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Healing Alternatives for Meniere’s Disease
Feng Shui and Holistic Home Décor
Embracing the Crone - A Loving Path to Aged Wisdom
13 Ways to Know if they the One for You
3 Most Asked Questions about the Afterlife
Love in THE ROARING ‘20S
Feng Shui and its influence in Surgeries
The Transpersonal Benefits of Yoga for Children
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Recent data from the Coalition for Safe Community Needle Disposal (Coalition) indicates that 13.5 million people in the United States are discarding 7.8 billion used needles outside the traditional healthcare setting. The majority of these patients are managing their own healthcare (e.g. diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, HIV, Hepatitis C, osteoporosis, infertility) by self-injecting medication at home. The number of needles generated by illegal drug users increased 500,000 – from 1 million to 1.5 million in the past 10 years. Based on this 10-year increase, the number of used needles generated in the United States has increased from 3 or 4 billion to 7.8 billion. This number excludes veterinary care in the U.S., which is reported to be significant for large animal and livestock healthcare.
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Alternatives For Healing Meniere’s Disease (aka Vertigo * Tinnitus * Fullness in the Ear * Hearing Loss) By Andrew Pacholyk
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M
eniere's disease is a
Usually, only one ear is affected, with
disorder characterized by
the feeling of fullness or pressure
recurrent vertigo, dizziness,
in that ear. The hearing may also
loss or diminished acuity
deteriorate progressively in the
of normal sounds, tinnitus, and often,
affected ear over time.
a feeling of fullness in the ear. Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in one or both ears)
The Western medical treatment of
may be either intermittent or constant
Meniere's illness is based on verifiable
and maybe worse before, during, or
observation or experience rather than
after an attack of dizziness. The term
theory. The Symptomatic relief of
endolymphatic hydrops is often used
dizziness and vertigo may be helped
synonymously with Meniere’s disease.
with anticholinergic drugs, such as
From a Western etiology, Meniere’s
scopolamine and atropine in over the
disease is unknown or idiopathic by
counter preparations. Antihistamines
definition. Whereas Meniere’s syndrome
and barbiturates are also prescribed,
can occur secondary to various processes
providing general sedation.
interfering with normal production or resorption of endolymph. The known
We suggest Ten effective alternative
triggers of Meniere’s disease can be set
treatments are helpful to many
off by certain stresses, emotional upset,
sufferers of this condition.
overworking, salt consumption, and 1. Using Acupuncture: The Ancient
fatigue.
Art of Acupuncture is the art of the Vertigo can come on suddenly or occur
needling of specific points along
when we change levels from standing
“meridians”; they are canals that run
or sitting to moving quickly or lying
throughout our body.
down. The symptoms are sometimes accompanied by nausea, dizziness,
The practice of Acupuncture can be
and vomiting. These bouts might last
traced back as far as the Stone Age
anywhere from a few minutes up to 24
in China. Below are the most studied
hours.
points used for this disease. Based on their location, massage can also be
Typically, paroxysmal attacks can occur
applied to these points to increase
suddenly and decrease slowly. OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020
3 Most Asked Questions about the Afterlife By John Holland
I
’d like to devote this article to answer some of your questions about my work and the OtherSide. I hope these answers will
offer you some comfort and clarity.
1. Is my loved one on the Other-Side always connected to me? OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020
Your family and friends in this world
there and need time to grow and
aren’t around you 24-7. But when
progress. That’s why those who have
there’s an emergency, they’re there
recently passed often need time
when you need them. It’s the same
before they’re ready to connect with
way with your loved ones on the
you.
Other-Side. They know what’s going on in your life and try to let you know they are there for you, whether it’s for love,
2. What do our loved ones do on the Other-Side?
guidance, hope, or inspiration. From the thousands of messages, It takes a lot of energy for those who
I’ve delivered throughout my career,
have passed to lower their vibration
some loved ones don’t really say
and make a connection to you. So, it’s
what they’re doing, while others
not something they’re going to be
have no problem telling me exactly
doing all the time. Your loved ones
what’s going on with them on the
have their own learning to do over
other side and how they spend their
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Embracing the Crone A Loving Path to Aged Wisdom by Jennifer Ott OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020
F
or many aging women, when
of the time dealt in the wisdom of
we see a beautiful, youthful
nature – the plants, the land, the sky,
woman turning heads, it can
and mostly the Otherworld of Gods
be a cringe-worthy experience
and the Ancestors. The wisdom of
as we battle the aging process. Our
these shamans was sought after
modern society makes aging a hard
those in need of physical, emotional
process. All we can do is wonder where
and spiritual healing.
did the time go? We don’t know much of Ancient During the study of the Ancient Celts,
Celtic history because being a
I learned of the Triple Goddess – the
pastoral community, they left
Maiden, the Mother and the Crone,
no written record, mythology
which is the last facet. This is more than
passed down from generation to
a depiction of womanhood but portrays
generation. The history of the Celts
the cycles of nature – birth, growth.”
was provided by the Romans and
and decay. We can see this in everyday
the Saxons who conquered and
aspects from the change seasons to
settled once Celtic lands.
a creative project and to even a love The main growing bias was the
relationship.
Roman Catholic Church, which In the Celtic tradition, the elder woman
governed during the Middle Ages
is honored and shares the same status
with extreme patriarchy and
as the revered medicine man in many
women considered second class
native cultures, so why do we today
citizens – vehicles for procreation
have this perception of the Crone being
and recreation. In Medieval times,
an evil, horrid witch - warts, pointed
the older woman would have had
fingers and no teeth - the one found in
no use, and absolutely no power,
folklore which eats ill-behaved children?
so of course, they would alter the Crone’s status as a goddess to that of
One only has to look at history. The
a witch. Their view of this aged wise
Ancient Celts were society, men, and
woman would have considered her
women labored together, and they
something of a threat, something
battled alongside one another. Both
to scare young children and in this
male and female healers and shamans
portrayal, the Crone became known
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The Transpersonal Benefits of Yoga for Children
Y
oga can be a Valuable
will see the fruits, or maybe not. But
Resource to assist your
this seed will somehow germinate
child in becoming a citizen
somewhere, at some point in its
of the world
journey.
To work with children is like sowing
Our world is getting faster and
seeds in." ground. Maybe one day we
faster, and children are living with
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the pressure of excessive activities
to cope with stress, with conflicting
and overload of information, which
situations, and lack of concentration,
generates anxiety and stress. Our
problems so evident in various levels
Schools are dared to do more with
of in today's society. Yoga will help
less and to be creative in how they
your children on their long journey to
reach even the most isolated child.
balance and control of the physical
Yoga is a useful and low-cost tool that
and psychic domain.
can have a positive impact on the development of healthy children. With
Paramahansa Yogananda, one of the
the systematic practice of yoga, they
modern Master of Yoga, said: "Set
can eliminate or decrease both stress
an example, in your own life, of the
and anxiety.
qualities you want to see highlighted
As they learn specific techniques for
in others.�
this purpose, they feel more filled with love, peace, joy, and lightness.
In this context, we should teach the child that yoga work goes beyond the
We can name some of the many challenges the new generation of children is facing: 1. Constant Agitation.
practice of postures, relaxation, and breathing techniques.
Yoga for Children for an integrated and healthy development
2. Nervousness. 3. Lack of concentration.
The goal is to help them discover new
4. Lack of desire to study.
ways to live better with themselves
5. Excessive anxiety.
and others.
6. Learning difficulties. 7. Relationship problems with teachers and colleagues.
As a result, they are encouraged to practice concentration, patience, and tolerance - qualities so important to
Yoga is a positive habit that helps in
the art of living. And with that, they
the growth of all children. Through
will improve their behavior at home
yoga, children will exercise their
and at school and on their future
breathing, learn to relax, learn how
relationship with others.
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Feng Shui and Holistic Home DĂŠcor By OMTimes
T
he holistic decoration is an
a house should be thoughtful and
all-inclusive approach to
be arranged as best as possible. Be
decoration! Your home (or
conscious of the energies you wish to
office) should be a place that
anchor inside your house and know
helps you with your inner and outer
that love and grace must also be
lives.
part of this process. Learning what a holistically positive environment is also
When we take the holistic theme
a necessary step for your success; it is
into consideration, the decoration of
not just about taste.
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If you are about to redecorate your
It doesn't matter what it is; if you want
space or are moving into a new home,
your home to be part of your inner
try to transmute your home into the
world, face your challenges as they are,
best place in the world to be, here are
a mirror of your fears.
some tips. MAKE CHOICES THAT MAKE HOLISTIC APPROACH: YOUR VISION IS ESSENTIAL
YOUR LIFE EASIER If you have young children, a white sofa may not be the best option and
It may seem basic, but you should like
may make you a concerned parent.
it and be happy with your selections.
You may have to wait a few years
Open your mind to new elements and
to make that dream of having an
symbols while complementing what
immaculate house come true. Besides,
you like with expert tips. Despite this,
choose “smart� items, for example,
know that you will never feel really
pillow covers and comforters that can
happy in a home you don't identify with.
be easily removed and washed. Your home should not be a source of stress
PUT YOUR SOUL IN THE PROJECT Your home (or any other space of yours)
but of comfort and warmth; so, be smart.
needs your soul, it needs dedication and love. Make sure your home is the
THE IMPORTANCE OF A HOLISTIC
best version of yourself that reflects your
DECORATION
personality and also your vision and
A well thought holistic decoration
dreams. Additionally, you should not
has a positive effect on your physical,
want it to look like a magazine cover or
mental, spiritual, and emotional life.
an untouchable place. It's where you
The harmony brought by this approach
live, so it must be warm, welcoming,
exists to support your goals and desires.
personal, functional and alive. THE CHOICE OF COLORS OVERCOME YOUR CHALLENGES
The colors that surround us, those
What are your challenges, do you
with which we dress or decorate our
know? Is it to unpack things, your
homes, have a strong influence on our
wardrobe, cleaning, or the fact that you
mood and energy. For example, gray is
are an obsessive-compulsive organizer?
a color that you should avoid the use,
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13 Ways to Know if They’re the One for You By Dr. Carmen Harra
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B
irth and death are mere
1. What does your future look like?
doors we walk through,
Can you imagine building together?
shedding memory of a
Can you envision yourself growing
past life and gaining new
old with this person? If your partner
memories of a life to be. We shed and
possesses serious character flaws—
gain memories quite automatically
like addiction, abusive tendencies,
while alive in this world now. This
or pathological lying—you may
moment and death are much alike
not really see a future by his side.
in this respect, only the degree of
Visualize your relationship in five,
which shows a notable difference.
10, even 20 years down the road.
In understanding this, there is little
How do you expect it to change?
reason for fearing death.
Even more importantly, how do you expect it to evolve?
Few things are as exciting as the prospect of new love; you light up at
2. How does he regard family?
the idea of having found a person who
Does he have close ties with
cares, who can give you the love you
his family members? Is family a
deserve, who’s just right for you. Yet
priority? Even if your partner has
at the same time, you hesitate: But is
experienced familial rifts, has he
he the right person? You wonder one
cared enough to try to work things
thing: Is he the one for me?
out? How a person tends to his family speaks volumes about the
To answer that question, you must
way he will treat you when you
first understand why you met this
become a part of his household.
person: some people come into your life for a season and others to
3. Can you both compromise?
teach you a lesson, but everyone
If ever there was a secret to a lasting
comes for a reason. Through careful
relationship, it is compromised.
introspection and honest answers to
Do you and your partner believe in
a few questions, you can recognize
compromise over separation? Is he
your partner's predestined role in
willing to give and take with you on
your life. Reflect on these questions to
essential matters? A relationship
determine the compatibility, quality,
without compromise is a road with
and durability of your love:
a guaranteed dead end.
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Love in the Roaring ‘20s: The Future of Intimate Relationships by Dr. Kelly Neff OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020
A
s we enter this new
community and support that we would
decade, we are witnessing
otherwise be without. Would the voices
and participating in
of the #Metoo movement have come
multiple paradigmatic
together in such a thunderous roar if it
shifts that have altered the course of
wasn’t for our ability to share together
human life, love, and perhaps even
on social media?
our evolution. From our enhanced understandings about the changes
When it comes to love and sex, will this
in our environments to the types of
be the roaring ‘20s, the whoring ‘20s,
foods we consume to our spiritual
or just the boring ‘20s? Well, maybe it’s
relationships with the divine, we
all of the above! One thing is for sure,
are entering this new decade in a
which is the desire to more deeply
very different place from how we
cultivate our humanity contrasted
entered the past one, and our lives
with the allure of the technonsexual
and relationships may be nearly
revolution is guaranteed to create
unrecognizable by the end of it!
multiple avenues for experimentation, growth, joy, and even pain. So, what
Nowhere is this potential
can we expect from the future of sex
transformation more apparent than
and relationships in the next decade?
when we consider how human love, intimacy, and connection have been
1) Sex with Robots
reformulated and reimagined to
The implications of robot sex have
integrate our advances in technology,
already received quite a lot of
which is evolving alongside our ever-
attention in popular culture (thanks to
fluctuating desires and appetites. Just
programming like Westworld, and so
look at our ability to communicate
on), which means it is something we
instantly with millions of strangers
may have already started visualizing
all over the world. One the one
and contemplating. Fully AI sex robots
hand, social media can feel toxic,
are not that far off, with AI heads
opening the door to feedback loops
already being manufactured that can
that emphasize cognitive bias, and
be attached to exiting sex dolls to give
leaving us vulnerable to trolling and
them customizable personalities and
bullying. Yet, it also has the power to
“life-like” qualities. While the price
connect us, often delivering a sense of
is high, as with all technology, it is
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Past Life Memories or Déjà Vu? By Humanity Healing OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020
Everyone carries a piece of the
they can influence and a vast array of
puzzle. Nobody comes into your
decisions we make in our everyday
life by mere coincidence. Trust your
lives. All these memories and
instincts. Do the unexpected. Find
recollections once "awaken" can help
the others. Timothy Leary
our spiritual growth in this lifetime.
A
mong all the infinite
In broad terms, reincarnation is
mysteries of the Universe
equally treated by philosophers and
that we only try to
religious individuals as a situation
understand, reincarnation
in which a portion of the being can
and déjà vu are two themes as
survive the death of the body. This
mysterious as their own origins.
means that this portion, termed as consciousness, soul, or spirit, could
It is known that both words have
be able to inhabit several bodies
different meanings. Past lives and
successively to achieve a specific
feelings of having been through
purpose, such as Self-Realization,
one are the mild definitions of those
enlightenment, or even payment of
words, but some people have argued
Karmic debt.
that déjà vu is directly related to the process of reincarnation.
Reincarnation Modus Operandi
Is it possible to have memories of past lives and be attracted to loved ones
There are disagreements about how
from the past? Are the familiar ties
the process of Reincarnation occurs,
karmic meetings, or just imagination?
depending on who has studied
These are just some of the
the topic and formulated theories
questions that arise when people
that define it. Philosophers, such as
start experiencing these exquisite
psychiatrist Ian Stevenson, from the
situations.
University of Virginia, United States, carried out studies on the subject. The
Past Lives Memories
doctor collected data from more than 3000 cases worldwide that would
The Memories of past incarnations are
provide evidence of the reincarnation
stored in our unconscious mind, and
phenomenon.
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When Souls Face Tough Choices: LIVING INTUITIVELY OM TIMES | May B Edition 2020
When we or our families, human or animal, face tough circumstances, how does that affect our souls? Here we look at physical and emotional impairment and opt-out
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points and how a soul could view them as challenges or opportunities on its eternal journey to grow in love. Robyn M Fritz MA MBA CHt
ere’s the good news: our
suck. Relying on feel good catchalls
souls are eternal and
like “It’s what’s meant to be” is
always on a journey to
disempowering. It also keeps us from
grow in love. The bad news
understanding what our soul may be
is our bodies are not eternal and can
up to at any given time and, perhaps,
frequently “malfunction,” so to speak,
from making the best of life, with all its
becoming so damaged or chronically
ups and downs. The “ups” are easy, but
impaired that the soul must choose
what happens when things go wrong?
how to stay on course to deepen love. Here’s how that can play out.
When Body, Mind, and Spirit Are Challenged
How Comas and Mental and Physical Impairment Can Affect the Soul Life can be very hard. Suffering, pain,
Despite all the metaphysical
and disability can happen. However,
flapdoodle out there, this is how life
we can choose how to respond, from
really goes: we’re born, crap happens,
making the best of a tough situation to
fun happens, we die. In short, life can
letting it destroy us.
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