The Relaxation Ritual

STEP ONE. Sit or lay in a place where you will not be disturbed for at least five minutes. Remember to unplug the telephone. Get comfortable. If you are sitting, your back should be straight. Whether sitting or lying down, your legs and arms should not be crossed. If sitting, rest your hands, palms down, in your lap. Your eyes should be closed.

STEP TWO. Visualize a golden ball of beautiful, warm light surrounding your feet. If you cannot "see" the ball of light when you visualize it, that is okay. Just know that it is there. Truly kow taht if your powers of visualization were different you would be able to see it. The ball of golden warm light always brings peace and total relaxation. Wherever the ball of light goes, tension departs. Let it go, and as it goes, feel your feet filled with the warm, golden glow of peace and total relaxation.

STEP THREE. Now allow this ball of light to rise up your legs and up your torso. Then allow it to go down your arms to your fingers, and finally up your neck and into your head until you are completely covered with the warm, golden glow of total peace and relaxation, and all tension is gone. If you notice tension anywhere, send the ball of light there and the tension will vanish.

STEP FOUR. Stay in this state of deep relaxation for a few moments. Know that you can return to this state whenever you like simply by doing the relaxation ritual. If you are having trouble sleeping, try this ritual when you lay down at night instead of suffering or taking dangerous pills. Be at one with yourself.

STEP FIVE. When you are ready to come out of this state of deep relaxation, take three deep breaths and feel fresh life and energy coming into your body with each breath. Be sure to record your experience in your ritual diary.

Edgar Cayce & Epilepsy

Be sure that you have read carefully the Cayce philosophy page. One of the most important principles outlined by Cayce and others where people are suffering from any condition is to do everything they can to help others in whatever capacity they can. Cayce frequently mentioned that this would bring faster results. This is a great ingredient in helping all people to transmute their own karma. See other pages on this particularly important treatment.

Conventional treatment

Epilepsy is a disorder, which takes the form of recurring seizures. Seizures can be sudden uncontrolled episodes of electrochemical activity in the brain. Brain cells normally communicate with each other in a coordinated way to control our conscious state and body movements. During a seizure this communication is temporarily disturbed and becomes uncoordinated. Many factors can contribute to the development of epilepsy including brain infections, head injuries, cerebral tumors and strokes. It is also now recognized that some types of epilepsy may be inherited. 60 - 75% of people with epilepsy can have their seizures reduced or completely controlled with medications known as anti-epileptic drugs These do not cure epilepsy but they can usually improve seizure control and thereby enhance the quality of life for the majority of people. They are not without their side effects, some of which can be severe. Some of the known side effects of certain drugs include fatigue, dizziness, irritability, double vision, nausea, rashes, tremors and gum swelling.

First aid for seizures

Firstly, make sure that the person is not near anything that could harm them; hard or sharp objects should be removed or the person should be gently moved away from danger.

You should not attempt to restrain the person or try to stop the jerking.

You should never try to put anything in a person's mouth while they are having a seizure. Although they may bite their tongue, they cannot actually swallow it (an old myth). Attempting to force the mouth open may break their teeth and damage the tissues inside their mouth and throat.

If possible, roll the person onto their side during the seizure and keep the head supported with a small pillow or cushion. This will ensure that the excessive saliva and any vomit or blood, which builds up in the mouth during a seizure, drains out of the mouth. It also helps to make breathing easier.

If you don't have help, keep the person's head supported during the seizure - use a pillow or cushion if available. This is to prevent the person from injuring their head and to help saliva drain out of their mouth.

As soon as the seizure is over, turn them onto one side to enable the contents of the mouth to readily drain out and to help clear the airway to make breathing easier.

Stay with the person until they have fully recovered. They may remain confused or drowsy for some time after the seizure. Try to reassure them, it is not usually necessary to call an ambulance. However, if a seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or one seizure follows another without the person regaining consciousness, call an ambulance immediately.

Remember protect the person from injury, ensure they are breathing, help make breathing easier and stay with the person until the seizure is over.

There are many different types of seizures and may appear as any of the following:

• confusion and disorientation
• unusual, sudden body movements such as stiffening and jerking
• a convulsion with total loss of consciousness
• temporarily altered behavior
• staring and blinking
• a frightened look or lack of response
• a strange feeling or unusual taste
• lip smacking and chewing
• walking around without any purpose
• fiddling with clothes/objects nearby
• speaking in an unintelligible way

Seizures can also be different for each person.

Common seizure triggers include:

• forgetting or failing to take prescribed medication
• illness with a high temperature
• diarrhea and vomiting (which is known to prevent the absorption of any medication)
• fatigue
• over-excitement
• hysteria
• stress
• fear
• Loud noises and bright lights
• General anesthetics can also bring on a seizure for some people

Alternative Treatment

Edgar Cayce gave over 250 readings for epilepsy and associated disorders. In Reba Ann Karp’s book, a study was made of about 84 readings for 37 people with an age range of 20 months to 62 yrs old. There are quite a few files at the A.R.E. which members can research further and anyone contemplating treatment would be well advised to consult with them.

Causes

1. Most frequently mentioned was glandular imbalances, which implied adhesions and lesions in the lacteal area of the intestines.

2. Other glands were mentioned particularly the pineal.

3. In 16 cases spinal sublaxations and lesions were found to be a direct cause with mention of other vertebrae out of alignment in any part of the spine. These misalignments would interfere with the proper supply of nutrients and or nerve impulses which were needed in other parts of the body the lack of which would result in seizures.

4. Injuries which were mentioned in 16 cases whether the injuries were caused at birth or later in life these were again interfering with the proper flow of nutrients and or nerve pathways.

5. Poor eliminations which tended to increase the severity of the disorder in 11 cases. A sluggish excretory system would lead to a build up of toxins which were very injurious to the nerves and glands.

6. Karma, the meeting of selves actions whether done in this life or the past ones.

7. Prenatal factors was also mentioned in 8 cases, a mothers poor diet

Treatment

1. Dietary changes were outlined in 25 cases with the emphasis placed on light alkaline reacting foods, which were high in minerals and would be easily assimilated. (See general health & Cayce philosophy). Fried foods and heavy meats were to be avoided.

2. Spinal manipulation in the form of osteopathic adjustments, frequent areas for consideration was the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd cervical vertebrae which directly control impulses to the brain. Cayce saw that these adjustments would eventually break up the lesions and restore proper alignment; a lengthy series was often prescribed.

3. To help break up the lesions in the lacteal are castor oil packs were generally recommended, which were made up from flannel soaked in warm castor oil which were applied daily over the abdomen for 1 hr and were kept warm with an electric heating pad. Internal doses of olive oil often went with the packs. After the packs had been on for an hour, a rinse with bicarb of soda in water followed.

4. Electrotherapy treatments were suggested in 14 cases; most frequently - the wet cell, the impedance device, occasionally the violet ray and the ultraviolet light. These were to help restore coordination in the nervous system and to improve circulation.

5. Internal doses of a tonic or tea made from the passionflower herb sometimes called maypops or may blossom. This was used to strengthen the nerve, restore nervous coordination and also act as a sedative. The dosage recommended was to be three tablespoons daily taken at meal times.

6. Massages were recommended to 15 people over the spine and other areas to relax the body and help remove the lesions. Peanut oil, olive oil or cocoa butter was to be used with the massage.

7. To cleanse the system and reduce pressures on the spine: enemas and colonics or mild laxatives such as castor and olive oil.

8. Two unusual treatments which were used with considerable success involved salt and ice. The first was to place a pinch of salt on the persons tongue to relax the body and to help prevent the occurrence of seizures .The ice was to applied at the base of the brain to reduce the severity of the seizures. Apply a small piece of ice rubbed along the base of the brain, at the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd cervical, this will cause an IMMEDIATE reaction; which will stop the attacks

9. Of course spiritual healing as ever can be of considerable benefit in all types of maladies. I would encourage everyone to add this to their healing protocol.

Of note abdominal adhesions in most cases of epilepsy are in the lacteal ducts. These are part of the lymphatic system. Their purpose is to absorb nutrients from the small intestine as digested food passes through the intestine. Any obstructions or adhesions in the lacteal ducts can interfere with absorption of nutrients (particularly fats and proteins). Also, adhesions can interfere with the circulation of blood and lymph and cause the nervous system and organs to be thrown out of balance or "coordination". Nervous system coordination was a primary factor cited in the Cayce readings on epilepsy. Treatment is directed at breaking up adhesions in the lacteal duct area, which is located along the right side of the abdomen.

One therapy recommended by Cayce for breaking up these adhesions was castor oil packs. When a piece of flannel cloth is saturated with hot castor oil and placed on the abdomen, the combination of the heat and oil will break up the adhesions associated with epilepsy. The hot castor oil pack is placed over the right side of the abdomen in the area of the lacteal ducts for about an hour. Three sessions per week were typically recommended. Each session followed by an abdominal massage, which assists in breaking up adhesions.

Edgar Cayce found involvement in the lacteals in all the cases except where a brain scar or tumor was the etiological factor. He found lesions in the cervical or neck segments in all these cases, and in the coccyx, adjacent to the chorda-equinus (the great sympathetic nerve plexus at the tip of the tailbone). Then he found lesions in the dorsal (thoracic) segments and lumbars, next in frequency, while involvement of the caecum, pineal glands; ovaries and gall bladder were infrequent.

Specific measures were repeated again and again. Manipulation and mobilization to free up lesions in the cervical and coccygeal areas were given. The use of the infusions of passion flower were given in approximately fifty per cent of the cases, while castor oil packs over the lacteals was almost a hundred per cent routine, while the use of Insulin shock, brain surgery, hysterectomies, the use of bromides and luminal or dilantin were most infrequently indicated.

Feed back from the treatment

Cayce reported success rate was very high. Nearly one half noted was either a complete cure or considerable improvement. The rest did not follow Cayce advice completely or did not even report back.

Two worth mentioning is a man, aged 32, who had epilepsy since 24, was taking Phenobarbital and Dilantin. Seizures were about 1-2 every two months but side effects of these drugs left him feeling quite mentally disabled. He then tried the Cayce treatment and went for approximately 2 yrs with no seizures.

Another was a woman, aged 24, who had been to see many medical doctors who put her on several medications and none seemed to help, at the onset of the treatment she was having seizures at the frequency of 10-12 a day which after taking only some of the Cayce treatment was reduced to 1-2 per week.

Both of these responded well but did not have a complete cure in either case.

The Meridian Research Institute had conducted a preliminary study of epilepsy. Three individuals participated in a 6-day live-in instructional treatment program in March of 1996, in which they were taught the elements of the Edgar Cayce therapies for epilepsy. The Cayce perspective is that most epilepsy is a consequence of problems in the digestive system and enteric nervous system rather than the cranial brain. The therapies included dietary changes, colonic irrigations, castor oil packs, and psycho-spiritual modalities such as prayer, meditation, and purposeful living. The participants then returned home to continue these therapies for 6 months, submitting daily logs of compliance with the protocol. Epilepsy symptoms were evaluated at the beginning of the program and after 6 months. One subject followed the protocol consistently and reported improvement in symptoms. There were no adverse effects of treatment reported by any of the subjects in this project.

Although not specifically recommended by Cayce, spiritual healing has the capacity to be very beneficial in all illnesses- see other pages on this fascinating subject.

Useful address

The Association of Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.)

215 67th Street,

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Phone: 1-800-333-4499

Outside the US: (757) 428-3588

There are various Cayce study groups, and practitioners throughout the states. Details can be found at A.R.E. and thousands of other websites.

Also two must have books on the medical side which give the treatments, the causes and the philosophy of the healing of his work are:

The Encyclopedia of Healing

By Reba Ann Karp

ISBN 0-446-30981-8

This is a condensed version of the readings giving causes and cures and some feed back from people using the treatments – Valuable

The Edgar Cayce Handbook for Health through Drugless Therapy

By Hugh Lynn Cayce, Harold Reilly and Ruth Hagy Brod

ISBN 0-02-601960-4

Harold Reilly’s 43 years of experience of working with the readings, the results he got and the treatments he gave - a very valuable book

FOOTNOTE:

(REF) 8. Two unusual treatments which were used with considerable success involved salt and ice. The first was to place a pinch of salt on the persons tongue to relax the body and to help prevent the occurrence of seizures. The ice was applied at the base of the brain to reduce the severity of the seizures. Apply a small piece of ice rubbed along the base of the brain, at the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd cervical, this will cause an IMMEDIATE reaction; which will stop the attacks.

The salt on the tongue is not as unusual as some may think. One of the things that can trigger an epileptic seizure in some individuals is if electrolytes in the blood become too diluted. If a person drinks a lot of water and doesn't eat anything, this can trigger a seizure. Actually, drinking a lot of water and not eating something can be dangerous for anyone, but especially for someone with epilepsy. A reminder, that some minerals can be lost through sweat. A typical scenario is the person becomes dehydrated because of exercise or heavy work. The person has lost minerals through sweat, and if the person drinks a large amount of water without eating something, what electrolytes that are left become dilute when that water increases blood volume.

TCM formulas for the Kidneys sometimes will include the instruction to take with a pinch of salt. Salt is what is known as a "guide herb". To make things simple, substances other than plants are referred to as "herbs". A guide herb is one that will direct the formula to a specific organ.

Ancient Ayurvedic Cure - Oil Pulling / Swishing

Back Ground:

Download Dr. F. Karsch Article

Dr. F. Karsch, M.D., presented a paper before the All-Ukrainian Association. The meeting was attended by oncologists and bacteriologists belonging to the Academy of Science of the USSR. Dr. Karsch explained an unusual simple healing process using cold-pressed oils. The results of this therapy invoked astonishment and doubt concerning the contents of his report.

However, after further examining the workings of the oil therapy, one has but to then test it on oneself to prove its validity and effectiveness. It is most astonishing that such results can be achieved with this absolutely harmless biological healing method. This simple method makes it possible to effectively treat the most varied diseases, in some cases enabling one to avoid surgical intervention and the taking of medications that can have harmful side effects. The exciting factor of this healing method is its simplicity. It consists of swishing cold-pressed oil in the mouth (Sunflower or Sesame) Please note: you don't need to go for organic oils only; refined sunflower oil bought from any supermarket has proven to be effective in many people. The healing process is accomplished by the human organism on its own. In this way it is possible to heal cells, tissue and all organs simultaneously; the body itself gets rid of toxic waste without disturbing the healthy micro flora. Dr. Karsch says human beings are living only half their life span. They could potentially live healthy to be 140 to 150 years old.

Here's are a few paragraphs from Bharat Savur's article on The Hindu Business Online

..."When Dr Karsch examined the gargled milk-white oil under a microscope with 600 magnification, he saw live organisms swimming in it. It's poisonous, so never swallow it, he warns. These poisons are bacteria-embryos, which, if not eliminated, cause diseases. Apparently, Dr Karsch cured his own chronic blood disease and 15-year-old arthritis.

The first sign of improvement is in the teeth-they become firm and white, he says. Other healing indications: fresh, relaxed feeling on waking up, disappearing dark pouches below the eyes, anew appetite and energy, better memory and deep sleep.

Dr Karsch swears by the mouth oil-wash for anything from organ-disorders, skin-diseases, menstrual problems, paralysis to every ache and it is in the human anatomy. You can gargle even when you have fever, he says, adding, it takes anything from two days to a year to cure a disease. And if these claims sound exaggerated, he told a conference of Ukrainian cancer specialists, try out the process yourself.

Interestingly, Ayurveda advises oil pulling "to purify the taste-buds and the entire system", as explained by Dr Deepak Chopra in Perfect Health. According to this life science, the tongue is mapped by organ-locations — that is, each section of the tongue is connected to the kidneys, lungs, spleen, liver, heart, pancreas, small intestines, stomach, colon, and spine. Thus, an oil-mouth-massage soothes and stimulates the key meridians where taste meets organ. Simultaneously, as in any skin-massage, the inner skin and lining of the mouth, palate and tongue become warm and supple and the lubrication prevents dryness (the vatic effect).

In modern dietetics too, dryness is discussed. For example, lack of Vitamin A (retinal) causes the outer lining of the eyeball to dry and wrinkle, and affects vision. And as any dietician would tell you, all oils contain 960 micrograms of vitamin A per 10 gm (the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A per adult is 600 micrograms). So, it's possible that oil gargling helps in reaching the required retinal to the eyeballs and keeps them elastic and smooth.

Likewise, the Ayurvedic `purification of taste-buds' also has its equivalent in dietetics as `antioxidants'. Oxidation literally means `the putrefaction of body-tissues'.

And oil-soluble vitamins, A, C, D, and E are antioxidants that protect and prevent the decaying process and help maintain the integral functioning of cell membranes. That's why many people are ingesting vitamin E pills to stem `aging' (oxidation). "

Click here to read the rest of this excellent article in its entirety.

Reported Cures with Oil Pulling:

Mouth & Gum Disease; Stiff Joints; Allergies; Asthma; High Blood Sugar; Constipation; Migraines; Bronchitis; Eczema; Heart, Kidney, Lung Diseases; Leukemia; Arthritis; Meningitis; Insomnia; Menopause (hormonal issues); Cancer; AIDS; Chronic Infections; Varicose Veins; High Blood Pressure; Diabetes; Polio; Cracked Heels.

Different diseases cured by Oil Pulling

Results of Oil Pulling:

The result of this healing research has attracted amazement and resulted in further research. This additional research concerning Oil Therapy has now been thoroughly documented, especially with regard to physiological similarities between individuals. It is surprising that through this biological healing method a wide variety of symptoms have unquestionably disappeared without any side-effects. This simple method makes it possible completely heal such a wide variety of diseases which would normally be treated by an operation or by powerful or potent Drugs, usually with significant side-effects.

The simplicity of this healing system in which Oil is swirled backwards and forwards in the mouth, is due to the stimulating effect which it has on the body's eliminatory system. Through this method it is possible to heal individual cells, cell conglomerates such as lymph nodes and more complex tissues such as internal organs simultaneously. This occurs because the beneficial micro floras throughout the body are provided with a healthy continuum. Without this natural bodily intrusive element evinced by the micro flora the usual pattern of human health tends to lean towards illness rather than wellness. Dr. Karsch anticipates that regular application of this treatment by reversing this process so that wellness is the dominant state of the human body is likely to increase the average human lifespan to approximately 150 years, double the present life expectancy.

By means of this treatment {Oil } it is invariably the result that diseases like migraine headaches, bronchitis, diseased teeth, arterio thrombosis, chronic blood disorders such as leukemia, arthritis and related illnesses, neuro physiological paralysis, eczema, gastro enteritis, peritonitis, heart disease, kidney disease, meningitis, and women’s hormonal disorders are completely eliminated from the organism. The benefit of Dr. Karsch's method is that the oil therapy heals the whole body in perpetuity. In terminal diseases such as cancer, Aids and chronic infections this treatment method has been shown to successfully replace all others. Dr. Karsch has successfully healed a chronic leukemia patient with 15 years of harsh treatment methods behind him. Acute arthritis in 1 patient who was totally bedridden was removed from his body in 3 days with no inflammation apparent.

Oil Pulling Instructions:

First thing in the morning, before brushing your teeth, eating or drinking, take 1 TBSP of either sesame or sunflower oil. Put the oil in your mouth, tilt your chin up and slowly swish, suck, chomp and pull through the teeth. Do this for at least 10 minutes. 15 - 20 minutes is better. This process makes oil thoroughly mixed with saliva. Swishing activates the enzymes and the enzymes draw toxins out of the blood. The oil must not be swallowed, for it has become toxic. As the process continues, the oil gets thinner and white. If it's still yellow, you haven't done it long enough.

It is then spit from the mouth into the toilet, the oral cavity and mouth must be thoroughly rinsed out.

You can do this 2 more times during the day if you want to detoxify faster. Make sure you do it on an empty stomach, however.

Follow with 2 - 3 glasses of water.

DO IT SLOWLY.

Note #1:
Keeping the chin tilted up makes sure the oil gets to the back molars.

Note #2:
Only sesame and sunflower oils produce favorable results.

Note #3:
If after meals, wait at least 4 hours before you Oil Pull. After drinking, wait 1 hour.

Note #4:
A worsening of symptoms is an excellent indication that the disease/ailment is being cured.

Note #5:
Do not stop Oil Pulling if you feel aggravated symptoms or heightened side effects. Your body is healing.

It is important to understand that during the oil-pulling/swishing process one's metabolism is intensified. This leads to improved health. One of the most striking results of this process is the fastening of loose teeth, the elimination of bleeding gums and the visible whitening of the teeth.

Precautions:

DO NOT SWALLOW THE OIL.
It now contains parasites and bacteria! The oil should be spat out. But if you inadvertently swallow there is nothing to worry. It will go out through feces. Nothing is to be done.

DO NOT GARGLE IN THE THROAT.
THE OIL IS MEANT TO BE SWISHED IN THE MOUTH ONLY.

If you are allergic to a particular brand of oil, change the brand of oil or oil itself, to different oil.

NOTE: The recommended oils to use are Sunflower Oil, Sesame Oil. Our experience with thousands of people across the globe says USE COLD PRESSED OIL as first choice, if it is not available use REFINED OIL ( which seems to be effective in the process too). We have observed that any oil other than SUNFLOWER or SEASME may not be effective. Do not blame oil pulling by practicing with other oils.

Send your questions and concerns to info@oilpulling.com

Resources:

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What is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being.

Essential oils which are the pure "essence" of a plant have been found to provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly and safely. There are many essential oils. The Essential Oil Profiles area details over 90 essential oils. Absolutes, CO2s and hydrosols are also commonly utilized in aromatherapy. Click on the links to learn more about them. The term "essential oil" is often used as a blanket term to also include CO2s and absolutes.

It is important to note that perfume oils also known as fragrance oils or "fragrances" are not the same as essential oils. Perfume oils and fragrances contain unnatural chemicals and do not provide the therapeutic benefits of essential oils. Unfortunately, many companies improperly use the term aromatherapy on products that contain unnatural and perfume oils, so it's important to look at the ingredient label when seeking true aromatherapy products.

The Benefit of an "Aroma"

Essential oils that are inhaled into the lungs are believed to offer both psychological and physical benefits; not only does the aroma of the natural essential oil stimulate the brain to trigger a reaction, but the natural constituents (naturally occurring chemicals) of the essential oil are drawn into the lungs and can also supply physical benefit. If not done correctly and safely, however, the use of essential oils can also have severe consequences.

The Benefit of Physical Application

Oils that are applied to the skin are believed to be absorbed into the bloodstream. The components of the various oils are believed to aid in a variety of health, beauty and hygiene conditions. Since essential oils are so powerful and concentrated, they should never be applied to the skin in their undiluted form. To apply essential oils to the skin, "carrier oils" which are pure vegetable oils are used to dilute the essential oils and "carry" them to the skin. Common carrier oils include sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil and grape seed oil. A more detailed definition of Carrier Oils is found on the “What are Carrier Oils?” page. A detailed list of carrier oils and their properties can be found on the Carrier Oils Used in Aromatherapy properties page.

Other Benefits

Essential Oils can supply other benefits as well. Some oils, for instance, act as a natural repellent and pesticide. You may recall using "citronella" candles during the summer to keep mosquitoes away. Citronella essential oil is the ingredient in the candles that provides this benefit. Visit the Essential Oil Uses page for more information on the variety of ways that you can use essential oils.

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About Aromatherapy Products

Not all ready-made aromatherapy products labeled with the word "aromatherapy" are pure and natural. Products that contain artificial ingredients do not provide true aromatherapy benefits. At worst, they provide no benefit. At best, they provide only a fraction of the benefit that natural products supply. Buyers seeking true aromatherapy products must look at the ingredients within a product to ensure that the product does not contain fragrance oils or impure (chemical) components.

A general rule-of-thumb is to be wary of products that do not list their ingredients and those that do not boast of having pure essential oils (look for products that contain pure essential oils on their ingredient list and avoid those that have words like fragrance).

A note, however, is that some sellers of good-quality aromatherapy blends do not list their ingredients because they are worried that others may copy their creation. By asking the seller more about the blend, and listening to how they respond, you should have a better idea about the quality of the blend being sold.

Good suppliers really should be happy to tell you the ingredients when asked as some people should avoid particular oils due to health problems.