Spiritual Healing

Update on Haiti Relief Effort - Help for Orphans International

2010-01-28T23:04:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends and New Friends,

This is my personal update that I want to share with you today. If you didn't read my email from 2 days ago it is at the bottom of this one.

Help for Orphans International has a volunteer named Jonathan on the ground in Haiti right now. He is a pilot, personally using his own plane. I hear directly from Jonathan everyday.

He said there is a BIG need for morphine here in the hospitals (or at least oral narcotics). They are doing amputations without it. That might be the single most important item to distribute now. Apparently there are quantities in Port Au Prince but the army has taken over and distribution is very slow. Pass the word.

As I mentioned before, Jonathan has this knowledge because he has the only small aircraft on the ground in Haiti right now, which is shuttling in supplies and help. Due to his tireless efforts he has been able to bring medical personnel, supplies, food, water and medication directly to the people who need it most. It is because of the money we raise that enables him to continue to pay for fuel and supplies.

I want you to think about this for a minute. Can you imagine if your child, your brother, or your grandchild was in severe pain for days on end, with no medical care? Can you imagine your child losing ALL the family they have ever known and left to fend for themselves on the streets, surrounded by decomposing bodies? This is the situation for so many in Haiti.

These children need our help. I realize I may be sounding very dramatic here but this is the honest truth. I need every one of you to understand and pass on how severely help is needed there. Most of us, if not all, take for granted the food and water we have at our disposal. So many lives are being lost in Haiti – today - because they are lacking the simple essentials.

So, please, give whatever you can. A few dollars from everyone reading this will make a huge difference. Give up the Starbucks for just one week.

Text "support orphans" to 20222 to give $5 on your cell bill.

To make a larger contribution go to www.helpfororphans.org and click “Donate now" and most of all PLEASE spread the word to EVERYONE you know!

See our Press release released early this morning: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3505184.htm

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!!

Love,

Josie Dobin

917.704.2131 mobile

Help for Orphans International

YouTube Video

How To Help Haiti

2010-01-25T23:01:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I am urging you to please read this message and respond accordingly and then to please forward this on to all your contacts.

As you may know, I am fortunate to be working for Help for Orphans International, a charity founded by Sarah Ehrlich four years ago. She has done a lot of work helping orphans in Kenya and is now solely focused on helping the orphans affected by the earthquake in Haiti.

I don't like to spread bad news but we have a volunteer from our organization who's been on the ground there since over a week ago. Words cannot describe the devastation that he has described to me. Imagine a little child losing ALL their family, wounded, no place to live and with little food/water. This is TRULY the situation.

Sarah and myself are going to Haiti in the next few days to raise awareness and to strategize HOW we are most effectively going to help. We will also be purchasing food/formula/diapers in the Dominican Republic to bring to the most hard hit areas.

Our volunteer there named Jonathan flew his 4 seater aircraft 2000 miles from Sag Harbor, NY and is shuttling back and forth between neighboring areas bringing supplies and medical personnel to the most desperate areas. Today he texted me that he was enroute to bring saws and morphine to a medical unit there.

The only way we can keep him doing this is to continue to send him funds.

Do NOT think that they have ENOUGH help because they don't. What we are doing IS making a difference! Jonathan says that he has the only small aircraft shuttling that he has seen. Additionally, because his aircraft is so small he has been cleared to land at Port au Prince airport.

We can NOT continue to do what we're doing without more donations! There's just NO way! Sadly, the surrounding areas have taken advantage of this tragedy and the cost of fuel and food etc.. has skyrocketed! All your donations are 100% tax deductible and you can know that we are actually USING your money RIGHT NOW to make a difference! Anything helps!

Here's how to donate:

1. Click this now Help For Orphans, then select "donate now" on the top left navigation.

2. Text 20222 from you cell phone and type "support orphans" and you will be charged $5 on your next cell phone bill.

3. Call me at 917.704.2131.

More about us:

Help For Orphans

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you would like to be kept updated PLEASE email me directly and I will add you to our list!

Love,

Josie Dobin

Tonight: Trade Secrets of a Multi-Million Dollar Guru

2010-01-05T07:04:00.000-08:00

Wow! I just finished reading the power points for Wednesday's webinar with my friend the ex-fund manager.

And, I've got to say, that in all my years in the trading business, this is the most content rich webinar I have ever seen. No hype, only hard core trading truths that not everyone is going to like.

Things like the fact that he and his hedge fund buddies used to hunt stops. Now he's teaching "civilians" how to make money off those hedge hunters.

If you are new to trading, this hour could save you thousands of dollars over the school of hard knocks.

Those who don't get information like this risk having their whole investment account being wiped out, before they've really had a chance to trade.

Don't miss out - Click here to register for this Free ETF and Money Management Seminar.

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We'll cover:

- How to maximize your winners.

- Why most traders have it backwards when it comes to risk.

- How to eliminate 95% of trading stress and emotion.

- Why most traders have it backwards when it comes to winning percentages.

- Even how to become a professional money manager and raise millions, if you so desire.

That last one really surprised me. Because I know that if you really want to make millions in trading the fastest way is to use leverage with other peoples' money, when you are ready.

There are so many reasons to attend this F.R.E.E webinar Wednesday at 9pm EST. I honestly believe you're missing the boat if you don't take advantage of this opportunity. It won't be a waste of your time! I love sharing high quality content with my subscribers and this is going to be one of the best.

Our host has worked trades as large as $50 million during his money management career. He will share a little of his story, but most of the hour will be spent teaching you how to improve your trading.

See you then,

Exchange Traded Funds

Cheers,

Ave Ramel

P.S. That's right, $50 million advice, f.r.e.e, and a chance to win a free 1 year mentorship with a professional trader just by showing up.

*** Pay attention while our guest explains how you can make more profits with less risk trading the markets.

A Scientific Breakthrough

2010-01-01T11:12:00.000-08:00

Hi,

At last, have finished the First VitaPlus Tour that will answer

a lot of your questions about this scientific breakthrough in

Health, Wellness, and Beauty.

You may now proceed to: First VitaPlus

The First VitaPlus Tour answers the ff:

- Five Power Vegetables

- Five Little Things You Should Know About First VitaPlus

- Prevention and Maintenance of Diseases

- Availability and Product Sizes

Cheers,

Ave Ramel

***Trust in the Lord with all your heart***

How The Rich are Debt-Free

2009-11-30T22:01:00.000-08:00

Hi,

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Himalayan Caves May Be Shangri-La

2009-11-19T23:58:00.000-08:00

The remote Mustang caves of Nepal are yielding treasures and artworks that lead explorers to think it may be the legendary Shangri-La.

Expeditions in 2007 and 2008 found 15th-century paintings, religious texts, and skeletons. The expeditions were led by US researcher Broughton Coburn and veteran mountaineer Pete Athans.

The unusual treasures have led Coburn and his team to suggest that the Mustang caves could be linked to "hidden valleys" thought to represent the Buddhist spiritual paradise known as Shambhala.

"Shambhala is also believed by many scholars to have a geographical parallel that may exist in several or many Himalayan valleys," Coburn said.

"These hidden valleys were created at times of strife and when Buddhist practice and principals were threatened," Coburn said. "The valleys contained so-called hidden treasure texts."

Elaine Brook, author of Search for Shambhala, said the hidden valleys of Mustang indeed "have some of the characteristics of the mythical land of Shambhala."

For his 1933 novel, Hilton used the concept of Shambhala as the basis for his "lost" valley of Shangri-La, an isolated mountain community that was a storehouse of cultural wisdom.

Posted by Miss Cellania in Travel & Places

Web frenzy over T-shirt

2009-05-26T08:10:00.003-07:00

Something strange happened this week in Amazon.com's apparel section.

For a day or two, a black T-shirt featuring an image of three wolves baying at a full moon claimed the top slot at the online store's clothing bestseller list,, beating out the usual, unremarkable mix of Levi's 505 regular-fit jeans, Crocs clogs and Adidas running shoes.

Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt, Available in Various Sizes

And really, why wouldn't you buy the shirt, which is priced from $7.65 to $17.93, depending on your size? Just read the long and growing list of customer testimonials promising earth-shattering experiences or psychedelic vision quests upon purchase.

"I bought this shirt and instantly old girlfriends started calling me again," wrote one reviewer."My doctor says the cancer has gone into remission," wrote another. "

Thanks for changing my life!"The shirt's page at Amazon.com had quietly existed for years without much comment, but after a snarky link from CollegeHumor.com, the "Three Wolf Moon" shirt suddenly sprouted hundreds of five-star ratings.

Reviewers have dreamed up epics about its powers, weaving fantasies involving everything from the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland to the pop group Duran Duran.

As the joke caught on and got passed around the Web, Photoshopped spoofs of the shirt started appearing online -- featuring corgi puppies, spiders or haddock instead of the now-famous wolves.

CollegeHumor.com, a comedy site started in 1999 by a couple of high school friends who grew up together in Timonium, Md., also claimed victory this week for rigging an online poll run by the state of Nebraska to select a new license-plate design.

The site urged its readers to vote for what it deemed the most boring design available to Nebraska drivers. That gray-and-white plate won.Officials in Nebraska said they monitored Web traffic to screen out visitors coming directly from the humor site, but CollegeHumor.com was still, credibly, claiming the joke a success this week.

"Together we pranked the entire automobile-owning population of Nebraska," wrote a CollegeHumor.com editor, in a Wednesday posting. "Congratulations."

This type of online rabble-rousing appears to be catching on more than ever over the past year, said Tim Hwang, the organizer of ROFLCon, a convention dedicated to celebrating Internet memes.

After all, another Web-based prank crossed over into the real world just last month when a 21-year-old college student, known by the online moniker "m00t," sailed to the top of Time's "most influential person" list in an online poll, beating out the likes of President Obama and Oprah Winfrey.

Gathering nearly 17 million votes, the world's "most influential" person is the founder of another jokey Web culture site, 4chan.org, whose proprietor is known offline by the name Christopher Poole. If you don't get why the shirt, and its reviews, are so funny, don't worry.

CollegeHumor.com co-founder Josh Abramson said it's a case where the shirt is so uncool that it's cool."A lot of things that become popular on the Web are based around just being ironic and being an inside joke," Abramson said.

"This resonates with a geeky, hip crowd that is very Web-savvy. When something resonates with that circle, crazy things can happen."Abramson said his team had considered licensing the wolf shirt for sale.

CollegeHumor.com, which had 7 million unique Web visitors last month, also has an online store that sells T-shirts with ironic catchphrases and designs, called BustedTees.com. But it appears that the site may have been a bit slow to catch on to its own meme.

"We're kicking ourselves that we didn't," he said.The New Hampshire company that makes the "Three Wolf Moon" shirt said that it doesn't generally mind being the butt of this joke."You have to be able to laugh at yourself," said Michael McGloin, a partner and art director at the Mountain, who added that he finds some of the reviews to be "freaking hilarious."

The company certainly doesn't mind the shirt's recent uptick in sales: "Three Wolf Moon" is sold out, and the Mountain has started printing up a fresh batch.

It seems that the wolf theme was growing in popularity even before the Internet hipsters descended, McGloin said."Wolf shirts are super hot right now," he said. "It's the year of the wolf, I guess."

Click now to Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt, Available in Various Sizes

By Mike Musgrove, Washington Post Staff Writer

FREE "recession-busting" video

2008-12-29T09:26:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Will you act during the economic downturn, or simply REACT?

Don't let fear of the recession guide your goal setting plans for
2009. This is a BIG mistake...!

Fear is an emotional response, only good for short-term survival.

When you're in "fight or flight" mode, you're not thinking clearly
about the path you're running... You're just RUNNING!

So your efforts lack strategy, planning, and insight.

I want you to do more than just survive 2009.

Internet shopping is predicted to hit $145.1 Billion in the coming
year, a significant 14% increase -- despite the recession!

Consumers will be spending more time at home, using their
computers for everything from bargain hunting and product
research to upgrading skills.

Studies show this shift is ALREADY well underway...!

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Wishing you health, wealth, and happiness in 2009!

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P.S. Derek's also going to be hosting a FREE Webinar in the first week of January to help everyone kick-off their New Year's goals with a bang.

You can register for it here:
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***Trust in the Lord with all your heart***

Lot For Sale at P3,000 in Imus, Cavite

2008-10-23T10:15:00.002-07:00

Location: Gardenville Subdivision
Carsadang Bago, Brgy. Pagasa
Imus, Cavite

- Already livable subdivision, with 200 residents
- For as low as P180,000 per 60 sq.m. lot.
- Paved roads, with PLDT, Internet, cable lines
- 30% downpayment, 6 months to pay without interest
- Balance payable in 5 years
- House and lot option

Grand Open House: Saturday, November 8, 2008

Only 50 lots available so contact now:

Group Sales Manager,
Ave Ramel

For Online Reservation:
CLICK HERE www.aredconsult.com/real-estate/gardenville

Generate a projected 30% - 50% return on your investment (ROI)

2008-10-05T19:51:00.000-07:00

Let me tell you about a location frequently preferred by TV
stations to shoot their tele-novelas -

... like the comedy/drama series "My Girl" and the drama
series "Iisa Pa Lamang" (Only One).

It is called The Lancaster Condotel Suites.

It is located in a prime commercial area,
Mandaluyong/Ortigas Central Business District, right at the
heart of Metro Manila.

The Condotel Advantage:

Lancaster unit owners have the option of enrolling their
condominium units in a pool of units to be managed and
operated as hotel rooms.

Your Rental Income:

Enroll your unit in the Condotel Pool - You generate a
projected Php 18,000/month (US$ 300 - 400) on the
smallest studio unit, with option to use.

You also have the option to sell your unit, should you
decide to do so later.

The Professionalized Lancaster "Condotel" concept
ensures fair and equitable distribution of the "Condotel"
income.

The Gross Income of the Unit is computed by getting the
Condotel Gross Room Revenues, Deducting the Total
Cost of Operation, Financial Charges (if any), and Taxes to
get the Net Revenue which is then Divided by the total
square meters of the units in the "Condotel" pool.

Thus, all of the unit owners enrolled in the "Condotel" Pool
will receive the same income per Square Meter, per month
regardless of actual unit usage.

Riding the Tourism Boom:

The Philippines is currently at the onset of one of the
biggest Tourism Booms in Philippine History.

This will create a large demand for Hotel Rooms and
increase the Hotel Room Rates.

This means more income for you.

Freebies and Amenities:

A complete array of Hotel Services are also available for
both hotel guests and residents, such as Housekeeping,
24-Hour Telephone Operator, Laundry, Concierge and
Hotel Car Services.

Lancaster Unit Owners in the "Condotel" pool enjoy totally
Hassle-Free property management.

The Professional Hotel Management Operator will ensure
the complete maintenance and upkeep of the units
enrolled in the "Condotel" Pool.

Proceed now to
http://www.aredconsult.com/real-estate/lancaster/

Or call now Bro. Louie at Cellphone # (63) 909-972-7588

Step-By-Step Internet Marketing Course

2008-09-02T00:54:00.001-07:00

Hi,

I have put together this Internet Business Program that includes MENTORING.

I've decided to create something so that the average person like you, the person that really needs the help, can get access to this program.

Online class starts on September 1, 2008.

Proceed now to Internet Business Program

For Aspiring Entrepreneurs, OFWs, Stay-At-Home, Jobless, New Graduates, and Underemployed -

"I will be your Mentor"

1. If you are a business owner who wants to bring your real-world business to the Net;

2. If you are an independent entrepreneur who wants to work at home and earn income from the Net; and

3. If you are a job-seeker who wants to acquire the skills of ecommerce and internet marketing to get employed abroad.

How is this course unique from other courses:

I will guide you, step-by-step, on a tested and proven strategy that have been continuously refined since 1999 - The Aredconsult Strategy.

The course is designed to generate more than 135,000 visitor-prospects per month from the Internet/Web and in the process, earn from multiple sources of income, including from your own business.

See the topics at
Internet Business Program

After the course, I look forward to a co-venture with you. Let's do business together.

Cheers,

Ave Ramel, Coach

Your Coach is the Strategist, Webmaster, Content Provider, and Net Marketer of Aredconsult Online Learning Network of 9 websites.

He has been studying the Internet since 1995 for his business coursework on Information for Business Decision-Making. He finally took up the challenge in 1999, when internet marketing really took off in the USA that year.

You can say that he's one of the pioneers of internet marketing here in the Philippines.

How to increase your Financial IQ

2008-07-14T11:10:00.001-07:00

If you want to be able to travel, on vacation, entertain friends and make the most of your retirement years, you'd better save something going for you besides social security pension.

I know of professionals and executives who have retired without building up their assets, including life insurance, or achieving any of their life dreams, to their extreme regret.

To the uninitiated, personal finance is simply taking care of your own or someone else's money.

Although, there's truth to that, but the process and the responsibilities are not as simple as what you might think.

Think of this initial Free Finance Course Online module as your first step in your life's financial journey.

Here are the Finance Course Online Articles:

Seven Money-Eaters | The 10-10-80 Plan | Financial Goal-Setting | Insurance Planning | Types of Investments | Investment Guide | Money Management | Stock Investment | Business Risk Management | Credit Card Debt | How To Find A Business | Funny Money | Pay Yourself First | Business Joint Venture | Money Mistakes | Financial Planner | Retire Rich | Invest Online | Wealthy Americans | Foreign Money | Real Estate Investor Blog | Real Estate Investing Guide

Proceed now to Money Management

Before You Charter A Private Jet

2008-06-14T03:05:00.000-07:00

Are you interested in chartering a private jet? When it comes to air travel, many travelers automatically think of commercial airlines, but did you know that you also have another option? That option is private jet charter services.

You may want to seriously give the chartering of a private jet services some thought. After a close examination, you will likely see that there are a number of benefits to doing so, especially for business, honeymoon, and romance.

If you have engaged a private jet charter services before, have you decided which private jet chartering company you would like to do business with?

There are some instances, where it may be more of a hassle than anything else. While there are still a large number of jets to go around, you will want to make sure that you make your reservations early.

That is why you are urged to examine the advantages and disadvantages of choosing your own private jet to charter.

If you have yet to do so, you will want to do so with caution. In today's society, scams are at an all time high.

Click now to all the tips and guide about private jet charter services at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/private-jet-charters/private-jet-chartering-scams-aware.htm

Special Interests and Unique Advices by The Eclectic Advisor

2008-01-21T22:30:00.000-08:00

There are at least 80 blogs added to MySearch.ph that ranges in topics from:

-lifestyle, weddings, investing, travel, business, personal improvement, etc.

The website had just been relaunched to give people unique advices, in each topic, on how to do something better.

For "weddings" theme, we have 3 blogs that deal separately with wedding activities, wedding favors, and wedding dresses.

We have also a good discussion on personal finance, investing basics, and real estate investing.

Scroll the leftside navigation for any topic of interest to you at http://mysearch.ph

A lot of activities are scheduled this year.

We will launch Pinoy Conference on February 7, 2008.

Pinoy Conference aims to unite Filipinos around the world and offer elearning on the following:

1. Social Networking and Web 2.0
2. Real Estate Investing
3. Personal Finance and Investing Modules
4. Work-At-Home Training
5. Build up a Community of Bloggers

We are starting a pre-registration at http://mysearch.ph/pinoy-network

When Traveling To The Philippines

2008-01-13T23:52:00.000-08:00

Here are the problems a foreign tourist usually encounters when traveling to any overseas country:

Nobody meets you at the airport and provides you with the transportation out of that place.

This is just the beginning of your problems until you go back to your own country.

But you're supposed to be on vacation.

When traveling to the Philippines, simply contact your Travel Buddy...

- who can run errands for you and provides you with useful information.

- finds you a place to stay that suits your budget

- accompanies you to your various appointments

- arranges your transportation for you to go around the place

- arranges your travel plans and documents

- guides you around the Philippines

- checks on your safety and security

Contact now Travel Buddy at http://www.philippine-resorts.com/travelbuddy

Network Home Shopping Online For This Holiday

2007-12-21T10:13:00.000-08:00

Home Shopping Online Philippines is an online community of small business owners that includes USA, Canada, Philippines and International products and services.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.

Click now to Home Shopping Online at http://www.aredconsult.com/home-shopping-online

What is Spiritual Healing?

2006-11-18T14:21:00.000-08:00

With the advent of new theories and medical practices, the face of traditional medicine continues to change in today's world. In addition to standard medical practices, many people are discovering that there can be distinct health advantages in spiritual healing practices.

But just what is spiritual healing? And how can it help you to take a most holistic approach to overall health care and well-being?

Spiritual healing is, by definition, the use of non-physical means to treat illness or affliction. Sometimes referred to as "faith healing," spiritual healing is a type of treatment generally considered to be classified as "alternative" or non-traditional.

Yet the roots of spiritual healing go back for centuries, and some form of this treatment have been shown to exist is almost every culture known to history.

At its core, spiritual healing involves channeling a type of energy from one person, the "healer," to another.

Practitioners claim that this energy can help to heal or alleviate physical, mental or spiritual ailments. The healer is generally thought to be a medium for the healing powers that are coming from a higher power, or spirit.

Other forms of spiritual healing include prayer or meditation healing, in which there is not channeler, or healer, but the energy comes directly to the person asking for the healing.

What makes spiritual healing so unique from modern medicine is that spiritual healing addresses not only issues of the body, but of the mind and spirit as well, treating all three of these human phenomena as one cohesive unit.

In fact, spiritual healing is based on the premise that no one can be truly healthy unless their mind, body and psyche are indeed operating in one sympathetic unit. It is not enough to alleviate physical symptoms of illness or injury; to be completely healed one must also address the mental and spiritual symptoms as well.

And, conversely, spiritual healers also believe that many physical problems are actually manifestations of illness or disorders within the mind or the spirit. Curing one without addressing the other will be futile and counter-productive, according to these healers.

Many people claim that spiritual healing is a "New Age" phenomenon, but in reality that is not so. Most organized religions invoke some aspect of spiritual healing, through prayer, meditation or special intentions, and praying for the sick is a widely recognized and respected tradition.

There are myriad methods for carrying out spiritual healing. Some use a laying-on of hands to transfer healing energy; others anoint the sick with special oils; for others, special crystals seem to the be conduit through which healing occurs.

There are as many methods as there are religious and spiritual interpretations, all with the ultimate goal of bringing healing and wellness in mind, spirit and body.

Spiritual healing takes many forms, including a self-healing regime that has been used in many religions for centuries. And it is becoming increasingly popular outside of organized religion, too.

In addition to prayer, many people are turning to meditation, journaling, and other forms of introspection to connect with a higher spiritual power.

This connection, they say, enables them to absorb the healing power, become aware of things they can do to help improve their own condition, and ultimately take charge of their own well-being.

In addition to traditional religious healing, there are several other recognized types of healing including Reiki (a type of massage), craniosacral therapy, healing touch, and a range of other healing programs.

The topic is a popular one for scientific study, and more and more doctors and scientists are beginning to validate that spiritual healing in many of its forms can be an effective tool in creating a healthy and whole human being.

Proceed now to Love and Relationships

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Biblical References for Spiritual Healing

2006-11-11T01:38:00.000-08:00

Many people have the impression that spiritual healing is a "new age" phenomenon, something that is trendy and modern. But they couldn’t be further from the truth.

In fact, spiritual healing is an ancient practice, and was seen in many cultures around the world in some form. From ancient Egypt, Greece, Native America, Asia and South American, methods of spiritual healing have been practices for hundreds and thousands of years.

Religious experts also recognize the importance of spiritual healing to ancient religions, and there are a number of references to spiritual healing in the Bible.

Both the Hebrew Scriptures (also known as the Old Testament) and the New Testament, or Christian scriptures, contain a number of references to both physical and spiritual healing.

While some of these passages are a bit ambiguous as to their specific meaning, it is clear that the writers of these works had a strong belief, and perhaps even direct experience in, some for a healing of a religious or spiritual nature.

In Exodus 15:26 of the King James Version, the Lord promises to the Israelites that if they keep his commandments, and do what is right, he will keep them free from a number of diseases.

Second Kings 20:5 talks of healing of a more personal nature, in which God promises to heal Hezekiah of his affliction after hearing his prayers.

And Psalms 34:17-19 speaks of Lord's ability to heal a variety of afflictions of the righteous. Psalms 103 invokes a blessing from the Lord, and asserts that he can heal illness and forgive iniquities.

More specific references to healing in the Hebrew Scriptures can be found in Isaiah 57:18-21, Jeremiah 30:17, and Hosea 6:1.

The New Testament is likewise filled with references to healing, especially granted to those who pray for help. Matthew 7:7-11 speaks of the promise of asking for help in any way, and the power of God to grant the request.

Also in Matthew (21:22), it is stated that whatever is requested in prayer by a true believer, will be granted.

The gospel of Mark speaks specifically of laying on of hands to heal the sick (16:18), while John (15:7) reiterates that anyone asking of God shall receive what they need.

James 5:14-15 continues the theme of spiritual healing, this time speaking of anointing with sacred oils in combination with prayer to heal those who are ill. In fact, James even appeals to the crowd, encouraging any who are sick to ask the Lord for healing, in much the same way that healing preachers today prompt their congregations to come forward for healing.

The Bible does offer some caveats, however, citing specific incidences during which healing was not successful.

In the story of Lazarus, Jesus was not able to prevent the death of his friend, although he later did raise him from the dead. And in Paul's letters, (1 Corinthian 15:42-53) he writes that the human suffering caused by illness and death is unavoidable, and a part of the human condition.

Paul himself suffered from a flesh wound that remained unhealed, and caused him much discomfort. Paul's attempts at healing others were not entirely successful either, as cited by Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:23 (Timothy himself) and 2 Timothy 4:20 (Miletus).

For a deeper discussion of the presence of spiritual healing in the Bible, there are several books available.

Healing Oils of the Bible, written by David Stewart, Ph.D., cites over one thousand instances in which oils are mentioned in the Bible in relation to healing.

The Heart of Pastoral Counseling by Richard Dayringer is a short book that includes information on the religious aspect of healing from a biblical perspective.

And Life Understood from a Scientific and Religious Point of View cites specific references to spiritual healing in the Old and New Testaments.

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Benefits of Spiritual Healing

2006-11-04T04:32:00.000-08:00

Spiritual healing is, by definition, the use of non-physical means to treat illness or affliction. Sometimes referred to as "faith healing," spiritual healing is a type of treatment generally considered to be classified as "alternative" or non-traditional.

Yet the roots of spiritual healing go back for centuries, and some form of this treatment have been shown to exist is almost every culture known to history.
Edward Bourne, who authored "The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook," lists some of the benefits of spiritual healing as a feeling of security and safety, peace of mind, self-confidence and the capacity to give and receive unconditional love.

Many types of spiritual healing involve energy, both inside and outside of the body. The objective of most methods is to cleanse and clear the body's life force of negative obstructions, so that the mind, body and soul can harmonize. Many spiritual health practitioners see this as the only true path to whole health.

It is commonly believed by spiritual healing enthusiasts that any ailment, be it physical, mental or emotional, begins in the mind, at least in some part. So when mind, body and spirit work together, the ailment can begin to heal.

Many modern healthcare practitioners are beginning to realize the benefits of incorporating a spiritual aspect into a patient’s care, and in fact some HMOs and medical facilities are offering these services.

The medical evidence does suggest that spiritual healing, in complement with traditional medical care, can increase positive outcomes for patients with a range of conditions. Specific studies suggest benefits in cancer patients, new moms, people suffering from depressive disorders, and cardiac patients, among others.

Obviously, "healing" is a general term. So let's look more closely at some of the benefits that have been documented as a result of a few of the different variations of spiritual healing.

Reiki, a well-known and much practiced method developed in the early 20th Century, channels energy through the hands of a practitioner through the body of the patient.

Positive results have been recorded in the form of reduced heart rate and reduced diastolic blood pressure. Relief from depression and anxiety has also been attributed to Reiki therapy.

Polarity Therapy has been around since the mid-20th Century. It offers treatment using the body's energy as well as a combination of diet, exercise, self-awareness and other factors. The body's ailments are diagnosed through verbal means as well as touch.

This therapy is thought to aid stress reduction, relief of migraine headaches, allergies, digestive disorders, PMS symptoms, body pain and fatigue. It has also reportedly helped with pregnancy and post-natal care.

Qi Gong (sometimes spelled Chi Kung), a Chinese method of healing that has been practiced for over 2,000 years, is a combination of exercise and the cultivation of qi (life force) energies. Discipline of the body plays a key role, and there are exercises to help regulate the body (posture), mind (through relaxation) and the breath. There are moving and still variations.

Besides curing illness, its benefits are believed to include a stronger body including the diaphragm and cardiovascular system, a regulated central nervous system and cerebral cortex, greater synchronization of the brain waves, increased lung capacity and a more effective immune system.

And then, there's good old-fashioned prayer. Prayer can be done in a group or by oneself. It can be practiced even when the person being prayed for has no knowledge of such.

Many studies have been done to validate the effectiveness of prayer. It can help with the health and well-being of the person being prayed for - but it also brings a sense of peace to the person doing the praying.

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