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Clinical hypnosis has been my professional focus for more
than a quarter-century. Even though I am a Certified
Registered Nurse Anesthetist and have held executive
positions both as a nurse and a hospital executive director
there is no treatment tool I know of that is more powerful
in helping people control their bodies, their feelings and
their lives than hypnosis. Hypnosis is a fascinating domain
of clinical research and practice that involves the study of
how seemingly ordinary people like you and I can accomplish
extraordinary things by using our minds.

All hypnosis is self-hypnosis and involves nothing more than
learning to focus your mind. All mental images thoughts and
ideas influence the body’s responses in some very special
ways. In one article I discussed the biochemical changes the
body makes just by thinking about eating a lemon. The brain
does not know that a thought or a memory is not the real thing.

Research has given us a great deal of knowledge through the
study of hypnosis on how the mind experiences both reality and
perception. What scientists discovered is that the mind cannot
tell the difference between reality and perception.

We have learned that people can learn to become so deeply
absorbed in daily life experiences that they can permit their
body to be more comfortable even when there are reasons
that perhaps they shouldn’t be. I have worked with patients
having dental procedures with Novocain, and childbirth with
no anesthetic. I have even been at a foot ball game where a
3 year old was stung on the hand twice by yellow jackets and
in only a few moments helped her take the pain completely
away. Much better than Grand Ma’s snuff use to do.

In the minds of some people the word “hypnosis” has
connotations of magic, or hocus-pocus. The media misrepresents
it when they show stunts with audience members clucking like
chickens or doing an Elvis impersonation. People think they
are in an unconscious state, when in fact the opposite is true.
You are more alert with the mind very focused and concentrated
somewhat like taking a magnifying glass and concentrating the
sun into such a small spot that you can create fire.

A lady came to me many years ago to stop smoking. She had a
wonderful result and was very happy that she no longer smoked.
However, her friends who were smokers starting saying to her,
“I can’t believe you let him control your mind like that. Why
there ain’t no telling what else he might have told you to do.”
So in all her wisdom the lady called and said, I quote; “I don’t like you controlling my mind. I want you to hypnotize me and give me my smoking back.” Simply amazing don’t you think.

Recently one of my clients came straight from her physician’s
office to my office. I asked her. “What did your doctor say
about you coming to a hypnotist?” Her reply was, “My doctor
said I can’t believe you are going to let him have control of
your mind.” She responded so well to hypnosis for her problem
that she wasn’t about to quit the hypnosis.

Fortunately, the truth of the matter is that the hypnotist is never in control. A hypnotic suggestion works only if you accept it, and the therapist cannot make you do something you would not do consciously, something that goes against your moral code or religious beliefs, for example. The practitioner’s goal is to help you use your own mind to solve problems, rather than give you the answers. If you have ever day dreamed then you have been in hypnosis.

About the Author: Michael R. “Ron” Eslinger, Captain, U.S.
Navy, Retired is a Board Certified Hypnotherapist, Advanced
Practice Nurse, Certified Hypnotherapy Instructor and Certified
Registered Nurse Anesthetist. He is the Past President,
Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthetists and is the Founder/Director of Healthy Visions Wellness Center in Oak Ridge, TN USA. For more information regarding hypnosis as an adjunct therapy, go online to http://www.eslinger.net for more information.

Stiff and swollen joints can be cured by massage combined with mechanical movements. Massage is, however, not recommended in serious inflammatory cases of the joints and in tubercular joints. It should also be avoided in infectious diseases like diphtheria and gonorrhoea which cause formation of pus as massage may spread the pus to the entire system.

Sprains and bruises can be cured by massage. In these cases, affected parts should first be bathed with hot water for 15 to 30 minutes. Next the massage should be done for a few minutes. Gentle stroking and kneading is recommended on and around the injured tissues. Fractures can also be treated through massage.

This form of massage is of great help in atrophy of the muscles which usually follows if the
muscles are not used for any length of time. This condition may also be brought about by
injuries, diseases of the joints, inflammation of the muscles and nerves, and by too long use of
cats, bandages and splints.

A human being carries one -half of the weight of his body in the form of muscular tissues.
One-fourth of the blood supply circulates in the muscles. When one gets a good massage
treatment, the muscles get regenerated and are then capable of holding half of the blood supply.

Massage thus provides additional nourishment to feed the muscular tissues, helping them to
grow strong. Tapping, striking, and vibrating help the muscle to develop its contractile power.

Muscle massage is brought by first effleurage, kneading, followed by tapotement. Later, active
and passive movements are given.

Massage is employed for eliminatng muscle contraction and for breaking of adhesions. A little
moderate kneading, and percussion cause muscles to contract and become stronger. Deep
circular kneading and vibration loosens the muscles. Kneading under and round the muscles
breaks up adhesions.

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If you have asthma and you start looking for information on the Internet, you’ll soon find several websites offering “100% sure” asthma attack home remedies. And it is very probable that you’ll feel tempted to buy one of them. No one likes being forced to take corticosteroids on a daily basis and an alternative, sometimes any alternative is always welcome. If effective asthma attack home remedies were really available at your drug store, of course you would buy them.

Do you see a logical problem there? Home remedies are by definition not bought, so avoid buying “asthma attack home remedies”. If you’re going to take some pills, make sure that you really know what’s inside them.

But the fact that some people try to sell asthma attack home remedies doesn’t mean that there are no remedies beside advanced chemistry. There are some that can not only prevent, but also stop an asthma attack. Such home remedies can be easily used as a support for a standard treatment, especially in case of mild asthma, but they should never replace standard medications.

Below there are a few asthma and asthma attack home remedies. Some of them work wekk, some of them are just “supposed” to work, but fortunately all of them are completely safe. Generally, all of them are different methods of warming your airways. This often prevents or helps during an asthma attack.

Hot bathroom

During an asthma attack, some people run into their bathroom, close the door and try to create as much warm steam as possible. Alternatively, they have a very hot bath or try some similar home remedy. The increased air temperature eases the attack and makes breathing much easier, though if you don’t suffer from asthma, we might think just the opposite.

Of course if your asthma is severe, it is recommended to use your inhaler or nebulizer instead of any asthma attack home remedies.

Hot water or coffee

Another common acne home remedy is drinking hot coffee, tea or plain hot water. On their way down, these drinks warm the airways and can ease the attack. The mechanism of these asthma attack home remedies is similar to the hot bathroom ones, but they are much easier to apply. The only problem is that during an acute attack this might be not enough.

Yes, asthma attack home remedies may seem simple, but often they are very effective.

Mark Walters leads the fight against asthma from his web domain http://www.AcneRescue.com

Are the days of the good old family doctor gone forever, the archetypal doctor who knows your medical history first hand?

Sadly it seems so, with GP’s in Britain busier than ever before, dealing with more constrictions, and time limitations, leaving patients feeling un-listened to and hurried.

With more people taking an active interest in health issues and in particular the detrimental effects of stress on the body, along with an abundant medical resource at their finger tips in the form of the colossal encyclopedic internet, patients often now diagnose their own symptoms before visiting their GP.

The growing interest in the use of complementary health treatments has seen a definite shift in patient attitudes, with many combining orthodox treatments with Acupuncture, Shiatsu, or Reflexology to help specific problems, but also as a preventative treatment to help keep their body in good balance.

Patients are now recommended Reflexology treatments by many GP’s and Reflexologists are working alongside nurses across the country in hospices and voluntarily in NHS hospitals.

“Research has shown that approximately 20% of the UK population use complementary healthcare, with nearly 50% of GP practices offering some form of access to complementary treatments.” The Prince of Wales Trust for Integrated Health

The change has been slow in up take, but is gathering momentum fast, with more GP’s seeing the positive benefits of Reflexology, and pioneering organisations such as the Prince of Wales Trust for Integrated Health, pushing for regulation, integration and ultimately funded referrals, change is afoot, quite literally!

It is a very positive time for integration with orthodox medicine which has been saving thousands of lives since the middle of the 19th century and in the past fifty years has given the UK the free health treatment we all want and need on the NHS which was established in 1948.

Eastern complementary medicines, practised for centuries are seamlessly merging, creating a well rounded and diverse health system, giving the patient more choice, more time and most importantly, more treatment.

Now that GP’s are referring patients for Reflexology, the next push is for funded referrals, at the moment only those who can afford Reflexology are enjoying its benefits and often the people that cannot such as the elderly for example, are the most in need.

There are some complementary health clinics and some Doctors surgeries that do offer funded referrals, which is a really positive step, but currently they are the exception rather than the rule, the fact that its happening is very encouraging for patients, practitioners and for the recognition of Reflexology as a treatment that really works.

How we can all help:

Patients using Reflexology: Tell your GP’s how you’re benefiting from Reflexology and make inquiries about funded treatments.

Reflexologists: Encourage patients to ask their GP’s for funded treatments, the more people asking, the louder the message will become.

Amy Brennan is the Director of Find a Reflexologist Ltd, UK register of fully-qualified Reflexologists, and hub of Reflexology on the web: http://www.findareflexologist.com

A healing crisis may occur when the vital forces within the body build up enough strength to handle detoxification. A healing crisis manifests when the body is ready. For example:

1. You have caught up on your rest.

2. You have stopped taking drugs/chemicals/alcohol and other nutrients that are not working for you.

3. You replace old and destructive eating patterns with new healthy eating patterns.

4. You have cleansed enough from your system to strengthen the nervous system or blood supply.

Eating fresh raw fruits and vegetables:

1. Improves oxygen utilization

2. Helps burn up waste products in the system
3. Stabilizes the bloods pH and makes it more alkaline. This, in turn, gives the body energy to fight off disease, so that it can detoxify and rebuild (in that order).

Note: Cooked, processed, or pasteurized fruits and vegetables are devoid of enzymes. Heat kills many vitamins. Cooked fruits will make the body more acidic. Disease only survives in acid bodies, so you really need to eat raw foods for optimal health. Consuming three servings EACH DAY of raw fruits and vegetables is the minimum for optimal health.

Hering’s law of cure: All cure comes from within the central core of your body first, then moves outward and from the top of your body, down to your feet and in reverse order in which the first symptoms occurred. Working from the head downward, one must clear old thought patterns, attitudes, and feelings and replace them with new healthier thought patterns, attitudes and feelings.

The following symptoms may occur occasionally during a healing crisis. These are a signs that “housecleaning” is occurring:

Fever, swollen limbs/face, headaches, mobilization of mucous, weakness, weight-loss, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and other digestive disorders, pains resurfacing, worsening of existing symptoms, rapid pulse, skin eruptions, and some say they feel like their world is “collapsing”.

Yuk. Why would you want to feel like that!? And how do you tell if you are going through a healing crisis or just another bout of disease? Good question….Read on….

The Answer: You can only get better, permanently, by shifting back into time. Therefore, you may have to experience some uncomfortable brief symptoms. You know when you are having a healing crisis because:

1. The crisis usually lasts only one to three days. The symptoms can be so mild that you may not recognize that it is a healing crisis.

2. At the end of the healing crisis you feel much better than before the healing crisis occurred.

3. You are eating all the right things and up until the healing crisis have had a good attitude.

4. You know you are making changes in your lifestyle and are working on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of your life.

5. You are mentally prepared to get through the healing.

6. You may have just pampered yourself with some kind of bodyworkthis sometimes stimulates a healing crisis. This is a good thing.

If you are truly sick, the symptoms above feel awful as time progresses. The symptoms are more than transient and more than mild. In your gut you know you don’t feel right. You don’t feel that higher plane of health. See a doctor or your favorite healer for advice and drink lots of water.

I remember going through my own healing crisis. Once in college I had a pig tip a fence panel on top of my foot, breaking my big toe. I could not walk on it for more than a week and boy was it black and blue.

During one healing crisis 16 years after that incident, the same toe turned black and blue. I had not done anything to it and it didn’t hurt at all. It was so strange. The bruise went away in three days. I recognized it as a healing crisis because I had just worked through other dis-eases. I was studying to be a naturopath at the time and had made a list of all the physical disturbances and diseases I had experienced in my life. I reviewed some of the other symptoms that had come up in the last 60 days and working backwards from the most recent diseases backward, the toe incident was in that time frame of healing.

As healing crisis symptoms come up (if they do), they will last just a fraction of the time of the original disease and not be as severe. Chemicals and drugs will come out of the body as well when the body builds sufficient energy and strength to liquefy and throw off catarrh (mucous). I’ve noticed this may take a couple of years of nutrition and cleansing in the most chronic situation.

Detoxification of chemicals happens in a variety of ways. For example sulfur escapes through the skin, mercury through furuncles (boils), ulcers, abscesses, opens sores and hemorrhoidal discharges. Toxic gases find their way out of the body through body odor, furry tongues and in bad breath.

APPLY WHAT YOU’VE LEARNED:

Exercise: In a journal or on a piece of paper think back to your childhood.

1. Write down everything that ever went wrong health-wise.

2. Now organize these in a time line.

3. Write them in the order of most recent to least recent.

4. Now draw little box by each item in the left hand margin.

When you start your healing process, check off the boxes as you experience the symptoms. This exercise teaches you to notice what is going on in your body. Sometimes the symptom will be so mild you may think it is a coincidence. Other symptoms, like swollen lymph nodes, may last longer. This is a wonderful experience and positive reinforcement that you are making progress in your health.

A patient may go through several heeling crises at various time intervals indicating reversal of more than one condition. When your body is ready to heal it will release the toxins. There really is no way to determine exactly when or if a healing crisis will occur. One can never predict which symptoms will present or how severe hey will be.

Ways to work through a healing crisis:

1. Drink lots of water.
2. Treat yourself to a massage or hot bath.

3. Apply a piece of felt soaked with castor oil to the liver area and cover the area with saran wrap. This is called a “castor oil pack” and draws the toxins from the body. Repeat and change daily for 3-5 days.

4. Fast for a day or two.

5. Get a chiropractic adjustment.

6. Pray and do some attitudinal work.

7. Find a support team to ask questions about your healing.

This is a great time to pamper yourself. You deserve it for all your efforts.

Dr. Bernard Jensen says:

“We cannot expect sweet thoughts with a sour stomach. And for this reason, all stress in any organ has an effect on every other aspect of our being. Physical, emotional, mental and spiritual processes are all interconnected and need to be in balance for healing to occur.”

© 2005 by Dr. Denice M. Moffat

This article comes with reprint rights providing no changes are made and the resource box below accompanies it.

Dr. Denice Moffat of The Healing Center is a practicing naturopath, medical intuitive, and veterinarian working on the family unit (which includes humans and animals) through her phone consultation practice established in 1993. She has a content-rich website at http://www.NaturalHealthTechniques.com and free monthly newsletter.

This may come as a surprise to you, but last year I did the most amazing thing in
my life. I fasted 23 days on water.

For 23 days, I had nothing but water.

Now you may be wondering: why in the world did I do that?! Let me explain:

I’ve always wanted to fast simply because fasting is the oldest and greatest way to
experience body and mind rejuvenation. It is also a safe process, when properly
supervised.

So in January 2005, I took 6 weeks off and went to Costa Rica to fast with Dr.
Graham, a doctor of Natural Hygiene and fasting expert. For 3 weeks I fasted and
for 3 weeks I ate amazing tropical fruits and vegetables.

After that experience, I looked 10 years younger (basically like a kid)! I doubled my
energy levels, I experienced an invigorating “love of life” that I had never quite felt
before, and I was so powered that in the next months I literally doubled my business
and my income.

What is fasting?

What I learned in Costa Rica with Dr. Graham is that fasting is not just about not
eating. It is really about giving the body a complete rest. So in that way, fasting is
resting.

When I was fasting in Costa Rica, I slept or rested about 20 hours a day. Now you
may be wondering: wasn’t that boring?! Let me tell you: it is simply one of the best
things in the world to finally get that rest that you need. It’s the rest you’ve been
longing for all your life, it seems.

When you fast in Costa Rica, you basically spend your time in the hammock, reading
good books, listening to the birds, watching the ocean, chatting with friends,
drinking water, and sleeping all you care for. During that time, your body is at work
healing you.

How fasting works

The body has enough reserves to fast several weeks without any damage
whatsoever. Fasting is not starving. During a fast, your body utilizes its own fat
reserves for survival. It is an ability that all humans have.

When you fast, you give your body a chance to take out the garbage so to speak,
and begin the work of healing and repairing. Because there is no more energy spent
on digestion, all of this leftover energy can be used for rejuvenation.

That is the reason fasting has been used for eons as a way to give the body a
chance to heal itself. That is why so many people experience so many positive
health transformations when they fast. That is also why you could take 10 years off
your body if you decided to go on a properly supervised, water fast.

What to expect on a fast

When you fast longer than a week, you can expect several things to happen. For
one, your body is going to get rid of some toxins. It may be uncomfortable at times
(some people experience temporary nausea or headaches), but it is generally a
painless process.

You won’t feel hunger after just 2-3 days, when your body starts using its own fat
reserves. That may seem amazing, but it’s true I can testify. You might desire
some food for the first week or so, but even that goes away.

You can expect to lose a lot of weight, but if you don’t have much to lose (like me),
it comes back rather quickly after the fast. If you have weight to lose, you can keep
it off after the fast by following a proper diet.

After your fast, your eyes will be brighter, your skin clearer, and you’ll feel like a
child.

How You Can Fast

Fasting is not something you can do on your own! If you want have a good
experience fasting, you need to be supervised by someone who has years of
experience with fasting.

You should have plenty of time for your fast and to recover after your fast. You also
want your fast to be done in a place where the climate is enjoyable all day long (the
tropics are ideal), away from the distraction of modern civilization and surrounded
by trees, water, and beautiful birds.

If you feel ready to take the plunge and experience the magic of fasting yourself,
make sure you select the right fasting environment and the right professional to
supervise your fast.

Also, keep in mind that the best time to fast is when you don’t have time to fast!

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To learn more about fasting and to get the chance to fast with Dr. Graham this year,
go to: http://www.fredericpatenaude.com/fastingwithdoug.html

Remember that fasting in Costa Rica with Dr. Graham is a unique opportunity. He’s
accepting less than 10 fasters per year, and this may be the last year he’s doing it.

Young entrepreneur, Frederic Patenaude, is the author of the best-selling e-book “The
Raw Secrets” and is known for his no-gimmick, BS-free approach to health and
nutrition. To learn more about “The Raw Secrets,” and to read his FR*EE how-to articles
and newsletter, visit http://www.askfrederic.com

Colds seem to arrive along with the holiday season but it’s not something we look forward to and it’s not a present we want. I found a great little solution to this problem several years ago.

I am not a doctor and I do not give medical advice. This works for me and it has worked for friends and relatives who I have shared it with. It’s effective by stopping the cold before it takes hold. It is very inexpensive and works quickly.

You must do this when you feel that tickle in the throat and you begin to feel a cold coming on; you know the feeling, it’s the one you had before you woke up the next day with a full blown cold. The best time to do this is before going to bed that night. I also do this when I have been around people who have a cold.

While lying on my side I have my helper add Hydrogen Peroxide (3%) to my ear, it bubbles and bubbles and can take several minutes before it stops. Once it stops, I turn over and drain that ear into a cloth and have drops put into the other ear.

Continue to alternate the process until you no longer hear the fizzle when you first insert the liquid. If you stop too soon, it won’t work.

Hydrogen Peroxide costs very little; just be sure you are using the 3% (available at drug stores, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc.)

My family and friends love it and have enjoyed being free of colds.

Wouldn’t it be nice to be free of colds this year?

If it works for you, spread the word.

Jerry has spent over 25 years in the water treatment business and is now retired. He spends his time seeking alternative health solutions to common health problems. He shares his findings at his blog: http://naturalhealthnow.blogspot.com

Holistic Practitioners are holistic healing professionals with a gift in one or more areas of healing. From bodyworkers to homeopaths to hypnotherapists, the term holistic practitioner has become one that is often challenging to describe or understand. Hopefully this article will provide you with some clarity on what a holistic practitioner is and how to find one that meets your individual needs.

Saying holistic practitioner is similar to saying doctor. While there are general practitioners that cross along many paths, most specialize in one or more holistic methods or areas. The main areas of specialization are body-centered therapists, energy-centered therapists, mind-centered therapists, soul and spirit-centered therapists, emotional release therapists, and coaches/counselors. All of these therapists strive to bring a greater quality of life to their clients. That may occur through inner balance, self-empowerment, physical ease, or even emotional confidence.

One thing to realize is that many holistic practitioners work in many areas. In fact, it is usually challenging to limit a practitioner to one area. For example, a hypnotherapist may also be a chakra therapist, a bodyworker could also be a spiritual counselor, etc. Also, since the mind-body-soul connection is just that, connected, wherever you begin, be it in energy work, bodywork, or even the mind, you will find that all of you is affected by the work.

Use this article as a guide to explore the realms of possibilities, rather than limiting your choices to an area.

Body-centered Therapists

Samples of body-centered therapists are bodyworkers, massage therapists, pilates and yoga therapists, rolfing professionals(often termed rolfers), acupressure therapists, myofascial release and sports massage therapists, reflexologists, thai massage therapists, watsu practitioners, feldenkrais and alexander method professionals, and movement therapists (this list is provided to offer an overview as there are at least 50 types of body-centered therapists).

While each body-centered therapist has their own way of working with clients, many use a combination of movement, the breath, and physical pressure (from massage to trigger points) to allow the body to release tension. This release of tension then allows the mind to also find a relaxing state. Sometimes the relaxation state is the goal of the sessions, other times, it is the true starting point.

Energy-centered Therapists

Samples of energy-centered therapists are integrative energy workers, reiki practitioners, healing touch practitioners, breathwork therapists, jin shin do and jin shin jytsu therapists, matrix therapists, applied kinesiologists, orgone therapists, polarity workers, cranial sacral workers, qigong and tai chi masters. Acupuncturists and homeopathy practitioners could also be deemed energy workers.

Energy workers often work with energetic ‘maps’ of the body. They look at where the energy is stuck, depleted or overtaxed in the body and work with the individual to bring a level of balance to the body’s energetic system. This balance also affects the mind and the overall body, enhancing ones state of being on many levels.

Mind-centered Therapists

Samples of mind-centered therapists are hypnotherapists, neuro-linguistic programming practitioners (NLP), integrative release therapists(IRT), regression therapists and metaphysicians.

Mind-centered therapists look at the structures of one’s belief systems and how they may be conflicting with and/or not supporting a client’s quality of life. Mind-centered therapists often find the original cause of what the stuck states are and work with the unconscious mind to reframe limiting patterns and beliefs which provide greater resources and confidence for the client to live the life they desire.

Soul and Spirit-centered Therapists

Samples of soul and spirit-centered therapists are shamans, angelic masters, psychic mediums,
intuitive guides and spiritual counselors(who would also fall into the coaching/counseling category).

Soul and spirit-centered therapists work with clients in a variety of ways. A shaman may work with a client using soul retrieval to regain a part of their soul that has been ‘lost’ due to trauma. A psychic may offer an individual information on what will happen on their current path if they don’t make changes. An intuitive may assist a client in talking with a deceased loved one. As with the other categories, there are many ways soul and spirit-centered therapists work with their clients.

Emotional Release Therapists

Samples of emotional release therapists are integrative release therapists, somato-emotional therapists, psych-k therapists and amanae therapists.

Emotional release therapists work with patterns of emotions that are stuck in the body/mind and assist a client in moving through these blocks into greater joy and emotional freedom. Many other therapies, including neuro-linguistic programming, yoga, shamanic work and energy work employ emotional release methodologies.

Holistic Coaches and Counselors

Samples of coaches and counselors are life coaches, empowerment coaches, spiritual and intuitive counselors, holistic psychologists, and nutritional counselors.

Coaches and counselors assist clients in designing and manifesting the life, career, business and health situations that they truly desire. A holistic coach or counselor often works with a client 1-4x per month setting goals, opening belief systems and partnering with the client to provide the support they need to move forward in their lives.

As you can see, the term holistic practitioner can be used to mean a holistic profession trained in any number of areas. Usually, a holistic practitioner will list their areas of expertise in any of their advertising to assist you in determining if they would be a fit for your unique situation.

For information on locating a holistic practitioner, please see my article on ‘Choosing a Holistic Practitioner’ or see Holistic Hometown (www.HolisticHometown.com) for holistic resources in your hometown, and beyond.

Blessings on your journey.

Jenifer Shapiro, MBA, CHT, CNLP, CYT, CHC, IRT is a Professional Coach, Holistic Entrepreneur Coach, Web Designer, and Holistic Practitioner (professionally trained in Yoga, Shamanism/Soul Retrieval, Meditation, Hypnotherapy, NLP and Coaching) with 2 successful holistic businesses. She is the founder of Holistic Hometown, Holistic University and The Empowerment Centre, and the consultant for various holistic entrepreneurs, local colleges, and wellness centers. Her work has been televised and she currently teaches and consults with clients around the U.S. Her private practice is in Paoli, PA. She may be reached at http://www.TheEmpowermentCentre.com or (610)213-1010.

The Mysterious Frankincense

Used for many thousands of years, the Frankincense tree has perhaps the greatest association with spiritualpractice of any plant on earth. In most of the great ancient cultures,including the Egyptian, Babylonian, Persian, Hebrew, Greek and Roman civilizations, it has played a role inreligious and domestic life. Frankincense has been sought after by kings and valued as highly as gold. Morerecently, the essential oil is gaining popularity with spiritual seekers and natural healers alike. What isso special about this tree that its ‘pearls’ were given as a gift at the birth of one of history’s most reveredprophets?

The Hardy Tree and its Tears

The Frankincense tree, or Olibanum, upon first glance, may seem rather unremarkable. It appears as agiant shrub, with many knurled branches topped with abundant slender leaves and occasionally, small white flowers.A native to northern Africa, it looks like it belongs in the desert, growing in some of the world’sharshest conditions. But it is not the tree itself, but rather its sap that has such profound lore surroundingit. Whenthe tree’s bark is pierced with a knife (known traditionally as a ‘Mingaf’), a milky-white oleoresin is exuded- thought the tree is not harmed. The resin forms droplets known as ‘tears’ or ‘pearls’, which harden intothe orange-brown gum known itself as Frankincense. The English name of this natural incense is derivedfrom the medieval French ‘franc’,meaning ‘pure’ or ‘free’, and from the Latin ‘incensium’, meaning ‘to smoke’.

History’s Most Popular Incense

For more than 5000 years, the hardened resin has been burned in temples throughout Egypt, China andIndia; the Catholic church continues to use it today during Mass. It is one of the four main ingredientsin Jewish ceremonial incense, forming an important part of the Sabbath day offerings. The smoke of Frankincense(as with other ritual incense) is thought to carry prayers to heaven upon it’s smoke. It is also said todeepen the breath and still the mind, making it useful for meditation and yogic practice. Theincense may have health benefits as well, producing a highly antiseptic smoke, keeping churches and churchgoersfree from disease.

According to ancient documents, the great Baal temple of Babylon consumed 2 and a half tons of Frankincensea year. The Frankincense trade was of immense importance in ancient times, peaking about 2000 years ago.Caravans grew to as many as 2 to 3 thousand camels in size. Cities grew up along the trade routes, and heavytaxes and fees for protection, lodging and camel fodder raised the cost of the resin considerably, so muchso that it was valued as much as gold. The wealth involved inspired Alexander the Great to plot to control theregion, though his death happened to preceed the invasion.

Health Benefits

Frankincense resin is thought to have a bounty of health properties – it was an ingredient in a rejuvenateface mask in ancient Egypt (it was also charred and used as the classic heavy eyeliner seen in much ancientEgyptian art), and at one time was “used to treat every conceivable ill to man”. In ayurvedic medicine itis known as salaiguggul,used for centuries to treat many conditions, including arthritis. Modern science has isolated the activecompounds found to have anti-arthritic properties. Called boswellic acids, these components inhibit theinflammatory process, improve blood supply and prevent further cartilage reduction.

Frankincense Essential Oil

Modern natural medicine and aromatherapy have taken to the use of the essential oil of Frankincense. The oil, havinga warm, woody, sweet aroma with a hint of citrus, is steam or CO2 distilled from the resin.It is used for respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, catarrh and asthma; for wrinkles, wounds and dryskin, and in cases of rheumatism, cystitis and leukorrea.

The most important effect of the essential oil may be on the nervous system. Regarded as an antidepressant,the aroma can both relax and revitalize, and can help in cases of nervous tension and exhaustion. Frankincenseoil contains sesquiterpenes, which stimulate the limbic system, the hypothalamus, the pineal and the pituitaryglands. The oil is now being researched for it’s ability to increase human growth hormone production. Further,it is considered to strengthen the immune system, which may in-fact occur as a result of it’s uplifting properties.

Frankincense essential oil can be used in a manner similar to burning of the incense in spiritual practice.Warming in a candle lamp or direct application to the temples and third eye will quiet the mind, deepen thebreath, and promote meditative stillness. It is often blended with Sandalwood, Myrrh and Cedarwood for suchuses, and the single-pointed concentration it invokes is thought to allow the spirit to soar.

Experimenting with Frankincense

Frankincense resin is widely available at reasonable costs. Most is wildcrafted, being extracted fromtrees growing in the deserts of northeast Africa – thankfully, the resource is abundant, as the treeseasily survive harvesting of the pearls. The small chunks of resin can simply be lit by themselves ina dish or similar container, and allowed to smolder and release their smoke. Frankincense is also availablein prepared incense sticks and other incense preparations. In the form of your choosing, simply lightand allow some quiet time to experience the deep aroma.

With the essential oil, a diffuser or warming lamp can be used to disperse the aroma throughout a space.The oil is also found in aromatherapy candles, where it is released from the heated oil beneath the burningwick. Frankincense oil can be applied directly to the forehead (it is non-irritating or sensitizing)where you can both capture the aroma and absorb the oil directly. Again, take a moment to sit quietlyto perceive any effects.

The wonderful gift of the Frankincense tree is available in many ways, and has come highly recommendedfor many thousands of years. Try adding a little Frankincense to your life, and see what the mystery is all about!

Misty is a naturopath and yoga instructor in Boulder, Colorado. She employs wildcrafted and organic essential oils like Frankincense oil in her practice.

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