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Ancient Healing Techniques That Can Improve Your Modern Life

11/30/2013 10:56am EST | Updated December 6, 2017

Ironically, when it comes to treating the ailments of modern life -- which can be exacerbated by chronic stress and a relentlessly fast-paced life -- thousand-year-old healing methods might be some of the best remedies.

The exploding popularity of meditation and yoga in the West -- the physical and mental health benefits of which are supported by an extensive body of scientific research -- have put ancient healing methods on the map. In addition to the more popular mindfulness practices, there are many more timeworn (but still science-supported) self-healing methods you may not have heard of that can work wonders in boosting your health and well-being.

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As the early Greek physician Hippocrates said, “The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well.” Here are five ancient self-healing techniques that may just be worth trying.

Tai Chi

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Like yoga, this calming, low-impact exercise comes with a host of scientifically backed physical and mental health benefits. Tai Chi was originally developed as a type of Chinese martial art and a moving meditation, with a focus on attention, breath and mindful movement. The practice is thought to unlock the Chinese concept of qi, the energy force that flows through the body, and encourage proper flow.

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Studies have found that when used to supplement traditional treatment, Tai Chi can help improve quality of life for breast cancer patients, maintain bone density, reduce pain for patients with severe osteoarthritis in the knee, promote heart health, reduce hypertension and more.

"A growing body of carefully conducted research is building a compelling case for tai chi as an adjunct to standard medical treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of many conditions commonly associated with age," Peter M. Wayne, Harvard Medical School professor and director of the Tai Chi and Mind-Body Research Program at Harvard, said in a statement.

Acupuncture

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Acupuncture may seem unappealing to some -- it does, after all, involve pricking lots of little needles into your skin -- but research has shown that the ancient Chinese medicinal practice can really work. Like Tai Chi, acupuncture seeks to balance the flow of qi in the body by inserting needles into certain pathways, or meridians, throughout the body. Western practitioners tend to view the practice as a way to increase blood flow by stimulating the nerves, muscles and connective tissue in various parts of the body, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Research has shown that acupuncture may be helpful in the treatment of headaches, hypertension, depression, back pain, nausea, rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions.

"Western doctors are beginning to embrace it, sometimes sending their patients to acupuncturists for specific conditions," The New York Times wrote in 2010.

Reiki

According to practitioners of the ancient Japanese art of Reiki, the power of touch is able to heal a variety of different physical ailments and relieve stress. In a Reiki session, the practitioner places his or her hands over various parts of the patient's body, with the goal of directing and stimulating the flow of "life force energy."

"Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing," according to the International Center For Reiki Healing.

Although research on Reiki's benefits is limited (and conflicting) at this point, some studies have suggested that Reiki may be helpful in reducing anxiety, stress, and pain, improving symptoms of fatigue and depression, and boosting well-being. The technique has started to become more accepted in the West, and is increasingly used as part of an overall emotional care plan in disease treatment in U.S. hospitals, along with more conventional care, as well as holistic healthcare centers.

Ayurveda

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As the popularity of meditation and yoga have risen in the U.S., so has interest in Ayurveda, the 5,000-plus-year-old Indian "science of life" that deals with healing through food, lifestyle and herbal supplements. The theory goes that Ayurveda can help heal imbalances in the body's doshas -- the three basic energy types -- which include pitta (the principle of transformation; the fire element), vata (the energy of motion; the air element), and kapha (the principle of growth; the earth element).

Ayurvedic practitioners believe that each person has some vata, pitta and kapha in them, but that one or two is typically dominant, explains the University of Maryland Medical Center: "Many things can disturb the energy balance, such as stress, an unhealthy diet, the weather, and strained family relationships. The disturbance shows up as disease. Ayurvedic practitioners prescribe treatments to bring the doshas back into balance."

Although Ayurveda is understudied in the West, preliminary research has looked at the effectiveness of Ayurvedic programs in the treatment of depression, anxiety, hypertension, Alzheimer's and other medical conditions. Ayurvedic medicine should be used under the supervision of a trained practitioner -- some may be harmful, particularly if used improperly.

Reflexology

By applying pressure to specific parts of the hands, feet and ears, reflexology is thought to improve health by using "body mapping," a system that links these pressure points with various organs and systems throughout the body.

Some studies have found reflexology may be helpful in reducing pain, anxiety and depression, as well as promoting relaxation and stress relief, the Mayo Clinic reported, but claims that reflexology can treat illness such as asthma and diabetes have not yet been supported.. Online, 6/30/2021

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MAGA-loving 'Church of the AR-15' purchasing massive Tennessee retreat for 'training center': report

Tom Boggioni

October 12, 2021

     

Church officials hold their AR-15-style rifles while people attend a blessing ceremony with their AR-15-style rifles at the Sanctuary Church in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

According to a report from Vice, a pro-Donald Trump religious sect has purchased 130 acres on a mountaintop in Tennessee which they intend to turn into a "training center."

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The Rod of Iron Ministries, which worships with AR-15's, is led by Pastor Hyung Jin "Sean" Moon, the son of the Rev. Sun Myung Moon, a self-proclaimed messiah who passed away in September of 2012.

As Vice reports, the younger Moon is attempting to extend his influence into the "heartland" and the purchase of the property will provide him with a base of operations for his outreach efforts.

The report of the compound purchase follows a similar property purchase made in May in Texas.

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Vice's Tess Owen's reports, "The younger Moon, who also goes by 'The Second King,' split from the main church amid a dramatic falling-out with his mother about who, between the two of them, was the rightful heir to his father's empire," before adding, "In 2017, Moon founded his church in Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, siphoning off hundreds of followers from the main congregation who were willing to make the seemingly radical leap of incorporating high-powered rifles into their spiritual life."

According to the report, the younger Moon described the Tennessee property as a future "spiritual retreat' along the lines of one his father created in Cheongpyeong.

"As soon as I was in the vicinity of this property, I immediately felt Cheongpyeong," he claimed during an interview. "As this spiritual download was happening, and we could feel the presence of Cheongpyeong, we just knew that of all the Tennessee lands that we've seen, this is the one that we must get to reclaim and have as a spiritual retreat."

During a recent sermon, he claimed the retreat would allow followers to shed the "satanic" influence of his mother, with whom he is still feuding, while boasting to his followers, "This is going to be a very, very important mission. Many, many, many busloads of people are going to come to pray there and do ancestor liberation there."

Reporting that the property appears to be a parcel close to Knoxville that recently sold for $460,000 and contains " ...a pond, at least one run-down building with a green roof, and graves of Confederate and Union soldiers," Vice's Owen's noted that Moon is currently taking applications where "members are asked to stipulate how many generations of ancestors they'd like to liberate."

"Under the original church, members were required to pay a specific amount for every generation they hoped to liberate. Moon's form has a donation section where people can choose how much they want to give for ancestor liberation and whether they'd prefer to pay via PayPal, check, wire, or cash," she added.