Channel 5 Natural Mystery links As narrated by Lyall Watson author of "Supernature"Cosmic EnergyDolphin Therapy
Dolphins navigate by ultrasound,a
navigation technique which may also have a therapeutic,healing effect on
the human body.Research is underway to explore why dolphins are fascinated
by,and very vocal around,autistic and Downs Syndrome children. Earthquake Prediction
Some people are very sensitive to the magnetic energy released
by geological stress which precedes natural events such as
earthquakes,producing what some call "seismic flu".There
is also evidence that animals may have similar sensitivity.This phenomenon
is being investigated as a possible early warning system to predict earthquakes.
Low and High Frequency Noise
Our ears hear only a narrow range of sound frequencies.Frequencies
that are higher or lower can affect the body and senses in different ways.Extreme
ranges of sound frequencies can heal and have therapeutic effect on our
bodies.However they can also cause extreme distress. The Body ElectricAcupuncture
According to traditional Chinese medicine,our health is dependent
on the body's motivating energy known as Qi (or chi),moving in a smooth and
balanced way through a series of meridians (channels) beneath the skin [There
is no evidence that this is true -LB]. Qi consists of equal and opposite
qualities - Yin and Yang - and when these become unbalanced,illness may result.By
inserting
needles into the body,an acupuncturist can stimulate the body's own healing
response and help restore its
natural balance. Auras
An aura is a field of energy that is said to surround living
bodies. Some individuals are very sensitive to these electromagnetic spectrums
and are able to see auras of different colours surrounding people. [There
is no proof that auras are anything other than static or EM discharges known
to be produced by biological material.It is highly unlikely that anyone can
see them -LB] Qi Gong (Chi Kung)
Qi Gong (Chi Kung) means "Energy Cultivation" and uses exercises
involving mind,eyes,movement and breath to improve health and increase the
sense of harmony within oneself and in the world.[Without defining what "harmony"
is -LB] The mind is the presence of intention,the eyes are the focus of
intention,the movement is the action of intention,and the breath is the flow
of intention.Qi Gong breathing requires slow inhaling that allows a person
to acquire voluntary control of the function. An electronic instrument monitors
body states such as skin temperature and muscle tension.By being aware of
these different states,a person can then gain control over the normally automatic
functions and deal with illness such as migraine and high blood pressure.[It
should be noted that some body processes are NOT under the control of the
mind,and no matter how much mind control is exerted it will have absolutely
NO effect.There is anecdotal evidence that states of mind affect the body,and
it is in common wisdom that facing illness in good humour increases your
chances of overcoming it -LB] Free Diving
Free diving,or breath-hold diving,si the earliest of all diving
techniques,and has been used for thousands of years to search for underwater
food and treasure. Free divers control their breathing by relaxation techniques
(see under Visualization) so they are able to over-ride the normally automatic
reflexes that govern our bodies. Once they have control over the reflex that
stops them gasping for breath [I thought the reflex MADE you gasp for breath-LB]
for several minutes at a time and dive to depths of hundreds of metres. [It
should be noted that pressure increases with depth,and that without special
equipment the body is under duress and can be crushed or suffer from "the
bends" if surfacing to quickly.No amount of mind control can alter these
physical facts -LB]
Hypnosis was named after the Greek word "hypnos" meaning "to
sleep" by English 18th century physician James Braid. Hypnosis is a state
of consciousness where a person loses the power of voluntary control over
the mind and body and is highly responsive to suggestion. Hypnosis can be
used as a therapeutic technique for physical illness and self-development. Visualization
Visualization is a process of creating a mental image in your
mind's eye and concentrating on it.Visualization can be used by people to
help heal their own bodies,through concentrating on and imagining themselves
well with their bodies's natural defences and immune systems working together,to
fight disease and overcome ill health. For some this has proved to be a very
useful technique in the fight against cancer. Others use visualization to
help them master difficult physical and mental tasks. Kung-Fu Wu-Su
Kung-Fu Wu-Su is a martial art which has been practise for thousands
of years [Which is NOT testimony to its efficacy -LB]. It is a discipline
that promotes a harmonious blend of body,mind and spirit [Except there is
no such thing as a spirit,and the mind/body dichotomy is a false paradigm
-LB]. Kung means discipline; Fu means person; Wu means
martial and Su translates as technique. Mind over MatterESP
Extra Sensory Perception (ESP) is
a general term for obtaining information about events beyond the reach of
the normal senses. ESP includes telepathy - direct mind-to-mind
communication,precognition (also called premonition)- obtaining information
about the future events,where the information could not be inferred through
normal means,and clairvoyance - obtaining information about events at remote
locations,beyond the reach of the normal senses. Out-of-Body and Near-Death Experiences
Out-of-Body experiences occur when people have lucid experiences outside
of their physical body,often during sleep.A near-death experience happens
when the individual is resuscitated from a traumatic incident or clinical
death.An experience may include moving through a darkness or tunnel,encountering
the presence of deceased loved ones and other entities,an indescribable light
or menacing darkness,and receiving some variant of the message "It is not
yet your time".Many people exhibit behavioural changes afterwards. Remote Viewing
Remote Viewing is the human potential to acquire information
and knowledge without using the normal five senses by gathering information
from remote locations when in a woken state,using only the mind.The US Government
ran the STARGATE project until 1995 to research into the potential of remote
viewing. Further Information
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