How to Promote Self Healing With Holistic Medicine

If you're faced with a chronic illness like colitis, fibromyalgia or Crohn's disease, you could look to a holistic medicine for help. Holistic medicine incorporates the mind and the soul to help the body with any troubles. There a variety of holistic practices, including visualization, Reiki and Kundalini yoga. Reiki is a practice that involves a healer and healing energies, Kundalini yoga is a form of yoga that is practiced to activate the body's energy to promote self healing. Follow these steps to learn more.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Access to classes in the techniques of your choice

Visualize a Healthy You

1. Read extensively on the power of self healing. You can start by reading an article on the 10 principles of self-healing at ImmuneSupport.com (see Resources below).

2. Stop all negative thoughts. This can be challenging, especially at the beginning. The more you practice, the better you'll become.

3. Rid yourself of stress and worries. Negative feelings may impair your ability to self heal.

4. Find a relaxing place to meditate. Take the time every day to reflect and concentrate on the good in your life.

5. Begin by being grateful for what you have. Even if you're sick, be thankful you're alive right now. Appreciate that you have this opportunity to move forward. A gratitude journal, in which you list 3 things every day that are good in your life, can be a powerful tool for self healing.

6. Close your eyes and envision yourself in a moment of happiness and health.

7. Sense every part of your body. Visualize your healthy self from inside and out.

8. Practice visualization in the morning before you start your day and at night before you go to sleep.

Explore the Benefits of Kundalini Yoga or Reiki

9. Find centers that offer Kundalini yoga and/or Reiki. The "Kundalini Yoga" Web site has links to more information about reiki, Kundalini yoga and other techniques for achieving self-empowerment (see Resources below).

10. Choose the practice that calls to you most. Kundalini is a physical self healing practice. Reiki employs a healer to promote self healing energies within you.

11. Find a center and take a class.

Tips & Warnings

• Reiki and Kundalini classes are moderately priced.
• Some centers offer multiple session packages that can be purchased to save you money.
• Visualizing is a powerful tool used in the self healing process that involves vividly imaging the desired health outcome.
• Don't ignore symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea or fever. Go directly to an emergency room for medical attention.
• Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. If you decide to try holistic medicine, consult your primary health care provider. Keep your doctor informed about the holistic medical technique you undertake.

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