Modern Health and Spirituality

Alphabiotics also known as ‘Unification process’

The Alphabiotic Alignment process is a hands on process which instantly unifies the brain hemispheres, balances the energies within the nerve system and muscles and releases stress held within the mind/body. In this state of alignment you begin to function better on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels allowing you to be in a position to heal yourself.

Doctors will tell you the Unification Process somehow calms the central nervous system. Bodywork therapists will tell you it somehow re-aligns the spine. Stress researchers say it integrates and balances your brain hemisphere functioning. Personal growth teachers observe how it renews enthusiasm for life and spiritually oriented people will tell you it catalyses a spiritual awakening.

Unification Process triggers a fundamental shift in perception, which results in a release of tension and a positive change. Wherever you feel limited and perhaps struggling, the process targets the root cause; resolving complex issues with stunning simplicity.

I would like to know if anyone has experienced this process? I would like to hear about your experiences. I want to know how you felt? How long did it take for you to feel the effect of the process? How often you have had this therapy? What life experiences has occurred since?

I was introduced to this by a friend, I had noticed a lot of changes in her and her life in general, she had become more positive and very focused in everything she is doing, as I seen the change in her I decided to give it a try.

I have had two sessions, after the first session I went home and suddenly decided to clean the house. After another Unification Process, I got home and decided to throw out junk and clothes I didn’t need.

The principle is that with each Unification Process as their latent potential is activated, the conditions of their life automatically change to reflect that new potential.

Since the two unification sessions I have felt that there is some change and shift in my life, I have begun to  get rid of all clutter in my life, it has helped me at work my workspace has been free of clutter and I approach my work with more clarity.

I would very much like to hear from anyone who would like to share their experiences.

Internet safety, this is a question I often ask, how safe is the Internet? Do we know enough about Internet Safety?

For some strange reason beyond my realms of understanding, my blog was hacked last week. I don’t understand what anyone is trying to achieve by hacking into a blog site.

I don’t think that any of my material is offensive, provocative or contains any political or religious views which would be deemed to be blasphemous. I worked hard to set up this blog, I started from scratch as I do not know enough about the wide world web that is out there, so I had to learn. Maybe I should have taken a course in Internet safety.

I do a lot of shopping on the Internet and honestly have not been too concerned about Internet safety, as all the transaction has been carried out through safe sites which I took on trust. I do feel that Internet safety has got better over time, however, I guess that someone somewhere will find a way to hack into a system and probably just for the sake of it.

My concern is why hack into a blog? What is on a blog that could of use to the hackers? Maybe I am still a little naive about Internet safety and have a lot more to learn. I am grateful that the damage was not too serious and am able to get back out there, thanks to my hosting company.

I shall now be more diligent about Internet safety.

How many times have we heard this phrase? Do we believe it?

Laughter is something everyone has, it is part of universal human vocabulary. There are thousands of languages, hundreds of thousands of dialects, but everyone speaks laughter in pretty much the same way. Everyone can laugh.

There have been many cases which would suggest that laughter is the best medicine. I heard of a story of a man in India, he used to go to a local park every morning and just start laughing, passers by would walk by and stare at this man believing him to be insane. One day a man who passed him everyday was curious enough to ask him why he did what he did. The man simply replied “I start of the day happy and the rest of the day will be happy” and carried on laughing. What the man failed to also say is that laughter  and laughing therapy can keep one in good health.

Before long this laughing man was having thirty people join him in a daily forty five minute laughing session every day. Many of his fellow revellers had different ailments all of which were cured as a result of this laughing therapy.

The Effect of Laughter

Specific medical theories indicate that laughter contributes to improved health, increased life expectancy and overall improved well-being. In a study conducted it has been demonstrated that neuroendocrine and stress related hormones decreased during episodes of laughter giving claim that humour relieves stress. Some therapy movements believe that laughter is a type of “bodily discharge” along with crying, yawning and others, which requires encouragement and support as a means of healing.

Raju Mandhyan states “The physical and psychological benefits of laughter come second only to the physical and psychological benefits of sex.”

I assume many of you people out there has seen the film “Patch Adams” to me that epitomises the benefits of laughter. The film is a fact based story of Hunter “Patch” Adams, the founder of  the Geshundheit Clinic, a clinic which deals with their patients with humour and pathos. 

I personally believe that laughter is the best policy. I like to laugh a lot and have been known to have an infectious laugh, it keeps me happy and looking young. Laughter keeps everyone in a positive mood,

How many of us out there really knows how to look after our own health. We read differing stories and see different images of good health. Do we take notice of these? Do we know what to look for within ourselves relating to good health?

Health Check

How many of us out there have had a full health check? Do we understand what the component of the results we have been given? I read an article the other day about what is good health, it maintained that the main indication of good health was weight and chlorestrol levels. I feel that people are far too concerned about these issues. There are other aspects of their health they need to be concerned about. Looking after their blood, making sure their blood sugar levels are maintained, looking after their colon, these will go a long way to reducing weight and a better health and well being.

Components of The Health Check

I feel that everyone should go and have a full health check after which they can take preventive action. I was fortunate enough to get a full health check when I was on business in India, I not only got a full check but also at 10th of the cost here. The check included everything, Body, Eyes, Teeth, it was a complete head to toe check.

The tests that was carried out were

• Stress Test
• ECG
• Sonography
• Colour Doppler
• Echo Cardiography
• Digital X-Ray
• Digital OPG
• Eye Test
• Dental Check
• Allergy Test
• Dietary Recommendations

When I got the results I must admit did to not understanding some of the components, however, as I was concerned about my health and want to be in the best of health, I researched the terms to understand what the terms mean, what the numbers mean. Armed with this information and knowledge, I now know what I need to do to maintain my health. Our health is our responsibility, we need to understand how our body works, take action where necessary. I believe in preventative medicine, a holistic approach to health and life, I feel that if we need to go to see a doctor then it’s too late.

Our body is one system as everything is linked, I disapprove of the way our GP’s diagnose us, in my opinion they don’t see us as a system, they take individual ailments and try to resolve it on a part by part basis almost like a mechanic, as I said it’s our body parts are all linked, also our health is not just based on our physical being, the GP’s seems to have little time to understand the mental and spiritual side of our lives.

Our health is important, it’s not any one’s responsibility but our own, let’s look after our health, let’s understand our body and remember ” My body is not me but mine” Own your body give it life and good health to live as you want to live.

We are led to believe that we are now in the depths of recession due to a “credit crunch”. What is this “Credit Crunch”? How did it come about?

Credit Crunch

I truly want to know how many people out there are feeling the effect of the so called credit crunch, what percentatge of the population have lost their job? What percentage have had their properties repossesed? what is meant by credit crunch?

I think it was irresponsible of the government or the media to make such a bold statement, it put the thoughts into the minds of the people, so their focus became doom and gloom. I think there should have been more rigorous procedures that should have been followed, it appears to me that these banking institutions have not learned their lesson from a few years back with the Nick Leeson saga, I know it was a different situation but they should have had the insight to predict what could happen and put a mitigation plan in force.

These share dealers needs to be accountable for the decisions they make to feed their greed, egos and short term gain. In this period where people are worried about their jobs and houses, those fat cats who have taken their huge bonuses and left a mess behind should be made to pay back their bonuses. These investment bankers should be made accountable, yes o.k we are always told that share prices can go up or down, but to go as low as they have surely could have been avoided or at least minimised. We are letting these people take huge risks with our money, yes the reward could be great, but as far as I’m aware they will get their bonuses come what may and may not be as big but still substantial compared to the average wage. They need to have stringent procedures to follow. It’s not only effecting individuals, it’s also bringing down governments. 

Who is to blame for the credit crunch?

In my opinion, the masses are to blame, they made the decision not to live within their means. The housing market is a prime example, for example arranging a mortgage, yes they were offered a greater multiplier and a relatively low interest rate. Everyone has the right to own their own property, but if you can’t afford to live because you have stretched yourself whose fault is that. Everyone makes their own choices and therefore have to live with that choice. They know what risk they are taking, they took that risk and it did not work, you have to live with the consequences of your actions. When you find yourself in that precarious situation it is up to you to get yourself out not the government.

On the other hand if the banks have made grave errors of judgement then they are responsible and should be accountable, however, as we have seen and I have mentioned some banks are being bailed out by the government, in effect by the tax payers money and additional loans.

Bailing out the Institutions

I just find it quite amusing that the government are being credited with bailing out the banks, wheras infact we the tax payers are actually bailing out the banks and getting ourselves out of this mess, don’t be fooled to think that our illustrious government have a rescue pacakage, we are funding majority of the capital that is being touted as the rescue package.

Capitalism

In a nutshell, capitalism basically states that the capital should be in the hands of the people, it is, but it seems only in the hands of the minority. We can all make money out there, there is enough to go round for everybody, there is an abundance of wealth out there. We all think that having the money will make us happy, sure it can to a certain extent, it’s what you do with the money, I don’t think it’s important how much money you have, I think it’s more important the character you are, a phrase used by Jim Rohn “If you live well, you’ll earn well” it’s more important how you live your life, yes having the money helps, but it’s more important the person you need to become to get that kind of money.

We all saw the demise of communism, a system which basically states that capital should be in the hands of the almighty government and the people gets what they need for survival, I ask is capitalism any better? It’s the sheer greed of people and their misuse of money that makes me wonder if capitalism is working or not. I think it’s important to have money and feel comfortable about making money, but it’s how we use it and our relationship with money that determines the response to capitalism.

There are so many avenues of communication currently available to us. Telephone (fixed land line and mobile), telegrams, e-mails, conventional letters, chat lines, video calling etc. In having all the access to technology are we losing the art of the human factor when we communicate?

E-Mails, Instant Messaging and Networking

We have come a long way with the invention of e-mails, the electronic/technological revolution has given us access to so much information out there. I am all for technology but feel that the human factor is being lost somewhere along the way.

Keeping in touch with people has become a lot easier and there are no excuses, there are so many avenues. The most common way for keeping in touch seems to be using e-mails, then there is the sending of SMS/Text through the mobile phones and now it seems the most popular way is to be through the social networking programs.

E-mails are a fantastic way of keeping in touch, it does not matter where you are in the world, you can write til your hearts content knowing that the recipient will receive your letter instantly, no more waiting weeks for a letter to come through your letter box. There is instant messaging like MSN and Yahoo messengers. There are facilities to have a video call like Skype, also available with MSN, this is absolutely fantastic when you are away from your loved ones, especially if you have a webcam where you can see and speak with them.

Use of Instant Messaging at the work place

Recently my company has installed a program called communicator, it works on the same principal of the instant messaging programs such as MSN and Yahoo messenger.

I questioned the decision to install the program. Although in principal it is a good decision, I felt this would be open to more abuse. I have already seen how the use of e-mail in majority of cases has been used legitimately and some (the minority) have abused it. I have also seen people hiding behind e-mails, sending e-mails to someone who sits next to them where a simple discussion face to face would have been more beneficial and then followed up by an e-mail.

I feel more time will be wasted in sending instant messages, where it be far easier and more time saving by making a simple phone call. I think that the use of this particular technology is not one I would use in the work place, there are other programs out there which serves the purpose better.

Art of conversation. 

In my experience in talking with various people, especially the younger generation, I feel that we are losing the art of conversation when we are face to face, so many of the people I have spoken with find it easier to communicate and express themselves better by the written word, I get the impression that they feel more comfortable and confident writing to their friends. However, these are my observations and is a huge generalisation to make, I am sure someone out there will have a different experience and opinion.

I read and article a while ago which basically gave the personality traits based on the blood group of the person. The Japanese use blood groups in the same way we use horoscopes and star signs. There are basically 4 basic blood groups, Type A, B, O and AB. So what does your blood type say about you?

Type A

The second most common blood type in the UK - 42 per cent of the country fall into this category.

They are considered to be: Harmonious; Unconfident; Considerate; Sensitive; Calm; Traditional; Reliable and Worrier.

Type B

The second rarest of the blood types - only 9 per cent of the UK fall into this group.

They are considered to be: Easy-going; Passionate; Disorganised; Independent; Lethargic and Untidy.

Type O

The most common group in the UK - 46 per cent. It’s also considered to be the best blood type in Japan.

They are considered to be: Confident; Hyperactive; Hot-blooded and Self-destructive.

Type AB

You’re a rarity - The AB blood type constitutes between 2 and 5 per cent of the UK population.

They are considered to be: Beguiling; Outgoing; Rational; Distant; Enigmatic and Changeable. 

How could the two be linked? 

In the 1930’s a Japanese psychologist Furukawa Takeji suggested that there was a link between personality and blood type.   Takeji looked into the psychological differences between the blood groups. He conducted a survey and deduced from his answers that there are differences between the blood groups.

The theory is that our blood groups show who our ancestors are, and we’ve inherited their behavioural traits.

Although all this evidence appears to be real, I am still not too convinced. I still therefore ask is it possible to determine a persons personality knowing their blood group? Does this mean everyone who is type AB have the same characteristics? Probably not like not all Capricorns or Leos are the same.

How can we create the life we want to live? How much do we trust and believe in our brains and minds?

Seeing is believing

When we look at our hands we know what it can do, we see the hands, we feel them, we see them holding something, we have total trust and faith in what they can do. What about our minds? Do we have absolute confidence, trust and faith? We underestimate the power of our minds/brains, it has the ability to do and create so much in our lives. We know the many functions of our brain, the way it controls our physical body.

I suggest that because we cannot see the brain we don’t understand how much it can create, Have you heard the saying “My body is not me but mine” if so you will know that you can control your body to do whatever you want it to do, by the same token I suggest that you can control your brain. For most people seeing is believing. The most obvious reason that people lack control over the brain is that they simply don’t believe that they have control over it.

Understanding the brain

To create the life we wish to live we need to master our brains, take control of our mind and body. To do this first we have to understand our brains. Essentially our brain is made up of three parts, Cerebral Cortex, Limbic System and Brain Stem.

1. Cerebral Cortex

This is the outermost layer of the brain and is composed of grey matter. It has two hemispheres, both hemispheres are able to analyse sensory data, perform memory functions, learn new information, form thoughts and make decisions. The corpus callosum connects the two hemispheres and allows communication between the right and left hemispheres.

2. Limbic System

The limbic system is associated with the complex aspects of emotional expression. It is involved with asigning emotional value or content to various objects and experiences and with expressing these emotions as external behaviours. Appetite for food and sex, emotions of joy, anger, and grief arise within the limbic syste.

3. Brain Stem

The brain stem is in charge of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for the basic life functions of the body, including digestion, respiration and circulation. It is the least known and yet most important part of our brain. 

Now we understand what the purpose of the various parts of the brain, we must balance our brains, to master it and control it.

How to master the brain?

There are probably many ways to master your brain and control it. I believe that meditation is the most effective way. Meditation has infinite power to change the brain. Research has shown that meditation has a profound effect on the structure and function of the brain. If you use meditation to change your thinking, you will be more equipped to change your environment. To achieve full mastery of your brain you must let your True Self take control. Sometimes called the “soul” this is the perfect devine part of you that understands the oneness of everything and your place in the universe. However, there is the small self, the “ego” the part of you that falsely separates you from the others. The ego is always judging and comparing, it also prevents you from achieving mastery over your brain, it defines and limits you according to a preconceived notion of identity. To an extent limits your success.

Create the life you want

Now that you have mastered your brain and know how to control it, you can create the life of your dreams. For every belief you act on you will get a result. So set your goals, take action and see the results. You are who you want to be.

Brain Declaration

For us to create our life we want, I believe we need to make the following declaration to ourselves:

• I declare that I am the master of brain
• I declare that my brain has infinite possibilities and creative potential
• I declare that my brain has the right to accept or refuse any information and knowledge that is offered
• I declare that my brain loves humanity and the earth
• I declare that my brain desires peace

Let’s change the way we think and change our environment, let’s make for a happier and peaceful world for us now and in the future.

Everybody wants success and to be successful in one way or another. Success means different things to different people. What makes some people successful and others not? I believe that the difference between successful and non successful people is attitude and awareness.

What is success?

Success can be measured in many ways. To most people success is usually about gaining the material things in life, things that money can buy. If someone who has made lots of money is he deemed successful if some areas of his life are neglected. Is his life fulfilled? Is he happy or content?

Success to me is about reaching a happy state in all aspects of your life. Having good health, enough wealth, emotional intelligence, friends, family and time freedom are the some of things I need and strive for to be successful, each category of my life must be fulfilled. You can prioritise but at the end of the day each box has to be checked, you have to feel joy equally in all aspects.

How to be successful?

There numerous books on how to become successful, I think the key to success is self development, a well known businessman / enterpuener Jim Rohn said “Traditional (University) education will get you a good wage but self education will earn you a fortune” he believes that you have to work on yourself to make yourself better. Success is not something to be chased, it is something you attract by being the person you want to be. Success is inside you, therefore it comes to you.

Paul MacKenna, was a successful broadcaster in the U.K, before becoming an author and a hypnotist, he is recognised the world over.

He wrote a book called “change your life in seven days” He describes how you can change your life in seven days through seven chapters. Here is a summary of the philosophy in his book.

Chapter 1 (Day one) - Who Are You, Really?

Discover your true potential and become the person you really want to be.

Chapter 2 (Day two) - A User’s Manual for Your Brain

Master your emotions and release your full potential.

Chapter 3 (Day three) - The Power of a Positive Perspective

The art of reframing

Chapter 4 (Day four) - Dreamsetting

Discover what you truly want and make your dreams come true.

Chapter 5 (Day five) - Healthy Foundations

Creating and maintaining a healthy body, mind and spirit.

Chapter 6 (Day six) - Creating Money

Discovering the secrets of the millionaire’s mind

Chapter 7 (Day seven) - Happily Ever After

Live the secrets of life-long happiness - NOW !

I don’t believe you can change your life in one week, the change that happens is that you are putting the process into motion to achieve the result, I guess you can argue that in itself constitutes a change, depending on the expectation of the result.

You can change your life one week at a time, you need to change the way you think, they way you process the information. Everything we see, read, touch and hear is all information, how we use and process that information determines how successful we will be. It ls all about changing your thought patterns, setting yourself goals, it’s about being the person you need to become to achieve success.

You need to take action. Thoughts become words and words become actions.  Actions become habits and habits become character.  Character becomes destiny.

I like most of the country saw the world cup qualifier against Kazakhstan. We saw Wayne Rooney strike twice as England went through a stiff test before beating Kazakhstan 5-1 in their World Cup qualifier at Wembley on Saturday.  It was not a vintage performance by our boys in white, but we got the win.

A spirited display from the visitors saw England jeered off at half-time before Capello introduced Shaun Wright-Phillips for Barry in a bid to inject some more dynamism. England doubled their advantage as Kuchma headed a Frank Lampard free kick into his own net, then came the talking point from the game, sloppy play from Ashley Cole gifted Zhambyl Kukeyev a reply in the 68th minutes, prompting boos from the stands.

Capello went to Cole’s defense after the match and pleaded with fans to be more patient in future. 

“I didn’t like the booing, especially as it was targeted at one player,” he said. 

“It is always possible to make a mistake and after an error has been made we need to support the player, not the opposite. 

“I ask the crowd, when we have problems you have to help us - booing is no good for anybody.” he said.

I think it’s disgraceful behaviour from that section of the crowd, it simply is unnecessary, everyone out there is giving their best, trying to win something after all is just a game. Yes we pay good money to see a game, it does not give us the right to jeer the players, yes as we pay our money so we should get value for money, in the case of yesterdays game, it was wrong to single out one person for the jeers, everyone is allowed to make mistakes and when one does it should there be encouragement and not condemned.

In contrast, when Chris Iwelumo the Scottish forward missed an open goal when it was easier to score, it was unbelievable, the Scottish crowd did not boo or jeer him, the crowd showed maturity and continued to get behind the team, must admit, I have never seen the Scottish fans ever boo or jeer a player, may have jeered the team or a manager for not performing but never singled out a single player.

Needles to say the Wolves striker’s dream debut turned into a nightmare when he missed that glaring sitter in front of goal which would have secured victory in the World Cup qualifier, but ended goalless.

I think the supporters who turned on Ashley Cole should “be ashamed of themselves”.

Everyone is human, and people make mistakes. The players should big enough to hold their hands up when they have made a mistake, but it is not made any easier when you have got your own fans booing you.

I hope people on reflection will make sure they don’t do that again. A lot of the fans did try to clap Ashley, and I think you’ve got to rally round as players and supporters when anyone makes a mistake.

Let’s get behind the team, let’s be the extra player all teams fear when they come to Wembley.