ALERT: April Issue of Consumer Reports Ridicules Homeopathic Medicine

From: Flower Essence Society
To: Michele Doetsch
Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 5:19 PM
Subject: FES Member alert

Dear Ms. Michelle Lynn Doetsch, NCTMB,

We are writing to alert you to an article published in April Consumer Reports that ridicules homeopathic medicine and, by implication, all vibrational remedies.

The Organic Consumers Association is organizing a letter-writing campaign protesting this article.

We urge you to join in this effort at http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/642/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=24667

You can read the original Consumer Reports article here: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/health/2008/03/homeopathic-rem.html

The article cites for its evidence a long discredited research study, described here: http://www.trusthomeopathy.org/csArticles/articles/000000/000060.htm

The Consumer Reports article is premised on the supposition that without a biochemical mechanism of action, it is impossible for any remedy to be effective. The author of this report looks only for  evidence to support this erroneous supposition, and dismisses important scientific evidence that shows otherwise.  The Consumer Reports article violates the very foundation of scientific research by ignoring the reality of the presenting phenomena; this logic is tantamount to declaring:  “If we don’t believe the sun can shine, then we will ignore any evidence premised upon the reality of the shining sun.”

The Flower Essence Society is strongly committed to scientific study of flower essence therapy, through clinical case research, plant study and well-designed comparative studies.  The same bias that rejects homeopathy also rejects flower essence therapy and it is important that members of the Flower Essence Society voice their concern.

The future of flower essence therapy depends on the vital participation of members like you who are willing to take action.  We thank you for your ongoing support.   

Richard Katz and Patricia Kaminski

Why Pay for Reiki?

Why Pay for Reiki?
L. Sabrina DeVaney

First, let’s define the question: is the real question “Why pay for reiki energy?” Or is it “Why pay for reiki treatment?” Or is it “Why pay for reiki training and attunements?” 

“Why pay for reiki?” is too general a question, so let’s be specific…

 

Why Pay for Reiki Energy?
This question is simple. Never pay for the reiki energy itself. If you aren’t sure if your practitioner or teacher is charging for the energy itself, ask! If the practitioner or teacher is including the energy itself in his or her fee schedule, leave and do not look back. Reiki energy is free. 

A reputable practitioner/teacher will never charge for the energy.

 

Why Pay for Reiki Treatment?
This is an entirely different question. Though a reputable reiki practitioner will never charge for the reiki energy, he or she will likely require an exchange for his or her time, skills, and knowledge, which is perfectly fair and just. Just as one would expect to pay for services such as plumbing work, electrical work, car repair, dentistry, a well-check visit to the doctor, and the like, one should expect to pay for holistic healing services as well. 

My Stroke of Insight - Jill Bolte-Taylor

Brain Researcher Jill Bolte-Taylor shares her right brain-left brain experiences which took place when she was having a stroke and took her through moments of pure euphoria. Once at the website, to run the video My Stroke of Insight, click on the “forward” arrow underneath the frame. Remember to turn on your sound! The message is priceless and mighty powerful.

God bless,
-Sabrina

This wonderful video was forwarded to us by Colleen Deatsman,
my colleague and teacher.

20,000 Reiki Flavors: Part 1 - What Is Reiki?

Over the past decade we have seen enormous growth in the holistic and alternative healthcare fields. In the same time period, one facet of these fields has seen more expansion than any other: energy-based healing modalities, more commonly known by the generic term reiki.

The term reiki (pronounced ray-key*) originates from Japan. It is generally accepted that Rei translates to “universal”, and Ki converts to “life force energy”.‡   These however are very general interpretations because Japanese ideograms (or kanji’s) have many levels of meaning. For example, Rei is “more accurately interpreted to mean higher knowledge or spiritual consciousness”¹ and Ki “means the same as Chi in Chinese, Prana in Sanskrit and Ti or Ki in Hawaiian. It has been given many other names in various cultures.”²

In practice, Reiki (capitalized; or more appropriately Usui System of Natural Healing) is a designed methodical practice of applying reiki, or universal life force energy, for the purpose of stress reduction and relaxation. Reiki was rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 1900’s, and is administered through the “laying on of hands” - a technique which has been practiced for many centuries by persons of every culture and religion.

When administered by adept and qualified practitioners reiki has been shown to be a simple yet powerful adjunct to any healthcare regime. In some cases, persons have reported unbelievable and even miraculous results from reiki treatment.

Oscar the Cat Predicts Patients’ Deaths

You can read this article by Ray Henry on the Sioux City Journal website by clicking here.

Enjoy!

Thank you, P. N., for sending in this story!