Reiki Master / Teacher in the making!

Hello everyone!

I know it's been a while since my last post, but there's been a lot of exciting things going on! Firstly, I would like to let everyone know, I am in the process of evolving myself further and am firmly on the road to becoming a Reiki Master/ Teacher.

Yes! It's true! I can't tell you how excited I am about this, as, not only will I be continuing to give reiki treatments, but I will also be in the position to hold my own groups and teach others to use Reiki to heal themselves, friends and family and most importnantly, develop their own spirituality. I will keep everyone posted when this will be but I am aiming for the end of May 2013.

In the meantime:

Just for today............

Do not anger
Do not worry
Be humble
Be honest in your work
Be compassionate to yourself and others

Peace and Light,

Maha



 

Apple cider Vinear - It's amazing benefits

You’ve probably heard of Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar. But, do you know what all the talk is really about?
This murky brown vinegar, the one with the sediment in the bottom of the bottle, is the vinegar that has been used for hundreds of years largely for medicinal purposes.

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is made from nutritious organically grown apples and retains many of the fruits’ beneficial components because raw apple cider vinegar is not pasteurized. And in its two fermentation processes, it produces enzymes and life giving nutrients that make apple cider vinegar the powerhouse it is.

What Is The Difference Between Clear Vinegar & Raw Apple Cider Vinegar?

Clear vinegar has none of the benefits of raw organic apple cider vinegar. Through its processing and distilling, it’s been stripped of everything beneficial and can be detrimental to your health due to the fact that it is dead instead of alive.
Only raw organic apple cider vinegar has the “mother of vinegar” that makes the vinegar so beneficial. The “mother” is made up living nutrients and bacteria. You can actually see it settled in the bottom of the bottle like sediment.

What Can Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Do for Me?

Beneficial ingredients in raw apple cider vinegar give it its power to make us feel better, look better and feel energized. Just look at some of the beneficial ingredients in raw apple cider vinegar:

• Potassium – helps to prevent brittle teeth, hair loss and runny noses.
• Pectin – helps to regulate blood pressure and reduce bad cholesterol.
• Malic Acid – gives ACV the properties of being anti-viral, anti-bacterial & anti-fungal.
• Calcium – helps create strong bones and teeth.
• Ash – gives ACV its alkaline property which aids your body in maintaining proper pH levels for a healthy alkaline state.
• Acetic Acid – It appears that this acid slows the digestion of starch which can help to lower the rise in glucose that commonly occurs after meals.

A Few Benefits of Raw Apple Cider Vinegar

• 1 tablespoon of Raw Apple Cider Vinegar mixed in 4 ounces of purified water after a meal has been used as a natural remedy for heartburn and as a replacement for toxic heartburn medications.
• Raw Apple Cider Vinegar may help improve bowel irregularity, thereby removing toxins from the body at a faster rate.
• Helps clear up skin conditions and blemishes giving a smoother texture and complexion.
• Raw Apple Cider vinegar may also help with joint pain and stiffness.
• Apple Cider Vinegar helps to break down fats so that your body can use them rather than store them. For this reason, many diets include ACV in their regimen.
• On a small scale, ACV was studied by researchers at Arizona State University. The preliminary study was published in the Diabetes Care journal. It reported that ACV helps reduce levels of glucose.

Raw organic apple cider vinegar is even good for pets. It has been used to help control fleas and even promotes a healthy shiny coat.

How Do I Take Raw Apple Cider Vinegar?

Mixed with another powerhouse of beneficial goodness, organic honey, apple cider vinegar can be a tasty treat with very healthy benefits. This is a great drink for fast energy. Remember, the mother of vinegar will settle at the bottom of the bottle between uses. Be sure to shake the bottle well before pouring to include these healthful ingredients. In a large pitcher, add together:

• 2 tablespoons of Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 gallon of purified water
• Raw locally harvested honey or agave nectar to suit your taste

Raw honey or organic agave nectar is a great addition because of their health giving properties. They can help improve your energy, strengthen your immune system, and much more. And they taste great.
You can also find apple cider vinegar in tablet or capsule form. However, I do not recommend these sources because they are a dried source and not living as the liquid is.

* Taken from www.globalhealingcenter.com

Six Natural solutions for getting rid of Migraines

6 Safe, natural solutions for Migraine sufferers

Migraine sufferers are often anxious to rid themselves of the terrible pain characterizing this condition. Health-conscious individuals choose natural treatments to avoid drug side effects. Many migraine sufferers don't realize the effects certain foods and chemicals may have on their systems, contributing to the development of migraines, or to their resolution. Diet, herbs and supplements can provide natural relief to some migraine patients.Food additives and artificial sweetenersEliminate food additives and artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners, preservatives and flavor enhancers such as monosodium glutamate (MSG), are known to create severe reactions in some people, triggering migraine headaches.

Sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharin and Splenda can be replaced with stevia, a naturally sweet herb with no known side effects and no calories. 92 symptoms of aspartame toxicity were submitted to the FDA in 2002. For a time, aspartame products were recalled by the FDA after numerous side effects were reported; however, the product was allowed back on the market, where it continues to cause a constellation of problems for consumers.

Lavender

Lavender is used by herbalists to soothe jangled nerves and has an analgesic effect on migraine sufferers. Lavender reduces the inflammation that occurs in blood vessels during a migraine, and relieves spasms in the muscles of the neck, around the eyes and in the scalp. Place dried lavender flowers in sachets or herbal hot packs to use when headaches start. Alternatively, make a tea by steeping one teaspoon of the dried flowers in one cup of boiling water for 15 minutes. Sip slowly throughout the day. Sweeten if desired.

Food triggers

Avoid specific foods that are known triggers for migraine headaches. Chocolate, alcohol, caffeinated beverages, sodas, refined sugars, gluten-containing grains, aged cheeses and peanuts are some of the more common food culprits that may be causing your migraines.

Reintroduce potential problem foods one at a time over a period of weeks to find out which one is causing the problem. Taking these foods out of your diet may feel like a sacrifice; however, if your headaches are eliminated or greatly reduced, then it may be worth it.

Tryptophan

Add tryptophan to your diet either in supplement form or by eating foods like turkey, which is high in tryptophan. This amino acid stimulates the production of the brain transmitter dopamine, which in turn contributes to the release of serotonin. Migraine relief often results from the flow of serotonin, which elevates moods, relieves anxiety and tension, and relaxes tiny muscles around capillaries in the scalp.

Ginger, peppermint, cayenne

Use common household herbs like ginger, peppermint and cayenne pepper to treat a migraine. Ginger or peppermint can also be helpful in reducing the nausea accompanying many migraine headaches. Ginger thins the blood, so it should be used with care if you're taking blood-thinning medications.

To make an herbal tea, mix the three herbs together. Place a pinch of cayenne pepper, a one inch piece of fresh ginger and a teaspoonful of dried peppermint in two cups boiling water and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Remove the herbs and sweeten with honey to taste. Natural pain relievers in each of these herbs can help ease away your migraine headache.

Butterbur

The herb butterbur was found to reduce the intensity of migraine headaches by lessening inflammation and stabilizing blood flow to the brain. It acts as a beta-blocker, helping to control blood pressure and preventing spasms in the capillaries. Only use butterbur that is labeled PA-Free, ensuring that any harmful toxins have been thoroughly removed from the supplement, making the herb safe for use. Butterbur is also known to relieve numerous allergies, especially those that may contribute to causing headaches.

Sources for this article include:

http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com
http://www.sweetpoison.com
http://www.msgtruth.org/migraine.htm
http://www.mckinley.illinois.edu/handouts/migraine_headache.htm
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/lavender-000260.htm
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/NIH_Herbs_at_a_Glance.pdf
http://www.relieve-migraine-headache.com/diet-headache-migraine.html
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/migraine-headache-000072.htm
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15623680?dopt=Abstract

About the author:
READ MORE OF JEAN (JB) BARDOT'S ARTICLES HERE: http://www.naturalnews.com/Author1686.html

Prescription Drugs cause nutrient depletion

Many people do not realize that the medications they take on a daily basis can negatively affect the amount of nutrients stored in the body. Numerous drugs actually deplete specific vitamins and minerals, causing a whole host of additional problems. Being aware of what is being depleted by the prescription you are taking can help you to choose what to supplement with. Vitamins and minerals are vital for the everyday cellular processes in your body; inadequate amounts may lead to decreased immunity, digestive issues and much more.

What you are losing

Below are a few examples of some commonly prescribed drugs and a list of the nutrients that are automatically depleted.

Anti-inflammatory drugs deplete: Calcium, potassium, zinc, iron, Vitamins B6, C, D, K, folic acid, chromium, glutathione, Vitamins B6, C, D, and K

NSAIDs: Folic acid, melatonin

Aspirin/Salicylates: Vitamins C, K, B5, folic acid, calcium, iron and sodium

Corticosteroids: Vitamins A, C, D, B6, B12, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, potassium, selenium and zinc

Cochicine (used for gout): Vitamin B12, calcium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, Beta-carotene

Statins (Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor,etc.): Coenzyme Q10

ACE Inhibitors for hypertension (Lisinopril, etc.): Zinc

What's the big deal?

Zinc is a master mineral necessary in hundreds of enzymatic reactions throughout the body and plays a vital role in immune function. Zinc is not stored in the body and must be ingested through diet or supplementation. If you are chronically sick, you may be deficient in zinc due to poor dietary intake or from drug induced nutrient depletion. A good way to see if you are zinc deficient is to buy organic zinc lozenges, hold in your mouth, if it tastes sweet, you are deficient, if it tastes bitter, you are not. Once the sweetness wears off and there is no taste/bitter, discard the lozenge.

Coenzyme Q10 is a very powerful vitamin and antioxidant, also known as ubiquinone ("found everywhere"), because it is found in every cell of the body. Energy and ATP production are the main functions of this important vitamin. Research has shown that people with heart failure have lower levels of coenzyme Q10 and the vitamin may help to increase the energy production, pumping action and strength of the heart muscle.

Folic acid, also known as Vitamin B9, helps convert food into energy, assist with proper brain function, DNA/RNA synthesis, red blood cell production and iron functions. This vitamin may also aid in the prevention of heart disease, although further studies are still needed. Folic acid deficiencies may occur due to drug induced nutrient depletion, Celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and alcoholism, just to name a few.

These are only a few examples of very important vitamins and minerals that are automatically depleted when taking certain medications. Zinc, coenzyme Q10, folic acid and the other vitamins and minerals are essential for good health and the processes that go on inside of our bodies on a constant basis.

Take control of your health

What's important to remember is that no drug is 100% percent safe and side effect free. Researching any drug your doctor prescribes is vital to being your own health advocate. Question your health care provider as to why the medication that he/she is prescribing is necessary. A list of side effects is now given with each prescription at the pharmacy; a list of vitamins and minerals that are automatically depleted as a direct result of the medication should also be supplied to every patient, with every prescription. You only have one body and should do everything in your power to protect it and keep it functioning optimally.

Sources:

http://www.invitehealth.com/drug-induced-nutrient-depletion.html
http://www.nutridesk.com.au/mineral-matters.phtml
http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/supplements/a/CoenzymeQ10.htm
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/vitamin-b9-000338.htm

About the author:
Dr. Melissa Bartoszewski is a chiropractor at Estramonte Chiropractic & Wellness Center. She is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College. Dr. Bartoszewski is also a raw food and natural healthcare advocate.

REIKI PRECEPTS

Reiki Precepts to live by

Gokai - The Five Precepts

Just for today...

do not anger

do not worry

Honour your parents, teachers and elders
Earn your living honestly
Show gratitude to every living thing

The founder of Reiki

Mikao Usui (1865-1926)

Dr. Mikao Usui, the first Grand Master of Reiki, developed the five precepts shortly after he decided to leave the Beggars Quarter of Kyoto. He went there to start sharing Reiki, because he felt they needed it more than others in the world. It was at this time that he became aware of some important aspects of human nature. The Five Reiki Precepts Emanate from us naturally The five precepts that Usui taught emanate naturally from a person in his or her proper flow. At the same time, trying to live the precepts also helps put a person in that flow, because, what you think is truly what you are.

Asking for Healing Usui had begun his healings with the hope of giving the beggars the opportunity to become reintegrated with society. When several of them tried and failed at shouldering the responsibilities of everyday life, he began to realize the importance of a person’s participation in their own life healing process. A person needed to want and then ask for a change/healing to make a real difference in their life. If the help of others was involved, there would also, be an exchange of energy for their time. By just giving away healings, he had further impressed the beggar pattern in many of them. He saw that people need to give back for what they receive, in order to maintain a sense of balance and not to have the feeling of indebtedness. It is not the job of any healer to try and help where healing is not wanted.

Learning Non-attachment Dr. Usui also learned the importance of non-attachment to the results of his healings. It is possible that some of the beggars needed to live out their lives in the Beggars Quarter in order to learn certain lessons. Who are we to judge this as right or wrong? The same applies to disease. Perhaps people create a disease on a subconscious level to enable them to learn certain lessons, or perhaps, even to die. To a gifted healer, such as Usui was, to try to then interfere with a premature healing might be a real transgression into a persons essential life process. It became very clear to Usui that it was not his job to use his incredible gift to heal the world, but indeed to show people how they might help themselves. It was at this time that he realized that people needed guidelines to help them grow in understanding, and to help them shoulder greater responsibility for their own life situations.

1) Just for today, do not worry.

To worry is to forget that there is a divine or universal purpose in everything. If we are truly in tune with the guidance of our Higher-Selves, and live each day to the best of our ability, we are then aware that we have done everything in our power that we possibly can, and the rest is up to the Universal Life Force Energy. Worry is a thought pattern that results from a feeling of separateness from the Universal Wholeness.
To worry about the past is futile we need to remember that each person, including ourselves, does the best that we can in each of life’s situations, in accordance with the knowledge or wisdom we have at any given moment. We are all products of our conditioning and tend to react accordingly. If you regret a past action of yours, realize that you reacted according to your resources; then be thankful for the lesson and move on.
At the same time, realize that all injustices done to you in the past were done by others as a result of their conditioning. We can only wish them well and hope that they too have learned from their actions.
To worry about the future is also futile. There is a saying, expect the best in life, and when you receive something that you didn’t expect, know and trust that it is the best for you in your present situation. Even if what occurs seems very negative at the time, it is only a lesson. Somehow, you helped create that situation, even if on a subconscious level to learn. So feel gratitude that it has come to pass, and that you are free; then move on.
Surrender to your Higher Self, and don’t interfere with the Universal timing in life. Know that in our perfect flow there is a synchronicity of events. As long as you have completed your part in the scheme of things, all else will be taken care of. Worrying results from illogical and irrational patterns of thought, creating in turn more limitations and a further separation in consciousness. Surrender today to your Higher-Self’s plan and release yourself from worry. Just for today do not worry.

2) Just for today, do not anger.

Anger, in reality is a totally unnecessary emotion. Like most inappropriate reactive emotions, it has its roots in the feeling of guilt from having separated ourselves from the Universal Consciousness. To anger is to desire control, which results from feeling out of control, indeed out of synchronization with our divine or universal life purpose. Many people have allowed their ego to direct their life course, at the same time ignoring the inner guidance, which would otherwise lead them to a natural and harmonious flow.
When our expectations get the best of us, and we become angry, because someone didn’t live up to our needs and desires, we tend to forget that those we have drawn into our environment are only our mirrors. Every thought that we think sets up a cause, and the effect may come back when we least expect it. Those who happen to press our buttons or stimulate our weak points are not really the cause of our anger. They are there to learn as well. You draw each other in a mutual need to complete certain lessons. When someone spurs you on to anger try to stop the emotion in order to become more consciously aware of your reactions, and, in time, master your emotions. Also feel gratitude for having been given the opportunity to witness your weak points, as only growth can result.
Finally, anger is a very disharmonious energy that creates disease in the body. It would be of great benefit to learn to transform this energy by dealing with it constructively. Just for today do not anger.

3) Honor your parents, teachers, and elders.

To live in gratitude for those, who have made major differences in our life, is to live in abundance. When we are constantly grateful for what we have received, and for what we know and trust, it will continually be provided. We begin to magnetically attract those like energies to us. It is only our connection with the race mind consciousness or collective unconsciousness of fear, insecurities, lack, not being good enough, that keeps us from fully appreciating those who have taught and supported us. We learn to understand how important they are in order for us to receive essential needed lessons.
One fundamental concept at the root of the major philosophical and religious systems in ancient times was that of all-sufficiency. It was taught that to understand ones self was to understand God, that by going deep within one could transmute fear into love, ignorance into wisdom and lack into abundance. If you focus on what important people in your life didn’t provide, you will continue to create unhealthy energy blockages within your being. On the other hand, if you go on to be aware of the many important things you have received from your parents, teachers, and elders, you will transmute that energy to gratitude, and consistent knowing that all is one, and in divine order.
Once you have made contact with the Universal Life Energy, and feel it flowing through the entire body, you can then easily focus your attention on feelings of happiness and joy. Self-treatments will, in turn, help to clear away old subconscious patterns that might be blocking your flow of honoring certain individuals. Begin now to honor your parents on a new level, know that everyone we meet in life is our teacher; allow the elders time to share their fascinating life experiences. Honor your parents, teachers, and elders.

4) Earn your living honestly.

One great importance to a harmonious life flow is honesty in dealing with ones self. To be honest with ones self, is to face the truth in all things. Many of us live in a fantasy world when it comes to perceiving reality. When we deny the truth about reality and are ultimately faced with truth, we may become severely disjointed. Sometimes the truth seems hard to deal with in our world, but if we really look deeply, examine our own behavior, and discover the purposes that various people and situations have in our lives, we will develop compassion for all.
To live in truth is to be aligned with your Higher-Self’s purpose. Living in truth is also the simplest, least complex way to live. Truth brings clarity. When we face life honestly, we can more clearly see the lessons that we are here to learn, and complete them with much less effort. Living a life of illusion is much more complex. Denial then takes a center focus, and soon a web of falsehoods may so thoroughly bind us, to protect us from the truth, that we may have difficulty finding our way out of the maze.
If you are honest with yourself, you will tend to project honestly onto others. It then becomes easy to “do unto others, as you would have others do unto you.” When you do your work honestly; you are being truthful to your Higher-Self. This truth is reinforced by love for yourself and others, which helps to create harmony in your life and our world. So, live in truth vitalized by love, and just for today, earn your living honestly.

5) Show gratitude to every living thing.

Truly, we are all of one source. It is also clear that all forms of life are interdependent. The destructive changes that have occurred in recent times on the planet, which have happened because of Man’s insensitivity to the delicate ecological balance, have opened us up to this fact. In order to survive, we are discovering that we will need to drop our self-centered tendency to want to control nature, and learn to show love and respect for all life forms.
Through the study of physics, we now know that we are all a collective energy from the same source. There is truly no solid matter, only different levels of vibration. All forms of matter vibrate at different energy levels, yet they are all interconnected, because there are no solid barriers between them. Thus when we accept all of the various aspects of ourselves, it affects all others. Likewise, when we accept others, we too feel the reflection in ourselves. As a result, any positive energy, whether directed at others, or ourselves helps to heal the whole planet. Each person, animal, plant, and mineral, is included in the whole. To show love and respect to all others is to love and respect our mother earth and ourselves. Show gratitude to every living thing.

Book a Reiki session today

Book a Reiki Healing Session

WHAT CAN REIKI DO FOR YOU? People come to Reiki for many reasons.Some are seeking a new direction in life, some just want to unwind and have some quality time with themselves, some have a specific physical ailment that conventional medicine has not remedied ,some want to complement their conventional medicine with alternative therapy, some are seeking help with emotional or energy imbalances. All are welcome. Reiki energy brings deep relaxation, soothing and reducing stress, anxiety and depression. Reiki can help you be the best that you can be. It can help unlock your natural creativity allowing you to reach your full potential. It brings clarity, focus and a sense of purpose back into life. It enhances the benefits of all other therapies. One treatment is physiologically the equivalent of 3 to 4 hours' deep sleep.It helps you find true peace of mind and brings positivity to help you cope with life’s daily challenges. WHAT CAN REIKI TREAT? Reiki treats the whole body, not only the symptoms. For this reason it can be used to help in the treatment of any ailment. It has helped in the treatment of conditions such as: Depression,Insomnia, Back Ache, Phobias and Anxieties, Trauma, IBS, Skin Complaints, Stress, Addictions, Menstrual Complaints, Digestive Disorders, Strengthening the Immune System * Relaxes * Reduces stress and tension * Clears toxins * Promotes natural self-healing * Balances the energies in the body * Balances the organs and glands * Strengthens the immune system * Treats symptoms and causes of illness * Relieves pain * Enhances personal awareness * Promotes creativity * Releases blocked and suppressed feelings * Aids meditation and positive thinking Reiki has helped heal conditions such as: •Grief •Insomnia •Lack of Confidence •Tinnitus •Back Pain •High Blood Pressure •Constipation •Candida •Skin Disorders •Strokes •Anxiety and Stress •Tension and Worry •Phobias and Addictions

WHAT HAPPENS IN A REIKI SESSION? During the Reiki session the practitioner places his or her hands very lightly on or, hovering above the body in a variety of positions. The patient is normally lying down and always remains fully clothed throughout the session as Reiki is so powerful that it will even pass through a plaster cast. HOW DOES REIKI FEEL? Everyone experiences Reiki differently. Some feel a slight tingling or sensations of warmth, others just a deep relaxation. Others feel rejuvenated and energised. Some even fall asleep. IS REIKI SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE? Reiki is always completely safe and appropriate making it suitable for everyone - children and adults. It benefits people in wonderful and extraordinary ways. It is also highly effective for animals. If you'd like more information or would like to book a Reiki treatment please contact me by phone or email Maha on: Tel: 07944661827 info@natural-healingweb.com

PRICES 1 hour Reiki session £45 30 min Reiki session £30 20 min Reiki session for children (0-14 years) £25 30 min Reiki session for mothers to be £35 * £10 extra charge for home visits ** Pay for 4 sessions in advance and receive 10% discount

Happy Customer.....

I came to see Maha primarily because I had been coughing for 3 months and, having tried countless over the counter remedies as well as an inhaler from my GP, nothing had worked and I was feeling very frustrated. Maha and I spoke for a while and we both came to the conclusion that because I had been through a highly stressful and difficult year, my cough may have been brought on by exhaustion and mild depression.

The Reiki session was extremely soothing. It lasted around an hour and all that was required was that I lay down on the Reiki table, close my eyes and relax whilst Maha's hands hovered over my body and healed me. It was so wonderful to think and do nothing for a change.

After Reiki I left feeling instantly better. I believe it was a combination of Maha's healing as well as me being open to it that cured my cough as well as my depression. It has been well over a month since that session and I can honestly say something within me feels completely different. It's as though that blanket of doubt that had been weighing me down was lifted, and I am so grateful to feel so good again! It took me such a long time to find my inner joy, but as they say, When the student is ready the teacher will appear.

Dalia Akar
Fulham,London

I try to remember this as often as I can

"If the situation or problem
is such that it can be remedied,
then there is no need to worry about it....
alternatively, if there is no way out,
no solution no possibility of resolution,
then there is also no point in being
worried about it, because you cant do
anything  about it anyway"

His holiness, the Dalai Lama

Booking a Reiki healing session

To book a healing session you can contact me:

maha@natural-healingweb.com

tel; 07944661827

Reiki Healing offer

Just want to wish everyone a very Merry Xmas, Hannukah and a Blessed and auspicious New Year.....

Until January 30th, I'm offering reiki sessions for £40/ 1 hr

so book now for yourself, or family and friends

Peace and love to everyone

Maha xx

My Happy Clients!

I just wanted to share some testimonials left by some of my lovely clients!

Testimonials

Dear Maha, How are you? I hope this is ok and I really do mean everything I have written. My back is so much better! My friend Kim who was in hospital is going to see her Mum in South Africa for a few weeks, I hope this will make her better but she was so grateful for you performing reiki on her from afar and she will definitely be coming to see you when she comes back. Here is the testimonial I have written: I decided to try reiki after experiencing back pain and I wanted to find a natural way of getting my back better and not relying on painkillers. This was my first experience of reiki and I'm glad to say it was a very positive one. Maha is extremely kind and warm, and made me feel welcome and relaxed on my first meeting with her. During the first session I was amazed at the energy I felt whilst Maha was performing the reiki. It was a very relaxing experience. I went back to Maha for two more sessions and each time I felt more relaxed and calm within myself both during and after the treatment. I'm amazed to say I haven't had any back pain since which I hadn't been able to say for months before I first had reiki. I highly recommned Maha and infact one of my friend's is booking an appointment with her shortly. I will also be back for 'top ups' to keep my energy balanced. Thank you Maha! Janna ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Maha I want to thank you for the reicki sessions you gave me. I felt quite relaxed. I was able to distress and felt a strong sense of calmness both during the session as well as afterwards. I had trouble sleeping prior to the session and once I went through just 1 session of reiki was able to not only sleep faster but also stay asleep throughout the night which was great. Thank you again for all your help. Love, Susan __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dear Maha, Thank you for the Reiki sessions. Once I completed each one, I felt something shifted and I was able to sleep that night and all the nights there after. Above all, I cannot believe that I actually slept during the session! Something new for me as I find it very difficult to get to the sleep stage easily even when I am tired. I feel the sessions have helped me be more energetic during the day and am able to work with better concentration. Generally, I feel relaxed and I am glad that I have discovered the amazing Reiki, thanks to you. I will be doing more sessions for sure. Thank you for your help and dedication Maiada   __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   Please do get in touch if you would like to try a Reiki healing session with me, so you can benefit from the beautiful, deeply healing and relaxing Reiki energy.   Call me on:  07944661827 or 07928082172 or   maha@natural-healingweb.com   and don't forget!     Just for today...     do not anger do not worry be humble be honest (in your dealings with other people) be compassionate towards yourself and others   The founder of Reiki Mikao Usui  (1865-1926)   Reiki Precepts to live by

Advice for healthy skin by Dr. Ben Kim

I came across this very informative article about healthy skin that I thought I would share with you, I highly recommend having a glance at the very least,......

http://drbenkim.com/podcast/clear-healthy-skin.htm

Peace,

Maha

Treating Depression with Reiki

 

I apologise for the very long gap since I last posted, it's been hectic to say the least..... however, without any further adieu here is a very interesting article which I thought would help explain how Reiki may help treat various forms of depression or blocked emotions..

Treating Depression With Reiki

 

Peter Tremayne  

Reiki Masters believe that thought is energy vibrating at a very high frequency while the human body is energy vibrating at a lower frequency. Vibrations produce actions and actions produce reactions at grosser and grosser levels of frequency in a ripple effect!
While positive thoughts are universally acknowledged to manifest as health, negative thoughts are held to produce disease or lack of ease. Mental disease is manifested as depression, depressive psychosis, mania or even schizophrenia.

Treating depression with Reiki is fast becoming a sought-after alternative to modern drugs. Reiki deals with depression as negative energy. Negative energy manifests at the aura level as imbalance in the Chakras or energy centres and is visible to the Reiki practitioner as grey or black spots in the aura. Imbalance of the energy centres causes reactions at a physical level, for the energy centre governs the health or disease of the organs and endocrine glands located within its purview.

The Chakra System and Depression
The Chakras that are usually blocked in a person who is depressed are the lower--the root chakra, the naval chakra, and to some extent the solar plexus chakra, which is part of the middle group.

The Root Chakra anchors the person to the earth. It represents the physical will and is associated with the spinal column, bones, teeth, nails, anus, rectum, colon, prostrate gland, blood and the building of cells. The Suprarenal glands, which produce adrenalin and influence body temperature, are governed by condition of the root chakra. The person whose root chakra is out of balance cannot accept life or enjoy physical existence. The creative energy of such a person is low and self-expression is not considered necessary. The person will have a tendency to overindulge in sensual pleasures such as overeating, alcohol, sex etc. He or she becomes selfish, self-centred. Physically the person becomes overweight and suffers from constipation. When challenged the person becomes irritable, aggressive, upset, violent and displays a complete lack of trust. If the Chakra is completely blocked the person will lack physical and emotional stamina and will be filled with feelings of uncertainty.

The Naval Chakra is the creative and reproductive centre of the being. It is associated with the pelvic girdle, kidneys, bladder and all liquids such as blood, lymph, gastric juices and the regulation of the female menstrual cycle. The glands associated with this chakra are the Prostrate, gonads, ovaries and testicles. If this energy centre is active and free of blocks the person exhibits freedom in self-expression and life appears interesting. Interpersonal relationships are regarded as beautiful. A disharmonious chakra induces the person turn off sensual messages and display low self-esteem, emotional paralysis and sexual coldness. Life does not seem worth living and suicidal tendencies manifest themselves.

The Solar Plexus Chakra is the power centre of the being. A harmonious Chakra gives the person a feeling that he has the power of shaping things. It is associated with the lower back, abdomen, digestive system, stomach, liver, spleen, gallbladder and the automatic nervous system. The organ that is governed by this Chakra is the Pancreas. The body absorbs solar energy through this chakra. This nurtures the ethereal body and energizes and maintains the physical body. Emotional energy is also governed by this Chakra. Personality traits and social identities are determined by it. Since it is located between the lower and higher chakras it has the additional function of purifies the basic instincts and directing the creative energy to higher values of life. It is also connected to the astral body and helps us integrate our feelings, wishes and experiences harmoniously. A block solar plexus chakra deprives the individual of the zest for life. The person feels gloomy, unbalanced and moody. Negative vibrations impact the individual through this chakra. The person is restless and attempts to manipulate everything in accordance with his or her own wishes. There is a persistent feeling of inadequacy, which drives them to ceaseless activity. The person gets easily threatened and tends to feel dejected and discouraged. The person insists that obstacles are preventing them from realizing the true goals of life.

It is clear that the symptoms of a person in the grip of acute depression are as much physical as emotional and psychological. A block will exist in the root chakra, the naval chakra and the Solar plexus Chakra. The creative energies of the person will be at an all time low and the person will avoid situations where he or she has give expression to his or her feelings. He is self indulgent, selfish, self-centred and suffers from a large number of ailments related to the stomach and has a tendency to put on weight. He or she will lack physical stamina and will be moody, irritable, aggressive and defensive. He will have no interest in life and will refuse to socialize. In extreme cases he will attempt suicide.

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Dr. Masaru Emoto

If you haven't heard of Dr. Emoto, you really should see this :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAvzsjcBtx8

Addiction

Here's another very interesting article about addictions, I hope it will prove useful

Addictions

Emily Kane N.D.

In this land of plenty, a conservative estimate calls 4 out of 10 Americans "addicts." Abused substances include sugar, caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, prescription drugs and street drugs including pot. Addiction can serve us well once we recognize that substance abuse is a way to obscure honest, peaceful, self-discovery. Using, of any addictive substance, gives us the temporary illusion of control, excitement and perfection. In recovery we discover, often to our great relief, that we're not perfect, that we need intimacy, and that integrity is more appealing than denial. The addict is self-obsessed; living for the next "fix." The addict is crisis oriented; using panic as a way of feeling alive while avoiding meaningful contact with others. In recovery we let go of our need to control in favor of serenity and clarity.
Scientists from different schools of thought have attempted to explain addiction. Some say the culprit is a genetic lack of the feel-good, sleep-inducing neurotransmitter serotonin. Others say early brain cell damage begets lack of feedback inhibition for normal cravings, driving them out of balance. For example, non-addictive persons who eat some sugar will be satisfied (in terms of simple carbohydrates) for several hours. The addictive person, by contrast, will crave even more sugar after consuming a moderate serving. This may be due, in addicts, to a lack of endorphin stimulation when a healthy physiologic craving is satisfied. Other researchers and physicians contend that addiction is largely a response to depression. Addiction is major problem in this country, whatever the cause. Sugar addiction is perhaps the most insidious because the substance is so cheap, so available and so universally regarded as a "treat."
Addiction spells confusion. For example, street drugs are "bad" while prescription drugs are "good" despite the statistics which show that in any recent year death due to complications from prescription drug overdose is 50 times more likely than death from street drugs. Nevertheless, IV "recreational" drug addicts are the long-term reservoir for AIDS and the vast proportion of criminal activity among teenagers is due to the cocaine trade. Caffeine and alcohol and nicotine are socially condoned although they contribute to a substantial percentage of hospitalizations in the U.S.
If you ingest white sugar daily, or drink alcohol daily or have an immediate family member who is alcoholic, or feel depressed frequently you may have a problem with addiction without realizing it. Please take a good look; the crucial initiation of breaking free from addiction is recognizing the substance abuse and seeking help to maintain the commitment to quit.
Addiction results from a multifactorial network of choices; the treatment approach must address not only the physical, but the mental and emotional (spiritual) as well. One reason the 12-Step programs (Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Spenders Anonymous, Adult Children of Alcoholics, etc.) are so successful is that they are free of charge and thus require only the commitment of the participant for attendance. Sometimes people need stronger measures to kick their habit at the beginning. But quitting per se is not so difficult; the trick is staying quit. Many addicts have incurred so many physical and mental changes that they need to get their fix merely to sustain homeostasis. In other words withdrawal can be very rough. And the better prepared we are for withdrawal, whether it be from inhaled crack or chocolate, the better we will be able to handle the rocky road back to recovery.
The basic parameters for recovery are the same as for any rehabilitation; good high fiber, high fresh veggie, plenty of pure water diet; regular adequate sleep; daily exercise; heartfelt participation in group activities. Don't isolate yourself. The more people know you're trying to quit, the more help will be spontaneously offered, and the more comfortable you'll be with asking for help and taking baby-steps towards your new reality.
The cornerstone towards my own recovery has been wanting to hear that small and enormously personal inner voice that would get drowned in the substances night after night. Breaking free of addictive habits is a blessed opportunity to engage in the ultimate purpose of life -- to know Thyself. Meanwhile, there are a few natural support mechanisms that may help.

1. Good old Vitamin C, preferably the powdered form (1/4 tsp = 1 gram). Take up to 12 grams daily. Vitamin C is the single most potent free radical scavenger and will help cleanse and oxygenate the tissues. It will also help to keep the bowels moving; a very important component of getting clean and sober.
2. The amino acid Glutamine is a so-called amino radical, useful in detox, as well as acting as an excitatory neurotransmitter. Glutamine, 1 gram 4-6 times daily between meals on an empty stomach, will stimulate the body's natural opiates, the endorphins and enkephalins, to help us through the cravings.
3. Essential fatty acids (preferably Flax oil, cold, raw, 1 tablespoon daily) in combination with the sulfur proteins (foods with cysteine or methionine, such as yoghurt, eggs, codfish, sesame paste, garlic and onions) will render fat soluble toxins water soluble, allowing all the toxic wastes, which are preferentially stored in the body's fat cells, to be flushed out via the kidneys and sweat glands.
4. Anything to enhance perspiration; rigorous exercise, Turkish wet steam, or Finnish style dry heat sauna. Make sure to scrub down with a high-fat soap (such as Neutrogena) after sweating, to emulsify the fatty secretions and prevent their re-absorption.
5. Liquid aqueous chromium drops are extremely helpful in reducing sugar cravings. This is because the trivalent mineral chromium is the central molecule in the Glucose Tolerance Factor, which allows insulin to deliver glucose from the blood stream into the cells. Without chromium, the insulin cannot do its job and sugar will build up in high levels in the blood, then flood precipitously into the cells causing the dramatic rollercoaster ride of "sugar blues."
6. There are a number of natural substances to help with sleep and depression, including the amino acids tyrosine, phenylalanine, tryptophan (the precursor to serotonin) and the vitamin niacinamide. From the botanical pharmacy we have Valerian, Scutellaria (Skullcap), Passiflora (Passion lower), Chamomile and many others.
7. Many people are help enormously by acupuncture, especially for getting off nicotine and street drugs. Acupuncture detox clinics using a simple "5 needle protocol" in specific acupoints (Spirit Gate, Lung, Liver, Kidney and Parasympathetic) in both ears are so successful that state governments have become involved. Seattle King County medical insurance will now re-imburse for acupuncture treatments for addicts. In Oregon, heroin addicts MUST try acupuncture before getting methadone.

Whether you go the route of stimulate the natural endorphins or 12-step meetings, the bottom line is commitment to self. Cold turkey off anything is usually the least painful in the long run -- but please prepare yourself. Prepare for the demons who will emerge. Prepare to negotiate with them and bring them around to your best interest. Set a date; tell your friends; locate support groups in your area; stock up the pantry with fresh healthy snacks; invest in a consultation or two with your local holistic health practitioner to get some high quality supplements. Ask your doctor or therapist to help guide you through a visualization of a shiny clean new you. No one is pretending it's easy; but it's certainly worth it.

Peace & Best Regards,

Maha

Microwave ovens

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to share this link with you about microwave ovens. I know I use one (reluctantly) for convenience, but I do think it is worth thinking about not using one so frequently. I certainly won't be using one anymore!

http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/microwave-ovens-the-proven-dangers.html%20%20

Peace & Best Regards

Maha

What is Reiki?

Hello everyone!

For those of you who have never heard of Reiki, or heard of it but are not sure what it is, I have provided an extract from my website natural-healingweb.com:

Reiki, pronounced Ray Key, is a non invasive form of hands on healing system developed by Mikao Usui in the early 1900’s in Japan.
 
During a Reiki healing  session, the practitioner places their hands on or above the recipient and channels the healing energy through their crown chakra down their body and out through their hands. 

The healer channels the Universal Life Force energy, that energy which is all around us and infuses life, into the patient. Promoting healing on spiritual, emotional,mental and physical levels
Literally Reiki is translated as”Universal Life Force Energy” or “Spiritual Energy” The word is divided into 2 parts: Rei-“wisdom and knowledge of all the Universe” and Ki-which is the life force energy that flows through every living thing- plants, animals and people.

It is a therapy where the recipient remains fully clothed during treatment, and it has many benefits especially deep relaxation and stress reduction.

* Relaxes                                                            * Strengthens the immune system
* Reduces stress and tension                               * Treats symptoms and causes of illness
* Clears toxins                                                    * Relieves pain
* Promotes natural self-healing                            * Enhances personal awareness                  
* Balances the energies in the body                     * Promotes creativity
* Balances the organs and glands                        * Releases blocked and suppressed feelings
* Aids meditation and positive thinking

If you would like to experience reiki for yourself, please contact me to arrange a session:


maha@natural-healingweb.com
tel: 07928082172


Peace and my Best Regards,

Maha

Happy New Year!...and welcome to my new blog

Hello everyone!

This is my first post, so I will just be telling you what this blog is about and prepare you for what is to come...

I will be posting articles written by myself, Maha Khabbaz-Farrell, as well as by other authors that I think would benefit you on your journey to Happiness, Good health and Joy!

I am a Nutritional therapist, Herbalist, Aromatherapist and Reiki Healer. I believe the body can heal itself given the right environment, diet, herbs and when one has a sense of well being. ie. When there is the holistic trinity of balanced body, mind and spirit.

I hope you will enjoy my posts!

Peace and Best Regards

Maha