessimism; are depressed from a known cause; are weak following an illness |
| Gorse | Feel hopelessness and despair and are pessimistic; are depressed from illness of a long-term duration - "I give up" |
| Heather | Feel self-absorbed; dislike being alone, and talk incessantly about self - "What about me" |
| Holly | Have feelings of extreme jealousy, envy and suspicion; have feelings of revenge |
| Honeysuckle | Absorbed in memories of the past; feel homesick or nostalgic |
| Hornbeam | Get the 'Monday morning' feeling, doubting your ability to face the day's work; lack strength - "I don't think I can cope" |
| Impatiens | Are impatient and easily irritated; have extreme mental tension; are unable to co-operate |
| Larch | Lack self-confidence and feel inferior; will not try because you expect to fail |
| Mimulus | Have a fear rooted in known causes, e.g. spiders, flying, death, etc.; are shy and timid |
| Mustard | Experience unexplained deep gloom and/or melancholy |
| Oak | Are driven by a b sense of duty and struggle on even though exhausted; suffer the effects of the limitations of illness; despair but never give up |
| Olive | Feel exhausted in body and mind |
| Pine | Feel full of guilt and blame yourself for other people's mistakes; have feelings of self-doubt and reproach |
| Red Chestnut | Are over-anxious or over- concerned for others |
| Rescue Remedy | Are in a demanding or stressful situation |
| Rock Rose | Experience terror; are frozen in fear and feel helpless |
| Rock Water | Are inflexible, setting yourself very high standards; desire to be an example to others; are in self-denial; are repressed; are a martyr |
| Scleranthus | Suffer from indecision; are hesitant; feel an imbalance |
| Star of Bethlehem | Have experienced shock, grief or a fright |
| Sweet Chestnut | Are at the limits of endurance and in deep despair; have extreme mental anguish; have reached the limits of endurance (not suicidal) |
| Vervain | Are over-enthusiastic, argumentative with fixed principles and ideas; desire to persuade others; are incensed by injustices |
| Vine | Are b-willed with a tendency to be domineering or inflexible; are too ruthless |
| Walnut | Fear major life changes and are in need of protection from the influences of others; the 'Link Breaker' |
| Water Violet | Prefer to be alone or are proud and aloof; feel others do not understand you |
| White Chestnut | Have unwanted thoughts, preoccupations and worries; have mental arguments - "I can't get it out of my mind" |
| Wild Oat | Are uncertain of the correct path in life, dissatisfied with your current lifestyle and cannot decide which path to follow |
| Wild Rose | Make little effort to improve situations; are resigned to whatever happens; are apathetic; do not care about anything |
| Willow | Are bitter, resentful and have feelings of self-pity - 'poor me'; blame others for your mistakes; are unable to forgive |
The Siddha Medicine is one of the oldest medical systems known to mankind. Siddha System is one of the ancient traditional systems of medicine in India. The term Siddha is derived from Siddhi , attainment of perfection or an achievement. The System of Siddha Medicine originated through the Siddhars, who were possessors of extra sensory knowledge and attainments.
There were 18 important siddhars in olden days and they developed this system of medicine. Hence, it is called Siddha Medicine. Siddhars are the great scientists of ancient days , mainly from Southern India laid foundation for this system of medication.
Siddhars were spiritual adepts who possessed the ashta siddhis, or the eight supernatural powers. Sage Agathiyar is considered the guru of all Sidhars. Agathiyar is the first Siddhar, and his disciples and other siddhars of other schools contributed thousands of texts on Siddha, including medicine, and form the propounders of the system in this world.
Although this system has declined in later years, in the wake of changing mode of life and modern medicine, it continues to sustain its influence on the masses because of its incomparable intrinsic merits. Siddha medicine can combat all types of diseases, especially the chronic diseases, which baffles and eludes even the modern sophisticated medicine.
According to siddhars "Nature is man and man is nature", therefore both are essentially one. The universe consists of two essential entities, matter and energy. The two co-exist and are inseparable.
Indigenous systems of medicine Siddha is accepted world wide as an alternative systems of medicine serving people because of their amicability in approach. Indigenous systems do not usually incur much expenditure on the tools of diagnosis but offer gunshot cure in case such as Gastric Ulcers and offer better management in life style disorders like diabetes. Now-a-days all the countries globally are looking into the usage of herbs and non pharmacological approaches like Yoga, Panchakarma etc.. in tackling health problems.
There were 18 important siddhars in olden days and they developed this system of medicine. Hence, it is called Siddha Medicine. Siddhars are the great scientists of ancient days , mainly from Southern India laid foundation for this system of medication.
Siddhars were spiritual adepts who possessed the ashta siddhis, or the eight supernatural powers. Sage Agathiyar is considered the guru of all Sidhars. Agathiyar is the first Siddhar, and his disciples and other siddhars of other schools contributed thousands of texts on Siddha, including medicine, and form the propounders of the system in this world.
Although this system has declined in later years, in the wake of changing mode of life and modern medicine, it continues to sustain its influence on the masses because of its incomparable intrinsic merits. Siddha medicine can combat all types of diseases, especially the chronic diseases, which baffles and eludes even the modern sophisticated medicine.
According to siddhars "Nature is man and man is nature", therefore both are essentially one. The universe consists of two essential entities, matter and energy. The two co-exist and are inseparable.
Indigenous systems of medicine Siddha is accepted world wide as an alternative systems of medicine serving people because of their amicability in approach. Indigenous systems do not usually incur much expenditure on the tools of diagnosis but offer gunshot cure in case such as Gastric Ulcers and offer better management in life style disorders like diabetes. Now-a-days all the countries globally are looking into the usage of herbs and non pharmacological approaches like Yoga, Panchakarma etc.. in tackling health problems.
The Dorn Method takes its name from Dieter Dorn (born August 13th, 1938, died January 19th, 2011). He lived in the Allgau region of Bavaria, close to Memmingen, and ran a farm and saw mill, which he passed on to his son. In 1973 he was successfully treated for acute lower-back complaints by Vogtbauer Josef Muller, from a neighboring village. The old farmer’s tricks aroused his curiosity, so Dorn began to feel his way and treat people from the memory of this personal experience. This was the beginning of the development or rediscovery this Dorn therapy.
The spread of Dorn’s therapy as a gentle form of treatment for back and joint complaints continues to this day. Today it is known worldwide and is of course most widespread in its place of origin, southern Germany. Ever more doctors, naturopaths, physiotherapists, ergo-therapists, occupational therapists, midwives and medical massage therapists use the Dorn Method in their practices.
The spread of Dorn’s therapy as a gentle form of treatment for back and joint complaints continues to this day. Today it is known worldwide and is of course most widespread in its place of origin, southern Germany. Ever more doctors, naturopaths, physiotherapists, ergo-therapists, occupational therapists, midwives and medical massage therapists use the Dorn Method in their practices.
Dorn method is based on the correction of uneven leg length, which, according to Dorn, can be diagnosed in almost every human. Because of that, the pelvis is said to become twisted, and this can supposedly result in an asymmetrical, crooked or displaced spinal column.The Dorn Method is a very gentle and effective treatment designed to correct misalignment of the spinal column and also of the joints. Uneven leg lengths are the first signs of misalignment – these signify a twisted pelvis and displacement of the sacrum, which can cause any number of potentially unpleasant or painful effects elsewhere in the body, even in seemingly unrelated areas. Once a specific misalignment occurs, normal daily activities can further exacerbate the imbalance, provoking further pain and discomfort, and sparking off a vicious circle.
Dorn Therapy tackles the very roots of a problem by looking for the signs of misalignment and imbalance and correcting them one by one. The legs, knees and ankles are checked and worked on first, followed by the pelvis, and then the lumbar, thoracic and cervical vertebrae. The jaw, shoulders, wrists and fingers are also treated. Misaligned joints are corrected through gentle movement alone, and once they have been realigned, pain and discomfort will be able to disappear. This is truly a whole body therapy with wide-ranging effects.
Dorn Therapy tackles the very roots of a problem by looking for the signs of misalignment and imbalance and correcting them one by one. The legs, knees and ankles are checked and worked on first, followed by the pelvis, and then the lumbar, thoracic and cervical vertebrae. The jaw, shoulders, wrists and fingers are also treated. Misaligned joints are corrected through gentle movement alone, and once they have been realigned, pain and discomfort will be able to disappear. This is truly a whole body therapy with wide-ranging effects.
Dorn treatment can also be combined with a gentle spine-stretching and spine-relaxing Breuss massage.
Dorn uses a non-manipulative approach to correct such problems. Corrections of joint or spinal cord misalignments are done in a 'dynamic', moving action. According to Dorn, our muscles always try to hold the positions of the joints and spine, and when they are out of order the muscles assume this 'wrong' position as the correct one and hold it there. Dorn proponents maintain that a static correction, such as that used in chiropractic therapy, is difficult because it needs to overcome the strength of the holding muscles, and because the patient is often tense since the treatment is done 'on' him and not 'with' him.
Dorn method therefore uses motion to divert the muscles' tension, and in this relaxed state it is apparently possible to realign the bones.
During a treatment, the practitioner palpates the patient's spine. If any 'unbalanced' areas are found, possible underlying misalignments are treated with gentle pressure using the thumb or hand against the spinous processes, while the patient enacts guided movements such as swinging the leg or arms to distract the muscles' inertia; this is similar to the principle of mechanics known as 'counter pressure'.[1] In case of pain, the patient is advised to stop the procedure in order to avoid any damage to the body.
Patients often report positive results immediately after treatment. Afterwards, they learn specially designed self-help exercises that simulate the 'corrections' made during the treatment.
Dorn uses a non-manipulative approach to correct such problems. Corrections of joint or spinal cord misalignments are done in a 'dynamic', moving action. According to Dorn, our muscles always try to hold the positions of the joints and spine, and when they are out of order the muscles assume this 'wrong' position as the correct one and hold it there. Dorn proponents maintain that a static correction, such as that used in chiropractic therapy, is difficult because it needs to overcome the strength of the holding muscles, and because the patient is often tense since the treatment is done 'on' him and not 'with' him.
Dorn method therefore uses motion to divert the muscles' tension, and in this relaxed state it is apparently possible to realign the bones.
During a treatment, the practitioner palpates the patient's spine. If any 'unbalanced' areas are found, possible underlying misalignments are treated with gentle pressure using the thumb or hand against the spinous processes, while the patient enacts guided movements such as swinging the leg or arms to distract the muscles' inertia; this is similar to the principle of mechanics known as 'counter pressure'.[1] In case of pain, the patient is advised to stop the procedure in order to avoid any damage to the body.
Patients often report positive results immediately after treatment. Afterwards, they learn specially designed self-help exercises that simulate the 'corrections' made during the treatment.
1. Firstly the therapist questions the patient precisely about when, where and how their complaints arose. Which methods of examination have been used thus far, and which diagnoses remain? They undertake the necessary tests to clarify the complaints. Contraindications are clarified.
2. Leg Length
Leg length is assessed and treated, in the case of difference, with every treatment, as equal leg length is important for the mid and long-term stability and load capacity of the spine. The pelvis rests on both legs and is the basis of the upright spine from the sacrum to the cervical spine. If this basis is horizontal the spine can usually be set straight and consequently has a more stable equilibrium. A Dorn treatment without treating the leg joints is incorrect, because the patient is supposed to get out of their bad posture and take care of this themselves. The patient can experience this with their own eyes and physical awareness and thus better understands the point of the self-treatment exercises. The hip, knee and ankle joints are treated on at least one leg.
3. Spine Assessment
Then the assessment and treatment of the spine from the sacrum and coccyx to the cervical spine is begun. During treatment the patient swings one leg to and fro.
4. Mid, Upper Thoracic Spine
Now the patient sits on a stool provided for the purpose and supports themselves in front, whilst the therapist assesses and treats the mid and upper thoracic spine. During treatment the patient swings two and fro with one or two arms.
5. Cervical Spine
The patient remains seated for the assessment and treatment of the cervical spine. During treatment the patient turns their head continuously to the right and left.
6. After these respective sections the therapist can ask the patient to perform the individual symptom-provoking movements, in order
to obtain feedback about the changes. Symptoms can sometimes also subside over the following days.
7. Depending on the original complaints of the patient, it can still be important to assess and treat dysfunctional/blocked joints in the
arms, legs, jaw or ribs after the treatment of the spine.
8. Finally the patient is given an instruction sheet with descriptions and illustrations of the exercises important for them. This has shown itself
to be helpful. This sheet includes, of course, the equalizing exercises for differences in leg length, but it also includes all other
self-treatment exercises. The specific self-treatment exercises are discussed and practiced according to assessment during the
treatment.
to obtain feedback about the changes. Symptoms can sometimes also subside over the following days.
7. Depending on the original complaints of the patient, it can still be important to assess and treat dysfunctional/blocked joints in the
arms, legs, jaw or ribs after the treatment of the spine.
8. Finally the patient is given an instruction sheet with descriptions and illustrations of the exercises important for them. This has shown itself
to be helpful. This sheet includes, of course, the equalizing exercises for differences in leg length, but it also includes all other
self-treatment exercises. The specific self-treatment exercises are discussed and practiced according to assessment during the
treatment.
Most alternative treatments are based on the use of herbs, oils and massage so it’s perfectly safe and for thousands of people it has been proven to work time and time again. There are a vast array of different types and treatments available from minor illnesses through to those more severe, some people even suffering life threatening illnesses have benefited from some types of alternative medicine where conventional treatments have failed.
Natural biological human clock
We Humans actually have an amazing biological clock ticking inside your body. It is very precise. It helps to regulate your various body functions.
| Timings | Organ | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5am | Lung | Blood circulation concentrates in your lung. Respiration. Oxygenation. You should exercise and breathe in fresh air. Take in good energy into your body. At this time air is very fresh with lots of beneficial negative ions. |
| 5-7am | Large Intestine | Blood circulation concentrates in your large intestine. Drinking water triggers bowel evacuation making room for the new day’s nutritional intake. Prepare your body to absorb more nutrients throughout the day. Removes toxins from the night’s cleansing. |
| 7-9am | Stomach | Stomach energies are the highest so eat the most important meal of the day here to optimize digestion/assimilation. Have your breakfast! Make sure you have all the required nutrients from your breakfast. Not having breakfast causes lots of health problems for you in the future. |
| 9-11am | Spleen | The stomach passes its contents on. Enzymes from the pancreas continue the digestive process. Carbohydrate energy made available. |
| 11am -1pm | Heart | Blood circulation concentrates in your Heart. Food materials enter the blood stream. The heart pumps nutrients throughout the system and takes its lipid requirements. |
| 1-3pm | Small Intestine | Foods requiring longer digestion times (proteins) complete their digestion/assimilation. |
| 3-5pm | Urinary Bladder | Metabolic wastes from morning’s nutrition intake clear, making room for the kidney’s filtration to come. |
| 5-7pm | Kidney | Filters blood, decides what to keep, what to throw away, maintains proper chemical balance of blood based on nutritional intake of day. Blood to deliver useable nutrients to all tissues. |
| 7-9pm | Pericardium | Nutrients are carried to groups of cells (capillaries) and to each individual cell (lymphatics.) |
| 9-11pm | Triple Warmer | The endocrine system adjusts the homeostasis of the body based on electrolyte and enzyme replenishment. |
| 11pm - 1am | Gall Bladder | Initial cleansing of all tissues, processes cholesterol, enhances brain function. |
| 1-3am | Liver | Cleansing of blood. Processing of wastes. This is an important time when your body undergoes detoxification process. Your liver neutralizes and breaks down body toxins accumulated throughout the day. |