THE EXPAT LEARNING CENTER SHANGHAI - Good Health Without Medicines

Good Health Without Medicines
Intensive Introduction (suitable for beginner to intermediate students)
Taught by Vijay K. Bansal. Click here for Vijay's profile.

The World Health Organization defines good health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity". Such good health is only possible when the body, mind and spirit are in perfect condition and in harmony with nature. It is quite natural that occasionally, because of human indiscretions or neglect, one or more of these get affected or out of tune. In such cases it becomes necessary to bring them back to good condition. Nature has given the human body its own defenses and recuperating powers and they can work wonders provided they are given the chance and the time to act. Modern invasive medicines offer a quick way of alleviating the symptoms; yet, without exception, they all leave behind some adverse after-effects. The presentation following, aims to spread the message of minimal dependence on medicines.

This course explores four major methodologies for fighting ailments effectively and immediately without the use of medicines. The four primary methodologies are:

Tatva Yoga Mudra Vigyan
Chinese Massage
Natural Food Items
Healthy practices

When all the above are combined to provide a regimen, it forms a very potent combination to help the body fight the intruders - the diseases - effectively and without any detrimental effects.

SYSTEM:

1. Tatva Yoga Mudra Vigyan

The human fingers are as unique to each human being as their fingerprints. When these are folded in specific patterns (Mudras), individually or in combination, they exert a tension on the nerve(s). This tension is determined by the individuals shape and size of the fingers and is exactly what that individual's body requires for the ailment that the specific Mudra is to work on. The system therefore, is a neural science because Mudras work on the nerves.

Known as Mudra Vigyan in short, it is extensively described in the Mantra Shastra, Upasana Shastra and Nritya Shastras. The system is a distinct branch of Yoga. It involves exerting tension on the nerves by folding one’s fingers in particular postures and holding them for specific periods.
Mudras also effect changes in veins, tendons, glands and sense organs.
Mudras need no prior preparation and can be practiced as and when necessary under all circumstances.
Some Mudras show results within seconds and minutes while some may take longer.
Mudras can be quickly and effectively used as first aid.
Mudras, with long-term practice, can bring about permanent changes in disposition - mental (anger, emotional instability etc.), spiritual (lack of concentration etc.) or physical (curing various diseases / illnesses).

Examples of a few important Mudras and their spheres of influence are:

Gyan Mudra:

Vayu Mudra:

Shunya Mudra:

Apan-Vayu Mudra:

Pran Mudra:

Other Mudras:
Atmanjali, Aakash
Apan, Shankh
Meao, Surabhi
Ling, Varun, Surya
Vyana, Saman
Yoni, Mahakranta
Singhakranta etc.

For stresses & strains, Insomnia, Emotional instability, Indecisiveness, Excessive anger, Laziness, Increasing IQ and memory retention this Mudra is incomparable.
Relief from wind accumulations in the stomach and wind based pains and aches anywhere in the body.
Improves impaired hearing, cures earaches in minutes, and helps in nausea, vertigo, and travel sickness.
Incomparable in cases of heart attacks. Helps in tacho-cardia, palpitations, depressions and sinking feeling.
To restore body vitality and self-confidence. It gives body inner sustenance when deprived of food and water.

To center the conscious mind and increase its receptivity, Weakness of bones, Urinary problems, Indigestion, Speech defects like stammering or stuttering, Low or High Blood pressures, Chronic fatigue, Skin ailments - dryness etc.. Obesity, Colds, Constipation and Stomach problems, Loss of spiritual aura, Loss of virility, Check on uncontrolled passion are some of the fields these Mudras cover.

This is only an indicative list. There are over 50 more therapeutic Mudras researched so far, covering a very vast field of ailments and diseases.

SYSTEM:
(contd.)

2. Chinese Massages

Chinese medical systems are not only as ancient as ours but highly efficacious too. We are all familiar with Acupressure and Acupuncture, which have gained worldwide publicity and following because of the miraculous results they have shown.

Chinese massages are another from the same treasure house. The subject is too wide but to explain it in brief:

Any part of the body can be massaged in myriad ways. For example:
- Rubbing the upper skin over the underlying skin
- Rubbing and twisting the upper skin over the underlying skin
- Pinching the skin
- Pinching and twisting the skin
- Tapping the part repeatedly
- Applying repeated pressure over the part
- Rolling over the part with a clenched fist and so on
Different parts of the body may be suited only for specific types of massage or a combination of such massages.
Different types of massages may be required for different types of ailments.
Massages may need to be varied in intensity and frequency to provide the necessary curative effect and relieve specific symptoms.

The underlying principle is the same as for other types of massages, viz. stimulation of blood flow and muscular relaxation.

Chinese massages are most effective
They can be used for various ailments
They have no harmful side effects and need no special instruments or medications.
They provide a feeling of relaxation and well-being.
They can be learnt easily.
They can be applied at any place, anytime and need no prior preparation.

The author has successfully used these massages for giving relief in or in curing:

Migraine, Miscellaneous headaches, General Lethargy, Sleeplessness,
Asthma, Painful menstruation, Abdominal pains, Bed-wetting, Leg Cramps, Baby’s milk vomiting Coughs and Phlegm removal, etc.

SYSTEM:
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3. Foods for Health

The importance of diet has always been acknowledged by almost everyone involved with healing or curing.

The Indian cuisine is something special in this regard because each and every condiment used in cooking has been selected with an eye on it’s therapeutic properties. It is a pity that we now take these only as specifics for a cure and not as part of the food, which would invariably keep the disease at bay in the first place.

Consider this:

Hot water gargles done in tandem with rock salt, bay leaf and cinnamon can cover almost the entire broad-spectrum range of antibiotics and help heal the throat faster.
A teaspoonful of Turmeric powder, boiled in a cupful of milk and taken at bedtime, can relieve Influenza and body aches overnight.
A large resin in which the seeds have been removed and replaced by equal volume of white rock salt, if taken twice a day for a few days will dissolve and clear the system of phlegm.
Milk and lemon juice in the right proportion can stop watery loose motions literally in minutes.
Black gram can lower cholesterol.

There are innumerable such miraculous and harmless cures, which have been tried over the years and have consistently given results.

SYSTEM:
(contd.)

4. Routine Habits

Proper routine habits can make a world of a difference. No one would appreciate this fact better than a member of the Armed forces because they are wedded to discipline, as indeed every citizen should be. However, there are many small things that, if made a part of our daily routine can help prevent many diseases. Consider this:

Keeping teeth closed, while passing excreta or urine will help prevent gum decay.
Washing the eyes in a specific manner will take the same time but will prevent Myopia and indeed can reverse it in the earlier stages.
Proper breathing techniques increase the feeling of well-being because of the extra regular Oxygen intake. And so on.

SYSTEM:
(contd.)

5. Plants for Cures

ASTHMA MIGRAINE ARTHRITIS

The author helps people suffering from Asthma by means of the leaves of a certain plant. Administered with suitable instructions the cure takes only 3 days and has shown a cure rate of approx 40% total cures and 30% showing improvement between 50-80%.
During a Migraine attack, the author has been able to help almost all the patients to get rid of the pain within minutes, without using any medicines. If the guidance given is followed, there should be no further attacks.
The leaves of a plant boiled in water and the water taken once a day, show remarkable results in the cure of Sciatica and Rheumatoid Arthritis within the month and can make the pains disappear altogether with time.

There are many such cures with which the author helps people.

SYSTEM
SUMMARY:

A combination of the systems enunciated above can yield three types of distinct relief / cures viz. short term (immediate), mid-term and long term (permanent).

Short Term:

Where relief can be felt within minutes or hours. These include cases of:

Sudden and acute increase in stress levels due to emotional factors,
Common headaches and Migraine attacks,
Wind based aches and pains anywhere in the body, Wind accumulations in the stomach and consequent distress,
Ear-aches, Nausea, Vertigo, Travel-sickness,
Feeling of cold, shivering due to shortage of covering,
Heart attacks, palpitations, sinking feeling and Tacho-cardia
Inability to sleep,
Sore throat, Influenza, watery loose motions,
Etc.

Mid Term:

Where, with constant application for some time each day, relief can be had in a few days / months. These include cases of:

High or low Blood Pressure,
Insomnia or unsound and disturbed sleep,
Loss of body vitality, sustenance level without food or water,
Loss of self-confidence,
Impaired hearing where the cause is not due to a physical problem,
Some urinary problems,
Chronic fatigue, etc.

Long Term:

With constant practice and sadhana within the rules of the Yoga, not only relief but also total permanent cures can be expected to a great degree, in almost all types of ailments / diseases mentioned earlier. Some examples are cases of:

Asthma
Migraine
Rheumatoid Arthritis
High Cholesterol
Excessive anger or emotional instability
Speech defects like stammering
Weakness of bones and speeding up healing
Uncontrolled passion, etc.

CONCLUSION:

This brief presentation has been designed to provide a glimpse of the simple, efficient and harmless yet, eminently desirable knowledge that lies hidden in our ancient texts; knowledge that can help us only in positive ways without causing any harm; knowledge that can help us in enjoying that supreme bliss - good health.

I call upon all to help me in spreading this 'Invaluable Knowledge' as far and wide as possible to make life more enjoyable for as many as we can.

Course Title: Natural Healing
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200

Fall Session: October 8th to December 13th

Section E: Wednesday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM) Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 8th to December 10th (Course Code: NH107)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

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10 weeks from October 8th to December 10th (Course Code: NH108)
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10 weeks from October 11th to December 13th (Course Code: NH109)
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