Hi Everyone,
We are just starting to build these Health pages. Main content should be completed by the end of 2007.
For now we would like to make a few points about human health that we think are important.
It is well known that our senses are deceptive, that when we see things as being separate and discrete bodies this is an illusion. In reality matter is a structure of the universe and is subtly interconnected to all other matter in the universe (the wave structure of matter in space explains how this occurs). So 'Holistic Medicine' is not some fanciful 'new age / spiritual' nonsense - it is founded on scientific facts.
Using science terminology (which i realise many people do not like) then all we are really talking about is evolution and ecology. That all things in the universe (including life on earth) are interconnected and changing (the dynamic unity of reality).
So if you want to improve your health, then please realise that mind, matter (body) and space (universe) are one interconnected thing. Thus to improve your health you must consider these things together!
For the past 20 years in Australia there has been a national campaign
of 'Slip, Slop Slap' (slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat)
as a way of avoiding exposure to sunshine. This occurred because studies
showed a link between cancer and the ultra violet (UV) spectrum of sunlight.
However, while there is a link, it is more to do with getting no sunshine
all week (working / studying inside) then getting badly sunburned on the
weekend. Clearly we have evolved as 'naked apes' and thus have evolved
to be outside and exposed to sunlight on a daily basis. Thus it is natural
that sunshine plays an important part in the function of our bodies.
The results after 20 years of 'slip slop slap'. They now acknowledge that there is an epidemic of vitamin D deficiency (vitamin D is produced by sunshine on the skin) that is causing all sorts of health problems. Further, the toxic chemicals in sunscreen are now found in most Australians (including mother's breast milk) with unknown consequences for our future health.
The solution is moderation. Daily exposure to sun is necessary for good health. This is just one of many examples of how we can be sensibly guided by these principles of evolution and ecology (holistic healing if you prefer).
The current medical system has become dominated by market economic
forces which select for profit rather than what is good for humans. This causes enormous problems for humanity. e.g. Multinational chemical corporations like Monsanto control many of the
chemicals (herbicides, pesticides) that now dominate agricultural food
production. They also patent genetically modified plants and animals that
are resistant to these herbicides to increase food production and profits.
This method of food production is obviously destroying nature and harming
humans.
The bizarre irony of this! They then also make massive profits by selling chemical drugs to treat the diseases caused by the chemicals they sell for food production. So they make profits while making us sick, then make further profits in treating the symptoms of these ailments.
The solution. Abide by the rules of Nature (evolution and ecology). Try to live in a non polluted environment (clean air and water, organic food). And abide by the evolutionary fact that we evolved to exercise every day outside in the sunshine (collecting / hunting food)! We live in a beautiful world - we just forget this when living in cities. And these cities are now full of tens of thousands of chemicals that are poising humanity (including unseen electromagnetic pollution with unknown effects).
We will be adding more to this over the next few months. Our message is simple though - trust in Nature, be aware of your connection to the world around you, as a foundation for thinking and acting wisely!
Cosmic cheers,
Geoff and Karene
Summary: Though it may sound radical, it is actually very obvious that good health requires good knowledge of what we really are as 'humans' existing in the universe and thus how we have evolved to live. It is now clear to me that all matter (including humans) exists as very complexly evolved universal structures of spherically vibrating space (not discrete and separate particles). I know that this will seem strange to most people at first simply because it is new to you. But this is what it means to be 'Human' and explains how we exist as matter in Space, how we are interconnected not only to the ecology of Nature on Earth but to all matter in the observable Universe (as the true foundation for ecology of life on Earth). This knowledge helps us to correctly understand how we have evolved to live with (and consume) other life on Earth. This understanding of our interconnection with the universe is necessary for our continuing health and survival.
Health: Alternative Medicine Healing - Evolution and Healing. Understanding our Evolution and Connection to Nature (from which we evolved) for better Human Health. Mental Health (Meditation, Yoga) - Men's / Women's Health - Pranic Healing, etc.
Health: Drugs, Drug Abuse and Addiction - Philosophy of Drugs - Experimentation, Enlightenment (Truth, Reality) Treatment of Drug Addiction. An essay by Timothy Leary. Information on Amphetamines, Speed, Cannabis, Marijuana, Cocaine, Ecstasy, MDMA, Heroin, LSD, Mescaline, Magic Mushrooms, Psilocybin.
Health: Holistic Medicine Healing - Know Thyself - Heal Thyself. On Humans as Wave Structures of our Finite Spherical Observable Universe within One Infinite Space as the Metaphysical Foundation of Holism and Holistic Healing.
Homeopathy
/ Homeopathic Remedies - Homeopathy from the Greek words homoios (similar)
and pathos (suffering) aims
to treat "like with like." The term "homeopathy" was
coined by the German physician Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843).
Homeopathic treatment involves giving a patient with symptoms of illness
extremely small doses of substances that produce the same symptoms in healthy
people when given in larger doses. A homeopathic remedy is prepared by
diluting the substance in a series of steps. Many homeopathic remedies
are so highly diluted that no molecules of the original substance are likely
to remain. Homeopathy asserts that the remedy will retain a memory of the
diluted substance and the therapeutic potency of a remedy can be increased
by serial dilution combined with succussion, or vigorous shaking.
We do not know if Homeopathy works or not - we think clinical trials are
the best method of determining efficacy of this treatment. The point we wish
to make is that matter resonates with other matter causing subtle changes
in wave patterns. Thus it is quite reasonable that water can retain memory
of molecules within the water, even after those molecules are removed. The
reference to the 'spiritual / mystical' aspects of homeopathy is probably
more to do with lack of knowledge of the wave structure of matter, thus they
give these names to things that they do not understand (based upon current
discrete 'particle' conceptions of matter).
Health: Nutrition Information - We evolved to consume Plants and Animals from Nature - Organic Biodiversity not Monoculture / Agriculture / Genetically Modified Food.
Health: Organic Gardening & Farming Vs. Agriculture & Genetically Modified Food (GMO) - Humans evolved to consume Plants and Animals from Nature i.e. Biodiversity & Organic Gardening, Not Monoculture / Agriculture. Philosophy teaches us the importance of the Middle Way, of moderation and harmony. Thus the current over consumption of the western world in the food we eat and the nature we use to produce this food is ultimately damaging our health and the health of the planet upon which we depend. Philosophy also teaches us that to be wise we must know the truth and this truth comes from understanding reality (what we are and how we evolved to exist). This understanding of the reality of how matter exists and its interconnection has become profoundly important with the genetic modification of food. For the first time in the evolution of life on earth conscious forces are directing the genetic evolution of life (G.M.) rather than the natural forces of Darwinian Evolution. Due to the complexity and interconnection of matter in the universe and life on earth, this artificial manipulation of genetic structure poses great risk to nature and the future survival of humanity.
Health: Positive Parenting - On Evolution and Raising Children - Philosophy of Parenting - Tips and Issues for Single Parents and Families.
Vibrational
Medicine and Healing - A very good interview of Dr Richard Gerber on Vibrational Medicine and Alternative
Healing / Health.
"Richard Gerber, MD,
is the author of the 1988 book, Vibrational Medicine: New Choices for Healing
Ourselves, a publication that has been reviewed as 'landmark' and 'encyclopedic',
and
in many ways bridges the gap between science and esoteric healing. Vibrational
Medicine cites hundreds of scientific studies that support the energy model of
health and healing and presents the theoretical foundation for such therapies
as homeopathy and acupuncture."
Yoga Meditation
New Age Spirituality - Yoga is a broad holistic practice which
is beneficial to both physical and mental health through yoga poses
(asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation (dhyana).
Quotes on Yoga by Patanjali and Iyengar and a list of some of the health
benefits of yoga. On the Wave Structure of Matter in Space (i.e. Akasa
Prana), its relationship to the concept of Yoga (union) and our connection
to the universe.
I (Karene) have been practicing hatha yoga for some years now and I have
just recently discovered Chi Kung (an ancient Chinese martial art). I
feel the benefits of both practices upon my life, body and mind.
Share
the Wealth - A very good website on alternative health - we have been on their mailing
list for over a year now - they have lots of good articles / latest research.
From the site:
An individual who wants to be
self sufficient in all aspects of life and help/educate others become self
sufficient also. I especially like the comment . "That a person is only as valuable as they are of help to others". I really appreciate efforts by all who are able to take themselves away from
commercial only aspects of life. Hence this site in alternative medicine
and energy.
http://www.spaceandmotion.com/health/index.htm
Evolution and Health: Nutrition
Diet Exercise Environment Medicine Drugs Alternative Healing