Ch. 22 Complementary Wellness Therapies

Question 1

What are the 5 domains of CAM?

Answer 1

1. While medical system (homeopathic, naturopathic, TCM, Ayurvedic)
2. Mind-body medicine (meditation, hypnotherapy, biofeedback)
3. Biologically based practices (aromatherapy, herbs, specialty foods)
4. Manipulative and body-based practices (chiropractic, osteopathy, massage)
5. Energy medicine (Reiki, qi qong, healing touch, gemstone therapy, flower essence)

Question 2

Mental clarity and emotional balance. Has a citrus-floral scent from bitter orange. In ancient times highly regarded by Egyptians for healing properties.

Answer 2

Neroli

Question 3

Uplifting, relaxes mind, calm, migraines, mental weariness. Analgesic, aphrodisiac, antispasmodic, carminative, depurative, deodorant, digestive,fungicidal, lipolytic, stimulant and stomachic substance

Answer 3

Coriander Seed

Question 4

Mentally refreshing and emotionally balancing. Nervous problems, soothes aches and pains and helps clear and tone skin

Answer 4

Pettigrain

Question 5

Relieving anxiety and fear, menstrual related problems (pms/cramps) helps with insomnia

Answer 5

Clary Sage

Question 6

What is a Kirlian Camera and what does it do?

Answer 6

Invented in 1930’s by a Russian couple, Semyon and Valintina Kirlian. Are used to photograph the colors of the aura so that people without psychic vision can see the energy of the chakras made visible.

Question 7

Name the 4 bodies of energy management and describe briefly what they are

Answer 7

1. Physical: sensory intelligence-CNS & PNS (5 senses), basic instincts such as fight or flight and gut feelings are controlled here.
2. Mental: cognitive intelligence-cognitive refers to rational, concrete mind and each individual’s ability to gather and access information. Information is stored in memory and becomes the individuals programmed belief system and perception of life.
3. Emotional: feeling intelligence-the emotional body includes a person’s receptive, subconscious nature, which allows one to have feelings. This is why we feel drawn to some things and repelled by others. Feelings connect us to others with empathy and guided us along our path.
4. Spirit/energy: Intuitive intelligence-intuition provides the ability to connect to the collective unconscious, beyond the programmed mind to where “ah-ha” moment, intuitive insights come from.

Question 8

What is leaky aura syndrome?

Answer 8

A condition in which the aura has developed “energy gaps” from years of leaving bits and pieces of energy behind. This leaves a person open to absorbing other energies indiscriminately, resulting in feeling exhausted.

Question 9

What are the 4 areas of balancing the body, mind, and spirit?

Answer 9

1. Physical
2. Mental
3. Emotional
4. Spirit Bodies

Question 10

What does the word chakra mean? What it the origin of the word?

Answer 10

Dating back nearly 2,600 years, the word chakra comes from the Sanskrit word meaning “Wheel of light.”

Question 11

White Chestnut (Boch Flower Essence)

Answer 11

Reduces mental chatter to provide peace and clarity of mind

Question 12

Walnut (Bach Flower Essence)

Answer 12

Helps set boundaries and provides protection from outside sources

Question 13

Larch (Bach Flower Essence)

Answer 13

Improves self-esteem and confidence

Question 14

Rock Water (Bach Flower Essence)

Answer 14

Helps let go of unattainable standards set for yourself and others

Question 15

*Vervain (Bach Flower Essence)

Answer 15

*Finds middle ground for those who tend to go to extremes

Question 16

Holy (Bach Flower Essence)

Answer 16

Heals emotion wounds to accept and love yourself

Question 17

Rescue Remedy essence and cream (Bach Flower Essence)

Answer 17

Combines five flowers and is beneficial for my imbalance or stressful situation

Question 18

Healing Stones

Answer 18

Contain spirit energy to balance human spirit

Question 19

Energy infusions

Answer 19

Attune with universal healing energy

Question 20

How many Chakra colors are there and wait are they?

Answer 20

1st Chakra-root-red
2nd Chakra-sacral-orange
3rd Chakra-solorplexis-yellow
4th Chakra-heart-green
5th Chakra-throat-blue
6th Chakra-third eye-indigo
7th Chakra-crown-violet 
6. Third Eye Chakra

Question 21

How can you balance someone’s energy with stones?

Answer 21

You may place them over Chakras, infuse their energy in water to drink, use them as a spray mist, or just hold them in your hand to admire them.

Question 22

Carnelian Stone

Answer 22

Second Chakra (sacral): use it to own and accept the feminine aspects of power needed t balance the make and female energies within each person

Question 23

*Citrine Stone

Answer 23

Third Chakra: use it to energize, feel good about self, and exude a sense of confidence and warmth. It can also be used to aid in digestion.

Question 24

Rose Quartz

Answer 24

Fourth Chakra: use Rose quartz to help you come fortune heart in all communication

Question 25

Apatite Stone

Answer 25

Fifth Chakra: use this stone to guide you on your spiritual life path

Question 26

Two parts of subtle energy body

Answer 26

1. Inner face-Chakra System: like an energy bubble that surrounds you about 1” to 12” from your body.
2. Outer face-Aura System: when you are balanced, the energy that can penetrate is unreversed energy collected by Chakras.

Question 27

What does CAM stand for?

Answer 27

Complementary and alternative medicine