Understanding Your Energy System 08/05/2019

Understanding Your Energy System

In the field of holistic health, energy medicine and energy psychology are growing rapidly.
But in order to heal with energy effectively,
we must first understand the nature of our energy system and how to support yourself in maintaining vital life-force energy,
otherwise known as “chi” in Chinese.
What it is mean by that? Everyone has an invisible energy system that flows energy on pathways or
meridians. These same meridians have multiple pressure points that have been a means of working with the energy to keep it flowing.
Acupressure, acupuncture, and reflexology are the more common modalities we have in the Western world.
When your energy is leaking, weak, or frozen you feel depleted, heavy and even stuck!
When you are energy-depleted and challenged, it is more difficult to manage your emotions,
think positive thoughts, stay healthy and attract harmony to your life.
In growing into light we, think otherwise.
Because anyone can attain amazing holistic health. Anyone have the shaman inside him.
For those of you who doubt that, let us share something with you: Our energy responds very quickly when we know what to do to
correct it. After all, its just energy.
Everyone has an invisible energy system called chakras. The word chakra means energy disc, vortex, or wheel. There are
seven energy stations positioned from the base of your spine to the top of your head. These wheels of energy compose the 7 primary
chakra energy’s that each plays a big role in every aspect of your life and your well being.
In energy health, if you are losing or leaking energy at the base chakra located at the bottom of your spine, you may feel
depression, anxiety and exhaustion. If any of your chakras are frozen or weak, different areas of your life will be more challenging
depending on which chakra is weak.
3 Easy Ways to Vitalize Your Chakras for Better Energy Health
Right now, We going to share with you three very simple things you can do to vitalize and energize your chakras to achieve the
level of holistic energy health you’ve always wanted.

1. Patch your base chakra energy leaks

When there is a leak, you have to patch it. Many people are energy-depleted because they are not able to hold enough life force
energy or “chi”. In this energy condition, you are flushing energy down and away from you, much like a toilet flushes water down. In
order to maintain good energy health, you want energy spiraling up into your base chakra. Here’s one way you can do it in 4 easy
steps:

Close your eyes and imagine you can see the energy leaking out of your tailbone.
Imagine a patch large enough to cover the leak.
Place the patch over the leak.
Imagine you can go beneath the energy and reverse the flow to spiral it up into your body through your
tailbone.
 2. Open up your crown chakra

Why is this important? Life force energy is also fed to us through our crown chakra. The crown chakra is located on the top
of your head. We maintain a higher life force energy when our crown chakra is open and active.
When the crown chakra is closed or weak, we feel a lack of vitality and direction in our lives. As a result we look to others rather
than our own spiritual compass for guidance.
Here’s a simple, but very effective way to open up your crown chakra to receive energy in abundance:

Place the finger tips of each of your hands on the top of you forehead where your hairline starts. Your fingertips should
be touching.
Now pull your fingertips away from each other as though you were opening up your crown.
Move your fingers 2 inches above the starting point and repeat the same movement.
Do this over the entire crown of your head until you reach the nape of your neck. Take 3 deep breaths to
anchor in this opening.

3. Activate your third chakra

Disruption of the flow of your life force energy occurs when a chakra is frozen or weak. It is common for individuals to have a
frozen or weak third chakra. The third chakra represents your will, power, confidence and sense of self. This results in a lack of
confidence and will to move forward enthusiastically with towards your goals. The third chakra energy wheel is located 2 inches above the
navel in the solar plexus area. These simple steps will help you activate your third chakra effectively:

Rub your palms together swiftly creating static electricity.

Place the palm of your right hand on your solar plexus, rotating your palm in a clockwise direction while
repeating: “I am powerful, I am the will of creating what I want.”
Repeat these steps 2 or 3 more times.
Your chakra energy is one of your most powerful and important energy systems.

We highly recommend you study this system in more detail to change the results of your life. Whether you are a veteran student
of energy medicine or brand new to this information, the chakras energy system is one of the most important to understand how to
work with.

Symptoms of a weak or closed Personal Power Chakra:

 
- You struggle with self-esteem issues, and feelings of

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unworthiness.
- You have problems making big decisions, like whether to
get married or change your career.
- You often feel powerless to circumstances and other
people's desires.
- You may suffer from frequent stomach pains and stomach
anxiety.
 
Begin the healing process:
 
Your Personal Power Chakra is all about your power and identity.
 
When you were a child around the age of 5, your developmental
need was to know you had power, and that you could use that
power to define your unique self and make a difference in
the world.
 
That was a time in your life that the energy of your Personal
Power Chakra was developing.
 
If your parents did not validate you as a child by making
statements like:
 
"You are powerful, and we know you will use your power to
live out your purpose here on the earth!"
 
then your Personal Power Chakra may be stagnant and
under-developed.
 
You and I both know that not very many parents make validating
statements of this kind to their children.
 
The great thing about your subconscious is that it is never to
late to validate yourself.
 
Your inner child does not care where the validation comes from.
 

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As you validate yourself with the following statement, your
Personal Power Chakra gets charged up and balanced.
 
You could even place your hand on your Personal Power Chakra,
which is just above your navel and just below your sternum,
while repeating:
 
"I AM POWERFUL, AND I AM USING MY POWER TO BETTER MY LIFE AND
ALL OF MANKIND."
 
I'm sure your inner child will be most appreciative :)
 
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Healing Your THROAT CHAKRA (located at the throat or middle of the neck) 
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Symptoms of a weak or closed Throat Chakra:
 
- You feel like nobody cares about your opinions
- You're known as the "quiet" one in professional and social
circles
- You settle with following other people's opinions
- You often suffer from blocked and sore throat
 
Begin the healing process:
This week, write on your bathroom mirror the following
statements, and every morning repeat them while tapping on
your throat to help open up this energy center:
 
I AM SPEAKING MY TRUTH
 
I AM CLARITY AND KINDNESS
 
I AM SUPPORTED FOR MY TRUTH
 
I AM MY OWN AUTHORITY
 

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I AM HEARING GOD'S VOICE IN MY LIFE
 
I AM EXPRESSING MYSELF EASILY
 
I AM HERE TO SHARE WHAT ONLY I CAN SHARE
 
Remember…there is no other voice like yours, and no other
soul like yours. Let it be heard and honored.
 
So there you go, two techniques for two of the most
problematic Chakras in our community.
 

The Intuitive and Crown Chakras.

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 It's important to note that these two Chakras are extremely
crucial to your wellbeing - and they're also very closely
connected to each other.
 
Both play a part in helping you connect with higher guidance
and your natural intuitive sense, so you can make better
decisions, have a clearer sense of direction, and enjoy
deeper peace of mind.
 
If yours are weak or closed, you may experience symptoms
including a sense of aimlessness, spiritual emptiness, a
tendency to make the wrong decisions in your career and
personal life, and difficulty in knowing and pursuing your
life purpose.
 
When you took the quiz, were your Intuitive and Crown Chakras
strong, weak or closed?
 
Either way, the techniques I'm about to share will help you
heal and strengthen them (and if they're already strong,
try these anyway because there's always room for improvement):
 

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Healing your INTUITIVE CHAKRA (located at the center of your forehead)
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Your Intuitive Chakra is your psychic power - your intuitive
knowing - and is often referred to as your third eye.
 
It is responsible for your experience with intuition and
psychic talents, self-reflection, visualization, imagination,
perception, discernment, and how to develop clarity and trust 
your own intuition.
 
The color for the sixth chakra is indigo.  Wear some blue/purple
indigo to give your third eye a big boost this week.
 
The therapeutic gemstone for this chakra is Indigo. It is one of
my favorite gemstones, and I have used it extensively over the
years to help strengthen my intuition and discernment.
 
This week, write the following statements on your bathroom mirror.
Every morning, put your index finger on the middle of your forehead,
and imagine you are opening a closed eyelid while repeating these
statements:
 
I am intuitive
I am inspired
I am receiving guidance for my life
I am discerning
I am aware of my higher purpose
I am seeing and hearing my spiritual truth
I am a balanced and powerful sixth chakra
 
Your intuition is one of your greatest tools to guide your life.
 
By opening your third eye, you are giving yourself a great resource
for divine direction - so trust your intuition and your spiritual
eyes to guide you.

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Healing your CROWN CHAKRA (located at the top of your head)
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Your Crown Chakra is your direct connection to source and your
higher self. It's the source of your divine inspiration.
 
The energy of the Crown Chakra influences your experience with
charity, connection to a higher power, divinity, belief systems,
revelations and divine consciousness.
 
The therapeutic gemstone that feeds your Crown Chakra is Amethyst,
and its color is purple. Wear some purple every day this week to
open your Crown Chakra.
 
To work on your Crown Chakra, write the following statements on
your bathroom mirror. While you are repeating them, place your
fingertips on the top of your  head and pull your hands apart as
if you were pulling open your head:
 
I am important to divine consciousness
I am connected to my highest self
I am connected to the higher purpose of money
I am following my divine path
I am living my purpose
I am spiritually connected to heaven
 
You were placed on this earth for a purpose. There is no accident
In you’re being alive here exactly at this time. There are people
waiting for you to learn what you came to learn, so you can share
it with them.
 
Hope these techniques and insights do wonders for you.
 
As always, if you've got any comments, questions or experiences to
share, drop me a line at support@chakrahealing.com.

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Watch out for my next email in the next day or two, because I'll be
sharing a new set of tips and techniques that will help you strengthen
your Chakras in preparation for a very special day that's coming up :)
 
Lending a helping hand, 
 

Healing your HEART CHAKRA (located at the center of your chest)

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When you Heart Chakra is strong, you'll enjoy comfortable, loving and emphatic 
relationships with your loved ones, your colleagues and people in your community.
 
You'll constantly have a heartfelt sense of gratitude for how wonderful your life 
is, and feel compassion for everyone around you.
 
The color Green helps heal and creates a stronger vibratory force of this Chakra. 
So I recommend that you wear Green for as long as you are working on this Chakra.
 
You may even want to get yourself Ruby or Roselle Quartz gemstones to assist in the
healing of the Chakra - they hold tremendous therapeutic qualities.
 
Work on your Heart Chakra for at least a week. Write the following statements on your
bathroom mirror, and every morning this week, place your hand on your Heart Chakra,
and remind yourself that:
 
I am loved because I was born
 
I am safe feeling my feelings
 
I am a balanced and vibrant fourth chakra
 
I am safe to give and receive love
 

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I am loving myself and sharing that love
 
I am forgiving
 
I am forgiving
 
I am forgiving
 
I am loved and supported by God
 
Do this every day this week and your heart will be smiling.
 
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Healing your SACRAL CHAKRA (located at your lower abdomen)
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This Chakra influences your sexuality, and you'll know when it's strong when you see
sex in a positive light - as  glorious, pleasurable and healthy activity. Sexual sessions
are frequent, and you and your partner enjoy long-lasting sex that end with mind-blowing
orgasms (usually at the same time).
 
The health of this Chakra is responsible for keeping you passionate about your partner,
even though you've been together for years, and if you're single, you'll always attract the right partners.
 
Wear Orange clothing to feed the Sacral Chakra. And seek out the Carnelian gemstone
to help assist you in the healing of this Chakra.
 
To energize your Sacral Chakra, repeat the following the statements while rotating your
hand on the Chakra in a clockwise direction to anchor in these truths.
 
Thank You, God.
 
I am worthy of love
 
I am grateful to be a woman or man
 
My life is right and good

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I am deserving of all of life's blessings
 
I am grateful for this body as it is now
 
I am comfortable in my body
 
I am allowing nurturing and comfort
 
Do this every day for the rest of the week (that you spend on this Chakra).
 
I also recommend putting the statements on your bathroom mirror.
 
 
 
Always ready to lend a healing hand,

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Healing your ROOT CHAKRA (located at the base of your spine) 

Your Root Chakra holds the energy that influences the dynamics of birth issues, 
survival patterns, generational patterns, money, food and health issues, grounding, 
and what keeps you from belonging. 
The color of the Root Chakra is Red. Wear some red this week to heal your First Chakra.
 
Place your fist on your Root Chakra, which is your groin area. Rotating your fist in a clockwise direction will energize the
following truths held in your Root Chakra:

I belong because I exist

It is my blueprint to be wealthy and free
I am clear of all energy related to my birth
I am free of generational beliefs that hold me down 
I am grounded and connected and sharing my gifts 
I am grounded and balanced in my First Chakra
 
Do this everyday for a week and you will shift the energy of your Root Chakra to 
Be in more wholeness and to raise its vibration frequency, which will shift the 
results you are getting in these areas of your life.
 
As you work with your Root Chakra this week, expect to see a shift in your feelings 
Of belonging, to feel the freedom to move forward in your life and purpose, and to see 
Your bank account grows.
 
Throw some energy into your bank account by closing your eyes and imagining a shaft 
of light spilling down on your bank account, filling your account with more dollars. 
What amount comes to mind? Imagine that much in your account.
 
By now we've already covered techniques for all 7 of your Chakras, but that doesn't 
mean The Chakra Healer's Diary is over.
 
In fact we're just getting started :)
 
I'll be back with more Chakra-strengthening insights and tools very soon, so stay tuned.

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Always ready to lend a healing hand,

CHAKRA ENERGY SYSTEM

 Relationship
Chakra  Location  Colour  Gland
 to Chakra

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 ROOT  Base of  Physical activity, stability,
 Red/Black  Gonads
 Muladhara    Spine survival, grounding, will, security.

 Feelings, sensations, creativity,

 SACRAL  Orange/
 Below the navel  Pancreas healing, sexuality and reproduction,
 Svadhisthana  Blue-green
desire, emotion, intuition.

 NAVEL  Manipura  Above  Personal power, will, intellect,

 Yellow  Adrenals
 Navel ambition, protective.

 Love, compassion, healing,

 HEART  Center of  Green/
 Thymus universal consciousness,
 Anahata  Chest Pink
emotional balance.

 THROAT  Middle of Communication and self-expression,

 Blue  Thyroid
 Vishuddhi  Throat divine guidance.

Visualization, perception and

 THIRD EYE  Between
 Indigo  Pituitary clairvoyance, spiritual awareness,
 Ajna  Eyebrows
psychic power, intuition, light.

 CROWN  Top of  Violet/  Liberation, cosmic consciousness,

 Pineal
 Sahasrara  Head Golden-white enlightenment, energy, perfection.

 Below  Connection to the Earth,

 Ground  Black  n/a
 Feet feelings of Presence

 Trans-  Above  White/  Divine connection,

 n/a
 Personal  Head  Clear spiritual inflow

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CRYSTALS AND THE CHAKRASTo heal and balance Chakras, place an appropriate stone on the Chakra (front or back of
the body - whichever is the most comfortable) for approximately 15 minutes.

 Chakras Appropriate Stones or Crystals

Hematite, Black Obsidian, Black Tourmaline, Red Zincite, Garnet,

 Root/base
Smokey Quartz

Orange Calcite, Vanadinite, Carnelian, Blue-Green Turquoise,

 Spleen/Sacral
Blue-green Fluorite

 Solar Plexus  Citrine, Yellow Jasper,  Gold Calcite - tumbled

Rose Quartz, Pink/Rubellite Tourmaline, Watermelon Tourmaline,

 Heart
Green Aventurine, Malachite, Jade

 Throat Sodalite, Blue Calcite, Blue Kyanite, Angelite, Blue Turquoise

 Third Eye Lapis Lazuli, Azurite, Sugilite

 Crown Amethyst, White Calcite, White Topaz

 Ground Hematite, Black Obsidian, Black Tourmaline

 Transpersonal Clear Quartz, Apophyllite

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In the field of holistic health, energy medicine and energy

Psychologies are growing rapidly.
But in order to heal with energy effectively, we must first
understand the nature of our energy system and how to support
yourself in maintaining vital life-force energy, otherwise known
as "chi" in Chinese.
What do I mean by that? Everyone has an invisible energy
system that flows energy on pathways or meridians.
These same meridians have multiple pressure points that are
means of working with the energy to keep it flowing.
Acupressure, acupuncture, and reflexology are the more
common modalities we have in the Western world.

When your energy is leaking, weak, or frozen you feel depleted, heavy and even stuck! When
you are energy-depleted and challenged, it is more difficult to manage your emotions, think
positive thoughts, stay healthy and attract harmony into your life.
I once assisted a woman who was bedridden due to a severe case of chronic fatigue. I spent
eight weeks working with her body’s energy system to restore it to good health, and teaching
her how to take care of own energetic well-being. Today, she is out of bed and fully active.
Her parents call it a miracle! I, on the other hand, think otherwise.
Because anyone can attain amazing holistic health.
For those of you who doubt that, let me share something with you: Our energy responds very
quickly when we know what to do to correct it. After all, its just energy.
Everyone has an invisible energy system called chakras. The word chakra means energy disc,
vortex, or wheel. There are seven energy stations positioned from the base of your spine to the
top of your head.
 There are 7 of these wheels. Together, they make up the chakra system and each of them plays
a key role in your body’s energy, your life and your overall well-being.
In energy health, if you are losing or leaking energy at the base chakra located at the bottom of
your spine, you may feel depressed, anxious and exhausted. If any of your chakras are frozen
or weak, different areas of your life will be more challenging depending on which chakra is weak.
The 7 chakras system is a really great way to better understand
the interconnection between your physical and spiritual body.
When an illness manifests in some part of your body, there will
be a correlated block or weakness in one or more of your
chakras. By identifying and understanding the way your different
body parts relate to your 7 energetic wheels, you can easily
address the energetic source of physical and emotional
ailments.

“The point where each

dimension connects to
the physical is called a
chakra, a Sanskrit word.
There are seven centers
of life energy in the
human body counting
from a chakra at the base
of the spine to one at the
top of the head."

But what exactly are these 7 Chakras?

Chakras are 7 circular vortexes of energy (or sometimes pictured as flowers with petals) starting from your tailbone, and ending
at the crown of your head. They are the focal points of your life force, or prana–and their individual states are vital to your holistic well-
being.
Consider this–if we are all energetic beings of limitless potential, why do we face challenges in so many aspects of our lives?
Why do our relationships, finances, career and sex life sometimes goes awry?
The answer may be that the Chakra controlling this part of your life is dysfunctional–which means it’s your job to strengthen it.

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 Today, more and more people are realizing that the ancient science of Chakra Healing holds the key to virtually everything
you’ve ever wanted in life. Have you ever wondered how some people can…

Almost effortlessly become top performers at work, have all the money they need for necessities and luxuries alike, and look
fabulous doing it? That’s because their 1st Chakra, which controls their career and finances, is strong.
Indulge in mind-blowing passionate sex multiple times a week, even if they’re extremely busy and have been married for years?
Their 2nd Chakra which controls their sexuality, is most likely glowing.
Consistently project an image of unwavering confidence, even in the toughest of situations, and play an active role in their
families and communities? That’s all thanks to the radiance of their 3rd Chakra, which controls their personal power.
Enjoy deep, loving and understanding relationships with their teenage children, spouses, friends co-workers, and solve any
dispute amicably? Their 4th Chakra, which controls their relationships, is no doubt healthy.
Always speak their minds, wear their hearts on their sleeves, and be respected for their authenticity? That’s a shining 5th Chakra,
which controls their true voice, at work.
Rely on their “gut feelings” to intuitively solve problems at home and make important decisions at work–and be right about it
most of the time? They’ve got an efficient 6th Chakra, which controls their intuition, to thank for that.
Experience an unwavering connection to God and their higher selves, and savor the security of knowing they’re being watched
over at all times? Their 7th Chakra, which controls their divine consciousness, is surely empowered.

How does Chakra Healing relate to other popular energy healing practices?

The breathing, stretching and meditative exercises used in Yoga are frequently targeted at the energy lines, or Chakras, flowing
through the body.
By drawing on their personal energy systems, Reiki masters work on energy blocks within the body, with the intention of healing
different aspects of people’s lives.
Traditional Chinese healing sciences, like Tai Chi, assert that the body has natural patterns of qi energy associated with it.
Illnesses are seen as the product of disrupted or unbalanced qi movements.
The science of Acupuncture recognizes the Chakras, or as it calls them, the Taiji Pole, as the main energy conduit in the body. In
many countries like France, Acupuncture is now an insurable medical practice.
Qi Gong is the Mandarin Chinese term for the Chakra System, and states that qi energy flows through energy channels known as
meridians

The Root Chakra influences your career and money mindset.

Location: Base of the spine

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 Primarily influences your career, money mindset and sense of belonging.
Energies: Earth, grounding, focusing, centering
You know your Root Chakra is STRONG when you love your career and get rewarded for being so good at it. Everybody envies
you for your uncanny ability to make, save and invest money. You always have more than enough money to go on holiday and buy what
you want, without feeling guilty afterwards. You always feel wanted and loved by your friends and family, and you feel good about
yourself when you look in the mirror, both physically and emotionally.
You know your Root Chakra is WEAK or CLOSED when you’re stuck in an unfulfilling and unrewarding career, and you never
seem to have enough money–which leaves you worried and in debt. Spending money is a harrowing experience for you, as you doubt
your ability to budget effectively. You suffer from weight or body issues, which leave you feeling unworthy and uncomfortable in your
own skin.
Based on the chakra test the Root Chakra for ______is WEAK

The Sacral Chakra influences your sexuality.

Location: Lower abdomen
The energy center of sexuality and pleasure.
Energies: Fire, energizing, charging
You know your Sacral Chakra is STRONG when you see sex in a positive light, as a glorious, pleasurable and healthy activity.
You enjoy passionate, frequent and long-lasting sex with your partner. Orgasms are mind-blowing, and you and your partner often orgasm
at the same moment. You make time to have sex at least a few times a week, even if you’ve been married or attached to the same person
for years. You are always able to attract the right partners–compatible people who nourish you, fill you with joy and make you a better
person.
You know your Sacral Chakra is WEAK or CLOSED when the thought of sex conjures images of guilt and pain in your mind.
You rarely have the time or inclination to have sex, and when you do, it’s lackluster. You and your partner rarely orgasm at the same
time, and premature or delayed ejaculation may be a frequent problem. You struggle to see yourself as ‘sexy’, and sometimes wonder how
anyone could desire you. Your partners are often wrong and incompatible for you, and you find yourself wondering if you’ll ever find “the
one”.
Based on the chakra test the Sacral Chakra for _______ is STRONG

The Personal Power Chakra influences your self-esteem.

Location: Above the navel

Influences your personal power and ability to channel
Energies: Fire, energizing, charging, lends energy
You know your Personal Power Chakra is STRONG when you are admired for your confidence and healthy self-esteem, both in
your career and personal life. You’re never afraid to speak your mind, and you empower those around you to do the same. Your family,
colleagues and community see you as a charismatic individual, determined to use your charisma and power for making the world a better
place.

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 You know your Personal Power Chakra is WEAK or CLOSED when you struggle with self-esteem issues, and feelings of
unworthiness. You tend to question yourself when faced with important decisions like whether to move to another city, change your
career, get married to your partner or to have children. You feel like a victim in the world, and often feel powerless to circumstances and
other people’s desires. You may also suffer from frequent stomach pains and stomach anxiety.
Based on the chakra test the Personal Power Chakra for _____ is WEAK

The Heart Chakra influences your relationships.

Location: Center of the chest

The Chakra for love, relationships and self-acceptance.
Energies: Water, calming, soothes, relaxes
You know your Heart Chakra is STRONG when you enjoy comfortable, loving and empathic relationships at home, at work and
in your community. You get along with your family. Your friends see you as a reliable person. At work, you’re known as the one people
can talk to. You feel a heartfelt sense of gratitude for how wonderful your life is, and feel compassion for all around you.
You know your Heart Chakra is WEAK or CLOSED when you tend to sabotage your relationships with distrust, anger, and a
sense that you’ll lose your independence if you rely too much on others. You may struggle with commitment, experience frequent fights
or misunderstandings with your loved ones, and always keep yourself “on guard” in case you get hurt by someone.
Based on the chakra test the Heart Chakra for ______is STRONG

The Throat Chakra influences your self-expression.

Location: Throat
“The Chakra of your “true voice”
Energies: Water, calming, soothes, relaxes
You know your Throat Chakra is STRONG when you are good at voicing out your thoughts, ideas and emotions to those around
you. You’re admired for your willpower and strong communication skills, and your conviction to speak the truth, even if it may be
uncomfortable to some. Your career and personal life are enriched as a result.
You know your Throat Chakra is WEAK or CLOSED when you constantly feel like nobody cares about your opinions, and that
you have nothing of value to say. You’re likely to be known as the ‘quiet one’ in your professional and social circles, and you frequently
settle with following other people’s opinions. You often suffer from a blocked and sore throat.
Based on the chakra test the Throat Chakra for _______is STRONG

The Intuitive Chakra influences your intuition.

Location: Center of the forehead
This Chakra acts as your inner compass
Energies: Air, meditative, intuition, promotes thought

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 You know your Intuitive Chakra is STRONG when you are able to make accurate intuitive decisions and evaluations about your
career, your family and the intentions of other people. You often know things without knowing exactly how you know them, and you have
a clear sense of direction and clarity in everything that you do. You have a vivid picture of where your life is headed, and the people
around you are likely to rely on you for guidance and advice.
You know your Intuitive Chakra is WEAK or CLOSED if you feel lost and helpless when faced with decisions and judgment
calls. You are indecisive, uncommitted and unconfident of the decisions you end up making, because you have a history of making the
wrong ones. You feel spiritually lost, and your true purpose is unclear to you. You often get headaches and feel tension in your brow area.
Based on the chakra test the Intuitive Chakra for ______is STRONG

The Crown Chakra influences your connection to source.

Location: Top of the head
The Chakra of divine consciousness.
Energies: Air, meditative, intuition, promotes thought
You know your Crown Chakra is STRONG when you perpetually feel connected to a higher power, be it God, Universal
Consciousness or simply your higher self. As you go through your daily life, you are always reminded that you are being watched over,
and you feel immense gratitude for the universal love and appreciation you feel towards yourself and others. Others describe you as
“glowing”.
You know your Crown Chakra is WEAK or CLOSED when you feel little or no connection to a higher power, and always feel
alone. You feel unworthy of spiritual help, and perhaps even angry that your higher power has abandoned you. You often suffer from
migraines and tension headaches.

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 Choose from 9 embedded healing modalities.
Chakra Healing is taught using a variety of modern and traditional healing modalities, from Yoga to Meditation to Crystal
Therapy. Which of these modalities suits you? The choice is completely yours, and depends on your personal preferences, circumstances
and learning style.
The good news is Chakra7 is the only curriculum of its kind to offer a wide range of the most effective healing modalities
available today, giving you the freedom to tailor-make your Chakra Healing journey into an enjoyable, intuitive and personalized
experience.

Embedded Modality 1: Thai Yoga Therapy

Chakra7 is perhaps the only Chakra Healing program in the world to fully integrate Yoga into its curriculum. Said to be
developed by a contemporary of the Buddha himself, Thai Yoga Therapy is a physical meditation system of palming, thumbing and
opening up your energy lines, and targeting acupressure points for each Chakra. It energizes your lymph system, lowers your blood
pressure, and elegantly connects your body with your energetic and spiritual nature. Every module in Chakra7 contains specially created
Thai Yoga exercises for Chakra Healing, presented by Syl Carson–veteran Yoga instructor and founder of Bodhi Yoga.

Embedded Modality 2: Meditation

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 Meditation is perhaps the most well-known and widely used healing technology today. Millions of people across the world use it
daily to enter an alternate state of mind for enhanced relaxation, clarity, healing and intuition. Chakra7 contains its own proprietary set of
meditation exercises designed to burrow deep into your mind, and unblock each of your 7 Chakras from a subconscious level.
Embedded Modality 3: Visualization
Meditation is perhaps the most well-known and widely used healing technology today. Millions of people across the world use it
daily to enter an alternate state of mind for enhanced relaxation, clarity, healing and intuition.
Chakra7 contains its own proprietary set of meditation exercises designed to burrow deep into your mind, and unblock each of your 7
Chakras from a subconscious level.
Embedded Modality 4: Rapid Eye Technology (RET)
Next to meditation, visualization is also one of the most popular healing technologies used today. By visualizing a premeditated
scenario and outcome, and infusing this outcome with emotions, you can program your subconscious mind to achieve otherwise
impossible feats. Chakra7 includes a variety of Guided Visualization Exercises focusing on unblocking each of your 7 Chakras.
Embedded Modality 5: Crystal Healing
Crystal Healing has been used by many different peoples throughout history, including the Chinese, Egyptians, the Hawaiian
islanders and the Hopi Indians of Arizona. It involves placing various types of crystals or gemstones, from quartz to jade, on parts of the
body corresponding to the Chakras. Each type of crystal emanates a unique healing vibration, which when selected correctly aids in
unblocking the Chakras.
Embedded Modality 6: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
EFT is a form of alternative psychotherapy that eliminates unresolved traumatic memories and experiences, such as abuse,
betrayal or hurt, that may be holding you back and blocking your Chakras in your current reality. This is accomplished by tapping on your
body’s acupuncture points, and adjusting your body’s energy field into its optimal state.
Embedded Modality 7: Reframing
EFT is a form of alternative psychotherapy that eliminates unresolved traumatic memories and experiences, such as abuse,
betrayal or hurt, that may be holding you back and blocking your Chakras in your current reality. This is accomplished by tapping on your
body’s acupuncture points, and adjusting your body’s energy field into its optimal state.
Embedded Modality 8: Breathing
Breathing techniques are used in a variety of healing modalities, from meditation to yoga, to improve your focus and general
wellbeing. By training your body to breathe in the right way, you’ll be able to enter a state of mind conducive to connecting with your
higher self and unblocking your Chakras.
Embedded Modality 9: Affirmations (Chanting)
Breathing techniques are used in a variety of healing modalities, from meditation to yoga, to improve your focus and general
wellbeing. By training your body to breathe in the right way, you’ll be able to enter a state of mind conducive to connecting with your
higher self and unblocking your Chakras.

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“The point where each dimension connects to
The physical is called a chakra, a Sanskrit word.
There are seven centers of life energy in the
Human body counting from a chakra at the base
of the spine to one at the top of the head."
Chakra 1 : Root
Color: Red
Element: Earth
Position: Base of the Spine
Objective: Birth issues, survival patterns, generational
patterns, money, food and health issues, grounding.
When your Root Chakra
is opened
You have a strong connection
with your family and or friends
that are like family to you, and
as a result feel wanted and
loved, you feel like you belong,
you are content with your body
and are confident with money,
managing it well and always
having enough for what you
need and want.
When your Root Chakra
is closed
You feel you have been
abandoned by your parents,
you feel you have to survive
life and are constantly getting
by or going without, there is
never enough money, and you
hate your body and feel you
are not good enough the way you are.

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Chakra 2 : Sacral
Color: Orange
Element: Water
Position: Below the belly button
Objective: Sexuality, the nature of your relationships,
freedom from guilt, pleasure, sensation and creativity.
When your Sacral
Chakra is opened
You have a strong sense of
your sexuality and recognize it
as one of your most powerful
creative energies, you create
healthy sexual experiences
with others that honor you, you
enjoy pleasure in many
different ways in life.
When your Sacral
Chakra is closed
You believe sex is bad and
that it can hurt you, or your
feel you have to be sexy to be
loved. You feel abused, hurt,
and confused and don’t trust
that you can be loved for
being you.

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Chakra 3 : Personal Power / Solar Plexus
Color: Yellow
Element: Fire
Position: Above the Naval
Objective: Relationship with yourself, personal power, self-
esteem, freedom from shame, self-worth, and self-image.
When your Personal
Power Chakra is opened
You have a strong sense of
your own power and how to
use it in healthy ways. You
admire others with power and
influence and choose to
emulate people who are using
their personal power to make a
difference in the world. You
want to use your power and
influence for good in the world.
When your Personal
Power Chakra is closed
You feel like a victim in the
world and often feel powerless
relative to other people and
circumstances. You give your
power away to others as you
feel this is necessary to keep
peace in relationships. You
suffer from stomach pains and
stomach anxiety.

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Chakra 4 : Heart
Color: Green
Element: Air
Position: Center of chest
Objective: Heart, compassion, love, emotional zone,
self-acceptance, masculine/feminine of the self, and
forgiveness.
When your Heart Chakra
is opened
You are comfortable in your
relationships, giving and
receiving love easily, feel a
heartfelt sense of gratitude for
how wonderful you life is, you
appreciate others and feel
compassion for yourself and
others without feeling sorry for
anyone.
When your Heart Chakra
is closed
You are afraid of commitment
and feel like you have to
please others to be loved, you
have been hurt by others many
times in relationships and now
feel like you have to guard

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Chakra 5: Throat

Color: Blue
Element: Sound
Position: Hollow of Throat
Objective: Speaking your truth, coming from the center
of your willpower, listening and being heard, communication,
finding you true voice and expressing
your truth.

When your Throat

Chakra is opened
You are comfortable speaking
your truth, you experience
others listening to you and you listen!

When your Throat

Chakra is closed
You are afraid to speak up and
say what you want or feel,
going along with others so you
don’t upset anyone, you get
sore throats often and feel like
your throat is blocked.

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 Chakra 6: Intuitive / Third Eye
Color: Indigo
Element: Light
Position: Between the eyebrows
Objective: Intuition & psychic talents, self-reflection,
visualization, discernment, and trust of your own intuition.
When your Intuitive
Chakra is opened
Your intuition is your constant
guide that you trust and act on
with confidence.
You have a strong sense of
your own inner truth and listen
to and follow it as it guides you
on your life path.
When your Intuitive Chakra
is closed
You feel disconnected from your
intuition, or don’t feel like you
have any. You feel lost when it
comes to your spiritual purpose
and path in life. You feel
frustrated that there is something
wrong with you as you feel like
other people have this intuitive
sense and you don’t. You get
headaches and feel tension in

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feel that you are heard and

honored for your truth.

Chakra 7 : Crown
Color: Violet
Element: Thought
Position: Top of the head
Objective: Charity, connection to God and spirit, divinity,
belief systems, revelation, divine consciousness.
When your Intuitive Chakra
is opened
You feel connected to a higher
power and sense that you are
being watched over and cared for.
You know you deserve immense
blessings and feel immense
gratitude for the universal love
and appreciation you feel towards
yourself and others.
When your Intuitive
Chakra is closed
You feel no connection or
guidance from a higher power,
you feel unworthy of spiritual
help and are angry that your

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higher power has abandoned
you. You suffer from migraines
and tension headaches.

Techniques For Healing Your Chakras

Chakra Meditation Tips

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 Meditations to open the chakras are simple and can be done almost anywhere.
If you’re someplace where you are comfortable using mudras (special hand positions) and doing chants, then this may be
a good one to choose. Using related stones or crystals during chakra meditation with the intention to heal your chakras are
best done at home or someplace you can lie down comfortably.

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Meditation
Meditation is perhaps the most well-known and widely used
healing technology today. Millions of people across the world
use it daily to enter an alternate state of mind for enhanced
relaxation, clarity, healing, intuition and to unblock each of
their 7 Chakras from the level of the subconscious.
Rapid Eye technology (RET)
Do your emotions tend to get the best of you
a little more often than you'd like? RET is a safe and natural
process designed to eliminate virtually any form of emotional
stress. By duplicating REM sleep, it burrows deep into your
subconscious and identifies and eliminates underlying
trapped fears that cause anxiety, stress, unwanted emotions
and consequently blocked Chakras. Many experts describe it

Visualization
Next to meditation, visualization is also one of the most popular
healing methods used today. By visualizing a...
premeditated scenario and outcome, and infusing this outcome
with emotions, you can program your subconscious mind to
achieve otherwise impossible feats.
Thai Yoga Therapy
Said to be developed by a contemporary of the Buddha
himself, Thai Yoga Therapy is a physical meditation system of
palming, thumbing and opening up your energy lines, and
targeting acupressure points for each Chakra. It energizes your
lymph system, lowers your blood pressure, and elegantly
connects your body with your energetic and spiritual nature.

Crystal Healing
Crystal Healing has been used by many different peoples throughout history, including the Chinese,
Egyptians, the Hawaiian islanders and the Hopi Indians of Arizona.
It involves placing various types of crystals or
gemstones, from quartz to jade, on parts of the body
corresponding to the Chakras. Each type of crystal
emanates a unique healing vibration, which when
selected correctly aids in unblocking the Chakras.
 Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
EFT is a form of alternative psychotherapy that eliminates unresolved traumatic memories and experiences that may be holding
you back and
blocking your Chakras in your current reality. This is accomplished by tapping on your body's acupuncture points, and adjusting
your body's energy field into its optimal state.

Reframing
Rooted in the methods of Neuro Linguistic
Programming, Reframing is the method of changing
your mindset or perception of your old beliefs or
programs.

There is scientific evidence of the

existence of chakras?
Upon developing a Chakra instrument designed to detect minute electrical, magnetic and optical changes in the
environment of a person, Dr. Motoyama conducted a scientific experiment on a normal person, and a yoga practitioner with
experience in
Chakra Healing.
After monitoring the centers of his test subjects' stomach and heart, he found that the heart center of the yoga
practitioner showed a considerable intensification of measurable activity
during periods of concentration. This difference corresponded to the subject's regular spiritual practice.
When working with another similar subject, he also found that the increased activity of the heart chakra was sufficient to
produce a measurable effect which was detected by his instrument's photo-electric cell.

DR. HIROSHI MOTOYAMA

Recognized as one of the world's ten foremost
parapsychologists by
UNESCO in 1974.

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The Intuitive and Crown Chakras.
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 It's important to note that these two Chakras are extremely crucial to your wellbeing - and they're also very closely connected to
each other.
 
Both play a part in helping you connect with higher guidance and your natural intuitive sense, so you can make better decisions,
have a clearer sense of direction, and enjoy deeper peace of mind.
 
If yours are weak or closed, you may experience symptoms including a sense of aimlessness, spiritual emptiness, a tendency to
make the wrong decisions in your career and personal life, and difficulty in knowing and pursuing your life purpose.
 
When you took the quiz, were your Intuitive and Crown Chakras strong, weak or closed?
 
Either way, the techniques I'm about to share will help you heal and strengthen them (and if they're already strong, try these
anyway because there's always room for improvement):
 
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Healing your INTUITIVE CHAKRA (located at the center of your forehead)
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Your Intuitive Chakra is your psychic power - your intuitive knowing - and is often referred to as your third eye.
 
It is responsible for your experience with intuition and psychic talents, self-reflection,
visualization, imagination, perception, discernment, and how to develop clarity and trust your own intuition.
 
The color for the sixth chakra is indigo.  Wear some blue/purple indigo to give your third eye a big boost this week.
 
The therapeutic gemstone for this chakra is Indigo. It is one of my favorite gemstones, and I have used it extensively over the
years to help strengthen my intuition and discernment.
 
This week, write the following statements on your bathroom mirror.  Every morning,put your index finger on the middle of your
forehead, and imagine you are opening a closed eyelid while repeating these statements:
 
I am intuitive
I am inspired
I am receiving guidance for my life
I am discerning
I am aware of my higher purpose
I am seeing and hearing my spiritual truth

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 I am a balanced and powerful sixth chakra
 
Your intuition is one of your greatest tools to guide your life.  By opening your third eye, you are giving yourself a great resource
for divine direction - so trust your intuition and your spiritual eyes to guide you.
 
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Healing your CROWN CHAKRA (located at the top of your head)
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Your Crown Chakra is your direct connection to source and your higher self. It's 
the source of your divine inspiration.
 
The energy of the Crown Chakra influences your experience with charity, connection
to a higher power, divinity, belief systems, revelations and divine consciousness.
 
The therapeutic gemstone that feeds your Crown Chakra is Amethyst, and its color
is purple. Wear some purple every day this week to open your Crown Chakra. To work on your Crown Chakra, write the
following statements on your bathroom mirror. While you are repeating them, place your fingertips on the top of your head and pull your
hands apart as if you were pulling open your head:
 
I am important to divine consciousness
I am connected to my highest self
I am connected to the higher purpose of money
I am following my divine path
I am living my purpose
I am spiritually connected to heaven
 
You were placed on this earth for a purpose. There is no accident in your being alive here exactly at this time. There are people
waiting for you to learn what you came to learn, so you can share it with them.
 
Hope these techniques and insights do wonders for you.
 
As always, if you've got any comments, questions or experiences to share, drop When you try to change something, whether it's a
behavior or a character trait, you only get two outcomes...
 
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 You must pick one.
 
When it comes to fixing your personal energy, those same two choices apply. The number one excuse is usually
along the lines of “I can’t do it”.
 
Think about those words.
 
Words create reality.
 
When you say you can’t do something, you are defining who you are at your core as long as you keep saying you can’t do it, you
never will.
 
But on the other hand, if you keep a positive mental 
attitude, you will find it easier and easier to attract positive 
energy and all the good things that come with it.
 
But there are more...
 
"I'm too busy."
 
"I'm too tired."
 
"I wanted to but there was no time."
 
"My knee hurts."
 
I hope you get the point.
 
Every time you hear one of these in your head, you are kicking yourself down the stairs.
 
Now I can hear you saying, "but I really can’t do it!."
 
Listen carefully - that line of thought is taking you right down the failure chain.
 
You need to change the way you think.
 
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And you need to change the way you act.
 
And all that can be changed through the power of creative visualization – something that’s a staple of any good Chakra diet.
 

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Kabbalah and Medicine

 The Healing of Body and Soul Part 2
Human Anatomy
The next stage of reflection upon the powers of the soul is to meditate on how classical Kabbalah relates these powers to aspects
of the human anatomy. This identification of spiritual powers with limbs of the body illustrates the Kabalistic idea of
hitlabshut ("enclothment"), wherein a higher reality is vested in a lower one. In this instance, a power of the soul is the higher reality that
is vested and expresses itself through the medium of a lower reality, such as a physical vessel like a limb or organ of the body.
It is important to note that in the traditional literature of Kabbalah great emphasis is placed on the correlation between the
supernal sefirot and the physical limbs and organs of the human body, skipping directly from the plane of the Divine to the plane of the
physical. Only at a later stage in the historical unfolding of the revelation of the Torah's hidden wisdom, did the Ba'al Shem Tov and his
disciples come to reveal and describe in detail the psychological correlates to both the supernal sefirot and their physical parallels. These
psychological correlates serve as the spiritual intermediates by means of which the Divine sefirot may in fact become vested and reflected
in the physical limbs of the body.
The correspondence presented in Kabbalah between the sefirot and the limbs of the body can be summarized as follows:

Sefirah Corresponding part of the body

keter crown skull

chochmah wisdom brain [in particular, the right lobe of the brain]

binah understanding heart [related to the left lobe of the brain]

da’at knowledge rear lobe of the brain

chesed loving-kindness right arm

gevurah might left arm

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tiferet beauty torso

netzach victory right leg

hod thanksgiving left leg

yesod foundation procreative organ

ma kingdom mouth [also associated with the crown on the

lchut tip of the head

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 Keter is manifest in the body as the skull. Just as a crown encircles the head, so is the skull the relatively inclusive crown found in
the body itself. The skull further suggests the idea of placing a horizon on our field of conscious experience. By giving definition to the
mind and limits on its ability to expand and inflate, consciousness is always surrounded by a border of unconscious experience that itself
gives shape to consciousness.
Chochmah, of all the mental powers, is considered to be the essential mind or the "mind within the mind." Consequently,
binah relative to chochmah, in addition to referring to the heart itself (the physical seat of emotive experience born from the understanding
of the mind), can be regarded as the relative "heart within the mind." This distinction also plays itself out in the body,
where chochmah is positioned in the right lobe and binah in the left lobe of the brain. The third additional element,
da'at, is located in the rear lobe of the brain at the point where the brain meets the spine—the position of the occipital lobe.
With regard to the three emotive attributes of the heart, we find that the right arm embodies
chesed and the left arm gevurah. This is alluded to in the verse, "His left arm is under my head, and his right arm embraces me" and in the
saying of our sages, "let the left arm push away and the right arm draw near." To "push away" in this context means to disengage, granting
the other party a sense of independence (before drawing him near). Similarly, the imagery of "his left arm is under my head" means that he
nurtures my consciousness of self-independence (before embracing me with his right arm). The balancing position of beauty, that which
ties in all the parts of the body in general and is centered between the arms in particular, is the torso.
Of the behavioral properties of the soul, those of netzach and hod correspond to the legs of the body. Legs represent the first and
most continual contact with outer reality. Moreover, the legs facilitate the movement of the body as a whole, bringing a person where he
wants to go. Netzach is the quality of putting "one’s best foot forward" in an assertive posture. Hod is the left leg, which keeps a person's
movement on course by monitoring and validating his assertive thrust. Finally, the property of
yesod is referred to as the "sign of the Holy Covenant," which corresponds to the male and female reproductive organs. Referred to as the
"conclusion of the body," yesod is the body’s physical manifestation of its own ability to actualize and fulfill itself, as well as to connect
and communicate with others.
The last power of the soul is manifest in the mouth. Malchut ("kingdom") is the domain of a person’s influence. As it is written,
"The word of the king rules," meaning that the extent of the king's rule is marked by how far his word travels. The ability of the mouth to
speak, to produce self-expression, is the power to affect one's environment, one's world.

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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 3
Three Times Three
From our above analysis, we see that the powers of the soul are divided into three general levels of consciousness--intellect,
emotion, and behavioral characteristics--each of which further divides into three (right, left, and middle).
Above the intellect is the super-conscious keter, which in Kabbalah is considered an adjunct to the intellect. Intellect is
understood to refer to any state of direct perception of reality (in contrast to the emotions, which are subjective reactions to or experiences
of reality). All of the levels inherent to keter are indeed super-rational levels of intellect, which, by Divine service may be drawn into the
direct perception of the soul's consciousness (as Divine inspiration). Often, in Kabbalah, the intellectual triplet itself--connoted "the initial
three"--is considered as composed of the three sefirot of keter, chochmah, and binah (not counting da'at).

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which are often considered, when including malchut, to be four--netzach, hod, yesod, and malchut. As a behavioral characteristic,
malchut is one's natural manner or style of speech. By one's speech, one relates to and "leads" the behavior of others. Thus,
malchut serves as a bridge between one's own manner of behavior and that of others.
The basic division of the powers of the soul into three, and three into three, is mirrored in the human body in several manners.
We will here describe two of these, in short:
1. In Kabbalah, we are taught that the human body as a whole and each of its limbs divides into three segments or joints.
With regard to the complete stature of the human being, these are the head, the body, and the feet. Clearly, these mirror the three
general levels of the soul: intellect, emotions, and behavioral characteristics.
Each of these further subdivides into three: three lobes of the brain; two arms and the torso; and two legs and the procreative
organ (considered in Kabbalah to be a "third leg").
And so with respect to each one of the limbs in particular: each arm, each leg, and even each finger is divided into three segments
or joints. And so it is with regard to smaller and smaller parts of the body.
In Kabbalah, this general phenomenon is understood to indicate that each part of the body possesses a beginning, middle, and
end, a head, a body, and feet. This phenomenon is one of the most important indications of the intrinsic holism of the human body.
Spiritually, this means that every limb possesses intellect (head), emotion (body), and innate behavioral characteristics (feet).
2. If we visualize the human head as a sphere, three great circles are apparent, each defining a circular plane of the sphere and a
dynamic of circular motion around the axis running through the plane. The three planes of the head continue to reflect themselves in lower
parts of the body.
Motion--life’s most basic dynamic--is first and foremost a property of the eyes, which define the first and highest of the three
planes of the head. As the three planes descend in the body (ultimately to reach the plane of the legs), physical motion becomes more
pronounced.
In the head, the eyes define the horizontal plane; the ears define the vertical plane from right to left; and the nose and the mouth
define the vertical plane from front to back.
In general, these three planes correspond to the three sefirot of the intellect: chochmah, binah, and da'at. The eyes, through which
is manifest the sense of sight, correspond to chochmah--the inner wisdom of the soul is spiritual sight. The ears, through which is manifest
the sense of hearing, correspond to binah--the inner understanding of the soul is spiritual hearing. The nose and the mouth, through which
are manifest the senses of smell and taste, correspond to da'at--the inner knowledge of the soul is spiritual smell and taste.
These three circular planes are manifest in another two places in the human body.
In the mouth, the teeth define the horizontal plane, the plane of wisdom; the lips--visualize the circle formed by open lips--define
the vertical plane from right to left, the plane of understanding; the tongue--visualize the circle formed by the turn of the tongue into the
throat--defines the vertical plane from front to back, the plane of knowledge.
In the body itself, the torso--rotating around its axis--defines the horizontal plane, the plane of wisdom; the arms--raised up and
down--define the vertical plane from right to left, the plane of understanding; the legs--walking or bicycling--define the vertical plane from
front to back, the plane of knowledge.

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The Four Letters of God's Name
Perhaps the most fundamental model of Kabbalah is that based upon the four letters of God's essential Name,
Havayah. The ten sefirot themselves are indeed but manifestations of the Divine process depicted by these four holy letters.
Though the essence of the Name Havayah is above meaning, etymologically it is derived from the Hebrew root that means
"existence," and can be read "He who continuously brings [all reality] into existence." This teaches us that we can conceive of "existence"
or "life" in terms of a four-stage unfolding structure.
The transcendent sefirah of keter is alluded to by the upper tip of the first letter of the Name, the
yud. The yud, a "formed point," corresponds to the seminal sefirah of chochmah; the first hei to the expansive comprehension of the
sefirah of binah. The vav (whose numerical value is six) corresponds to the six emotive attributes from
chesed to yesod. The final hei corresponds to the domain of the sefirah of malchut.
The Three Basic Models
The word "Kabbalah" derives from the Hebrew root whose original meaning in the Bible is "to parallel." Kabbalah analyzes all
of reality in "parallel" to basic models or frames of reference.
Above, we have discussed the two most basic models, that consisting of ten levels or developmental stages, the ten
sefirot, and the even more fundamental frame of reference, the "seal of all creation," the four letters of God’s essential Name. We have
also seen how this second model encapsulates the first model as well.
There is yet a third basic model or frame of reference in the Torah--the twenty two letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Relatively, the
ten sefirot are referred to as "lights" and the twenty two letters as "vessels." Together, the ten sefirot and twenty two letters become the
"thirty two pathways of wisdom" through which God created the world.
The twenty two letters subdivide into three categories of 3, 7, and 12. As with regard to the
sefirot (and in a certain sense, even more so, for the letters are vessels while the sefirot are lights), the letters correspond to individual
limbs and organs of the body.
The three "mother" letters—alef, mem, and shin—correspond to the three primal "elements" of creation—air, water, and fire—
and the three general divisions of the body: chest (air), abdomen (water), and head (fire), respectively.

Letter Element of creation Part of body

shin ù fire head

alef à air chest

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 The seven "double" letters--beit, gimel, dalet, kaf, pei, reish, tav--correspond in the body to the seven "gateways" of the head
(each one serves as a gateway for the senses of sight, hearing, smell, and taste, the sensation of external reality, to enter the consciousness
of the soul). Each gateway, when sanctified, serves as a portal through which to receive a Divine gift or blessing:
 

Letter Gift Gateway of head

beit wisdom right eye

gimel wealth right ear

dalet children right nostril

kaf life left eye

pei rule left ear

reish peace left nostril

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The twelve "simple" letters--hei, vav, zayin, chet, tet, yud, lamed, nun, samech, ayin, tzadik,
kuf--correspond to twelve basic limbs and organs of the body. Each of these "controls" (often in a most mysterious way, for no overt
relationship is apparent) a spiritual sense or talent of the soul (the particular talents of each one of the twelve tribes of Israel):

Letter Sense/Talent Limb/Organ

hei speech, expression right leg

vav thought, contemplation right kidney

zayin walking, progress left leg

chet sight, perception right hand

tet hearing, understanding left kidney

yud action, rectification left hand

lamed touching, sexuality gall bladder

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nun smell, sensitivity intestines

samech sleep, dreaming lower stomach

ayin anger, indignation liver

tzadik eating, taste higher stomach

kuf laughter, exuberance spleen

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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 5
The Ten Sefirot within the Mouth
Based upon the principle of inter-inclusion, Kabbalah sees in each one of the limbs of the body a reflection and manifestation of
the entire body with all its limbs. (From this the path is clear to the now-known biological phenomenon that the genes of each cell of the
body encode the entire body.)
We will now analyze several of the primary limbs of the body in this way--beginning from the mouth.
The palate corresponds to the sefirah of chochmah ("wisdom") within the mouth. Just as the inner eye of wisdom ever
experiences new flashes of insight, so do the taste buds of the palate, on the inner spiritual plane, ever experience new tastes of truth. In
Psalms we read, "Taste and see that God is good." The very word chochmah is read in Kabbalah as cheich-mah, "the palate of [i.e., that
tastes] the sublime."
Just as the palate is the lower extension or reflection of the brain, generally identified with
chochmah (in the words of the Zohar, "chochmah is the brain"), so is the throat understood to be the higher extension or reflection of the
heart, generally identified with binah ("binah is the heart"). The throat is thus understood to be the binah of the mouth. In Kabbalah, we
speak of the union of the palate and the throat, reflecting the supernal union of chochmah and binah (termed "father" and "mother") in the
mouth.
The tongue, which in the mouth corresponds to the middle axis of the sefirot, possesses three "centers of energy," corresponding
to the three sefirot along the middle axis: da'at, tiferet, and yesod.
The point where the tongue connects with the throat is the point of da'at, the power to connect, in the mouth. Of this point it is
said, "if there is no da'at there is no binah; if there is no binah there is no da'at."
The length of the tongue itself corresponds to the sefirah of tiferet in the mouth. Here lies the power of "language" or "tongue"
(both in Hebrew and English). In the tongue lies the beauty of self-expression, the eloquent blend of rich vocabulary
(tiferet means "beauty").
The tip of the tongue corresponds to the sefirah of yesod, the holy covenant in the mouth. Of this oral energy center it is said, "the
covenant of the tongue corresponds to the covenant of the flesh [i.e., the procreative organ]."
Here, at its tip, the tongue touches, as it were, the empty cavity of the mouth itself. This cavity is indeed the essence of the
mouth, for as the mouth in general corresponds to the sefirah of malchut--the empty vessel that receives the lights of all the higher
sefirot--so, in the detailed analysis of the mouth, the cavity is its own particular level of malchut, the very end of the middle axis of the
sefirot. The touching of the tip of the tongue to the mouth’s cavity is thus an analog to the sexual union of male and female,
yesod and malchut.
The upper and lower jaws with their two rows of teeth correspond to the two sefirot of chesed and gevurah within the mouth.
Chewing food is like processing an idea to make it digestible. This process depends upon the two primary emotive powers of the soul.
Love, chesed, motivates the desire of the soul to "integrate" the sparks present in external reality. Might,
gevurah, performs the actual grinding of the teeth, breaking the food into digestible pieces, of which is said,
"malchut [in our context, the mouth] is built [i.e., made able to perform its function to eat] out of the [states of]
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 Similar to the upper and lower jaws and teeth, the upper and lower lips correspond to the two
sefirot of netzach and hod within the mouth. These "guard" the entrance to the mouth from the outside (in Kabbalah,
netzach and hod are described as "outside the body"). In addition, the lips serve to convey an expression of the soul deeper than words--the
kiss. Here, they join together with the tip of the tongue, the union of the triplet netzach-hod-yesod within the mouth. Just as "tongue"
means "language," so does "lip" (safah) mean "language" in Hebrew. This alludes to the language of the kiss.
We have thus completed the analysis of the inter-inclusion of the ten sefirot within the mouth.

Sefirah Part of Mouth

chochmah palate

binah throat

da’at contact point of tongue and throat

chesed upper jaw and teeth

gevurah lower jaw and teeth

tiferet length of the tongue

netzach upper lip

hod lower lip

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malchut cavity of the mouth

The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 7

The Colors of the Eye - Part 2
According to Kabbalah's analysis of Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones, the four constituent components of the human body--
bones, blood vessels, flesh, and skin--correspond to the four letters of the Name Havayah. The fifth, spiritual level that gives life to the
body, the spirit ("From four directions, come, O spirit, and blow into these corpses, that they may live"), corresponds to the fifth,
transcendent level of the Name Havayah, the upper tip of the yud.
Similarly, with regard to the eye--the entire physical body and spirit of life is encapsulated in the eye--its four colors correspond
to the four letters of the Name Havayah as do the four general constituent components of the human body: the white of the eye to the
bones and the yud; the red to the blood vessels and the first hei; the color of the iris to the flesh and the vav; and the black pupil to the skin
and the second hei. The eyes' power of sight corresponds to the life-giving spirit of the body and to the fifth, transcendent level of the
Name Havayah, the upper tip of the yud. Here, the upper tip of the yud appears in the inner point of the second hei, in the secret of "the
end is enwedged in the beginning, and the beginning in the end."
Our sages establish the correspondence of the spirit of life to the sight of the eye, as well as that of the father
(chochmah) to the color white and the mother (binah) to the color red in the following description of the formation of man:
There are three partners in [the formation of] man: the Holy One, blessed be He, the father, and the mother. The father
contributes the whiteness, which becomes the bones, the sinews, the nails, the brain in the head, and the white of the eye. The mother
contributes the redness, which becomes the blood, the skin, the flesh, the hair, and the black of the eye. And the Holy One, blessed be He,
contributes the spirit [of life], the soul, the form of the face, the sight of the eyes, the hearing of the ears, the speech of the mouth, the
raising of the hands, the walking of the legs, understanding, and intellect.
To summarize (with regard to the eye):
 

God's Name Sefirah Aspect of eye Archetype

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Yud chochmah white Abraham

Hei binah red (blood vessels) Isaac

Vav da’at and the midot color of iris Jacob

Hei malchut black pupil David

In the Zohar, the secret of the eye, the secret of sight, is seen to relate to the holy day of Shabbat. In Hebrew, the word for
Shabbat is composed of three letters: shin, beit, and tav.
The letter shin is formed of three lines (three vavs, each with a head, a yud, at its top) rising out of a common base. These three lines
allude to the three patriarchs of the Jewish people, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and so the letter
shin is referred to as "the letter of the patriarchs."
The two remaining letters of the word Shabbat, the beit and the tav, spell the word bat, "daughter." The shin of Shabbat thus
alludes to the three colors of the eye around the pupil, while the beit and tav of Shabbat allude to the pupil itself.
On Shabbat, the day that alludes to the revelation of the world to come, the rectified eye of man--which reflects all three
patriarchs together with King David--merits to envision the Divine light of Shabbat, alluded to in the word
Shabbat (which in the Zohar is taken to be a Name of God), which, when seen as a whole, manifests light that infinitely transcends that of
its component letters.

To summarize: 

Shabbat Archetype Eye Sefirah

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Abraham white chochmah

shin Isaac red binah

Jacob color of iris da’at and the midot

beit

David black malchut

tav

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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 8
The Ten Fingers, the Tongue and the Procreative Organ
The most evident allusion to the ten sefirot in the human body are the ten fingers and the ten toes. This correspondence appears in
the beginning of Sefer Yetzirah, the most ancient Kabbalistic text, whose first three staves (mishnayot) read:
 With thirty-two wondrous pathways of wisdom, God...created His world with three books: "scribe," "book," and "story."
 [There are] ten ineffable sefirot and twenty-two letters of foundation: three mothers, seven doubles, and twelve simples.
 [There are] ten ineffable sefirot, corresponding to the ten fingers, five opposite five, and the single covenant is placed in the
middle, in the word of the tongue and the circumcision of the procreative organ.
Here, in the third mishnah of the first chapter of Sefer Yetzirah, we find the first explicit portrayal or model of the ten
sefirot in Kabbalah.
The first mishnah of Sefer Yetzirah introduces the 32 pathways of wisdom in general; the second mishnah divides the 32
pathways into two general groups of 10 sefirot and 22 letters (which further subdivide into 3 groups of 3, 7, and 12 letters). In the third
mishnah, the text begins to deal with the ten sefirot explicitly (and continues to do so throughout the rest of the first chapter).
These first three mishnayot themselves follow the order of the three sefirot of the intellect: chochmah ("wisdom"), binah
("understanding") and da'at ("knowledge"). The first mishnah opens with the 32 pathways of chochmah (the right lobe of the brain). The
second mishnah analyzes and divides these 32 into subgroups, a process dependent upon the intellectual faculty of
binah (the left lobe of the brain). The third mishnah presents a concrete, physical model for the ten sefirot, thus employing the power of
da'at (the middle, posterior lobe of the brain), which serves to concretize the abstract intellectual cognition of
chochmah and binah.
In addition, this mishnah presents the most fundamental principle of tikkun ("rectification") in Kabbalah--balance and
equilibrium. Balance between the right and left axes of the sefirot is dependent upon the middle axis of the sefirot in general, and upon the
power of da'at in particular.
When da’at is not counted as one of the ten sefirot (i.e., when the ten are counted from keter), it serves as the middle balance-
point between the two symmetric groups of five (right side) and five (left side) sefirot. Da'at is able to balance and regulate the two groups
of five because it itself subdivides into two internal categories of five each: five chasadim ("positive" powers of attraction) and five
gevurot ("negative" powers of repulsion). These two sets of five inherent to da'at prevail throughout creation. They must be regulated and
properly balanced in order to serve their purpose in the rectification process of reality.
In the Torah, the "five opposite five" principle first finds its expression in the two tablets of the covenant, given to Moses at
Sinai, upon which were inscribed the Ten Commandments--"five opposite five."
In general, the five "positive" forces of kedushah (holiness) motivate the performance of the 248 positive
mitzvot of the Torah, while the five "negative" forces of kedushah fortify the soul to refrain and thereby observe the 365 negative
mitzvot of the Torah.
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 The secret of the "single covenant" (or the "covenant of the Single One"), which appears at two levels--in the tongue (to balance
the ten fingers) and in the procreative organ (to balance the ten toes)--is thus the manifestation of the power of
da'at "above" and "below."
Da'at "above"--in Kabbalah da'at elyon--is the rectified, concrete perspective on all of reality "from above": the Creator Himself
is the true essence of all being, whereas the "virtual reality" of creation envisioned as existing independently is in fact "nothing."
Da'at "below"--in Kabbalah da'at tachton--is the creation's perspective of its Creator as an absolute "given," yet totally "unknown."
Moses, the greatest of all men, is called "the man of God," which is interpreted by our sages to mean: "from his 'mid-point' and
above, [he was] God; from his 'mid-point' and below, [he was] man." Moses fully unites and integrates the two levels of
da'at (as will be explained), the power to perceive reality through the "eyes of God" (this being the meaning of "from 'mid-point' and
above, [he was] God"), as well as the power to "humbly" know God, one's Creator, from the eyes of man (the meaning of "from 'mid-
point' and below, [he was] man").
The external expression of the higher da'at is through the means of the speech of the tongue, especially in speaking words of
Torah in general, and revealing the inner mysteries of the Torah, in particular. In relation to Moses, this is the secret of "the
Shechinah [Divine Presence] speaks through the throat of Moses."
The external expression of the lower da'at is through the union of husband and wife (to procreate), as referred to in the original
union of man and woman: "and Adam knew Eve, his wife." (Marital relations are referred to as "knowing" only when the procreative
organ is circumcised, and indeed, we are taught that Adam was created already circumcised.)
The modesty present in the holy union of husband and wife reflects the "unknowability" of the Creator's essence by His creation,
especially in that very moment that the creation most emulates its Creator--the moment of procreation--attaching itself to His
certain existence. This is the moment that "man" reaches his epitome (fulfilling the first and only commandment given him by God at the
moment of his creation: "be fruitful and multiply...").
From the above, we learn that the "tongue" and the "procreative organ" (the two manifestations of the "single covenant"--the
union of God and man) are interrelated in essence. From this we may infer that their "rectification" is interdependent. The "correction" of
one's faculty of speech (to speak only good and "sweet" words) and the "guarding" of the covenant of one’s procreative organ (to express
one's true love for one’s spouse in marital relations in holiness), depend upon and influence one another. For this reason the two terms:
"the word (in Hebrew, milah) of the tongue" and "the circumcision (in Hebrew milah) of the procreative organ," are the same.
The most basic model of Divine service, as taught by the Ba'al Shem Tov, is the three-stage process of
chash, mal, mal--"silence, circumcision, and speech" (equivalent to "submission, separation, and sweetening"). The last two stages,
circumcision and speech, correspond to the two levels mentioned in our mishnah: "the circumcision of the procreative organ" and "the
word of the tongue."
The first stage of Divine service--chash or silence--also appears in the opening phrase of the mishnah: "ten ineffable sefirot." The
word for "ineffable"--blimah--appears subsequently in the text as "shut your mouth from speaking," thus referring to the service of
chash (which must precede those of mal-mal). Thus, the order of Divine service is found to be that first one must meditate, in silence, on
the mysteries of the "ten ineffable sefirot" and then actualize the potential of his lower (human-like) da'at and his higher (God-like)
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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 9

Upper and Lower Da'at

In continuing our study of the third mishnah in Sefer Yetzirah, we find that it comprises twenty-two elements:

ten fingers, corresponding to the ten sefirot of the world of Atzilut, the world whose consciousness is exclusively that of
da'at elyon;
ten toes, corresponding to the ten sefirot of the world of Beriah (and the lower worlds), whose consciousness is that of
da'at tachton; and
two balance-points--the tongue and the procreative organ.
We can associate the above twenty-two elements of the physical body with the twenty-two Hebrew letters by drawing the following
representation (the tongue above the ten fingers and the procreative organ above the ten toes):

‫א‬
                   

                     

                     

                     

‫כ‬ ‫י‬ ‫ט‬ ‫ח‬ ‫ז‬   ‫ו‬ ‫ה‬ ‫ד‬ ‫ג‬ ‫ב‬

                     

          ‫ל‬          

                     

                     

                     

‫ת‬ ‫ש‬ ‫ר‬ ‫ק‬ ‫צ‬   ‫פ‬ ‫ע‬ ‫ס‬ ‫נ‬ ‫מ‬

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alef and lamed--combine to form the Divine Name Kel . This is the Divine Name that appears in the verse:

God [Havayah] is a God [Kel] of two [levels of] knowledge.

This verse (in the thanksgiving song Chanah sang after the birth of Samuel) is the Biblical source for the existence of two levels of
da'at, as described in chapter 8. Thus, the two levels of da'at are alluded to in the two letters of God’s Name:
Kel, the two letters that appear in the places of the two manifestations of the "single covenant" as pictured above:

Alef corresponds to the intuitive wisdom and insight of the mind, as is said: "I will teach
[alef] you wisdom";
Lamed corresponds to the emotive power of the heart, for the letter lamed throughout the Torah represents the "heart"
(lev).
Thus we learn that the inner insight of the mind (the consciousness of da'at elyon) finds its external expression in the tongue,
whereas the inner emotion (love) of the heart (da'at tachton) finds its external expression in the procreative organ.

When the hands are raised (as the hands of the priests when blessing the people), the tongue (that blesses) is between the ten
fingers. But, when the hands are lowered, it is the procreative organ that is between the ten fingers. Conversely, we find in the Bible
the idiom of the tongue "walking," like the feet.

Though it was explained above that the higher da'at of the alef serves to balance the ten fingers--the ten sefirot of the world of
Atzilut--and the lower da'at of the lamed serves to balance the ten toes--the ten sefirot of the world of Beriah (and the lower
worlds)--we see here that there is also a relation between the higher da'at (the tongue) and the lower worlds (the toes), and the
lower da'at (the procreative organ) and the higher worlds (the fingers).

The union of the supernal sefirot of Atzilut gives birth to the consciousness of the lower da'at in Beriah and below. The service of
the souls in the lower worlds reveals, ultimately, the higher da'at on earth.

Moreover, the alef and the lamed--the higher da'at and the lower da'at--of the tongue and the procreative organ themselves, at times
invert. The emotions of the heart find their expression in the words of the tongue. The seminal essence of the mind "contracts" into
the seed of the procreative organ.

We can now understand why the order of the two manifestations of the "single covenant" as quoted in our
mishnah is first "the word of the tongue" and thereafter "the circumcision of the procreative organ" (though following the order of
the Divine service of chash-mal-mal described above "the word of the tongue" follows "the circumcision of the procreative organ").
Ultimately, the revelation of the Divine essence (on earth) depends upon the rectification and sanctification of "the circumcision of
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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 10
The Energy Center / Contact Points of the Body
In the previous section, we saw that "the single covenant is placed in the middle, in the word of the tongue and the circumcision
of the procreative organ." These two points--the tongue and the procreative organ, in effect, the body's two essential points of
"intercourse"--are the two primary energy centers or contact points, situated along the middle line of the body.
In Kabbalah, the energy issued from each of these centers or contact points merges with that of one's soul-mate to procreate. The
power to procreate physically issues from the lower of these points, while the power to procreate spiritually issues from the higher point of
the mouth and tongue. We are taught that humans (material beings) are created from the lower union of the procreative organs, while
angels (spiritual beings) are created from the higher union of "mouth to mouth," by the power of the kiss (the innermost expression of "the
word of the tongue").
We are further taught in Kabbalah that there exists an additional energy center/contact point--the middle point of the chest, the
contact point of "embrace." This point, relative to the points above and below it, represents an intermediate level of connective energy,
more material than that of the point above it yet more spiritual than that of the point below it. Here, the angel descends to clothe himself in
an earth-like body form.
In meditative practice--the soul’s spiritual endeavor to contact and become one with God--Kabbalah and
Chassidut teach that, similar to the union of soul-mates, one should begin from the middle point, the point of embrace; to ascend to the
higher point, the kiss; and finally to descend to the lower point, the actual state of clinging to one's beloved to become one (as in Genesis,
"and he shall cling to his wife and they shall become one flesh").
To continue our Kabbalistic journey, each world or complete, self-contained state of reality possesses five human-like figures
(partzufim): The Ancient One, the father, the mother, the son (or groom), and the daughter (or bride). As each of these possess all three
energy centers/contact points running down their middle line, each world in total possesses fifteen energy centers/contact points.
Indeed, every one of us, created in the image of God, reflects, in body and soul, all five Divine figures, for which reason every
Jew is considered to be a "complete world." And so, we may identify, in particular, fifteen energy centers/contact points running down the
middle line of the human body.
In Kabbalah, every meditative state and spiritual endeavor to arouse energies and create unions relates to a specific prayer to
God. The meditation on the fifteen contact points is the "intention" of the prayer that follows the recital of the
Shema every morning. The text of the prayer--confirming the absolute truth of our Jewish faith, which finds its expression in the recital of
the Shema--begins with the word emet ("true") and is followed by fifteen words, all of which are synonyms or variations of the concept
"true," each of which is prefaced with the letter vav ("and," implying connective energy; as a word, vav means "a hook").
The middle line of the body or the middle axis of the supernal sefirot is referred to in general as emet. Ultimate truth is neither
right nor left; it is the power that unites the right and the left to become one. It derives from the origin of the "middle" that transcends both
antithetical states of right and left. It possesses a full spectrum of fifteen "hues," reflected in the body as fifteen points running down its
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 The fifteen points divide into five groups of three, each group corresponding to one of the five primary figures of the complete
human "world." The first group of three are: (1) the point at the top of the skull, (2) the point where the hair meets the forehead (the place
above which the head-tefilin are placed), and (3) the point of the middle of the forehead (referred to as the essential point of the "forehead
of will"). All three of these points embody super-rational energy; they are all above the eyes, the beginning of conscious perception. They
correspond to the three points (figuratively: mouth, chest, and procreative organ) of the Ancient One (above the father and mother—
chochmah and binah, the rational mind).
The next group of three are: (1) the point between the eyes (the "mouth" of wisdom), (2) the point of the nose, and (3) the indent
above the upper lip (the point that the angel strikes before birth to cause one to forget all the Torah he had learned in the womb). These are
the three points (mouth, chest, and procreative organ) of father.
Next come (1) the tip of the tongue in the mouth, (2) the point of the chin, and (3) the middle point of the throat. These are the
three points (mouth, chest, and procreative organ) of mother.
Then come (1) the point between the shoulders, (2) the middle point of the upper chest (referred to as the "bird of the soul"), and
(3) the middle point of the (lower) chest (the essential point of the chest, the point of embrace described above). These are the three points
(mouth, chest, and procreative organ) of the son.
Finally come (1) the point of the navel (the "mouth" during pregnancy), (2) the point of the lower abdomen (the point of the
female womb), and (3) the point of the (male) procreative organ. These are the three points (mouth, chest, and procreative organ) of the
daughter.
The Hebrew words for these fifteen points are: (1) veyatziv ("firm"), (2) venachon ("established"), (3) vekayam ("enduring"), (4)
veyashar ("right"), (5) vene’eman ("faithful"), (6) ve’ahuv ("beloved"), (7) vechaviv ("cherished"), (8) venechmad ("precious"), (9)
vena’im ("pleasant"), (10) venora ("awesome"), (11) ve’adir ("mighty"), (12) umetukan ("correct"), (13) umekubal ("acceptable"), (14)
vetov ("good"), and (15) veyafeh ("beautiful").
In summary:
 

Partzuf
 

veyatziv firm The Ancient One mouth

venachon established chest

vekayam enduring procreativ

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veyashar right mouth

vene’eman faithful father chest

ve’ahuv beloved procreativ

vechaviv cherished mouth

venechmad precious mother chest

vena’im pleasant procreativ

venora awesome mouth

ve’adir mighty son chest

umetukan correct procreativ

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vetov good daughter chest

veyafeh beautiful procreativ

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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 11
Physiological Systems according to Kabbalah - Model One
…So said God to these bones: 'Behold, I shall bring spirit into you and you shall live. And I shall place
blood vessels on you and raise flesh upon you, and cover you with skin. And I shall give spirit into you and you shall live, and you shall
know that I am God.'
In the above passage from the Ezekiel 37 we find a four-level depiction of the body--bones, blood vessels, flesh, and skin--and a
fifth, spiritual level that gives life to the body--spirit. The model most fitting for a comparative analysis of this structure is the four-letter
essential Name of God, with the apex of the yud forming the transcendent fifth level.
The first of the four stages, the yud, alludes to the seminal, essential point of consciousness, inasmuch as the form of the letter
yud is the most compact of all the Hebrew letters, serving as their structural core. Often taken to symbolize a seed, the
yud in the life of the body can be seen as its bones (especially, the "seed" of the body is in the bone marrow, as will be explained). The
skeletal system, the most basic frame of the human being, supports all the additional physiological systems that are layered upon it.
Furthermore, the Hebrew word for "bone" (etzem) also means "self" or "essence," which spiritually refers to the core of our being.
Physically, this becomes manifest as the core frame of the body.
The next level of this meditation falls on the first hei of God's four-letter Name. The hei is understood to be a three-dimensional
letter with the two attached sides projecting length and width while the third dimension is suggested in the detached foot which we are
taught to imagine as a line running through the page, thus manifesting the dimension of depth. Overall, the letter
hei refers to expansion, in all three dimensions of the physical body, from the point of essence, which here is seen as the skeletal system.
In spiritual terms, the hei corresponds to binah, the understanding in the heart that spreads out to enliven the entire body (i.e., to
"motivate" its myriad functions). Thus, physically, the first hei of God's Name reflects the circulatory system--the basic inner
communication of life force within the body--the body’s internal "understanding" and self-preservation.
Next, the vav in God's name refers to the basic emotions or character attributes, of which there are six--the numerical equivalent
of the letter vav in Hebrew. A person's character attributes relative to his or her understanding are like the flesh of a person which fills out
his or her body (the vav in particular corresponds to tiferet which is the torso, the "trunk" of the body) but which is itself filled with and
enclothes the blood vessels.
Finally, the skin, as the most exterior layer and outer clothing of the body, displays the surface appearance that affects others,
thus fittingly serving as the "kingdom" of the four general divisions of the body.
Whenever this four-level system is used to contemplate "existence," there is always a fifth, higher and all-inclusive level that
enlivens the other four. This fifth level is seen as the source of existence, and in the case of the body is the spirit of life, which comes to
enliven all the other levels. As we will see presently, this corresponds to the respiratory system. The following chart summarizes the
general model we have now described.

    Thorn of yud

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yud
Bones chochmah—wisdom

   
hei
Blood vessels binah—understanding

   
vav
Flesh midot—character attributes

   
hei
Skin malchut—kingdom

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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 12
Physiological Systems according to Kabbalah - The Extended Model(1)
From the basic analysis of the body in the previous chapter we can proceed to a more detailed analysis where each of the ten
properties of the soul is explicitly related to a physiological system in the body. As with regard to many models, when analyzed in parallel
to the basic frame of reference of Kabbalah, the ten sefirot, the ten general soul properties sub-divide further in the course of analysis--in
this presentation they are in fact broken into twelve categories when seen to correspond to the basic physiological systems of the body.
The first property, the super-conscious crown, corresponds to the respiratory system, the physical conduit through which the
spirit of life enters the body. When God created man, He "formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath
of life." The breath of life comes from God on high, the source of all life. In breathing, we internalize that which is exterior to us; we
inhale from that which is above us. The Hebrew word for "inhaling" (she’ifah) means as well "aspiration." Thus, breathing is an
expression of the soul’s innate desire to ascend and go beyond its conscious self, into the realm of its super-conscious link to Divinity (as
experienced in its super-rational faith, pleasure, and will).
Chochmah, the yud in God's Name, corresponds to the bone marrow. Major medical research now regards bone marrow as a
system in its own right. Bone marrow is responsible for producing blood cells--the most basic biological unit in the body. Just as bone
marrow produces these blood cells, so too, everything stems from chochmah, since "You have made everything with wisdom."
Binah, which is on the left side of the sefirotic tree, is associated with the blood itself, now considered to be a physiological
system in its own right (in addition to the system of the blood vessels). Binah, which means "to build," receives its raw material from
chochmah, the bone marrow, expanding its encoded information. In Kabbalah, binah is referred to as the "mother" whose primary
contributions to the formation of her child are the red aspects of his or her body, as is stated in the Talmud. In contrast,
chochmah is referred to as the "father," who generates the white aspects of the body, such as the bones.
These two relatively abstract physiological systems--the bone marrow and the blood--assume the general roles of "father" and
"mother" in the body and function together in perfect union. In Kabbalah, the continual union of the "father" and "mother" principles is
responsible for the ongoing creation of reality. In the words of the Zohar: the father (here, the bone marrow) and the mother (here, the
blood) are "two partners that never separate." Their union, expressing the inner creative power of the living soul, is continuous--the bone
marrow continuously creates new blood cells.
The sefirah directly under chochmah on the right axis of the sefirotic tree is chesed. Chesed is personified by the first Jew,
Abraham, as seen in the verse, "Give loving-kindness to Abraham." The numerical value of Abraham's name (248) is equivalent to the
number of bones in the body, which is detailed in the Mishnah. This is also the number of positive commandments of the Torah.
Consequently, chesed, the attribute of Abraham, is identified with the skeletal system.
The phrase "the God [or source of life] of Abraham," is understood in Kabbalah to refer to the overarching force above
Abraham, the power of chochmah located on the sefirotic tree in the right axis of the sefirot above the power of chesed. The bones of the
body act as the vessels or containers for the more abstract level of bone marrow. Thus, "the God of Abraham"
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 While binah refers to the blood, it is the property of gevurah, or restraint--located directly beneath binah on the left axis of the
sefirotic tree--that gives "shape" and direction to the blood, controlling its circulation throughout the body. The power of restraint channels
the blood and directs it into specific vessels, which according to Kabbalah, are the 365 major arteries and veins corresponding to the 365
days of the solar year and the 365 negative commandments of the Torah. While we might first regard the blood and blood vessels as a
single system, they are now understood to be two separate systems, as mentioned above. In Chassidut we are taught that the force of
contraction (gevurah) that the blood vessels exert on the blood itself serves to strengthen the life force inherent in the blood.

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Physiological Systems according to Kabbalah - The Extended Model(2)
The third cognitive power of the soul is da'at. The power of da'at in the soul corresponds to the nervous system in the body.
Da'at is understood in Kabbalah and Chassidut to be the seat of all of the soul's sensitivity and feeling. The body’s sensors are its nerves.
In Kabbalah we are taught that da'at possesses two seemingly antithetical but ultimately complementary sides. The original
appearance of da'at in the Torah is in the phrase, "the Tree of Knowledge of good and evil." From this we understand that
da'at is a sense of spiritual or moral polarity, that between good and evil. The soul's power to sense good and to be attracted to it is referred
to as the right side of da'at, whereas the soul's power to sense evil and to repel it is referred to as the left side of
da'at. In a rectified soul, the attraction to good entails conscious self-awareness of loving the good, whereas the soul's fear of evil
responsible for repelling and fighting off the evil operates at the unconscious level of the soul.
Abstracting and extending this understanding, the right side of da'at corresponds to all of one's conscious sensations and
voluntary reactions, while the left side of da'at corresponds to all one's unconscious sensations and involuntary reactions.
In terms of the nervous system, the "right" side of da'at corresponds to the voluntary nervous system, referred to as the
cerebrospinal nervous system. Here, conscious sensation and control of the body implies self-awareness, knowing oneself. In a rectified
personality, knowing oneself is for the sake of acting constructively in the world and helping others. For this reason, this side of
da'at is identified with the right.
The other, "left" side of da'at corresponds to the involuntary nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, which itself divides
into the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. The parasympathetic system serves to slow the heart, dilate the blood vessels, increase
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automatically. Naturally occurring processes such as digestion and respiration function without a person’s conscious involvement. Such
functions are primarily for the sake of sustaining oneself, preserving the life of the body (not out of concern for the other). For this reason,
this side of da'at is identified with the left.
Directly below da'at on the middle axis of sefirotic tree, the sefirah of tiferet corresponds to the flesh (as above in our general
description of the four basic physiological systems, where we saw that the flesh corresponds to the
vav of God's Name in general and to the sefirah of tiferet in particular) and muscular system of the body. The heart, which belongs both to
the muscular system as well as to the system of the blood vessels, tends to the left side of the body, alluding to the combined forces of
gevurah and tiferet.
Yesod, the continuation and extension of tiferet on the middle axis of the sefirotic tree, is the power of self-actualization in the
soul. Here, on a physical plane it manifests itself as the reproductive system--the innate capacity to re-produce or re-create one's own self
in the form of progeny.
With further reflection it can be seen that an additional property of the soul and an additional physiological system correspond to
the sign of the Holy Covenant--the Brit Milah. The act of circumcision is a twofold process performed on the skin of the male procreative
organ: removal of the foreskin and peeling back the mucous membrane to reveal the crown of the organ. This process refines the initially
course, physical skin, making it capable of reflecting spiritual light. This is alluded to in the phonetic affinity of the words for "skin"
(or, spelled with an ayin) and "light" (or, spelled with an alef) in Hebrew. Furthermore, when the brit milah is pure and rectified, it glows
and all one's skin begins to radiate, as was the case with Adam and Eve prior to the primordial sin. Hence, the
brit milah, specifically the manifestation of the crown of the organ (in Hebrew, ateret hayesod), can be regarded as the origin of the
physiological system of the skin.
Like the first sefirah of keter, malchut, the final sefirah (beneath yesod, the last of the sefirot along the middle axis of the sefirotic
tree), also relates to internalizing a necessary component of life from the external world. Extracting the spiritual and physical "sparks" of
nourishment from one’s environment--the lower realms of reality, the mineral, vegetable, and animal kingdoms--and ingesting them, it
transforms them into vital human energy. Digestion also operates as a clarification process whereby useful elements are assimilated into
the body while waste products are expelled. In Kabbalah, the king is he who descends from his throne (in general, by means of word and
command) to the lower realms of reality in order to extract from them their benefits for his people.
In contrast to keter--the respiratory system, which functions on a dynamic of descent of vital energy (oxygen) into the body--
malchut, which represents digestion, involves the opposite dynamic, elevation of "fallen sparks" of energy (nourishment) into the body. As
a feminine image in Kabbalah, malchut alludes to the digestive system, as in the Biblical description of the "woman of valor" as she who
"gives food to her house [body]."
We will now return to the two remaining sefirot, netzach (the final sefirah on the right axis of the sefirotic tree) and
hod (the final one on the left axis). As physiological systems, netzach corresponds to the endocrine system, comprising glands and
hormones, while hod represents the immune system. Of all the systems in the body, these are the two most recently understood in the
medical world and are in fact greatly inter-related. In the words of Kabbalah, netzach and hod are "two halves of the same body," or,
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 Netzach, situated under chesed on the right axis of the sefirot, means both "victory" and "eternity." It is the ability to overcome
obstacles that stand in the way of the body's growth and development processes and those processes which ensure sound health and
longevity, to nurture them through its vital hormones. Working to generate new cells and structures within the body, the hormones of the
endocrine system perpetuate the life of the body and aid it to overcome the obstacles of time. Netzach, as a branch of chesed, is understood
in Kabbalah as the "milk" that nurtures the growth and development motivated by chesed.
Finally, we turn to the physiological system that fights disease, the immune system. The immune system monitors what properly
belongs in the body and what is a foreign invader. A healthy immune system annihilates destructive foreign intrusions into the body. We
will later focus on this system in particular.
In summation:
 
 

ketercrown, super-conscious life forcerespiratory system

binahunderstanding,   chochmahwisdom,
joyblood selflessnessbone marrow

  da’atknowledge, unitynervous system  

gevurahmight, fearblood vessels   chesedlovingkindnessskeleton

  tiferetbeauty, mercyflesh, muscular  

system

hodthanksgiving,   netzachvictory, confidenceendocrine

sincerityimmune system system

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  yesodfoundation, devotionreproductive  
system

ateret hayesod (source of malchut)kingship, exaltednessskin

  malchutkingdom, humilitydigestive  
system

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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 14
The Power of Thought
In our account of the workings of the body, we have not yet taken psychological factors into consideration.
From time immemorial, the interrelationship and interdependency of mind/soul and body--the holistic nature of the human
condition--was known intuitively and taken for granted. Today, science fully recognizes and has well established, by experiment, this
fundamental truth. In the medical world, the interest in psychoneuroimmunology (which we will presently define and discuss), fueled by
the widespread perception that the way one thinks has significant effects on the health of the individual, is continuously rising.
The Chassidic dictum states: "Think good and it will be good!"
With regard to sorrow, it is known that bereavement significantly influences one’s state of health, but that in general its negative
effects disappear over a period of one year (the complete period of mourning in the Torah!).
It has also been shown that guided imagery, such as willfully picturing oneself destroying a foreign invader into one’s body, has
detectable influence in overcoming disease.
The Team of Three
Three physiological systems are involved in particular in the interplay between body and soul, maintaining the overall well-being
of the individual. These are: the nervous system, the endocrine system, and the immune system. One speaks today of neuroendocrine-
immune mechanisms. This physiological team helps the body adapt in the face of potentially stressful challenges, a process referred to as
allostasis.
Allostasis achieves psychological and physiological stability through change--adaptation. This process of change for the sake of
establishing stability faces three dangers: the response mechanism may become too frequent, it may fail to shut off (with the cessation of
the need to change), or it may initially be inadequate. A common phenomenon is that under acute stress, impending infections may be held
at bay, but resistance may collapse when the pressure is relieved. Thus we see that the whole process of allostasis demands the highest
degree of equilibrium and sensitivity to the present state of mind-body.
Stress, a major cause of disease, is yet enigmatic and scientifically indefinable. What is known is that the psychological effects of
the mind on health are exerted via influences on the immune system. Of all the physiological systems, clearly it is the nervous system
which is most directly associated with the psyche itself. Thus, when we say that the mind exerts influence on the immune system we mean
that the nervous system communicates in some way to the immune system. It is now known that this communication is bi-directional.
Stress affects the immune system (in extreme cases, psychiatric disorder is liable to create abnormalities in the immune system),
which then communicates back to the nervous system. According to the results of much modern research, the nervous system
communicates with the immune system via the endocrine system. A full cycle of communication is thus achieved, from the nervous system
to the endocrine system to the immune system and back to the nervous system.
In summary, sound health depends upon positive thinking, especially in times of stress, and upon the combined effort of these
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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 15
The Kabbalistic Model
Here we find a beautiful example of how a Kabbalistic model lends insight into a complex physical mechanism. In accordance
with our sefirotic-physiological chart, the three sefirot that correspond to the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems are
da'at, netzach, and hod, respectively. These three form the higher triangle of the "magen David," constructed of the six sefirot: da'at,
netzach, hod--the higher triangle, and chesed, gevurah, yesod--the lower triangle (with tiferet in the middle).
As limbs of the body, we have seen that da'at, netzach and hod correspond to the rear lobe of the brain, the right leg, and the left
leg, respectively. It is the brain sensing and directing the body to walk along its path of life with caution, sincerely offering thanks to
Divine providence for each successful step (hod, the immune system)--for "all paths are likely to be dangerous"--and confidence
(netzach, the endocrine system). In the words of Proverbs, "He who walks sincerely will walk confidently."
We saw above that the allostatic process demands the highest degree of equilibrium and sensitivity to the present state of mind-
body. But, sensitivity itself is the property of da'at, the rear lobe of the brain, and equilibrium is the power of
netzach and hod, the two feet upon which the body stands.
Moses and Aaron
In Kabbalah, each of the sefirot is identified with an archetypal soul. The two companion sefirot of netzach and hod are identified
with the souls of the holy brothers Moses and Aaron, of whom it is said, "Behold, how goodly and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell
together." The origin of these two souls is in the sefirah of da'at (the power to be "together"). Thus, the secret of the higher triangle of the
magen David is in fact the "birth" of the souls of Moses and Aaron from their common origin.
Acting together, the two brothers Moses and Aaron merited to be God's emissaries to take the Jews out of Egypt. In following
chapters, we will see that all disease relates to the spiritual state of exile in general and the Egyptian exile in particular. The liberation from
Egypt is the liberation from disease. After the splitting of the Red Sea, the culmination of the exodus, and the song of thanksgiving that
Moses and the Jewish people sang to God, God promises:
All the disease that I have placed in Egypt
I shall not place on you, for I am God your healer.
After the exodus, Moses became the Divine conduit through which God gave the Torah to Israel. Aaron became the high priest of
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 Moses and Aaron are the two healers of Israel, Moses through the power of the Torah and Aaron through the power of the
priestly blessing. By connecting ourselves to the Torah and devoting our lives to the service of God, we draw down Divine healing power
into our souls.

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The Power of Prayer
Modern, scientific research has verified what was long known to mankind: prayer to God is potent; it possesses the power to
heal, or, expressed in words of faith, heartfelt prayer draws down healing power from Above.
In Kabbalah and Chassidut we are taught that there are five levels of prayer for the sick, which correspond to the four letters of
God's essential Name Havayah and the fifth, transcendent level alluded to by the tip of the yud. We shall describe these levels in ascending
order:
The sages teach that "a sick person's prayer for himself is more potent than that of others for him." Who more than the sick
person himself can experience and identify with his suffering and trepidation? His own prayer issues from the depths of his heart. With all
of his soul, he turns to God as his only hope for recovery.
In Kabbalah we are taught that the suffering, afflicted soul--the soul in a spiritual state of existential exile--corresponds to the
sefirah of malchut, which in turn corresponds to the final hei of God's Name Havayah. The more identified a person is with the attribute
of malchut--identifying his own personal suffering with that of the Divine Presence and the "congregation of Israel" as a whole (both of
which are appellations of malchut)--the more potent is his prayer for himself.
Elsewhere, our sages teach that "if there is a sick person in one's home, he should go to a sage and ask him to beseech [God] to
have mercy on him." Here we see that the prayer of a true sage possesses the power to arouse God’s mercy for the sick more than that of
another (including the sick person himself and those closest to him--his immediate family).
The ability to arouse mercy depends upon one's connection to the sefirah of tiferet, whose inner experience is one of mercy and
compassion on the other. The sefirah of tiferet corresponds to the vav of God’s Name Havayah. The archetypal soul who corresponds in
Kabbalah to the sefirah of tiferet is that of our forefather Jacob. He is the one that arouses mercy on "the congregation of Israel" (as
represented by his wife Rachel). Jacob represents as well the archetype of a Torah-sage.
From the perspective of tiferet, the suffering of malchut is seen in a different, deeper light, and thus the ability of
tiferet to arouse mercy on malchut more than it can arouse mercy on itself. Nonetheless, even this higher perspective on reality and the
prayer it inspires are considered part of the "revealed" levels of Divinity--the letters vav and final hei of God’s Name Havayah--in contrast
to the "concealed" levels of Divinity--the letters yud and first hei of Havayah, to which we shall now turn.
It is taught in Chassidut that a true tzadik, by the power of his thought alone--without necessity to verbally express his thoughts
and emotions in prayer--can, miraculously, by Divine grace, heal the sick and free the imprisoned.
In his concentrated thought on another, suffering soul, the true tzadik connects his own soul to that of the other, extends his hand
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 This redemptive power derives from the sefirah of binah, which corresponds to the first hei of God’s Name Havayah. In the
Zohar, binah is referred to as "the world of freedom," the epitome of spiritual redemption (the secret of the Jubilee year, the fiftieth year--
corresponding to the fiftieth gate of understanding--when slaves are freed and lands return to their original owners).
In general, thought, in contrast to speech, corresponds to the "concealed world" of binah, the first hei of the Name Havayah. And
so the tzadik's power of thought is at this concealed level.
As every Jew has the inner potential to become a tzadik--of the future, it is said that "Your people are all righteous
[tzadikim]"--in a certain sense this level pertains to each and every Jew, in relation to his fellow Jew, or even in relation to himself.
Especially important is the teaching of Chassidut with regard to the power of thought in relation to oneself (or in relation to those for whom
he is deeply concerned): "think good and it will be good."
Above this level is the power of the priestly blessing. Here, the explicit will of God--the priestly blessing is a commandment of
the Torah--together with the intention and verbalization of the priests, draw down Divine energy and healing power from an even higher
level than that inherent in the tzadik's thought.
God's will, as expressed in the Torah's precepts, derives from the level of chochmah, the yud of the Name Havayah. In the Zohar
we find the statement, "the Torah issues from chochmah." The inner experience of chochmah is one of true and absolute selflessness. This
state of selflessness is indeed the seminal essence of the love of Israel, total identification with one's fellow Jew, with which the priest
blesses the people.
The priestly blessing begins with the letter yud. It possesses fifteen words. Each one of the first thirteen of its words possesses the
letter yud. These thirteen yuds of the priestly blessing are understood in Kabbalah to correspond to the thirteen attributes of Divine mercy,
whose origin is in keter but which are revealed to the world by the power of chochmah, the yud--the first letter--of the Name
Havayah.
In the Temple, the priests, when blessing the people, would utter God's Name Havayah as it is written (in any other place and
context this is strictly forbidden). The Divine power thus elicited derives from the level of chochmah, the level of the world of
Atzilut--God's "private domain" (the Holy Temple above)--referred to in Kabbalah as "the secret of the Name."
Even above the two concealed levels and the two revealed levels described above, there exists a fifth, transcendent level. This is
the level of "infinite, Divine patience," corresponding to the supernal crown (keter) and the tip of the yud of God’s Name Havayah.
Here, one simply waits, with the power of infinite patience, for God's salvation. One neither prays with audible words nor thinks
conscious thoughts. Complete faith in Divine providence--all of God's ways are good--transforms one's general state of consciousness into
one of joy--"joyful in suffering." In complete silence, one is drawn upward to reach the level of "My thought, which is not your thought."
Paradoxically, though at this level there is no end to one's patience and perseverance, when reaching this level of perfect faith in God--at
one with the Eternal--"the salvation of God is as the batting of an eye."

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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 18

Repentance and Return to God

Our sages teach us that "great is repentance, for it brings healing to the world."

In the previous chapter, we saw that the apex of prayer to God is to reach a state of inner silence, one's eyes turned upward to
God and His impending salvation (which is "as the batting of an eye"), and one’s heart full of joy ("joyful in suffering").
Here, the soul reaches the level of the supernal crown, keter elyon.

Later we will explain that this level is alluded to in the phrase "for I am God who heals you," whose initials spell
Arich (literally, "the long, extended face," symbolizing infinite patience), an appellation for
keter elyon, the source of healing (arukah, from the word arich).

The apex of prayer is the origin of repentance (teshuvah--"return" to God). Repentance itself is the healing power of the
soul. All illness and disease derive from a spiritual state of "lack" or "emptiness." In Kabbalah, the word "sick"
(choleh), whose numerical value is 49, indicates that the sick person lacks the fiftieth gate of understanding. Thus, "to heal"
is "to fill" or "to complete" one's consciousness with the fiftieth gate of understanding.

The power in the soul to fill all states of spiritual and physical emptiness must derive from a place of consummate
"satiation," a place in the soul where all (one needs) is present, nothing lacks. This is the level of
keter elyon, which, upon entering the consciousness is known as the fiftieth gate of understanding. The soul's conscious
aspiration to reach this level is the spiritual service of teshuvah.

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And his heart shall understand,and he shall return and be healed.

In Kabbalah and Chassidut we are taught that there are four levels of spiritual lack. Each lack is the result of the soul's
having blemished one of the four letters of the Name Havayah. Through sincere teshuvah, one draws down healing light and
energy from keter elyon to fill all of the lacks, to rectify all of the blemishes.

The highest lack of the soul is the lack of one's consciousness being full of the light of the mysteries of the Torah, that light
which resolves all of the conflicts of life, which answers all of life's existential questions: why are we here, where are we
going, why has Mashiach not yet arrived.

Paradoxically, here, the very concern or "worry" with regard to life's existential questions is itself
teshuvah ("return" to God) and makes one a vessel to receive the light of the mysteries of the Torah. (Here, more so than
with regard to the following levels of spiritual lack, "[the very] knowledge of the disease is [itself] half the cure"--"half" in
the sense of serving as a vessel to receive the cure.) In the words of our sages:

The mysteries of the Torah are bestowed only to one whose heart worries within him.

This level of lack corresponds to the yud of the Name Havayah, the level of Divine wisdom and insight into the mysteries of
the Torah. Here, one is not actually "sick" but only "concerned" or "anxious." (The yud of Havayah corresponds to the world
of Atzilut, never "sick," but continuously concerned and longing to manifest all of its Divine potential to reveal God’s
infinite light and the mysteries of the Torah to all of reality.) Actual sickness begins at the second level of lack.

The highest spiritual state referred to in the Torah as being "sick" is "lovesickness." This is the state described in the Song of
Songs:

Support me with cups of wine;

Revive me with apples,

For I am lovesick.

To be lovesick is the longing to return to and become one with one's beloved, from whom one has become estranged. This is
the experience of spiritual exile, the source of disease, as will be explained.

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Here, it is the estranged "I"--the "I" that longs to be together with "You"--who is sick. This state of sickness reflects the
spiritual blemish of binah, corresponding to the first hei of the Name Havayah. It is here in particular that the sick person is
he who lacks the fiftieth gate of understanding (binah), associated in Kabbalah with the consummate experience of love
described in the Song of Songs:

How beautiful and pleasant are you, O love of delights!

The first two levels of lack correspond to the first two letters of God's Name Havayah (the yud and the first hei), which are
referred to in Kabbalah as "the concealed things [that] belong to God, our God." Here, ever conscious of Divinity, one lacks
Divine revelation. In contrast, the next two levels of lack, which correspond to the two final letters of God's Name
Havayah (the vav and the final hei)--referred to in Kabbalah as "the revealed things [that] belong to us and our children"--are
states of lack of Divine consciousness itself. As will now be explained, to the extent that one longs for worldly pleasures, so
does one lose Divine consciousness.

On the physical plane (the two final letters of God’s Name Havayah are relatively physical, in contrast to the first two
letters, which are relatively spiritual), there are two states of illness or disease; in the words of our sages (terms pertinent to
many practical laws of the Torah): "a sick person who is not in mortal danger" and "a sick person who is in mortal danger."
These two states on the physical plane allude to their spiritual or moral counterparts:

"A sick person who is not in mortal danger" is one who longs for worldly pleasures that, in principle, are permissible
according to the Torah. Although the Torah does not forbid one to partake of these pleasures, the element of lust entailed in
their conscious pursuit distances one’s mind and heart from God. God wants us, His children, to partake of all of the
pleasures He has created for us in His world (within the parameters defined by His Torah), but wants us to always retain full
consciousness of His presence in all and experience (and express) heartfelt gratitude to Him for His benevolence. Physical
lust draws one's soul down and away from God. In particular, one blemishes the level of the emotions of his heart (the six
midot from chesed to yesod), which corresponds to the vav of the Name Havayah.

"A sick person who is in mortal danger" is one who longs for worldly pleasures forbidden by the Torah. The commandments
of the Torah are as the prescription of a doctor. That which the Torah forbids is mortally dangerous for the soul and the
body. Mortal danger is at the level of malchut ("kingdom"; of kings it is said, "and he reigned and he
died"), which corresponds to the final hei of the Name Havayah, of which is said: "her feet descend unto death."

Through teshuvah, one fills all the lacks and rectifies all the blemishes of the four letters of the Name
Havayah. One draws down light and healing power from Arich, the supernal crown. As we return to God (to "heal," so to
speak, the blemishes that we have caused in His holy Name), so does He return to us (to heal all of our spiritual and physical
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In summary:

The Name Havayah Sefirah Category Experience

‫קוצ‬ upper tip of keter elyon “for I am God who heals infinite patience
‫ו‬ yud you”
‫של‬
‫י‬

‫י‬ yud chochmah lack of Divine insight existential anxiety

‫ה‬ hei binah lovesickness feeling of estrangement from

God

‫ו‬ vav the six midot “a sick person who is not permissible lusts
in mortal danger”

‫ה‬ hei malchut “a sick person who is in forbidden lusts

mortal danger”

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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 19
Four Systems of Medical Practice
The following is a brief sketch of the four basic systems of contemporary medical practice, seen here to correspond to the four
letters of God's Name:
1) Yud: Homeopathy. The underlying principle of this system is known as the "law of similars," where one paradoxically uses
either the disease itself or something similar to the disease as the cure. This principle, long known to mankind, finds its explicit expression
in the idiom of the sages as healing through "like by like." Furthermore, our sages teach that this is the method employed by God Himself,
who heals ("sweetens") "bitterness with bitterness." "Like by like" implies that the cure lies within the disease itself; the disease is merely
a foreign "shell" of evil concealing within it a kernel of good. This Divinely-inspired insight into the nature of reality in general and
particularly in relation to the human condition corresponds to the wisdom embodied in the point of the
yud of God's Name.
2) Hei: Allopathy (conventional medicine). This system is based upon the logic and reason that dictates that the way to fight off
disease is by using an opposing force that confronts the illness head on. Human intelligence then proceeds to employ scientific methods to
extract from nature chemicals whose properties are to counteract the symptoms of a given disease. The initial diseased state of the patient
is regarded as a "given," which must be opposed with man-made products possessing an opposite nature to that of the disease. The
hypothesis that an initial, given state is "incorrect" (i.e., "ill") and must be corrected by an opposite line of reasoning as expressed by the
Talmudic phrase: "the very opposite makes better sense!" Conventional medical practice is based on the general pattern of logic and
reasoning innate to the human mind (in contrast with Divinely inspired insight) that corresponds in Kabbalah to the first
hei of God’s Name.
3) Vav: Osteopathy (chiropractic). According to this system, the body is rectified without any medicinal intervention, but only by
the hands of the physician realigning the body to its proper state. Including such treatments as acupuncture and acupressure, osteopathy
treats the muscles (the physiological system that corresponds to tiferet) and even deeper, penetrates to the nervous system (the system that
corresponds to da'at) by treating the spinal cord. Tiferet--the torso, which corresponds to the vav of God's Name--means "beauty," in the
words of the Zohar, "beauty [tiferet] is the body." A "straight" or "upright" body (the work of the chiropractor) is a beautiful one.
Da'at is referred to in Kabbalah as the soul of tiferet, indicating that the nervous system (da'at) lies at the core of the muscular system
(tiferet). In the form of the letter vav, the yud at the head of the vav alludes to da'at (the nervous system) while the straight and upright
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 4) Hei: Naturopathy. This system of healing through herbs and other resources taken directly from nature reflects the belief that
God, the Creator, surely provided a cure, in His creation of nature itself, before He made possible a disease. Thus, there must be something
in our world that can serve as a natural cure, something which does not require human manipulation to alter its state. This sense, which
reflects a deep appreciation of the great latent potential inherent in the earth, is alluded to in the verse in Psalms that states, "Truth will
sprout out of the earth." "Truth" in Kabbalah is the ultimate healing power, implying even the revival of the dead. Furthermore, the
effectiveness of the natural method of healing on a human being is suggested by another verse found in Deuteronomy that, "the human
being is a tree of the field," implying our essential connection to nature and nature's power to heal our ailments. In addition to herbal
remedies, naturopathy recognizes and emphasizes the importance of proper diet and nutrition, physical exercise and healthy lifestyles in
general. The final hei of God's Name refers to the level of Divinity inherent in nature itself, the healing power contained within every
created being (to both heal itself and others as well).
 

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Homeopathy

chochmah--wisdom yu
the law of similars
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Allopathy

binah--understanding he
fighting disease "head on"
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Osteopathy

midot--character attributes va
straightening the body
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Naturopathy

malchut--kingdom he
tapping the resources of nature
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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 20

Six Levels of Healing

In a Chassidic discourse, Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac of Homil (one of the greatest Chabad chassidim) outlines six levels of
healing. These can be understood to correspond to the five manifestations ("ames") of the soul and the soul's very essence, as
we will go on to elucidate. The correspondence from above to below is as follows:

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 etzem haneshama the essence of the soul miraculous Divine power

yechidah “the single one” “as though the Holy One dwells within him”

chayah “the living one” “the light of the Torah gives him life”

neshamah “breath [of life]” Holy Names

ruach “spirit” charms

nefesh “innate life force” medicines

We will describe these six levels in brief, beginning with level 1:

Healing at the level of Nefesh (“innate life force”)

The first level of healing, lowest yet most fundamental in the six-rung ladder of healing, is that employed by an expert
physician. The skilled and accomplished practitioner knows the proper medicine to prescribe to treat any specific ailment of
the body.

The physician's expertise and prescription relates to the natural level of the body, the level on which the body "lives"--the
life force of the soul as it enclothes itself within the body.

The correct medicine for a given disease possesses the power to contact this lowest level of the soul--the
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The "connected intermediate," by which the soul--the nefesh--is bound to the body, is the blood. In the Torah we find
explicitly that "the blood is the soul [nefesh]." The Hebrew word for "blood," (dam) is cognate to the word for "likeness"
(demut). This level of healing relates to the Divine likeness in which man was created. The very name of the first man,
Adam, is cognate to the word for “blood” (dam). The name Adam can be read “I shall become blood,” alluding to the power
to draw the nefesh into the body by means of the blood, the function accomplished by the expert physician.

Healing at the level of Ruach (“spirit”)

The second level of healing is through the power of charms (in Hebrew, segulot). Although in its origins this is a most
authentic science, over the generations it has degenerated to a large extent and become identified with various superstitious
practices.

An example of how the power of charms is applied, described by Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac of Homil in his discourse, is that by
drawing the form of a man on a wall, the master of charms may spiritually influence and physically affect the pictured man
by manipulating or altering the picture. In this way, a good master can heal a diseased patient.

The wisdom employed at this level is "suggestive" in nature. An act done here "suggests" that a similar act happen
there. The power of suggestion relates in Kabbalah and Chassidut to the emotive powers of the soul, the general level of
ruach ("spirit").

While at the first level, the body was affected directly by the soul--the level of nefesh--by means of the blood, here; the charm
touches the level of ruach (by suggestion), which thereafter affects the body indirectly.

The master of charms is a true "spiritualist" (addressing the spirit of man, the ruach). The process of healing here involved is
indeed a spiritual happening; it works on the self-conscious emotions of the soul. In Kabbalah, this level of consciousness is
identified with the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Here, good and evil are mixed together, for which reason this level of
healing is most susceptible to (often unintentional) misuse.

Here, the emotive powers of man are affected and aroused--his passions, anger, etc. When acted upon constructively, the
ruach becomes sufficiently energized to affect and heal from above the body to which it relates.

All methods of healing that profess to employ vital energies projected from healer to patient belong to this level of healing.
The cognitive basis for such methodology and techniques is referred to in Kabbalah as "the [intellectual] power of
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Furthermore, in Kabbalah and Chassidut we are taught that the consummately rectified "power of imagination" borders on
the power of prophecy. In the time of the exile of the Jewish people, the prophetic phenomenon disappears (replaced by
false, illusionary imagination). Speedily, with the redemption of the Jewish people and the entire world, true prophecy will
return and God "will pour out His spirit on all flesh."

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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 21
Healing at the Level of Neshamah
The third level of healing is through the power of holy Names, such as those inscribed within an amulet carried on the body or
retained in another conspicuous place.
A holy Name has the power to draw Divine influx to the super-rational aspects of the soul, producing a supernal, Divine
experience that strengthens the soul and provides it with sufficient power to heal the body.
In particular, this method of healing relates to the third level of the soul--the neshamah--the soul's ability to perceive directly
God's presence in the world and to sense the Divine breath of life entering his being.
The level of neshamah is initially super-conscious in the psyche of man, for his initial, innate state of consciousness is solely that
of nefesh (physical, material consciousness) and ruach (spiritual consciousness).
The holy Name addresses the neshamah and brings it into a state of conscious awareness and experience. One feels that God is
ever with him--"God is your shadow, on your right-hand side." God is always there to protect you and heal all of your spiritual and
physical ailments.
The master healer who makes use of holy Names must be an "expert" Kabbalist. He must know the exact nuance and power of
each of the holy Names, and when writing an amulet, must--in a state of sincere humility and selflessness, pray to God that his remedy be
effective and meditate on all the Divine intentions prescribed by Kabbalah with regard to the specific Name (together with the name of the
patient).
We are told that Rabbi Yisrael Ba'al Shem Tov would inscribe in an amulet written to heal an ailing patient his own proper name
alone. By this he affected, at the level of the neshamah of the patient, consciousness of the presence of the soul of the true
tzadik with him at all times. The true tzadik draws into the consciousness of all souls connected to him the true awareness of God's
absolute unity and goodness (to heal all flesh).
Healing at the level of Chayah ("living one")
The fourth level of healing is that referred to by our sages: "if one's head aches, he should delve into the study of the Torah... if
one's whole body aches, he should delve into the study of the Torah."
Similarly, our sages teach, "whoever delves into the light of the Torah, the light of the Torah enlivens him."
To draw physical vitality from the light of the Torah, one's soul must be bound to the Torah, the word of God, in truth. The light
of the Torah is God’s transcendent light, the infinite light that "encompasses all worlds." The experience of the soul at this level is not one
of God's presence being something other than the experience of the soul (radiating His Divine light into the soul and body), but rather that
of the soul experiencing itself as one within the presence of God. This is so for "the Torah and God are one."
This consciousness is at the level of the chayah, "the living one," the awareness of the light of the Torah as "our life and the
length of our days." The power of the reinforced bond of the soul to the Torah suffices to draw into the body healing force.
This level of healing is analogous to the law that an impure (sick) body of water instantly becomes purified when brought to
"kiss" the waters of a pure mikveh. In the same way, when the soul touches--"kisses"--the pure waters of the Torah, it "blends" into the
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 Nevertheless, in the above saying of the sages--"if one's head aches..."--the term "aches" (in Hebrew,
chash) is used (rather than a stronger word for physical illness), implying that the ailment referred to here is not one that has mortally
impaired one of the vital, inner organs, but rather an "ache" alone of one of the body's limbs (or
all of them--“if one's whole body aches...").
Here, continuing the analogy of the pure waters of the mikveh, the light of the Torah blinds the eyes of the impure "shells"
(kelipot) responsible for the ailment. The negative influence of the "shells" disappears and the body recovers. However, when the vital,
inner limbs of the body have been mortally impaired, the "kiss" of the light of the Torah is not sufficient to miraculously heal them (i.e.,
return them to their previously complete state of being).
The fourth level of the soul, the chayah, is identified in Kabbalah with the origin of the Divine wisdom of the Torah. This is
higher than the soul's ability to perceive God's presence in the world and experience His breath of life entering his being, the level of
neshamah, energized by holy Names, as described above. Of this level it is said, "the wisdom [of Torah] gives life to its possessors."
In Kabbalah we are taught that the chayah of the soul resides in the "air fluid" above the brain, beneath the skull. In our Divine
service, this corresponds to a true state of selflessness--as that which one experiences when immersing in the pure waters of the
mikveh--infused with a sense of infinite serenity.
We will note that from this level on, the healer and the patient become one; here, by the spiritual service of the ailing soul one
succeeds in healing oneself.

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Healing at the Level of Yechidah
Although it may be physically impossible to heal a mortally ill body, even by the Divine light of the Torah, nevertheless, it is
possible for one's own soul to "take over" and "replace" the body by enacting all of its physical functions in its stead. The body remains
mortally ill, as before (to the extent that by Torah law the person is defined as treif--about to die), but somehow he continues to live.
This is healing from the fifth level of the soul, the yechidah, "the single one." Of this level it is said, "as though the Holy One
dwells in his guts." "The Holy One in one's guts" makes the body appear to be functioning normally although it is virtually dead. The truly
transcendent sanctity of the Holy One is existentially separate and removed from the physical body; thus, the body is in no way affected or
changed by the presence of the Holy One dwelling within it and "living" for it.
The yechidah--"the single one"--implies essential "singularity," as reflected by its ability to function independently (alone) in
another (the body).
Of this level it is said, "the tzadik lives in his faith." In Chassidut, this is the level referred to as "essential life"
(chai be-etzem), in contrast to "bestowing life" (chaim lehachayot), the life force of the chayah. Rather than bestowing life to the body
(when this is physically possible), the yechidah "lives," in its essential state of life, for the body. This is by the power of the simple faith of
the tzadik.
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 The sixth level of healing is the one for which we reserve the word "miracle" in its truest sense. Though all of the above levels of
healing (from the second on) appear to be supernatural, it is at this level that the mortally ill body itself undergoes a miraculous,
existential metamorphosis; the physical body becomes reborn.
Our sages teach us that at the time of the resurrection of the dead, bodies will come to life from the grave in exactly the same
state of being and physical condition as they were upon the moment of death. Then, instantaneously, they will be healed.
The state of the first moment of resurrection--alive though ill as at the moment of death--corresponds to the fifth level of
yechidah described above. The state of the second moment of resurrection--the rebirth of the body itself--corresponds to the sixth level,
the revelation of the essence of the soul (the "spark of God" enclothed within the yechidah, as will be explained).
At this level, all manifestations of soul (i.e., the five previous levels from nefesh to yechidah) and body are one. The essential life
of the soul and the eternal life of the body are the same.
An example of this sixth level of healing is the miracle of Chananiah, Mishael, and Azaria, as related in the book of Daniel. When
thrown into the furnace by the order of the Babylonian king, the fire did not burn their bodies (although it did burn those of others
around). The state of the body in fire is a physical analog to that of mortal, terminal disease. For the body to survive and emerge
unaffected exemplifies the existential power of spontaneous rebirth.
This is the revelation of the Divine "holy of holies" of the soul, above the level of "as though the Holy One dwells in his guts,"
described above with regard to the yechidah. The Divine "holy of holies" imbues the soul of the would-be martyr (the consciousness of
Chananiah, Mishael, and Azariah) with the power to metamorphose his physical body.
This level corresponds to the actual "spark of God" within the yechidah of the Jewish soul. This spark derives from the essence
of the infinite light above, preceding the primordial contraction (tzimtzum). Subsequent to the tzimtzum, the possibility of an absolute
miracle such as that described above is excluded from the perspective of creation. Nonetheless, the "spark of God" enclothed within each
Jewish soul allows for the manifestation of such a miracle. This manifestation is the ultimate secret and purpose of the presence of the
Jewish soul in creation.

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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 23
The Hands, Eyes and Mouth of the Physician
There are fourteen appearances of the Hebrew root for healing (refuah) in the Five Books of Moses. Fourteen is the numerical
value of the word for "hand" in Hebrew ( yad). This alludes to the thematic connection between healing and the hand, suggesting that there
is healing power in the hand of the physician. The word "hand" in Hebrew can also signify "power" and "ability."
Beyond this, the total process of healing, according to the Torah, is accomplished through the inter-involvement of the
physician's hands, eyes, and mouth.
As stated above, the fourteen appearances of the word for healing represent the hand of the physician.
The model physician in the Torah is the priest (kohen). In Kabbalah, the innate power of the priest’s soul derives from the
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 The emotive correlate of chochmah is chesed, the power to heal through love (which itself is aroused by the physician observing
and reflecting upon the patient's ailment).
The word for "healing" ( refuah) is composed of the same letters as those of the phrase, "the light of the mouth"
(or peh). The physician's sympathetic advice and reassurance to his patient radiate healing light and energy.
As noted above, the Ba'al Shem Tov teaches that any complete process of spiritual growth or, indeed, any complete act of
rectification (i.e., performance of a mitzvah in thought, word, or deed) must proceed through three stages: submission, separation, and
sweetening. Since true healing is a spiritual as well as a physical process, the consciousness of a true healer must also proceed through
these three stages.
Relative to one another, the sense of touch (in the hand of the physician) is initially "in the dark," and seeks to locate, contact, and
feel the ailment and identify its source. In the soul, this demands a state of submission. Vision (the physician's sense of sight) sheds light
upon the ailment, distinguishing the affected from the unaffected areas. This corresponds to the stage of separation. Finally, the good and
reassuring words of the physician (the light of his mouth) "sweeten" the consciousness of the concerned patient, filling him with hope and
confidence, the psychological state conducive to healing.
Indeed, all three senses can manifest the three stages of submission, separation, and sweetening as contained (in the terminology
of Kabbalah and Chassidut, "inter-included") within the general level of sweetening. The touch of the physician soothes the wound. The
light of his eyes brings healing energy into the affected area. His words not only reassure but actually complete the healing process itself,
as if to pronounce to the patient "you are well" (and so, indeed, he becomes well).
 

1. submission hands--touch

2. separation eyes--sight

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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 26
Illness: The Gateway to Improved Health
Our sages teach that before the time of the prophet Elisha, no one ever recovered from a mortal disease. Through the power of
prayer, Elisha was the first man to recover from a mortal disease, and so he set the path for all to recover. Later, king Hezekiah--whose
name means "Divine strength"--when about to die (at the word of the prophet Isaiah), prayed to God from the depths of his heart and
succeeded in nullifying the prophetic decree. He merited that fifteen more years were added to his life.
After the sin of the golden calf--the archetypal sin of the Jewish people, equivalent to the primordial sin of Adam and Eve--
Moses besought God that He pardon the sin (the word in Hebrew for "pardon," mechal is cognate to "sickness," chal), that He heal the
diseased spirit of the people:
And Moses besought [vayechal, ] God, his God, and said:
Why, O God, do You direct Your wrath against Your people....
Here, the word "besought," a synonym for prayer, is cognate to the word for "sickness." Our sages learn from this etymological
equivalence that Moses prayed so hard to God to forgive the sin of the people that he became physically sick with fever. From this we may
infer that in sickness itself lies the inherent ability to undergo self-transformation, from illness to well-being, and all through the power of
prayer.
In conclusion, just as sickness can serve to transform weakness into strength, so does it transform bitterness into sweetness.
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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 27
Commitment to Pursue the Good
As explained above, a healthy immune system is one that ever guards the well-being of the body. The spiritual
sefirah that relates to the immune system is hod. Hod means "to acknowledge"--to acknowledge that which is true and that which is good.
In Chassidut, this is understood to be the power of the soul to commit oneself to pursue a life of truth and goodness.
Commitment to an ideal implies acknowledging that which transcends one's normal realm of understanding; a true ideal is not
one which is formed and developed in the rational mind but rather one that reflects the deepest intuitive sense of the soul as to what is
ultimately true and good. Hod takes hold of the ultimate ideal in commitment to dedicate one's life to its fulfillment.
But here, more so than with regard to any other sefirah--just because hod relates to the transcendent, yet undefined realm of the
soul and reality--lies the danger of misconstruction, in this case, the misidentification of the true ideal. Instead of committing oneself to
serve God and dedicate one's life to His Divine plan for creation, one may fall to the point of commitment to the other side....
With regard to the body, we find in the Book of Daniel a verse that describes the body’s inability to properly acknowledge what
is (true and good) self and non-self:
My pleasant appearance [ hodi] was horribly altered.
The word used for "pleasant appearance" is hodi, literally "my hod." When hod is spelled backwards, we have the word
davah, which means "to be sick" or "ill." Kabbalah explains that the quality of hod during a time of exile (a dysfunctional state where
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 In the phrase "separation of her infirmity" [nidat devotah], davah (here: "infirmity") refers to the state of illness inherent in the
feminine menstrual cycle, as mentioned above. This all points to the relation between hod and feminine reality, in the words of the
Zohar: "she is in hod," as will be explained later.
The immune system is thus understood to be feminine in nature, a physiological system which--metaphorically, as a woman--
either recognizes her ideal soul-mate and loyally commits herself to fulfilling his/their life's purpose, or one who strays away, disloyal to
her soul-mate, unable to recognize him as the complementary side of her true being, without whom she cannot fulfill herself.

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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 28
Spiritual Exile
The concept/reality of disease is strongly connected in the Torah to that of exile. The people (or individual) in exile has been
banished from its source, from its homeland. Estrangement, whether on the spiritual or physical plane, is equivalent to disease. In general,
disease--weakness--is the estrangement of the soul from the body; in the terminology of Kabbalah and
Chassidut, the estrangement of the light from the vessels (as in the primordial world of Chaos, a reality that experienced disassociation and
distancing of its lights from its vessels and thereby broke, became sick, and ultimately died).
We find the juxtaposition of the two concepts of exile and sickness in the idiom "this sick exile" (as this idiom is read in
Chassidut).
The Zohar goes so far as to say that the Shechinah (God's Divine Presence in creation, His infinite, immanent light that "fills all
worlds") itself is "sick" in exile (the exile of the Jewish people). Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi explains this at length in the
Tanya.
The blood relates to the sefirah of binah, the mother-principle--"the mother gives her child the red [the blood]." The final and
most extended exile, that exile referred to by the prophet as “the sick exile is the exile of Edom, from the word "red"
(adom) and "blood" (dam).
In Chassidut it is explained that the consummate rectification of the mother principle in the soul is through unbounded love for
one's fellow Jew. Here, one experiences the entire Jewish people together, in love and fellowship, under the protective wings of the Divine
"mother." Loving all Jews as oneself connects all of the limbs of the Divine "body"; the love itself is the life-giving blood that unites all of
the body's limbs. The word for "blood" (dam) is associated with the word for "man" (adam), which connotes in particular the Jewish
people as a whole. Only by unbounded love (ahavat chinam) for all of Israel do we rectify the cause of "the sick exile," causeless hatred
(sinat chinam).
Our sages teach that all exiles of the Jewish people, including the last--the exile of Edom--reflect (different aspects of) the first,
archetypal exile--the exile of Egypt. In Kabbalah, Egypt also corresponds, in impurity, to the womb of the mother (the exodus from Egypt
is the birth of the people of Israel from this impure womb). Thus, all exile, as all disease, begins and ends with the malfunctioning of the
blood.
The malfunctioning of the blood results in the weakening of the immune system. In the terminology of Kabbalah:
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 The Torah draws a further comparison to the state of exile (a spiritually diseased state) and its connection to the property of
hod--an immune system property. We find that the angel of Esau injured Jacob's left thigh; this injury ultimately sent Jacob and his
children into exile and signifies, in general, the nature of the exile of the Jewish people.
The left leg or thigh is identified with hod. This is the limb most vulnerable to injury. This relates as well to the body's system--
the immune system--most susceptible to disorder, confusion, and inability to distinguish between Esau and Jacob. With Jacob’s victory
over Esau’s angel, it was essential for him to re-establish and reinforce his very identity. He forced the angel to bless him with his true
name, not known till then--Israel.
In conclusion, when we rectify our ability to acknowledge and thank God for everything that we have, to relate to Him above
logic and reason, and return to Him in submission (all characteristic of the soul's rectified power of
hod), we will then be healed from the illness of exile and will be able to experience our return to health and redemption. Thus, we find
that hod is the vulnerability to disease (for that is where the angel attacked), as well as the point where disease is overcome--where we are
weak is precisely where we can become strong; where we can get sick is where we can be healed. Thus, in every illness is embedded the
clue to the nature of the cure itself.

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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 29
The Inclusion of the Left in the Right
The blood is what carries the cells of the immune system that fight off disease. The blood relates to the
sefirah of binah, the blood vessels to the sefirah of gevurah, and the immune system to the sefirah of hod. These are the three sefirot
located on the left axis of the Tree of Life. Thus, we may infer that the healing process is in fact the healing of the left.
In the next chapter we will see that the rectification and healing of the left, or more specifically, the tendency or attraction of the
middle to the left, is dependent upon the willing inclusion of the (tendency to the) left in the right, characterized by its attribute of loving-
kindness. As we have seen above, the phenomenon of disease is one of existential separation or estrangement (which in general reflects a
blemished state of hod, the power to acknowledge the true and good other that complements oneself). Here, we see this again: disease is
the estrangement of the left from the right.
This is beautifully expressed in the book of Psalms:
And I said: It is my infirmity [chaloti]
that the right hand of the Most High has changed.
The "changing" of the right hand of the Most High refers, in Kabbalah, to the concealment of the Divine principle of "right," due
to the estrangement of the left from the right. Exile is the concealment of the right, the concealment of God’s loving-kindness from the
souls of His children, Israel. This state is here referred to as "infirmity," literally, "sickness."
In Chassidut, the word chaloti, "in my infirmity," is interpreted in four related senses. It either means "in my trembling" (as in the
idiom chil ur'ada, "trembling and shaking")—a symptom of weakness and disease; "in my sickness"; "in my prayer" (as above, with
regard to Moses’ prayer after the sin of the golden calf); "in my ability to sweeten the bitter" (the inner purpose of illness, as above).

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 "The right of the Most High" does not only refer to the right axis of the sefirot, but to the supernal crown, keter, of which is said,
"there is no left in the Ancient One [an appellation of the supernal crown], all is right." In Kabbalah, the crown is referred to as
Arich Anpin, literally, "the long [or 'infinitely extended'] face." The word for "long" (arich) is cognate to the word for "healing" or "cure,"
(arukah). The right axis of the sefirot in general is referred to in the Zohar as "the long axis." The word arich stands for the initial letters
of the verse:
For I am God who heals you.
It also stands for the initial letters of the conclusion of our heartfelt prayers to God to heal us:
Amen; so may it be His will.
The apparent redundancy in the above quotation of the Zohar--"there is no left in the Ancient One, all is right"--is interpreted in
Kabbalah and Chassidut to mean that the spiritual origin of the left is indeed present in the supernal crown, but that there, it as well is
"right"--"all is right." Thus, the crown is what inspires all of the sefirot on the left to recognize the goodness of the right and to desire to
identify with it.
The beginning of the union of right and left, the union of two different sefirot, one to the right and one to the left, is at the level
of the mind. This is the union of chochmah and binah, the union of the father and the mother; in the soul, the union of the experiences of
selflessness and joy.
With regard to that disease and its cure explicitly described in the Torah, leprosy, we are taught in Kabbalah and
Chassidut that the root of the disease is the disassociation of chochmah from binah. In accordance with the physiological correspondences
described above, this means that the bone marrow is not continually producing new blood cells. The cure depends upon the power of
keter to reunite the "two companions" of chochmah and binah. Physiologically, the keter corresponds to the respiratory system. This
would seem to indicate that proper, deep breathing (in a healthy atmosphere) may well inspire the healthy flow of energy from bone
marrow to blood cells. The reinforced blood will then continue to descend down the left axis of the
sefirot, until reaching and strengthening the immune system to overcome disease.
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The Origins of Disease
The Three Foci of Fear
The origins of disease can be traced to the three foci of fear or core traumas in the human psyche, which according to the Talmud
are symbolized by the wolf, the lion, and the snake. For the collective consciousness of the Jewish people the focus of fear is the fear of
exile, the communal state of disease, as explained at length above. The Talmud likens the three major exiles of the Jewish people--
Egyptian, Babylonian, and present (the exile of Edom)--to a man being attacked by a wolf, a lion, and a snake, respectively:
A man was on a journey and a wolf attacked him, but he escaped unharmed. Continuing his journey, he told the story of the wolf
until a lion attacked him and he escaped unharmed. Continuing his journey, he told the story of the lion until a snake attacked him and he
escaped unharmed. He then forgot about the first two assaults and told only the story of the snake.
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 While all of these fears are ultimately the fear of death, in particular each one fears death from another "angle." The first, the fear
of the wolf, is associated in particular with the fear of rape or any form of sexual molestation. In the desert, the Jewish people succumbed
to the sexual temptation of the Moabite women and were punished by a plague that claimed 24,000 lives. Here, the evil inclination of lust
for sex reached it apex. In the Torah, we are taught that Divine punishment reflects the nature of the sin. Our sages liken the punishment
of this sin to a wolf entering and devouring a flock of sheep, explicitly relating the wolf-image to "prostitution."
From this, we may understand that sexual lust as well as the fear of sexual abuse relates to the image of the wolf (threatening the
sheep).
The fear of rape refers in an extended way to any compulsory invasion of oneself by something other than oneself. This fear of
the other forcing himself upon oneself exists on all levels, both physically and psychologically. While primarily a feminine manifestation
of fear, the fear of the wolf and all of its implications can also manifest itself in the male--a man can also possess to a certain degree the
fear of rape. The labeling of this fear as feminine only refers to the fact that is more predominant and pronounced in women. Finally, the
association of the wolf to the rapist is not restricted to the Talmud, but can be found in modern media as well where the rapist is often
symbolized as a wolf.
The lion is linked to the primal fear of murder. A person who is faced with the attack of a lion will feel intense panic in his heart,
fearing that he will be consumed by the lion who will devour his flesh.
The snake represents the fear of insanity, in which the venom of the snake goes directly to the brain. We find that (temporary)
insanity is the cause of all sin--losing one's mind or a loss of attention to one's deeds opens up the possibility of sin, for if a person were
truly to know what he was doing, would he be aware of the implications and consequences of his act, he would never sin. In the words of
our sages, "no one commits a sin unless he has been overtaken by temporary insanity [literally, 'a spirit of folly']."
This is alluded to in the Talmudic passage quoted above, in which the man on the journey forgets his previous traumas only when
attacked by the snake (it is not stated that he forgets the story of the wolf when attacked by the lion); only the trauma of the snake directly
affects the mind to the extent that all previous impressions are blotted out.
To summarize:
 

snake fear of insanity

lion fear of murder

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Three Physiological-Psychological Syndromes
The three syndromes of wolf, lion, and snake correspond to the three general levels of the soul. The "wolf syndrome"
corresponds to the innate or instinctive level of the soul (the three sefirot of netzach, hod, and yesod). The "lion syndrome" corresponds to
the emotive level of the soul (the three sefirot of chesed, gevurah, and tiferet). The "snake syndrome" corresponds to the intellectual level
of the soul (the three sefirot of chochmah, binah, and da'at).
Each triplet comprises a sefirah to the right, a sefirah to the left, and one in the middle. "Right" implies attraction (love); "left"
implies repulsion (fear); "middle" implies a sense or consciousness of "self" that may tend either to the right or to the left, a "self" that
experiences either affinity towards an other (welcoming it with its right hand) or hostility (rejecting it with its left hand).
In our case, each of the three syndromes of fear described above reflect an exaggerated tendency of the middle (the self) of each
respective triplet to the left (fear).
The act of rape itself relates to the sefirah of yesod (the middle sefirah of the lower, innate powers of the soul), the procreative
organ in the body. The fear of rape preys, as a wolf, upon the sefirah of hod (the left sefirah of the innate powers), the defense mechanism
of the body against foreign invasion. This syndrome may thereby be understood as yesod inclined towards hod.
The lion syndrome, the fear of murder, relates to the middle part of the body (the torso,
tiferet, the middle sefirah of the emotive triplet), the location of the heart. In particular, however, the physical heart is situated on--inclines
to--the left side of the body (gevurah, the left sefirah of the emotive triplet). As stated earlier, the heart belongs to two of the physiological
systems, that of the blood vessels on the left as gevurah and in the middle as the body's major muscle, tiferet. A further indication of the
relation of the lion to gevurah is that in Hebrew the two words "lion" and gevurah possess the same numerical value (gevurah =
aryeh, 216). Thus, the fear of the lion consuming one's heart may be understood as tiferet inclined towards gevurah.
Finally, the snake syndrome, the fear of insanity, attacks the intellectual properties of the mind. The snake (and the soul's
sensitivity to the snake, the soul's archenemy) corresponds to the sefirah of da'at (the middle sefirah of the intellectual triplet) as in the
episode of the tree of knowledge (da'at) of good and evil, where the snake (the personification of evil da'at) tempts Eve (who personifies
binah, the left sefirah of the intellectual triplet). Thus, the fear of insanity is da'at inclined towards binah, the left side.

To summarize:

The snake syndrome fear of insanity da'at tending toward binah

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The wolf syndrome fear of rape yesod tending toward hod

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The Healing of Body and Soul  Part 32
The Spiritual Archetype of Wolf 
The images of wolf, lion, and snake appear abundantly throughout the Bible. Though in general they represent negative forces,
each symbol possesses a positive side, as well. The negative side represents the origin of the disease, while the positive side points to its
cure.
A symbol is most potent when it becomes personified. According to Kabbalah, a living figure or character in a previous
generation (or age) may become, at a later stage in history, a psychological or physical condition whose ramifications affect all of
mankind. Let us begin with the wolf.
The Wolf
In addition to the wolf symbolizing the Egyptian exile, as in the Talmudic passage quoted above, the evil "wolf"
(ze'ev) of the Bible is personified as the name of the second of the two ministers of Midian killed in the war that Gideon fought against
Midian, as recorded in the book of Judges. The name of the first minister was "raven" (orev). As stated of the wolf, the raven also
symbolizes strong sexual impulses.
Etymologically, the word "raven" is related to the word for "ambush" (orev). Thus, in particular, the raven, the first evil force of
Midian, represents the ambush of the rapist, while the wolf, the subsequent evil force of Midian, represents the rapist’s assault. The fear of
rape includes the fear of both the raven and the wolf.
The initial letters of the two ministers of Midian, Orev and Ze'ev, spell the word for "goat"
(eiz) or "bold" (az; both eiz and az are spelled ayin, zayin). The evil goat symbolizes a demon in the Torah. The combined origins of the
raven and the wolf is a demonic goat. As explained above, the fear of rape may be generalized to refer to the fear of any compulsory
invasion of oneself by something other than oneself. Invasion into the private domain is symbolized by the goat.
The word "bold" alludes to yet another animal. Our sages teach (and so begins the Code of Jewish Law, as will be mentioned
below with regard to the lion): "Be as bold as a leopard." The commentaries explain that the difference between the boldness of a leopard
and the courage of a lion is that whereas the lion senses his innate physical strength and rule over all creatures of the field, the leopard is
audaciously brazen, above and beyond the measure of his physical strength. This is what is meant by boldness (and so in the domestic
realm, the goat--more than any other domestic animal--exhibits the property of boldness, after which it is named). So is the rapist bold,
while the murderer is strong.
These two ministers, Ze'ev and Orev, served the two kings of Midian, Zevach and Tzalmona. The name
Zevach, which means "to slaughter," begins with the two primary letters of Ze'ev (zayin-veit). Rape is a form of "slaughtering," as will be
further explained. Orev serves, in particular, Tzalmona, whose name means "a moving shadow-image"--"the shadows of evening" (we
will presently see that the name Orev derives from the root meaning "evening"). Sexual lust as well as the fear of sexual abuse epitomize
the psychological state of the unrectified "power of imagination" (personified by Tzalmona and his minister Orev, the moving shadow-
image of evening) as explained at length in our book, The Mystery of Marriage.
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The Rectified Wolf 
The good "wolf" of the Torah is personified by the tribe of Benjamin. In his blessings of his sons before his death, Jacob blessed
his youngest son Benjamin: "Benjamin is a preying wolf...." Here, Jacob prophetically alluded to the episode recorded at the end of the
book of Judges, "the concubine of Givah." At first, the tribe of Benjamin sinned sexually, but at the end, after most of the tribe had been
wiped out by their brothers, in vengeance of the sin, the remainder were allowed to snatch, as a wolf, a wife from amongst the dancing
maidens. The very evil inclination of the wolf was here elevated and rectified; the fear of rape was overcome and sweetened in its source.
The tribe of Benjamin, from whom the first king of Israel, Saul--who "snatched the kingdom," as a wolf--was to stand, was thus
reestablished.
Our sages teach us that the wolf of Benjamin symbolizes the altar in the Holy Temple (the altar was in the territory of Benjamin),
upon which the animal sacrifices were offered. The altar "preyed" upon the sacrifices just as a wolf preys upon its prey. The word for
"altar" in Hebrew is mizbeiach, whose root, zevach, is the same as the name of the king of Midian served by Ze'ev, the wolf, as mentioned
above. In the altar, the wolf-image as well as the inclination "to slaughter" find their ultimate rectification.
The full blessing of Jacob to Benjamin reads:
Benjamin is a preying wolf:
In the morning he shall eat booty,
and in the evening he shall divide the spoils.
Rashi, quoting the sages, interprets "in the morning he shall eat booty" to refer to the "morning" or "rise" of the Jewish kingdom,
the kingdom of Saul. "And in the evening he shall divide the spoils" is interpreted to refer to the story of Mordechai and Esther--from the
tribe of Benjamin--who divided the spoils of Haman at the "evening" or "descent" of the Biblical epic of Jewish monarchy.
The blessing of Benjamin clearly links the image of the wolf with the turning points of the daily cycle--morning and evening.
Above, we saw that the "companion" of the wolf, ze'ev, is the raven, orev. The Hebrew root of the name orev means "evening," as in the
phrase, repeated as the conclusion of each of the six days of creation: "and there was evening, and there was morning..."--the original
phrase in the Torah in which evening and morning are juxtaposed.
The raven is called orev for it is as black as the evening. In the Scriptures, we find the idiom "evening wolves," a clear allusion to
the relationship of the wolf to the raven:
His horses are faster than leopards,
and more sharp-toothed than evening wolves....
In a second verse, we find the juxtaposition of the evening wolves to the morning:
...its judges [devour it] like evening wolves,
that do not leave any bones till the morning.
Furthermore, the word orev is cognate to the word for "plane" or "wasteland." Here, too, we find the idiomatic juxtaposition of
the wolf with the orev:
Therefore the lion of the forest will strike them,
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 As portraying a rapist, the wolf strikes at eve (this is not just an English pun of Eve on eve, but the relationship of "knowing [a
euphemism for sexual relations] Eve" and the time of evening or night is actually alluded to in Psalms: "and night unto night expresses
[yechaveh, cognate to Chavah, 'Eve'] knowledge"!) or at dawn (when he can first identify his prey). The location of his assault is the
"wasteland." In the words of the Torah:
For in the field he found her,
the betrothed maiden cried out,
but there was no one to rescue her.
In the preceding verse, the Torah likens rape to murder, implying that the fear of rape, the fear of the wolf, entails the fear of the
lion as well:
For as a man rises up against his neighborand murders him,So is this thing.
In contrast, the prophet envisions the peace on earth of the messianic age as a time when "the wolf will live with the lamb." (This
is indeed the first image in a line of imagery which concludes with "...and the lion will eat straw like the cow. A suckling will play at the
hole of the snake and a child will place his hand over the lair of the serpent"--following the order of wolf, lion, and snake.) The Jewish
people is likened by our sages to a lamb surrounded by seventy wolves, the gentile nations of the earth, whose desire it is to rape and
devour us. With the coming of Mashiach, true and lasting peace will be established between Israel and the nations. At a later stage in the
messianic era, the natural order itself will metamorphose to a world where the physical wolf and lamb will lie down together and live in
peace.
In the Jewish people itself, the "lamb," Benjamin--symbolized as the "preying wolf"--is thus the "wolf within the lamb." In
Kabbalah, he represents the fertile feminine womb of the collective soul of Israel (in the terminology of Kabbalah, the
yesod of malchut), the spiritual power of the Jewish people to achieve peace between wolf (in particular, "the lamb within the wolf," as
personified by the righteous gentile) and lamb (in particular, "the wolf within the lamb," as personified by Benjamin, the "preying wolf").
From the messianic era we enter the world to come, "a day that is entirely Sabbath and the rest of eternal life." The ultimate
rectified image of the world is the secret of the Sabbath. Our sages teach us that just as the wolf preys "in front of it and behind it," so does
the Sabbath "prey" and elevate all the holy sparks of the week, subsequently drawing Divine blessing into all of creation--"in front of it
and behind it."
In the Ten Commandments, the fourth commandment, to keep Shabbat, begins:
Remember the Sabbath day , to keep it holy.
In the parallel appearance of the Ten Commandments, it begins: Guard the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Our sages say that "Remember..." and "Guard..." (which were pronounced by God in the giving of the Ten Commandments
simultaneously) refer to the Divine influence of Shabbat on all of reality—"in front of it and behind it." In Kabbalah, we are taught that
"Remember..." refers to the male dimension of Shabbat while "Guard..." refers to the female dimension of Shabbat. The male dimension is
the secret of "in front of it" while the female dimension is the secret of "behind it." Shabbat is the time of union of male and female, the
consummately rectified state of the wolf, the wolf of the world to come.

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 The Lion 
As told in the parable of the Talmud quoted above, the attack of the lion on the man on his journey symbolizes the Babylonian
exile of the Jewish people. Consequently, the personification of the evil lion in the Scriptures is Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylonia
who destroyed the first Temple and killed and dispersed the Jewish people.
Of Nebuchadnezzar it is said:
The lion has ascended from his thicket to destroy nations....
Nebuchadnezzar destroyed the Holy Temple in the month of Av, whose zodiacal sign is Leo, the lion. The Temple itself is
referred to as "the lion" (Ariel; fire from heaven descended upon the Temple's altar in the form of a lion to consume the sacrifices). Even
God Himself is referred to in the Scriptures as a lion--"The lion roars; who shall not fear? God has spoken, who shall not prophesy?" All
of these images of the lion are brought together in the cryptic saying of the sages:
The lion ascended in the sign of the lion to destroy the lion; in order that the Lion ascend in the sign of the lion to rebuild the
lion.
In addition to the figure of Nebuchadnezzar, the evil lion in the Scriptures refers to nation of Moab (in particular, to the mighty
warriors of Moab):
Banayah ben Yehoyadah...smote the two Ariel[s] of Moab...
Above, we saw that the wolf-image relates to the nation of Midian; here we see that the lion-image relates to the nation of Moab.
In Kabbalah, these two related nations both pertain to the sefirah of chochmah; they are both perversions of true wisdom. In
Chassidut it is taught that the inner soul-quality of chochmah is bitul (self-nullification), the opposite of which is an exaggerated sense of
self-consciousness that brings one to continually be in conflict and quarrel with all those around him. This is the property of Midian,
whose name means "conflict" and "quarrel."
The intellectual experience of wisdom is that of a new flash of insight, a new intuitive vision of reality. If one's faculty of wisdom
is rectified, one’s insights will be true. If not, one intuits erroneously. The innate tendency to err at the level of wisdom is depicted as the
nation of Moab. These two properties, that of Midian and that of Moab, are dependent on one another: not possessing
bitul leads one to false intuition. The wolf gives rise to the lion.
In the blessings of his sons before his death, Jacob blessed the royal tribe of Judah: "Judah is a lion cub...." In Moses' blessings of
the tribes before his death, he blesses the tribe of Dan: "Dan is a lion cub." Jacob blessed Dan to be as a snake: "Dan shall be a snake on
the way, a serpent on the path." Jacob alluded as well, in his blessing to Dan, that he resemble the tribe of Judah: "Dan will judge [the
name Dan means 'judge'] his people as the one [i.e., the king, Judah] of the tribes of Israel." So we see that Dan connects the lion to the
snake--the kingdom of David to the Son of David, Mashiach (the holy snake).
That soul who personifies in the Bible the union of Judah and Dan is Daniel. The name Daniel begins with the name Dan. Daniel
hails from the royal lineage of King David. Daniel was thrown into the lion's den and emerged unscathed for he symbolizes the holy lion,
the power to overcome the evil lion. Our sages say that of all Biblical figures, Daniel is the closest to personifying
Mashiach. Thus, Daniel unites, in holiness, the lion with the snake.
In our Divine service, the Code of Jewish Law begins with the injunction to be as "courageous as a lion," which is interpreted to
refer to the lion-like poise to pounce out of bed in the morning (and thus overcome--with renewed vitality and confidence to conquer all
the enemies of the day ahead--the fear of murder).
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There is a lion outside!
I will be murdered in the street!
One must combat this evil psychological lion with the holy psychological lion, the power to get up, go out, and get things done.

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The Snake 
The snake, the archenemy of the Jewish people, Amalek (the grandson of Esau), personifies the primordial snake of the garden of
Eden. The Ba'al Shem Tov teaches that the numerical value of Amalek (240) is identical to that of the word for "doubt"
(safek). Amalek attacks the mind and the inner point of faith in God innate in the Divinely-inspired intelligence of the Jewish soul. The
venom of Amalek seeks to cause the soul to "lose its mind."
Just as Amalek represents the epitome of evil, so does the positive snake represent the epitome of good.
Mashiach himself is referred to as "the holy snake," as alluded to by the phenomenon that the numerical value of
Mashiach (358) is the same as that of the word for "snake" (nachash). In the Zohar it is told that when the holy snake,
Mashiach, will kill the evil snake (overcome the fear of insanity), he will thereby merit to marry the Divine princess, to unite with the
origin of the souls of Israel and so to bring redemption to the world.
Another, explicit, Biblical personification of the snake is Nachash, the king of Ammon. His first appearance in the Bible is when
he besieged the Jewish settlement of Yavesh-Gilad, threatening to kill them all if they would not put out their own eyes! The venom of the
snake goes directly to the eyes, the seat of the sense of sight, which most reflects the inner perception of the mind.
This was the initial test of the new king of Israel, King Saul. He founded his kingdom by conscripting all the tribes of Israel to
fight the war against Ammon. He was victorious. The holy wolf (as described above, in relation to King Saul) killed the evil snake. This
points to what will be explained later, that in a certain sense the wolf-figure, which corresponds to the immune system of the body, which
in turn encompasses the root of all disease (understood to derive ultimately from sexual perversion--whether conscious or unconscious--as
taught especially in homeopathy), includes all three: wolf, lion, and snake.
Ammon is the paternal brother of Moab (both are sons of Lot, Abraham’s nephew, born to him by his own two daughters). In
Kabbalah, Moab corresponds to chochmah (as explained above), while Ammon corresponds to binah, the seat of rational thought or
"sanity." The venom of the snake attacks the rationality of the mind, poisons the mind with doubt (inability to discern truth rationally), and
aims at undermining the soul's innate sanity altogether.
Thus we conclude that the three nations of Midian (a son of Abraham), Moab, and Ammon (the two sons of Lot)--the wolf, the
lion, and the snake--correspond to the inner dimension of wisdom, its outer manifestation, and the faculty of understanding, respectively.
In apparent paradox, it is the lowest of the three enemies of human health (the wolf) that relates to the highest power of the soul (the inner
dimension of wisdom). Sexual perversion begins with the wolf but ends with the snake, an explicit symbol of sex in Kabbalah. The
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 As stated above, the tribe of Dan was blessed by Jacob to be a snake: "Dan shall be a snake on the way, a serpent on the path."
(Mashiach, the epitome of the figure of the holy snake, will be a descendent of Judah, the son of David. Thus, just as in the case of the
lion, we witness here the unification of the two tribes of Judah and Dan, as explained above.)
The descendant of Dan who fulfilled Jacob's blessing that "Dan shall judge his people as the one of the tribes of Israel" was
Samson. He is the one whom Jacob meant when he said "Dan shall be a snake on the way, a serpent on the path." In the Bible, we read of
Samson's apparent obsession with sex. Our sages teach that no one ever possessed such seminal prowess as Samson. Samson (as later did
David) killed the lion, whose carcass became a honeycomb. In his riddle to the Philistines, he said, "From the bold came forth the sweet."
Here, boldness, the innate property of the leopard, related to the wolf (as explained above), and the strength of the lion are converted into
sweetness by the holy snake. All three images of wolf, lion, and snake converge in the person of Samson, who, according to Kabbalah, is
the essential premature messianic figure of the Bible.
Samson, the judge of Israel, is the spiritual precursor of David, the king of Israel. The holy snake bears the holy lion. This is
supported as well by the fact that David's own father, Jesse, is referred to as "the snake."
Our sages teach that everything that God created in this world, even those creatures that appear to be of no avail to mankind, was
created for a good purpose, to heal human ailments. Five such examples are given in the Talmud, one of which is that the mosquito
(yitush) was created to heal the bite of the snake (nachash). The numerical value of yitush (716) is twice that of nachash (358), implying
that on a spiritual plane, there is something about a mosquito bite that is twice as potent as that of a snake.
One of the figures who most personifies the snake (a descendent of Amalek) is Titus, the Roman emperor who destroyed the
second Temple. When he entered the Temple, he mocked God and the Divine service of the Jewish people. He attempted to poison us with
the venom of doubt. Our sages relate that he himself was killed by a mosquito that entered his nose.

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Liquids of the Torah Correspond to Attributes of the Heart
The two-letter root of the word for "wolf" (ze'ev) is zav, which means '"flow." This is the root of a disease, described explicitly in
the Torah: gonorrhea (ziva). Though both males and females may be afflicted by this disease, for the female it is more "common," for its
symptom (its definition in Jewish law) is experiencing a flow of blood like that of menstruation, but not in its proper time. In any event,
this clearly relates the wolf-image and syndrome to sexual disease.
On the positive side, the land of Israel is praised repeatedly in the Torah as being "a land that
flows (zavat) with milk and honey." The land of Israel symbolizes the holy feminine reality of creation.
The Torah speaks of seven liquids: water, wine, dew, milk, blood, olive oil, and honey. In Kabbalah, these correspond to the
seven attributes of the heart, from chesed to malchut, in their above order:
 

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might, fear lovingkindness

wine water

  tiferet  

beauty, mercy

dew

hod   netzach

thanksgiving, sincerity victory, confidence

blood milk

  yesod  

foundation, devotion

olive oil

  malchut  

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honey

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Let us first note that here, blood is associated with the sefirah of hod. In our above analysis of the physiological systems, the
blood corresponds to the sefirah of binah, the origin in the mind (whose powers do not appear here in correspondence to the seven liquids)
of the emotion of hod, as stated: "binah extends until hod." We saw above that good health is primarily dependent upon the flow of the
blood--in the circulating state referred to as "run and return"--throughout all the limbs of the body. The fact that here the blood
corresponds to hod reinforces our identification of all disease and cure with hod.
In the expression "a land flowing with milk and honey," milk alludes to the endocrine system, that physiological system
responsible for growth (the power of mother's milk). It is the right complementary sefirah to hod. As explained above, the rectification of
each of the sefirot to the left is its inclusion and union with the respective sefirah to the right. In this case, the image of marital union is
explicitly related to that of the two sefirot netzach and hod (milk and blood, the endocrine system and the immune system): "[in marital
union,] he is in netzach; she is in hod."
Honey corresponds to malchut, the digestive system. The very substance of honey is a product of the digestive system of bees.
The proper amount of honey in one’s diet (in accordance with one's age) aids man’s digestive system.
In Kabbalah, we are taught that the numerical value of the word for "honey" (dvash) equals that of the word for "woman"
(isha, 306), the symbol of malchut, who ascends, in marital union, to hod. Thus we have completed a cycle: the rectification of blood
(hod) depends upon its unity with milk (netzach); milk combines with honey (malchut), which then ascends to purify the blood
(hod). This rectification process is an inherent property of the holy land, the land of Israel, which flows (alluding to the flow of the blood)
with milk and honey.

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Further Allusions to Wolf, Lion and Snake
Just as the two-letter root of the word for "wolf" (ze'ev) is "flow" (zav), so the two-letter root of the word for "lion"
(ari) is ar, which means either "to collect" or "to gather" (arah)--appearing in the Torah in the sense of "gathering" or "harvesting"
vegetables, fruit, or fragrant spices--or "light" (or). As the word "light" is also used in the Torah to mean "vegetable," the integrated
meaning of the root ar is understood to allude to the power to gather--"harvest"--potent or viable sparks ("lights," which, as in the physical
process of photosynthesis, produce food--carbohydrates).
The power to gather holy sparks, referred to in Kabbalah as the power to clarify reality, is the power of the heart, the power of the
lion. The lion pounces on his prey, a symbol in Kabbalah for identifying and redeeming fallen sparks which, in the consumption of his
prey, he elevates to their source in holiness.
The heart in the body is continuously in a state of war. So we find stated in Sefer Yetzirah: "the heart in the living body is as a
king at war." The lion is the king of the animal kingdom. He is continuously in a state of war to capture the sparks entrapped in his enemy
and elevate them to their source. This is the holy lion. The profane lion, the focus of fear of the lion-syndrome described above, captures
human sparks and in consuming them pulls them down to a lower level of reality.
The root of the word for "snake" (nachash) means "to guess." This is a forbidden practice, according to the Torah, a form of
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himself: "For a man as myself shall surely guess [correctly]."
As explained above, the snake-image returns to that of the wolf insofar as both manifest sexual impulse. Joseph the righteous
epitomizes in the Torah the rectification of the sexual drive. He is the holy snake, and thus the holy guesser.
A further line of thought: we saw above that the wolf relates to the time of "evening" (and "morning"). Similarly, the lion, whose
name is cognate to "light," relates to the time of day (as in the beginning of creation: "God called the light day"). The two-letter root of
"snake" (nachash) is chash, also the root of the word for "darkness" (choshech). Thus, the snake alludes to the time of night ("...and the
darkness He called night"). Here, we see again how the wolf links the lion to the snake; the two transitional "twilight zones" of morning
and evening bridge and link the day to the night.
The fear of the lion, the fear of murder, is a day-like fear. The fear of the snake, the fear of insanity (lunacy, a moon-related
phenomenon), is a fear of night. The fear of the wolf, the fear of rape, is a fear of twilight.
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Metal Correspondence to Wolf, Lion and Snake
In yet another vein: the word for "wolf" (ze'ev) is cognate to that for "gold" (zahav), both from the root zav.
The word for "snake" (nachash) is itself the root of the word for "copper" (nechoshet). At the word of God, Moses made a
"copper snake" (nachash hanechoshet) to heal the people from the snake's bite. The copper snake has thus become the universal symbol of
healing.
The three primary metals of the Torah, from which the Tabernacle and Temple were constructed, are "gold, silver, and copper."
If gold alludes to the wolf and copper to the snake, this would imply that the lion corresponds to silver.
Silver is a pure white metal having a brilliant luster. It excels all other metals as a conductor of heat and electricity. It thus shines
as (white) light. This relates the lion, whose name is cognate to "light," to the metal of silver.
Chassidut quotes and explains the Rabbinic teaching that the three metals of gold, silver, and copper allude to three levels of
health vs. sickness and the manner in which the ailing soul gives charity, thereby arousing Divine mercy to heal him. The name of each
metal is read as an acronym:
Zahav: Zeh Hanoten Bari
Gold: This is the healthy giver.
Kesef: K’sheyesh Sakanat Pachad
Silver: When there is the danger of fear.
Nechoshet: Netinat Hacholeh She’amar T’nu
Copper: The giving of an acutely sick person who said, "give!"
From this it is clear that the most dangerous state, the state of greatest fear, is that of copper, fear of the snake, fear of insanity.
According to the sages, in any acute state of illness, one fears losing his mind and is quick to order those present to give of his assets as he
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 The fear of the wolf is "gold," yet healthy, in comparison to that of the lion, "silver," and that of the snake, "copper."
Corresponding to the three syndromes of fear described above and their rectifications, giving "gold" rectifies the triplet of the innate,
behavioral powers of the soul (netzach-hod-yesod)--good deeds are "gold"; giving "silver" rectifies the triplet of the emotive powers of the
soul (chesed-gevurah-tiferet)--good feelings are "silver" ("love" in Kabbalah); giving "copper" rectifies the triplet of the intellectual
powers of the soul (chochmah-binah-da’at)--good, sound thoughts are "copper." Thus, though seemingly paradoxical, it is the most
precious metal, gold, that rectifies the more feminine fear of rape, and the least precious metal, copper, that rectifies the acute fear of
insanity.
In line with the theory of homeopathy--the great relevance of metals to curing disease--it may be worthwhile to examine the
efficiency of these three metals in the cure of the three fundamental syndromes of disease.
Finally, let us note that when the three three-letter words for wolf (ze'ev), lion (ari), and snake (nachash) are arranged as a
square:

‫ב‬ ‫א‬ ‫ז‬

‫י‬ ‫ר‬ ‫א‬

‫ש‬ ‫ח‬ ‫נ‬

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 the diagonal line of the square reads Zeresh, the wife of Haman, the principle archetype of Amalek in the Bible. As a feminine
figure, Zeresh personifies all three syndromes of fear in the soul, from the fear of rape to the fear of insanity. The miracle of Purim, with
the victory over Haman and Amalek, more than any other miracle or holiday, signifies the victory over fear. In the end, it is the "fear of
the Jews" and the "fear of Mordechai" that falls on all the nations. The feast of Purim alludes to the feast of Leviathan in the world to
come, no more to be afraid of anything else but God Himself, no more disease or death, the very origin of fear in the soul will laugh
forever.
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Lupus: The Dimensions of the Disease
An example of a disease that originates from the immune system and can be linked to the fear of rape (the fear of the wolf), is
Lupus. The name "Lupus" in Latin means "wolf." The French physician Cazenave named the disease Lupus in 1851 because he thought
that the rash that often develops on the skin in this disease resembled a wolf's bite. According to Kabbalah, the very fact that by Divine
providence the name "wolf" was attributed to the disease can be seen as evidence of its relation to a problem originating in the immune
system. The problem with Lupus (or any autoimmune disease) arises from a misconstrued fear of the body that what are in truth healthy
elements are those of a foreign intruder. This fear of being attacked can be likened to the rape phenomenon.
Lupus is found about 90% of the time in women, a clear indication that Lupus is primarily a feminine disease. In Kabbalah,
femininity in general is related to the sefirah of hod (the immune system)--"she is in hod."
A further indication of the relation of Lupus to the "rape syndrome" is that medical findings have noted that for many Lupus
patients the sun will either spark an episode of the disease if it is in remission or intensify the existing manifestation. Psychologically, such
a person prefers being hidden, being in the dark, in order to remain private or outside all involvement with things. The spiritual root of this
condition is an underlying fear that exposure to the sun allows the sun to enter into you and tan you. This psychophysical aversion to
tanning--similar to the fear of rape--places the sun in the position of the wolf.

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Mistaken Identity
As an autoimmune disease, Lupus creates a situation in the immune system where it is unable to distinguish the healthy cells of a
person's own body from harmful invading particles. The result is that the body produces "self-reacting antibodies"--antibodies that fight
against the healthy cells of the body itself.
The property of hod--to acknowledge or to identify--usually serves to identify the presence of a foreign substance in the body. In
a person who has Lupus, this ability becomes corrupted to the point that one cannot properly identify anything, including the disease itself
(as will be discussed presently). Lupus itself is a disease of mistaken identity where I myself turn into the other. This manifestation of
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 For the Jewish people, it can be likened to our generation, whose major dilemma is mistaken identity, where a Jew does not know
what it means to be Jewish. The crisis of our time is that not only do we not know who we are as a people but also we have come to regard
ourselves as someone we are not. Consequently, in a situation like this, a person can even come to regard his true self as something
foreign, to be rejected and fought off.
This phenomenon of mistaken identity can even cause Lupus itself to be misdiagnosed. Lupus often resembles other diseases--it
can disguise itself within its symptoms. In Kabbalah, symptoms are considered to be clothing for the disease, acting as garments through
which it puts itself on display. For this reason, Lupus can be considered a "Purim" disease, when everything is disguised. This aspect of
"dressing up" is also a feminine quality according to Kabbalah, further strengthening the connection of the disease to women. In fact,
Lupus strikes women during the years of fertility--from puberty until menopause--thus, relating to the feminine reproductive system,
which, according to Kabbalah is yesod tending toward hod (the fear of rape, as explained above). Moreover, Lupus disguises itself in
particular as syphilis, another link to sexuality and the fear of some foreign body invading oneself, the fear of rape.
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A Sense of Disconnection
Conventional medical research has classified Lupus as a collagen disease. Collagens are the basic structural proteins of
connective tissue. When Lupus afflicts the connective tissue in the body the result can be sore joints. This also parallels problems of the
psyche, as in psychological problems of disconnection, of feeling disconnected from God or from other people.
The root of the problem lies in how one understands the Kabbalistic doctrine of the tzimtum, or contraction in the creative
process. This refers to God's apparent withdrawal of His infinite light in order to produce finite created reality. If one feels this to be literal
then one will consequently feel disconnected from God. Here, this phenomenon shows up in the body as empty space between cells and
tissue which are lacking connection. If the body interprets this emptiness as literal then the joints are not bound together and pain and
soreness will ensue. On another level, if one feels disconnected psychologically and socially from other people, he will not be able to form
comfortable bonds with others.
The treatment then would entail entering into a Chassidic understanding of the tzimtzum. Seeing the contraction as non-literal
will preserve the sense of connection. One will awaken to a consciousness that on every level of reality, no matter how disconnected one
feels, it is only in one’s perception. The connection has always been there and is only now temporarily concealed. With this understanding
a person will discover that the pain of disconnection will disappear.

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Fatigue, Perseverance and Sensitivity
The concept of fatigue, a common symptom of Lupus, can also be seen as an affliction of hod. Hod, under good conditions, can
have the connotation of perseverance, as with a person who is continuously walking (toward a goal) without becoming tired. This aspect
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 On a spiritual level, the decision to continue and persevere to the end--never to give up in the middle--is the essence of a person's
process of return--teshuvah--to God. The spiritual service of teshuvah begins at the level of binah, "understanding," and concludes with
the healing of hod, as the prophet says: "And his heart shall understand [binah] and he shall return and be healed [hod]."
The fatigue that comes with Lupus appears on a physical level in pregnancy. A pregnant woman (a symbol of
binah--mother-to-be--in Kabbalah) with Lupus has a higher risk of miscarriage--an inability to see a pregnancy through to the end. Once
more we see the relation of Lupus and its symptoms to the female.
Sensitivity
Another regulatory factor in the immune system is the stability to ensure that too many antibodies are not produced. In a case
when too many antibodies are produced, instead of warding off illness, they start fighting against themselves.
Psychologically, this can be likened to a person who is over-concerned and over-worried about disease; his hyper-sensitivity
makes him more likely to feel--and often to actually become--sick.
The rectified hod, in Kabbalah and Chassidut, is characterized by "walking simply with God." To "walk simply with God"
implies one's natural focus of all of his efforts and thoughts on accomplishing his mission in life (as prescribed by the Torah) with simple
faith and trust in God to care for the well being of his body and soul (in order that he be able to perform his mission). Such a person does
not worry about disease, always conscious of God as the "healer of all flesh and doer of wonders."
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Learning from Experience
The innate wisdom of the immune system lies in its adaptability to be able to experiment through a process of trial and error until
it detects and wards off threats to the body. The means of accomplishing this comes from the creation of antibodies, which come in
contact with foreign substances and create cells to eradicate them. The expression of the sages that, "There is no wise person like one who
possesses experience" reflects this learning ability in the immune system. When something invades the body, the immune system picks up
on it and learns to react. This is alluded to in the term hod, which also means "to echo"--that is, to react.
The problem with Lupus is that the person does not know how to react to it. Such a person, on some level, does not learn from
experience. For instance, a person stumbles due to his unfamiliarity with some new experience. By trial and error, he learns how to walk
straight (through this experience) without stumbling.
Stumbling relates to the left leg, the limb of the body identified with the sefirah of hod in Kabbalah. Here, one learns how to walk
by trial and error. In Sefer Yetzirah, the "sense of walking" is controlled by the sefirah of hod, the left leg in particular.
Moreover, the word in Hebrew for the laws of the Torah--halachah--literally means "walking." Our sages say that "a person does
not properly appreciate the laws until he has stumbled in them." Even of the righteous it is written, "Seven times a righteous man
[stumbles,] falls, and rises up." The righteous one is someone who, despite the stumbling, will always rise back up having learned from the
experience. The legs--one's continual contact with the ground--"meet" or "touch" outer experience. The legs are the physical extension of
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 Recent developments in the medical world for the treatment of Lupus have seemingly taken us back to our distant past.
Plasmapheresis, which is a variation on one of the oldest medical practices, has reemerged as a viable option for dealing with Lupus.
Resembling the ancient process of bloodletting, this technique involves getting rid of the bad blood in the body. As reflected in the fact
that the physician was initially a bloodletter in the Torah, bloodletting has always been understood as a method of healing. The numerous
statements of the sages on the subject of bloodletting lend evidence to the complexity of this practice.
Bloodletting is also a hod property, which, like menstruation, aims at removing the bad blood as part of the health process. Since
the period when Lupus affects the female is during the years of her fertility, it can be suggested that if a women properly menstruates and
thereby releases her bad blood she will not contract Lupus.

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Remission and Healing
In many cases, the symptoms of Lupus may disappear either temporally or permanently. This phenomenon, referred to as
remission, is not necessarily the result of medication.
In Hebrew, the word for "remission" is hafugah. It is interesting to note that the numerical value of the two letter sub-root of
hafugah--pag--is 83. According to the sages, 83 is the total number of diseases that afflict mankind. Also, in his Code of Law,
Maimonides (who, in addition to being one of the greatest of the medieval sages was also one of the greatest physicians of his time)
arranges all the laws of the Torah into 83 sections, implying that the Torah provides the cure to all physical as well as spiritual diseases.
The numerical equivalence between the number of diseases that afflict mankind and the concept of remission teaches us that in
every disease there is the latent potential of going into remission. Every disease can appear and disappear, which, in the terminology of
Kabbalah, means that every disease can vary between the "revealed world" where it is active and the "concealed world" where it is passive
or dormant.
In Kabbalah, the "link" or "turning point" between the "revealed world" (corresponding to the
sefirah of malchut) and the "concealed world" (corresponding to the sefirah of binah) is hod. The "revealed world" (malchut) ascends to
hod while the "concealed world" (binah) descends to hod. When rectified, hod is the power of the soul that causes negative phenomena to
disappear while simultaneously causing positive phenomena to appear.
The very recognition that at any moment disease may disappear greatly reinforces the hod-characteristic described above of
"walking simply with God" (which in itself is the rectified power of hod just described as being able to cause remission). Why be
concerned or worried about disease? Who says it’s there in the first place? And even if it is, it can go as easily as it came, all by the wish
of God. It’s best to just walk simply in God’s ways.
 Healing Process
Among the key methods of Kabbalah to heal body and soul is the active engagement in meditation. Proper meditation will enable
a person to forget himself, creating the sense of self-nullification or bitul, which will help either totally rid the body of disease or at least
produce a state of remission.
Other suggestions that will work to rectify the power of hod in a person include the support system of family and friends. Their
encouragement has been shown to make dramatic improvements in the conditions of patients with Lupus. As we mentioned earlier, this
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(binah) on his disease, that understanding will positively affect the immune system (hod), enabling it to overcome the disease; for
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Most people have heard something or other about Kabbalah. But it is highly unlikely that what is going around in the general
marketplace posing as Kabbalah is anywhere close to the real thing.
What most people have been exposed to is a smorgasbord of pop psychology and self-help that pretends to have some connection
to Jewish mysticism, but it rarely, if ever, does.
It is easy to see how people are fooled. In most disciplines, you expect to know and understand something after studying it. But
when it comes to mysticism, people expect to be mystified. So they are willing to accept incomprehensible mumbo-jumbo. Kabbalah is
supposed to be mysterious and enigmatic. It's mysticism, after all! However, the basic tenets of Kabbalah include:
 Kabbalah is theology in the fullest sense - including ontology, cosmogony and cosmology.
 It is not speculative philosophy based on human insight, nor theories derived from human reasoning.
 It is a study, as it were, of Divinity and of the relationship between God and His Creation, based on the premises of revealed
truth.
 The Kabbalah takes man beyond the normative understanding of reason.
 It goes beyond the exoteric part of Torah and transcends normative existence.
 It uncovers many of the infinite layers of the secrets of life, of Creation, of the soul, of the heavenly spheres.
 It penetrates beyond the garments and the body of the Torah.
 It is the very core and soul of Torah, the ultimate revelation of Divinity - exposing the inner meaning, effects and purpose of
Torah and mitzvot.
  The illumination emanating from the Kabbalah ignites the soul of man, setting it on fire in the awareness of a deeper and
higher reality. Its study and insights are themselves mystical experiences.
 The Kabbalah is all this - but always and exclusively within the context of Torah.
 As a body cannot function without a soul, so the soul is ineffective without the body.
 The soul of the Torah (nistar, the esoteric part of the Torah) can never be separated from the body of the Torah (nigleh, the
exoteric parts; Halachah, the commandments and practices prescribed by the Torah).
 Kabbalah reduced to spiritual or philosophical symbolism, stripped from the observance of the mitzvot, is worthless mumbo-
jumbo, an empty shell.
 This is the first and foremost difference between Jewish mysticism and all other kinds and forms. That is why Jewish
mysticism can never fall into the category of a cult.
 The great mystics and philosophers outside Judaism, in the East and in the West, were honest and sincere sages.
 They did seek truth.
 They did not look for answers to justify or verify any of their preconceived notions. They were not indulging their egos. And
many did discover and develop profound theories and insights which stir the imagination and move the human spirit.
 Some had glimpses of ultimate reality. Yet, in spite of all this, they worked in a chameleonic void. They could move only as
far as finite and fallible man is able to reach on his own.
 Their insights or findings, therefore, are either humanly verifiable (that is, logically self-evident truth or tautologies) or else
speculative truth which at best contains an element of possibility but never the assurance of certitude.
 The Kabbalah, on the other hand, builds on the revealed truth of Torah.
 The validity of its speculative theories and subjective experiences must be, and is, tested and verified by that truth in order to
be worthy of consideration, to be viable and acceptable. It has, and continually uses, objective criteria to make it consistent
with, and as reliable as, Halachah.
WHAT KABBALAH IS AND ISN'T
In order to understand what Kabbalah is and what it isn't, let us use the following illustration.
A researcher sits in his lab examining all sorts of atomic phenomena. He smashes atoms at great speeds, and records what he sees
happening. He is very meticulous in his work, and may even draw some immediate conclusions from the data at hand. But he leaves it at
that.

The kabbalist describes the

abstract but we can still sense
that there is a concrete and
solid reality that he is
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A great scientist picks up these notes, reads them and ponders their meaning. He begins to construct a mega-picture. He tries to envision
what the entire system may be like. He knows that there are no instruments, nor can there be, to actually see the particles he imagines, and
therefore he gropes for metaphors that will accurately connect the bits of data that the physicist collected. Thus, he begins to speak of
"super strings," "atomic tunnels," "energy bridges," and "ten dimensions."
A third person, who has a highly fertile mind but with no sense of science, is eavesdropping. His imagination has been fired and,
in no time at all, he is carrying forth about people that have mysteriously disappeared in "atomic tunnels," and unlimited sources of energy
contained in various of the "ten dimensions."
These three people illustrate the different approaches to Kabbalah.
The "data" or facts that Kabbalah deals with are the narrative of the Torah, and its entire body of religious law. The "researcher"
represents a person who sees the laws and narrative as they are, understands their immediate meaning, but does not get the larger picture.
The "great scientist" represents the Kabbalist who sees the various local points and then begins to get a feel for the greater
picture. He needs metaphors to describe the abstract unity he perceives, and he is aware that this tool is likely to be vague and only
approaching the understanding that he has acquired. Although limited by the tools at his disposal, the complex picture the great scientist
communicates can still give us a sense of the reality that he is grappling with.
And then there is the pseudo-Kabbalist — "the eavesdropper" — whose Kabbalah is basically unrelated to Torah, except perhaps
as a springboard for his imagination. He has discovered "sources of energies," "divine emanations," and ways to "expand consciousness,"
but it all stems from his fanciful illusions.
IN SUMMARY
 Kabbalah is to Torah what philosophy is to science.
 Like science, the Torah gives us the facts that are fully perceived sensually and rationally quantifiable.
 Like philosophy, Kabbalah gives us the grander abstract picture that the facts present.

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 Magickal/Kabalistic Squares:
How to Correctly Use These
For many years, I have come across the use of 'Kabalistic Squares' sometimes called 'Magical Squares.' Truth be known, these
like nearly everything else of the occult, originated in the Far East. Sadly, because of the massive destruction of spiritual knowledge, the
true way to use these has been destroyed and corrupted. Given several different sources, each presented a lame explanation of these
powerful squares on how to correctly use them. Western occultism corrupted by Jewish filth instructs taking the numbers and converting
them [according to the Hebrew version of numerology] into their versions of 'sigils. 'Other sources from books on mantras [from Far
Eastern authors] instruct to 'draw the planetary square on a piece of paper and carry it with you.' Other sources pretty much echo these two
examples. It is glaringly obvious that is not the correct way to use these.
On 11/28/10, Demons gave me the real formula for using these powerful squares. First, they are called 'Kabalistic Squares.' Now,
most of you know the TRUE Kabalah is for making use of the chanting of sound and vibration to invoke certain energies and/or to
produce certain desired results in the material world. So, both of the above from popular sources is obviously bullshit explanations at
trying to replace the loss of true spiritual knowledge. In studying from Eastern sources, I have found that these squares are included in
books that have mantras [mantras are words of power], BUT there are no real instructions on how to effectively use them. It is a given that
certain mantras are to be recited a certain number of times for a certain number of days and so forth. Point being, this is what a
Kabalistic/Magickal Square reveals.

The Kabalistic/Magickal Square reveals a certain sequence for the recitation of a specific mantra. These workings are the most
powerful I have ever done, and are not for those who are new to meditation. They can generate an extreme amount of energy, especially in
the chakra the particular square represents. All of your chakras should be open, in having performed the chakra opening meditations on the
Joy of Satan Meditation.
The energy seems to build and becomes exceptionally strong about halfway into the working. It is imperative not to skip any days
in the working, as this will ruin the entire working and you will have to start over again. It is also very important that you are exact and
precise in the number of repetitions given for each day.
For example: In using the Kabalistic Square of the Sun, one would want to recite a mantra for the Sun six hundred and sixty-six
times, as this is the total sum of the numbers of the Square of the Sun. The mantra would be recited/vibrated a number of times for a period
of 36 days, as there are 36 squares for the Sun.
KABALISTIC/MAGICKAL SQUARE OF THE SUN FOR EMPOWERING CHAKRAS, STRENGTHENING A
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would begin on the first day with vibrating the mantra 31 times for that day. You begin in the lower right hand corner of the square and go
from right to left, then shift from left to right in the next row, as the arrows illustrate.
The following day, you would recite the specific solar mantra you are using a total of 2 times; the next day 4, and so on until you
reach the sixth day where you would vibrate the mantra a total of 36 times and the 7th day, you would switch to the immediate above row
and vibrate the mantra 25 times, then the following day, 29 times and so forth, ending on the 36th day at square 1, where you would
vibrate the mantra only once, as instructed in the square.

KABALISTIC/MAGICKAL SQUARE OF THE SUN FOR MATERIAL SUCCESS, PROSPERITY, AND EARTHLY [NON-
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 For material success, prosperity, and progress in earthly [non-spiritual] affairs, the mantra should be recited from top to bottom as
shown in the example square of the Sun at left. You would begin on the first day with vibrating the mantra 1 time for that day. You begin
in the upper right hand corner of the square and go from top to bottom- 1, then the next day 30, the third day 24, fourth day 13, fifth day
12, sixth day 31, then the next day on to next row, as the arrows illustrate with 2, the next day 26 and so forth, ending on the 36th day at
square 6, where you would vibrate the mantra 6 times, as instructed in the square. In continuing the example for using the Sun Square, you
would want to begin the mantra when the Sun is strong, either in its sign of exaltation [Aries] or home sign of Leo. NEVER do any solar
rituals or work when the Sun is in Libra [sign of its fall] or Aquarius [sign of its detriment]. All solar rituals and workings for the Sun
should be started on a Sunday [day of the Sun] and during the hours of the Sun. You can find the hours of the Sun by downloading the
Chronos Program, which is indispensible.
The Sun working should ideally be started during daylight hours when the Sun is high in the sky and strong, like between 10:00
am and 14:00 [2 pm], if possible.
Each day, the mantra chosen for the Sun should be recited during the hours of the Sun.
These are standard Sanskrit Mantras that have been used for thousands of years. You should feel the energy almost immediately.
When you are finished with the vibration, if you are working on tangible prosperity [non-spiritual] goals, it is important to direct
the energy you raised by stating an affirmation several times while visualizing your goal in the present reality and present tense.
These workings should be performed, both the spiritual and the material, before and during hard Saturn transits to strengthen the
planet/s being hit and also to offset the misfortune caused by Saturn.

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 *While there are some texts and doctrines that claim the third chakra is ruled by the planet Mars, we disagree. The reason being
is that the root [Bija] mantra/vibration for the third chakra has always been RA/RAM, which is a variation of 'RA' as in AMON RA, the
Egyptian God of the Sun. The word 'God' is also a term for the chakras.

Opening the Soul

Opening your soul will open your spiritual eyes and lead you to see the truth and obtain enlightenment. In addition, you will
discover many so-called "supernatural" powers within yourself when you empower your chakras. When the chakras are correctly aligned
and empowered, healing of both physical, and mental ailments will often occur miraculously.

Azazel who is a Master of Spiritual Alchemy worked with me in detail on each one of these meditations. 7/21/07, several have
been revised in light of new knowledge. These meditations are extremely powerful and often, the effects can be felt hours later. It is
important to follow instructions and if you are new to power meditation, to go slow. If you have already done the former .meditations, it is
fine to do these. Quite a few people reported little or no effects from the former meditations that were taken from books.

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 There are a certain number of repetitions for each exercise. If you find you are getting over stimulated, it is advised you end the
exercise and back off. The exercise can be resumed at a later date while you give your nervous system time to adjust to the increased life
force. It is strongly recommended to give yourself a few days or more between each exercise.
People who have problems with seizures/epilepsy, or who are on psychiatric medications should not perform any of these power
meditations, with the exception of void meditation, unless given the ok by their physician. They are highly effective in opening the
chakras and stimulating the kundalini. These new meditations are filled with Satanic energy. Those who have not dedicated or are
outsiders should give this consideration. For dedicated Satanists, the effects should be very positive in opening and empowering the
chakras and in increasing personal power. These meditations produce very rapid results. Standard kundalini meditations of the New Age
variety can take years to have a pronounced effect. These meditations, like Satanism are the real thing.Void meditation is highly
recommended in order to control the thoughts and mind that will be stimulated by the opening of the chakras. There are a certain number
of repetitions for each exercise. If you find you are getting over stimulated, it is advised you end the exercise and back off. The exercise
can be resumed at a later date while you give your nervous system time to adjust to the increased life force. The meditations are performed
with specific chants for each chakra. Each chant is based on the Yogic Humming Breath. With this breath, you inhale to fill your lungs and
with the exhale, you vibrate the chant until you are out of breath, then you breathe in and fill your lungs as before. This breath is normally
used with the throat chakra;
1. Inhale through your nose, filling your lungs
2. Exhale on one long vibration, this will draw out the exhale
3. Breathe in again and repeat. Some of the chants/vibrations are based upon runes. Runes are based upon the constellations and
are the most ancient of alphabets. They are the original form of writing and the cuneiform script was derived from them.
* Many of the runes can still be seen in the cuneiform characters. The runes have always been an abomination to the xian church,
more so than with any other form of magick. For the first through fourth chakras, it is necessary to apply what is known as the
"Jalandahara Bandha." This is where you nod your head and press your chin firmly, but gently against your chest. This greatly facilitates
the effects of the chants in the lower chakras. Mudras [hand positions] are used as these connect certain circuits within the fingers and
redirect the life force to the chakra being opened. Some of these are difficult, especially if your hands are larger.
These mudras are helpful, but not necessary. If you find any of these hand positions difficult, just leave them out.
You should focus on the chakras in the middle of your body. Extensions are along the spine and in the front of the body. Opening and
empowering these are more advanced and specific meditations are given in the advanced meditation volume. Too much stimulation right
away is undesirable. Everyone comes to Satanism on different levels. Those of us who empowered our souls in past lives will be much
more sensitive to the meditations. This is inborn, but anyone who performs the following exercises will eventually open their chakras. *
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  Opening the Third Eye
This exercise is done with a specific tone and chant. You need to do this exercise for 4 days in a row. Regular meditation on the
third eye should follow to completely open it up and establish an energy uptake. This exercise only gets it going. Further work is needed
and must be consistent to reap maximum results.
Note: Steps 1 and 2 are optional. Steps 3-7 are necessary.

1. Sit with your back straight.

2. Place your hands in the position as shown in the photo. Your for people who are right handed, your right hand should make a
fist around your left index finger; for people who are left-handed, your left hand should make a fist around your right index finger. The
thumbnail should press on the side of the finger as shown, at the spot where the cuticle ends.

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 When you feel a very faint electrical shock, you will know you have the correct spot. Don't get discouraged if you cannot find it.
It should be apparent in those who have naturally stronger auras. What this does is redirect the flow of energy to the third eye.

This mudra can be used at any time during regular meditation on the third eye. Keep this position throughout the meditation.
*NOTE: THIS HAND POSITION IS OPTIONAL. THE REST OF THE STEPS 3 - 7 ARE NECESSARY
3. Breathe in through your nose and on the exhale vibrate "Thoth." Thoth is the Moon God and the ruler of the 6th chakra and
third eye is the moon. Release your breath slowly through your mouth and vibrate:TH-TH-TH-TH-OH-OH-OH-TH-TH-TH in one long
exhale (vibrate the sound one time per exhale, as with the Yogic "humming breath").Now this is important. Keep the TH and OH sounding
at the same time. You should be making the TH sound all throughout the exhale. Your tongue will be vibrating between your teeth. It may
take a few seconds to adjust this to where you feel it in the middle of your forehead (3rd eye), don’t worry, just keep on going. Try to get
it to the correct vibration where you can feel it in your forehead. This can take some experimenting. Just do the best you can. You may
have to try as many as ten to fifteen times or more to get it right.
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 5. Now, align your third eye correctly by visualizing it point end facing inside
as illustrated at left. The color of the third eye is brilliant white, like a miniature sun.
6. It is very important the above exercise be done for FOUR consecutive days, preferably 24 hours apart. Then it is a done deal
and you will have performed the initial step of opening and activating your third eye.
7. After you are finished, it is important to meditate on your third eye to get the energy flowing, this way it will fully open. Just
close your eyes and "look" at the 3rd eye in the middle of your forehead. It is important to relax and not to strain your eye muscles, even
though your eyes are closed. At first, there is usually just blackness depending on how active your 3rd eye is, then possibly swirling colors
and shapes like a kaleidoscope. Like scrying into a mirror, the colors and shapes will give way to images when you do the meditation long
enough and regularly. Remember to keep your gaze soft and relaxed. Feeling pressure here or a knot is normal after the above exercise is
completed. This usually diminishes in time.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
1. One of the first experiences is a headache or pressure in the center of the forehead. This sensation may also feel like it is
originating from within, usually an inch or more beneath the surface of the forehead as it affects the sixth chakra. This is a positive
indication the pineal gland is awakening and beginning to function in a healthy manner. You may also find you can feel this ache or
pressure whenever you focus your attention on your third eye or meditate on your third eye. This is perfectly normal and eases with time.
*Some people can experience a migraine lasting several hours. The severity of the side effects will depend on how atrophied
your pineal gland is to begin with.

Opening the Crown Chakra

In order for this to work properly, you must have already performed the Opening of the Third Eye.

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 The effects of this exercise are extremely pleasurable. A feeling of

lightness should follow. Some people may feel energy or tingling inside their heads, or completely covering their heads; a slight
pressure in the crown area and intense euphoria. The pleasant light feeling is what makes astral projection and astral travel easy.
The bliss state can occur hours and even days later.
When done properly, this exercise will stimulate the pineal gland and crown chakra. By continually stimulating the pineal
gland, it will grow and become active. The pineal gland is the psychic seat of the soul. With this revised meditation, the chant is
much more powerful and effective. It is based on the Björk rune.* Opening this pathway is also very healing for drug addicts as it
naturally induces extreme pleasure. This exercise should be done only to initially open your crown chakra and stimulate your
pineal gland. The vibration is very intense and effective, but produces quite a headache which can occur the following day. If your
crown chakra is open, you will feel a lightness and a sense of bliss. If you do not experience these indications after a period of 4-5
days, you can redo this exercise again as many times as needed to open your crown. After this initial exercise, there are different
meditations you can do to activate your pineal gland and stimulate your crown chakra further. I will be adding these to the
meditation section and also link them on this page.
1. Breathe in deeply and hold your breath for a count of 4; do this 5 times. This helps you to be relaxed, focused and enter
into a trance state. Then focus all of your concentration on your 3rd eye. You should begin to feel a slight pressure sensation or
awareness of your 3rd eye.

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 2. Now, place your hands in the position shown at left and take a deep breath as you
did for the awakening one exercise and hold it for as long as comfortable- (do not push this) and release your breath vibrating b-
b-b-b-b-b-b-b (vibrate with a deep, soft hum with the lips almost closed) The vibration should sound like a bee. The bee was sacred
in Ancient Egypt and many other ancient cultures for this very reason.

It is ok to adjust your pitch. You should focus on and feel the vibration in your third eye, then focus on your pineal gland.
You should be 1/3rd the way through of your drawn out vibrating exhale and feel the vibration in your pineal gland. Then focus
on your crown chakra and feel the vibration in your crown chakra and continue to extend your exhale as long as you are able to.
Breath in again, repeat this 4 times. This exercise is extremely powerful, much more powerful than the former version.
Now, VERY IMPORTANT-
Remember to concentrate on your forehead (3rd eye area), then your pineal gland and finally your crown chakra. You
should regulate the exhale so it evens out. This is done for the duration of each chant.
Summary:
1. Breath in 2. Begin to exhale, vibrating b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b 3. Concentrate on and feel the vibration in your 3rd eye 4.
Concentrate on and feel the vibration in your pineal gland 5. Concentrate on and feel the vibration in your crown chakra
Repeat 3 more times for a total of 4 times.

Now align your crown chakra by visualizing it point down as illustrated at left.

The Björk rune bestows intuition, protects energy, gathers and directs the powers of the four elements, is healing and
revitalizes the life force.

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Note the bee stinger on the rear of Tutankhamun's coffin headdress.

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 Opening the Throat Chakra
To activate the throat chakra, fold your hands together as in the photo, thumbs touching side by side- do not fold the
thumbs. **This hand position is difficult. For those of you with larger hands, it can be skipped. It is best to be relaxed

and not in any pain or discomfort while performing these exercises.

Take a deep breath; hold as in the other awakening exercises and then vibrate: "Nebo" until your breath is fully
released.
N-N-N-N-EH-EH-EH-EH-B-B-B-B-OH-OH-OH-OH
The important thing is to feel it strongly in your throat, above the hollow. Do this 5-7 times. Remember- getting the
correct tone can take some practice. The chant should vibrate your throat area. This exercise can be done once a week or more as
needed.

Now align your throat chakra point down as illustrated at left.

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Opening the Heart Chakra

Azazel explained the crossing of the arms completes a circuit that directly affects the heart chakra.

1. Sit comfortabley, relax and go into a meditative state.

2. Cross your arms as in the example at the bottom of the page. Your hands should be touching your shoulders near your
armpits.

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 3. Position your hands so your thumb connects with your ring and little finger, leaving your index and middle fingers
pointed straight.
4. Take a deep breath and nod your head so your chin is gently pressed into your chest. Keep your chin firmly against
your chest during each exhale, only raising your head to inhale.
5. Focus your attention on your heart chakra. Exhale and vibrate "Amon"
AH-AH-AH-AH-M-M-M-UH-UH-UH-N-N-N
5. Focus your attention on your heart chakra.
6. Extend the N-N-N-N-N until you have completely exhaled. Try to adjust the tone so you feel it in the middle of your
chest where your heart chakra is located.
7. Repeat eight times.

8. Visualize the image at left, where your heart chakra is and yourself engulfed in a vibrant green aura

and focus your attention on feeling your heart chakra for several minutes.
Try to adjust the tone so you feel it in the middle of your chest where your heart chakra is located.

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Opening the Solar Plexus Chakra

1. Sit in a comfortable position with your spine straight.

2. Relax and go into a meditative state.

3. Place your hands in the solar mudra illustrated at left. [This step is optional]

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 4. Inhale fully and drop your chin to your chest. Keep your chin gently, but firmly pressed against your chest throughout the
entire exhale, only raising your head during the inhale.

5. Vibrate "RA"
R-R-R-R-AH-AH-AH-AH-AH until you are out of breath, concentrating on your solar plexus chakra. Adjust the vibration of the
chant so you can feel it in your solar plexus chakra.
6. Repeat 5 times.
7. Now, align your solar chakra point facing down as illustrated at left, by visualizing it. The color of the solar chakra is bright
gold.

Opening the Sacral Chakra

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 1. Fold your hands. DO NOT fold

your thumbs, place them side by side and keep your palms together. 2. Inhale and fill your lungs. 3. Drop your chin to your chest.
4. Contract your anus.

5. Exhale and chant I-I-N-N-N-N-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G-G (rhymes with the English

word "Thing.") and concentrate on your second sacral chakra.
6. Align your chakra point facing upwards as illustrated at left.
Repeat the above eight times. When you are finished, visualize yourself in an orange aura for a few minutes while focusing
on feeling your sacral chakra.

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 The "Ing" Rune illustrated at left represents the creative life force ruled by this chakra. The

magickal qualities of the Ing Rune are its use in sex magick and fertility. The sacral chakra is the sexual chakra.

Opening the Base Chakra

To open the base chakra, place your hands in the position shown in the photo, like the sign of the horns. Your finger pads should
be touching and your thumbs should be touching side by side down to the fleshy part known in palmistry as the "Mount of Venus." This
mudra produces a heat sensation in the hands and stimulates the base chakra. Don't worry if you cannot feel the heat sensation as this takes
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 Breathe in and fill your lungs, but not to discomfort and with the exhale, make the s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s hissing
sound. The Sigel Rune symbolizes the Satanic Lightening Bolt which is a manifestation of the kundalini serpent and also the
creation; the spark of life. Kundalini is like lightening.
While exhaling with the hissing sound, try to imagine/feel your base chakra as very hot and visualize it about the size of a pea, opening
and expanding into a vortex. Spin this vortex. Continue visualizing your chakra lighting up into red/gold and expanding with a bright
white/gold fire, about the size of a silver dollar coin in diameter and imagine the feeling of it growing hotter as it gets brighter.
The hissing breath should be done seven times.
Align your base chakra point facing upwards as you did with your sacral chakra.

Opening the Shoulder Chakras

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Opening the shoulder chakras will further align the soul and open energy pathways to the palm chakras, greatly empowering them. In
addition, the shoulder chakras contain the wings of the soul. For more information, For those of you who are not Satanists- NEVER
FORGET- THIS KNOWLEDGE CAME FROM THE POWERS OF HELL!! THIS KNOWLEDGE IS FROM SATAN!!

To open your shoulder chakras:

1. visualize them as in the illustration at left.

2. Focus a white-gold brilliant light on them, inhale, and on the exhale, vibrate Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z, while focusing the sound into
them.
3. Do this nine times. A feeling of aching, or pressure is a positive sign you were successful in opening them. This feeling can extend to
your arms and can feel sort of like they are falling asleep.
Now, align your chakras:
1. Begin with the base chakra and turn the cone so the point is upwards.
2. Do the same with the sacral chakra.
3. Now focus on your solar plexus chakra and align it point down.
4. Focus your attention on your crown chakra and turn the point down.
5. Do the same with your sixth and throat chakras.
6. Now, focus on your heart chakra and visualize two points coming together and intersecting as shown in the illustration directly below:

7. Finish by again focusing on your shoulder chakras and visualize them pointing inward.

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Opening the 10th and 11th Temple Chakras

The 10th and 11th temple chakras are located right behind the temples, as shown on the left, a bit forward from the tip of the ear,
and are extensions of the 6th chakra.

To open these chakras, just turn your attention to each one and visualize it

point facing in. Then do the same on the other side. A weird feeling of aching, heaviness, pressure, or aching is a positive sign you
have correctly located and opened them. The temple chakras are extensions of the sixth chakra.

Opening the 12th and 13th Chakras

The hip chakras are the same on each side and at the center of the hip, standing sideways, as seen at left.

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 To open these chakras, just turn your attention to each one and visualize it
point facing in. Then do the same on the other side.
A weird feeling of aching, heaviness, or pressure, is a positive sign you have correctly located and opened them. The hip
chakras are extensions of the base chakra, but like the shoulder chakras in proximity to the heart, they are located a bit higher.

Opening the Hand Chakras

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 What this exercise does, when done consistently is to establish an energy circuit within the hand chakras. This energy can
be used for healing, opening other chakras, applying energy or as with Dim Mak, the "death touch." It also helps with telekinesis
(moving objects with one's mind and pyrokinesis (setting objects on fire using the powers of the mind and aura). In order to
advance with these gifts, a powerful aura is needed to act on the auras of objects.
This exercise should be done at least once a day to get your energy flowing freely through your hand chakras.

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1.Sit comfortably and relax. Try to go into a trance as the deeper the trance and level of concentration, the better the
results, especially when beginning this exercise. After an energy current within the hand chakras is open and flowing, this can be
done anywhere at will.
2.Put your hands facing each other, fingertips almost touching and relaxed. (Your fingers can be slightly bent as in the
illustration).
3.With the pad of your thumb, press into the palm of each of your hands, right in the hollow part.
4.Now, focus intensly upon your hands, especially your palms. Feel the area you pressed in with your thumb.
5.Keep focusing all of your concentration and begin to feel a warm glow and energy between your palms.
6.Begin to move your hands an inch or two apart slowly and back again to where your fingertips are almost touching. Try
to feel the energy between the palms of your hands. The more you practice and the stronger your energy becomes, keep moving
your hands in and out, further and further apart until you can feel your energy as far apart as two or more feet.
7.Now, visualize a ball of white hot fire like the sun as in the picture above. Later on, you can use colors. Feel the heat and
energy from this ball of fire between your hands. This may feel as a tingling or throbbing. For some people, it may even feel cold.
The important thing is to get this energy flowing and to *feel* it.
8.Now let your arms hang down and relax. Focus on energy flowing down your arms into your hands. This may feel tingly
and your lower arms and hands may feel pumped. This is a sign the enrgy is flowing. Now repeat steps 5-7 above.
9.Do the above exercise 4 times. This exercise should be done every day for as long as it takes to really open your hand
chakras and establish a permanent flow of energy. With the proper practice, you should be able to feel powerful energy between
your hands when your hands are more than a foot apart.After you have accomplished a strong energy field in your hands, practice
extending this energy to your fingertips to open your fingertip chakras.

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 Opening the Feet Chakras

This exercise is done standing. Relax and "breathe" in energy through the bottoms of your feet, mainly your heels. The
feet chakras tie directly into the base chakra and sacral chakra. This may result in stimulating your sex organs as well as the feet
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 Continue drawing the energy up through your feet into your base chakra and up

your spine and out your crown. Continue breathing the energy in for a few minutes.
The feet chakras are very important for being able to draw in energy. This drawing in of energy is important for healing
yourself, healing others and spellworking.

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 The third eye is an EXTENSION of the 6th chakra, which is located directly beneath the crown chakra, right in the
middle of the brain. OPENING the 6th chakra [this is done the exact same way as with the third eye and should only be done after
opening all of the other chakras], will help to activate the pineal gland and much more. See The third eye mudra is unnecessary.
Because of the power of opening this chakra, I do not recommend to open it until you have opened all of your other
chakras. Your third eye should also be all the way open, as it acts as a vent for the powerful energies of the sixth chakra.
I just found this recently through my own experiences in meditation. Every book I have read [plenty] focuses on the third
eye, not the 6th chakra, which is directly in back of the third eye. I have found through my own experience, the 6th chakra directly
ties into the pineal gland and activates it. It seems to be much more powerful than the third eye.

1. Sit with your back straight, breathe in through your nose and on the exhale vibrate "Thoth." Release your breath
slowly through your mouth and vibrate: TH-TH-TH-TH-OH-OH-OH-TH-TH-TH in one long exhale (vibrate the sound one time
per exhale, as with the Yogic "humming breath") and try to concentrate the vibration on your 6th chakra. Now this is important.
Keep the TH and OH sounding at the same time. You should be making the TH sound all throughout the exhale. Your tongue will
be vibrating between your teeth. It may take a few seconds to adjust this to where you feel it in your 6th chakra, don’t worry, just
keep on going. Try to get it to the correct vibration where you can feel it in the middle of your brain. This can take some
experimenting. Just do the best you can. You may have to try as many as ten to fifteen times or more to get it right.
2. Do the above 4 times in a row and then relax.
3. Now, align your sixth chakra correctly by visualizing it point end facing down as illustrated at left. The color of the
sixth chakra is bluish-violet.
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 Opening the Minor Chakras
To open the minor chakras, it is important that you have already opened the major charkas and have an energy flow to
where you can feel it.
To open your minor chakras, just direct and focus your energy into them and visualize them lighting up with the enery.
Ideally, you should be able to feel them.

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Minor Chakras of the Body

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Points for Psychic/ Astral Sight

Pineal Gland

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Minor Chakras of the face

Top Chakras above the Head

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 The Breath:
The Basis of Magick, Energy
Manipulation, and Mind Power
1.Sit in a comfortable chair or lie down on a comfortable spot and relax.
2.Imagine and will, with each inhale, not only your lungs are breathing, inhaling air, but also your whole body is breathing in
energy. You inhale with your entire body. The breath acts as a focus for absorbing energy.
3.Know that along with your lungs, each single inch of your body simultaneously absorbs energy. Like a dry sponge when dipped
into water absorbs, your body should absorb energy with each inhalation.

Since everyone is individual, how each of us feels the energy will be different in some respects.
To reverse this, exhale energy out. This can make you tired and shouldn’t be done regularly other than to get a grip on how to do
it.

*Exhaling energy is for empowering talismans, charging sigils, healing- anything, and everything when you want to put energy
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 *Energy can also be inhaled and absorbed and then directed to a specific area of your body for healing.
*In a very short time, you should be able to feel the energy when you breathe it in. As you advance, you will be able to see it
without trying to visualize it.
*Feeling in this exercise is most important, especially when you are new. Do not try to see the energy as this can be a distraction.
Just get a feel for it.
*This exercise is the most important for working with your mind and manipulating energy, which is the foundation of all magick.

As you advance, you can use this technique of energy absorption to absorb energy from the Sun and from just about anything you
choose.

Circulating Energy

This meditation is the most powerful. It is done by martial artists and advanced meditators. It enables the practitioner to feel,
control and direct energy.
Be patient. You more than likely will need 15 minutes to half an hour set aside for this to begin with. Again, everything is
individual. In the beginning, for most people, the energy will be slow in coming and will move like molasses, but this varies according to
one's development in past lives. Normally with repeated meditations, it will speed up and you will be able to direct it at will.
This exercise is more in FEELING, rather than in visualization.
1. Focus on your crown chakra. Just sit 3-4 minutes and meditate on this chakra. You may feel it as a sort of crawling sensation.
This is normal. When one advances or on occasion, there is an intense feeling of bliss. You may also feel a pressure there.
2. Now focus on your third eye. Meditate on your third eye for several minutes. Feeling a pressure here is normal.
3. Move your attention to your throat chakra and do the same as with the above two chakras.
4. Move your energy to your heart chakra and focus for a few minutes.
5. Focus now on your solar plexus and do the same.
6. Follow with your second/sacral chakra- do the same.
7. Now focus on the area between your perinium. This is between the rectum and scrotum for men and between the rectum and
vagina for women. This is a power spot. Visualize the energy glowing brightly like the sun here.
8. Move the energy to your base chakra and meditate for 3-4 minutes or so on your base chakra.
9. Now, direct the energy up your spine into your second chakra. (This is the second chakra located on your spine- with the first
circulation, we focused on the chakras in the front, we are now directing the energy up the back).
10. Continue to do the same, directing the energy up into each chakra, one by one located in the spine, until you reach your
crown.
11. This time, you can direct the energy without pausing, moving it along down the front of your body chakra by chakra until you
stop again at the perinium and direct the energy up your spine.

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 Keep circulating the energy as long as you wish. This exercise will enable you to control and direct energy. This is the foundation
of all power. You will establish a mind connection to where you are able to focus and the energy will follow. This can be used for healing,
empowering or otherwise.

 
 

The Necronomicon Meditations

 For maximum effectiveness, the Necronomicon meditations must be performed according to the planets. The dates and times
listed below some of the meditations are given in Greenwich Time [Universal Time]. These meditations were taken from the
1586 copy of the Necronomicon. For a full article regarding the authenticity of the Necronomicon,
click here. When working with these mediations, you will find the Necronomicon is very real and very powerful. The title
"Necronomicon" translates into "Book of Dead Names." This is not a book of necromancy. Only the uninitiated believe it as
such, or worse, total fools believe it to be a "work of fiction," but in fact, it is a grimoire of instructions for opening the soul,
using vibrations [the names]. The names are "dead" in the sense that they have not been used in thousands of years,
especially with the coming of the false programs of Christianity and Islam. Unlike the many mainstream and popular
methods of opening the chakras, instructed with opening from the base up [which is extremely unwise and very dangerous],
this little book gives very accurate and safe methods and is even more precise and detailed with opening the chakras at their
own optimal times in accordance with the planets that rule them.
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Necronomicon Meditation for Opening the Third Eye
The following meditation must be performed during a powerful waxing full Moon. The Moon should not be debilitated or in its
sign of detriment [Capricorn] or fall [Scorpio]. This meditation is most powerful when performed with a powerful full Moon, when the
moon is in its home sign of Cancer or when it is exalted in the sign of Taurus, otherwise, you will be wasting your time. The ancients knew
patience in regards to power. This meditation must be done at night and preferably directly under the light of the full Moon.
1. Sit quietly and focus on your third eye.
2. Breathe in and on the exhale, chant Nanna: N-N-N-N-N-N-N-N-AH-AH-AH-N-N-N-N-N-N-N-N-AH-AH-AH
3. It is very important to FEEL the chant in your third eye so adjust the tone accordingly.
4. Do not try to force your breathing. Feel free to take extra breaths in-between the chanting.
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STEPS ONE THROUGH SIX SHOULD ALL BE DONE AT THE

SAME TIME AND AS ONE STEP.
7. When you are finished with the vibration, meditate for a few minutes the sigil.
Opening Blocked Chakras
There are several ways to open blocked chakras. It is best to do them all and be consistent. You can work this into your daily
meditation program. Normally, there are three major knots. One at the base, one at the heart and one at the 6th chakra. Usually, our base
chakra is open. A burning sensation or feeling of intense pressure in one of the chakras usually indicates the one above it is blocked. For
example, some people experience a burning in the throat, which indicates the 6th chakra is blocked.
1. Hand Energy
 One way to unblock and empower a chakra is once you have a strong energy flow through your palm chakras and fingertips,
you can apply this to your individual chakras. You should feel a tingling sensation and heat radiating from your palm chakras
that indicates they are empowered and active.
 Place your hand over whatever chakra you feel needs more energy and relax. Direct the energy from your palm chakra into
the selected chakra for anywhere from 5-15 minutes. A warm or burning sensation in the chakra during and afterward,
indicates the chakra is receiving the energy.
 Doing this regularly will strengthen the selected chakra.
2. Chakra Breathing.
 Inhale and breathe in color energy into the blocked chakra. The energy should be the same color as the chakra you are
working on.
 Hold your breath for a count of six and visualize your chakra opening. Most agree the best method is to visualize the bud of a
flower blooming. Make sure you visualize the correct color.
 Exhale and brighten and expand the chakra
 Inhale through your base chakra brilliant white-gold light and direct it up your spine and through the chakra you are trying to
open and direct it out your crown.
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3. Sexual Orgasm
 This is what the old alchemy texts implied. Just keep hitting it with orgasmic energy. Visualize a brilliant light ascending into
and through the chakra. This works well to open a meditation.
4. Breathe in through your entire aura and body the color energy of the blocked chakra. Visualize this energy growing brighter
and brighter and expanding with each exhale. Repeat several times.
5. The most potent way is through vibration. Use of Runic vibrations and/or certain vibrations in Sanskrit will open your chakras
very fast. Focus on and vibrate [aloud] into the chakra you wish to open, while visualizing a white-gold powerful energy upon the chakra.
The THOR rune is very effective for opening stubborn areas. The working needs to be repeated every night, preferably during a waxing
moon- from new to full. Eventually, the chakra will be strong enough to naturally take up energy on its own. Strong chakras can absorb
energy. Weak chakras that are blocked are depleted and unable to attract and absorb energy on their own. Weak and blocked areas create
diseases associated with the particular chakra and visa-versa- diseases create the weak chakra.
*Choose one of more of the above exercises and do it/them daily until the problem is corrected.

Preliminary Meditations for Invoking the Elements

In order to really become adept, one must master the elements. This is also the message of the Mage card of the Tarot. You must
be healthy to invoke the elements. For those of you who wish to go slowly, these preliminary meditations can help:
For Fire:
1. Sit quietly and relax.
2. Visualize a large bonfire. *Hear* the crackling and *feel* the heat, then *smell* the heat. Do this for five minutes.
For Water:
1. Sit quietly and relax.
2. Visualize yourself wading in water. This can be a lake, the river or the ocean. *Feel* the water, *hear* the water and *smell*
the water, like you are actually there. Do this for five minutes.
For Earth:
1. Sit quietly and relax.
2. Visualize yourself walking barefoot on the earth. This is best if you can visulize yourself walking on soil in a farm field as this
is very close to the element of earth. *Feel* the soil under your bare feet and *hear* and *feel* the light breeze through the air and
*smell* the earth. Do this for five minutes.
For Air:
1. Sit quietly and relax.
2. Visualize yourself walking against the wind. *Feel* the wind blow against your skin and the roar of the wind in your ears.
*Smell* the fresh air as it blows against you. Feel each step walking into the wind. Do this for five minutes.
Next Step for Fire:
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the sand beneath your feet and your body growing hotter. Do this exercise for three to four minutes and no longer.
Next Step for Water:
1. Sit quietly and relax.
Visualize yourself in a cold environment. Feel yourself getting cold. Feel the cold wind blow on your skin. For those of you who
know snow (some brothers and sisters live in tropical environments, so not everyone has experienced snow), visualize yourself in snow
and ice. Hear the crunching of the snow beneath your feet. For those of you who have never experienced snow- just visualize yourself in a
cold environment and use all of your astral senses. Do this exercise for three to four minutes and no longer.
*What the above exercises do: In addition to strengthening your astral senses, these exercises will introduce you to working with
the four elements of earth, air, fire and water. By invoking these elements, we can strengthen ourselves to where we will be able to
withstand incredible amounts of heat, cold and other extremes. Invoking and directing fire is a very important aspect of pyrokinesis. With
invoking the fire element, we can keep warm or with the water element, cool if circumstances call for this. Invocation of fire is how the
Tibetan monks spent the nights of their initiation in the ice cold mountains, naked under in a wet sheet in a snow storm. In the morning, if
the initiate passed, the sheet was warm and dry and the snow and ice were melted in the surrounding area.
Some 1920's-30's Satanic Lodges in Germany used the element of fire for assassination. The element when invoked and directed
to the victim would make the victim's blood literally boil.
The air element, when invoked properly, produces levitation. Through invocation and proper direction of the elements, we can
also influence the weather.
The foundation of advanced magick is through the control of the elements, this includes healing and all aspects of magick, white,
black and grey.

Reading the Thoughts of Others and Getting into Their Heads

1. Go into a trance
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*I have found in this exercise, the spirit is the light body of the soul and in my own experience; it was just the shape of the
individual, like the auric energy field filled with light. This is different from the astral body that mirrors the physical body, with
the distinct head, eyes, features, and so forth. The spirit is only a body of light and in some individuals, it is darker. This has been
my own personal experience with this technique and should only be used as a guide.

Satanic Telepathic Communication

Father Satan showed us this technique.

To open telepathic communication between two people:
1. Open your third eye To open your third eye, visualize a bright light about the size of a quarter, shining like the sun. This will
activate your third eye.

2. Visualize the face of the person whom you wish to communicate with and open their third eye by visualizing it brightening, the
same as you did with your own. In some cases, those who do not have their third eye open may be able to receive your messsages, but for
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third eye.
4. Connect your serpent to the third eye of the one whom you wish to communicate with, brightening both third eyes with energy
as well as the tube.
*Telepathic communication should be established. Talk as you would in communicating with Demons. The other person should
hear you and respond. This is not for newbies. You should already be experienced with communicating with Demons and able to discern
real messages and communication from astral deception.

Advanced Chakra Spinning

Advanced Chakra Spinning:
When spinning your chakras, say to yourself for each one "speed of light." Then spin them faster and faster until they turn white
with energy and power like the sun. Do this with each one. This really helps replace lost energy.
This speed will set your vibration at a higher level. When our chakras vibrate at a higher rate, this helps to protect us from
misfortune and disease. It also opens us to the astral and protects us astrally as well as in the physical world. Remember, though, energy
work must be done every day as each day builds on the day before and until a strong energy field is permanently established, short term
benefits can be lost or harder to restore.

How to Detach Unwanted People/Entities from Your Aura

People in our lives, especially those of whom we have emotions for, and/or of whom we are close to, either positive or negative,
are attached to our aura. Normally, we are attached at the chakras. These attachments can last for many lifetimes. They are most common
with family members, those who are close to us, and those who have affected our lives in any major way, including pets.
There are symptoms of psychic attachment; the most pronounced are thoughts and/or feelings that are not your own, strong
premonitions concerning a loved one or family member and other kinds of telepathic emotions and feelings. To know whether a thought
or feeling is your own, take a few moments to engulf yourself in the ether. This is done by visualizing yourself within the ultra-violet light
of the ether element. 1970's "black lights" are of the color of the ether. If the feeling/emotion goes away almost immediately, it is not your
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 In ridding ourselves of an unwanted relationship attachment/influence, we must acknowledge that a problem exists and WANT to
let go. If the one performing the working subconsciously does not want to let go, this exercise will be much more difficult. In addition,
there are individuals who have such strong feelings, especially in the way of a love obsession, that their feelings can become intermeshed
with our own, making it difficult to even perform the working.
The working should be repeated every day from 3 days after a Full Moon until the New Moon. With stubborn cases, the working
may have to be repeated for 40 days or even longer, depending upon the strength of the bond.
TO REMOVE AN UNWANTED INDIVDUAL FROM YOUR SOUL:
*During the cycle of a waning moon, find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed.
*Begin with working on removing one person at a time. If there are several, then work on removing one person at a time, as
working on more than one will diffuse your energies and make the entire working ineffective. This working can be time consuming.
*Ask your mind where the connection/s is. You will find that a mutual connection exists, where there are one or more
attachments at the chakras. If you cannot locate the attachment/s [the stronger the bond/influence, the more attachments], then you will
need to sever the influence from all of your chakras to be sure it is completely gone.
1. Affirm: "I am now removing any and all ties from [name of person] to my soul, totally, permanently, and completely."
Taking as much time as you need; use an astral knife, saw, a laser, or whatever you are comfortable working with, and dislodge the
connections completely from your chakra, one at a time, while vibrating the seed mantra "TH" and focus this vibration where the
connection is being severed. Breathe in, visualize the tool brightening up with white/gold light, and on the exhale, vibrate the TH.
Visualize and "will" the connection to be permanently severed.
Your will must be strong here, as the other person may not want to let go, and you may feel his/her feelings of desperately
hanging on, especially in the case of love obsessions. Seal each chakra where the connections were attached with light/energy, white/gold
is the most powerful, as it will also deflect any more attempts to reconnect.
2. When you are finished with severing the connections from your chakras, clean your aura.
3. Then you must seal off your aura. This is done by visualizing a bright white light like that of the Sun [as white light repels and
deflects], and affirm: "My aura is constantly and continuously deflecting and repelling all of [name of person]'s energies in every way."
5. Recite a Satanic rosary, with the seed mantra for the Sun, as this will reinforce the working and burn away any further attempts
at reattachment. You can choose whichever mantra for the Sun you feel comfortable working with, but once you begin with the working,
do not change the mantra. "SURYA" SUUU-RR-YAH or "RAUM" RR-AHH-UUU-MMM. [Be sure to roll your R's].
"Light is Power" --Lilith
There is another kind of attachment and that is what is called "psychic vampirism." Psychic vampirism occurs when an
individual attaches him/herself astrally to another's soul. He/she usually attaches at one or more of the host's chakras [in most cases, the
heart], and drains the host's energy. In all close relationships, there is a mutual soul attachment for better or for worse. In the case of a
psychic vampire, the relationship is analogous to that of a parasite and a host. A psychic vampire does not even have to be involved in a
relationship, as it is natural for his/her soul to feed off of the energies of others.
The host's energy eventually becomes depleted, especially when in close proximity to the psychic vampire. Whether the vampire
is physically near to his/her host, or at a distance, once a psychic vampire has attached him/herself to the host, he/she can drain the host.
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satisfies an unfulfilled need for one or both of the individuals involved. The attaching person's energy feeds off this.

Meditation on the Spirit

The properties of the spirit in correspondence to the elements are as follows: the will is of the fire element, the intellect and
memory are of air, all aspects of feeling are of the water element, and all aspects of consciousness that connect the three elements is of the
earth element.
1. Focus inward into your own spirit, try to be aware of and feel your spirit/astral body and meditate on it.
2. Meditate on each aspect of the above mentioned elements in correspondence to the parts of your spirit.
What this exercise does: This exercise is important as it hones each aspect of your soul to work magick. It will enable you to
influence these aspects within yourself and also when you master them, within others. You will eventually, with practice learn to
strengthen or eliminate them.

Telekinesis
Telekinesis is the ability of the mind to move objects, through concentration. This is very advanced and you will need a
very powerful aura. We all have this ability, but due to centuries of xian generational suppression of the powers of the mind, it is a
part of our brain that is now dormant. Like learning a gymnastics maneuver, with getting the *feel* for it and using it, it will
become easier and easier with time, dedication and patience.
Everything on this Earth contains an energy field or aura, even inanimate objects. With performing telekinesis, you must
connect your aura with aura of the object you intend to move. The strength of your aura will determine your success.
The following exercises help in developing telekinesis. You should be experienced with energy manipulation and have
powerful hand chakras. In order to work up to this, the Foundation Meditation and the hand chakra meditation should be
mastered.
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 1. To begin, suspend a pendulum in front of you. This can be any object from a small pencil or a light ball, like a ping
pong ball. Anything small, light and even will work. It must be in front of you, preferably over a table, where you can relax and
sit. Hang the pendulum, so nothing is touching it or coming into physical contact with it and so it can move easily and freely.
2. Place your hands about an inch on each side of the pendulum, palms facing the pendulum. Direct energy through your
palm chakras.
3. Now try pushing and pulling. You will see your aura pushing and pulling the object. One hand pushes, the other pulls.
Visualize your aura connecting with the aura of the pendulum. Do not move your hands.
When you are able to move the pendulum, place your hands farther and farther apart.
The next step is to move the pendulum using the energy from your fingertips. At first, try to pull it with the energy from
your fingertips.
The key is to keep distancing yourself from the object. The next step, which is extremely advanced is to begin using the
powers of your third eye and move objects by connecting your aura with that of the object and willing them to move.
Do not get frustrated. This takes intense concenration, a strong mind and aura, but with enough patience and practice,
the time you succeed in moving the object will become shorter and shorter. When you learn to use this area of your brain and
strengthen it (it will become easier and easier), the first few times are the most difficult. It may take several sessions, sometimes
even weeks, but it is not impossible.
Here are some practicle tips:
Here are some tips:
*It definitely helps to be able to see auras. When we open our third eye, this gives us the ability, but we must learn to use
this ability to see. This is analagous to athletics. If one has the strength and flexibility, the potential is there, all one needs to do is
the movement to get the feel and to train the movement into muscle memory. It is the same with the mind.
*Start out with light objects. Gemstones such as quartz crystals are great, provided they are small and light. These have a
stronger aura of their own.
*Telekinesis is best attempted after power meditation when one's energy is most radiant.
*Telekinesis like any other skill should be worked on daily until mastered. Heavier and heavier objects can replace the
lighter ones as proficiency is achieved. I have had success with the above method.

Tuning Chakras Through Vibration

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 Each of our chakras responds to and resonates within a certain pitch. One easy way we can find the right tone is going by feel.
When we hit the right tone, we should be able to feel it in the chakra. This will cause the chakra to vibrate and release energy.
Please note: the following vibrations [words of power] have been corrected. The Traditional words in Sanskrit have been
corrupted, and their effects were watered down. The vibrations given below are concentrated and exceptionally powerful, and are not for
new/inexperienced meditators. I strongly advise new/inexperienced people to visit this webpage and begin with more moderate words of
power, until the soul can handle more energy.
*Base Chakra: Laum, vibrated as LLAHHH – UUU – MMM*
*Sacral Chakra: Vaum, vibrated as VAHHH – UUU – MMM
*Solar Plexus '666' Chakra: Raum, vibrated as RAHHH – UUU – MMM**
*Heart Chakra: Yaum, vibrated as YYAHHH – UUU – MMM
*Throat Chakra: Haum, vibrated as HAHHH – UUU – MMM
*Sixth Chakra: Aum, vibrated as AHHH – UUU – MMM
*Seventh Chakra: Maum, vibrated as MMAHHH – UUU – MMM
** The U's are pronounced as in the English word 'BLUE' **Roll the 'R' The vibrations given below are exceptionally powerful,
and as with the above, should not be used by new/inexperienced meditators. Be aware of this. WARNING: THE VIBRATION FOR THE
BASE CHAKRA SATURN CAN EVOKE UNPLEASANT ENERGIES, SO BE AWARE OF THIS AND PROCEED WITH
CAUTION.
This has not happened with everyone, as some people have had positive experiences with this, but it is still a possibility. If you
notice any problems manifesting in your life, then it may be best to use the vibrations above, instead of the following.
*Base Chakra: SHANISWARA, vibrated as SH-AH-NEE-SS-VAH-RR-AH
*Sacral Chakra: BHAUMAYA, vibrated as BB-AHH-UUU-MM-AH-YAH
*Solar Plexus '666' Chakra: SURYAE, vibrated as SUUU-RR-YAH-YAY
*Heart Chakra: SHUKRAYA, vibrated as SHH-UUU-KKK-RR-AH-YAH
*Throat Chakra: BUDHAAYA, vibrated as BUU-DD-HAH-AH-YAH
*Sixth Chakra: CHANDRAMASE, vibrated as CH-AH-NN-D-RR-AH-MM-AHSAY
*Seventh Chakra: GURUAVE, vibrated as GG-UUU-RR-UUU- AH-VAY
Evoking the Elements
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yourself will establish a connection with the person you send it to. Both in cursing and healing, for obvious reasons, this is
undesirable. The energy you use must be taken from the universe. It is very important to master both evocation and invocation of
the elements in order to progress to advanced levels of ability.*Evoking Fire Get into a trance and visualize you are in the middle
of fire. Feel the heat and hear the hissing and crackling of the flames and feel the burning. Now, begin to collect and condense that
fire into a sphere in front of you. Draw the fire element from all directions into the sphere in front of you. The more of the fire
element you direct into the sphere, the more dense, material, and hotter it will become. You should feel the heat while you are
doing this. The more you compress and condense the fire, the more the heat will grow. You should actually have the sensation of
literally being in an oven.*Now dissolve the sphere of fire by visualizing it dissipating – the exact opposite of when you brought it
together. Keep working at visualizing it dissipating, losing its strength, power and heat and eventually dissolving into
nothing.**Evoking Air Get into a trance and visualize you are in the middle of air, fill the entire room with it. Draw the air from
all directions simultaneously into a sphere in front of you. Fill and pack the sphere with the air element. You should feel very
light, as though you are floating.*When you are finished packing the air into the sphere, dissolve it as you did with the fire
sphere.**Evoking Water Get into a trance and visualize you are in the middle of an ocean or lake. Draw the water element from
all directions. Feel the water at first as a cold vapor, the closer you draw it to your body, as you condense the water more and
more, you should feel icy cold. Now, pack the water element into a sphere in front of you and then dissolve it, the same as you did
with the fire and air. Let it evaporate away into nothingne**Evoking Earth Get into a trance and draw a gray mass, similar to
clay, from all directions simultaneously. The closer you bring it to yourself, it becomes browner and browner, rich like soil and
more dense. Fill the room entirely with the heavy mass of the earth element and visualize it compacting into a sphere. Feel the
heaviness and the gravity and its pressure on your body. When finished, dissolve it as you did with the other elements. **Evoke
the element of fire again, but this time, have a glass of tepid water in front of you and draw the fire from all directions and
condense it into the glass of water. It is best to use a clear glass with this exercise. Imagine the water getting hotter and hotter with
the fire eleme. *If you are successful, the water will increase in temperature by a few degrees. When finished, you can taste the
water and it should have an unusual taste to it if you were successful.
*Later on, when you find you can raise the temperature of tepid water, then work with colder and colder water and
practice the same.
Rotating the Elements

Rotating the elements is very advanced. One should already be adept with circulating energy through the chakras. One of the
most important steps in advanced meditation is to circulate the elements through each of the chakras. This is very advanced and is
done after condensing the element into a chakra it rules, and then circulating it. Work on mastering each one. You should
definitely FEEL the element- i.e., searing hot for fire, ice cold for water, heavy for earth, and light for air. Quintessence is warm to
hot. This is very advanced and should only be attempted by experienced meditators.
This will provide an important foundation for more advanced works of which I will soon be posting here.
The ancients used the seasons to facilitate their workings. This is a part of the four points. Summer is hot and meditating
on and invoking the element of fire is easier for beginners. Just make sure you have a place to cool down. Spring is a good time to
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quintessence. This is all very powerful.
The waxing and full moon acts to transform the fiery rays of the sun into the element of water. Energy from both the Sun
and Moon should also be invoked and circulated.
For example- rotating the element of fire
1. Breathe in the element of fire into your entire body.
2. Condense the fire into a small ball inside your base chakra.
3. Now, direct that ball into your sacral chakra, then your solar chakra, your throat chakra, your third eye, your crown
chakra and then down from your crown chakra into your 6th chakra behind your third eye and to the back of your head- through
the rear sixth chakra and on down your spine at each chakra. Take your time with this, burning each of your chakras thoroughly.
This is very empowering and cleansing.
4. When finished, either direct the fire ball to your base chakra or expell it through your solar plexus chakra.
*Do the same with the other elements, including the qunitessence. Doing this with the chi or pineal secretions is also very
powerful AND pleasurable.
*In the beginning, you should only work with and master one element per meditation session. Fire can also be invoked
from the sun- the hotter the sun, the better.
Aspects of the Soul

There are several different aspects that make up the human soul. The aura, the light body, the chakras, the etherial double, [the
ghost that takes on the image of the physical body], and the intelligence/consciousness. The human soul is also made up of the elements
fire, earth, air, water and quintessence.
In doing research, I have found major discrepancies among authors as to the specific aspects of the KA, the BA, the AKH and the
SAHU- the parts of soul as defined by the Ancient Egyptians. From what I can gather, the real meaning of the Egyptian concept of the
"REN" is the individual vibration of the soul. This has to do with the Egyptian Kabalah (KA BA AKH). The original Kabalah was
Egyptian and the purpose was meditation upon the different aspects of the soul, both seperately and together in combinations. This is
very, very advanced.*The human soul can at will be divided during meditation. This is what occurs with deliberate astral projection or
involuntary "out of the body" experiences. Just as the soul can be divided, it can be reunited at will. The soul can be merged with the soul
of another person.*The aura can be expended and contracted at will. It can be programmed to attract or repel anything at will. The aura can
be programmed by will to act upon the aura of another for better or worse. *Each aspect of the soul can be meditated upon seperately and
empowered. Each aspect can invoke and hold each of the elements. This is very advanced and can be dangerous if one does not know
what one is doing.*The images below illustrate two main parts of the soul. Bear in mind, the light body is shapeless. Though both
illustrations are white light, these bodies can be of any color and can change color as to moods, health, emotions and so forth. They can
also be of more than one color.*The above, I write from my own direct experiences and not theory.

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Wings of the Soul

All souls have wings, even those of animals. When we freed the Demons in 2002-03, they all bolted their wings, indicating their
power was restored to them. Wings indicate the soul's power and are of the shoulder chakras. The ancient symbol of the Caduceus shown
above is used by the American Medical Association and also the single serpent Caduceus is used for veterinary medicine.
Learning to move these wings and control them is a part of advancing the soul. When we advance in meditation, they will appear to us,
often unexpectedly. When the wings of the soul appear, this indicates spiritual power and liberation of the soul.

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 Wings of the Soul Meditation
By En Haradren Amlug

Here is a simple, yet effective, meditation I came up with to empower and strengthen your wings. This meditation came from me,
but was suggested to me by Anubis. Satan and Enlil have suggested that I write it to share.
1. Calm you mind and get into a meditative sate.
2. Visualize your wings and feel them and your energy flowing through them.
3. Inhale for a count you are comfortable with. On the inhale, hold your wings down by your back, this should be their relaxed
position and cause no strain.
4. Hold your breath and as your do this, flap your wings slowly, just simply moving them back and forth. Do this 3-5 times for
beginners.
NOTE – When first starting on working on your wings, they won't be as strong and therefore won't move as fast. I recommend
starting with about 3 then working your way up to as many as you can whilst holding your breath without strain. You shouldn't hold for
more than 10 counts for advanced meditators, as it is not necessary to hold for longer.
5. On the exhale, stretch your wings as high and far out as you can and hold this for the entire exhale. At the end let your wings
drop to the relaxed first position.
This is one round. Five rounds is ample for one sitting. If you are feeling some strain, either lessen the round or the flaps. You
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Power

One does not need props or other ritual items to cast a so called "spell." The power meditations, done long enough are
more than effective in one's ability to influence one's environment and others. When one's field is strong enough, it is easy to put
thoughts, feelings and other projections into the minds of others. Some people are stronger than others and projecting can be met
with some resistance, of course depending upon how strong YOU are. The stronger ones, though, have their defenses lowered
considerable when asleep.
Weak people are easy to deal with anywhere and everywhere. Just going into a mild trance of focus and concentration and
you will notice if they are where you can observe these people, the obvious effects of your projections.
Always remember, it is very important to learn to control anger. When one reaches a certain level, offenders, whether
they are outsiders or loved ones will meet with misfortune. This can be very upsetting when a loved one gets into an accident or
comes down ill as a result of your anger. This comes with power and should be controlled. When one's energy field is powerful
enough, it does not take much. We must always be sure we intend for offenders to get punished. Unintentional anger, then the
offender apologizes and the hard feelings are gone and then the person meets with disaster, this can cause much regret.
I cannot overemphasise the power behind these meditations, when done long enough and with consistency- every day.

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 For certain specific things, like binding, props can be used as a point of focus. Most of the time, just dwelling on
something with will, focus and desire will make it manifest, provided it is not worried about or dwelled on in a doubtful or
desperate way.

Concentrating the Elements

1. Quiet your mind.2. Breathe in the element of fire and upon the exhale, direct all of it to your base chakra, so it is concentrated.
3. Do this for five breaths.4. Meditate upon and feel the heat in your base chakra. *If you feel uncomfortable doing this, you can
substitute directing the water element into your sacral chakra. Either do one or the other. What this does is to train you to concentrate and
direct an element. This can also be done outside of your body and for advanced magick, you will need this skill. It must be taken slowly
though. This is very advanced. The fire element will stimulate your kundalini. Directing the elements to specific parts of the body can also
be used to heal. NEVER DIRECT THE FIRE ELEMENT TO YOUR HEART OR YOUR BRAIN!! This can be very dangerous and can
cause permanent damage to these two very sensitive organs. For adepts, organs other than the brain or heart are usually able to handle
condensed elements. The organs are not the chakras, as some have confused these in the e-groups. Breathing in elements into your chakras
is fine.

Splitting The Soul

These meditations are extremely advanced and can be dangerous to newbies. One should be experienced in meditation, energy
manipulation, invoking the elements and in understanding of what he/she is doing on the astral level.
To begin with any of these meditations, one must be thoroughly relaxed. Being disturbed by others, loud noises, the phone
ringing, visitors or anything else, including being touched by animals can be dangerous.
MEDITATING UPON THE AURA:
1. To sense and feel your aura: expand your awareness out past your physical self a few inches and sense your aura's energy.
2. FEEL your aura and meditate upon it for a few minutes.

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 3. Expand and contract your aura. 4. Breathe energy into and out of your aura. 5. If you feel you are ready, you can invoke each
of the elements into your aura. These should be done slowly, no more than seven breaths to begin with. It is best to only go with one
element per day. 6. Meditate on the feeling of each element after invoking into your aura. 7. If you feel uncomfortable, just breathe the
element back out.
MEDITATING UPON THE LIGHT BODY:
1. The light body can be felt by expanding your awareness to the energy within your body. This can be felt.

2. FEEL your light body and meditate upon this.

3. Breathe in energy into and out of your light body.
MEDITATING UPON YOUR MENTAL BODY:
1. Focus inward upon your awareness. This is your mental body.
2. Wherever you focus your attention, this is your mental body. When we expand our awareness, we expand this aspect of our
soul.
3. Meditate on being aware of your mental body.

3rd Eye, Pineal Breathing Meditation

What this meditation does is it puts pressure on your third eye or pineal gland, which will further open and empower
whichever one you are focusing on. This meditation is advanced and not for beginners. You should have enough experience to
where you fully understand the directions below with no problem.
1. Breathe in energy from the base of your spine up to your throat chakra.
2. Hold as long as comfortable and focus on either your third eye or pineal gland. You should feel a pressure, ache, or even
slight pain.
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 Before you begin this meditation or any other for that matter, you should plan ahead what your meditation will consist
of. In this case, whether you will focus on your pineal gland or third eye. I have done both in that I began the meditation focusing
on my third eye and then on my pineal gland for the second half.
Eventually, when you fully open and activate your pineal gland, your head will be full of light. This is extremely powerful
and very pleasurable. This light is very powerful for manifesting your desires when properly directed.
The sensation from the pineal gland when it is activated is incredible and beyond words. It is exceptionally pleasurable
and lasts for hours when one is still and intuned.

Chakra Alignment
I want to make something very clear here. For any non-Satanists who visit this page, whether you are so-called "New Age"
"Mystics" or whatever, if you proceed to read on, NEVER FORGET- THIS KNOWLEDGE CAME FROM SATAN AND THE
EGYPTIAN GOD, THOTH. Thoth is with the Powers of Hell.

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 As with all spiritual knowledge, the cross has been hideously corrupted by Christianity. The equal armed cross represents the
four corners/quarters and directions, such as when we summon the Four Crowned Princes of Hell during ritual.

THE CROSS IS A CONCEPT and, as seen in many of the Demos’ Sigils. The correct
alignment of the chakras IS IN THE SHAPE OF AN INVERTED LATIN CROSS. THE CHRISTIAN CROSS IS A CORRUPTION AND
A BLASPHEMY. If you stand facing a mirror, your chakras should line up in the shape of an inverted cross, with the Solar [666] chakra
where the arms extend, as seen in the illustration immediately below on the right.

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 The inverted cross has long been a symbol in Satanism
and for very good reason. The third chakra; also known as the 'Solar' chakra, the 'Sun' chakra; is also the all-important '666' chakra, [as 666
is the kabbalistic square of the Sun]; is also represented by the swastika, which is an ancient symbol of the Sun. The 666 chakra, NOT the
heart chakra, is the powerhouse of the soul. This is one of the main reasons that ancient religions, preceding Christianity, focused on the
Sun. New Age and related teachings focus on the heart chakra so that everyone is deprived of spiritual power and worse. The heart chakra
is neuter, and mainly connects the upper and lower chakras. Thor's Hammer is also an inverted cross, and is symbolic of this concept. The
correct root vibration for the 6th chakra/pineal gland is "THA" [THAUM] and the root for the correct vibration for the 666 chakra is "RA"
[RAUM]. When one combines both of these vibrations, as with a bind rune, the resulting vibration is "THOR." The Solar Chakra is the
Grail of Lucifer, which holds the elixir of life.

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 Popular information readily available on the chakras is not only dangerous but also extremely
inaccurate. The other three chakras are male and female pairs that should be matched as they work together. As we know, the crown
chakra is known as the "thousand petal lotus." The lotus is also known as a lily. Lily = "Lilith." In addition to each Demon as an actual
living being, each Demon has his/her own spiritual message. Lilith rules the crown chakra. Satan rules the base. Both the base and crown
chakras are a male and female couple and work together. That is one of their most important spiritual messages. This merging of male and
female is the symbolism behind the illustration of Baphomet, who has both male and female organs, and also the ancient Egyptian
Akhenaton, another hermaphrodite.

Now, with all of the repeated emphasis on the heart chakra by new age deluded
fools [this is done purposely not only to keep people from true spiritual knowledge, but most importantly, from obtaining any serious
spiritual power], when one advances enough in meditation and psychic abilities, one will find the yoni shaped heart chakra is the neuter.
The yoni is in the shape of a vagina, illustrated by the Tarot Card at left. The Christians have corrupted this, turning it onto its side into
that foolish and most annoying fish symbol, which again, is a blasphemy to true spirituality and is like everything else in that foul
program, stolen, corrupted, and false.

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 "...seven towers - the Towers of Satan [Ziarahs] -six of them trapezoidal in form, and one, the "center" on Mount Lalesh, shaped
like a sharp, fluted point." -- The Satanic Rituals by Anton LaVey
The above excerpt is also an allegory, as the center is the odd one out, the heart chakra. It does have power, but not the power of
the strongest chakra of the soul, the '666' chakra of the Sun. The powers of the heart chakra are minimal. This is why the enemy is always
touting it in the mainstream books, and in the new age dogma out there that is readily available to the public.

The energy uptake of each chakra is at the wide end and the energy
output is at the point, also known as the 'bindu.' So it would stand to reason that the chakras such as the third eye [DO NOT confuse this
with the sixth chakra, which is BEHIND the third eye] need to have their wide ends facing outwards to absorb energy. This definitely
includes all of the minor chakras. You will find that after aligning your chakras correctly, you will feel more centered and healing and
spellworking will come more easily.

All one needs to do is to turn the solar 666 chakra so the point [bindu] is facing DOWN. This is the swastika chakra, the Sun
chakra. All Pagan religions preceding Christianity focused intensely upon the Sun. This is the powerhouse of the soul. Thor's Hammer was
originally in the shape of an inverted cross. Our earliest beginnings and life come from our naval, and the Sun chakra, the giver of power
and life is centered behind the naval. This is where our main store of life-force/witchpower/vril/chi is located. The Sun chakra is paired
with the 6th chakra and third eye, also known as the 'command center' which is female.
Now, popular writings tout the heart chakra as the 'seat of emotions.' Again, this is another major misconception. The throat
chakra is the seat of emotions. When we are sad and about to cry, the feeling comes from the throat, not the heart. This is often the same
regarding happiness. Be aware of this. Both emotions come from the throat chakra.

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 The all popular heart shape; again, this is not of the heart. Its being touted as a
symbol for the heart is again, another corruption. This is to mislead you. The serpents cross, these are symbolic of the ida and pingala
nadis of the soul. They cross on the throat chakra and swoop in the shape of a perfect heart to meet at the tip of the nose, forming a heart
shape across the face. The popular arrow through the heart symbol is for 'fixing the energy' representing the risen Serpent of Satan.

The number 666, the inverted cross, and all symbols of Satan are extremely sacred and carry a hidden message.
Now, when directing energy as you would for spell work, and other workings of the mind, the chakras can be temporarily
reversed so their points are facing out to deliver the energy. Remember, never connect with any negative energy, such as when working
black magick. In other words, the negative energy should never run through you, but be external at all times. When working with positive
energy, such as attracting your desires, it is favorable to point the chakras out and connect. Always remember to correctly realign your
chakras after any work. Incorrect alignment of the chakras reduces your witchpower.

Research and revelation from Thoth has revealed the true 8th and 9th chakras are the shoulder chakras. Opening these will align
the soul and drastically open energy pathways to the palm chakras, greatly empowering them. To open your shoulder chakras, all you need
to do is to visualize them as in the illustration on the right. Focus and meditate on them for a few minutes. A feeling of aching, and/or
pressure is a positive sign that you have successfully opened them. This feeling can extend to your arms and can feel sort of like they are
falling asleep. When the shoulder chakras are fully empowered, the wings of the soul manifest.

Always remember, when your chakras have been successfully opened and are active, you will feel them. This sensation is usually
a feeling of pressure, a slight aching or tingling. Correctly aligning the chakras will drastically increase spiritual your power.

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 1. Begin with the base chakra and turn the cone so the point is upwards,like a pyramid. 2. Do the same with the sacral chakra
[2nd]. 3. Now focus on your solar '666' chakra and turn it so it is pointing downwards.The 666 chakra is the cup that catches and stores the
elixir of life. 4. Do the same with your sixth and throat chakras- turn them so they are both pointing downwards. 5. Now, focus on your
heart chakra and visualize two points coming together and intersecting as shown immediately below here.

6. Focus your attention on your crown chakra and turn the point down.
7. Finish by again focusing on your shoulder chakras and visualize them pointing inward.

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 Azazel's Sigil is also

representativeof the shape of the heart chakra.

Star of Astaroth/Mer Ka Ba Meditation

By Azazel and Thoth

Sit comfortably, preferably cross-legged, but sitting in a chair is fine as long as your spine is straight. Go into a trance state. You
should take a couple of minutes to clean your aura before beginning this exercise. The meditation is performed in 18 breaths

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 Visualize yourself inside of two pyramids. The standard meditation is done with
white-gold energy inside of the pyramids, but you can change colors as you become more experienced and know how to handle color

energy. White-gold energy is the most powerful energy.¹

1. With your thumbs touching your index fingers, inhale to the count of 6;
Hold for 6

Exhale for 6, and chant either aloud or silently in your head: S-S-S-S-A-A-A-H-H-H-H; in

one long exhale while visualizing both your pyramids filling with a brilliant white-gold light.

2. With your thumbs touching your middle fingers, inhale to the count of 6;

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Exhale for 6, and chant either aloud or in your head: T-T-T-T-A-A-A-H-H-H-H; in one long
exhale. Continue to fill the pyramids with bright intense and powerful energy.

3. With your thumbs touching your ring fingers, inhale to the count of 6;

Hold for 6 Exhale for 6, and chant either aloud or in your head: N-N-N-N-A-A-A-H-H-H-H; in one
long exhale. Continue to fill the pyramids with bright intense and powerful energy.

4. With your thumbs touching your little fingers, inhale to the count of 6;

Hold for 6 Exhale for 6, and hiss [one long "S" sound for the exhale]:
S-S-S-S-S-S-S-S-S-S-S; in one long exhale. Continue to fill the pyramids with bright intense and powerful energy.

5. Again, with your thumbs touching your index fingers, inhale to the count of 6;
Hold for 6

Exhale for 6, while visualizing both your pyramids filling with a brilliant white-gold light.
There is no need to chant for this step.

6. With your thumbs touching your middle fingers, inhale to the count of 6;

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 Hold for 6 Exhale for 6, while visualizing both your pyramids filling with a brilliant white-gold
light.
there is no need to chant for this step.

From now on, with each and every breath throughout the meditation, you will draw in and visualize energy entering through both
ends of the breathing tube at the same time.

The breathing tube extends for one hand length [measured by the length of your own hand] beyond the top of your head, down
through your seven chakras and ends one hand length past your base chakra located at the end of your tailbone. When you are standing,
it extends one hand length beyond your feet.
Your tube is as large around as the circle made when you touch your thumb to your middle finger and tapers to a small opening
at each end. The tube is transparent like glass.
The next three illustrations below are without the pyramid for clarity. [You should always visualize yourself inside of the pyramid
throughout the entire exercise].
7. With your thumbs touching your ring and little fingers, index and middle extended as in the illustration to the left, inhale and
breathe in energy to the count of 6, visualizing brilliant white-gold light entering the tube from both ends at the same time to meet between
your 2nd and 3rd chakras.

Hold for 6.
The light forms a sphere the size of a grapefruit.
Exhale for 6 and visualize the sphere brightening with energy.

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 8. Keep your thumbs touching your ring and little fingers, index and middle extended as in the illustration to the left, inhale and
breathe in energy to the count of 6, visualize the sphere growing in size until it reaches the base of your rib cage and the top of your pubic
bone.

Hold for 6.
Exhale for 6 and visualize the sphere brightening with intensity.
9. Continue to keep your thumbs touching your ring and little fingers, with your index and middle extended as in the illustration
to the left. Inhale and breathe in energy to the count of 6, Visualize the sphere brightening and growing in concentrated power

Hold for 6, visualizing and feeling the brightness, intensity and power of the
sphere.
Exhale for 6, visualizing the sphere grow brighter and brighter, and more and more powerful.

10. Keep your hands in the position shown in the illustration to the left, inhale and breathe in energy to the count of 6,
The sphere is reaching maximum concentration, it ignites, changing color to a white/electric blue flame and turns into a brilliant shining
gold like that of the Sun.

Round you lips to blow

Blow on the exhale for a count of six. As you blow, visualize the sphere expanding to surround your entire body.

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[Visualize yourself like you are blowing up the sphere].

11. Keep your hands in the position shown in the illustration to the left, inhale and breathe in energy to the count of 6, Visualize
and feel the energy entering your breathing tube at both ends and concentrating in the smaller sphere and expanding out into the larger
sphere.

Hold for 6.
Exhale for 6 and visualize the concentrated energy continuing to expand into the larger sphere making it brighter and more
powerful.
At this step, you will more than likely see the smaller sphere beginning to spin. It can spin either way. Visualize the spinning and
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 Steps 12. and 13. are the same as step 11.[Continue to spin the sphere]

14. For men, place your left palm on top of your right palm, both facing up. For women, place your right palm on top of your

left, both facing up. At the beginning of your inhale, move the smaller sphere up to your 3rd

[SOLAR 666] chakra. Inhale for a count of six. With experience, you can move the ball to any chakra of your choice. [See illustration to
the right].
15. Inhale for a count of six and say to yourself in your mind "EQUAL SPEED"
The 2 pyramids will begin spinning in opposite directions. The top pyramid will spin counterclockwise; the bottom pyramid will
spin clockwise.

Round your lips and blow as you did before, for a count of six, spinning and feeling the
spin of your pyramids in opposite directions. They will be moving at 1/4 the speed of light. The spin feels like a pulsating sensation.
16. Inhale for a count of six and say to yourself in your mind "HALF THE SPEED OF LIGHT"

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pyramids in opposite directions. They will be moving at 1/2 the speed of light.
17. Inhale for a count of six and say to yourself in your mind "THREE FOURTHS OF THE SPEED OF LIGHT"

Round your lips again and blow. As they approach 3/4ths the speed of

light, a flat disk located beneath your naval pops out and expands to a distance of approximately 55 feet in diameter. Visualize this like the
Sombrero Galaxy as shown in the illustration to the right.
Continue to blow out with force and feel the speed of the disk increase and stabilize.
As they approach 3/4ths the speed of light, a flat disk located beneath your naval pops out and expands to a distance of
approximately 55 feet in diameter. Visualize this like the Sombrero Galaxy as shown in the illustration to the right.
18. Inhale for a count of six and say to yourself in your mind "SPEED OF LIGHT"

Visualize your disk and the pyramids spinning so fast

(the speed of light is 186,000 miles per second) they give off intense white light and energy, hold for six and blow for six. This will
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 It is strongly advisable to remain in meditation, meditating upon the energy for 5-15 minutes afterwards, concentrating on feeling
the pulsating sensation of the disk.

The Chakras
The chakras are the powerful energy centers of the soul. Each one has a separate function along with certain specific powers. The
health of our chakras affects both our physical, emotional, and mental health. There are different parts of the soul, the chakras are the most
important and major part. There are seven major chakras located along the spine that are the most powerful. Each of these chakras vibrates
to the frequency of the light spectrum. Satanism strongly supports science, as all of the spiritual and the occult can be scientifically
explained. Both science and spirituality complement each other, and work together. Because of the incessant attacks and suppression of
scientific inquiry and knowledge by the Christian Churches, science has been held back dangerously and has not reached a level to where
all of the occult can be fully explained, but it will in time. The soul is made of light. "Light is Power" --Lilith

Six smaller, but equally powerful chakras are located on each side of the hips, shoulders, and the temples on the sides of the
head. The chakras function to empower the soul with energy. These thirteen chakras are essential to life. No one can live without
them. Because so much ancient knowledge has been systematically destroyed and much of what remains has been corrupted,
most of what is openly available concerning the chakras, unfortunately is flawed. Satan and the Powers of Hell reveal spiritual
knowledge as we advance ourselves through meditation.
o Given the experiences of many, it appears that the three granthis [knots where the chakra concerned has a powerful
energy block that prevents the serpent from ascending] are not at the base, heart, and sixth chakras as popularly
taught, but are at the second [sacral] chakra, the throat chakra, and the crown chakra. There have been many
accounts of one's heart chakra feeling a burning sensation; as the serpent cannot ascend any further due to a blocked
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manifest in the solar chakra, not the heart. Going further, the sensation of the crawlies near the crown chakra
strongly indicates that chakra is blocked. If it were the 6th chakra as most sources of information available inform
us, the sensation would be at the throat or BENEATH the 6th chakra. From direct experience, it appears that seventh
is the most difficult chakra to fully open. The sensation of the crawlies, compared by some to ants crawling,
indicates that the serpentine energy is going *around* the seventh chakra and not *through* it as it should when this
chakra has been fully opened. Other symptoms include pain and discomfort, especially when one's serpentine
energy is fully activated.
o The crown must be fully opened for the serpent to correctly ascend. Orgasms can also be extremely painful, as
sexual orgasm opens the chakras and activates the serpent. When one is meditating regularly, one's energy is much
more powerful and this is why these symptoms are very noticeable.
o In many grimoires and ancient texts, the code word for "chakra/s" is "God/s." For example, references to certain
"words of power" that "command the gods" as seen in Ancient Egyptian spiritual writings. "God" is also a code-
word for one's self.
o The authors of Judeo/Christian Bible perverted and corrupted all spiritual knowledge in attempts to systematically
remove all of this information from the populace. This knowledge has been kept hidden and exploited by a "chosen"
few to the detriment of humanity. For example, The seven chakras along the spine are the "seven seals," written
about in the Christian Bible book of "Revelation." These are "The seven lamps of fire that burn before the throne of
God." The ancients left certain codes in the bible. From in-depth research, it strongly appears that the bible was
written under coercion and threat. The number seven, that appears very frequently is a code for the seven chakras.
For some more information concerning this

The "Tree of Life" predates Judeo/Christianity by thousands of years.

The "Tree of Life" is actually a map of the human soul. The trunk
symbolizes the spine and the branches represent the 144, 000 nadis
that circulate the chi/witchpower. The fruits are the rewards of meditation; empowering the soul. The serpent seen in the caduceus used bot
medicine represents the kundalini force. Unfortunately, this most sacred symbol which represents healing at all levels has been heinously b
The chakras are referred to as "seals" because the enemy aliens sealed them in humanity to prevent our acquisition of godly power and kno
astral world. Thousands of years ago, we were as the Gods, until the earth was attacked and there was “war in heaven.”

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 o Our being sealed has caused the human race to degenerate. Imbalances in this energy and blockages, along with
holes in the aura cause drug and alcohol addiction, depression, a lack of concern for the feelings of others and other
forms of life, abusive behavior and many other things that plague humanity. By actively attacking and suppressing
sexual energy, the all-important serpent is kept trapped within the base chakra, where it lies dormant. This is why
the Christian Churches condemn sex, to keep humanity in darkness, ignorance and spiritual enslavement. By
activating and opening the second chakra which controls sexuality and creativity, the serpent awakens, begins to
rise and ascends through the seven major chakras, empowering the soul and bringing enlightenment, understanding,
and awareness, along with many psychic/spiritual gifts and abilities.

There are 13 main chakras, with the major seven located and
extending along the spine as the most powerful; the shoulder charkas
and the hip and temple chakras supporting these. When activated, the shoulder chakras bolt wings, which give more power to the soul and
"Pillars" of the "Temple of Solomon." 666 is the Kabalistic square of the Sun. The true meaning of the "Temple of Solomon" is the "TEMP
word for the Sun and is close to the English word "soul."

"Om" is a name given by the Hindus to the Spiritual Sun and "On" is an Egyptian word for Sun. Now, there is another corruption. OHM ha
power and spiritual knowledge form the populace. Because not everything can be suppressed, what remains in popular mainstream teaching
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The symbol of the chakra trinity- the hip chakras, shoulder and temple chakras can bee seen in the Hierophant card of the Tarot Trump in m

o The symbolism of the Temple of Solomon is correctly the human soul transformed into the godhead, but was stolen
and corrupted by the Jews and made into another false Jewish character, as with the fictitious nazarene, and nearly
everything else in the Judeo/Christian Bible. The Sun represents the enlightened, transformed, and empowered soul,
with "666" being a most sacred and important number.

A diagram of the human soul can be seen in Astaroth’s Sigil at right. The two bars on each side are the pillars of positive and negative energy on e
and white of yin and yang and the checkerboard; the glyph for Venus symbolizes the heart chakra. The five points of Astaroth’s Sigil represent the
and quintessence invoked into the three knots of the soul; the "granthis." The Tarot, contains very important spiritual information and instructions f
Note AsTAROTh which was taken from its Ancient Egyptian origins and hideously corrupted into the Jewish "Torah" or "Pentateuch" and "Five B
Ashtaroth contains the word Tarot: AshTAROTh.

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 o When the human soul is correctly aligned, it is in the shape of an inverted cross. This is the hidden meaning of
"Thor's Hammer." The cross shape of the human soul is represented by "The Four Quarters" The "Four Directions"
and the Four Crowned Princes of Hell in rituals.
 The front of the body/soul is the North, ruled by the element of earth.
 The rear/backside of the body is the South, ruled by the element of Fire
 The left side of the body is the Negative Pole. Through the left hand, we take in energy. The left side is ruled over by the
element of water and is the direction west.
 The right side is the Positive Pole and is ruled over by the element of air. We direct energy through our right hand.
 The element of Quintessence/either is in the center, and in the aura
 Fire and Air are electric
 Water and Earth are magnetic
o Each of the seven main chakras has a specific function and power. All of the chakras, both major and minor directly
affect the organs of the body that they are in proximity with. This is a reciprocal relationship in regards to one's
health, as an unhealthy organ will affect the power of the chakra and visa versa. The serpent lies coiled at the base
of the spine beneath the base chakra located at the tailbone. The serpent lies dormant until it is stimulated through
power meditation or in rare cases, it ascends through accident, being either physical injury or other trauma to the
area of the tail bone. Each chakra is in the shape of a small funnel, like a miniature spinning tornado in the shape of
a cup. The suit of cups in the Tarot symbolizes the chakras, as each chakra holds energy within its cup. The most
important chakra is the solar plexus chakra, which is the Grail. There is also more to Thor's Hammer than just its
symbolizing the correct alignment of the chakras. The vibration 'TH' activates the 6th chakra and pineal gland,
which is the female counterpart to the solar chakra. The pineal gland secretes the elixir of life, which is stored in the
solar chakra, and the vibration for the solar chakra is 'RA.' This is the hidden meaning behind 'THOR' which is
another very important spiritual concept. The chakras are always spinning unless one wills them to stop as with
some methods of astral projection.
o A basic overview of the seven main chakras:

The Base Chakra The Sacral Chakra The Solar 666 Chakra

The Heart Chakra The Throat Chakra The Sixth Chakra

The Crown Chakra

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 Six smaller, but equally powerful chakras are located on each side of the hips, shoulders, and the temples on the sides of the
head. The chakras function to empower the soul with energy. These thirteen chakras are essential to life. No one can live without them.
Because so much ancient knowledge has been systematically destroyed and much of what remains has been corrupted, most of what is
openly available concerning the chakras, unfortunately is flawed. Satan and the Powers of Hell reveal spiritual knowledge as we advance
ourselves through meditation.
Given the experiences of many, it appears that the three granthis [knots where the chakra concerned has a powerful energy block that
prevents the serpent from ascending] are not at the base, heart, and sixth chakras as popularly taught, but are at the second [sacral] chakra,
the throat chakra, and the crown chakra. There have been many accounts of one's heart chakra feeling a burning sensation; as the serpent
cannot ascend any further due to a blocked throat chakra.
Now, if the heart chakra were blocked and contained one of the three granthis, the burning sensation would manifest in the solar
chakra, not the heart. Going further, the sensation of the crawlies near the crown chakra strongly indicates that chakra is blocked. If it were
the 6th chakra as most sources of information available inform us, the sensation would be at the throat or BENEATH the 6th chakra. From
direct experience, it appears that seventh is the most difficult chakra to fully open. The sensation of the crawlies, compared by some to
ants crawling, indicates that the serpentine energy is going *around* the seventh chakra and not *through* it as it should when this chakra
has been fully opened. Other symptoms include pain and discomfort, especially when one's serpentine energy is fully activated.
The crown must be fully opened for the serpent to correctly ascend. Orgasms can also be extremely painful, as sexual orgasm
opens the chakras and activates the serpent. When one is meditating regularly, one's energy is much more powerful and this is why these
symptoms are very noticeable.
In many grimoires and ancient texts, the code word for "chakra/s" is "God/s." For example, references to certain "words of
power" that "command the gods" as seen in Ancient Egyptian spiritual writings. "God" is also a code-word for one's self.
The authors of Judeo/Christian Bible perverted and corrupted all spiritual knowledge in attempts to systematically remove all of
this information from the populace. This knowledge has been kept hidden and exploited by a "chosen" few to the detriment of humanity.
For example, The seven chakras along the spine are the "seven seals," written about in the Christian Bible book of "Revelation." These are
"The seven lamps of fire that burn before the throne of God." The ancients left certain codes in the bible. From in-depth research, it
strongly appears that the bible was written under coercion and threat. The number seven, that appears very frequently is a code for the
seven chakras. For some more information concerning this 

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 The "Tree of Life" predates Judeo/Christianity by thousands of years. The "Tree of Life" is
actually a map of the human soul. The trunk symbolizes the spine and the branches represent the 144, 000 nadis that circulate the
chi/witchpower. The fruits are the rewards of meditation; empowering the soul. The serpent seen in the caduceus used both by the
American Medical Association and in Veterinary medicine represents the kundalini force. Unfortunately, this most sacred symbol which
represents healing at all levels has been heinously blasphemed and corrupted by Judeo/Christianity.
The chakras are referred to as "seals" because the enemy aliens sealed them in humanity to prevent our acquisition of godly
power and knowledge. We have been cut off from spirituality and the astral world. Thousands of years ago, we were as the Gods, until the
earth was attacked and there was “war in heaven.”

Our being sealed has caused the human race to degenerate. Imbalances in this energy and blockages, along with holes in the aura
cause drug and alcohol addiction, depression, a lack of concern for the feelings of others and other forms of life, abusive behavior and
many other things that plague humanity. By actively attacking and suppressing sexual energy, the all-important serpent is kept trapped
within the base chakra, where it lies dormant. This is why the Christian Churches condemn sex, to keep humanity in darkness, ignorance
and spiritual enslavement. By activating and opening the second chakra which controls sexuality and creativity, the serpent awakens,
begins to rise and ascends through the seven major chakras, empowering the soul and bringing enlightenment, understanding, and
awareness, along with many psychic/sp iritual gifts and abilities.

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 There are 13 main chakras, with the major seven located and extending along the

spine as the most powerful; the shoulder chakras, and the hip and temple chakras supporting these. When activated, the shoulder chakras
bolt wings, which give more power to the soul and symbolize spiritual freedom. The temple, hip and shoulder chakras make up the
"Pillars" of the "Temple of Solomon." 666 is the Kabalistic square of the Sun. The true meaning of the "Temple of Solomon" is the
"TEMPLE OF THE SUN." "Sol" "Om" and "On" are all words for the Sun. "Sol" is the Latin word for the Sun and is close to the English
word "soul."

"Om" is a name given by the Hindus to the Spiritual Sun and "On" is an Egyptian word

for Sun. Now, there is another corruption. OHM has replaced the original and ancient vibration for "AUM." Again, this is to remove all
power and spiritual knowledge form the populace. Because not everything can be suppressed, what remains in popular mainstream
teachings is mostly corrupted. The symbol of the chakra trinity- the hip chakras, shoulder and temple chakras can bee seen in the
Hierophant card of the Tarot Trump in many decks, symbolized by the scepter in the hand of the Hierophant.

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 The symbolism of the Temple of Solomon is correctly the human soul transformed into the godhead, but was stolen and corrupted
by the Jews and made into another false Jewish character, as with the fictitious nazarene, and nearly everything else in the Judeo/Christian
Bible. The Sun represents the enlightened, transformed, and empowered soul, with "666" being a most sacred and important number.
A diagram of the human soul can be seen in Astaroth’s Sigil at right. The two bars on each side are the pillars of positive and
negative energy on each side of the human soul- the black and white of yin and yang and the checkerboard; the glyph for Venus
symbolizes the heart chakra. The five points of Astaroth’s Sigil represent the five elements, fire, earth, air, water, and quintessence
invoked into the three knots of the soul; the "granthis." The Tarot, contains very important spiritual information and instructions for
opening and empowering the soul. Note AsTAROTh which was taken from its Ancient Egyptian origins and hideously corrupted into the
Jewish "Torah" or "Pentateuch" and "Five Books of Moses" nonsense. Note how Ashtaroth contains the word Tarot: AshTAROTh.

When the human soul is correctly aligned, it is in the shape of an inverted cross. This is the hidden meaning of "Thor's Hammer."
The cross shape of the human soul is represented by "The Four Quarters" The "Four Directions" and the Four Crowned Princes of Hell in
rituals.
The front of the body/soul is the North, ruled by the element of earth.
The rear/backside of the body is the South, ruled by the element of Fire
The left side of the body is the Negative Pole. Through the left hand, we take in energy. The left side is ruled over by the element
of water and is the direction west.
The right side is the Positive Pole and is ruled over by the element of air. We direct energy through our right hand.
The element of Quintessence/either is in the center, and in the aura
Fire and Air are electric
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 Each of the seven main chakras has a specific function and power. All of the chakras, both major and minor directly affect the
organs of the body that they are in proximity with. This is a reciprocal relationship in regards to one's health, as an unhealthy organ will
affect the power of the chakra and visa versa. The serpent lies coiled at the base of the spine beneath the base chakra located at the
tailbone. The serpent lies dormant until it is stimulated through power meditation or in rare cases, it ascends through accident, being either
physical injury or other trauma to the area of the tail bone. Each chakra is in the shape of a small funnel, like a miniature spinning tornado
in the shape of a cup. The suit of cups in the Tarot symbolizes the chakras, as each chakra holds energy within its cup. The most important
chakra is the solar plexus chakra, which is the Grail. There is also more to Thor's Hammer than just its symbolizing the correct alignment
of the chakras. The vibration 'TH' activates the 6th chakra and pineal gland, which is the female counterpart to the solar chakra. The pineal
gland secretes the elixir of life, which is stored in the solar chakra, and the vibration for the solar chakra is 'RA.' This is the hidden
meaning behind 'THOR' which is another very important spiritual concept. The chakras are always spinning unless one wills them to stop
as with some methods of astral projection.
A basic overview of the seven main chakras:

TO REMOVE AN UNWANTED INDIVDUAL FROM YOUR SOUL:

During the cycle of a waning moon, find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed.

Begin with working on removing one person at a time. If there are several, then work on removing one person at a time, as
working on more than one will diffuse your energies and make the entire working ineffective. This working can be time consuming.

Ask your mind where the connection/s is. You will find that a mutual connection exists, where there are one or more attachments
at the chakras. If you cannot locate the attachment/s [the stronger the bond/influence, the more attachments], then you will need to sever
the influence from all of your chakras to be sure it is completely gone.

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 1. Affirm: "I am now removing any and all ties from [name of person] to my soul, totally, permanently, and completely."
Taking as much time as you need; use an astral knife, saw, a laser, or whatever you are comfortable working with, and dislodge
the connections completely from your chakra, one at a time, while vibrating the seed mantra "TH" and focus this vibration where the
connection is being severed. Breathe in, visualize the tool brightening up with white/gold light, and on the exhale, vibrate the TH.
Visualize and "will" the connection to be permanently severed.

Your will must be strong here, as the other person may not want to let go, and you may feel his/her feelings of desperately
hanging on, especially in the case of love obsessions. Seal each chakra where the connections were attached with light/energy, white/gold
is the most powerful, as it will also deflect any more attempts to reconnect.

2. When you are finished with severing the connections from your chakras, clean your aura.

3. Then you must seal off your aura. This is done by visualizing a bright white light like that of the Sun [as white light repels and
deflects], and affirm:
"My aura is constantly and continuously deflecting and repelling all of [name of person]'s energies in every way."

5. Recite a Satanic rosary, with the seed mantra for the Sun, as this will reinforce the working and burn away any further attempts
at reattachment. You can choose whichever mantra for the Sun you feel comfortable working with, but once you begin with the working,
do not change the mantra.
"SURYA" SUUU-RR-YAH
or
"RAUM" RR-AHH-UUU-MMM.
[Be sure to roll your R's].

"Light is Power" --Lilith

There is another kind of attachment and that is what is called "psychic vampirism." Psychic vampirism occurs when an
individual attaches him/herself astrally to another's soul. He/she usually attaches at one or more of the host's chakras [in most cases, the
heart], and drains the host's energy. In all close relationships, there is a mutual soul attachment for better or for worse. In the case of a
psychic vampire, the relationship is analogous to that of a parasite and a host. A psychic vampire does not even have to be involved in a
relationship, as it is natural for his/her soul to feed off of the energies of others.

The host's energy eventually becomes depleted, especially when in close proximity to the psychic vampire. Whether the vampire
is physically near to his/her host, or at a distance, once a psychic vampire has attached him/herself to the host, he/she can drain the host.

Psychic vampires can be strangers, but in many cases, a psychic vampire can even be a family member.

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 In almost all cases of psychic vampirism, there is a weakness on the part of the host person. The parasite/host relationship often
satisfies an unfulfilled need for one or both of the individuals involved. The attaching person's energy feeds off this.

For more in-depth information, written from a scholastic and educated point of view, also including the subject of blood drinkers
and explaining the vampire legends, this book is highly recommended:

How to Detach Unwanted People/Entities from Your Aura

People in our lives, especially those of whom we have emotions for, and/or of whom we are close to, either positive or negative,
are attached to our aura. Normally, we are attached at the chakras. These attachments can last for many lifetimes. They are most common
with family members, those who are close to us, and those who have affected our lives in any major way, including pets.

There are symptoms of psychic attachment, the most pronounced are thoughts and/or feelings that are not your own, strong
premonitions concerning a loved one or family member and other kinds of telepathic emotions and feelings. To know whether a thought
or feeling is your own, take a few moments to engulf yourself in the ether. This is done by visualizing yourself within the ultra-violet light
of the ether element. 1970's "black lights" are of the color of the ether. If the feeling/emotion goes away almost immediately, it is not your
own. If it remains, then it is yours.

In ridding ourselves of an unwanted relationship attachment/influence, we must acknowledge that a problem exists and WANT to
let go. If the one performing the working subconsciously does not want to let go, this exercise will be much more difficult. In addition,
there are individuals who have such strong feelings, especially in the way of a love obsession, that their feelings can become intermeshed
with our own, making it difficult to even perform the working.

The working should be repeated every day from 3 days after a Full Moon until the New Moon. With stubborn cases, the working
may have to be repeated for 40 days or even longer, depending upon the strength of the bond.

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 TO REMOVE AN UNWANTED INDIVDUAL FROM YOUR SOUL:

During the cycle of a waning moon, find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed.

Begin with working on removing one person at a time. If there are several, then work on removing one person at a time, as
working on more than one will diffuse your energies and make the entire working ineffective. This working can be time consuming.

Ask your mind where the connection/s is. You will find that a mutual connection exists, where there are one or more attachments
at the chakras. If you cannot locate the attachment/s [the stronger the bond/influence, the more attachments], then you will need to sever
the influence from all of your chakras to be sure it is completely gone.

1. Affirm: "I am now removing any and all ties from [name of person] to my soul, totally, permanently, and completely."
Taking as much time as you need; use an astral knife, saw, a laser, or whatever you are comfortable working with, and dislodge
the connections completely from your chakra, one at a time, while vibrating the seed mantra "TH" and focus this vibration where the
connection is being severed. Breathe in, visualize the tool brightening up with white/gold light, and on the exhale, vibrate the TH.
Visualize and "will" the connection to be permanently severed.

Your will must be strong here, as the other person may not want to let go, and you may feel his/her feelings of desperately
hanging on, especially in the case of love obsessions. Seal each chakra where the connections were attached with light/energy, white/gold
is the most powerful, as it will also deflect any more attempts to reconnect.

2. When you are finished with severing the connections from your chakras, clean your aura.

3. Then you must seal off your aura. This is done by visualizing a bright white light like that of the Sun [as white light repels and
deflects], and affirm:
"My aura is constantly and continuously deflecting and repelling all of [name of person]'s energies in every way."

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 5. Recite a Satanic rosary, with the seed mantra for the Sun, as this will reinforce the working and burn away any further attempts
at reattachment. You can choose whichever mantra for the Sun you feel comfortable working with, but once you begin with the working,
do not change the mantra.
"SURYA" SUUU-RR-YAH
or
"RAUM" RR-AHH-UUU-MMM.
[Be sure to roll your R's].

"Light is Power" --Lilith

There is another kind of attachment and that is what is called "psychic vampirism." Psychic vampirism occurs when an
individual attaches him/herself astrally to another's soul. He/she usually attaches at one or more of the host's chakras [in most cases, the
heart], and drains the host's energy. In all close relationships, there is a mutual soul attachment for better or for worse. In the case of a
psychic vampire, the relationship is analogous to that of a parasite and a host. A psychic vampire does not even have to be involved in a
relationship, as it is natural for his/her soul to feed off of the energies of others.

The host's energy eventually becomes depleted, especially when in close proximity to the psychic vampire. Whether the vampire
is physically near to his/her host, or at a distance, once a psychic vampire has attached him/herself to the host, he/she can drain the host.

Psychic vampires can be strangers, but in many cases, a psychic vampire can even be a family member.

In almost all cases of psychic vampirism, there is a weakness on the part of the host person. The parasite/host relationship often
satisfies an unfulfilled need for one or both of the individuals involved. The attaching person's energy feeds off this.

For more in-depth information, written from a scholastic and educated point of view, also including the subject of blood drinkers
and explaining the vampire legends, this book is highly recommended:

Fighting Back

One of the most important reasons we clean our auras is to get off all of the negative energy that we encounter on a daily basis.
Much of this comes from others in our immediate environment. The workplace can be especially troublesome as well as the home for
many. Negative people include those who forever whine and complain, but do nothing to try to alleviate their situations, those who are
forever putting others down to make themselves feel better or to divert their attentions from their own personal worthlessness, those who
blame everyone else for their woes, those who take out their anger and frustrations through abusing others and the list goes on and on.

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There is a very simple meditation one who is experiencing the effects of another’s negative output can do:

1. Clean your aura and chakras thoroughly, as you do not want to trap in any negative energy

2. Expand your consciousness to your aura and *feel* your aura

3. Relax and tune into your aura

4. Visualize your aura as an outline and protective barrier. The outline should be brilliant white light like the Sun because white
light deflects everything.

5. State this affirmation: “My aura is powerfully and totally deflecting ___(name of offender)’s____ negative energy in every
way and sending it directly back to him/her. “

This meditation should be done with intent and then repeated when you come into contact with the offensive asshole. Just
visualize and feel your aura, same as above and repeat the affirmation a couple of times and watch the asshole’s negativity destroy
him/her.

No Satanist should ever have to put up with or take abuse. The average person absorbs the negative energy and suffers
accordingly after the negativity has built up. The offending asshole benefits by venting hostility or negativity on others and often thrives
on it. The people who unknowingly absorb the energy can suffer anything from depression to illness and get caught in a vortex of negative
energy, while providing the asshole with a negative outlet. The above meditation puts a dead stop to this, but remember, it must be
reinforced frequently.

In addition to the above, visualize the negativie enery the offender is sending out, grey in color, and direct it right back to his/her
aura, clinging to it. Remember to clean your aura afterwards.
Expanding the Sushumna
The sushumna is the line the kundalini travels up the spine. It is very small in diameter. Tibetan monks would be tested for
initiation by stripping down naked, wrapping themselves in a wet sheet, and spending the night in the freezing mountains, sitting in the
snow. In the morning, if the initiate passed the test, the sheet would be bone dry and several feet of snow around the monk would be
melted.
Expanding the sushumna is used to raise body temperature and create heat. This power can also be applied to
pyrokinesis (setting objects on fire with the power of the mind).

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 While in a trance, visualize the sushumna expanding to the spine in either a red hot or white hot glowing light. Focus on this for
several minutes and from there, expand it beyond the spine, again, focus for several minutes and then expand it 2 inches beyond the spine.
Keep expanding until you are several feet or more beyond your physical body.
This meditation produces a lot of heat, especially when done regularly. When practiced on a frequent basis, one can expect a rise
in body temperature.

Past Life Regression

This exercise requires deep relaxation. Lie down in a comfortable position.
You should begin by breathing in to a count of six* Hold for a count of six And exhale for a count of six.
*Using 6 is only a guide. If four is more comfortable, this is fine. NEVER strain or force yourself to hold your breath! You
should feel comfortable and relaxed at all times.
Do this several times until you feel completely relaxed and you can no longer feel your body. Turn your attention inside and to
your entire back side and free fall. Just let go and a falling sensation should manifest. For inexperienced meditators, this might make you
dizzy. If you feel real uncomfortable or dizzy, just focus on the front of your body to stop the free fall. The deeper you free fall, the deeper
your trance state and the easier it is to work with your mind.
When you have reached a deep trance state, visualize yourself walking towards a door in your mind. As you walk towards the
door, tell yourself when you walk through the door, you will enter into your past life. This should be the life that preceded your life now.
Walk through the door, look around at your environment.
To go back several lifetimes, just visualize the door and tell yourself you are going back to whatever year you wish to regress to.
To go forward in any past life, will yourself forward by asking your mind to take you to a specific stage of your life or year. Take the time
to look around and ask your mind questions. To regress further through each past life, will yourself backwards by telling your mind to take
you back further until you can regress no more, and again, walk through another door, telling yourself you are entering the lifetime before
this life you are observing. You will be further back in time. To go foreword into your next life- use the same technique, only be aware
this is only one of many possible futures. To bring yourself out, walk back through the door into now.

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 Meditating on Your Clairvoyance Points

Meditating on your psychic eyes will empower your astral vision. It is

easy. Just close your eyes and "look" at the 3rd eye in the middle of your forehead. It is important to relax and not to strain your eye
muscles, even though your eyes are closed. At first, there is usually just blackness depending on how active your 3rd eye is, then possibly
swirling colors and shapes. Like scrying into a mirror, the colors and shapes will give way to images when you do the meditation long
enough and regularly. Remember to keep your focus soft and relaxed.

After meditating on your 3rd eye, visualize your 3rd eye brightening and shining outward like the sun and direct this energy to
each of your psychic eyes, beginning with your 1st and 2nd psychic eyes and back to your third eye and up through your 4th, 5th and 6th
eye points. You can then circulate the energy up and down as a stream of brilliant light.
Another technique which is somewhat advanced is to perform the chakra breathing through each of the centers. Draw energy into
either one specific center at a time or do all simultaneously with each inhale. Visualize each center lighting up and upon each exhale,
expand each center slightly, like a brilliant star. If you are working on all simultaneously, it is important to visualize all of them at the
same time.

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7 (SEVEN) Levels of Works
How to heal with:
 Food and Anatomy body;
 How to heal through The Body and the element connections;
 How to move and build your energy consciousness;
 How to heal through Power of your own Visions;
 How to create around you love and happiness
 Learning about ceremonies and their power
 Completion to bring everything they have learned to their daily lifeIdeas:

 Food & Anatomy body: learning to make remedies from the plants and animals, matching to our body part.
 The body and the element connections: Working with the elements and the connections with body and elements. Shaman
Work; Water Work; Shaman Practice
 How to move and build your energy consciousness: Tantra/Crystals/Unconditional Dance;
 The power of your own visions: Shaman work/Crystal Shield/Music Vibration and Movement;
 How to create around you love and happiness
by ceremonies and rituals
 Ceremonies/Learning to work with all other levels in our daily life


 7 (sete) Níveis de Trabalho

 Como curar com:

 Alimentação e Anatomia do Corpo;
 Como curar atraves do Corpo e das Conexões com os elementais:
 Como movimentar e construir a consciência da energia;
 Como curar atraves do Poder das suas próprias visões;
 Como criar ao seu redor amor e alegria;
 Aprender sobre cerimonias e seu poder;
 Finalizacao ao trazer tudo o que foi aprendido para sua vida diaria


Ideias:
  Alimentação e Anatomia do Corpo: aprendendo a fazer remédios da terra e dos animais, combinando com cada parte do
corpo;
 O Corpo e as Conexões com os elementais: trabalhar com os elementais e as conexões do corpo e os elementais. Trabalho
Xamânico; trabalho com a água; Prática Xamânica;
 Como movimentar e construir a consciência da energia: Tantra/Cristais/Dança Incondicional;
 O Poder das suas próprias Visões: Trabalho Xamânico/Escudo de Cristal/Vibração da Música e Movimento;
 Como criar ao seu redor amor e alegria atraves de cerimonias e rituais:
Cerimônias/Aprendendo a trabalhar com os 7 (sete) níveis no seu dia a dia.


7 (sete) Níveis de Trabalho

•
• Como curar com:
•
• Alimentação e Anatomia do Corpo;
• Como curar atraves do Corpo e das Conexões com os elementais:
• Como movimentar e construir a consciência da energia;
• Como curar atraves do Poder das suas próprias visões;
• Como criar ao seu redor amor e alegria;
• Aprender sobre cerimonias e seu poder;
• Finalizacao ao trazer tudo o que foi aprendido para sua vida diaria
•
•
Ideias:

• Alimentação e Anatomia do Corpo: aprendendo a fazer remédios da terra e dos animais, combinando com cada parte do
corpo;
• O Corpo e as Conexões com os elementais: trabalhar com os elementais e as conexões do corpo e os elementais.
Trabalho Xamânico; trabalho com a água; Prática Xamânica;
• Como movimentar e construir a consciência da energia: Tantra/Cristais/Dança Incondicional;
• O Poder das suas próprias Visões: Trabalho Xamânico/Escudo de Cristal/Vibração da Música e Movimento;
• Como criar ao seu redor amor e alegria atraves de cerimonias e rituais:
Cerimônias/Aprendendo a trabalhar com os 7 (sete) níveis no seu dia a dia.

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Fruits and Vegetables are included in the Healing Foods Pyramid™ as part of balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet. This Food
Pyramid emphasizes foods that nourish the body, sustain energy over time, contain healing qualities and essential nutrients, and support a
sustainable environment.
What are the recommended servings per day?
 Overall: more than 7 servings
 Vegetables: unlimited (minimum 5 servings)
Fruits: 2-4 servings

Fruits and Vegetables are included in the Healing Foods Pyramid™ as part of balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet. This Food
Pyramid emphasizes foods that nourish the body, sustain energy over time, contain healing qualities and essential nutrients, and support a
sustainable environment.
What are the recommended servings per day?
 Overall: more than 7 servings
  Vegetables: unlimited (minimum 5 servings)
 Fruits: 2-4 servings
 Why should you choose fruits & vegetables?
 Excellent source of fiber
 Rich in vitamins and minerals including folate, potassium, vitamins A and C
 Low in calories and fat-free -Except for avocados which are a good source of Healthy Fat
 Provide a food source of water; fruits and vegetables are made up of more than 50% water
 Abundant in phytochemicals and antioxidants
 Most are low on the glycemic index
 High consumption helps reduce risk of various diseases such as cancer, obesity, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, asthma,
macular degeneration and diverticulosis
 Increasing fruit and vegetable intake decreases risk of unhealthy weight gain
What is the threshold effect?
Research supports evidence of an inverse relationship of fruit and vegetable consumption with development of chronic disease.
This means that the more fruits and vegetables you eat, the less likely you are to develop chronic diseases. The most significant reductions
in risk of illness are seen when individuals consume 7-10 servings of fruits & vegetables per day (the threshold). Therefore, to get the
most health benefits we recommend a minimum “threshold” of 7 servings of fruits & vegetables daily.
Recommended Serving Sizes of Fruits & Vegetables
Fruit or Vegetable Serving Size
Apple/Orange Size of tennis ball

Baby carrots 6-7

Banana Medium

Berries ¾ cup

Vegetables, cooked ½ cup

Grapes 17

Fruit, Dried ¼ cup

Melon, Chopped 1 cup

Fruit/Vegetable, Raw, Chopped ½ cup

Leafy Greens, Raw, Chopped 1 cup

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Specific Considerations
Fiber
 Fiber comes from plants, therefore fruits and vegetables are naturally good sources of dietary fiber
 In some cases fruits and vegetables with the skin have more fiber and antioxidants than their peeled counterparts, so wash
them well and eat the skins
Calcium
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 Many dark green leafy vegetables including mustard greens, turnip greens, and bok choy are good sources of calcium
Glycemic Index
 Fruits and vegetables are generally low on the glycemic index and, therefore, cause a gradual increase in blood sugar
 Tropical fruits, carrots and beets, have received a bad name for having a high glycemic index
 Most of these foods have a low glycemic load, so the amount of sugar provided in an average serving is unlikely to
significantly increase blood sugar
 Variety is important - the benefits of eating different types of fruits and vegetables greatly outweigh the potential risk of
eating a food that is naturally high in sugar
Phytochemicals
 Research tells us that the more phytochemical - rich foods eaten, the lower the risk for diseases such as cancer and heart
disease
 Thousands of phytochemicals have been identified in the plant foods we eat
 One serving of fruit or vegetables may contain more than 100 different phytochemicals
 It is important to eat a variety of raw and cooked vegetables to gain the most benefit from phytochemicals
 Phytochemicals contribute to the pigments of fruits and vegetables: Red - lycopene found in tomatoes, watermelon, & pink
grapefruit Orange - beta carotene found in carrots, mangoes, & cantaloupe Yellow - beta cryptothanxin found in pineapple,
oranges, & peaches Green - indoles found in broccoli, cabbage, & kale Purple - anthocyanins found in blueberries, grapes,
eggplant & cherriesWhite – allicin found in garlic, onions, & chives
Antioxidants
The most well known phytochemicals are the antioxidants:
 Colorful plant foods are loaded with antioxidants so eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is a great way to protect the
body from oxidative damage, and therefore reduces the risk of numerous health conditions
 Research shows antioxidants play a role in preventing prostate, lung, mouth, and throat cancers. Research also suggests
antioxidants are helpful in the prevention and management of Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, arthritis and aging.
Cooking Fruits and Vegetables
 Some antioxidants are available when the fruit or vegetable is raw, and others are more available when the fruit or vegetable
is cooked. For example:-Lycopene, found in tomatoes, is more available to the body when they are cooked
 -Beta carotene, found in carrots, is more available to the body when they are raw

 Steaming helps vegetables retain water-soluble B vitamins and vitamin C, which are easily lost during boiling
 High cooking temperatures and long cooking times also destroy heat sensitive nutrients such as B vitamins, vitamin C, and
folate, so keep cooking times short
Pesticide Use
To reduce consumption of pesticides, follow these tips:
 Wash all fruits and vegetables with water or a fruit and vegetable wash.
 Some common homemade fruits and vegetable washes are:-2tbsp. baking soda + 1 tbsp lemon juice + water
 -½ white vinegar + ½ water (soak for 5 minutes)

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  -Diluted dish soap
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 Before eating apples, cucumbers, potatoes or other produce in which the outer skin or peel is consumed, scrub with a brush
 Throw away the outer leaves of leafy vegetables, such as lettuce and cabbage
Consider Organic
According to the Consumers Union and The Environmental Working Group as of 2009, the top fruits and vegetables to buy
organic because of potential pesticide residue are:
Peaches Cherries

Apples Strawberries

Pears Kale

Celery Lettuce

Grapes Sweet bell peppers

Nectarines Carrots

Ways to Increase your Organic Fruits and Vegetables Intake

 Shop at farmers markets (Find one locally at: localharvest.org)
 Buy a share in a community supported agriculture (CSA) program-For more information, check out
nal.usda.gov
 Join a food co-op, they are great places to find local produce
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  Grow your own fruits and vegetables-Try starting small: cherry tomatoes and peppers can easily be grown in pots indoors or
outdoors
 Prioritize: start with buying what is on sale or choose one item you eat most frequently and switch to organic.
Ideas to Increase Consumption of Fruits and Vegetable
 Do it gradually
 Snack on raw vegetables instead of chips and crackers. To keep it interesting, try dipping vegetables in hummus, salsa or
low-fat dip.
 Add fruit to your cereal or yogurt at breakfast
 Order salads as an appetizer when out to dinner
 Get creative - add vegetables to dishes that don’t always include them, like scrambled eggs, rice or pasta dishes, pizza and
casseroles
 Drink your fruit (including fruit just past its prime) in the form of a fruit smoothie where the whole fruit is used -Be aware,
many store bought smoothies and mixes are made with added colors and sugar, and lack the naturally occurring fiber, so
check the label before you buy
 Choose salads as your main course for lunch or dinner. For variety, top your salads with strawberries, grapes, orange slices,
or dried cranberries; and for protein add tempeh, nuts, or fish.
 In hot weather, frozen fruit such as grapes, sliced kiwis, sliced peaches, bananas and strawberries are a refreshing snack
 Enjoy salad bars at restaurants or grocery stores
 When craving a sweet treat, try dried fruit; it’s quick, easy and no mess! For easy access keep some at work or in the car
 Buy fresh fruits and vegetables in season. (Find out what to buy: nrdc.org)
 Frozen fruit and vegetables are frozen soon after harvest and can be eaten during the off season as a nutritious alternative to
fresh produce
 Watch local grocery advertisements for reduced prices on your favorite fruits and vegetables
 Try fruit for dessert, on its own or with a dollop of fresh whipped cream or ice cream. A bowl of mixed berries is an
excellent treat for the sweet tooth.
 Prepare fruits and vegetables ahead of time, so they are readily available when you are hungry
 Fill half of your plate with vegetables and/or fruit
 Choose a rainbow of fruits and vegetables daily; quantity is important and variety is the way to maximize your nutrient
consumption.
 Many fruits and vegetables are easy snacks for a busy day. Try baby carrots, grapes, clementines, apples, bananas, cherries,
even broccoli.
 
Resources
10 Fruits and Vegetables to Buy Organic Children’s Health Environmental Coalitionwww.checnet.org/HealtheHouseAccessed
May 26, 2009
Fruits & VegetablesNutrition Source, Harvard School of Public Healthwww.hsph.harvard.eduAccessed May 26, 2009.

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 Fruits and Vegetables MatterCenter for Disease Control and Preventionwww.fruitsandveggiesmatter.govAccessed May 26,
2009
The Health Value of Fruits and VegetablesIowa State University Extensionwww.extension.iastate.eduAccessed May 26, 2009
High ORAC Foods May Slow AgingMcBride J.Agricultural Research Service / US Department of Agriculture
www.ars.usda.govAccessed May 26, 2009
How do I get started with cancer fighting nutrition? Dixon, S.Cancer Nutrition Information web
www.cancernutritioninfo.comAccessed May 26, 2009
Shopper’s Guide to PesticidesEnvironmental Working Groupwww.foodnews.orgAccessed June 9, 2009
Pesticide Residues on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: What’s the Risk? Fraser, A. North Carolina State University Cooperative
Extensionwww.ces.ncsu.eduAccessed June 9, 2009The Healthy Facts about Fruits and VegetablesThe American Dietetic Association
www.eatright.orgAccessed June 9, 2009Nutraceuticals, Phytochemicals & Antioxidants: What are they?Dresbach, S.Ohio State
University Extension Fact Sheet, Family and Consumer Serviceshttp://ohioline.osu.edu Accessed May 27, 2009
Top Antioxidant Foods Diana Dyer web sitewww.cancerrd.com Accessed May 27, 2009
What color is your food?Garden-Robinson, J.North Dakota State University Extension Service, August 2003.
http://www.ext.nodak.eduAccessed May 27, 2009
Why Fruit & Vegetable Benefitswww.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov Accessed May 27, 2009

Original Research and Review Articles

Bes-Rastrollo M, et a. Association of fiber intake and fruit/vegetable consumption with weight gain in a Mediterranean
population. Nutrition. 2006; 22: 504-511.
Brew CT, et al. Indole-3-carbinol inhibits MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell motility and induces stress fibers and focal
adhesion formation by activation of Rho kinase activity. International Journal of Cancer. 2008; 124: 2294-2302.
Broekmans WMR, et al. Fruits and vegetables increase plasma carotenoids and vitamins and decrease homocysteine in
humans. The Journal of Nutrition. 2000;130:1578-1583.
Chinnakannu, K, et al. Cell cycle-dependent effects of 3,3’-Diinndolylmethane on proliferation and Apoptosis of Prostate
Cancer Cells. Journal of Cellular Physiology. 2009; 219: 94-99.
Darlington LG, et al. Antioxidants and fatty acids in the amelioration of rheumatoid arthritis and related disorders.
British Journal of Nutrition. 2001;85(3):251-269.
Djoussé L, et al. Fruit and vegetable consumption and LDL cholesterol: the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Family Heart Study. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2004;79: 213-217.
Flood-Obbagy J, et al. The effect of fruit in different forms on energy intake and satiety at a
meal. Appetite. 2009; 52: 416-422.
Hasler CM, et al. Position of the American Dietetic Association: Functional foods. Journal of the American Dietetic
Association. 2004; 104:814-826.
He F, et al. Fruit and vegetable consumption and stroke: meta-analysis of cohort studies. The Lancet. 2006; 367(9507):320-
326.

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 He X, et al. Phytochemicals of apple peels: isolation, structure elucidation, and their antiproliferative and antioxidant
activities. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 2008; 56 (21): 9905-9910.
Kalt, W. Effects of production and processing factors on major fruit and vegetable
antioxidants. Journal of Food Science. 2005; 70 (1) r11-r19.
Lampe JW. Health effects of vegetables and fruit: assessing mechanisms of action in human experimental
studies. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.1999;70(suppl):475s-490s.
Liu, RH. Potential synergy of phytochemicals in cancer prevention: mechanism of action. Journal of Nutrition. 2004; 134(12
suppl):3479s-3485s.
Machijima Y, et al. Anti-adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma effects of idol-3-carbinol. Retrovirology. 2009; 6(7); 1-13.
Prior, RL. Fruits and vegetable in the prevention of cellular oxidative damage. American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition. 2003; 78(suppl): 570s-578s.
Ribaya-Mercado JD, et al. Lutein and zeanthin and their potential roles in disease prevention. Journal of the American
College of Nutrition. 2004; 23(6): 567s-587s.
Son TG, et al. Hormetic dietary phytochemicals. Neuromolecular Medicine. 2008; 10:236-246.
Van Duyn MAS, et al. Overview of the health benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption for the dietetics professional:
selected literature. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2000;100(12):1511-1521.
The Healing Foods Pyramid™ was created by the Nutrition Education Team at the University of Michigan Integrative Medicine,
Department of Family Medicine in 2005 and updated in 2009.
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 Water is included in the Healing Foods Pyramid™ as part of a balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet. This Food Pyramid
emphasizes foods that nourish the body, sustain energy over time, contain healing qualities and essential nutrients, and support a
sustainable environment.
What are the recommended servings of water per day?
In 2004 the Institute of Medicine published the following recommendations for average daily total water intake in healthy
individuals:
 Women: Drink 9 cups (72 oz) per day
 Men: Drink 12 cups (100 oz) per day
While many individuals allow thirst to guide their daily water intake, this may lead to inadequate consumption. By the time you
experience thirst, your body fluids are already depleted. Furthermore, in individuals who are ill, infants, athletes and those living in hot
environments, sense of thirst is not an adequate reflection of water needs.
Why should you drink water?
 It is an essential nutrient and makes up > 60% of adult body weight
 It is needed for all body functions, such as nutrient digestion, absorption, transport, and metabolism
 It aids in body-temperature maintenance
 It is vital to electrolyte balance
 It helps lubricate and cushion joints
 Water contains no calories or fat
 May help with weight loss by acting as a natural appetite suppressant
 Prevents complications from dehydration, such as headache or fatigue
 May benefit people with respiratory diseases by thinning mucous secretions that worsen asthma
 May help people who experience recurrent urinary tract infections by increasing their urine flow
 May help reduce cancer risk of the colon, kidneys, bladder
When is it important to increase your water consumption?
Fluid requirements increase due to exercise, environmental factors, fever, diarrhea, certain illnesses, pregnancy, and other
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 Exercise Pregnancy

Short bouts of exercise:Consume an extra 1.5 to 2.5

Pregnant women should drink 2.3 liters
cups of water
(about 10 cups) per day
Intense exercise lasting >1 hour:During sustained hard
exercise, especially in a hot environment, you need at Women who breastfeed should drink 3.1 liters
least 2 cups of water before exercising and 1 cup of
(about 13 cups) per day.
water every 20 minutes while exercising.

Environment Diarrhea

Increase fluid intake when tolerable. Avoid milk,

instead consume clear fluids such as: water, tea,

Increase fluid intake under these conditions:- Hot or juice, or carbonated water when possible.

humid climates- During/after sun exposure- In heated,

Cold/Flu
indoor air- In cold weather while wearing insulated
clothing- At high altitudes Increase fluid intake when tolerable.

Consume at least the daily recommendation of water

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 Solution for Rehydration after Sustained Exercise
Research shows that individuals who consume food and water within the two hours after exercise rehydrate better that those who
drink water or sports drinks. So enjoy a balanced meal or snack that includes fresh fruit and/or vegetables with a large glass of water for
optimal recovery after sustained exercise.
Dietary Sources
 Your diet provides the water your body needs. In an average adult diet, food provides about 20 % of total water intake. The
remaining 80 % comes from beverages you drink.
 Fruits and vegetables contain lots of water and are also good sources of vitamins, minerals and
fiber.  However, your daily water requirement of 9-12 glasses for women and 12 for men should be consumed above and
beyond the water that is consumed as food.
 Beverage requirements are met best by consuming plain water. You can also choose unsweetened herbal or green tea (hot or
iced), diluted fruit juice, sparkling water, or add lemon/lime juice to plain water.
Specific Considerations
Dehydration
Too little water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you do not have enough water in your body to carry out
normal functions. Even mild dehydration can make you tired. Signs and symptoms of dehydration include:
Signs Symptoms

Poor skin turgorSkin tenting on forehead Excessive thirstFatigueHeadache DizzinessLightheadedness

Decreased urine outputDark yellow urine Dry mouthLittle or no urination NauseaWeaknessDelirium
Sunken eyesDry mucus membranes Muscle weakness Hyperthermia

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 Drinking Too Much Water
 Drinking too much water is uncommon but may lead to hyponatremia, a condition in which excess water intake dilutes the
normal amount of sodium in the blood
 Those most at risk of drinking too much water are high-endurance athletes, such as marathon runners
 Symptoms of water intoxication include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and confusion
 Check with your health care provider or a registered dietitian if you're concerned about drinking too much or too little water
Chlorine and Lead
Chlorine and lead are the two most common contaminants in tap and some bottled water. Although it may serve an important role
in a public water supply, chlorine is a strong oxidizing agent and may increase the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Small amounts
of lead may be toxic, especially in infants, children, and pregnant women. The following are some ideas to increase the likelihood that
your drinking water is safe:
 Check your local water report for data on impurities and/or bacterial contamination(visit
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/dwinfo/index.html for more information on the safety of drinking water in your area)
 Install a home purification/filtration system
 Install a home water distillation system
 Use a Brita or other comparable water filtration pitcher
 Use a quality bottled water if it is the only available safe water source; however, we encourage you to avoid plastic when
possible
Bisphenol-A
 Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins which line aluminum
cans.
 BPA enters the human body through food and beverages and is potentially harmful to children, infants, and fetal
development
 To avoid exposure to BPA, buy BPA-free plastics and avoid exposing plastic containers to high heat
Signs of appropriate water consumption
 You rarely get thirsty
 You produce a colorless or slightly yellow urine several times throughout the day
 You feel well
 Healthy skin and hair is a good indicator of hydration
Ideas to Increase Water Consumption
 Keep a pitcher of herbal iced tea in the fridge.
 Add fresh lemon or lime to juice or water.
 Drink hot herbal tea.
 We do not recommend drinking sodas because they are void of essential nutrients.
 We do not recommend drinking juices because they are high in calories and usually lack the
fiber of whole fruit.
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  Take water breaks instead of coffee breaks.
 Substitute sparkling water for alcoholic drinks at social gatherings.
 Carry water in your car. Be sure to use a glass bottle, as plastic kept in a hot car may leech chemicals into your water.
 Keep a water bottle with you and drink throughout the day.  To keep a reusable bottle clean, wash it in hot, soapy water or
run it through the dishwasher before refilling it.
 
Resources
Bisphenol-ANational Toxicology ProgramNational Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
http://www.niehs.nih.govAccessed November 15, 2009Dietary Intake for Water, Salt, and Potassium National Academies
www.nas.edu Accessed July 28, 2009HyponatremiaMayo Clinic www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyponatremia/DS00974 Accessed July
28, 2009
Nutrition Fact Sheet: Water Northwestern University www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/nutrition/factsheets/water.html
Accessed July 28, 2009
Soda: Does it Increase the Risk of Osteoporosis?Mayo Clinic www.mayoclinic.comAccessed July 28, 2009
The Wonders of WaterWebMDwww.webmd.comAccessed July 28, 2009
Water: How much should you drink every day? Mayo Clinic www.mayoclinic.comAccessed July 28, 2009Water, Water
Everywhere.  How Much Should You Drink?American Dietetics Association www.eatright.orgAccessed July 28, 2009
Why You Should Drink More WaterUniversity of Iowa Health Care www.uihealthcare.com  Accessed July 28, 2009
The Wildcat Way to Wellness:  Water is the Liquid of LifeUniversity of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
www.ca.uky.edu  Accessed July 28, 2009
Water and HydrationUniversity of Arizonahttp://www.health.arizona.eduAccessed July 29, 2009

Original Research and Review Articles

Almond C, et al. Hyponatremia among Runners in the Boston Marathon. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2005;
352:1550-1556.
Altieri A, et al.  Fluid intake and risk of bladder and other cancers.  European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
2003;57(Suppl 2):S59 -S68.
Armstrong L, Caffeine, Body Fluid-Electrolyte Balance, and Exercise Performance. International Journal of Sport Nutrition
and Exercise Metabolism. 2002; 12: 189-206.
Backer, H. Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care for Remote Locations, Sudbury, 2005, Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
Campbell SM.  Hydration Needs Throughout the Lifespan. Journal of the American College of Nutrition.  2007;26(5):585S-
587S.
Chalupka S.  Tainted Water on Tap:  What to tell patients about preventing illness from drinking
water.  The American Journal of Nursing.  2005;105(11):40 -52.
Gray M, et al.  Does fluid intake influence the risk for urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection and bladder cancer?
Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing.  2003;30(3):126 -131.
Lin M, et al.  Disorders of water imbalance.  Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America.  2005; 23(3):749-70.

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 Manz F, et al.  The importance of good hydration for the prevention of chronic diseases.  Nutrition Reviews. 2005;63(6):S2
-S5.
Von Duvillard S, et al. Fluids and Hydration in Prolonged Endurance Performance. Nutrition. 2004; 20: 651-656.
The Healing Foods Pyramid™ was created by the Nutrition Education Team at the University of Michigan Integrative Medicine,
Department of Family Medicine in 2005 and updated in 2009.

Whole Grains are included in the Healing Foods Pyramid™ as part of a balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet. This Food
Pyramid emphasizes foods that nourish the body, sustain energy over time, contain healing qualities and essential nutrients, and support a
sustainable environment.
What are the recommended servings of grains & starchy vegetables per day?
 4 -11 servings per day. For optimal health, we recommend mostly whole grains versus processed or refined grains.
What are whole grains?
Grains are the seeds of plants. Whole grains contain all parts of the grain, including the bran, endosperm and germ.
 Bran- Forming the outer layer of the seed, the bran is a rich source of niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, magnesium, phosphorus,
iron and zinc. The bran also contains the majority of the seed's fiber.
 Germ- A concentrated source of niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. The germ
also contains protein and fat.
 Endosperm- Also called the kernel, the endosperm makes up the bulk of the seed. It contains most of the grain's protein and
carbohydrate and has small amounts of vitamins and minerals.
What are processed and refined grains?
 Unlike whole grains that contain at least part of their bran and germ layers, processed and refined grains have both the bran
and germ removed during processing; therefore all of the nutrients in these layers are also removed.
 They are often “enriched” which means nutrients that were lost during food processing are added back. For example, B
vitamins, lost when wheat is refined, are added back to white flour during processing. However, even after enrichment,
refined grains often do not provide as many nutrients or as much fiber as their whole grain counterparts
 While whole grains are preferred, adding fiber-rich foods to refined or processed grains can lower the glycemic impact and
help to stabilize blood sugar. Therefore, foods such as pasta and white rice can be part of a healthy diet when combined with
high fiber foods such as vegetables or beans.
What are starchy vegetables?
 Starchy vegetables include corn, peas, potatoes (all kinds including sweet), winter squash, plantains, and yucca (cassava
root)
 These vegetables are higher in starch than other vegetables and are metabolized in your body more like a grain
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  When used whole, starchy vegetables provide ample fiber, nutrients, and phytochemicals
 Their primary function is to provide energy for the body, especially the brain and the nervous system. The body breaks down
starches into glucose, which it then uses for energy.
Why choose whole grains and starchy vegetables?
 They are rich sources of fiber and naturally low in fat
 Whole grains and starchy vegetables are an important source of vitamins and minerals, such as B vitamins, vitamin E, folate,
selenium, zinc and iron
 They contain a variety of phytochemicals and antioxidants
 Foods in this group usually have a low glycemic index, which helps to regulate blood sugar levels
 Consumption of whole grains is associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, constipation, diverticulitis, obesity, heart
disease, and some types of cancer
Select Sources of Refined Grains Versus Whole Grains:
GI*
Refined Choice(grams GI*(Glycemic Whole Grain Choice(grams of fiber
Serving (Glycemic
of fiber per serving) Index) per serving)
Size Index)

White / wheat bread(1 High Low

1 slice (1 oz) Whole wheat / whole grain bread(5 g)
g)

1/3 cup cooked Couscous(2 g) Medium Whole wheat couscous(7 g) Low

1/3 cupcooked Pasta(1 g) Medium Whole wheat / multigrain pasta(4 g) Low

Potato without skin(2 High Medium

1 medium Potato with skin(4 g)
g)

Corn flakes, sugary High Oatmeal, cereal based on oats, barley Low
3/4 cup
breakfast cereal(1 g) or bran(8 g)

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 *Glycemic Index information from: http://www.glycemicindex.com/
Specific Considerations
What are the glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL)?
The glycemic index measures how different types of carbohydrate foods affect blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. The higher a
food ranks on the glycemic index, the faster it increases glucose levels in the blood. The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying the
glycemic index by the number of carbohydrates within a typical serving of the test food. Whole grains are generally low on the glycemic
index indicating that they slowly increase blood sugar over time, which leads to better health outcomes including lower risk of diabetes,
insulin resistance, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Refined Grains and GI
When the fiber is removed from grains during the refining process the carbohydrate that remains is converted to glucose by the
body much more quickly during digestion. The refining process increases the GI and therefore the GL of most grains, we recommend
whole grains because they range from low to medium on the glycemic index. For example:
Grain Glycemic Index (GI) Glycemic Load (GL)

Refined - White rice, instant, 1 c 87 - High 36 - High

Whole - Brown rice, 1 c 50 - Low 16 - Medium

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 Whole Grains and Fiber
 Whole grains are a good source of dietary fiber
 Dietary fiber is important in the prevention of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, diverticulitis, cancer, and
obesity
 We recommend choosing whole grain foods with more than 3g of fiber per serving
 High fiber foods are usually low on the glycemic index
What are the health concerns associated with whole grains?
Gluten Intolerance
Celiac disease (CD) is also known as gluten intolerance. Gluten is the common name for the proteins in specific cereal grains that
are not tolerated in persons with CD. These proteins are found in all forms of wheat (including durum, semolina, spelt, kamut, einkorn,
and faro), rye, and barley. When individuals with CD ingest gluten, the villi, tiny hair-like projections in the small intestine that absorb
nutrients from food, are damaged. This is due to an immune reaction to gluten. Damaged villi interfere with the body's ability to absorb
basic nutrients - proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and, in some cases, water and bile salts. There are several sources of
whole grains that are gluten free including: corn, millet, sorghum, potatoes, quinoa and rice.
Pesticide Use
Pesticides are chemicals that are used to control pests that destroy crops. They are used in the production of most crops sold in the
United States. These chemicals may increase your risk for cancer or other chronic diseases and should be limited in your diet.
Consider Organic
We recommend organic grains because they contain less pesticide residue. We believe they also provide better flavor and may be
a better nutritional choice than conventionally grown grains.
Ideas for Increasing Consumption of Whole Grains
 Choose whole grains with at least 3 grams of fiber per serving.
 Choose cereals made primarily of oats, barley, and bran for breakfast or a snack.
 Use “grainy” breads made from whole grains.
 Eat brown rice instead of white rice.
 Experiment with cooking various whole grains like quinoa, barley and millet. These can be used in soups, stews, salads,
casseroles or as a side dish.
 When buying bread products, read the label. Look for items labeled “100% Whole Grain” to ensure you are truly buying a
whole grain product.
 Wheat flour and whole wheat flour are not the same! Look for whole grain, stone ground, whole ground, whole wheat flour,
whole oat flour or whole barley flour.
 When eating a refined grain, add foods with plenty of fiber (fruits, vegetables, and legumes) to lower the glycemic impact.
 Many foods are now available in whole wheat / whole grain versions: pasta, couscous, frozen waffles, pancake mixes,
crackers, bagels and pretzels.
 Make your own granola instead of buying pre-packaged high sugar varieties.
 

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 Beans, Peas & Lentils are included in the Healing Foods Pyramid™ as part of a balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet. This
Food Pyramid emphasizes foods that nourish the body, sustain energy over time, contain healing qualities and essential nutrients, and
support a sustainable environment.
What are the recommended servings per day?
 1-3 servings per day
Why choose legumes?
 Low in fat
 Excellent source of protein
 Excellent source of fiber
 Contain iron, zinc, calcium, selenium, and folate
 Rich in antioxidants
 Provide a low glycemic index (GI) / glycemic load (GL)
 May help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as, heart disease, diabetes mellitus, obesity and cancer
 Legumes are inexpensive and easy to prepare
What are legumes?
Beans, peas, lentils, and peanuts are collectively known as legumes, which are plants that have pods with tidy rows of seeds
inside. The seeds are the fruit of the plants and are removed from the pod then dried for human and animal consumption. There are many
types of legumes used throughout the world in different cuisines. Various foods in this category are metabolized differently and provide
different essential nutrients. Because of these variations, common legumes such as peanuts, sugar snap peas, and soybeans are highlighted
in other categories as follows:
 Peanuts are usually consumed in ways similar to tree nuts and grow underground. They contain more fat and fewer
carbohydrates than other legumes. (see Healthy Fats)

 Sugar snap peas are commonly consumed as a vegetable; however, they contain more starch than other vegetables and less
protein than other legumes. Therefore, they are highlighted in the starchy vegetable section. (see
Whole Grains)
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  Soybeans are a legume unique for their high isoflavone and essential amino content. They are also used to make a wide
variety of foods unlike other beans in this category. (see Whole Soy Foods)
Selected Sources of Legumes
Legumes Serving Size Protein F

Beans:garbanzo beans (chickpeas), lima beans, fava beans, black beans, black-eyed peas,
kidney beans, navy beans, great northern beans, pinto beans, adzuki beans, mung beans 1/2 cup canned
or cooked1/3 cup ~ 8 grams ~8
Peas:split, yellow or green
mashed

Lentils:large or small; brown, green, red or black

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 Specific Considerations
Antioxidants antioxidant
Legumes are rich in essential nutrients that exhibit antioxidant effects such as vitamin C, copper, selenium. They are also rich in
phytochemicals such as saponins and inositol that are thought to decrease the risk of lung, blood, and colorectal cancers.
Glycemic Index
The glycemic index is an indicator of a specific food’s effect on blood sugar levels. Legumes are generally low on the glycemic
index indicating that they slowly increase blood sugar over time which leads to better health outcomes including lower risk of diabetes,
insulin resistance, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Protein Complementation
Protein has a variety of functions throughout the body. It is essential for healthy nails and hair as well as for the construction and
repair of tissues. The body also uses protein to make enzymes, hormones, bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Proteins are made up
of building blocks called amino acids that must be consumed in the diet in order for the body to make new proteins. Our bodies can make
some amino acids from the protein we eat, but not others; the ones the body cannot make are considered essential amino acids because
they must be consumed from the diet.
 Dairy and meat usually contain all of the essential amino acids and are considered to provide complete proteins. However,
they are often high in saturated fat.
 Legumes, grains, fruits and vegetables often lack at least one of the essential amino acids and are considered to provide
incomplete proteins. These foods, when eaten in combination, fulfill requirements for essential amino acids in the diet.
 For the most benefit eat a variety of plant sources of protein. Legumes and whole grains are considered to be complementary
sources of protein.
 There are many examples of common plant-based meals throughout the world that contain all of the essential amino acids
including:
o Brown rice and beans
o Peanut butter and whole wheat bread
o Cornbread and pinto beans
o Refried beans with wheat or corn tortillas
o Falafel and whole wheat pita
 Complementary sources of protein can be consumed together or throughout the day. They do not necessarily need to be eaten
during the same meal to be beneficial.
 Low-fat dairy products can also be added to a meatless dish to enhance the protein content of a meal.
Canned versus Dried Beans
 Canned beans are fast and easy to use.
 Many canned beans are high in sodium. To avoid this, buy “no added salt” products or rinse thoroughly.
 Dried beans have a fresher taste than canned beans and soaking times vary. Read product label for instruction.
 Dried beans are even cheaper than canned beans and are an affordable way to add nutrients to the diet.
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 Many people who eat beans have a problem with intestinal gas. Humans are missing an enzyme required to break down raffinose
sugars found in beans. The bacteria in our gut feast on these sugars, giving off hydrogen and carbon dioxide and causing intestinal gas.
Some people avoid beans due to the intestinal gas or bloating they may produce. Gradually increasing the amount of beans you eat over
several weeks can help in overcoming this problem.
To decrease intestinal gas from beans, peas, & lentils
Dried Beans
 Mix 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda into the soaking water. It helps leach out raffinose sugars, reducing intestinal gas.
 Rinse beans thoroughly and never cook beans in the water they've soaked in. It's loaded with the gas-causing raffinose
sugars.
 Natural fermentation, a process that takes place during soaking, will also reduce intestinal gas. Soak beans at room
temperature in water with a spoon full of vinegar for 8-10 hours in order to reduce raffinose sugars.
 Slow cooking in a crock pot over several hours can reduce the amount of flatulence causing compounds.
Canned Beans
 Drain and rinse canned beans. That will get rid of some of the gas-causing raffinose sugars (and almost half of the unwanted
sodium).
Ideas for Increasing Consumption of Legumes
 Choose beans as your protein choice instead of high fat meat or dairy products
 Keep your pantry stocked with a variety of canned legumes for a quick meal or side dish.
 If you're new to beans, start with a small amount and increase gradually.
 Consider vegetarian days like Meatless Monday.
 Change your favorite recipe by replacing half the meat with legumes.
 Try a new legume each week.
 Enjoy bean soups and a salad for lunch and/or dinner.
 Try one of the many bean or lentil dishes at your favorite restaurants instead of a meat dish. Also many ethnic restaurants
including Indian and Mexican offer many delicious vegetarian options.
 Experiment with recipes that include legumes such as lentil soup, chili, bean burritos, etc.
 Make a large batch of beans to keep you and your family fed for several meals.
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 Healthy Fats are included in the Healing Foods Pyramid™ as part of a balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet. This Food
Pyramid emphasizes foods that nourish the body, sustain energy over time, contain healing qualities and essential nutrients, and support a
sustainable environment.
What are the recommended servings per day?
 3-9 servings per day (see serving sizes below)
What are the different types of healthy fats and oils?
 Fats and oils are made up of basic units called fatty acids.  Each type of fat or oil is a mixture of different fatty acids.
 Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) are found mainly in vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, olives and avocadoes. They are
liquid at room temperature. 
 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) are found mainly in vegetable oils, fish and seafood.  They are liquid or soft at room
temperature.  Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are types of PUFA and are considered essential fatty acids because our
bodies cannot make them, thus they must be obtained through the diet.
 Saturated Fatty Acids are usually solid at room temperature and are found mainly in foods from animal sources like meat,
and dairy products, like butter and cheese.  Some vegetable oils such as coconut, palm kernel and palm oil also contain
saturated fat.
 Trans Fatty Acids are liquid vegetable oils that have been chemically processed to become semisolid at room temperature
through the addition of hydrogen atoms.  Trans fatty acids, also called “partially hydrogenated” oils, are used in some
margarines, fried foods, and process snack foods to improve the flavor, texture and shelf-life .
o Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is a naturally occurring trans fatty acid found in the meat and dairy products of
ruminant animals (such as cows, sheep, goats, and deer), as well as eggs. CLA is not associated with the negative
health impacts of artificially produced trans fatty acids and may impart some health benefits, though current
research findings are controversial. CLAs are not included in the trans fatty acid listing on a nutrition label.
Why choose healthy fats like MUFA and omega-3s?
 They provide antioxidant such as vitamin E and selenium
 Small amounts of healthy fats help the body absorb vital nutrients, including fat soluble vitamins (A, E, D, K) from other
whole foods
 Including healthy fatty acids in your diet in appropriate quantities can help prevent and treat: diabetes, heart disease, cancer,
obesity, musculo skeletal pain, and inflammatory conditions
 Some research suggests that diets including MUFA can have a beneficial effect on cholesterol, blood pressure, blood clotting
and inflammation
 Omega-3 fatty acids are necessary for proper brain growth and development.  They are anti-inflammatory and may be
helpful in the prevention and treatment of many diseases.
Why limit saturated fats, trans-fats and omega-6 fatty acids?
 Saturated fat eaten in excessive amounts is the main culprit in raising total and LDL (“ bad”) cholesterol, which can increase
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  High saturated fat intake may also contribute to increasing the risk of obesity, diabetes, and cancer.
 Trans fatty acids act like saturated fats in the body and raise LDL cholesterol levels.
Unlike saturated fats, trans fatty acids also lower HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Additionally, trans fatty acids may increase risk
and incidence of type 2 diabetes, and may compromise fetal and early infant growth and development.
 Omega-6 fatty acids are essential PUFAs found in vegetable oils commonly used in processed foods containing corn,
safflower, and soybean oils. While omega-6 fatty acids are necessary for a balanced diet, we often consume them in
overabundance.
 Consuming significantly more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids, like most American’s do, contributes to an
increased risk of chronic diseases and promotes inflammation.

Selected Sources of MUFA with Serving Sizes(Listed highest to lowest MUFA content)
Oils(serving
Nuts(serving size) Seeds(serving size) Butters (serving size) Other (serving size)
size:1 tsp)

Olive oilCanola oil Macadamias (2-3) Sesame seeds (1 Almond butter(½ Tbsp) Avocado (2 Tbsp or 1 oz)Black
Peanut oilSesame oil Hazelnuts (5)Pecans (5 Tbsp)Pumpkin seeds Cashew butter (½ Tbsp) olives (8)Green olives
Walnut oilSoybean halves)Almonds (7) (47 seeds)Ground Peanut butter(½ Tbsp)
(10)
oilFlaxseed oilGrape Cashews (6)Pistachios flaxseed (1 Tbsp) Tahini/sesame paste (2
seed oilMustard oil (17)Brazil nuts (2) Sunflower seeds (3 tsp)Sunflower seed butter(2
Peanuts (9)Pine nuts Tbsp) tsp)
(50)Walnuts (4 halves)

Selected Plant Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids (listed highest to lowest omega-3 content)
Oils(serving size : 1 teaspoon) Nuts and seeds (serving size)

Flaxseed oil* Flaxseeds (1 Tbsp)

Walnut oil Walnuts (4 halves)

Canola oil Pecans (5 halves)

Soybean oil Pine nuts (50)

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 Although some of the omega-3s from plant sources alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) do convert into the longer chain omega-3 fatty
acids, eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA), this conversion process is inefficient. Therefore, while plant sources
of omega-3s do confer some anti-inflammatory benefits, the impact is likely not as potent as EPA and DHA from animal sources.
(Please visit the Fish & Seafood section for more information about other sources of omega-3 fatty acids.)
Flaxseed Facts
Flaxseeds are an oilseed just like canola and sunflower are oilseeds. Research has found that flax seeds in the diet have anti-
inflammatory properties, help regulate blood sugar, and contribute to reducing LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.
 Rich plant source of omega-3 fatty acids
 Good source of fiber
 Contain other beneficial plant nutrients called lignans; research shows that a diet that contains lignans may reduce the risk of
several types of cancer, hearth disease and osteoporosis
 Lignans may also reduce inflammation in the body
 Using ground flax meal or grinding flaxseeds in a coffee grinder is necessary to make omega-3s available to our bodies
 Do not cook with flax seed oil, as subjecting it to heat produces oxidated by-products that may be harmful
 For ideas on how to incorporate flaxseed oil into your diet see the Ideas to balance your fat consumption section below.
Specific ConsiderationsCalorie-controlled high-MUFA diets:
 Do not promote weight gain
 Are more suitable than low-fat diets for weight loss in obese people because they provide greater satiety for longer periods
of time, making it easier to stick to the diet
 High-MUFA diets may help regulate blood sugar and metabolism after a meal
 Are a substitute for low-fat diets for medical nutrition therapy in diabetes
What is the daily recommended intake of omega-3 fatty acids?
There are currently no established guidelines regarding optimal omega-3 intake. According to the Institute of Medicine, the
Adequate Intake (AI) is 1.1g daily for women and 1.6 g daily for men. However, some experts believe that these recommendations might
be too low to obtain the health benefits associated with omega-3s. Research shows benefits associated with higher intake of 2-3 g per day.
The American Heart Association recommends 1-3 g per day for individuals to achieve the heart healthy benefits and reduce the risk of
Coronary Heart Disease.
Why is your omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio important?
Two types of fatty acids that are essential for human health are omega-3 and omega-6. Studies suggest that decreasing the ratio
of omega-6 (in vegetable oils) to omega-3 fatty acids (in fatty fish and some vegetable oils) is important to reduce risk of cancer, heart
disease, inflammatory conditions, and depression.
Most people consume too many omega-6 fatty acids and consume too little omega-3 fatty acids. The average intake of omega-6
fatty acids relative to omega-3 fatty acids in the Western diet is about 20:1. To reduce your risk of chronic disease, reduce your intake of
omega-6 fatty acids and increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids.
Research suggests that a ratio of 4:1 is recommended for cardiovascular benefits and a ratio of 2:1 is recommended for decreasing
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 Know Your Limits for Fat
 Most people consume too much saturated fat and omega-6 fatty acids, and not enough monounsaturated or
omega-3 fatty acids, it is important to consume a variety of fats to achieve a healthy balance.
Ideas to Balance Your Fat Consumption
 All foods containing fat have a mixture of polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and saturated fatty acids. It is not feasible, nor
desirable to try to eliminate one type of fatty acid from your diet.
 Choose salad dressings that use olive, canola, walnut or flaxseed oils as a base.
 Add avocados, nuts, or olives to salads instead of high saturated fat animal foods like cheese, butter and meat.
 For a snack, opt for a small handful of nuts/seeds each day in place of highly processed and high fat choices including chips,
pastries, and cookies.
 Use olive and canola oils for most cooking. Peanut and sesame oils can be used in Asian cooking.
 To increase plant sources of omega-3s, choose walnuts, ground flaxseed and uncooked flaxseed oil.
 Flax seed oil is a delicious butter alternative. Try adding it to baked potatoes, cooked grains and vegetables.
 Add a tablespoon or two of ground flax seeds or flax meal to smoothies, muffins, bread or any other home-made baked item.
 Never use oils, seeds or nuts after they begin to smell or taste rank or bitter. This is a sign that the oil has begun to turn rancid
through a harmful oxidation process.
 For high temperature sautéing or frying, use oils with a high smoke point, like canola oil.
 Choose omega-3 enriched eggs, milk, cheese and meat from grass-fed beef, which contain more omega-3s than conventional
varieties.
 Be wary of any foods deep fried in restaurants.  Deep fried foods may say “fried in vegetable oil”, but it is often
hydrogenated vegetable oil.
 A food item may contain less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving but still reflect “0” grams of trans fat on its food label.
To ensure that the foods you eat are actually free of trans fat, check that hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated vegetable
oils are not listed as ingredients.
 Be aware: products are allowed to be labeled “trans-fat free” if there is less than 0.5 g of trans fat per serving, but the trans
fat is still there. Check ingredient labels for the best information.
 

Seasonings are included in the Healing Foods Pyramid™ as part of a balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet. This Food Pyramid
emphasizes foods that nourish the body, sustain energy over time, contain healing qualities and essential nutrients, and support a
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 What are the recommended servings per day?
 Use a variety of spices, herbs, and alliums in your daily food preparation. Experiment cautiously with hot peppers.
What are spices, herbs, alliums and hot peppers?
 Herbs refer to leaves of low-growing shrubs; they can be used fresh or dried.
 Spices may be the seeds, buds, berries, bark, root, or fruit of tropical plants and trees.
 Alliums are bulbous plants that are used as flavoring for foods and for their medicinal properties. They are found in most
regions of the world except the tropics, New Zealand and Australia.
 Hot peppers are edible, pungent fruits of the species Capsicum. They are used as spices and flavoring for foods and for their
medicinal properties.
Why choose a variety of seasonings?
 Seasonings are grown for their culinary and medicinal properties
 They may be helpful in many medical conditions, such as:

Nausea Autoimmune disorders

Infections High blood pressure

Cancer High cholesterol

Inflammatory conditions
Selected Food Sources
The following information is not meant to be an exhaustive list. Due to limited space, we have highlighted only a few of the many
beneficial seasonings. More information can be found in the resources section of this document.
Selected Seasonings
Spices curry, turmeric, cumin, chili pepper, fennel, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, mustard seed, black pepper,
paprika, salt, cardamom, vanilla, horseradish, anise

Herbs parsley, chives, thyme, sage, oregano, mint, rosemary, tarragon, basil, dill, cilantro, coriander, marjoram, caraway,
savory

Alliums green onions, onions, shallots, leeks, chives, garlic

Hot Peppers cayenne, jalapeno, Anaheim , chipotle, habanero, Serrano, ancho

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Special Considerations
Whole Turmeric in Powdered Form
 Tumeric is the yellow spice most familiar in Indian cooking and American prepared mustard
 Has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
 May decrease symptoms of autoimmune disorders, arthritis, tendonitis, and other disorders with inflammation
 Curcumin is the part of turmeric that gives the yellow color
Fresh Ginger Root
 Ginger is an underground stem or rhizome which sprouts large pink and orange flowers that look as if they have been carved
out of wax
 Has anti-inflammatory properties
 Helps with nausea and motion sickness
 Decreases symptoms of arthritis and bursitis
 Reduces platelet stickiness and therefore has a beneficial effect on heart disease
Fresh Garlic Cloves
 Garlic cloves are the segments of a head or bulb of garlic
 Natural antibiotic and antiviral agent as a result of sulfur-containing compounds
 May help with infections: colds, sore throat, ear infections in children, fungal or yeast infections
 May slow development of atherosclerosis, improve high blood pressure and decrease total and LDL (bad) cholesterol by
reducing blood platelet stickiness and artery spasms
 May decrease risk of developing colorectal, prostate, breast, liver, skin, and digestive tract cancers by inhibiting the growth
of tumors and stimulating the immune system
 Chop or mash garlic 10 minutes before you need to use it - letting chopped garlic sit at room temperature before cooking
increases antioxidant activity and allows the active medicinal component, allicin, to be released.
Fresh or Dried Peppermint
 Fresh or dried peppermint are the leaves from the peppermint plant
 Used as a digestive remedy for relief of indigestion and nausea
 May soothe the lower GI tract by decreasing spasms and gas formation
 Contains antioxidant called flavonoids which stimulate bile and saliva production
 Its soothing effect results from the stimulation of salivation, which increases the swallowing reflex and suppresses cough
 Peppermint is not recommended for individuals with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) because it causes relaxation of
muscles surrounding the digestive tract and may increase symptoms associated with GERD.
Cayenne Pepper
 A very pungent spice produced by drying and grinding the orange to deep-red fruits of small-fruited species of
Capsicum
 Capsicum is used to stimulate digestion
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  Improves peripheral circulation
 Reduces blood clotting tendencies
 Decreases cholesterol
 Helps to prevent atherosclerosis and heart disease
Whole food vs. supplements
 Whole foods are the best sources of vitamins, minerals, and other plant compounds that help you stay healthy and fight
disease
 We recommend these foods in their natural form. Taking them as a supplement may reduce their effectiveness and may
increase the risk of side effects.
 If you decide to take these herbs as supplements consult your health care provider.
Ideas for Increasing Consumption of Herbs and Spices
 Spices and herbs should be stored in a cool, dry place.
 Green herbs should be protected against direct sunlight exposure.
 Whole spices such as cloves, cumin, or bay leaf, should be added at the beginning of cooking so their full flavor can be
extracted. 
 Crumbling dried herbs, such as oregano, just before use helps to release their flavor.
 Fresh leafy herbs, such as basil or parsley should be added in the last five minutes of cooking.
 More robust fresh herbs such as rosemary can be added earlier in the cooking period.
 To reduce the heat of hot peppers, remove the seeds.
 Fresh herbs can be added to salads, soups and sauces.
 For more ideas on how to add herbs and spices to home cooking look at the “Spices” article in the resources section of this
document.
 

Dairy is included in the Healing Foods Pyramid™ as part of a balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet. This Food Pyramid
emphasizes foods that nourish the body, sustain energy over time, contain healing qualities and essential nutrients, and support a
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  Optional: 1-3 servings per day*
* The Healing Foods Pyramid™ is suitable for vegetarians and vegans in that all of the categories containing animal products are
optional for consumption. One of our goals is to shift the typical meat-centered plate to one that is comprised mostly of plant-based foods.
Every individual’s needs are unique. While some bodies thrive on a well-balanced vegetarian or vegan diet, others may not. Animal
products provide the richest sources of absorbable vitamin B12, iron, and calcium; therefore individuals choosing not to consume animal
products need to ensure adequate intake of these essential nutrients.  Consult with a registered dietitian/certified nutritionist or
knowledgeable health care provider regarding your individual needs.
Why choose low-fat/non-fat dairy products?
 Dairy foods are some of the richest sources of calcium, an important nutrient for bones, teeth and cell function
o They are high in protein, vitamin B12 and other minerals such as selenium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium and
magnesium
o Most milk is fortified with vitamin D, which helps the small intestine absorb calcium
o Low-fat and fat-free milk are also typically fortified with vitamin A, which is lost in the removal of milk fat
o Selecting low-fat/non-fat dairy products helps reduce total and saturated fat intake and calories
Why choose fermented/probiotic milk products such as yogurt or kefir?
Probiotic foods contain live bacteria that are normally found in the human intestines. These foods can help re-establish a healthy
bacterial balance in the digestive tract that may have been disrupted by poor diet, illness, or medications. Research has shown that the live
cultures in yogurt or kefir may provide many benefits, such as:
 Offering a safe and effective means of treating acute infectious diarrhea in children
o Preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea
o Protecting against tumor formation in the colon
o Improving the digestion of lactose in persons with lactose intolerance, when eaten in small doses over time
o Enhancing gut and systemic immune function by increasing IgA antibody production
o Preventing allergic reactions by reducing hypersensitivity reactions
o Helping to reduce symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis
o Converting dietary fiber into healthy fats
o Increasing HDL (“good”) cholesterol and decreasing the ratio of LDL (“bad”) to HDL cholesterol with long-term,
daily intake of yogurt; this may be due to the fatty acid distribution and the type of fats in the milk rather than the
probiotics
Other fermented milk products, such as low-fat/non-fat sour cream, cottage cheese, and other cheeses may have similar benefits.
Selected Food Sources with Serving Sizes

Low-fat Dairy Sources Serving Size Fat

Low-fat kefir 1 Cup < 3 g per serving

Low-fat/non-fat yogurt 1 Cup

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Low-fat/non-fat cottage cheese ½ Cup

Low-fat/non-fat cream cheese 1 Tbsp

Low-fat/non-fat sour cream 2 Tbsp

Part-skim ricotta cheese 1 oz (1/8 Cup)

Part-skim mozzarella 1 oz

Skim milk (non-fat), 1/2%, or 1% 1 Cup

Specific Considerations
Choosing low-fat/non-fat dairy products
 Low-fat dairy products have less than 3 grams of total fat per serving
o Check expiration date on containers
o Choose dairy products labeled "antibiotic-free", "hormone-free" or "organic" to minimize consumption of antibiotic
residues and other toxins
o Buy low-fat milk products in opaque packaging such as cartons or white plastic jugs to avoid vitamin degradation
o Avoid pre-packaged cheeses. They often contain trans-fats/hydrogenated oils and preservatives to increase shelf
life.
Full-fat cheese
Although full-fat cheese is high in total fat and saturated fat, small amounts of natural, minimally processed cheese can be an
important dietary component. The Mediterranean diet, known for its health benefits, includes small amounts of cheese daily. Full-fat
cheese should be consumed in small portions.
Examples of Full-fat Cheeses
Up to 1 serving per day
Serving size 1-2 oz
Soft Brie, Mascarpone, Goat
Semi-hard Blue, Feta
Hard Cheddar, Swiss
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 Lactose Intolerance
Many people are lactose intolerant, meaning that they lack the enzyme lactase that breaks down the natural sugar (lactose) found
in dairy products. Around the world prevalence of lactose intolerance varies; approximately 90% of Asians, 70% of African and Native
Americans and 50% of Hispanics are lactose intolerant, versus only about 15% of people of Northern European descent.
Lactose intolerance can cause bloating, gas, and stomach aches after intake of dairy products. Symptoms may be avoided by
choosing fermented dairy products such as yogurt or lactose-free milk, or avoiding dairy products all together.
Casein Sensitivity
The milk protein casein, found in dairy products, stimulates the production of mucus in some people and can potentially
aggravate conditions like asthma, bronchitis or sinusitis. Some studies suggest that casein may also irritate the immune system, which
should be considered by people who have “overactive immune systems” – often manifested by chronic allergies, lupus, rheumatoid
arthritis and other auto-immune disorders.
Infants
Cow’s milk is not the best choice for infants because it is high in saturated fat, protein, and casein, which infants cannot properly
digest. Most infant formulas are altered to be easier for the infant digestive system. Check with your health care provider if you have
questions but remember, in many cases- breast milk is the best milk!

Consider Organic
Many organic dairy products are commercially available. Organic low-fat dairy is free of antibiotic and hormone residues, which
can be potentially harmful to health.
Know Your Limits for Fat
Dairy products can be a significant source of fat in the diet. We recommend primarily low-fat dairy products in moderation as a
healthy part of a balanced diet.
Ideas for Your Dairy Consumption
 While low-fat and non-fat dairy products are made using 1%, ½%, or non-fat milk instead of using whole milk or cream,
artificial ingredients may be added to enhance color, shelf-life, and texture. Read labels and avoid products if the ingredients
are chemicals or names too long to pronounce.
o Freeze yogurt for a frozen dessert. Research shows that probiotic bacteria can survive the freezing process, so
freezing yogurt will not diminish its health benefits.
o Plain yogurt, mixed with fresh fruit, makes a quick and easy snack. Since plain yogurt has no added sugars,
choosing it reduces your sugar and calorie intake. Additionally, you get added fiber and antioxidants from the fresh
fruit!
o Use cottage cheese as a dip for raw vegetables and whole grain pretzels or pita chips
o Full-fat cheese has big flavor (and lots of fat). An ounce or two can be a satisfying treat.
o Be careful of eating too much full-fat cheese. Try asking for light cheese on pizza, sandwiches, and salad - or
skipping it all together.
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 o Halve the amount of cheese in recipes and try replacing it with tofu; for example, ricotta in lasagna, feta in spinach
pie, and cream cheese in cheesecake.
o Buy Local – A local cheese shop may be a good source of organic, high-quality cheese made by local farmers or
imported from reputable creameries (see the Eat Wild and the Eat Well Guides to find local sources of dairy
products).
 
Resources
Added Hormones in Meat and Dairy – Do They Affect Health and If So, How?Barrett, AmandaSomerset Medical Center –
Healthy Living – Food and Nutritionwww.somersetmedicalcenter.comAccessed May 28, 2009

Eggs are included in the Healing Foods Pyramid™ as part of a balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet. This Food Pyramid
emphasizes foods that nourish the body, sustain energy over time, contain healing qualities and essential nutrients, and support a
sustainable environment.
What are the recommended servings per day?
 Optional*: Average 1 per day**
*The Healing Foods Pyramid™ is suitable for vegetarians and vegans in that all of the categories containing animal products are
optional for consumption. One of our goals is to shift the typical meat-centered plate to one that is comprised mostly of plant-based foods.
Every individual’s needs are unique. While some bodies thrive on a well-balanced vegetarian or vegan diet, others may not. Animal
products provide the richest sources of absorbable vitamin B12, iron, and calcium; therefore individuals choosing not to consume animal
products need to ensure adequate intake of these essential nutrients.  Consult with a registered dietitian/certified nutritionist or
knowledgeable health care provider regarding your individual needs.
**Some individuals may be sensitive to dietary cholesterol and need to restrict dietary cholesterol consumption. Therefore,
consistent with the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP), our recommendation for individuals with high cholesterol is to limit
yolk consumption to no more than four per week.
Why choose eggs?
 Protein, Vitamin, and Mineral Content-Egg white protein quality is used as the gold standard for comparison with other
proteins-Whole eggs offer almost every essential vitamin and mineral needed by humans, with the exception of vitamin C -
Egg yolks contain an array of essential vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K, which are not found in egg whites
 Source of Carotenoids: Lutein and Zeaxanthin-One egg yolk, on average, contains significant amounts of the two
carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin -Research shows that individuals who consume a greater number of foods rich in lutein
and zeaxanthin have a lower risk for age related macular degeneration and heart disease

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 Nutrient Content of an Omega-3 Enriched Large Egg

Whole Egg Egg White Egg Yolk

Nutrient

Calories (kcal) 71 17 55

Protein (g) 6.30 3.60 2.70

Carbohydrate (g) 0.85 0.24 0.61

Total Fat (g) 4.97 0.06 4.51

Saturated Fat (g) 1.6 0 1.6

*Omega-3 Fatty Acids (mg) 100-200 0 100-200

Cholesterol (mg) 210 0 210

Folate (mcg) 26 1.0 25

Vitamin B12 (mcg) 0.36 0.03 0.33

Vitamin A (IU) 245 0 245

Vitamin D (IU) 18.26 0 18.26

Vitamin E (mg) 0.44 0 0.44

Vitamin K (mcg) 0.1 0 0.1

Choline (mg) 215.1 0.42 214.6

Calcium (mg) 24 2.0 22

Iron (mg) 0.49 0.03 0.46

Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg) 186 0 186

*Omega-3 content varies due to name brand of egg. Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference,
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 Specific Considerations
Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
 Omega-3 enhanced eggs come from chickens that are fed a diet of natural grains fortified with sources of omega-3 fatty
acids, such as algae or flax seed
 These fats are an essential component of the human diet and are needed for brain growth and development
 They may be helpful in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, high blood pressure, inflammation, mental health
disorders, diabetes, digestive disorders and autoimmune diseases
Cholesterol
 Eggs contain cholesterol, a waxy substance found only in animal products
 Dietary cholesterol, like that in egg yolks, had been implicated in increasing blood cholesterol levels
 Recent findings suggest that saturated fat intake has more impact on blood cholesterol than dietary cholesterol does
 Be aware that eggs are often consumed in combination with whole milk, cream, butter, cheese, and breakfast meats which
are all high in saturated fat. These high fat ingredients have a more negative effect on blood cholesterol than the eggs.
 Eggs can also be found in healthier food choices like pastas and whole grain muffins and baked goods
Know Your Limits for Fat
 An omega-3 enriched egg provides 100-200 mg more of these essential fatty acids than conventionally produced eggs
 The Institute of Medicine recommends at least 1 g of omega-3 fatty acids per day for balanced
fat consumption, we recommend closer to 2 g per day
Egg Allergy
Although most outgrow it, a common cause of food allergy in infants and young children is the egg. Food allergies are abnormal
responses of the body’s immune system to certain foods or ingredients. They can show up as rashes, swelling of the skin, nasal
congestion, nausea and diarrhea or the most serious reaction – anaphylactic shock, which is life threatening. People with food allergies
usually need to eliminate the problem foods from their diet.
Choosing Eggs
 Buy high content omega-3 eggs from vegetarian fed chickens
 Look for USDA Grade AA or A
 Check expiration date on carton
 Look for eggs produced by “organic,” “free-range,” and “cage-free” hens
Use of Hormones and Antibiotics
Commercially bred chickens that stay confined in cages and eat standard feed are likely treated with
hormones and antibiotics. These animals may produce eggs containing antibiotic residues. To minimize consumption of antibiotic residues
and other toxins found in conventionally raised birds, buy organic eggs.
Consider Organic
We recommend organic, free-range eggs because they may contain less antibiotic or hormone residue and they may have a higher
omega-3 and vitamin E content.
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 Free-range, cage-free chickens may have a greater variety of diet, producing eggs that contain more
omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E. Due to the diet and movement ability of free-range, cage-free chickens, their eggs may have better
flavor and nutritional value than conventional eggs.
Ideas for Healthy Egg Consumption
 When cooking eggs, use canola or olive oil rather than using high saturated fats, such butter or margarine
 Hard cooked eggs are a great portable snack
 Have an egg sandwich - it has more vitamins and less fat than many meat choices
 Add hard cooked eggs to a salad to increase protein content
 Add a scrambled egg to veggie-fried rice
 Try an omelet with vegetables for a light, quick dinner
 Try ethnic variations on eggs such as vegetable fritata, egg foo young, or huevos rancheros with whole wheat tortillas
 Keep hard-cooked eggs in the refrigerator for no more than one week
 Buy local - visit your local farmers market or the Eat Wild and Eat Well guides to find farm fresh eggs from your area
 

Fish & Seafood is included in the Healing Foods Pyramid™ as part of a balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet. This Food
Pyramid emphasizes foods that nourish the body, sustain energy over time, contain healing qualities and essential nutrients, and support a
sustainable environment.
What are the recommended servings of fish & seafood?
 Optional*: 2-4 servings per week, including at least 2 servings of fish with high omega-3 content
o Serving size 4-6 ounces
*The Healing Foods Pyramid™ is suitable for vegetarians and vegans in that all of the categories containing animal products are
optional for consumption. One of our goals is to shift the typical meat-centered plate to one that is comprised mostly of plant-based foods.
Every individual’s needs are unique. While some bodies thrive on a well-balanced vegetarian or vegan diet, others may not. Animal
products provide the richest sources of absorbable vitamin B12, iron, and calcium; therefore individuals choosing not to consume animal
products need to ensure adequate intake of these essential nutrients.  Consult with a registered dietitian/certified nutritionist or
knowledgeable health care provider regarding your individual needs.
Why should you choose fish & seafood?
 Low in saturated fat
 Rich source of protein and iron

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  Contains B vitamins, including B-12
 Promotes normal fetal growth and child development
 Richest source of omega-3 fatty acids, which may be helpful in the prevention and treatment of:
o heart disease
o high blood pressure
o inflammation
o mental health disorders
o diabetes
o digestive disorders
o autoimmune disease
o cancer
Specific Considerations
What are omega-3 fatty acids?
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). They are an essential component of the human diet because
our bodies cannot make them. These fats are necessary for proper brain growth and development. Omega-3s are most abundant in deep-
water fatty fish and some plant foods. They have anti-inflammatory effects on the body and may be helpful in the prevention and
treatment of numerous conditions.
Which fish should you eat to get the greatest benefits of omega-3 fatty acids?
Omega-3 fatty acid content varies greatly among different species of fish. Cold-water fatty fish have the highest content of
omega-3 fatty acids because their physiology, environment and diet promote omega-3 fatty acid production in their flesh.All fish contain
some amount of omega-3s, however quantities vary among species and within a species according to the same factors mentioned above,
i.e. environment and diet.
What is the daily recommended intake of omega-3 fatty acids?
There are currently no established guidelines regarding optimal omega-3 intake. According to the Institute of Medicine, the
Adequate Intake (AI) is 1.1g daily for women and 1.6 g daily for men, although some experts believe that these recommendations might
be too low to obtain the health benefits associated with omega-3s. Research shows benefits associated with higher intake of 2-3 g or more
per day.
Selected Food Sources with Serving Size*
Common Finfish Omega-3 Content Omega-3 Content(per 6 oz portion)

Anchovy, European, canned in oil High 3.4 g

Wild Salmon High 3.2 g

Pacific and Jack mackerel High 3.2 g

Sable Fish (Black Cod) High 3.0 g

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Whitefish High 3.0 g

Pacific sardine High 2.8 g

Bluefin tuna High 2.8 g

Atlantic herring High 2.4 g

Atlantic mackerel High 2.0 g

Rainbow trout High 2.0 g

Mussels Moderate 1.4 g

Tuna, White Albacore, canned in Moderate 1.4 g

water

Wild Eastern Oyster Moderate 1.0

Halibut Moderate 1.0 g

Pollock Moderate 0.8 g

Farmed Eastern Oyster Moderate 0.8 g

Blue Crab or Alaska King Crab Moderate 0.8 g

Shrimp Moderate 0.6 g

Scallop Moderate 0.6 g

Clam Low 0.5 g

Ocean Perch Low 0.4 g

Tuna, light, canned in water Low 0.4 g

Yellowfin tuna Low 0.4 g

Cod Low .4 g

Lobster Low 0.2 g

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 * Omega-3 content of various fish and seafood sources are averages and may depend on factors such as time of year of harvest,
body of water in which the animal resides and its diet.  Values should be used for comparison of relative amounts of omega-3 fatty acids in
fish and seafood.
Why is the omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio important?
Two types of fatty acids that are essential for human health are omega-3 and omega-6. These are both polyunsaturated fatty acids
(PUFAs) which have anti-inflammatory properties, contribute to cell structure and optimal bodily functioning. Studies suggest that
decreasing the ratio of omega-6 (in vegetable oils) to omega-3 fatty acids (in fatty fish) is important to reduce risk of cancer and heart
disease, inflammatory conditions, asthma, and depression.
Most people consume too many omega-6 fatty acids and consume too little omega-3 fatty acids. To reduce your risk of chronic
disease, reduce your intake of omega-6 fatty acids and increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids. An intake of around 2-4 times as many
omega-6 fatty acids as omega-3 fatty acids is thought to be a healthy ratio.
 Avoid vegetable oils that are high in omega-6 fatty acids:
o Corn Oil
o Cottonseed Oil
o Safflower Oil
o Soybean Oil
o Sunflower Oil

 Eliminate highly processed foods such as pastries, chips, cookies and donuts. These are the most common sources of omega-
6 fatty acids in the American diet due to their high oil content.
 Look at product labels carefully especially on salad dressings and other condiments
 Eat high omega-3 fish at least twice per week.
 Eat more foods rich in omega-3s such as flax seeds, walnuts, fish and omega-3 enriched eggs.
Calcium
 For individuals who do not consume dairy products fish and seafood can be a significant source of calcium
 Fish including salmon and sardines canned in oil as well as sea vegetables such as kombu, nori, and dulse are good sources
of calcium
Know Your Limits for Fat
 Fish and seafood are good sources of healthy fats such as omega 3s which are an essential part of a balanced
fat intake
Potential Chemical Contaminants
Risk of Mercury Poisoning
Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that can accumulate in fish.  Eating fish with high levels of mercury can negatively impact brain
development in children and can affect learning and memory function in adults. Certain fish species are known to have higher mercury
concentrations than others, sometimes due to polluted waters. The highest levels of mercury and contaminants tend to accumulate in the
large predatory fish at the top of the food chain.
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Shark King mackerel  

Swordfish Tilefish  
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
Limit intake in children as well as pregnant and nursing women** 

Albacore tuna Marlin  

Bass (Sea and Largemouth) Red snapper  

Bluefish Pike  

Grouper Orange roughy  

Halibut Spanish mackerel  

Lobster Walleye
Low levels of mercury-containing fish**
Anchovies Pollock

Atlantic mackerel Salmon

Catfish Sardine

Cod Shad

Canned light tuna Shrimp

Haddock Trout

Herring Whitefish

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  Advice from the EPA for women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or nursing:
 Do not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tile fish because they contain high levels of mercury. Everyone else can eat up
to 6 ounces of high-mercury fish per week.
 Eat up to 12 ounces per week (about 3 to 4 servings) of a variety of fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury
 Five of the most commonly eaten fish that are low in mercury are shrimp, canned light tuna, cod, salmon, pollock, and
catfish.
 A commonly eaten fish, albacore ("white") tuna contains higher levels of mercury than canned light tuna because these fish
are larger. Limit consumption to 6 ounces of albacore tuna per week.
 For further information about the safety of locally caught fish and shellfish, visit the Environmental Protection Agency's
(EPA) Fish Advisory website or contact your State or Local Health Department. A list of state or local health department
contacts is available at the EPA website. If no advice is available, eat up to 6 ounces per week of fish you caught from local
waters, but don't consume any other fish during that week.
 Follow these same recommendations when feeding fish and shellfish to your young children, but serve smaller portions.
Risk of PCB Exposure
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are industrial pollutants that find their way into fresh waters and oceans where they are
absorbed by fish. A recent study reported unacceptable levels of PCBs in fish feed given to farmed salmon. The study reported that PCB
levels in farmed salmon, especially those in Europe, were about seven times higher than in wild salmon. PCBs are potential human
carcinogens, known to promote cancer in animals. Other potential health effects include impaired memory and learning, and adverse
effects on the immune, reproductive and nervous systems. Until more research results are available, it may be prudent to choose wild
salmon over farmed salmon and eat a wide variety of fish, along with plant sources of omega-3s. You can reduce PCB exposure from fish
by removing the skin and visible fat as well as baking, broiling or grilling fish instead of frying. The Environmental Protection Agency
monitors PCB levels in water throughout the country more information can be found at the EPA website.
Farmed vs. Wild
The old adage “you are what you eat” applies even if you are a fish. The location and living conditions where fish and seafood
live can affect what they eat and their exposure to chemicals. In some studies, farm-raised fish have been shown to contain higher levels
of contaminants compared to fish caught from the wild. However, there are some ethical fish farms that take good care of their fish and
limit contaminant exposure.  Recommendations have not yet been established for farmed vs. wild. To better understand this issue asks
questions when buying fish and seafood. For more information on “ocean friendly” seafood choices check out the
Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch. This site ranks fish as red, yellow, or green depending on sustainability and identifies high
mercury fish.
Choosing Fish & Seafood
 Seafood should not smell "fishy" but rather like a "fresh ocean breeze"
 Mollusks, such as mussels and clams, should always be alive when purchased with the shells. Shells should be tightly closed
or close tightly when gently tapped, and should open when they are cooked. Do not eat any mollusks that are still closed
after cooking.
 Use fresh fish no later than 2 days after purchase
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  Fish is fully cooked when the flakes separate easily; about 10 minutes of cooking time per 1 inch of thickness
Ideas for Increasing Consumption of High Omega-3 Fish
 Try the catch of the day! Order a variety of fish to broaden your horizons.
 Experiment with fish recipes to replace red meat and other high fat choices. There are several fish that are good for kabobs,
patties, and noodle dishes.
 Look for wild salmon at your local health food stores.
 Mix canned sardines with your own combination of chopped red onion, avocado, hard-cooked eggs, lemon juice, salt and/or
pepper.
 Add chopped anchovies to pasta sauce just after you sauté your onions and garlic; the fish will melt away while leaving a
mild, subtle fishy taste to your sauce.
 When buying canned products, look for fish packed in water or olive oil (preferably, extra-virgin).
 Cook with either dry or moist heat methods; poached, steamed, grilled, baked, or broiled are preferred.
 Avoid fish that is battered and fried, slathered in butter, or blanketed in creamy sauces to reduce saturated fat and calorie
intake.
 Remove skin and outer layer of fat before cooking fish, as contaminants can be concentrated in these areas.
 
Resources
Fish and Omega-3 Fatty AcidsAmerican Heart Associationwww.americanheart.orgAccessed August 5, 2009

Lean Meats are included in the Healing Foods Pyramid™ as part of a balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet. This Food Pyramid
emphasizes foods that nourish the body, sustain energy over time, contain healing qualities and essential nutrients, and support a
sustainable environment.
What are the recommended servings per week?
 Optional*: 1-3 servings per week

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 *The Healing Foods Pyramid™ is suitable for vegetarians and vegans in that all of the categories containing animal products are
optional for consumption. One of our goals is to shift the typical meat-centered plate to one that is comprised mostly of plant-based foods.
Every individual’s needs are unique. While some bodies thrive on a well-balanced vegetarian or vegan diet, others may not. Animal
products provide the richest sources of absorbable vitamin B12, iron, and calcium; therefore individuals choosing not to consume animal
products need to ensure adequate intake of these essential nutrients.  Consult with a registered dietitian/certified nutritionist or
knowledgeable health care provider regarding your individual needs.
Why choose lean meat?
 Good source of complete protein
 Rich iron source
 Contains B vitamins, specifically B-12
 Contains less saturated fat than higher fat meats
Selected Sources of Lean Meats

Lean Meats Serving Size Fat

Poultry: (white meat without skin),

chicken, Cornish hen, turkey

Beef: flank steak, sirloin tip, eye of

round, top round, tenderloin, top loin,
rump roast, extra lean ground beef

~ 2-3 oz cooked < 3 g per oz

Pork: center loin, tenderloin, Canadian
bacon

Lamb: chops, leg roast, tenderloin shank

Wild Game: venison, bison, elk, squab,

wild duck (without skin), pheasant, rabbit

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 Special Considerations
Choosing lean meats
 Choose lean meat containing less than 3g of fat per 1 oz
 Generally, the leanest cuts of meat contain “round” or “loin” in their name
 Look for poultry with USDA Select grading of A and B
 Look for beef with USDA “Select” or “Choice” grading rather than “Prime,” which usually has more fat
 To lower the fat content of poultry and other meat, cut off skin and fat before cooking and/or eating
 While many grocery stores carry both ground chicken and ground turkey, they may contain as much fat as ground beef
because they often include dark meat and skin. For lower fat, choose ground breast meat or look for low-fat ground chicken
or turkey.
Saturated Fat Content
 Lean meat contains less than 3g of total fat per 1 oz , which is less than higher fat choices but still contains some saturated
fat
 The typical American diet is high in saturated fat, coming mostly from animal foods
 Eating too many foods high in saturated fat may increase blood levels of LDL and total cholesterol which are risk factors for
heart disease.
 Diets high in saturated fat may also promote obesity, cancer, inflammatory arthritis, diabetes, and chronic pain
Use of Hormones and Antibiotics
Most commercial animal products contain residues from drugs, hormones and antibiotics which may increase the risk of some
cancers, antibiotic resistant bacteria, and early puberty.
Consider Organic
We recommend organic, free-range, and grass-fed lean meat products because the animals are raised in more natural conditions
and may be more nutritious than meat from conventionally raised animals.

Know Your Limits for Fat

Many meat products are high in saturated fat, for this reason, choosing lean meats is important for balanced fat intake.
Ideas for Healthy Lean Meat Consumption
 When ordering lean meat in restaurants make sure that it has been prepared with either dry or moist heat methods; poached,
steamed, grilled, baked or broiled are preferred
 To reduce saturated fat and calorie intake, avoid meat that has been battered and fried, slathered in butter, or blanketed in
creamy sauces
 Experiment with leaner cuts of meat in your favorite recipes to replace higher fat choices
 Choose lean meat up to 3 times per week rather than daily
 Use lean meat to flavor meals rather than as the main focus
 Be mindful of portion size for all meats – a 2-3 oz serving of lean meat is approximately the size of a deck of cards
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  To reduce the amount of meat in a recipe, replace half with beans, mushrooms, vegetables, or whole soy products
 Choose animal products that are labeled “organic,” “hormone-free,” “antibiotic-free,” “free-range,” “grass-fed," and / or
“wild” whenever possible
 Buy local - local meat is often available at farmer’s markets and family-owned grocery stores where you can ask questions
and find out how the animals were raised (see the Eat Wild and the Eat Well guides to find local sources of lean meat
products).
 
Resources
Beef, loin, bottom sirloin butt, tri-tip steak USDA Agricultural Research Service – Nutrient Data Laboratory
www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp Accessed August 17, 2009
How to Buy Meat United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Servicewww.ams.usda.gov Accessed
August 24, 2009

Alcohol is included in the Healing Foods Pyramid™ as part of a balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet. This Food Pyramid
emphasizes foods that nourish the body, sustain energy over time, contain healing qualities and essential nutrients, and support a
sustainable environment.
What are the recommended servings per day?
 Optional*: 1-2 servings per day depending on age, gender, and history
* Although there are some documented health benefits to moderate alcohol consumption, we do not encourage people to start
drinking. Potential health risks must be weighed. See below: What are the health concerns of moderate alcohol consumption?
What is moderate drinking?
 One drink or less a day for women and people over 60
 Two drinks or less a day for men (no more than one an hour)
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 Is the risk-benefit balance for an individual drinker favorable or unfavorable? Risk-benefit balance depends on the
individual's age, gender, and history. We do not recommend alcohol consumption for:
 Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
 People who plan to drive or engage in other activities that require attention or skill
 People taking medications that interact with alcohol, including some over-the-counter medications
 Individuals with a history of alcoholism or alcohol abuse
 Those under the legal drinking age
 Individuals with a medical history that contraindicates alcohol consumption
Selected Alcohol Beverage Sources with Serving Sizes
Type of Drink Serving Size Typical % Alcohol Total Amount of Alcohol

Beer 12 oz. 5% 0.6 oz.

Wine 5 oz. 12 % 0.6 oz.

Hard liquor (whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, scotch) 1.5 oz. 40 % 0.6 oz.

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What are the potential health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption?
 May lower risk of coronary artery disease and heart attack
o May decrease risk of stroke caused by blocked blood vessels
o Decreases tension and anxiety
o In the elderly, stimulates appetite and may promote regular bowel movement
o May be associated with a decreased risk of gall bladder surgery in women
o Associated with decreased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
o May improve digestion
o Moderate alcohol consumption may be associated with lower homocysteine levels which is associated with a
decreased risk of heart disease
Red Wine
 Moderate consumption may be associated with longevity
o Contains tannins, which may raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels and inhibit platelet cells in the blood from
clumping together
o Contains resveratrol, an antioxidant compound found in grapes, which may decrease the development of some
cancers
o Resveratrol enhances immune function and decreases inflammation in the body; both immune and inflammatory
components are thought to be important in the development of plaque buildup in blood vessels, which often leads to
heart disease
o Significant source of saponins, antioxidants believed to promote heart health by binding to cholesterol in the blood
and preventing its absorption
o Saponins may play a role in decreasing inflammation, which could have beneficial effects in reducing heart disease
and cancer risks
Liquor and Beer
 Raises HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels
o Inhibits platelets in the blood from clumping together
What are the health concerns of alcohol consumption?
 Increases risk of accidents
o Often a trigger for migraine headaches
o Increases strokes caused by bleeding
o Higher risk of fetal alcohol effect (FAE), low birth weight, and stillbirth in pregnant women
o Increased physical, mental, and behavioral problems among the children of mothers who drink during pregnancy
o Medication interactions – even over the counter, non-prescription drugs can have adverse health effects when
combined with alcohol; make sure to read all labels carefully
o Increases the risk for cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and larynx
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 o Increases accumulation of fat in the liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis. This contributes to liver disease and
sometimes liver failure.
o Increases estrogen levels, a risk for breast cancer
o Tobacco use enhances alcohol's effects on the risk for cancers of the upper digestive and respiratory tract
o For some individuals, alcoholic beverages are triggers for asthma or allergic reactions. Be aware of the ingredients
in your drinks such as sulfites and wheat, as well as your individual sensitivity to alcohol.
Specific Considerations
 Abstinent individuals should not begin to drink solely for health benefits
o Many of the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption can be achieved from whole foods. Resveratrol, contained in
grape skins, is available in whole grapes and grape juice as well as wine.
o Ask your physician about potential benefit and harm of alcohol consumption in your individual case, considering
your age, gender, medical history, and medications
Ideas for Moderate Alcohol Consumption
 Darker is better: red wine has higher antioxidant levels than white and dark beers often have more antioxidants than light.
o Be aware - store bought drink mixes are full of dyes, sugar, and preservatives. Try making daiquiris, sangria, or
pina coladas at home with fresh fruits, you will get a better taste and more nutrients.
o Try organic wine – organic wine generally has lower sulfite content and may have higher antioxidant activity.
o Find a vineyard to visit and learn more about where your wine is coming from. Check out winerybound.com
o Buy Local – Many local breweries sell their beer at neighborhood markets and at local restaurants - Find one near
you at beertown.org.
 

Resources
Adult Beverage Consumption: Making Responsible Drinking ChoicesAmerican Dietetic Associationwww.eatright.org
Accessed June 4, 2009
AlcoholAmerican Diabetes Associationwww.diabetes.orgAccessed June 4, 2009
Alcohol Alert – Moderate DrinkingNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholismwww.niaaa.nih.govAccessed June 4,
2009
Alcohol Use: Why moderation is keyMayo Clinicwww.mayoclinic.comAccessed June 4, 2009
Begin Your SearchWinery Boundwww.winerybound.comAccessed July 1, 2009

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 Dark Chocolate is included in the Healing Foods Pyramid™ as part of a balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet. This Food
Pyramid emphasizes foods that nourish the body, sustain energy over time, contain healing qualities and essential nutrients, and support a
sustainable environment.
What are the recommended servings per week?
 Up to 7 ounces per week, average 1 ounce per day
Why choose dark chocolate?
 Contains flavonoids called procyanidins & epicatechins; flavonoids are part of a group of antioxidant known as polyphenols
and are found in a variety of foods including dark chocolate, tea, red wine, and various fruits and vegetables
 Decreases LDL (“bad”) cholesterol oxidation
 Reduces the risk of blood clots
 Increases blood flow in arteries and the heart
 May lower high blood pressure
 Cocoa may have a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels because it consists mainly of stearic acid and oleic acid. Stearic acid
is a saturated fat, but unlike most saturated fatty acids, it does not raise blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid, a
monounsaturated fat, does not raise cholesterol and may even reduce it.
 May improve mood and pleasure by boosting serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain
 Regular intake is associated with better cognitive performance in the elderly
 Contains a number of minerals, including calcium, magnesium, and potassium
What is chocolate?
Chocolate is made using beans harvested from the cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao. The beans are removed from their pod,
fermented, dried, roasted and then ground to produce a cocoa mass or cocoa liquor. Cocoa liquor can be pressed to yield cocoa butter and
cocoa cake which is ground up into cocoa powder. Cocoa liquor can also be combined with cocoa butter, sugar, vanilla, (and milk, in milk
chocolate) to make chocolate.
What is dark chocolate?
Dark chocolate is also known as "bittersweet" or "semisweet" chocolate. It contains a high percentage (≥ 60%) of cocoa solids,
and little or no added sugar. Dark chocolate has a rich, intense flavor, and is found in chocolate bars, candies and baking chocolate.
What qualities should you look for in dark chocolate?
 ≥ 60% cocoa
 Made from cocoa butter instead of fats such as palm and coconut oils. Although cocoa butter does contain significant
amounts of saturated fat in the form of stearic acid, it has been shown to have a neutral effect on cholesterol unlike the
saturated fat in both palm and coconut oils.
 Made without the use of 'hydrogenated' or 'partially hydrogenated' oils, which are known to negatively impact cholesterol
 Darker is better: phytochemicals, like flavonoids, contribute to pigment. More flavonoids means darker chocolate and
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  Chocolate is only as good as its ingredients; look for dark chocolate made from organic or
fairly traded cocoa beans (Find a list of fair trade certified chocolate producers at: http://www.transfairusa.org/)
Special Considerations: Milk vs. Dark Chocolate:
 Milk binds to antioxidants in chocolate making them unavailable; therefore, milk chocolate is not a good antioxidant source
 To get the benefits of antioxidants, avoid drinking milk with dark chocolate
 White chocolate contains no cocoa solids and therefore is not a good source of antioxidants
Chocolate: Comparisons of Antioxidant Activity and Cocoa Content
Listed from highest level of antioxidant activity to Percentage of Cocoa (%)
lowest level

Cocoa Powder ~ 88-96

Dark Chocolate/ Baking Chocolate ~ 45-80

Milk Chocolate ~ 5-7

White Chocolate ~0

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Caffeine
There are measurable amounts of caffeine in dark chocolate; individuals who are sensitive to caffeine should be aware of this
when considering adding dark chocolate to their diet
Kidney Stones
Chocolate contains oxalates which can lead to an increase in urinary oxalate excretion. Increased urinary oxalate increases the
risk of kidney stone formation. As a result, those individuals prone to developing kidney stones should reduce their intake of oxalate from
food - including chocolate - as a way to reduce urinary oxalate.
Migraine Headaches
Dark chocolate, which contains a natural chemical, tyramine, is thought to trigger migraines although the data is inconclusive.
Not all individuals who suffer from migraines are sensitive to tyramine. Individuals who suffer from migraines may consider
experimenting to determine if dark chocolate is a trigger for them.
Ideas for Healthy Dark Chocolate Consumption
 High-quality chocolate contains a high percentage of cocoa solids (³ 60 %). It is brown or dark brown in color, and is glossy.
Avoid purchasing chocolate that has a grayish tone, white spots on the surface, or small holes.
 A small portion of high quality dark chocolate is recommended. Be aware, dark chocolate is high in calories and fat, so
consume sparingly.
 To avoid overindulging in dark chocolate, eat it after you have enjoyed a nice lunch or dinner.
 Have a piece of fruit prior to dark chocolate to help satisfy your sweet craving.
 Take your time- dark chocolate is rich and has complex flavors, eat it slowly and mindfully to increase enjoyment.
 Try dipping fresh fruit in melted dark chocolate for a divine dessert- Mmmmm.
 Buy Local: see if your town has a Chocolatier. Buying high quality dark chocolate can be a delicious way to support local
artisans.
 

ea is included in the Healing Foods Pyramid™ as part of a balanced, whole foods, plant-based diet. This Food Pyramid
emphasizes foods that nourish the body, sustain energy over time, contain healing qualities and essential nutrients, and support a
sustainable environment.
What are the recommended servings per day?
 2-4 cups per day
Why should you drink tea?
Teas are rich in antioxidant called polyphenols which are plant chemicals that may help prevent cancer, heart disease, metabolic
syndrome, hypertension, stroke, obesity, arthritis, and other diseases by:

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  Inhibiting growth of cancer cells
 Reducing high blood pressure
 Protecting against stroke
 Improving blood flow to the heart
 Reducing total and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol
 Inhibiting the formation of blood clots in artery walls
 Stabilizing blood sugar levels
 Lowering the risk for osteoporosis
 Acting as an anti-inflammatory agent
 Enhancing immune function and helping fight infections
 Protecting against viral infections and liver disease
 Inhibiting the growth of bacteria that can cause gum disease, cavities, and bad breath
 Exhibiting an antibacterial effect on harmful bacteria inside the body
 Improving brain function and preventing brain cell death
Selected Sources with Serving Sizes
White and green teas are less processed and contain higher levels of antioxidant than black or oolong teas. caffeine content varies
in teas - more processing generally leads to increased caffeine levels.
Teas - Comparison per 8 oz serving
Tea Antioxidant Level Caffeine Level

White High Low

Green High Low

Oolong Moderate Moderate

Black Low High

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Antioxidants
Dietary antioxidant help the human body to stop cell damage and increase cellular repair. Like other antioxidants, catechins found
in green tea and theaflavins found in black tea selectively prevent enzyme activities that lead to cancer or heart disease.
What are the different types of tea?
 All true tea comes from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, and differences between each tea type come from variations in the
processing of the tea leaves. In addition, there are natural differences within each tea type depending on the part of the plant
harvested and time of year the leaves and buds are harvested. The type of soil and climate the tea plants are grown in also
contribute to the natural variation within tea types.
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 White tea is a form of tea in which the young leaves and buds are rolled and dried. It is the least processed form of tea.
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 Green tea is an unfermented tea which is withered and steamed before drying to prevent oxidation/fermentation and retain
the leaves’ green color. This method preserves the polyphenol content of green tea.
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 Oolong tea is a lightly fermented tea, between green and black tea on a continuum of flavor, fermentation, color, and
antioxidant content.
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 Black tea is the most common form of tea worldwide and has a stronger color and flavor than green tea. It is prepared from
tea leaves that have been allowed to ferment/oxidize before being fully dried, and due to the oxidation process the
polyphenol content is less than that of green tea.
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 Herbal teas, technically called tisanes, are not true teas in the strict sense but are popular for their medicinal and calming
qualities, unique flavors and are all caffeine-free. They contain a blend of dried plant flowers, stems, roots, or leaves. Due to
the diverse nature of herbal teas, they are not reviewed here in detail.
Caffeine
 Tea contains varying amounts of caffeine
 Black tea contains an average of 60 mg caffeine per cup, while green tea contains 36 mg per cup
 All teas contains less caffeine than an 8 oz. cup of coffee, which has about 95 mg
Decaffeination Process
The process of decaffeinating tea may involve the use of chemicals and traces of solvents may remain in the tea. To avoid
chemical residues from this process, purchase tea that is decaffeinated by more natural means such as water or carbon dioxide.
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 For best results, start with a ceramic teapot with a lid. Warm the teapot with hot water and pour it out. Also begin with good-
tasting water, such as filtered or spring water. Tap water contains chemicals which will affect the taste of the tea. Brew times and
temperatures vary depending on type of tea used and personal preference. We offer recommendations below for brewing black, oolong,
green and white teas.
To make black or oolong tea: add one teaspoon of tea or one tea bag for each 8 oz. cup of water to the warmed teapot. In a
separate tea kettle, bring water to a full boil. Water at a bubbling boil agitates tea leaves and causes them to open for the full extraction of
flavor. Pour boiling water over the tea bags or tea leaves in the warmed teapot, and steep for a full three to five minutes. After steeping,
remove tea bags or strain tea through a fine mesh tea strainer.
To make green tea: remove water from heat just prior to boiling or allow water to stand for a few minutes after boiling and steep
one teaspoon of tea or one tea bag per 8 oz water for only 1-3 minutes in a covered teapot.
To make white tea: is prepared similarly to green tea, though a longer steep time is necessary to allow the leaves enclosing the
bud to open up and release their flavor to the cup. Steep 3-10 minutes for the first steep, adding a minute or two to each subsequent steep.
White tea will stand up to 3 or more steeps. White tea is extremely light weight so to be sure to add enough leaf to the cup or pot. The
more tea you add the stronger the flavor will be, so the amount of tea necessary varies by personal preference.
Tea Selection
The more space tea leaves have available during brewing, the better they are able to release all of their flavor. For this reason,
loose tea is preferred over a small tea ball, infuser or teabag.
To maintain freshness, tea must be stored in a dark, odor-free and moisture-free environment. An airtight container stored at room
temperature is fine for most types of tea. Green tea can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator as long as no moisture is in the
storage container.
Ideas for Increasing Consumption of Tea
 Keep a pitcher of brewed tea in the refrigerator for easy iced tea.
 Replace part or all of the coffee or soda you consume during the day with tea, either hot or iced.
 Take tea breaks instead of coffee breaks. If this is difficult, replace one cup of coffee with tea until your body adjusts to the
decrease in caffeine, then phase out coffee completely.
 Carry teabags in your handbag or car.
 Add fresh squeezed citrus juice, pureed berries or mint leaves to a pitcher of iced tea.
 Try an herbal tea blended with green or white tea for endless variations in flavor.
 Add a splash of juice to your tea for a refreshing change! Try pomegranate or cranberry with iced tea.
 Host a tea party - ask your friends to bring their favorite tea and spend some quality time sharing a pot or two.
 Give tea as a gift - choose your favorites to create a meaningful present.
 

Personal Space

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 Personal Space is included in the Healing Foods Pyramid™ as part of a balanced, whole food, plant-based diet. Our relationship
with food is complex, spanning all five senses and affecting us both physically and emotionally. We recognize that the richness of this
relationship provides benefits that go beyond what is measurable in a laboratory. While upholding the importance of a balanced, mindful
relationship with food and eating, we invite you to personalize the Healing Foods Pyramid™ by occasionally allowing yourself a special
treat that is healing for you.

Ater bottles and food storage containers. BPA is known to disrupt the endocrine system in the human body and may contribute to
weight gain, metabolic syndrome, prostate gland, cardiovascular disease, hormone sensitive cancers such as breast and prostate, and
immune system dysfunction. Harmful exposure levels are not known at this time and are currently being researched. The amount of BPA
that leeches into food and drink varies depending on the age of the container, the temperature of the food/drink, and the type of container.
For more information visit: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/media/questions/sya-bpa.cfm.

Caffeine

Caffeine is an addictive stimulant that may negatively impact health by contributing to headaches, anxiety, insomnia, heart
palpitations, high blood pressure, digestive and urinary tract disorders. Caffeine has a diuretic effect, causing the body to lose water. It also
increases stomach acid, so avoiding it may be beneficial to people with digestive concerns. Even modest amounts of caffeine may increase
symptoms of hypoglycemia; therefore people with blood sugar concerns may consider avoiding caffeine. Research shows that avoidance
of caffeine reduces symptoms of fibrocystic breasts in some women.

Cage-free

In conventional industry practice laying hens are raised in battery cages. Cage-free hens are usually raised in a large barn or
warehouse and are free to walk, spread their wings, and engage in more of their natural behaviors. Cage-free hens are not necessarily
organically fed, or free range. The best way to ensure you are buying high quality eggs is to buy from local farmers and ask questions, or
if the opportunity presents itself, visit the farm in person.

Calcium

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and must be obtained through the diet. Calcium is required for bone
formation and repair, cellular functioning, muscle contractions and many other essential bodily functions. There are a variety of dairy and
non-dairy sources of calcium.

  Sources Calcium Content Serving Size Percent Daily Value

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Plain Yogurt (non-fat) 452 8 oz. 45%

Ricotta Cheese (part skim) 335 1/2 cup 34%

DAIRY
Skim Milk 306 1 cup 31%

Mozzarella Cheese (part skim) 311 1.5 oz. 31%

Collard Greens(cooked) 178 1/2 cup 18%

Spinach (cooked) 146 1/2 cup 15%

Tofu (prepared with nigari) 253 1/2 cup 25%

NON-DAIRY Soy Milk (fortified) 368 1 cup 37%

Molasses 172 1 tbsp 17%

Salmon (canned with bone) 181 3 oz. 18%

Sardines (in oil) 325 3 oz. 33%

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Electrolytes

Electrolyte balance is necessary for normal healthy bodily functioning. The four main electrolytes that are frequently measured in
the blood are sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate. The body usually maintains an appropriate electrolyte balance in the blood
with a proper diet and hydration. Electrolyte balance can be compromised with dehydration of any kind.

Fair Trade

Fair trade certification ensures that farmers and farm workers receive a fair price for their goods, living wages, and a variety of
opportunities for business and social development. Certification guarantees that sustainable farming practices are utilized to protect the
workers health and the integrity of the farm. Fair trade certification can be awarded by one of 19 labeling organizations that are affiliates
of the Fair Trade Labeling Organizations International (FLOI).

Fat

Dietary fat is an essential part of a balanced diet. Fat is a component of all cell membranes, hormones, and neurons. It is vital for
energy storage, protection of organs, and body temperature regulation. On a 2, 000 calorie diet, about 30% of total calories should come
from total fat per day. A ratio of 1:2:1 of saturated: monounsaturated: polyunsaturated (such as omega-3s) fat is recommended.

Fiber

Dietary fibers are the edible parts of plants that are resistant to digestion and absorption in the human intestine. Some fiber is
partially fermented by bacteria in the intestine, some passes through the body virtually unchanged. Dietary fibers have beneficial
physiological effects on bowel health, blood cholesterol and blood sugar stabilization.

There are two types of dietary fiber:

Soluble: Soluble fiber is the type of fiber that dissolves in water. It forms a gel like substance in the intestines that helps bind and
remove cholesterol from the system, and can contribute to the prevention of heart disease.

Insoluble: Insoluble fiber is the type of fiber that does not dissolve in water and passes through the intestinal tract relatively
unchanged. Insoluble fiber is thought to decrease the risk of digestive diseases and increase satiety by slowing the rate at which the
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 The standard American diet contains around 12 grams of fiber per day however, the current adult recommendation for fiber is 25
grams per day. In the future the recommendation may be increased to 35-40 grams per day. Fiber intake should be increased slowly over
time with a simultaneous increase in water consumption.

Free-range

Free range generally applies to meat and poultry products. To be certified free-range by the USDA, producers must demonstrate
that the animal has been allowed access to the outside. However, these animals are not required to go outside which makes this label easy
to abuse. Depending on their diet and movement ability, eggs produced by free-range chickens may contain more omega-3 fatty acids and
vitamin E than conventional eggs.

Gluten Intolerance

Celiac disease (CD) is also known as gluten intolerance. Gluten is the common name for the proteins in specific cereal grains that
are not tolerated in persons with CD. These proteins are found in all forms of wheat (including durum, semolina, spelt, kamut, einkorn,
and faro), and related grains, rye, barley, and tritcale. When individuals with CD ingest gluten, the villi, tiny hair-like projections in the
small intestine that absorb nutrients from food are damaged. This is due to an immune reaction to gluten. Damaged villi interfere with the
body's ability to absorb basic nutrients - proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and, in some cases, water and bile salts. Once an
individual with CD removes gluten from their diet, their intestines can often regain the ability to function normally.

Glycemic Index

The glycemic index measures how different types of carbohydrate foods affect blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. The higher a
food ranks on the glycemic index, the faster it increases glucose in the blood. Eating more than the recommended servings of foods high
on the glycemic index can lead to loss of sensitivity to insulin, the hormone needed to allow blood sugar to enter cells for use as fuel. This
"insulin resistance" promotes weight gain and type 2 diabetes.

 The glycemic index ranks carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the rate and extent that the sugars from these
carbohydrates enter the blood and cause blood sugar levels to rise after eating
 Carbohydrates that breakdown quickly have the highest glycemic indices
 Carbohydrates that breakdown slowly have low glycemic indices

What is the glycemic load (GL)?

 GL builds on the glycemic index concept to provide a measure of total glycemic response to a food or meal based on serving
size
 GL = GI (%) x grams of carbohydrate per serving

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  For example: cooked brown rice has a GI = 50 and about 33 grams of carbohydrate per serving. The glycemic load of this
serving of brown rice would be: 0.5 x 33 = 16, which would put it in the medium glycemic load range.

Grass-fed

To be certified grass-fed by the USDA, grass and forage must be the feed source consumed for the lifetime of the ruminant
animal, with the exception of milk consumed prior to weaning. Animals cannot be fed grain or grain byproducts and must have continuous
access to pasture during the growing season. Routine mineral and vitamin supplementation may also be included in the feeding regimen.
The producer must fully document the supplementation that occurs, including the amount, the frequency, and the supplements provided.
Conventionally raised ruminant animals are fed corn and soy, which their bodies are ill equipped to digest. Ruminant animals naturally eat
grass; therefore, grass-fed animals are generally healthier and their meat has a better nutrient profile including higher omega-3 content.

Hormones

Hormones are chemical messengers that naturally occur in the bodies of all animals. These chemicals are released into the blood
by organs and affect different parts of the body. Hormones control bodily processes such as sleep, growth, development, mood, and
reproductive functions.

Hormones are primarily used in the meat and dairy industries to make animals gain weight and increase milk production. Some
individuals are concerned that hormones remaining in milk and meat products after processing have negative health effects in humans,
such as weight gain, hormone sensitive cancers, and early puberty in girls. Several studies have investigated the effects of exposure to
these food products but findings are inconclusive. Although researchers are still determining the risks associated with exposure to
hormones in food, we recommend choosing animal products that come from hormone-free livestock.

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA)

Monounsaturated fatty acids are fats that have one carbon-to-carbon double bond and are normally liquid at room temperature.
They are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and are beneficial for health when consumed in moderation. Examples of food
sources of monounsaturated fats are almonds, avocados, and olive oil.

Organic
Organic foods contain less pesticide residue than their conventional counterparts. Organic food is produced by farmers who
emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations.
Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides, petroleum-based fertilizers, or sewage sludge-based fertilizers, bio-
engineering, or ionizing radiation. Organic systems replenish and maintain soil fertility, eliminate the use of toxic and persistent pesticides
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their farming practices and plans for the season. Farmers are also required to apply for certification and pay a fee for their farm to be
inspected. These steps each have the potential to become barriers to certification for some individuals, especially smaller scale
independent farmers. Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) is a label that is independent of the USDA but follows the USDA organic
regulations. CNG is a nonprofit dedicated to providing organic labeling that is accessible to small farms that use organic practices. There
are several other non-profit certification bodies run by growing associations and farmers throughout the country. It is best to research these
labels whenever possible and buy local foods from farmers market when it is available. You can find more information on organic labeling
at the Organic Consumers Association webpage.

Pesticides

Pesticides are chemicals that are used to control pests that destroy crops. They are used in the production of most food crops sold
in the United States. These chemicals are thought to have negative effects on the health of farm workers, the consumer, and the
environment. Pesticides may increase an individual's risk for cancer or other chronic diseases and should be limited in the diet.

Phytochemicals

Phytochemicals ('phyto'means plant) are naturally occurring chemicals found in all plant foods. Phytochemicals' role in nutrition
is still unfolding; however, they have been identified as containing properties that aid in the prevention of chronic diseases such as cancer,
stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cataracts. In the human body, some phytochemicals act as antioxidants,
some protect and regenerate essential nutrients, while others work to deactivate cancer-causing substances. There are over 4,000
phytochemicals that have been identified and the majority of those require further research for scientists to understand their effects on
human health. Some examples of phytochemicals that have been found to have beneficial effects on human health are:

Type of Phytochemicals Example Proposed Action Food Sources

Isoflavones Mimic estrogen in the body, may be beneficial for hormone Whole soy
sensitive cancers such as breast and prostate. foods, alfalfa,
peas

FLAVONOIDS Anthocyanins Research suggests anthocyanins have anti-inflammatory and Cherries, red
anti-cancer properties as well as protect against coronary grapes, red
heart disease. cabbage

Flavonols Research has found that flavonols have anti-inflammatory Cocoa, red

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platelet stickiness.

Lycopene Has been found to have antioxidant properties and protect Cooked
against some cancers. tomatoes,
grapefruits,
watermelon

Zeazanthin Protective against age related macular degeneration, heart Egg yolk, kale,
disease and some cancers. turnip greens
CAROTENOIDS

Lutein Protective against age related macular degeneration, heart Egg yolk, kale,
disease and some cancers. spinach

βCarotene Found to have antioxidant properties. Essential for eye Sweet potatoes,
functioning and health and may have anti-inflammatory and apricots, carrots
anticancer properties.

Allyl Sulfur Found to have anticancer properties; also beneficial for heart Garlic, onions,
disease and blood clot prevention. leeks
ORGANOSULFUR
COMPOUNDS Indoles Found to have antioxidant effects and may protect against Cabbage,
some cancers. broccoli,
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 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA)
Polyunsaturated fats are fatty acids with more than one carbon-to-carbon double bond in their molecular structure and are liquid
at room temperature. PUFAs can be found in fatty fish, vegetable oils, nuts, and olives. Two of the most nutritionally significant PUFAs
are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

Omega-3 Fatty AcidsOmega-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) that have the first double bond at the
third carbon in the molecule. They are an essential component of the human diet because the body cannot synthesize omega-3s. These fats
are necessary for proper brain growth and development. Three types of omega-3s are docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid
(EPA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). DHA and EPA both are abundant in deep-water fatty fish such as wild salmon and sardines. ALA
is found in some plant foods such as flax seeds and walnuts. Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory effects in the body have been
found to be helpful in the prevention and treatment of numerous conditions including depression, heart disease, and cancer.

Omega-6 Fatty AcidsOmega-6 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) that has the first double bond at the
sixth carbon in their molecular structure. Omega-6 fatty acids are essential in the diet because they cannot be made by the human body.
Linoleic acid (LA) is the most abundant omega-6 fatty acid in the Western diet; it is found in seed oils such as canola, rapeseed, and
cottonseed. LA is a common ingredient in processed and fried foods and therefore is generally consumed in large amounts in many
developed countries.
Why is your PUFA ratio important?The PUFA ratio is the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids consumed in the diet.
Research has found that human ancestors consumed a diet that consisted of a 1:1 omega-6 to omega-3 ratio. Currently the average Western
diet has been found to contain a 20:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3s. Diets that are unbalanced, such as the typical Western diet, have been
found to be pro-inflammatory; it is thought that this lack of balance, and the resulting inflammation, is a major contributor to the growing
number of chronic diseases. Health benefits from a low omega-6:omega-3 ratio are numerous. Research has found positive effects on
asthma at 5:1; positive cardiovascular effects at a ratio of 4:1; positive effects on rectal cancer at 2.5:1, and positive effects on arthritis at
2-3:1. An ideal ratio has yet to be determined and may vary based on the individual and disease state. It is clear that a lower ratio is
protective against many chronic diseases.

Probiotics

Probiotic foods are those which contain live organisms that are capable of colonizing the intestine. These organisms promote
health by stimulating the immune system, discouraging the growth of harmful intestinal bacteria, neutralizing dietary carcinogens, treating
diarrhea, and reducing symptoms of lactose intolerance.

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fish. The main dietary sources of PCBs are fish (especially fish caught in contaminated lakes or rivers), meat, and dairy products.
Although PCBs are no longer legally in use in the United States, they remain in the environment for decades and can also be released from
transformers, fluorescent lights, and refrigerators made before 1977.

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Shamanic Training 08/05/2019
Regina Cohen has been a professional shamanic practitioner for twenty-five years, and is a lifelong follower of mystical and
spiritual pathways. She was born with gifts that have been developed and refined over many years she has an early spiritual education with
traditional religious institutions. Regina has facilitated countless Shamanic Practice as an acclaimed leader in the areas of Energy
Psychology, the Emotional Freedom technique (EFT) & Energy Medicine, she has assisted thousands of people in creating the life they
want and deserve.
And supported hundreds of people in building relationship with the spiritual realm through Journeying. She is a shamanic mentor
uniquely seasoned in the many ways, Living Spirit provides wisdom and healing through the Spirit Helpers. Her passion is to support
others in accessing this powerful and unique resource in their lives.

The Highest Light - Living Spirit - Creator - Source - God - has provided us with much assistance. These are Earth energies,
Ancestors, Celestials, Wisdom Elders, Angelica, Power Spirit Animals, and others who honor the Living Spirit by helping us on
our earth walk.

Shamanism recognizes the healing support of these non-physical beings and welcomes their assistance.

One of the clearest avenues for receiving wisdom, support, and healing from the Spirit Helpers is through the Shamanic Journey.
Whether you're seeking healing, a deepening of shamanic practices or professional training, you'll find a range of long distance
programs to support you.
Shamanism creates strong and clear relationships with Living Spirit, your spirits helpers, and energies of Earth. When these
relationships are nourished you'll be able to  walk your highest path.
 Training sessions are one-on-one directly with shamanic mentor Regina Cohen. Your personal journey in Spirit will be tailored
to fit you. Your process will be as individual as you are,
 
Certification training is for those who are drawn to professionally assist others. This distance program teaches you to listen
carefully to your Helpers as you support a person in their unique process. When you are skilled in listening, your Helpers can guide you in
extraordinary sessions. You'll also practice Soul Retrieval and Wisdom Guidance. This is a time of intense growth and stepping in the
richness of shamanic ways.
When a person Journeys, our first goal is to build a warm connection with our personal Spirit Helper. She or he will guide you
through your Journeying process safely and will manage your experience in a way that gives you the best possible assistance.
 
Your personal spirit Guide-Helper knows you very well and has most likely been with you since birth. You can think of him or
her in a similar way as many tend to think of a guardian angel.

The Spirit Helpers' understanding of you is complete. They know what you most need, and how to best help you walk on the
earth.
 They're aware of your gifts and reason for being here. And they offer skilled assistance to support you in moving forward clearly
on your path.
  Our Helpers always point to the Highest Light , with the goal of supporting us in our highest connection with Spirit. They
provide us with clarity, wisdom, and healing so we can move forward in life in the best possible way.
 When you have an ongoing connection with your Helpers you'll be able to receive lifelong guidance, healing, support, and great
wisdom. You'll have the ability to navigate with clear perspective and for fulfilling your highest destiny. And you'll find your spirit soaring
as you walk the Earth with balance and clarity.

Soul Retrieval Healing

Trauma, loneliness, the loss of a partner, and the death of a loved one...these and many other life experiences can cause the soul
to fragment. Parts of our energy can  "check out" in order to survive these distressing experiences, and we become less engaged in life. We
can find ourselves fatigued and not "all here." Signs of soul loss can include fuzzy memories, depression, dissociation, and even
codependent tendencies. 
 In Soul Retrieval, the spiritual Helpers guide the Journeyer in finding and returning your soul’s lost parts. You'll usually
recognize your lost Life Essences and discover why they left. A sense of wholeness and authenticity is regained when these essences are
re-integrated. Soul Retrieval is one of the most profound healing experiences we can have.
 In our style of Soul Retrieval, Regina Cohen connects with your heart’s energy and also the Spirit Helpers. She speaks aloud as
the experience unfolds so you have the opportunity to embrace and integrate your Life Essences as they are engaged.
The experience of Soul Retrieval is more than a technique. It is a sacred event. Many layers are woven within the experience and
will impact your well being for years to come. 
 After you experience Soul Retrieval, care for your Soul Parts by embracing them within your mind and heart. Love and
acceptance is an important part of integration. You'll notice yourself acting differently in the months to come.
Accept and honor the gifts this brings. 
 Soul Retrieval brings you closer to your most genuine, authentic self. Feelings can also return which may be uncomfortable at
first. As you honor them you'll you experience a smooth integration.
 Things must be “right” before engaging this kind of Shamanic Journey. These sessions are scheduled at a time when you can be
free from distractions and fatigue. If possible it's best for you to use a telephone headset (speaker phones aren't suitable).
 Most people feel a heightened vibrancy and sensitivity following Soul Retrieval. Often we need more than one Soul Retrieval, to
recover all the essences that have withdrawn from our physical experience of life. If you feel the need to eventually arrange for another
Soul Retrieval, this would not be unusual.
 
You are probably living within a social climate that doesn't value these types of experiences, so your honoring of the Soul Parts
and your warm-inner welcome of change are profoundly important. It's also helpful to have a Boundary Restoration Journey before or
soon after Soul Retrieval. One's personal strength is needed to maintain your authenticity in the face of expectations, demands of others,
and sheer habit, so that your returned Life Essence can be appropriately honored and expressed in your life.
 

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 Cost for a Soul Retrieval Healing is $225 and lasts around an hour and half.
 
About Distance Shamanic Healing:
There is no loss of energetic support and presence through distance shamanic healing work. In fact there is usually a deeper
connection. This is because interaction by voice and energy is often stronger without the distraction of physical appearances. It is
important for you to have a private space for your session, and to schedule at least 15 minutes to relax and prepare. At least an hour of
integration time afterward is also very helpful. A telephone headset is a good idea if you have one. However, a Blue Tooth type headset as
well as speaker telephones do not carry the energetic qualities needed for this work.
 
 
Wisdom Guidance
For clarity about life purpose, relationships, parenting, and many other issues, you may wish for Regina Cohen to Journey to the
Spirit Helpers on your behalf. Spirit Helpers offer insight and clarity. They understand your circumstances thoroughly and offer no-
nonsense insight into your issues. They'll help you grasp core dynamics and recommend changes on a foundational level.
 
Spirit Wisdom is sacred. Layers of insight are woven within the experience, and can provide a compass for many years to come.
The Wisdom Keepers can address all issues. You can read more about specific Wisdom themes such as Life Path, Relationship Issues,
Parenting, etc. below.
 
The approach, language, and perspective presented during this Journey is individually tailored for you. No phrase is chosen
lightly. This is mature spiritual support to provide you with the tools needed for making wise decisions. Entire ranges of elements are
woven together into a cohesive picture for you, highlighting issues you're overlooking, complimenting you when appropriate, and
recommending change where helpful.
 

The Helpers gently nudge you to broaden your perspective and invite you to appreciate the hidden value within your difficulties.
They don't tell us “what to do," which is why their assistance is referred to as Wisdom Teachings.
 
Their intent is to assist us in our growth and to help us walk in balance. They consider it our task, not theirs, for us make our
choices in the light of Wisdom.
  
Regina Cohen prepares the session in a sacred way to be a pure and clean instrument for this work. It seems that the Spirit
Helpers have access to all knowledge due to their standing in the eternal place of Wisdom. However, they will gently refuse fortune-telling
type of requests, instead supporting us in embracing our highest path. 
 

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 Regina Cohen spiritual vision connects with the Helpers who then guide the experience on your behalf. Regina speaks aloud,
sharing the interaction with you. You may ask questions, but it's usually best to wait until after the Helpers have shared first. This Journey
is distance by telephone. A digital recording is made so you can be present during the session rather than occupied with note taking.
 

 
Here are some examples of Wisdom Journey themes:
 
Guidance Seekers   Vocational Decisions / Mending the Broken Heart / Feeling Stuck
 
If you're facing a dilemma or feeling unclear about important life decisions, through the support of Living Spirit the Spirit
Helpers, you will be guided into a stronger awareness of how to best proceed along your life’s path. They already understand you, and
they know what you need to confidently move forward. This is an in-depth clarification of your specific life issues, along with perspective
on how to best proceed with your decision process.
 
Parenting Questions   Talents / Puzzling Behaviors / Emotional Make-up
 
For wisdom in parenting, the Spirit Helpers offer unparalleled insight. They already are familiar with each member of your
family, and through the support of Living Spirit, they guide you into a stronger awareness of how best to parent each of your children.
They offer wisdom and insight into your children’s temperaments, needs and struggles. This is an in-depth exploration of parent/child
issues, including a strong focus on improving your own role within family dynamics. 
 
Relationship Clarity   Relationship with Partner / Parents / Supervisor
 
For honest answers about relationship issues, the Spirit Helpers offer assistance with warm compassion and deep wisdom, but
prepare for no “nonsense” answers! This is an in-depth exploration of interpersonal dynamics, specifically focusing on improving your
own role within the relationship. 
 
 

About long Distance Shamanic Session.

There is no loss of energetic support and presence through distance work. In fact there is usually a deeper connection. This is
because interaction by voice and energy is often stronger without the distraction of physical appearances. It is important for you to have a
private space for your distance session, and to schedule at least 15 minutes to relax and prepare. Integration time afterward is also very
helpful. A telephone headset is a good idea if you have one. However, a Blue Tooth type headset as well as speaker telephones do not
carry the energetic qualities needed for this work.

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Shamanic Journey
The Shamanic Journey is a key focus of shamanism, much like prayer is to Judaism and meditation is to Buddhism. Shamanic
Journeying enhances our connection to Living Spirit and the sacred energies of Earth. It's also a clear avenue for direct communication
with the Guides and Helpers who are ambassadors of Spirit. Our Helpers honor Living Spirit by helping us walk the Earth in our highest
way.
 
Journeying is a healing and supportive experience. Each time we Journey we recognize more fully that we are part of the Whole
of Life and that guidance and support is always available.

There are three phases to the Journeying process:

 
Releasing 
Letting go of the details of life and resting the mind.
 
Receiving  
Accepting nourishment from the spirit world for personal renewal.
 
Reconnecting 
Union with the spiritual realm for healing, wisdom, and growth.
 
Our Helpers - ambassadors of Living Spirit - offer us a deep understanding that in its self is healing. Sometimes the most helpful
experience within the Journey is to simply bask in the care of our Helpers. This is the first process of Journeying -
to allow ourselves be supported, cared for, and encouraged by our Helpers. It's from here that we're able to move into the deeper places of
receiving Wisdom.
 
There are many ways to connect with the spiritual world (prayer, meditation, retreats, etc). Journeying is a very warm,
wholesome, caring way to nurture our souls. This isn't a form of  "treatment." It's the important experience of nurturing the spirit. We
receive an inner peacefulness through opening ourselves from the heart to Spirit.
 

A Shamanic Journey is surrender and almost a prayer itself. It knows that there are spiritual beings in the service of Living Spirit
that have been there and are there for us (Living Spirit works through the Helpers - it's all Spirit.) 
 
Journeying is like a mini-vision quest. This is a sacred time of turning from ordinary life to the spiritual realm for healing and
support. A time to listen and grow and heal. And it's approached as a sacred event rather than a mysterious, mystical, metaphysical
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Your Journeys usually focus on becoming acquainted with your Spirit Helpers. They have volunteered to assist you on your life
walk, and their task is much easier when you're aware of their presence and can interact with them.
 
The care and wisdom of Living Spirit is made more accessible through the character, support, presence, and understanding of
your Helpers.
 
Note that not all disembodied spirits are Spirit Helpers. We invite the presence of those who are emissaries of the Highest Light,
and we Journey for the purpose of wisdom, guidance, and healing.  Exploring energies and energetic realms for the sake of adventuring
carries some hazards, so we direct our focus towards true Spirit Helpers and the kinds of spiritual experiences that point to the Highest
Light.
 
Facilitated Journeys
 
This is when a trained Facilitator assists you in Journeying by providing skilled energetic and spiritual support. You speak your
experience aloud so the facilitator can assist you well. Seasoned facilitation provides a strong container that provides for a deeper, richer,
and more profound Journey experience than is usually possible alone.
 
Solo or Personal Journey
 
Extensive practice is usually needed to become skilled in solo Journeying.  To help you, we will be offering a drumming CD and
booklet especially for solo Journeying. The ceremonial preparation by Regina Cohen leads you into an appropriate emotional, mental, and
spiritual climate to help you receive the highest assistance. Her voice has the supportive energy of one who has traveled deep spiritual
paths for many years. Cost will be $15.00 including shipping and handling. Please contact us for more information.
 
Journeying Companions
 
Occasionally a person who is Journeying desires the energetic support of a companion. The companion holds sacred space,
provides drumming, and takes notes. The companion is not trained in formal Journey facilitation, but does provide presence and support.
Journeying companions normally take turns supporting each other.
 
Shared Journeys
 
This is when two people enter Journey space together, sometimes with the help of a facilitator. Romantic partners, family
members, or warm friends will Journey together in this way with the intention of having a shared-vision experience.
 
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This is the most profound experience of Shamanic Journeying. An individual sets aside a personal day for a deep, life-changing
encounter with the spiritual realm. The morning is spent in spiritual focus, away from the demands of ordinary life.
The Journeyer then meets with a skilled facilitator for an extensive Journey. The Journey experience is followed by a private time of
integration and honoring.  With proper preparation, this form of Journeying is a transforming experience similar to vision quests and
formal ceremony.
 
Shamanic Healing Sessions
 
A profoundly effective avenue for personal wholeness is through open-intention shamanic sessions. This is when a shamanic
practitioner interacts with the Spirit Helpers on your behalf, inviting them to address your most pressing need. This is best done in a series
of four weekly sessions, inviting the Spirit Helpers to build on each session. Cost for four weekly sessions is $320 each, while an
individually scheduled session is $250 (it's much easier to support you when appointments are more consistent).

Distance Mentorship
Direct Listening™ Certification Program is crafted for a home study environment where students can pursue their training with
flexibility.  Weekly classes are one-on-one by telephone (local students may arrange occasional in-person sessions). This individualized
training is designed to deepen your unique gifts as you become seasoned in receiving direct guidance from your Helpers.
 
Regina Cohen provides foundational facilitation and support. However your primary Teachers during this training process will be
your Spirit Helpers. Your Spirit Helpers know what you need - and in what order - for your best seasoning and maturing in order to assist
others well.
 
Supported by Regina Cohen you'll develop a warm and clear relationship with your Helpers. And with their wisdom you'll move
forward in the best possible way.
 

  Direct Listening™ Initial Year

 
The Direct Listening™ approach was developed by Regina Cohen together with her Spirit Helpers. This approach focuses on
learning how to hear clearly and respond capably to your Helpers' guidance as you assist others.
 
The Spirit Helpers know each person's exact needs and how to best address them. As you invite the Helpers to lead the way,
you'll assist others in extraordinary sessions.

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 During this training you'll experience intense personal growth. Your own experiences with the Helpers will form a solid
foundation for your confidence in their wisdom and their guidance.
 
You'll also practice Soul Retrieval and Wisdom Guidance. Certification upon completion is Direct Listening™ Shamanic
Practitioner. Classes are by telephone 3 times monthly with solo practice last week of the month. Cost is E 3,400.
 
 Focus Training
 
Focus Training completes the certification program. You may take one Focus Training (see descriptions below) or all. Classes are
3 times monthly by telephone with solo practice last week of the month. Each Focus Training is 6 months and cost is
E 2,500 each.
 

 Community Shamanism
 
This training is about supporting your community. You'll practice leadership roles such as conducting group gatherings and rites-
of-passage. Certification is in Direct Listening™ Community Shamanism.
 
 Shamanic Arts
 
Shamanic Arts is for those who are drawn to sacred tool making. You'll become skilled in creating prayer bundles and other tools
to help others in their spiritual practice. And you'll learn how to imbue these tools with sacred presence. Certification is in Direct
Listening™ Shamanic Arts.
 
 Shamanic Healing
 
This program is for those who have a passion for working with individuals. This builds on the practices of the initial year,
deepening your capabilities for functioning in harmony with your Helpers as you assist others on a one-on-one basis. Certification is
in Direct Listening™ Shamanic Healing.
 
 Shamanic Instructor Training
 
Shamanic Instructor Training develops your seasoning in interacting with many different Spirit Helpers (both yours and other's)
as you support your students in connecting with the spiritual world. Certification is in Direct Listening™ Shamanic Instruction.

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 About long Distance Shamanic Session.
There is no loss of energetic support and presence through distance work. In fact there is usually a deeper connection. This is
because interaction by voice and energy is often stronger without the distraction of physical appearances. It is important for you to have a
private space for your distance session, and to schedule at least 15 minutes to relax and prepare. Integration time afterward is also very
helpful. A telephone headset is a good idea if you have one. However, a Blue Tooth type headset as well as speaker telephones do not
carry the energetic qualities needed for this work.

Shamanic Physical Illness Healing

For people with illnesses Shaman, Regina Cohen, gives treatments with alternative medicines like detox, Holistic medicinal,
crystal therapy, color therapy and Kabala healing.
 
Due to the need for medicine, some healings can’t be done thru long distance sessions. When this is the case, the sessions will
be held in the sacred mountains of Minas Gerais along with the jungles and oceans of Rio de Janeiro in the country of
Brazil.

(If, due to illness, the patient can’t travel then Regina can hold the session in his/her private home, although all accommodations,
food, flight ect. will have to be added in the price.)

For more information about illness healings or any other concerns contact directly

Phone: +55 (21) 2242-5830 Brasil RJ

Email: ShamanReginaCohen@gmail.com

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Medicines 08/05/2019
Survivors providing Vitamins and Minerals for environmental and human health and wellbeing

Have you ever thought that the weeds that are growing in a particular area are there for a reason and to heal that particular piece
of land? We have noticed that wherever we have seen people spray poison, straight after the poisoning comes the weeds, , sometimes
known as“ farmers friends” for an example. These weeds have amazing properties and are rich in calcium and many nutrients and start
healing that particular microenvironment within days. Removing toxins and restoring life and vitality to the land. We have found that
many of these so-called weeds have similar effects of we humans and so we look at them as “Nature's Preventive Medicine
Chest”. Amazingly, many of them are also a tasty and pleasant addition to our menu - in salads, stir-fry or just a refreshing healthy snack
as we are working in the garden.

When we have given those particular areas that have been poisoned (by over enthusiastic neighbours) a few applications of Rock
Powder which is rich in nutrients, there is no longer any need for the weeds to grow there. In a short time many of the weeds no longer
grow there. It has shown us that nature knows best and that the weeds are there for a purpose to heal the land and the environment. Many
wonderful weeds are a great form of natural food which can be placed in salads and stir frys etc. There are many wonderful weeds that
have amazing medicinal properties and can create health and vitality for all. It seems such a shame for those wonderful weeds to be
mowed down or poisoned when they have so much to offer humanity. You can have your weeds identified by the Herbarium Department
in the Botanical Gardens in your Capital State. By accurate identification you will know exactly if they are edible and what they can be
used for medicinally.

Some of the “weeds” we use in the clinic and on our dining table include:
Plantago major
 What isnt this herb good for? Another all-round healer which, like its sibling narrow-leafed plantain, is unsurpassed for dealing
with the downside of menopause

Dandelion

With its long, strong taproot, the humble dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is no favorite of those seeking a weed-free lawn. But
not only does it have rather pretty little yellow flowers, it’s a nutritional and medicinal powerhouse. When young, its trademark saw-
toothed leaves are a delicious addition to spring salads and can also be sauteed as a vegetable. They’re rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, folate
and calcium. The flowers are also edible.
If you let your dandelions grow strong and proud, you’ll end up with large roots that can be harvested and dried as a medicinal
supplement. Used commercially in many detox formulas, dandelion root acts as a powerful diuretic and kidney and liver cleanser.

Chickweed

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 Starry white flowers with cleft petals, dainty pairs of fuzzy green leaves and purple stems identify
the star chickweed plant, which – along with its relatives common chickweed and mouse chickweed – is a great source of vitamins A, D, B
complex and C. It’s also packed with minerals like iron, calcium, potassium and zinc. Chickweed (Stellaria media) has a delicate cornsilk-
like flavor when eaten raw, and tastes like spinach when cooked.
Chickweed can also be finely chopped and applied externally to soothe irritated skin. An infusion made by steeping ¼ cup in a
cup of boiling water for 15 minutes has benefits similar to dandelion root.

Yarrow

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 Tall and stately, yarrow (Achillea millefolium) bears fuzzy fern-like foliage and bouquets of tiny white or yellow flowers. Some
of its other names, including Nose Bleed, Staunchweed and Bloodwort hint at one of its most prized abilities – slowing down bleeding.
Found in meadows, pastures and roadsides across America, yarrow has long been used in herbal medicine not just for wound care but to
increase appetite, ease indigestion and fight colds and flu.
The fresh leaves can be used as a compress with a little warm water, or even chewed up and applied to wounds if you’re out
hiking or camping. A teaspoon of the dried leaves, added to a cup of boiling water and allowed to steep for 10 minutes, is said to reduce
fever and help clear the sinuses.

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 Stinging Nettle

It looks harmless enough, but once you make the mistake of touching stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) with your bare hand, you’ll
never do it again (unless you have arthritis – but more on that in a minute). This plant – often found growing near water – has a piercing
sting with tiny needle-like hairs infused with several painful chemicals. But once it’s cooked, soaked in water or dried, the fibers are
disarmed and the plant can be used both medicinally and as food.
Anemia, internal bleeding, eczema, bladder infections, prostate enlargement and bronchitis are just a few of the conditions
that are often treated with nettle in dried leaf, tincture or tea form. But believe it or not, some people intentionally apply raw nettle leaves
to arthritic joints to relieve pain. Scientists believe that it reduces levels of inflammatory chemicals in the body, interfering with pain
signals.
And even if you don’t want to eat it, nettle can be a big help in a surprising way: as an extremely effective liquid fertilizer for the
garden. Get an easy tutorial on its preparation from SeasonalGardener.com.

Jewelweed

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away. Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) often grows in the same areas as poison ivy and can be used as its antidote. A substance called
lawsone in jewelweed actually binds to urushiol oil, the component in poison ivy that’s so irritating, preventing it from binding with the
proteins in your skin.
Jewelweed is typically the main ingredient in poison ivy soaps and creams, but you can simply chop up some of the stems and
leaves, boil them until the liquid is orange and then freeze the strained liquid in an ice cube tray for quick, soothing relief.

Purslane

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 Want to add some more of those all-important Omega-3 fatty acids to your diet? Go out in your yard, snip some
purslane (Portulaca oleracea) and add it to a salad. This succulent plant is commonly found in warm, temperate regions of the U.S. and
around the world, and has been used historically as a remedy for arthritis and inflammation in Chinese medicine.
Purslane has more beta-carotene than spinach and can be used in much the same way in salads, pasta dishes, burritos, stews – just
about any savory dish. It has a juicy, chewy texture and a mild sweet-and-sour flavor.

Peppergrass

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 Found in fields and roadsides in virtually every state of the union and much of Canada, “peppergrass” (Lepidium virginicum)
is in the mustard family and has a flavor similar to that of arugula.  Sometimes called “poor man’s pepper”, peppergrass leaves can be
eaten raw in salads or used to season soups and stews. The peppery flavor diminishes with cooking, so add it at the last minute.

Mullein

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 Got bronchitis? One of the best things you can reach for isn’t in your medicine cabinet, but growing outside your window.
Mullein resembles the ornamental plant known as lamb’s ear, with soft fuzzy leaves that grow in a rosette pattern and tall stalks of flowers
that can be yellow or white.
Mullein leaves are an expectorant, stimulating coughing to clear congested lungs. The dried leaves can be taken as tea or in
capsules to treat a number of respiratory ills including athsma, and oil made with the flowers is a natural remedy for ear infections.

Blood Flower

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 The blood flower (also Mexican butterfly weed) is a type of tropical milkweed with toxic milky sap that is emetic (it makes you
hurl). It’s also historically favored as a heart stimulant and worm expellent. Pretty useful for a number of potential hiking disasters, if you
think about it. (Of course, if you’d quit eating those poisonous berries you probably wouldn’t need to worry about finding a natural
expectorant.)

Catnip

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 The cannabis of the cat kingdom. Famous for making cats deliriously crazy, catnip has health properties that are great for
humans, too. Catnip can relieve cold symptoms (helpful if you’re on a camping trip and don’t have access to Nyquil). It’s useful in
breaking a fever as it promotes sweating. Catnip also helps stop excessive bleeding and swelling when applied rather than ingested. This
mint plant (yep, another one) is also reportedly helpful in treating gas, stomach aches, and migraines. Catnip can stimulate uterine
contractions, so it should not be consumed by pregnant women. It grows in the Northern Hemisphere.

Blackberries

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 Did you know blackberries have useful healing properties? Of course they’re loaded in antioxidants and vitamins, but the leaves
and roots have value, too. Native Americans have long used the stems and leaves for healing, while enjoying the young shoots peeled as a
vegetable of sorts and the berries, either raw or in jams. The leaves and root can be used as an effective treatment against dysentery and
diarrhea as well as serving usefulness as an anti-inflammatory and astringent. Ideal for treating cuts and inflammation in the mouth.

Wild Quinine

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 According to Alternative Nature Online, wild quinine is a potent herb that “is used as an antiperiodic, emmenagogue, kidney,
lithontripic, poultice. It has traditionally been used in alternative medicine to treat debility, fatigue, respiratory infection, gastrointestinal
infection, and venereal disease.” Whatever the ailment, quinine is famously helpful in treating it. Only the root and flowers are edible;
avoid the plant.

Red Clover

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 Native to Europe, Northern Africa and Western Asia, red clover is now ubiquitous worldwide. The plant’s reddish pink
blossoms can be used for coughs and colds, but they are an excellent detoxifier and blood cleanser as well.

Sweet Marjoram

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 Marjoram and oregano are often used interchangeably, but the aromatic sweet marjoram is slightly different. The Greeks called
it the “Joy of the Mountain” and it was revered throughout the Mediterranean for its fragrance, flavor and medicinal value. The famous
French herbs de provence and Middle Eastern za’atar both use sweet marjoram. Marjoram has many uses (it’s a famous digestive aid)
but it is effective as an antifungal, antibacterial and disinfectant treatment in a pinch.

Feverfew

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 Feverfew is a plant that has well-known and documented health properties and medicinal benefits. This anti-inflammatory can
treat rheumatism, arthritis and, most famously, migraine headaches and tension headaches. It’s also good for alleviating tension and
general anxiety (it is a natural serotonin inhibitor). It also helps to reduce swelling and bruising. Though feverfew is most effective when
taken daily, it can be a helpful pain reliever when no Advil is on hand.

Sweet Violet

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 Native to Europe and Asia, sweet violet is cultivated around the world and is a pleasant, delicate purple color. When brewed into
a syrup the plant is effective as a treatment for colds, flu and coughs or sore throat. However, when made as a tea, it is wonderfully
effective for relieving headaches and muscle and body pain.

Winter Savory

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 Winter savory is your savior against insect bites and stings. One of the most effective natural plant treatments for bug bites is
originally from Europe and the Mediterranean but often shows up elsewhere thanks to global trade. In addition to being an antiseptic, it is
delicious – used for flavoring meats and stews – and all parts are edible.

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What is Crystal Healing? 
The use of crystals, minerals, rocks, gemstones for healing goes back to all the ancient cultures. Over time, with experience, the
properties of different minerals became known, just as each culture got to know the benefits of their local herbs and plants for healing.
Clear quartz, sometimes known as rock crystal, and composed of silicon, oxygen and water, has known properties of storing,
focussing and transmitting a very constant frequency of energy vibration. Quartz is used for these very properties in watches, computers,
and much of the scientific precision equipment used in industry and in our hospitals, such as CAT scans, ultrasound machines etc. The
lasers used in laser surgery are powered through quartz and so crystals are key to our most advanced surgical procedures.
Human beings are largely made up of water, oxygen, some silicon and the remaining 5% or so is various trace minerals and
elements. Since we are so largely made up of the same elements as quartz, we vibrate, on an energy level, at the same frequency when we
are in perfect health and balance. When our energies are out of balance, through mental, emotional or physical dis-ease, quartz can bring
us back to balance.
Other minerals and gemstones are beneficial in healing for their specific energy frequencies. Just as the colors on the visible and
invisible spectrum vibrate at different frequencies, so does each mineral – for example, fluorite is beneficial for teeth and gums (and is
used in toothpaste and added to drinking water for the same purpose). Crystal & Gem Therapists learn the specific properties and uses of
each mineral, so that they can apply them individually and in combination in the most effective way to restore good health to mind and
body.

What happens in a crystal healing session?

You will find this a very relaxing and gentle treatment. While you rest, fully dressed, on a couch, your therapist will place
crystals on and around you. Treatment lasts around one hour, although for deeper work longer sessions are sometimes arranged. You may
notice sensations of hot, cold, tingling and you may experience changes in levels of comfort/discomfort; these are all signs of energy
moving and re-balancing in your system. You may also find that thoughts and emotions come up, sometimes very powerfully, related to
your issues, or symbolic, such as seeing colors or dream-like images. Re-balancing and your mental processing may continue for several
days after a treatment.

How can crystal healing help me?

Crystal healing works on an energy level and therefore affects all levels of your system: mental, emotional, spiritual and
physical. In other words, crystal healing can potentially help heal any condition of body or mind. Treatments are very relaxing and
everyone benefits from this balancing and de-stressing effect, which helps your bodies own healing processes and clears your mind to
think and make the changes you need in your life.

Color therapy
What is color therapy?
Color therapy is based on the ancient art of using color and light to treat disease.
Practitioners believe that by altering the colors that surround us, it is possible to enhance health and well-being
The earliest forms of therapy included the use of colored gems and sunlight. There is now a wide range of treatment options
available and many practitioners combine the use of color with other complementary therapies such as aromatherapy, massage,
reflexology, crystals and yoga.
 What are the principles of color therapy?
The human body absorbs light that is made up of the color spectrum. Each color in the spectrum has a frequency, wavelength and
energy associated with it. The colors we absorb can have an effect on the nervous system, the endocrine system and subsequently on the
release of hormones and other organic substances within the human body. They can also have an effect on the more subtle energies of the
chakra system. This may affect our mental, emotional, psychological and physical states of health.
The symptoms of disease are a sign that there is a shortage of, or improper utilization of color and light in the cells and organs of
the human body. This may be due to factors such as our lifestyle, our environment, and stress or too much, or too little of a particular
color frequency in our energy system. This imbalance can be corrected by the selective use of color frequencies. The forms by which the
frequencies of color can be transmitted to the body are numerous.

What happens in a consultation?

An initial appointment will last about two hours. The practitioner will spend time finding out as much as possible about you, your
medical history, and current physical health and state of mind.
The practitioner will identify the particular color frequencies that you need. There are several ways of doing this including
kinesiology to test muscle strength in relation to color, dowsing and diagnostic charts in addition to the practitioner's own experience.
A typical color therapy treatment might include the use of breathing exercises, crystals, light, silk scarves or colored (solarised)
water. Colored light might be applied to parts or to the whole body. The main colour is usually given with its complementary color (for
example blue with orange). The lights may be used constantly or rhythmically.
You may be given advice on how to make the best use of color in your diet, the clothes you wear and your home and work
environment.
Which problems can color therapy help?
Color is used in orthodox medicine for the treatment of neonatal jaundice and other specific medical conditions. It is used in
complementary therapy to boost the immune system and promote healing from within.
It can benefit a wide range of problems including stress-related conditions such as insomnia, anxiety, asthma, behavioral
disorders and depression and many more. In particular, it can help to restore health after surgery or illness. It can also aid creativity and
help learning.

How do I find a qualified colour therapist?

The majorities of color therapists are self-employed and work, either from their own home or from a room rented in a natural
health centre or clinic. When choosing a color therapists, it is important to make sure that the practitioner has been properly trained at an
accredited school or training establishment and is a member of a professional organization. Practitioner members of the International
Association of Color use the letters PMIAC and are included in the Register of qualified practitioners, which is sent out free of charge (on
request only) to members of the public.

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 How in the world can a rock help us to heal? The idea of a stone healing a human being must seem ridiculous to anyone who has
yet to experience it. There was a time when I was also skeptical—not just skeptical, but would laugh if you even suggested that rocks,
minerals or metals could do anything but just sit there. It could maybe look pretty. It must have been quite a while ago. I have been a
practicing gem therapist (for myself, mostly Anything and everything is a potential healer. To understand this, it is important to first have
some sense of how the natural holistic healing process works. First off, when we speak about the body, we are including the subtle bodies
(i.e. the physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual bodies). Some things are obvious, and some things are subtle (less obvious).
“Subtle bodies” is just another way of referring to the experience that surrounds your thoughts, feelings, nuances, and emotions.
Keep in mind that our entire bodily system is nothing more than energy that shows up in various patterns and densities. Our
thoughts and our feelings are connected to our physical bodies and have a density of their own. We are all built pretty much the same.
Diversity has its place, and we are all individuals, yet nature created patterns that work the same in all of us to keep our hearts beating, our
blood flowing, and so on. When these patterns of energy work together in a balanced way then we experience our health.
These patterns can be disrupted. When this happens we experience poor health. This can be anything from a headache to the
worst that you can imagine in terms of poor health, even disease. Hence the popular splitting of the word (dis-ease) for harmony feels good
and disharmony doesn’t. Balance is easy on us, and imbalances feel not at ease, or dis-eased. Nature will heal itself if it can. It wills if we
let it. It is ourselves who distort this harmony with our lop-sided outlooks and behavior. Correcting this lop-sidedness one way or another
is what healing is all about. Healing it in a natural way is much preferred.
Anything with an inherent harmony can act like a tuning fork to our poor patterns and challenge us to retune ourselves to return to
the original organic natural patterns of energy that belong to our bodies. A good piece of art can work wonders, as well as music, dance, a
pleasant person, or anything else exhibiting integrity in terms of energy patterns. Anything can heal us if we are open to suggestion by
external tuning fork of another’s harmony. Receptivity is a necessity. Being open to it is the key.
Gemstones radiate pure patterns. Gemstones resonate with unmatched consistency. Gemstones sing their incredible songs of
structure, balance, wavelength and frequency and can bring us back into harmony. Raw energy establishes patterns on an initial primal
scale when it takes the form of subatomic particles. These particles combine and cooperate to produce atoms, molecules and minerals.
Mother Nature ushers forth all that is possible in the natural world, building up its complexity from the mineral kingdom to the plant
kingdom and on to the animal kingdom. As human beings, our bodies are an incredible and complex masterpiece of nature’s organization
and balance.
Plants also have their healing properties. They too perform a special magic in terms of reminding the body of harmonic patterns
in regards to fluidity and flow. There energy is a moving one, while gemstones remain relatively the same and whose patterns are
incorruptible. Each has its place. Herbal remedies are more connected to the sophistication of feelings with their fluid nature. Gemstones
are more suited to tune the inherent pattern and are a reliable and consistent source of pure frequency and pattern. How does all this work
on our bodies?
Nature repeats itself over and over again. Once it finds a pattern that works, it builds on it. Every kingdom and species less
complex than our human form is in a sense a testing field for patterns and systems that work. We are all us, the entire natural world built
with the same patterns—the same materials. This is how we can heal each other. The patterns are the same, yet the integrity can falter.
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 Each stone resonates with a slightly different pattern geometrically. These same geometric patterns reside in our systems, organs,
etc. To hold a Rose Quartz up to our heart is to ask the structural patterns active in our subtle bodies to align themselves and operate
effortlessly and with purity. Any unresolved heart issues will be challenged to break up, allowing us to let go of whatever is distorting our
energies. One often experiences a flash of imagery around the past experience that initially caused the distortion.
Gemstones are living creatures. They are active participants in nature. Protons, neutrons and electrons are flying around in an
absolute bliss of balance and participation, upholding patterns of sacred geometry. Yes, geometry is sacred because nothing could be built
in the natural world without it. Biology is math. Nature is an exploration of possibility through patterns that work in balance, creating the
living, behaving, and interactive world that we all live in—in and through.
Healing is often a matter of recovering our bodies inherent harmony by letting go of what we are holding onto— our own ideas
about how, where, when, what and why—mental frameworks that have us behaving in inorganic ways. Our organic ways are right there to
be expressed and experienced effortlessly. Mother Nature takes care of it all, if we can only learn to respect her and surrender to her
wisdom—the wisdom of spontaneity, joy, accepting all others as equal, and together sharing in her abundance.

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 A crystal is a solid formed by the solidification of chemicals, has a regularly repeating internal arrangement of atoms and
molecules, and is bounded by external plane faces. Crystal particles form a variety of geometrical shapes due to their internal
compressions. Crystals have aesthetic properties that have long made them attractive in jewelry. But they also have some properties that
make them very important to the electronics and optical industries. Today, crystals are used in just about every type of
modern technology.

For centuries, crystals and other gems have been desired for their alleged magical healing and mystical paranormal powers. This
belief continues today among occultists and New Age healers, even though it is based on nothing more than
testimonials, the placebo effect, selective thinking, wishful thinking, subjective validation, sympathetic magic, and communal
reinforcement.

A crystal or crystalline solid is a solid material, whose constituent atoms, molecules, or irons are arranged in an orderly pattern
extending in all three spatial dimensions. A crystal is a mineral in its most stable form. Crystals have a recognizable internal structure
made up of repeating arrangements of atoms, known as crystal lattice. Crystals are the most organized and stable matter in the universe.
 Once crystallized, mineral can remain unchanged for millions of years! The earliest records of crystal healing have been traced in
Ancient Egypt. India’s Ayurvedic records and traditional Chinese medicine also claim healing with the use of crystals, dating back to 5000
years ago.Each crystal has a unique vibrational resonance. They owe their unique qualities to their mineral content, their inherent
geometry and the colour frequency they emit.

The human body has a complex electromagnetic system, also known as a vibrational energy system. Nature has created crystals
to be perfect electromagnetic conductors, capable of interacting with our electromagnetic system.

Crystals have been found to carry vibration that activates certain energy centers within our electromagnetic system, thus having a
positive effect on our entire body systems. During the healing session, the therapist places a variety of crystals on the patients body. Just
as each crystal has its own vibrational essence, each point in the human body known as major or minor chakras, have a vibrational
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 During Stress, trauma and illness, the vibrational balance of the body or a particular corresponding area of illness will show signs
of stress obvious to the reiki therapist. These areas normally appear as dark clouds of congested energy on any of the major chakra points.

The therapist with their wide knowledge of each crystal and its healing vibration is then able to put the right one on the patient.
The easiest way to diagnose which crystal will best suit a chakra imbalance is by the color. 
Knowledge of the body's chakra system is essential as each chakra has its own unique color, emotional points and surrounding
physical organs. The base chakra color is Red, the 2nd chakra is orange, the 3rd is Yellow, the 4th is Green, the 5th is Blue, the 6th is
Indigo and the 7th chakra color is purple. 
As such, there are many kinds of crystals that work along these colors. 

How to Cleanse your Crystals

Cleansing your crystals immediately after receiving them is recommended, as the crystal can absorb energy from others that have
handled them, and from the surroundings they've been in. Cleansing means to get rid of this surplus energy so that you have a blank
canvas to work with, and it should be done regularly, or when you feel it is needed. Trust your instincts, there is no right or wrong time or
way to cleanse your crystals.
The most common way to cleanse your crystals and minerals is in seawater, but if that is not possible you can
put them in a glass of mineral water with added salt. Sea salt is ideal and mineral water contains fewer impurities than tap water. Leave
them for 24 hours, or until you feel they have been cleansed. You can also cleanse them by holding them under running water, holding
them under the hot and cold tap alternatively for 5 minutes each. Outside methods include leaving your crystals
and minerals in sunlight or moonlight for 24 hours, or leaving them outside in the rain. Some crystals don't react to sun or water though so
be sure to check before you try to cleanse them.
Another way of cleansing is to pass the crystal through the smoke of a candle or incense stick. This method is called smudging
and is quite popular.
You can also cleanse your crystals and minerals by burying them in the earth, for a cycle of the sun and the moon, or for however
long you feel is needed. Your back garden or secluded area will do fine for the job.
Addiction
Amethyst (Works with 6th Chakra)
Cerussite (Works with 1st, 5th & 7th Chakras)
Gold (Works with 3rd, 4th & 7th Chakras)
Iolite (Works with 6th & 7th Chakras)
Kunzite - Pink/Clear (Works with 4th, 6th & 7th Chakras)
Lepidolite (Works with 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 6th Chakras)
Arthritis
Amethyst (Works with 6th & 7th Chakras)
Carnelian (Works with 1st, 2nd & 3rd Chakras)
Chrysocolla (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)

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Copper (Works with all Chakras)
Garnet - Red (Works with 1st & 2nd Chakras)
Sulpher (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Asthma
Carnelian (Works with 2nd Chakra)
Coral - Red (Works with 1st & 7th Chakra)
Jasper - Green (Works with 4th Chakra)
Moldavite - Tektite (Works with 6th & 7th Chakras)
Morganite (Works with 4th & 7th Chakras)
Rhodocrosite (Works with 2nd, 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Rhodonite (Works with 4th Chakra)
Tourmaline - Green (Works with 4th Chakra)
Turquoise (Works with 4th, 5th & 6th Chakras)
Bladder
Jasper (Works with all Chakras depending on color)
Blood Sugar
Agate - Green Moss (Works with 4th Chakra)
Amethyst (Works with 6th & 7th Chakras)
Chrysocolla (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Emerald (Works with 4th Chakra)
Sodalite (Works with 5th Chakra)
Topaz - Golden - Imperial Topaz (Works with 3rd, 4th & 5th Chakras)
Bones
Apatite - Yellow (Works with 3rd, 5th & 7th Chakras)
Bronze (Works with all Chakras)
Coral - Red/Orange (Works with 1st & 2nd Chakras)
Dolamite (Works with 1st & 4th Chakras)
Eilat Stone (Works with 3rd & 5th Chakras)
Fluorite - Green (Works with all Chakras, especially 4th, 5th & 6th)
Howlite (Works with 4th Chakra)
Brain
Amazonite - Microcline (Works with 5th Chakra)
Amber (Works with 2nd Chakra)
Argonite (Works with 3rd & 6th Chakras)
Cinnabar (Wotks with 1st Chakra)
Elestial (Works with 1st & 7th Chakras)
Moldavite - Tektite (Works with 3rd, 6th & 7th Chakras)

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Agate - Moss (Works with 4th Chakra)
Aventurine - Blue (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Azurite (Works with 6th Chakra)
Bloodstone (Works with 1st, 2nd & 4th Chakras)
Bronze (Works with all Chakras)
Carnelian (Works with 1st, 2nd & 3rd Chakras)
Citrine (Works with 1st, 2nd & 3rd Chakras)
Copper (Works with all Chakras)
Cuprite (Works with 1st, 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Emerald (Works with 4th Chakra)
Erythrite (Works with 1st Chakra)
Garnet - Red - Almandine/Spessartin (Works with 1st Chakra)
Hematite (Works with 1st, 2nd & 3rd Chakras)
Jade (Works with 4th Chakra)
Malachite (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Pyrite - Iron (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Rhodocrosite (Works with 2nd, 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Rubellite (Works with 1st & 4th Chakras)
Ruby (Works with 1st & 4th Chakras)
Spinel - Red (Works with 1st & 5th Chakras)
Depression
Beryl - Golden Brown - Heliodor (Works with 3rd, 4th, 5th & 7th Chakras)
Chrysolite (Works with 5th Chakra)
Chrysoprase (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Citrine (Works with 1st & 3rd Chakras)
Eilat Stone (Works with 3rd & 5th Chakras)
Emerald (Works with 4th Chakra)
Jasper - Beige with Green/Purple Swirls (Works with 4th Chakra)
Kunzite - Pink/Clear (Works with 4th, 6th & 7th Chakras)
Larimar - Blue Pectolite (Works with 5th Chakra)
Lepidolite - Lavender/Soft Pink (Works with 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 6th Chakras)
Malachite (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Sapphire - Blue (Works with 1st, 5th & 6th Chakras)
Sardonyx (Works with 6th Chakra)
Spinel (Works with 1st & 5th Chakras)
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Sulphur (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Topaz - Golden - Imperial Topaz (Works with 3rd, 4th & 5th Chakras)
Turgite
Turquoise (Works with 5th Chakra)
Varisate (Works with 3rd, 4th & 6th Chakras)
Zircon (Works with all Chakras depending on colour)
Digestive System
Agate - Chalcedony Quartz - Red/Orange/Green/Yellow/Brown
Agate - Moss (Works with 4th Chakra)
Beryl - Golden Brown - Heliodor (Works with 3rd, 4th, 5th & 7th Chakras)
Chrysocolla (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Citrine (Works with 1st, 2nd & 3rd Chakras)
Coral - Red (Works with 1st & 7th Chakras)
Garnet - Yellow - Grossularia (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Gold (Works with 3rd, 4th & 7th Chakras)
Jasper - Yellow (Works with 4th Chakra)
Malachite (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Obsidian (Works with 1st Chakra)
Pearl (Works with 2nd, 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Pyrite - Iron (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Realgar/Orpiment (Works with 1st, 2nd & 3rd Chakras)
Rhodocrosite (Works with 2nd, 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Sulphur (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Tiger's Eye - Golden (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Topaz - Red/Yellow/Orange (Works with 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th Chakras)
Wulfenite (Works with 2nd Chakra)
Epilepsy
Sapphire - Blue (Works with 1st, 5th & 6th Chakras)
Moldavite (Works with 6th & 7th Chakras)
Eyes
Amethyst (Works with 6th & 7th Chakras)
Argonite (Works with 3rd & 6th Chakras)
Charoite (Works with 4th, 6th & 7th Chakras)
Emerald (Works with 4th Chakra)
Fluorite - Clear/Purple (Works with all Chakras, especially 4th, 5th & 6th)
Rhodocrosite (Works with 2nd, 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Hayfever/Allergies

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Agate - Ellensburg Blue (Works with 5th & 6th Chakras)
Aquamarine (Works with 5th Chakra)
Carnelian (Works with 1st, 2nd & 3rd Chakras)
Citrine (Works with 1st & 3rd Chakras)
Headaches
Agate - Blue Lace (Works with 5th & 6th Chakras)
Agate - Ellenburg Blue (Works with 5th & 6th Chakras)
Amethyst (Works with 6th & 7th Chakras)
Lapis Lazuli (Works with 5th & 6th Chakras)
Tourmaline - Green (Works with 4th Chakra)
Turquoise (Works with 4th, 5th & 6th Chakras)
Hearing
Adamite - Blue (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Aquamarine (Works with 5th Chakra)
Celestite (Works with 5th Chakra)
Chrysocolla (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Fluorite - Blue (Works with all Chakras, especially 4th, 5th & 6th)
Lapis Lazuli (Works with 5th & 6th Chakras)
Rhodonite (Works with 4th Chakra)
Sapphire - Blue (Works with 1st, 5th & 6th Chakras)
Sodalite (Works with 5th Chakra)
Tanzanite (Works with 5th, 6th & 7th Chakras)
Turquoise (Works with 4th, 5th & 6th Chakras)
Heart
Abalone (Works with all the Chakras)
Adamite - Blue (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Aquamarine (Works with 5th Chakra)
Argonite (Works with 3rd & 6th Chakras)
Bloodstone (Works with 1st, 2nd & 4th Chakras)
Charoite (Works with 4th, 6th & 7th Chakras)
Chrysocolla (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Coral - Red/Orange (Works with 1st & 2nd Chakras)
Diopside (Works with 4th Chakra)
Dioptase (Works with 4th Chakra)
Eilat Stone (Works with 3rd & 5th Chakras)
Emerald (Works with 4th Chakra)
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Gold (Works with 2nd, 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Jade (Works with 4th Chakra)
Jasper - Green (Works with 4th Chakra)
Morganite (Works with 4th & 7th Chakras)
Peacock Ore - Chalcopyrite
Peridot (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Serpentine (Works with 4th Chakra)
Tourmaline - Green (Works with 4th Chakra)
High Blood Pressure
Apatite - Yellow (Works with 3rd, 5th & 7th Chakras)
Dioptase (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Sodalite (Works with 5th Chakra)
Turquoise (Works with 4th, 5th & 6th Chakras)
Immune System
Aquamarine (Works with 5th Chakra)
Emerald (Works with 4th Chakra)
Fuchsite
Jade (Works with 4th Chakra)
Jasper (Works with all Chakras depending on colour)
Lepidolite - Lavender/Soft Pink (Works with 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 6th Chakras)
Malachite (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Quartz - Blue/Grey/Lavender (Works with 5th Chakra)
Rubellite (Works with 1st & 4th Chakras)
Sulpher (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Tourmaline - Green (Works with 4th Chakra)
Kidneys
Agate - Chalcedony Quartz - Red/Orange/Green/Yellow/Brown
Calcite - Honey (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Carnelian (Works with 1st, 2nd & 3rd Chakras)
Citrine (Works with 1st & 3rd Chakras)
Emerald (Works with 4th Chakra)
Garnet - Red (Works with 1st & 2nd Chakras)
Jade (Works with 4th Chakra)
Malachite (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakra)
Liver
Agate - Chalcedony Quartz - Red/Orange/Green/Yellow/Brown
Aquamarine (Works with 5th Chakra)

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Azurite (Works with 5th Chakra)
Beryl - Golden Brown - Heliodor (Works with 3rd, 4th, 5th & 7th Chakras)
Calcite - Blue (Works with 5th Chakra)
Charoite (Works with 4th, 6th & 7th Chakras)
Citrine (Works with 1st & 3rd Chakras)
Emerald (Works with 4th Chakra)
Jasper - Yellow (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Malachite (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakra)
Peridot (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakra)
Rhodocrosite (Works with 2nd, 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Sulpher (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Topaz - Golden - Imperial Topaz (Works with 3rd, 4th & 5th Chakras)
Lungs
Adamite - Blue (Works with 3rd, 5th & 7th Chakras)
Bloodstone (Works with 1st, 2nd & 4th Chakras)
Chrysocolla (Works with 5th Chakra)
Diopside (Works with 4th Chakra)
Dioptase (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Eilat Stone (Works with 3rd & 5th Chakras)
Emerald (Works with 4th Chakra)
Fluorite - Green (Works with all Chakras, especially 4th, 5th & 6th)
Fuchsite
Galena (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Jade (Works with 4th Chakra)
Jasper - Green (Works with 4th Chakra)
Malachite (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Morganite (Works with 4th & 7th Chakras)
Peacock Ore - Chalcopyrite
Sardonyx (Works with 6th Chakra)
Serpentine (Works with 4th Chakra)
Tin (Works with 3rd, 4th & 5th Chakras)
Tourmaline - Green (Works with 4th Chakra)
Turquoise (Works with 4th, 5th & 6th Chakras)
Memory
Agate - Fire (Works with 5th & 6th Chakras)
Amber (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Calcite - White (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakras)

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Citrine (Works with 1st & 3rd Chakras)
Hematite (Works with 1st, 2nd & 3rd Chakras)
Menstrual Pains/Cramps/PMS
Bloodstone (Works with 1st, 2nd & 4th Chakras)
Carnelian (Works with 1st, 2nd & 3rd Chakras)
Dolomite (Works with 1st & 4th Chakras)
Dioptase (Works with 4th Chakra)
Fluorite - Clear/Purple (Works with all Chakras, especially 4th, 5th & 6th)
Moonstone (Works with 2nd & 6th Chakras)
Quartz - Smoky - Clearer the Better (Works with 1st, 6th & 7th Chakras)
MS
Lapis Lazuli (Works with 5th & 6th Chakras)
Malachite - Satin Ore (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Nervous System
Agate - Blue Lace (Works with 5th & 6th Chakras)
Alexandrite (Works with 2nd & 7th Chakras)
Amazonite - Microcline (Works with 5th Chakra)
Amber (Works with 2nd Chakra)
Angelite (Works with 4th &5th Chakras)
Aquamarine (Works with 5th Chakra)
Argonite (Works with 3rd & 6th Chakras)
Amethyst (Works with 6th & 7th Chakras)
Aurichalcite (Works with 6th Chakra)
Aventurine (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Azurite (Works with 5th & 6th Chakras)
Beryl - Heliodor - Golden Brown (Works with 3rd, 4th & 5th Chakras)
Celestite (Works with 5th Chakra)
Cerussite (Works with 5th Chakra)
Cinnabar (Wotks with 1st Chakra)
Chrysocolla (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Citrine (Works with 1st & 3rd Chakras)
Danburite (Works with 6th & 7th Chakras)
Dioptase (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Emerald (Works with 4th Chakra)
Fuchsite
Gold (Works with 3rd, 4th & 7th Chakras)
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Jade (Works with 4th Chakra)
Lapis Lazuli (Works with 5th & 6th Chakras)
Moldavite - Tektite (Works with 3rd, 6th & 7th Chakras)
Peacock Ore - Chalopyrite
Sapphire - Blue(Works with 1st, 5th & 6th Chakras)
Sardonyx (Works with 6th Chakra)
Selenite - Halo Rock (Works with 2nd, 6th & 7th Chakras)
Silver (Works with 6th & 7th Chakras)
Topaz - Golden - Imperial Topaz (Works with 3rd, 4th & 5th Chakras)
Ulexite (Works with 6th & 7th Chakras)
Pain
Apache Tears - Obsidian variant (Works with 6th Chakra)
Boji Stone - Pop Rock (Works with 1st & 5th Chakras)
Calcite - Blue - Works well for Back Pain (Works with 5th Chakra)
Chrysocolla (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Eilat Stone (Works with 3rd & 5th Chakras)
Howlite (Works with 4th Chakra)
Jade (Works with 4th Chakra)
Jet - Lignite - Works well for Toothache (Works with 1st Chakra)
Lapis Lazuli (Works with 5th & 6th Chakras)
Malachite (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Sulphur (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Phobias
Aquamarine (Works with 5th Chakra)
Reproductive System
Carnelian - (Works with 1st, 2nd & 3rd Chakras)
Chrysoprase (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Coral - Red (Works with 1st & 7th Chakras)
Crocoite (Works with 2nd Chakra)
Dolomite - For Women (Works with 1st & 4th Chakras)
Eilat Stone (Works with 3rd & 5th Chakras)
Garnet (Works with 1st, 2nd & 4th Chakras)
Quartz - Smoky - Clearer the Better (Works with 1st, 6th & 7th Chakras)
Realgar/Orpiment (Works with 1st, 2nd & 3rd Chakras)
Rubellite (Works with 1st & 4th Chakras)
Unakite (Works with 4th Chakra)
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Zoisite (Works with 1st Chakra)
Skin (Sunburns/Burns/Inflammation)
Agate - Iris
Aventurine (Works with 5th Chakra)
Azurite (Works with 5th & 6th Chakras)
Beryl - Golden Brown - Heliodor (Works with 3rd, 4th, 5th & 7th Chakras)
Brass (Works with all Chakras)
Chrysocolla (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Conichalcite (Works with 4th Chakra)
Copper (Works with all Chakras)
Eilat Stone (Works with 3rd & 5th Chakras)
Lapis Lazuli (Works with 5th & 6th Chakras)
Larimar - Blue Pectolite (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Lazulite (Works with 6th Chakra)
Lepidolite (Works with 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 6th Chakras)
Malachite (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Sapphire - Blue (Works with 1st, 5th & 6th Chakras)
Silver (Works with 6th & 7th Chakras)
Sodalite (Works with 5th Chakra)
Spinel - Red (Works with 1st & 5th Chakras)
Tanzanite (Works with 5th, 6th & 7th Chakras)
Tourmaline - Green (Works with 4th Chakra)
Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
Amethyst (Works with 6th Chakra)
Cerussite (Works with 1st, 5th & 7th Chakras)
Emerald (Works with 4th Chakra)
Flint (Works with all Chakras, depending on colour)
Fluorite - Green (Works with 6th Chakra)
Hematite (Works with 1st, 2nd & 3rd Chakras)
Herkimer Diamond (Works with 6th & 7th Chakras)
Howlite (Works with 4th Chakra)
Jadeite (Works with 5th Chakra)
Labradorite (Works with 3rd, 5th & 6th Chakras)
Lapis Lazuli (Works with 5th & 6th Chakras)
Lepidolite (Works with 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 6th Chakras)
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Sulphur (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Topaz - Golden - Imperial Topaz (Works with 3rd, 4th & 5th Chakras)
Zircon (Works with 7th Chakra)
Stuttering
Apatite - Blue (Works with 5th Chakra)
Apatite - Yellow (Works with 3rd, 5th & 7th Chakras)
Throat
Adamite - Blue (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Amazonite - Microcline (Works with 5th Chakra)
Apatite - Yellow (Works with 3rd, 5th & 7th Chakras)
Aqua Aura (Works with 1st & 5th Chakras)
Eilat Stone (Works with 3rd & 5th Chakras)
Fluorite - Blue (Works with all Chakras, especially 4th, 5th & 6th)
Morganite (Works with 4th & 7th Chakras)
Quartz - Blue/Grey/Lavender (Works with 5th Chakra)
Turquoise (Works with 4th, 5th & 6th Chakras)
Thyroid
Amazonite - Microcline (Works with 5th Chakra)
Apatite - Yellow (Works with 3rd, 5th & 7th Chakras)
Azurite (Works with 6th Chakra)
Celestite (Works with 5th Chakra)
Chrysocolla (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Coral - Red/Orange (Works with 1st & 2nd Chakras)
Larimar - Blue Pectolite (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Peridot (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakra)
Quartz - Blue/Grey/Lavender (Works with 5th Chakra)
Sapphire - Blue (Works with 1st, 5th & 6th Chakras)
Sardonyx (Works with 6th Chakra)
Sodalite (Works with 5th Chakra)
Tissue Regeneration
Agate - Fire (Works with 5th & 6th Chakras)
Alexandrite (Works with 3rd, 4th, 6th & 7th Chakras)
Amber (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Apatite - Yellow (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Coral - Red/Orange (Works with 1st & 2nd Chakras)
Danburite (Works with 7th Chakra)

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Flint (Works with all Chakras, depending on colour)
Jasper - Green (Works with 4th Chakra)
Ulcers
Beryl - Golden Brown - Heliodor (Works with 3rd, 4th, 5th & 7th Chakras)
Chlorite (Works with 4th & 7th Chakras)
Chrysocolla (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Pyrite - Iron (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Tiger's Eye - Golden (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Viruses/Fevers/Colds
Apatite - Yellow (Works with 3rd, 5th & 7th Chakras)
Aventurine (Works with 5th Chakra)
Chrysocolla (Works with 4th & 5th Chakras)
Coral - Red (Works with 1st & 7th Chakras)
Eilat Stone (Works with 3rd & 5th Chakras)
Fluorite - Clear/Purple (Works with all Chakras, especially 4th, 5th & 6th)
Galena (Works with 3rd & 4th Chakras)
Larimar - Blue Pectolite (Works with 5th Chakra)
Silver (Works with 6th & 7th Chakras)
Sulphur (Works with 3rd Chakra)
Turquoise (Works with 4th, 5th & 6th Chakras)

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Enzymes

Over the past 50 years or so, science has been able to unlock the mystery of enzymes and has applied their knowledge to make
better use of these amazing substances in an ever growing number of applications.

One of the key benefits of enzymes is in the sphere of human health care.
The human body and its trillion cells use and depend upon thousands of metabolic enzymes for their energy factor and to carry
out numberless biochemical processes. Metabolic enzymes act as the workhorses of the body because they also regulate and control each
and every process that keeps the body functioning harmoniously.
As a consequence, their therapeutic applications are varied and far-reaching, from the treatment of chronic pancreatitis to the
lysis (the disintegration or dissolution of cells such as blood cells or bacteria) of blood clots especially for treating cardiovascular
diseases.
Germany is the country that has performed most of the pioneering work in the field of Enzyme Therapy. Hans Nieper, Dr. Max
Wolf and Dr. Benitez succeeded in showing that mixtures of enzymes had a positive effect in reducing swelling and inflammation;
enhancing immune function; improving circulation; reducing pain; strengthening connective tissue; speeding recovery from traumatic
injury; minimizing scar formation; preventing complications after injury and also found them to be useful in the management of rheumatic
diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, soft tissue rheumatism and ankylosing spondylitis.
In recent years, certain proteolytic enzymes such as serratopeptase and nattokinase have been employed for their fibrinolysis
properties because they possess the ability to emulsify and digest arterial plaque. Others like bromelain and papain have shown mucolytic
activity and have been found to be helpful in treating respiratory tract diseases such as sinusitis and bronchitis. Yet others have an anti-
inflammatory effect, helping to decrease swelling, capillary permeability and reducing blood viscosity by dissolving blood-clot forming
fibrin deposits and micro-thrombi thereby improving oxygen and nutrient transport and circulation.
Proteolytic enzymes act as a natural anti-inflammatory and have also demonstrated the ability to break down plasma proteins and
cellular debris into smaller fragments at the site of an injury helping their dispersal through the lymphatic system. This is turn relieves
swelling, pain and discomfort. Because of their healing properties they have been found to be excellent therapeutic agents for minor
musculoskeletal injuries and for accelerating recovery in sports injuries, surgery and burns.
Proteolytic enzymes are useful in the fight against bacterial and fungal infections. When it comes to fighting viruses – enzymes
attack and dissolve the isoprin bonds – the exterior protein shell coating of the virus, rendering it useless. And last but not least, enzymes
modulate immune function by enhancing the production of cytokines, increasing the phagocytic activity of macrophages and facilitating
the break-up of circulating immune complexes which are the major causes of auto-immune diseases such as arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
and multiple sclerosis.
Enzymes target a diverse range of ailments, are 100% natural and offer noticeable and rapid health benefits -

Citation: Disabled World News (2011-03-27) - Metabolic enzymes act as workhorses of the body because they also regulate and
control each and every process that keeps the body functioning:
 The digestive system is responsible for breaking down the food you eat, reabsorbing nutrients and expelling waste products. This
requires a complex system of digestive enzyme production and a balanced acidity level in the stomach and intestines. These enzymes not
only digest foods but also protect the body against pathogens and harmful organisms that may have entered the stomach. Certain types of
foods contain natural enzymes that complement the digestive enzymes of the gastrointestinal tract. These can help facilitate healthy
digestion and ward off disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and indigestion.

Step 1
Eat more raw, uncooked foods. Raw vegetable-based foods contain natural plant enzymes that become denatured or inactivated
by cooking food. Cooked and heated foods no longer contain their enzyme content and must use up more of the body's metabolic enzymes
and energy to be digested.

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Step 2
Eat foods that are rich in natural digestive enzymes before or with your meals. Raw or dried pineapple and papaya are particularly
high in natural digestive enzymes called bromelain and papain, respectively. Sprouts and figs also contain a number of beneficial enzymes
to improve digestion. Talk to your doctor about using papain and bromelain emzyme supplements if these foods are not available
regularly.
Step 3
Balance stomach acid with a healthy lifestyle, nutrition and exercise, not with the use of antacid medications. Stomach acid is
important for digestive enzymes to function properly and triggers some types of digestion to begin in the stomach. Too little stomach acid
can impair the action of digestive enzymes.

Enzymes are catalysts that aid in digestion. They refer to a group of proteins that break down and digest nutrients. Digestive
enzymes begin in the mouth when saliva interacts with food. Although the enzymes convert food into usable nutrients, the enzymes
remain unchanged. Some foods with naturally occurring digestive enzymes, such as yogurt, with active, live cultures, break down lactose,
which makes yogurt a possibility for those who are lactose intolerant.
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 According to Jonny Bowden, author of "The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth," papaya and pineapple are the best sources of foods
that contain naturally occurring digestive enzymes. Papaya contains the naturally occurring digestive enzyme papain, which helps to
digest protein. Pineapples contain the digestive enzyme bromelain, which acts as an aid for ingestion. Pineapples also contain multiple
anti-inflammatory enzymes. Mangos, watermelon, blueberries, raspberries and grapefruit also contain naturally occurring digestive
enzymes.

Raw Vegetables
Vegetables contain naturally occurring digestive enzymes, especially green, leafy vegetables. Wheat grass juice contains
approximately 30 different enzymes. Aloe vera juice, mixed bean and seed spouts all contain naturally occurring digestive enzymes.
"Shiitake mushrooms contain enzymes and vitamins that do not normally appear in plants," according to Jonny Bowden. Parsley, kale,
broccoli, celery, cabbage and beets and beet greens are excellent choices for raw vegetables that contain naturally occurring digestive
enzymes.
Raw Foods
Raw, uncooked fruits and vegetables contain enzymes necessary for digestion. Natural, digestive enzymes are destroyed through
the heating and cooking processes. Good choices of foods that contain digestive enzymes are fresh apples, figs, pears, cherries, peaches,
strawberries and apricots. All of the bell peppers: red, yellow, green and orange, as well as tomatoes, are excellent choices. According to
Patrick Holford, author of "The New Optimum Nutrition Bible," grapes, honey that is raw and unpasteurized, soybeans and sweet potatoes
contain naturally occurring digestive enzymes. In addition, apple cider vinegar contains a surprisingly high number of nutrients and
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The 8 Major Principles of Bio-Intensive Gardening
 The 8 Major Principles is a method of food-growing that helps revitalize our planet by building soil, using a smaller area to
produce higher yields than conventional methods, and minimizing water, organic fertilizer, and biological pesticide use. It attends to the
long-term sustainability of farmland, so that food can be produced generation after generation. In near future, Green School will have its
own resource of fresh various vegetables. Those principles are:

1 – Deep Soil Preparation

2 – Composting
3 – Intensive Planting
4 – Companion Planting
5 – Carbon Farming
6 – Calorie Farming
7 – Open-Pollinated Seeds
8 – Whole System Method

Principle 1 – Deep Soil Preparation (Double Dig)

Goal: Build Soil and Soil Structure

Deep soil preparation builds soil and soil structure by loosening the soil to a depth of 60 cm. Ideal soil structure has both pore
space for air and water to move freely and soil particles that hold together nicely. Air supports plant roots and soil organisms that give life
to the soil and enhance nutrient availability for the plants. Aerated soil holds water better than compacted soil, requiring less watering. It
also facilitates root penetration, supporting healthy plants and minimizing erosion.

Principle 2 – Composting

Goal: Maximize Compost Quality and Quantity and Maximize Microbial Diversity
Bio-Intensive Gardening composting strives to produce the maximum amount of compost from the materials used. It also
maximizes microbial biodiversity through a correctly built and “cured” compost pile using plant material from your farm, food scraps from
your kitchen, and soil from the beds.
Solid Organic Fertilizer : Layers of leguminous leaves, chopped banana tree trunks, kitchen scraps, cow dung, charcoal, soil ,
small branches and dolomite lime.
Liquid Organic Fertilizer : Fermented livestock urine, water from boiled gingers, effective micro-organism solution, and
natural sugars.

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 Effective Micro-Organism : Mixing juice from banana tree trunks, shrimp paste, sugar, yeast and water.

Principle 3 – Intensive Planting

Goal: Create enhanced and uninterrupted root and plant growth.

It creates enhanced and uninterrupted plant and root growth by transplanting seedlings in a close, off-set spacing pattern so their
leaves are barely touching at maturity, creating a living mulch over the soil!

Principle 4 – Companion Planting

Goal: Focus on the whole garden to create a thriving mini-ecosystem with beneficial interrelationships
Companion planting draws a diverse insect population to the garden by using plants of many types and colors that flower all-
season long. Additionally, a place for insects to drink water and to be protected at night can be helpful. These actions will support a
balance of beneficial insects that prey on insect pests and pollinate the crops. Lastly, choosing strong-scented plants, like marigolds, will
help repel unwanted insects.

Principle 5 – Carbon Farming

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 Goal: Support closed-system sustainable soil fertility
“Carbon” refers to plant material, also called “biomass,” that has a lot of complex cell structures and meets the criteria for mature
material for compost building. Carbon farming promotes sustainable soil fertility by focusing on growing crops that produce a large
amount of carbonaceous material (mature material) for composting. A farmer in tune with producing enough mature compost material
will grow these crops in at least 60% of the cultivated area. By focusing on growing enough compost material through choosing carbon-
producing crops, a farmer becomes more self-sufficient, relying on his/her own compost for soil fertility instead of buying resources from
off of the farm.
In addition, carbon farming has a diet element. The important cereal crops mentioned above also produce an edible seed.
Emphasizing crops that produce compost material and a significant amount of calorie rich food sustains the soil and the farmer!

Principle 6 – Calorie Farming

Goal: Grow a complete diet in the smallest area possible

“Calorie” refers to the energy that is found in food we eat. Calories are essential for human life and are in all food to some
degree. Calorie farming produces a complete diet in the smallest space possible by focusing on special root crops that are calorie-dense
and yield well in a small area. These specific crops are: potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnips, leeks, garlic, Jerusalem artichoke, and salsify. A
farm with 30% of its area in special root crops maximizes its area-efficient production of calories and can grow a complete diet in the
smallest space possible.
After accounting for carbon crops and special root crops, the remaining 10% of area can grow vegetable crops for a nutritionally
diverse diet and a modest income. Orange and dark green vegetables can help boost important vitamins and minerals in the diet, especially
Vitamins A and C and iron.

Principle 7 – Open-pollinated Seeds

Goal: Maximize seed production and quality and preserve genetic diversity
Using open-pollinated (OP) seeds allows the farmer to save seeds on the farm, providing for future crops through growing
healthy, locally acclimatized, fresh seeds. This helps create a self-sufficient closed system by reducing dependence on large or small seed
vendors, and by saving money. It is generally possible to grow all the seeds necessary for next year’s garden in about 3% additional area.

Principle 8 – Whole System Approach

Goal: Integrate all the principles into your garden to create balance
Bio-Intensive Gardening requires farmers to act with thought and foresight, recognizing that the farm itself is part of a greater
ecosystem that should be thriving. Keeping half of your land in the wild, if possible, nurtures the plant, insect, and animal diversity that
surround the farm and provides a buffer that allows it to exist and thrive.

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 Our Vision
Our vision is of a natural, holistic,student-centered learning environment that empowers and inspires our students to be creative,
innovative, green leaders.
Our Mission
The Mission of Growing into Ligth School contributes to our Vision by educating young leaders in global citizenship. Our
purpose is to champion a new model of learning that connects the timeless lessons from nature to a relevant and effective preparation for a
fast-changing future.
Our Values
We believe in three simple rules underlying every decision: be local; let your environment be your guide; and envisage how your
grandchildren will be affected by your actions. The eight Green School iRespect Values that guide us are: Integrity; Responsibility;
Empathy; Sustainability; Peace; Equality; Community; Trust.

Why is Bio-Intensive Gardening Important?

Globally, the health of farming is being threatened by severe challenges:

Because of population growth, pollution of water sources, and greater use of water for industry, by 2050 each person on the Earth
will have only 25% of the water that was available in 1950. Current agricultural practices use 80% of the Earth’s available water.
There may be as little as 40 years of farm-able soil remaining globally. For every pound of food eaten, 6 to 24 pounds of soil are
lost due to water and wind erosion, as the result of agricultural practices.
95% of the seed varieties ever grown in agriculture are now virtually extinct. Much of this is due to the growing of relatively few
crops, and the frequent use of hybrid seeds for the crops that are grown. Seeds that are no longer used soon lose their viability and are
rarely available.
Global warming may cut agricultural production in half within as little as 20 years. In February, 2004, the Observer in the United
Kingdom reported that climate change is a greater threat to the world than terrorism.
With supplies of petroleum and natural gas running out, conventional agriculture—heavily dependent on these resources—will
become more expensive, raising food prices accordingly. As natural gas to make inexpensive nitrogen fertilizer is depleted, it may take
significantly more land to grow the same amount of food, when conventional agricultural practices are used.

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 The number of farmers globally keeps decreasing. In the US, only 2/5 of 1% of the population now farm. Many people would
like to farm but are unable to afford the land and equipment current wisdom says is necessary for a farm to be economically viable. Other
farmers have been forced off their land due to heavy competition from globalization and subsidized food. As farmers go out of business,
their skills—often passed down through millennium—are also lost to the world. Once thriving communities that served rural populations
deteriorate and die as farmers leave.
Bio-Intensive Gardening can provide a solution to many of these challenges. The method:
 Requires 67% to 88% less water than conventional agriculture.
 Properly used, is capable of building up soil while growing food.
 Grows a wide variety of crops, using only open-pollinated seeds.
 Requires no petroleum or natural gas products. It is based on human energy and will still be productive when oil runs out.
 Can produce high yields on small pieces of land with limited resource use, making it accessible to almost everyone who
would like to grow food.
Small-scale farming is as old as agriculture itself. One study of 15 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, found that per-acre
output on small farms can be as much as four to five times higher than on large ones. Russia, over the years, has often produced 30% to
50% of its food on household plots representing as little as 3% to 5% of all Russian farmland. The productivity of small-scale farms is also
being widely recognized by agricultural economists who call it the “inverse relationship between farm size and productivity”.

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PROPERTIES 08/05/2019
bandonment issues Garnet, Thulite

Abundance, prosperity Aventurine, Aqua Aura, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, Green Moss Agate, Jade, Malachite, Moonstone, Pe
Quartz, Topaz, Tree Agate, Turquoise

Acting, drama Carnelian

Acceptance Dumortierite, Blue Quartz

Addictions, alcoholism, Amethyst (esp. withdrawal), Ametrine, Botswana Agate, Chevron Ametyst, Citrine, Dioptase, Dumortierite, Fire Agate
compulsiveness Iolite, Moqui Stones, Green Moss Agate, Obsidian, Peridot, Petrified Wood, Rose Quartz, Rutilated Quartz, Smithsonit
immune system problems)

Adrenals Aventurine, Kyanite, Rose Quartz

Aligning physical and Amazonite

astral bodies

Allergies Apatite, Apophyllite, Aventurine (skin), Brecciated Jasper (esp. for animals), Carnelian, Danburite, Garnet, Lepidolite,

Amplify energy Quartz, Ruby

Ancient wisdom/ Celestite, Quartz, esp. Tibetan Quartz

Akashic Records

Anemia Bloodstone, Garnet, Hematite

Angels, communication Angelite, Aquamarine, Blue Lace Agate, Celestite, Danburite,  Moonstone, Morganite, Muscovite, Selenite
with

Anger Angelite, Aquamarine, Aragonite, Bronzite, Citrine, Howlite, Jet, Lepidolite, Kunzite, Kyanite, Peridot, Rhodonite (con
Turquoise

Apatite, Apophyllite, Aragonite, Blue Calcite, Blue Lace Agate, Cerussite, Citrine, Green Aventurine, Howlite, Idocras
Anger, relieving
Magnetite, Muscovite (Fuschite), Peridot, Pyrite

Anexoria Lepidolite, Topaz

Anxiety Aquamarine, Apophyllite, Bloodstone, Blue Calcite, Kunzite, Labradorite, Lepidolite, Prehnite, Pyrite, Turquoise

Architects, construction Ammonite

Arthritis, bones, joints Amber, Amethyst, Apatite, Azurite, Black Tourmaline, Blue Lace Agate, Botswana Agate, Carnelian, Chrysocolla, Co
Grossularite, Howlite (esp. bones), Lapis Lazuli, Lodestone (Magnetite), Malachite, Obsidian, Petrified Wood, Quartz,

Artistic Expression (also Botswana Agate, Howlite, Rainbow Quartz, Rutilated Quartz, Watermelon Tourmaline
see Creativity)

Asthma Malachite, Obsidian, Rutilated Quartz, Tiger’s Eye

Astral projection and Ametrine, Amethyst, Apophyllite, Calcite, Celestite, Chiastolite, Fluorite, Honey Calcite, Howlite, Iolite, Kunzite, Lap
travel Muscovite, Quartz, Rutilated Quartz, Sapphire, Spirit Quartz

Astrology Angelite

Attracting a good mate Carnelian, Rhodonite, Rhodocrosite

Attunement Herkimer Diamond

Attuning to the earth Chrysocolla

Aura (balancing and Ametrine, Citrine, Iolite, Labradorite, Quartz, Rutilated Quartz
cleansing)

Awareness Howlite, Lapis Lazuli, Picture Jasper

Back pain or problems Black Tourmaline, Calcite, Fluorite, Hematite, Lodestone, Obsidian, Selenite, Smokey Quartz

Balance (mental and Ametrine, Bloodstone, Blue Topaz, Carnelian, Celestite, Chiastolite, Chrysoprase, Fluorite, Hematite, Kunzite, Lepido
emotional) Rhodonite, Sodalite, Tektite, Tiger’s Eye, Tourmaline, Tree Agate, Unakite

Beauty Herkimer Diamond, Jasper, Tiger’s Eye

Beginnings, new Chrysoprase, Clear Calcite, Diamond, Green Kunzite, Moonstone

Blockages Ametrine, Bloodstone, Danburite, Fluorite, Malachite, Obsidian

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Blood pressure Bloodstone, Blue Calcite, Chrysocolla, Sodalite

Blood sugar (low) Serpentine

Blood pressure, lowering Apatite, Blue Calcite, Blue Chalcedony, Chrysocolla, Dioptase, Kyanite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Larimar, Sodalite

Blood vessels, Amber, Amethyst, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Bronzite, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysocolla, Copper, Dalmation Jasper (
circulatory system Garnet, Green Moss Agate, Hematite, Howlite, Kunzite, Kyanite, Malachite, Pyrite, Red Jasper, Ruby, Rutilated Quar

Body aches and pains Black Tourmaline, Charoite, Diopside, Magnesite, Sunstone

Body odour Leopardskin Jasper, Magnesite

Boils Aventurine, Green Moss Agate

Bones Azurite, Blue Lace Agate, Fluorite, Howlite, Malachite, Onyx, Petrified Wood, Pyrite, Sardonyx

Brain (function, Amber, Aragonite, Clear Quartz, Elestial Crystals (esp. from drug/alcohol abuse), Hematite
chemical balance)

Broken heart Chrysoprase, Rhodonite

Bronchitis Lodestone, Pyrite, Rutilated Quartz

Burns Blue Tourmaline, Chrysocolla, Green Calcite

Business Carnelian, Chrysoprase, Cinnabar,Citrine, Fire Opal, Ulexite

Calcium balance Howlite

Calming, soothing Agate, Amazonite, Amber, Apophyllite, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Blue Calcite, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Tiger's Eye, C
Diamond, Jade, Howlite, Lepidolite, Opal, Prehnite, Red Jasper, Rose Quartz, Selenite, Snow Quartz, Snowflake Obsi

Cancer Azeztulite, Fluorite, Hematite, Lapis Lazuli, Lepidolite, Melanite, Moonstone, Petalite, Red Jasper, Rhodocrosite, Sapp
Sugilite, Tourmaline

Cardiovascular Bloodstone, Hematite

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Cartilage problems Larimar, Sunstone

Centering, grounding Bloodstone, Calcite, Herkimer Diamond, Hematite, Kunzite, Onyx

Chakras See Chakra page

Change, handling, Bloodstone, Botswana Agate, Celestite, Chiastolite, Chrysoprase, Honey Calcite, Opal
adaptability

Change, courage to Green Calcite

make

Channelling Apophyllite, Blue Calcite, Copper, Moldavite, Kyanite, Quartz, Yellow Calcite

Chemotherapy Black Tourmaline, Smokey Quartz

Cholesterol Aventurine

Childbirth Ammonite, Chrysocolla (esp. for preventing miscarriage), Geodes, Green Moss Agate, Hematite, Jade, Lepidolite, Mal
Moonstone, Opal, Peridot, Rose Quartz, Smithsonite

Choices, alternatives Rhodonite

Chronic fatigue Amethyst, Aquamarine, Aragonite, Orange Calcite, Quartz, Rhodocrosite, Ruby

Circulation Bloodstone, Chalcedony

Clairaudiance Diamond, Herkimer Diamond, Fire Opal

Clairvoyance Ametrine, Charoite, Diamond, Emerald, Green Jasper, Hematite, Herkimer Diamond, Kyanite

Clarity Amber, Blue Quartz, Danburite, Diamond, Dumortierite, Tiger’s Eye

Cleansing Amber, Emerald, Kyanite, Tiger’s Eye

Clumsiness Muscovite (Fuschite)

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Clearing, energetically Black Tourmaline, Lodestone, Kyanite, Meteorites, Tektites,

Cold sores, fever blisters Fluorite

Colds and flu Carnelian, Fluorite, Green Moss Agate, Jet, Labradorite

Comfort Agate, Apache Tears, Botswana Agate, Jasper

Commitment Garnet

Communication Amazonite, Apatite, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Tiger’s Eye, Blue Topaz, Emerald, Kunzite, Labradorite, Quartz, Turquois

Compassion Green Jasper, Green Tourmaline, Jade, Kunzite, Moonstone, Rose Quartz, Red Jasper

Compatibility Green Moss Agate

Completion of tasks Mugglestone, Red Jasper

Concentration Agate, Ametrine, Apatite, Aragonite, Carnelian, Cigtrine, Fluorite, Hematite, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Lepidolite, Malachite
Smokey Quartz

Confidence Agate, Beryl, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Fluorite, Garnet, Hematite, Jade, Moonstone, Peridot, Pyrite, Rhodonite

Confusion Bloodstone, Fluorite, Lodestone

Contentment Red Jasper

Courage, inner strength Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Blue Tiger’s Eye, Carnelian, Charoite, Chevron Amethyst, Ch
Hematite, Herkimer Diamond, Jade, Red Calcite, Ruby, Rutilated Quartz, Sodalite, Smokey Quartz, Tiger’s Eye

Courage to make change Green Calcite

Creativity Agate, Aventurine, Beryl, Bloodstone, Botswana Agate (in story telling), Calcite, Carnelian, Celestite, Chalcedony, Ch
Terminated Crystals, Garnet, Herkimer Diamond, Kunzite, Lapis Lazuli,  Obsidian, Pyrite, Rhodocrosite, Tiger"s Eye

Danger Pyrite

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Death or Transition Amazonite, Apache Tears, Aqua Aura, Botswana Agate, Fossils, Jet, Hematite, Malachite, Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Ti

Decision making Bronzite, Charoite, Crazy Lace Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Falcon's Eye (Blue Tiger's Eye), Fluorite, Jade, Lepidolite,

Dehydration Brecciated Jasper

Denial, avoidance Rhodochrosite

Depression Amber, Ametrine, Apatite, Black Tourmaline, Blue Quartz (Dumortierite), Botswana Agate, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Gre
Kunzite, Lepidolite, Lapis Lazuli, Moonostone, Orange Calcite, Peridot, Pyrite, Quartz, Rose Quartz, Sapphire, Sardon
Sunstone, Tiger's Eye, Topaz, Turquoise

Destiny, finding Labradorite, Moonstone

Diabetes Chrysoclla, Emerald, Malachite, Opal, Serpentine, Sodalite

Digestion Amethyst, Blue Lace Agate, Calcite, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Obsidian, Peridot, Sodalite, Tiger’s Eye, Topaz

Diplomacy Cerussite, Lepidolite, Pyrite, Snow Quartz, Smithsonite, Watermelon Tourmaline

Disillusionment Dalmation Jasper

Disorientation Black Tourmaline, Hematite

Divination Charoite, Hematite, Moonstone, Tiger's Eye

DNA/RNA Ametrine, Garnet

Domestic bliss Emerald

Dowsing Brecciated Jasper, Jasper, Obsidian

Dreams (recall, work) Amethyst, Bloodstone, Celestite, Clear Quartz, Citrine, Herkimer Diamond, Howlite, Jade, Jasper, Kyanite, Labradorit
Moldavite, Moonstone, Nebula Stone, Opal, Prehnite, Red Jasper, Rhodocrosite, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Smokey Quartz, T

Dreams, lucid Danburite, Moonstone

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Drug problems Pink Smithsonite (see addictions)

Ears, hearing Amber, Amethyst, Celestite, Fluorite, Lapis Lazuli, Orange Calcite, Phantom Quartz, Rhodonite, Sardonyx, Snowfla

Ears, inner ear infection Hematite

Eating disorders Picasso marble (jasper), thulite

Electromagnetic
Amazonite, Aventurine (tape to cell phone), Black Tourmaline, Diamond, Fluorite, Kyanite, Smokey Quartz
pollution

Emotional breakup Malachite

Emotional trauma, Amazonite, Aqua Aura, Bloodstone, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Diamond, Dioptase, Emerald, Chrysoprase, Jasper, Labrador
disorders Rhodochrosite, Rose Quartz

Emotions, balancing Apophyllite, Rose Quartz, Turquoise

Endocrine system Amber, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Green Calcite, Citrine, Howlite, Magnetite, Rhodochrosite, Sodalite

Endurance Magnetite, Brecciated Jasper

Energy Amber, Agate, Apophyllite, Aragonite, Bloodstone, Blue Calcite, Blue Goldstone, Carnelian, Clear Quartz, Danburit
Prehnite, Red Calcite, Ruby, Rutilated Quartz, Yellow Calcite

Enhance emotions Garnet, Ruby

Enhance energy of other Apatite, Chrysoberyl, Danburite, Diamond, Herkimer Diamond, Quartz, Selenite
crystals

Envy Agate

Epilepsy Jet, Lapis Lazuli

ESP Peridot

Eyes, eyesight Agate, Apophyllite, Aquamarine, Celestite, Chalcedony (glaucoma), Charoite, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Diamond (glaucom
(rejuvenating), Moonstone, Muscovite (Fuschite), Opal, Optical Calcite, Peridot (strengthening), Rutilated Quartz, Sno

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Facing the cause of Picture Jasper

disorders

Faith Emerald

Family issues Citrine

Fear, dispelling Ammonite, Aquamarine, Chrysocolla, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Labradorite, Larimar, Orange Calcite, Red Calcite, Smok

Feet Onyx

Feminine reproductive- Lapis Lazuli, Rose Quartz, Moonstone

related issues

Fertility Carnelian, Chrysoprase, Cinnabar, Grossularite, Jade, Moldavite, Moonstone, Rhodonite, Rose Quartz

Fevers Diopside, Peridot, Pyrite, Tree Agate, Sapphire, Sodalite

Fibromyalgia Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Emerald, Hematite, Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite, Morganite, Obsidian, Rose Q

Fidelity Jade, Opal

Finances, stabilizing Jet, Ruby

Finding lost objects, Peridot, Golden Topaz, Green Moss Agate

people

Fluid retention Aquamarine

Focus Apatite, Blue Sapphire, Fluorite, Lepidolite

Forgiveness, of others Apache Tears, Chrysoprase, Pink Calcite, Rhodonite, Rutilated Quartz, Sugilite, Topaz

Fortune, good Bloodstone, Lodestone (Magnetite), Moonstone, Tree Agate

Friendship Aventurine, Emerald, Green Moss Agate, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Sardonyx, Watermelon Tourmaline

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Gallbladder Carnelian

Gambling luck Aventurine

Gardening and Dendritic Agate, Green Moss Agate, Herkimer Diamond, Jasper, Lepidolite, Tourmaline, Zeolite
agriculture

Generosity Citrine, Topaz

Grace Blue Lace Agate, Rhodonite

Gratitude  Emerald

Grief Amethyst, Apache Tear, Aqua Aura, Azurite, Bloodstone, Botswana Agate, Chrysocolla, Carnelian, Citrine, Chrysopr
Lapis Lazuli, Magnetite, Onyx, Pink Mangano Calcite, Pyrite, Rose Quartz, Smokey Quartz, Sugilite, Watermelon T

Grounding Agate, Apache Tears, Bloodstone, Brecciated Jasper, Candle Quartz, Carnelian, Dalmation Jasper, Fluorite, Hematite,
Unakaite

Growth Blue Lace Agate

Guilt Copper, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sodalite

Hair Loss Aragonite, Chalcopyrite, Galena

Happiness Amethyst, Amazonite, Aventurine, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Quartz, Carnelian, Chrysoprase, Herkimer Diamond, Moo
Quartz

Harmonious Amber, Amethyst, Petrified Wood, Rose Quartz, Tiger's Eye

environment

Harmony Agate, Amethyst, Apatite, Carnelian, Chiastolite, Clear Quartz, Emerald, Jade, Moonstone, Peridot, Rhodochrosite, Rh
Agate

Headaches Amber, Amethyst, Ametrine, Aventurine, Aquamarine, Blue Lace Agate, Optical Calcite, Celestite, Charoite, Chrysob

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 Moss Agate, Jade, Jet, Lapis Lazuli, Larimar, Magnesite, Malachite, Rhodocrosite, Rose Quartz, Smokey Quartz, Sug

Healing and health, Agate, Amber, Amethyst, Amazonite, Aventurine, Azurite, Celestite, Calcite, Citrine, Charoite, Chrysoprase, Danburit
general Green Moss Agate, Green Tourmaline, Infinite, Jasper, Jet, Labradorite, Lepidolite, Malachite, Moonstone, Peridot, Pe
Tourmaline, Quartz Crystals, Rhodochrosite, Rutilated Quartz, Smokey Quartz, Watermelon Tourmaline

Hearing Amethyst, Lapus Lazuli, Phantom Quartz, Rhodonite

Heart, physical Amazonite, Amber, Beryl, Charoite, Chrysoprase, Dioptase, Garnet, Hematite, Lapis Lazuli, Larimar, Magnesite, Mor

Heart, strengthening Aventurine, Garnet, Kunzite, Pink Chalcedony, Rose Quartz

Heartache Chrysocolla, Dioptase, Kunzite, Rose Quartz

Honesty Amazonite, Celestite, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Emerald, Purple Fluorite, Jet, Kyanite, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Selenite,

Hot Flashes Fire Agate, Citrine

Hunger, Reducing Apatite, Red Chalcedony, Muscovite (Fuschite)

Hyperactivity Prehnite

Imagination Aventurine

Immune system Amethyst, Citrine, Snow Quartz, Topaz, Obsidian, Picture Jasper, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite

Immune system, Bloodstone, Blue Chalcedony, Green Moss Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Mookite, Picture Jasper, Sodalite, Turquoise
boosting

Incest recovery Rhodocrosite, Thulite

Incontinence Petrified Wood

Individuality Carnelian

Infection Pyrite, Quartz

Inferiority Complex Chrysoprase

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Infertility Carnelian, Garnet, Moonstone, Rose Quartz, Shiva Lingam

Inflammation Aventurine, Blue Chalcedony, Blue Lace Agate, Copper, Galena, Green Moss Agate, Magnetite, Pyrite, Smithsonite, T

Inhibitions Opal

Inner awareness Apache Tears, Rose Quartz

Inner ear infection Hematite

Inner child Amber, Morganite

Inner growth Rhodonite

Inner peace Amethyst, Apatite, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Blue Tiger's Eye, Blue Topaz, Blue Tourmaline, Calcite, Celestite, Chrys
Diamond, Jade, Jasper, Kunzite, Lepidolite, Malachite, Opal, Rose Quartz, Selenite, Sugilite

Insect Bites Moonstone

Insights, enhancing Azurite, Blue Tiger's Eye, Malachite, Ulexite

Insomnia Amethyst, Celestite, Cerrusite, Emerald, Hematite, Howlite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Lepidolite, Smokey Quartz, So

Intellect Aquamarine, Agate, Amazonite, Ametrine, Apatite, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Azurite, Bloodstone, Celestite, Chalcedo
Honey Calcite, Malachite, Obsidian, Pyrite, Rose Quartz, Sodalite, Tektite, Topaz, Turquoise

Intestines, digestion Amber, Aquamarine, Barite, Celestite, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Fluorite, Green Moss Agate, Jasper, Labrad
Calcite, Peridot, Pyrite, Smokey Quartz, Thulite

Irritable bowel Calcite, Orange Calcite

syndrome

Intuitive awareness Amazonite, Amethyst, Azurite, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Sodalite, Yellow Calcite

Jealousy Peridot

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Job interviews Carnelian

Joy Emerald

Joints Amber, Apatite, Azurite, Fluorite (mobilizing),  Kunzite, Larimar, Lepidolite, Malachite, Obsidian, Red Calcite (streng

Joints, inflammation Malachite, Red Calcite, Rhodonite

Kidney, bladder Angelite, Amber, Azurite, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Chrysoberyl, Fire Opal, Green Calcite, Jade, Jasper, Orange Calcite
Quartz, Smokey Quartz

Kindness Azurite, Cedlestite, Chalcedony, Chrysoberyl, Chrysocolla, Jasper, Junzite, Morganite, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Ros
Turquoise

Knees Azurite

Kundalini Garnet, Jet

Laughter Citrine, Crazy Lace Agate, Sunstone

Law enforcement Fuschite

Leadership, Ammonite, Fossils

management

Legal issues Amethyst, Bloodstone, Hematite, Lodestone (Magnetite)

Leukemia Alexandrite, Bloodstone

Liver Apatite, Azurite, Beryl, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Chrysoprase (stimulating), Danburite, Dioptase and Iolite (regenerating
Pietersite, Red Jasper (unblocking), Ulexite (alcohol damage)

Liver, detoxifying Dendritic Chalcedony, Emerald, Iolite, Malachite, Red Jasper

Logic Sodalite

Longevity Diamond, Fossils, Jasper, Tree Agate

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Love Amber, Emerald, Kunzite, Jade, Pink Calcite, Pink Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Rhodoccrosite, Ruby, Selenite

Love, attracting Beryl, Celestite, Garnet, Larimar, Magnesite, Magnetite (Lodestone), Rose Quartz, Sugilite, Topaz, Turquoise

Love, unconditional Chrysoberyl, Kunzite, Magnesite, Malachite, Muscovite (Fuschite), Prehnite, Rose Quartz

Loyalty Dalmation Jasper

Luck Agate, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Cat's Eye, Copper, Jade, Malachite, Obsidian, Pyrite, Snow Quartz, Smokey Quartz,

Lungs Amethyst, Chrysocolla, Garnet (regenerating), Peach Aventurine, Pyrite, Rosee Quartz, Rutilated Quartz

Manifestation Apatite, Carnelian, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Green Calcite, Kyanite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Moldavite, Obsidia
Eye, Topaz

Marriage Beryl, Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, Sardonyx

Mastery Onyx

Mathematics, analytical Angelite, Diopside, Hematite, Sodalite

pursuits

Meditation Amethyst, Ametrine, Aqua Aura, Aquamarine, Azurite, Blue Topaz, Celestite, Chrysoprase, Clear Quartz, Chrysocolla
Fluorite, Iolite, Kunzite, Kyanite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Magnetite, Prehnite, Selenite, Serpentine, Snow Quartz, S
Sugilite, Topaz, Turquoise, Ulexite, Yellow Calcite

Meditation, deepening Apatite, Chrysoprase, Prehnite, Zoisite

Meditation, enhancing Ametrine, Atacamite, Brown Jasper, Fire Agate, Kyanite, Magnetite, Purple Fluorite, Silver sheen Obsidian

Memory Blue Calcite, Carnelian, Emerald, Honey Calcite, Onyx, Pyrite, Quartz Crystals, Rhodochrosite

Memory enhancers Agate, Amber, Amethyst, Azurite, Calcite, Hematite, Opal, Pyrite, Emerald and Howlite (strengthening)

Menopause Citrine, Lepidolite, Moonstone, Pietersite, Fire Agate and Citrine (hot flashes)

Mental clarity Amber, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Dumortierite (Blue Quartz), Herkimer Diamond, Sodalite, Tig

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Merchant's stone Citrine

Military, protection Hematite

Miracles Blue Lace Agate

Miscarriage, preventing Chrysoclla

Mood swings Citrine

Motivation Calcite, Carnelian, Citrine, Ruby, Gold and Red Tiger's Eye, Topaz

Multiple Sclerosis Rhodonite, Watermelon Tourmaline

Muscles Abalone, Amazonite, Apatite, Chrysocolla, Emerald

Nail problems Apatite

Nausea Dioptase, Green Aventurine

Neck problems Aquamarine, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Tiger's Eye, Larimar, Quartz, Seraphinite

Negative energy - Amazonite, Amber, Amethyst, Apache Tear, Apatite, Aventurine, Black Tourmaline, Black Obsidian, Calcite, Charoi
dispel, transmute Fluorite, Green Quartz, Hematite, Jet, Lepidolite, Quartz, Rainbow Obsidian, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sugilite, Topaz, Turq

Negativity Carnelian, Chalcedony, Citrine, Green Calcite, Green Fluorite, Jade, Jasper, Malachite, Obsidian, Rutilated Quartz, S

Negativity, emotional Aventurine, Blue Calcite, Labradorite

Negativity, mental Apophyllite, Black Tourmaline, Blue Tiger's Eye, Chiastolite, Idocrase, Jade, Ulexite

Nerves, calming Amazonite, Blue Calcite, Green Jade

Nervous system Alexandrite, Amazonite, Aquamarine, Apatite, Botswana Agate, Fire Agate, Emerald, Galena, Lapis Lazuli, Morganite

New beginnings Chrysoprase, Clear Calcite, Diamond, Kunzite, Moonstone

Nightmares Citrine, Dalmation Jasper

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Old hurts Rhodonite

Order out of chaos Fluorite, Lepidolite

Organization Bloodstone, Brecciated Jasper, Dumoprtierite (Blue Quartz), Fluorite, Jasper, Lepidolite, Mugglestone, Red Jasper

Osteoporosis Amazonite, Howlite

Pain relief Amber, Amethyst, Black Tourmaline, Blue Calcite, Celestite, Chrysocolla, Dioptase, Dumortierite, Fluorite, Green Cal
Lapis Lazuli, Larimar, Magnetite, Obsidian, Peridot, Serpentine, Sugilite, Turquoise

Pancreas Carnelian, Moonstone, Tiger's Eye

Panic attacks Lepidolite

Paralysis Petrified Wood

Parkinson's Disease Opal

Passion Emerald, Garnet, Ruby

Past Life Amber, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Carnelian, Obsidian, Phantom Crystals, Petrified Wood

Patience Amber, Amethyst, Azurite, Chrysoprase, Danburite, Emerald, Green Tourmaline, Howlite, Ocean Jasper, Watermelon

Amethyst, Apatite, Aquamarine, Blue Quartz (Dumortierite), Chevron Amethyst, Chryscolla, Fluorite, Malachite,
Peace
Rose Quartz, Spirit Quartz, Sugilite

Peace bringers Amber, Aqua Aura, Danburite, Hematite, Kunzite, Lapis, Larimar, Magnesite, Malachite with Chrysocolla, Prehnite, R

Perception Danburite, Epidote

Perception Enhancers Agate, Ametrine, Angelite, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Carnelian, Charoite, Sardonyx, Sodalite, Tiger's Eye

Phobias Aquamarine, Chrysoprase, Spirit Quartz

Physical energy Calcite, Carnelian, Herkimer Diamond, Quartz, Tiger's Eye

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Physical strength Bloodstone, Garnet, Herkimer Diamond, Quartz

Physical trauma Bloodstone

Pilot's stone Malachite

Pineal gland Moonstone, Pietersite, Rhodonite, Ruby, Sodalite

Pituitary gland Aquamarine, Garnet, Iolite, Moonstone, Pietersite, Rhodonite

Plant growth Brecciated Jasper, Quartz

PMS Lapis Lazuli, Magnesite, Moonstone, Rose Quartz, Pietersite

Aventurine, Black Tourmaline, Carnelian, Dioptase, Emerald, Hematite, Howlite, Magnesite, Obsidian, Opal, Pyrite, R
Positive attitude
Sugilite, Sunstone, Tourmalinated Quartz

Post surgical Bloodstone, Jet

Power Aquamarine, Charoite, Red Jasper, Rutilated Quartz, Quartz, Tiger's Eye

Pregnancy Azurite, Moonstone, Rose Quartz, Unakite

Prophesy Prehnite, Nebula Stone

Aventurine, Amethyst, Aqua Aura, Bloodstone, Calcite, Citrine, Green Moss Agate, Herkimer Diamond, Jade, Jasper
Prosperity,   abundance
Turqoise

Protection - from
Agate, Black Obsidian, Black Tourmaline, Kunzite, Pyrite, Quartz, Spirit Quartz
negativity and evil

Protection for children Agate

Agate, Amber, Amethyst, Angelite, Apache Tears, Aventurine, Black Tourmaline, Bloodstone, Calcite, Carnelian, Ca
Agate, Fluorite, Fossils, Herkimer Diamond, Honey Calcite, Jade, Jasper, Jet, Kunzite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Lepid
Protection - general
Obsidian, Prehnite, Pyrite, Quartz, Ruby, Rutilated Quartz, Sardonyx, Smokey Quartz, Snowflake Obsidian, Spirit Qua
Tourmaline, Tree Agate, Turquoise

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Psychic abilities, Amazonite, Amethyst, Apatite, Azurite, Botswana Agate, Celestote. Emerald, Fire Agate, Garnet, Green Calcite, Herk
intuition Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Meteorites, Moonstone, Opal, Orange Calcite, Purple Fluorite, Quartz, Selenite, Tektites, Tig

Psychic shield,
Amethyst, Aqua Aura, Black Tourmaline, Chrysocolla, Fluorite, Lapisazuli (returns to sender), Pyrite, Ruby, Rutila
protection

Public speaking Azurite, Blue Lace Agate, Celestite

Purification Calcite, Chrysocolla, Fluorite, Garnet, Halite, Peridot, Salt, Snowflake Obsidian, Turquoise

Radiation exposure Black Tourmaline, Herkimer Diamond, Jasper, Malachite, Quartz, Smokey Quartz, Sodalite

Reconciliation Calcite, Herkimer Diamond, Kunzite, Rose Quartz, Rhodocrosite

Reducing hunger Apatite, Red Chalcedony, Muscovite (Fuschite)

Relationships Dalmation Jasper, Diamond, Emerald and Fluorite (balancing), Dioptase (healing)

Relaxation Bronzite, Chevron Amethyst, Dalmation Jasper, Jasper, Red Jasper

Releasing blockages Ametrine, Bloodstone, Fluorite, Malachite, Obsidian

Reliability Hematite

Relieving burdens Lodestone

Removing obstacles Kunzite

Repressed issues Botswana Agate, Epidote, Unakite

Reproductive system Orange Calcite, Moonstone, Red Calcite, Garnet, Ruby

Responsibility Leopardskin Jasper

Romance Amber, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Red Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sardonyx

Scrying Obsidian, Quartz, Seer Quartz, Window Quartz

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Seasonal affective
Sunstone
disorder

Self-awareness, self-
Chevron Amethyst
discovery

Self-confidence Agate, Aragonite, Citrine, Garnet, Green Moss Agate, Labradorite, Malachite, Rhodonite, Ruby, Sodalite, Tiger's Eye,

Self-discipline Dumortierite (Blue Quartz), Onyx, Topaz

Amazonite, Carnelian, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Copper, Fuschite, Green Moss Agate, Hematite, Kunzite, Opal, Pink Man
Self-esteem
Rhyolite, Rose Quartz, Sodalite, Sunstone, Tiger's Eye

Self-expression Chrysoprase, Howlite

Self-love Aquamarine, Danburite, Feldspar, Kunzite, Lepidolite, Rhodohrosite, Rhodonite, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sodalite

Self-realization Aventurine

Selfishness Howlit

Sensuality, sexuality Amber, Botswana Agate, Carnelian, Citrine, Jade, Mexican Fire Opal, Red Calcite, Ruby, Rutilated Quartz

Aquamarine, Blue Tiger's Eye, Bronzite, Chrysocolla, Dumortierite (Blue Quartz), Emerald, Jade, Jasper, Kunzite, Kya
Serenity
Turquoise

Service activities Leopardskin Jasper

Sexual abuse Rhodocrosite

Shamanic work Iolite, Moqui Balls (Shaman Stones), Obsidian, Yellow Calcite

Shielding Amber, Black Tourmaline, Hematite, Labradorite, Pietersite, Smokey Quartz

Shoulders Blue Lace Agate, Blue Tiger's Eye, Chrysoberyl, Prehnite, Selenite

Sinuses, sinustitis Aventurine, Blue Fluorite, Blue Tourmaline, Emerald, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, Rhodochrosite, Smithsonite

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 Apophyllite, Amethyst, Aventurine, Azurite/Malachite, Botswana Agate, Carnelian, Chrysotile, Crazy Lace Agate, D
Green Jasper, Green Moss Agate, Moonstone, Picture Jasper, Rhyolite, Turquoise
Skin, skin disorders

Sleep disorders Amethyst, Aventurine, Hematite, Howlite, Peridot, Moonstone

Smoking, quitting Botswana Agate, Brown Jasper, Hematite, Staurolite

Sorrow Apache Tears

Spirit contact Angelite, Celestite, Jade, Prehnite

Spiritual growth,
Agate, Amethyst, Citrine, Moldavite, Quartz, Rutilated Quartz, Selenite, Tektite, Topaz, Unakite
development

Spiritual vision Atacamite, Azeztulite, Charoite, Emerald, Herkimer Diamond, Petalite, Pietersite, Purple or White Sapphire, Sheet Qua

Spirituality Amethyst, Calcite, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Hematite, HerkimerDiamond, Iolite, Lepidolite, Meteorites, Rhodocrosite,

Spleen Fluorite, Hematite, Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye

Stability Celestite, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Hematite, Obsidian, Petrified Wood, Smokey Quartz

Stamina Crazy Lace Agate, Sodalite

Stomach problems Botswana Agate, Citrine, Peridot, Jasper, Obsidian

Agate, Aragonite, Carnelian, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Hematite, Herkimer Diamond, Onyx, Pietersite, Rhyolite, Ruby, Ru
Strength
Tiger's Eye, Turquoise

Amethyst, Aragonite, Bloodstone, Brecciated Jasper, Calcite, Chevron Amethyst, Dioptase, Fluorite, Hematite, Howlit
Stress
Lepidolite, Moonstone, Peridot, Picasso Marble, Rose Quartz, Smokey Quartz, Staurolite, Sunstone, Turquoise

Stress, emotional Amethyst, Aragonite, Azurite, Kunzite, Lepidolite, Magnesite

Stress, mental Ametrine, Apophyllite, Aquamarine, Blue Lace Agate, Obsidian, Onyx

Stress, physical Amethyst, Herkimer Diamond, Onyx, Rainbow Obsidian

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Stress, release
Smithsonite, Staurolite

Stress, reducing Apophyllite, Aquamarine, Atacamite, Charoite, Fluorite, Lepidolite, Moonstone, Peridot, Rhodocrosite, Turquoise

Stress, support during Jasper, Larimar, Onyx, Smokey Quartz

Strokes Melanite

Study aids Apatite, Calcite, Blue Chalcedony, Fluorite, Howlite, Tiger's Eye (tests), Hematite (Math and technical subjects)

Success, general Aventurine, Aqua Aura, Citrine, Green Moss Agate, Green Tourmaline

Success, business &

Aventurine, Bloodstone, Citrine, Chrysoprase, Lepidolite, Leopardskin Jasper, Malachite, Petrified Wod
career

Suicide Amber, Smokey Quartz

Sweating Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli

Tact Cerussite, Lepidolite, Pyrite, Snow Quartz, Smithsonite, Watermelon Tourmaline

Teaching Lapis Lazuli, Kyanite, Sodalite

Teeth and gums Agate, Amazonite, Aquamarine, Calcite, Fluorite, Howlite, malachite

Thinking Fluorite, Hematite

Throat, bronchial, lungs Amber, Ammonite, Angelite, Beryl, Blue Calcite, Blue Topaz, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla, Galena, Larimar, Malachite

Thyroid Atacamite, Azurite, Blue Calcite, Blue Tourmaline, Chrysocolla (strengthening) Kyanite, Lapis Lazuli, Rhodocrosite, R

Thyroid, balancing Angelite, Citrine, Rutilated Quartz

Thyroid, disorders Aquamarine, Blue Lace Agate

Tissue regeneration Carnelian, Citrine, Malachite, Turquoise

Tonsillitis Pyrite

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Toxins Amber, Amethyst, Botswana Agate, Citrine, Leopardskin Jasper, Tree Agate, Rutilated Quartz

Tranquility Blue Lace Agate, Rose Quartz

Transformation Bronzite, Charoite, Lepidolite, Malachite, Obsidian, Moqui Balls

Travel by water Aquamarine

Travel, safety Amethyst, Aquamarine, Cerussite, Chalcedony, Herkimer Diamond, Jet, Malachite, Tiger's Eye, Yellow Jasper

Travel sickness Malachite

Truth Amazonite, Apophyllite, Celestite, Citrine, Emerald, Fluorite, Kyanite, Lapis Lazuli, Selenite, Sodalite, Tiger's Eye

Truth telling Emerald, Kyanite, Obsidian, Topaz

Ulcers Chrysocolla, Peridot

Unconditional love Kunzite, Rhodocrosite, Rhodonite, Rose Quartz

Vertigo Chrysocolla, Malachite, Sapphire, Herkimer Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Morganite, Rose Quartz, Candle Quartz (Pineapp

Victimization Black Tourmaline, Charoite, Chrysoprase, Garnet, Green Calcite, Hematite, Jade, Leopardskin Jasper, Malachite, Ros

Visualization Iolite, Green Tourmaline

Weight, controlling Angelite, Cinnabar, Unakite

Weight, gaining Danburite, Unakite

Weight, losing Green Tourmaline, Iolite, Kyanite, Magnesite, Moonstone, Picasso Marble (Jasper), Rose Quartz, Seraphinite, Unakite

Will power Alexandrite, Blue Tiger's Eye, Hematite, Red Jasper, Sapphire, Tiger's Eye

Wisdom Amber, Calcite, Clear Quartz, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Moonstone, Petrified Wood

Wishes Moonstone, Smokey Quartz, Unakite

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Worry Amazonite, Apophyllite, Azurite, Charoite, Onyx, Petrified Wood

Wrinkles Rose Quartz

HEALING CRYSTALS AND STONES FOR CHILDREN: Crystals and stones are gift from the Earth. Children have a natural
affinity to stones and crystals and will often use all their senses to explore a new crystal or stone.  More often than not, they are able to
choose the "right" one and know how Children can respond very quickly to the healing energy of crystals and stones.
However, please remember to consult the best available qualified medical help on the care of your The following is a short list of some of
the best healing crystals and stones to help children.  They can carry them in a pocket, in a pouch around the neck, or even sleep with
them.  Crystals often get lost of misplaced by children, so it might be a good idea to have a It is very helpful to dedicate and program the
stones and crystals you will be using to heal.

Amethyst

Amethyst is a master healing crystal.  Its most noted healing quality is its ability to purify and transmute all forms of negativity.
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 Disappointment such as failing a grade, or even hearing the devastating news of a divorce or death, Amethyst will help them
accept all negative emotions and provides support and comfort through spiritual acceptance.
For children with various disabilities or with either emotional or physical pain, an Amethyst cluster in their room will help clear
unwanted energies, bringing the room into a balanced state.  For local pain, hold the Amethyst directly on or over the area for up to
twenty minutes.
Amethyst also helps with nightmares or insomnia - Place a piece of Amethyst on the child's nightstand or under a pillow.
Another way to help your child sleep is to "grid" your child's bedroom - Put a piece of Rose Quartz in each corner of the bedroom
and a piece of Hematite under their bed.

Apache Tear
Apache Tear is also known as the Grief Stone and helps children with any form of sadness.  Apache Tear is actually a form of
Obsidian - it is very dark but transparent too.  When you hold a piece of Apache Tear up to the light, you can see through it.
However, when it has been used to absorb negative emotions, it will cloud up and become opaque.
Aventurine
Aventurine is a leadership stone.  It strengthens and restores the Heart energy, providing a balance of male and female energies.
Aventurine is green and very loving, embracing and protective of the heart.
It is an excellent stone for children who are shy and/or timid, and suppressing their leadership qualities.
This stone helps them to become active and to initiate action on their own accord. 
Asthmatic children seem attracted to Aventurine as it opens up the lungs, giving them some relief.
Carnelian
A self-esteem crystal, Carnelian can be used to help with feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.
The deep orange colours of Carnelian relate well to strengthening and blending the first, second and
third Chakras, promoting self-security and self-love.  The pinker shades of Carnelian relate to enhancing love between child and
parent through self-acceptance. 
Carnelian can also be used for dermatological ailments such as acne by holding the stone over the skin and moving it in circles for
several minutes, several times a day.
Clear Quartz
Clear Quartz is known as the "Healing Crystal" and the energy is ach Quartz crystal is unique and, when a child makes contact with
the right one, the natural energy of Quartz can be just enough to transform a disharmonious thought pattern, burn off some negative
emotional state, or even place the spiritual seeds of one's future into consciousness.  Quartz crystal clusters are also helpful to
organize scattered thoughts and to deflect negative energies.
Green Calcite
Green Calcite is excellent for self-expression helps children to hold their own in debates.
Prehnite

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Serene Prehnite is a stone of unconditional love.  This crystal seals the auric field in a protective shield of divine energy.
It is a good stone for children who are overly possessive,  Psychologically, Prehnite alleviates nightmares, phobias and deep fears,
uncovering and healing the dis-ease that creates them.  It is beneficial for hyperactive children and the karmic causes that underline
the condition.
Rose Quartz
The "Love Stone", Rose Quartz is another terrific healing crystal for children, especially those who have a lot of hurt feelings or
aggressive tendencies.  Rose Quartz can sooth a broken heart shattered by seeing raw reality - the way things are, rather than the
way one wants them to be.  For hyperactive children, Rose Quartz soothes erratic emotional states, anxiety, fear, compulsions, and
many other mental disorders. 
For young hearts, Rose Quartz helps to keep Heart chakra open, vital and protected.  It filters in good energies and keeps out the
bad ones.
You can hold Rose Quartz over the child's heart, wear as a pendant, or put a piece in a pouch to wear around their neck.
Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is a wonderful stabilizer for children who show psychic gifts early in life.  The deep blue colour stimulates expansion
of consciousness in a very supportive way, promoting purification and clarify of spiritual insight.
Lapis Lazuli instills self-acceptance of one's given gifts and encourages openness of one's spiritual awareness.
This stone is highly prized for its protective powers and stimulation of all psychic senses.
Jade

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Jade is a soother of emotions.  Emotionally sensitive children often need a supportive system to ensure that their feelings do not
overwhelm them.  Jade enhances confidence, self-assurance and self-reliance.  Jade is also very inspirational in helping children
achieve their desires in life.
Tiger's Eye
A grounding stone, Tiger's Eye is excellent for grounding psychic energy and providing security for opening up the psychic
centers.  Sometimes children get carried away and get lost in their dream world.  Tiger's Eye helps to pull them back.
This stone is also very useful to help put thoughts into action.  Tiger's Eye is about being practical. 
Pyrite
Pyrite is an extremely protective stone.  Children are attracted to its shiny surface.  Pyrite is like a small mirror, reflecting negative
energy away, thereby reducing any fears of being unprotected.  Pyrite also instills a feeling of physical empowerment and
knowledge that life in the physical form is perfect, and love is abundant.
Moldavite
Moldavite is a useful stone for sensitive children who find it difficult being in incarnation on the earth and who cannot adjust to
suffering and deep emotions.  Many such children are "star children" who have come to aid the earth in its time of transition to a
new vibration.  They are not used to the heavy energies of earth and find it difficult to integrate their spiritual bodies into the
physical, and need to ground.  Moldavite, used in conjunction with grounding stones such as Hematite and Smokey Quartz, aids
this process.  Placed on the heart, Moldavite eases "homesickness" for those whose origin is not earth.
Moldavite supports qualities such as empathy and compassion.
Kunzite
Kunzite, along with Sugilite, is a "New Age" stone that is especially helpful to the new generations of children who will grow up in
this new world, adapt to it, and transform it in ways which reflect their own awareness and their own way of living and loving.
Tranquil Kunzite is an extremely spiritual stone with a high vibration.  It awakens the heart center and unconditional love,
producing loving thoughts and communciation.  It radiates peace and connects one to universal love.  Kunzite is a protective
crystal, working on the child and the environment.  It has the power to dispel negativity and shields the aura from unwanted
energies.  Kunzite encourages creativity and self-expression.  Promoting tolerance for oneself and others, Kunzite is helpful in
reducing stress-related anxiety.
For children who seem to be having difficulty adjusting to the demands of life, coping with life, or functioning without fear, Pink
Kunzite is one of the best stones to give them. For children who are naturally loving and giving, it is a fine stone to help them keep
their kindness and compassion in spite of the kicks and bruises a hard world will give them.
For teens who seek love but know little of what Love really is, Pink Kunzite can help them see the Light. For teens who fear
rejection or ridicule for showing they care for someone, Pink Kunzite helps give them the inner strength to love without fear and
become invulnerable to the un-loving attitudes of others. 
Some stones discovered in the twentieth century were not known to the ancients or to our ancestors, for they were not needed then.
Their state of consciousness, or the state of the world, was a different one from ours in this nearing New Age. Atomic energy, and
nuclear weapons, were not part of our world until the 1940s. Television was not widely available until the 1950s, and personal
computers were not available until the 1980s. These are modern developments which have transformed our world into a different
world than our forefathers encountered.

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Kids and teens today grow up in the "global village" of television, bombarded by visions of violence and victimization happening
all around the world, not just in their own neighborhood. They grow up with a higher degree of commercialization and advertising
propaganda - which puts pressure on them to look the latest "look", get the latest gadget, follow fashion fads, and fight fantastic
foes in the latest video game.
The world has changed in many ways, both positive and negative. While there may seem to be many more temptations and
pressures and dangers than before, there are also many more opportunities for spiritual growth and healing and peace. Some of the
"New Age" stones have come to our attention in this time period to help us attune ourselves to the energies we need to cope with
this new world and transform it into a better world.
These "New Age" stones (Luvulite which is also known as Kunzite, and Sugilite) are especially helpful to the new generations of
children who will grow up in this new world, adapt to it, and transform it in ways which reflect their own awareness and their own
way of living and loving.
Sugilite
Some stones discovered in the twentieth century were not known to the ancients or to our ancestors, for they were not needed then.
Their state of consciousness, or the state of the world, was a different one from ours in this nearing New Age. Atomic energy, and
nuclear weapons, were not part of our world until the 1940s. Television was not widely available until the 1950s, and personal
computers were not available until the 1980s. These are modern developments which have transformed our world into a different
world than our forefathers encountered.
Kids and teens today grow up in the "global village" of television, bombarded by visions of violence and victimization happening
all around the world, not just in their own neighborhood. They grow up with a higher degree of commercialization and advertising
propaganda - which puts pressure on them to look the latest "look", get the latest gadget, follow fashion fads, and fight fantastic
foes in the latest video game.
The world has changed in many ways, both positive and negative. While there may seem to be many more temptations and
pressures and dangers than before, there are also many more opportunities for spiritual growth and healing and peace. Some of the
"New Age" stones have come to our attention in this time period to help us attune ourselves to the energies we need to cope with
this new world and transform it into a better world.
These "New Age" stones (Luvulite which is also known as Kunzite, and Sugilite) are especially helpful to the new generations of
children who will grow up in this new world, adapt to it, and transform it in ways which reflect their own awareness and their own
way of living and loving.
Sugilite is a wonderful stone to help teach children to keep the innocence and openness of childhood as they grow into adulthood;
or to teach teens and adults to recover the openness and trust they have lost behind the psychological barriers they have erected.
A parent could place a smooth piece of Sugilite under their sleeping child's pillow, or give him a piece to carry with him, or to
wear as a pin or pendant.
Sometimes a very sensitive person who is naturally loving and giving simply cannot understand why the world is so full of
negativity. A sense of hopelessness can lead to depression or even life-threatening illnesses; or in extreme cases a sense of
desperation could lead to suicidal tendencies in one who would rather leave, than live in a world he cannot cope with. Sugilite can
be one of the best stones to help such sensitive people cope with life.
Here are a few other excellent stones for children:

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Charoite - insomnia.
Chrysoprase - nightmares.
Sunstone - possessiveness.
Rhodocrosite – helpful for Asthma
Citrine – self-esteem and self-confidence issues
Moonstone – emotional overwhelm and hyperactivity (rub over forehead and temples)
Rhodonite – patience (child should rub in his or her hand when feeling impatient)
Turquoise – helpful if your child has difficulty asking others for help
Blue Lace Agate – helpful for peaceful communication
Amazonite – promotes the courage to speak the truth

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GROWING IN TO LIGHT PRACTICE 08/05/2019
We let go of anger. We let go of judgment. We let go of competion. We let go of comparing. We let go of regrets. We let go of
worrying. We let go of bame, guilt, and fear.
After we let go to all the above we love our self and trust the univers. We looking down and feel the exzistence of our being, we
laugh and having a joy around us.

To get there we flow this steps.

*IF YOU NOT DO THE FIRST STEPS YOU CANNOT START THE PRACTICE!

1. Write a leter to your mom from the ege of 0-21 the entire bad think she did and all the good think.
Write a leter to your father from the ege of 0-21 the entire bad thinks he did to you and all the good thinks he geve you.

2. Read the leter with your guide, process them with your guide and then send them to your pernets. (In case off daing perns you
need to have ritul with you guide.

3.
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We are an alliance of people deeply committed to the re-emergence of shamanic practices that promote healthy individuals and
viable communities.
VISION STATEMENT

To keep up with the changing times, the Society of Shamanic Practitioners:

Creates an alliance of diverse shamanic practitioners, which functions as a circle of peers
Gathers and disseminates knowledge about shamanic practice
Promotes the importance of personal responsibility in doing the inner work necessary to live and practice with integrity
Focuses resources and shamanic energies to bring healing and unity to the world
Provides a forum for sharing ideas about integrating shamanic practice into contemporary society, clinical practice, institutions,
and efforts to heal the earth
Encourages a dynamic exchange around how people use spiritual practice in their personal daily lives and how we bring
shamanic practices into our professions
Creates grass roots communities that support each other
Supports education through conferences, regional gatherings and small focused retreats
Maintains a repository of stories and clinical case studies of successful shamanic interventions
Facilitates research evaluating the outcomes of shamanic healing

PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRITY

To help individual practitioners be effective in service and healing in the world, and to help shift global consciousness, the
Society of Shamanic Practitioners believes the following pledges represent the core principles of integrity in this pursuit:
I pledge to work in sacred alliance with Spirit, and to be informed and guided by that Source, and not my own ego, in offering
service to others.
I pledge to recognize the wholeness inherent in every person or group or circumstance that comes for healing and to honor
whatever form in which its pain is presented to me.
I pledge to be mindful of speech, thought, and action and their impact on building relationships both in the present and through
time into future and past.
I pledge to be respectful of others, even in their differences.
I pledge to work with compassion and non-judgment.
I pledge to do no harm and to avoid any sexual misconduct in my work with clients. 
I pledge to maintain clients’ privacy.
I pledge to be honest with clients and other practitioners, and to be truthful in the manner in which I present myself in public
relations and advertising.
I pledge to offer fair and appropriate fees.
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 In service to others, I pledge to keep my own life and personhood in balance to the best of my ability.

Brazil’s spiritual and mystical heart – for the purpose of working with the Shamanic healing and teaching powers of this
sacred medicine. The focus of these sacred journeys is on personal healing, inner exploration, self-discovery and spiritual growth.
Growing into light practice: We will guide you on a sacred journey to discover your true self. Everyone involved in the
retreats; shaman, therapists and facilitators, are dedicated to providing an ideal environment for healing and self-exploration to
take place Full Moon Retreats include: - Detoxifying diet - Body Therapy (massage, Crystal healing, holistic herb /weeds, Kabala
and Madison, bees: the seven elements off the bees, unconditional dance practice, herbal bath etc) - Daily Yoga, Meditation
sessions - Sacred waterfalls – 2 Ayahuasca Ceremonies - Shamanic Healing.

We are genuine seekers of Truth and are devoted to the collective healing of the planet and
her children.   Through our retreats we aim to help raise awareness in the preservation of shamanic traditions, local cultures and the minas
Rainforest.

We are dedicated here at the center in helping those individuals seeking life transformative change and growth.
We work with Madre Ayahuasca in ceremonies led by a local Shaman.
These practice and the ceremonies allow the participants to break through their personal boundaries and limitations set within
their normal daily life.  (The Ayahuasca ceremonies are profoundly successful and self-empowering.)  They cleanse and detoxify the
physical body, release emotional blockages, and let the individual achieve deep realizations and higher states of illuminated
consciousness.
We provide a safe and comfortable space for those seeking a responsible way to open their spirituality to the higher realms and
dimensions of healing and exploration.   The illuminated experiences will unfold into a stronger, lifelong connection with the Divine.
Discussion forums and continual personal support will be provided to ensure successful personal transformation. 
  It is our commitment to help facilitate healing on an individual and global basis.  We deeply honor our connection to the Mother
Earth and are excited to witness the mass awakening happening on our planet at this time.  (The plant spirit medicine Ayahuasca is playing
a pivotal role in this transition and we are very thankful to have Her as one of our greatest healers and teachers. ) 

Mission Statement

   Our vision and mission here at the Soberbo Healing Center is providing a peaceful eco-friendly environment where people may
participate in a variety of healing modalities.  We offer ayahuasca ceremonies in a traditional jungle setting, along with other native plant
medicines and herbal remedies for physical and spiritual awakening and healing. 

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 We use Nature's teachings to strengthen our Divine connection with the Creator, developing our consciousness into deeper states
of awareness.  We believe that Earth Madison is not only a magnificent healer but shows us how to awaken to our true selves.
Through the medicine we are able to re-remember our Divine nature, our Oneness with All, and are able to take this wisdom back with us
to aid in manifesting a beautiful and harmonious existence with all things.

     Here at Soberbo we embrace all walks of life, beliefs and spiritual traditions.  We provide a place of welcoming to both
foreigners and Peruvians equally. Our divine connection with Mother Earth has been lost over time and so it is our goal here to help teach
individuals how to reconnect to their true selves and with nature.  Within our surrounding environment are vast amounts of plants that are
believed to be conscious beings and healers who are here to teach sacred wisdom and knowledge to humanity.
At this time of history, plant spirit medicines are playing a pivotal role in our evolving consciousness.
We are dedicated to providing these sacred experiences to those who are seeking to heal themselves and the Earth.
May all beings reach a place of balance, harmony and liberation.

{{{{The health and well being of an individual is shaped through out their lives.  Many factors can influence the   development
of our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies.   Within our environments we are constantly bombarded with toxins from the air,
water and food we intake.  We are also exposed to “negative” energies from our surroundings that affect us in ways we don’t always
realize.  It is important for people to be self-educated in various healing modalities so they are able to maintain a healthy life style.
Our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies are all interrelated and when we are healthy and balanced in these areas we can
maintain a higher vibration.  This higher vibration is a manifestation of happiness that we seek in life.
Ayahuasca is a phenomenal medicine that is able to heal much in a person in a very short amount of time.
Yet we still must actively seek out positive change, growth and healing within our daily lives in order to maintain these higher vibrations.
We hope that the information in the sections below will allow you to discover new ideas, possibilities, and ways of healing
yourself and others}}}}}}}

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