SERVICING THE SPINE: SLEEPAs mentioned earlier, sleep is very important for muscles as it is in a deep and comfortable sleep that the muscles and ligaments get an opportunity to rest and replenish the lost energy. In wakefulness or disturbed sleep, the muscles are in a tonic state (tensed) while in deep sleep they are completely relaxed. The spine can comfortably take a few hours (four to six) of supporting itself in a vertical position at a time. The neck muscles in the waking state continuously support the heavy head throughout the day. A short nap or siesta after lunch is highly recommended to give the neck a rest.One should avoid eating late in the evening as the process of digestion (movement of the intestines, release of gas, heavy food) can disturb sleep. Disturbing films or newscasts that focus on violence on television often cause excitement in the mind and affect the quality of sleep. One should read something pleasant or listen to soothing music before going to bed. Sleep is also disturbed by dehydration at night. It is best to drink some water before going to sleep and use the toilet to empty the bladder, as rising to do so is another disturbing factor at night.Sarangi, an ancient Indian musical instrument, produces in my opinion the right vibrational sound to soothe the mind. It makes a sound that is almost identical to a soothing human voice. In India a ‘Lori’ or bedtime lullaby has a most powerful hypnotic effect on a child before it is put to sleep. It resonates in the mind and relaxes the muscles to a state where sleep is imminent.Ustad Sultan Khan, one of the greatest exponents of the Sarangi and a phenomenal singer of devotional songs (Sufi songs dedicated to the Almighty), has created a few Loris or lullaby songs which he has sung, as well as played on his instrument, for my therapeutic use. I recommend this music be played at bedtime as it produces the vibrations in the mind that induce sleep. This soothing music relaxes muscles, slows down the heart rate and prepares the body for sleep. It breaks the barrier of language as it consists of human voice and sounds of nature, which are universal.It is no wonder that Lord Yehudi Menuhin, having heard this music, said ‘Sarangi is the music of the soul’. People have been known to become emotional and often weep with joy during live performances with this instrument.Finally, always remember, a healthy spine supports a healthy mind.*122\330\8*
ISD AND RELATIONSHIPS: TYPES OF DILEMMAS FOR DUAL-CAREER COUPLES – SOCIAL LIFE DILEMMAS AND INEQUITY
no commentsISD AND RELATIONSHIPS: TYPES OF DILEMMAS FOR DUAL-CAREER COUPLES – SOCIAL LIFE DILEMMAS AND INEQUITYSocial life dilemmas involve sacrificing personal friendships and “economizing” by restricting your social circle to mutual friends who are often part of your work world as well. This reduces potential emotional support from people other than your partner. As a result, your partner is sometimes responsible for meeting all your needs. Limiting outside relationships makes it more difficult to separate your work and private worlds. In addition, some friends and family members may become angry because you’re always “too busy” to see them.Inequity is what Andrea experienced several years ago when she was being considered for a prestigious position with a New York-based public relations firm. “I didn’t go looking for it,” she explained. “They found me and asked me to interview. I was really flattered. But the first thing Paul said when I told him was ‘You aren’t going to take it, are you? We can’t move to New York when I may soon be offered a partnership in the law firm.’ Then I knew for sure that no matter how equal Paul said things were, they really weren’t.” This sort of inequity in a dual-career marriage often creates conflict and causes the”less equal” partner to harbor resentments that can get acted out in the bedroom.*128\261\8*
BACH FLOWER REMEDIES: DR. BACH’S PHILOSOPHY – SOME ADVANTAGES IN THE BACH FLOWER REMEDIES SYSTEM
no commentsBACH FLOWER REMEDIES: DR. BACH’S PHILOSOPHY – SOME ADVANTAGES IN THE BACH FLOWER REMEDIES SYSTEMSome advantages in the Bach Flower Remedies system are enumerated below:-(1) Selection of medicine is easy as there only 38 medicines to choose from and there are no potencies to complicate the matters.(2) It is the best system for self-treatment without the aid of the doctor.(3) More than one remedies can be taken individually or in combination at the same time.(4) There are no side effects or adverse effects of these remedies.(5) These remedies can be taken with medicines from other systems without interfering in their action.(6) For proper Homoeopathic Treatment of a chronic disease one has to prepare an elaborate case history of the patient from his heredity till the day of taking the case history, his previous diseases and their treatment, his present mental & physical symptoms with their modalities, his mentals and generalities etc. In Bach Flower Remedies, no questions are asked, no case history is called for, the Remedy is selected there and then, when the patient is describing his trouble. When we describe the advantages of prescribing on Bach Flower Remedies System, we do not condemn the Homoeopathic System as inferior. Homoeopathy is a complete science which has been developed in the last over 200 years by the most efficient and dedicated doctors of the world, and is based on scientific basis.*26\308\8*