Hypnotherapy

 The mind is like an iceberg – Only a small part of an iceberg is visible above the surface of the water and this can be thought of as similar to the conscious mind; the part of the mind which is responsible for everyday thoughts, analysing information, using logic and making decisions.
Below the surface is the subconscious mind; the much larger part of the mind which is responsible for memories, emotions and the central nervous system. It is this part of the mind that stores all our individual behaviours and responses. During hypnosis, the subconscious mind becomes more alert and receptive to suggestions and hypnotherapy uses this process to suggest new ways of thinking and responding to situations. These new thought processes can then enable new and positive changes to take place.
Be the person you want to be
Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, life doesn’t always run as smoothly as we would like. Different situations and experiences can leave us feeling tense, stressed out, worried or even fearful. Each of us has the inner resources that we need to live our lives in the way that we want. Life is a continuous journey and as we travel, we build upon and strengthen these resources. Hypnotherapy can help you to access your own inner potential and make positive life changes. Perhaps you’d like to feel more confident and relaxed with life? Would you like to lose weight or stop smoking? Or maybe you want to be free from fear and anxiety? Hypnotherapy may be the help that you’ve been seeking.
Effective help for a variety of problems

Most people find hypnosis a very pleasant and calming experience and many of us know someone who has been to see a hypnotherapist, whether for weight loss, stopping smoking, or maybe to overcome a fear or phobia.  Hypnotherapy can be used in a wide variety of situations including the following:

• Boosting confidence
• Dealing with panic attacks
• Beating fears and phobias
• Managing stress
• Reducing stuttering
• Becoming more assertive
• Managing pain
• Beating exam nerves
• Insomnia
• Achieving goals
• Eliminating habits
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Stopping smoking
• Reducing weight
• Depression
• Anxiety
• And many more…

Ethnomedicine

History and Description
Ethnomedicine is a system that applies both art and science to help the human body to restore its health and well-being. It utilises natural remedies to activate the immune system. Herbs are used for cleansing, elimination and detoxification. Some are used to stimulate the body’s self-healing capabilities to counteract physical symptoms, whilst others may be used as a tonic to help the body’s immunity.

The human body easily assimilates nutrients, vitamins, minerals, antibiotics and hormonal substances from plants to obtain both food and medicine. Ethnomedicine is a healing modality for chronic ongoing problems. With the skillful selection of herbs, a profound transformation in health can be effected without the danger of the unpleasant side effects inherent in drug-based medicines. Plants have a direct impact on physiological activity and by knowing what body processes one wants to help or heal; the appropriate herb or plant action can be selected.

The Practical Significance of Ethnomedicine
Ethnomedicine is a specialist area that is not restricted to describing exotic healing practices, but actually offers concrete practical help in everyday clinical medicine. Thus, Ethnomedicine facilitates communication with patients from all walks of life. Moreover, an Ethno Medical practitioner’s observations and analyses within the scope of Ethnomedicine’s understanding of the inherent conceptions held by their patients, with regard to illness and therapy, has heightened the medical and nursing fraternity. Thus, these practitioners are better equipped to pinpoint and respond to their patients needs. This is of importance since if patients lose trust in the exponents of conservative medicine, they often turn to alternative medicine and may fail to receive adequate medical care. Ethnomedicine is considered to be an unbiased science by its proponents.

Consultation
Ethnomedicine practitioners treat the individual holistically and will consult at length with the patient to establish the root cause of their illness. Different herbal medicines are prescribed for each patient’s specific needs. Remedies can be taken in a variety of ways, such as tinctures, capsules or infusions, depending on which herbs are being used and what condition is being treated.

Doctors of Ethnomedicine or Ethnomedicine practitioners are accredited and registered with EPASA (the Ethnomedicine Practitioners Association of South Africa)

EthnoPsychology

What is EthnoPsychology?

Ethnopsychology is the bridge between Western Psychology and the ways of the African People. African people have specific problems that relate to their various belief systems; it is thus almost impossible for a psychologist to understand and treat the person, unless they have training in both fields, with a wider view of different religions and cultures.

The History of EthnoPsychology

The history of African Traditional Medicine goes back as far as the emergence of mankind’s intellect on the African Continent. The science of traditional healing in Africa has been passed on through the generations. This method of healing has always been entrusted to the Sangoma and is regarded as secret “intellectual property.” Elders of this science and art painstakingly teach those members of the community that have a “calling” in the use of the art.

EthnoPsychology Consultation

EthnoPsychology practitioners treat the individual holistically and will attempt address the root cause of their problem. EthnoPsychology is not a replacement for Psychology but addresses cultural beliefs that often effects behaviour in the attempt to assist a person.

Guided Meditation

Guided meditation describes a type of meditation led by a teacher, in person or via audio or video.

When starting out, having an expert lead you through the basic steps of your meditation practice is recommended. Whatever skill we are learning in life, having an experienced teacher we can trust and relate to is important. But when it comes to exploring the intricacies and subtleties of the mind, it is not just important but essential.

It’s always a good idea to first understand what we’re trying to achieve through meditation before we embark on what is a journey of a lifetime. In a traditional meditation, meditation students are first taught how to view the contents of the mind and how best to approach the different exercises, to know how to get the best from their practice. Next, they are taught how to practice meditation, to become more proficient. Then comes the integration — learning how to fold the calm and clarity developed during meditation into everyday life.

In a guided meditation, a narrator or teacher explains the dynamics of the mind and how it’s likely to behave during meditation. (This is the approach.) The teacher may also explain meditation techniques. (This is the practice.) Finally, the teacher may explain how to take these techniques into everyday life. (This is the integration.)

For many people, meditation has become a tool for managing stress. For some, it helps to promote improved health), including a better quality of sleep. For others, it helps them get some ‘headspace’ — that underlying sense of peace, and that feeling of contentment, no matter what they’re dealing with in life. When we’re in a healthier place mentally, then we’re bound to interact with others in a more positive way, meaning meditation can benefit our relationships, too.

Meditation carries with it several inaccurate myths, including the belief that the practice involves “emptying your mind,” or finding an escape from thoughts or problems. The reality is that there is no escape from thinking—that is the mind’s nature. The skill is to step back and see our thoughts more clearly, without getting caught up in all the mental commentary. We may never change our thoughts, but we can change our experience of those thoughts.

When we meditate, we’re cultivating an awareness of the present moment. We’re training the mind to better understand how and why we think and feel the way we do, with the aim of fundamentally transforming our experience, and perspective, of everyday life.

Sclerology

The examination of the sclera or white of the eye and the interpretation of the lines or blood vessels seen there is an ancient art passed on from one healer to the other. Although there has been much inferred about the lack of scientific background of this art, you might talk to your local veterinarian and see if the white of the eye of his patient does not tell him much about the condition present in his mute supplicant. Much also has been said about acupuncture and its lack of science, but the individual who observes major surgery accomplished without the use of anaesthetics often becomes a believer without the benefit of science.

So it is with Sclerology. We have observed individuals proficient in this form of correlation of body malfunction with visible signs in the sclera of the eye enough times to convince ourselves beyond a shadow of doubt that it is valid. But since We like to know the reason why, We have spent some time with our anatomy and physiology books to try and find a correlation between the sclera and the indications of malfunction it presented. We finally found that the tissues of the sclera are continuous with the dura mater of the brain via the fibrous sheath of the optic nerve. This to us was an adequate link to give a physiological and anatomical reason for the relationship.

At this point we wish to emphasize that Sclerology is not an exact science, but it is a quick easy method of determining where a potential problem is within our body. It does not name a disorder–only that a malfunction exists in an area or gland.

Sclerology is comparatively simple and superficial in its application. A doctor can use it as a guide to perform additional detailed examination procedures, eliminating those which do not have to be done.

In examining the sclera of the eyes, remember that the sclera which is on your right is the left sclera of the individual you are examining, and vice versa. The lines in the right sclera are indicative of conditions on the same side of the body, hand, foot and head with the exception of the brain area. There is a crossover of the areas of the head above the supra-orbital ridge, the right eye sclera then shows the left brain problems and the left eye sclera demonstrates right brain problems.

Iridology

Iridology can convince us that we are only as strong as our weakest tissue link. By understanding these inherent and acquired weaknesses, we are then able to properly build upon these tissues.

It is important to understand that Iridologists do not name a disease after one symptom as it takes more than one organ to produce a symptom in an individual. Iridology cannot determine disease names from the iris.

Instead it recognizes:

• Toxins and their location
• Stages of inflammation
• Inherent-Genetic weakness or strength
• Constitution
• General health level
• Biochemical deficiencies

One must be aware that Iridology is not to be used alone. It is intended for additional use in conjunction with other systems of medical sciences and Holistic Arts.

The theory and importance of the healing crisis is shown to be an essential element of Iridology. Approaches and procedures in iris reading and clinical office procedures are important through the many valuable techniques that are best for both the Iridologist and patient. The importance of clearly understanding the science of Iridology is emphasized through cautious words of knowledge in the many phases of self-development. A great deal of practical study is vital to the self-development of Iridology.  The objective is to obtain information, a solid history and a good background from which to work.

It seems now, more than ever, that people do not know where obtain satisfactory answers concerning matters related to their health problems. We firmly believe that Iridology is a science and art that can be utilized in that form of education, by informing that person that there is a lifestyle to help us maintain good health. It is our responsibility as iridologists to educate people so they will seek the better way of life and prevention of disease.

An informed public will make more responsible decisions with respect to health, resulting in an improved quality of life and enabling them to remain as functional and productive members of society.

Live & Dry Blood Analysis

Achieve optimal health by identifying your hidden imbalances.

Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Live  blood  analysis can identify underlying imbalances that contribute to a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, weight problems, digestive problems, sleeplessness, headaches, allergies and many more. This test helps  to  take  the guesswork  out  of  choosing  the  correct natural program and combination of supplements  for  you.  By  analysing  a  single  drop  of  blood, we can  uncover  many  hidden imbalances,  including:

• Digestive problems
• Free radical damage / toxicity
• Vitamin / mineral deficiencies
• Liver stress
• Kidney stress
• Circulation problems
• Cholesterol
• Uric acid
• Immune weakness
• Over-acidity
• Parasites
• Yeast / Candida
• Heavy metal toxicity
• Viral / bacterial activity
• Degenerative patterns
• Inflammation
• Hormonal imbalance
• And Many More……..

The analysis of live, unmodified capillary blood was pioneered by several independent researchers worldwide over the course of many years. Some focused only on the nutritional aspects of blood morphologies, others approached it within a medical frame of reference, whilst others made staggering discoveries that defied (and continue to defy) the accepted paradigms of modern medicine. If you were to look at their findings, you would see that although there are differences in opinion, there is also a central truth that was uncovered and proven by all of the researchers: that the human body (which is a natural system) cannot live with an unnatural diet and lifestyle.

As practitioners of natural medicine this concept naturally resonates with us and is even logical. However, most patients are not convinced of this and hold on to the delusion that you can fool or cheat nature. They believe that you can take a pill to counter and cure almost anything – and continue to eat what you like! Most people will not whole-heartedly follow your advice and need visual proof that their unnatural habits are having a negative impact on their health.

Live blood analysis allows you to do just that. It gives you as a practitioner a glimpse into the internal environment (terrain) of your patient’s body, providing you with valuable information about a great number of imbalances and health concerns. It also shows your patient how their lifestyle has impacted on their health and confirms what you are telling them. You are also able to monitor their progress and show them the effect of treatment – in essence, monitor the effectiveness of any given treatment regimen. Due to its visual impact, patients are motivated to follow the program wholeheartedly so that they can see the improvement in their blood.

The process is fairly simple and not very invasive. A small amount of blood is taken from a patient’s finger and analysed under high magnification using a specialized microscope. Various blood morphologies and abnormalities can be identified, which provide information on underlying imbalances, weaknesses, nutritional deficiencies and the health priorities of the individual being tested. The insights gained from the analysis, correlated with other clinical data, enable the analyst to understand his/her client’s individual state of health on a much deeper level. As a result, an appropriate course of natural treatment and lifestyle/dietary interventions can be formulated and furthermore, the effectiveness of various treatment combinations can be tested and progress can be monitored.

It is important to understand that this technique is not a diagnostic procedure for any specific disease. It is a tool used to demonstrate to people how their dietary and lifestyle habits may be influencing their health and where appropriate adjustments may be necessary within these areas in order to optimize health and prevent the onset of disease. The development of most chronic and degenerative conditions can be prevented with early nutritional intervention and live blood analysis can detect many nutritional imbalances and deficiencies, believed to be major contributing factors in the pathogenesis of these conditions, before conventional blood tests can detect any abnormalities.

Live blood analysis is especially helpful as part of a preventative approach to healthcare. The blood comes into contact with almost every cell in the body. It carries vital nutrients and oxygen to the cells and carries wastes away from the cells. If we understand why the blood is sick we then understand why other cells in the body are sick and if we are able to improve the quality of the blood we will be able to improve the quality of almost every cell in the body.

PSYCH-K

YOUR BELIEFS ESTABLISH THE LIMITS OF WHAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE!

“If you believe you can or if you believe you can’t…you’re right!” Henry Ford

Your life is a reflection of your beliefs. These beliefs – usually subconscious – are the cumulative effect of life-long “programming.” As a result of past negative programming, we sometimes think and behave in self-defeating ways.

PSYCH-K® provides a user-friendly way to rewrite the “software” of your mind by changing beliefs that sabotage you into beliefs that support you…quickly and easily.

When you rewrite the “software” of your mind, you change the “printout” of your life.

Changing subconscious beliefs that may be sabotaging well-intentioned actions is similar to reprogramming a personal computer.

Using PSYCH-K® techniques, a kind of “mental keyboard” to your own brain, you can increase “cross talk” between the two brain hemispheres, thereby achieving a more “whole-brained” state, which is ideal for changing subconscious beliefs. In addition, when right and left hemispheres of the brain are in simultaneous communication, the qualities and characteristics of both hemispheres are available to maximize your full response potential to life’s challenges.

PSYCH-K® helps you communicate directly with both the conscious and the subconscious minds, so you can change old beliefs that sabotage you into new positive ones that support you! This unique process is a blend of various tools for change, some contemporary and some ancient. Like many innovations in the world, PSYCH-K® was the result of a “blinding flash of the obvious” generated by

years of research and thousands of sessions with individuals and groups.

How Did PSYCH-K® Come To Be?

PSYCH-K® was originated in 1988 by Robert M. Williams, M.A. It was a response to the frustration that came with the realization that typical counselling techniques, which rely almost exclusively on “insight” and “motivation,” seldom create real and lasting changes. (Psychological Kinesiology)

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What is Quantum Magnetic Resonance Analyzer?

The Quantum Magnetic Resonance Analyzer replaces the need for ultrasonic, nuclear magnetic resonance or radiography for various health related conditions. Simply by holding sensors in your palm, health data will be collected within minutes from various body systems. The magnetic resonance analyzer offers new advantages in the field of material analysis. It has been shown that the applicability of such an analyzer exceeds the range of tissue analysis and other medical applications. The magnetic resonance analyzer measures the degree and type of response of a matter under test, and by comparison with reference matter it assists in recognizing deviations from the desired response.

Quantum Magnetic Analyzer: Principle of Analysis

The human body is an aggregate of numerous cells, which continuously grow develop, split, regenerate and die. By splitting up, cells renew themselves. For adults, about 25 million cells are splitting up every second and blood cells are constantly renewing at a rate of about 100 million per minute. In the process of cellular split-up and renewal, the charged bodies of nucleus and extra nuclear electrons as the basis unit of a cell are moving and changing ceaselessly at a high speed as well, emitting electromagnetic waves without interruption.

The signals of electromagnetic waves emitted by human bodies represent the specific condition of human body and therefore, different signals of electromagnetic waves will be emitted by the conditions of good health, sub-health, diseases, etc. The conditions of life can be analyzed if such specific electromagnetic wave signals can be analyzed.

The quantum analyzer is a new instrument to analyze such phenomenon. The weak magnetic frequency and energy of the human body are collected by holding the sensor, and after amplification by the instrument and treatment by the built-in micro-processor, the data is compared with the standard quantum resonant spectrum of diseases, nutrition and other indicators incorporated within the instrument to judge whether the sample waveforms are irregular using the Fourier principle approach. Analysis and judgment can thus be made on health condition and main problems of the testee based on the result of waveform analysis, as well as standard protective and curative proposals.

Analysis Items

The method of quantum resonant magnetic analysis is an emerging rapid, accurate and non-invasive spectral testing method and particularly suitable for comparison of curative effects medicine and health products, and check of sub-health conditions. The main analysis items are over 30, including cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions, bone mineral density, trace elements, blood lead, rheumatism, lung and respiratory tract, nephropathy, blood sugar, stomach and intestines, liver and gall, cranial nerves, gynecology, prostate, bone disease, the trace elements of selenium, iron, zinc and calcium, etc.

Functional Characteristics

Prediction without symptoms: With only 10 or so cells of pathological change, the analyzer can capture the pathological changes of cells and predict the precursor of disease. By taking health-care actions at this moment, you will be enabled to effectively prevent the various chronic diseases.

Speed and accuracy: Multiple indicators of your health can be obtained within minutes. This analysis method is designed to save your time, money and energy. The database of the analysis system has been established with scientific methods including Fourier’s principles, strict health statistic treatment and demonstration of a large number of clinical cases, leading to high accuracy.

Non-invasive and painless: The analysis will tell you the condition of your health without ultrasonic, nuclear magnetic resonance, radiography or any invasive testing.

Simple and convenient: It is simple in its operation and in general, people will be able to analyze and interpret the result through short-term training. Health checks can be performed in any place and at any time, saving the time of patients. The cost for analysis is reasonable and affordable and can be accepted by most consumers.

The following will be shown in your report:

1. Basic Physical Quality Analysis
2. Blood Sugar Analysis
3. Bone Disease Analysis
4. Bone Mineral Density Analysis
5. Brain Nerve Analysis
6. Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Analysis
7. Gallbladder Function Analysis
8. Gastrointestinal Function Analysis
9. Gynecology Analysis
10. Human Toxin Analysis
11. Kidney Function Analysis
12. Liver Function Analysis
13. Lung Function Analysis
14. Pancreatic Function Analysis
15. Rheumatoid Bone Disease Analysis
16. Trace Elements Analysis (Ca+, Fe, Se, Pb, Zn, Vitamin, etc.)
17. Male sexual function Analysis
18. Gynecology Analysis
19. Skin Analysis
20. Endocrine System Analysis
21. Immune System Analysis
22. Breast
23. Element of human

Rife Resonator Therapy

 The Rife Resonator is a machine that generates electro-magnetic frequencies, which are relayed through the body via the hands or the feet.

In 1920 the late Dr Royal Raymond Rife designed and built a special light microscope with which he could visualise live viruses. He discovered that each virus, bacterium and parasite was fatally sensitive to a specific wave frequency, which he was able to witness through the lens of his microscope.

This principle is similar to that whereby a glass is shattered by a musical note at just the right pitch. Thus an organism can be selectively destroyed without harming the surrounding tissue. This principle can be applied to the human body with absolute safety and great efficacy.

Although Dr Rife did his research between 1930 and 1971 [when he died], the electro-magnetic frequency generators have only become accessible in recent years due to improved computer technology and the spread of information via the Internet. For many years Dr Rife was hounded and maligned by medical colleagues and big pharmaceutical companies who felt threatened by his revolutionary discoveries. Thanks to the Internet this information can no longer be suppressed.

These RIFE frequencies can be used in the treatment of many conditions, such as: arthritis, influenza, bronchitis, tonsillitis, shingles, candidiasis, fibrositis, chronic fatigue syndrome, glandular fever, cellulitis, sports injuries and many other acute and chronic diseases.

Not only are viruses and other pathogens destroyed, but also damaged tissues are detoxified and regenerated and stress is reduced [reactive treatment]. RIFE therapy can therefore also be used to enhance general health and prevent illness [prophylactic treatment].

WHAT DOES TREATMENT INVOLVE?

The patient sits comfortably with Electrodes on your wrist and foot and a pulse system attached to your finger or earlobe, while a selected series of frequencies courses quietly through the body. Each frequency has its particular target. A treatment may last between 15 and 90 minutes depending on the condition being treated. Sessions are repeated several times a week until clinical improvement occurs, then once a week for a few weeks to ensure continued success. Remote treatments are also available.

Symptoms of detoxification may initially be experienced, which may include headaches, lassitude or body aches, but these are only temporary and are quickly followed by a sense of wellbeing. It is vitally important to ensure adequate intake of pure water [at least 2 litres of filtered or distilled water over 24 hours] after each treatment to flush out dead organisms and metabolic waste by-products.

RIFE treatment can be used to complement other therapies or treatment. It addresses the cause of many diseases rather than just the symptoms, and this drugless approach may well become the therapy of the future.

For close to a century, the use of resonance therapy or Rife Therapy has been applied to help the body overcome disease and injury. This form of therapy may relieve pain, stimulate the immune system and remove parasites and microbes of all kinds. It has even been said to cure cancer.

Obviously, if you are sick, you need to consult a doctor, and should not rely solely on resonance or Rife Therapy.

Rife Therapy addresses the cause of many diseases rather than just the symptoms and it is one of very few therapies known to be free of any side effects. Resonance/Rife Therapy complements other therapies or treatments, and since it is contrast to any synthetic drug, may well become the therapy of the future.

“Dr Royal Rife”s investigated the cause of many diseases including cancer. Dr Rife used the most advanced microscope in the world to identify the existence of a Virus that he believed was the sole contributor to all cancers. This microscope was the most powerful of its time, and was invented and constructed by Dr Rife himself; for the sole purpose of locating the Virus that contributed to Cancer. The birth of the Rife Machine was to be the solution to elimination of this Virus, and Rife performed successful Rife Machine treatments with many patients over the years. This was verified by the U.S.C. Medical School Special Medical Research Committee.” † USC-0292E41-Page1203(b)

WHAT IS BIOPTRON LIGHT THERAPY?

BIOPTRON VIP Light Therapy is a technologically advanced medical light therapy system that has been developed through many years of research at leading medical, scientific, and academic institutions in Europe and throughout the World. A NOBEL PRIZE IN MEDICINE was awarded to the Danish Doctor, Dr Niels R. Finsen for his achievements and Research into the beneficial medical effects of light therapy. BIOPTRON emits VISIBLE INCOHERENT POLARISED

Electromagnetic light energy in the spectrum 480-3400 nanometres. It does not contain any ultraviolet radiation and the Temperature of the emitted beam at a treatment distance of 10cm is only 37°c. (normal body temperature). Completely Safe and simple to use, it is designed for professional clinical use AND for home use. BIOPTRON is used in over 40 countries by thousands of medical doctors, medical specialists, clinics/hospitals, natural/holistic therapists, and beauty professionals as a mono-therapy or as an adjunct to normal treatment protocols. There are no known harmful side effects and no absolute contra-indications. BIOPTRON is safe to use on the eyes provided the eyes remain closed during treatments. The BIOPTRON lamp does not tan or burn the skin and may be used on all skin types without harm.

 CAN BIOPTRON SAFELY BE USED FOR HOME TREATMENTS ?

The non-invasive nature of BIOPTRON VIP therapy and its simple application makes it ideal for HOME USE, particularly for self-treatment of various chronic conditions. Several MILLION home users worldwide are currently experiencing the

benefits of BIOPTRON Light Therapy. Treatment periods are short :- 4 to 10 minutes per session, depending on the indication. For ACUTE cases BIOPTRON may be used twice a day. For CHRONIC cases, treatments may be administered daily or 3-4 times per week. The BIOPTRON may be used every 6-8 hours for SEVERE cases. Using the BIOPTRON for longer than the suggested treatment time is not harmful. BIOPTRON is safe to use even on small babies.

HOW DOES BIOPTRON WORK ?

Health disorders and illnesses are usually reflected on a CELLULAR level. The average adult human has approximately 70 trillion cells. Our overall health is dependent on the efficient and optimum functioning of our cells. Various environmental, pathogenic and lifestyle factors may negatively impact on the efficient performance of our cells. This frequently leads to health disorders within the body.

BIOPTRON VIP light works on a CELLULAR level. Polarised light from the BIOPTRON is focused onto the skin area at a distance of 5-10cm for a period of 4-10 minutes. The human organism transforms this light into electrochemical energy, which activates a chain of biochemical reactions within the cells. Cellular biological processes are modulated, metabolism is stimulated, and the immune response of the entire human body is reinforced. The therapeutic effects of BIOPTRON VIP light are systemic, and are felt throughout the body due to the PHOTOMODULATION of the BLOOD that passes through the treatment area in the skin and underlying tissues. Some important benefits of VIP light therapy are :

• Relief of pain or a decrease in its intensity
• Improved circulation & micro-circulation
• Increased oxygen saturation in haemoglobin
• Improved cell metabolism – harmonizes metabolic processes
• Reinforces the human defence (immune) system
• Stimulates regenerative and healing processes of the entire organism
• Promotes wound healing and tissue repair

BIOPTRON Light is completely safe to use. The wavelength of the emitted light is from 480 – 3400 nm at a temperature of only 37º c. All harmful light rays (including UV) are excluded.

The BIOPTRON Light Spectrum

BIOPTRON works on a CELLULAR level to enhance and modulate many important biological cell processes.

A Human Cell

WHAT CAN BIOPTRON VIP LIGHT THERAPY BE USED FOR ?

Years of experience and research has established beyond doubt the positive clinical effects of BIOPTRON VIP Light Therapy and has led to a wide range of applications in numerous fields of medicine. The therapy has become accepted worldwide as a new form of treatment in prevention, therapy and rehabilitation. BIOPTRON Light Therapy can be used both as a complementary treatment to support conventional medical methods and as a monotherapy for certain indications.

BIOPTRON is certified and approved by the European Union for the following medical indications, and is a standard treatment in many health-care institutions worldwide today for :

• Pain Relief in Rheumatology
• Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthroses
• Pain Relief in Sports Injuries, Physiotherapy
• Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Ligament tears, Muscle tears & Strains, Contusions, Strains and Sprains,
• Abrasions, Inflammations, Lower back pain, Shoulder and Neck pain, Scar tissue.
• Pain Relief – General Pain Relief
• Lower back pain & stiffness, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Bursitis, Repetitive Strain Injury,
• Pain at any part of the body in general.
• Skin Ulcers
• Venous Leg Ulcers, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Bed Sores (Pressure Sores).
• Skin Disorders
• Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, Cold Sores, Shingles, Mouth Ulcers, Gum Disorders.
• Burns
• Superficial Burns and partial thickness second-degree burns, Sunburn.
• Wound Healing in General
• Traumatic Wounds & Injuries, Surgical incisions, Cuts, Bruises & Contusions.
• Simulation of the Immune System
• Activation of cells that target Bacteria, Microbes, Viruses & Tumours
• General Well-Being & Stress Relief
• Improved Circulation in small Blood Vessels
• Improved microcirculation
• A.D.
• Seasonal Affective Disorder, Winter Depression
• Illnesses in Children
• Allergic Eczema, Allergic Asthma, Allergic Asthma, Juvenile Arthritis, Skin Infections, Sinus Infections,
• Tonsillitis, Common Cold, Traumatic Injuries (Bone fractures, soft tissue injury, wounds, etc), Diseases
• of the Nervous System (Polio, nerve damage, etc).
• Illnesses in Newborn Babies
• Bed Sores (Pressure Sores), Nappy Rash, Skin Infections, Inflammation of the Veins, Traumatic
• Injuries such as cuts, abrasions, etc.

BIOPTRON is Approved as a Medical Device according to the E.U. Directive 93/42/EEC

BIOPTRON Therapy has no harmful side effects, but for serious medical conditions it is always advisable to consult your physician first to establish whether other medical or surgical interventions are also required.

EFT

Emotional freedom technique (EFT), which people often refer to as EFT tapping, is an alternative therapy for anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and some other conditions.

According to the developer of EFT, Gary Craig, tapping on different parts of the body helps balance energy and reduce physical and emotional pain. People can see an EFT practitioner for treatment or treat themselves using this technique.

There have been relatively few studies on EFT, but the body of research has grown in recent years.

What is EFT and who uses it?

EFT tapping may benefit those with anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.

EFT, also known as tapping or psychological acupressure, first came to prominence in the 1990s when developer Gary Craig published information about the therapy on his website.

It involves tapping specific points on the body, primarily on the head and the face, in a particular sequence. While doing this, the person focuses on the issue that they wish to treat.

According to EFT International, the technique can be helpful for people with:

• anxiety
• depression
• chronic pain
• stress
• weight loss issues
• other problems

How does it work?

As with acupuncture and acupressure, tapping involves the body’s energy meridian points, which are a concept in Chinese medicine. Proponents believe them to be areas of the body through which energy flows.

In this theory, blocks or imbalances in the flow of energy lead to ill health. According to EFT advocates, tapping on these meridian points with the fingertips restores the balance of energy to resolve physical and emotional issues.

It can also work in a similar way to mindfulness, as it can draw a person’s attention to their body and breathing. It may serve as a mental distraction from the issues that are causing anxiety or stress.

Traditional Healers / Sangoma’s / Inyanga

Traditional healers of Southern Africa are practitioners of traditional African medicine in Southern Africa. They fulfil different social and political roles in the community, including divination, healing physical, emotional and spiritual illnesses, directing birth or death rituals, finding lost cattle, protecting warriors, counteracting witchcraft, and narrating the history, cosmology, and concepts of their tradition. There are two main types of traditional healers within the Nguni, Sotho-Tswana, and Tsonga societies of Southern Africa: the diviner (sangoma), and the herbalist (inyanga). These healers are effectively South African shamans who are highly revered and respected in a society where illness is thought to be caused by witchcraft, pollution (contact with impure objects or occurrences) or through neglect of the ancestors or general health issues. It is estimated that there are as many as 200,000 traditional healers in South Africa compared to 25,000 doctors trained in bio-medical medicine.  Traditional healers are consulted by approximately 60% of the South African population, usually in conjunction with modern biomedical services.

For harmony between the living and the dead, vital for a trouble-free life, traditional healers believe that the ancestors must be shown respect through ritual and animal sacrifice. They perform summoning rituals by burning plants like imphepho (Helichrysum petiolare), dancing, chanting, channelling or playing drums. Traditional healers will often give their patients muti—medications made from plant, animal and minerals—imbued with spiritual significance. These muti often have powerful symbolism; for example, lion fat might be prepared for children to promote courage. There are medicines for everything from physical and mental illness, social disharmony and spiritual difficulties to potions for protection, love and luck.

Although sangoma is a Zulu term that is colloquially used to commonly describe all types of Southern African traditional healers, there are differences between practices: an inyanga is concerned mainly with medicines made from plants and animals, while a sangoma relies primarily on divination for healing purposes and might also be considered a type of fortune teller. In modern times, colonialism, urbanisation and transculturation have blurred the distinction between the two and traditional healers tend to practice both arts. Traditional healers can alternate between these roles by diagnosing common illnesses, selling and dispensing remedies for medical complaints, and divining cause and providing solutions to spiritually or socially centred complaints.

Each culture has their own terminology for their traditional healers. Xhosa traditional healers are known as amaxwele (herbalists) or amagqirha (diviners). Ngaka and selaoli are the terms in Northern Sotho and Southern Sotho respectively, while among the Venda they are called mungome.  The Tsonga refer to their healers as n’anga or mungoma.

Beliefs and tradition

A sangoma is a practitioner of ngoma, a philosophy based on a belief in ancestral spirits and the practice of traditional African medicine, which is often a mix of medicinal plants and various animal body fats or skin. Sangomas perform a holistic and symbolic form of healing by drawing on the embedded beliefs of the Bantu peoples in South Africa, who believe that ancestors in the afterlife guide and protect the living. Sangomas are called to heal, and through them it is believed that ancestors from the spirit world can give instruction and advice to heal illness, social disharmony and spiritual difficulties. Traditional healers work in a sacred healing hut or indumba, where they believe their ancestors reside. Where no physical ‘indumba’ is available, a makeshift miniature sacred place called imsamo can be used.

Sangomas believe they are able to access advice and guidance from the ancestors for their patients through spirit possession by an ancestor, or mediumship, throwing bones, or by dream interpretation. In possession states, the sangoma works themself into a trance through drumming, dancing and chanting, and allows their ego to step aside for an ancestor to take possession of his or her body and communicate directly with the patient, or dancing fervently beyond their stated ability. The sangoma will provide specific information about the problems of the patient. Some sangomas speak to their patients through normal conversation, whilst others speak in tongues, or languages foreign to their patients, but all languages used by sangomas are indigenous Southern African languages depending on the specific ancestors being called upon. Not all sangomas follow the same rituals or beliefs.

Ancestral spirits can be the personal ancestors of the sangoma or the patient or they might be general ancestors associated with the geographic area or the community. It is believed that the spirits have the power to intervene in people’s lives who work to connect the sangoma to the spirits that are acting in a manner to cause affliction. For example, a crab could be invoked as a mediator between the human world and the world of spirits because of its ability to move between the world of the land and the sea. Helping and harming spirits are believed to use the human body as a battleground for their own conflicts. By using ngoma, the sangoma believes they can create harmony between the spirits which is thought to bring an alleviation of the patient’s suffering.

The sangoma may burn incense (like imphepho) or sacrifice animals to please the ancestral spirits. Snuff is also used to communicate with the ancestors through prayer.

Divination, diagnosis and healing practices

A Sanoma’s goal in healing is to establish a balanced and harmless relationship between the afflicted patient and the spirits that are causing their illness or problem. The healer intercedes between the patient and the world of the dead in order to make restitution. This is generally performed through divination (throwing the bones or ancestral channelling), purification rituals, or animal sacrifice to appease the spirits through atonement.

Throwing the bones to access the advice of ancestors is an alternative practice to the exhausting ritual of possession by the ancestor. In a typical session, a patient will visit the sangoma and the sangoma must determine what the affliction is or the reason the patient has come to them for help. Before the throwing of the bones; the healer should first ask the name and surname of the patient; the healer then calls the ancestors by names, starting with his/her initiators’ names, then his\hers then followed by the patient’s ancestors’ names. The patient or diviner throws bones on the floor, which may include animal vertebrae, dominoes, dice, coins, shells and stones, each with a specific significance to human life. For example, a hyena bone signifies a thief and will provide information about stolen objects. The sangoma or the patient throws the bones but the ancestors control how they lie. The sangoma then interprets this metaphor in relation to the patient’s afflictions, what the ancestors of the patient require, and how to resolve the disharmony. In the same way, sangomas will interpret metaphors present in dreams, either their own or their patients.

When the diviner comes to an acceptable understanding of the problem and the patient agrees, the diviner then needs to again throw the bones to ask the ancestors if he/she could help the patient. Depending on the feedback from the bones he/she will instruct the patient on a course of medicine which may include the use of ngoma, referral to a herbalist, inyanga (if the sangoma does not have the knowledge themselves), or recommend a Western medicine regimen.