Everyone is a house with four rooms, a physical, a mental, an emotional and a spiritual. Most of us tend to live in one room most of the time but unless we go into every room every day, even if only to keep it aired, we are not a complete person. ~ Indian Proverb ~
Self healing I have found is not as difficult as it first seems, it is simply a commitment to ourselves to change those things in our lives that don't make us happy. If we are feeling ill or feeling out of emotional control, then it is only ourselves that can change this experience, however for most of us change does not come easy and although we may be miserable, we seem to live in fear of changing that misery.
Change is only hard if you believe it to be so. The spirit delights in change and new experiences, but somewhere on our life's journey, we have forgotten this. Instead, we have become comfortable in being stuck and it seems as though we have decided it is more important to be physical than spiritual.
Each one of us must heal ourselves. We cannot heal others. We can be assisted and guided along the way, but only you can heal you.
In this section I hope to share with you a few different ways that you may find helpful in healing yourself either physically or emotionally. None of the therapies are meant to be a substitute for proper medical diagnosis, treatment or care from your GP. If you have any concerns regarding your health or medical condition please speak with your GP before using any complementary therapy and if you are currently taking any medication prescribed by your GP, do not stop taking it without his/her's advice.
Complementary Therapies
There are many complementary therapies being practiced all over the world today. Complementary therapies are therapies that complement or work along side your usual conventional medicine as prescribed by your medical practitioner. Some complementary therapies may seem quite new, but most are based on traditional medical systems that have been used for centuries.
Before deciding to use a complementary therapy you should consider the following guidelines before commencing any treatment.
Research the therapy that you are interested in fully.
Do not stop taking prescribed medication without first consulting your doctor. If your doctor has prescribed medication for a chronic or long-term illness don't abandon it without seeking his or her advice. Stopping taking certain drugs, especially suddenly, can have serious effects. You should steer clear of any practitioner who encourages you to give up a proven effective medication for one that has not been proved to be effective.
Consult a doctor if you have symptoms that do not have an obvious cause. By consulting your doctor when you first develop new symptoms, you can make sure you get a proper diagnosis and avoid any serious illness being missed.
It's worth letting your doctor know that you are seeing a complementary practitioner and what treatment has been recommended, as some herbs and other treatments may cross-react with conventional drugs.
Tell your complementary therapy practitioner about any medical problems, prescribed medication or other complementary therapies that you are using.
Tell your doctor about any complementary therapies you are following.
Always check with a doctor before embarking on a complementary therapy if you have a serious medical condition.
Tell the complementary therapy practitioner (and always consult your doctor first) if you are pregnant or trying to conceive.
