Many of you have heard of “The Secret.” There is a book and a movie, so whether you read it or watch it, you will get the same message about the secret to life and happiness is using the law of attraction. So how does the law of attraction work? Its simple…all you have to do is think and believe. So when it comes to utilizing the law of attraction for your health, believe that you shall be well and you shall be well. Paramahansa Yogananda, who is an Indian Guru and the author of my all-time favorite book, “The Autobiography of a Yogi,” states, “I could show you that whatever your powerful mind believes very intensely would instantly come to pass.” That’s true. Whatever you put your attention on will grow stronger in your life. Its like how when one thing goes wrong, everything goes wrong and when something goes right, everything goes right. As long as you focus on the positive, things will continue to go well.

The more positive outlook you have on life, you will be happier and are statistically known to have a healthier life. If you have a cold, focus on how great you will feel once you recover, rather than focusing on how terrible you are feeling and you will feel better sooner. Those who only focus on the illnesses they have tend to attract more and more sicknesses than those who focus upon their health in a positive light. Use the law of attraction to bring about radiant health. Use affirmations, such as “I am healthy and vibrant,” rather than, “I am sick.” Although there is a benefit in just saying it, there is a greater benefit when you believe that you are well rather than ill. They say, be careful with what you wish for, cause you never know, it just may come true. That my friend is the law of attraction. Use it wisely and really, the law of attraction is the secret to a happy, healthy life.

Health and happiness,

Varsha

We are surrounded by energy, because without energy we cannot function. For example, it takes energy to lift a heavy box, and it takes energy to come home and cook after a long day at work. The body needs energy to digest the meal and energy is also needed for the nerves within our nervous system to function. Blood circulation and the beating of the heart also takes a lot of energy.

There is a book called, “The Hidden Messages in Water,” and the examples of the hidden messages are also in the movie, “What The Bleep Do We Know.” The book and movie speak about how water forms crystals according to the messages written on the container of the water bottle. For example, if anything negative is stated on the bottle, such as “you make me sick,” then the water crystals become very dark and ugly, and ultimately, that is what you are drinking. Whereas, if the water bottle states “love and happiness,” beautiful crystals are formed. It is hard to see the difference with the naked eye, so a more realistic example are plants. If you play heavy rock music, the plant is more likely to not survive, then if you play classical music.

It really is all about what you put out there. It is the energy you give off that is absorbed by your surroundings. Food made with love always tastes better. It is all forms of energy. The first time I spoke to a friend of mine about Reiki and energy healing, he understood it to be as a form of positivity and optimism. Which is true. Remember, positive energy attracts positivity and negative energy attracts negativity. When I do Reiki or energy healing work for others, really, all that I am doing is sending them positive, clearing, healing energy to clear out the blockages and negativity. Meditation is another form of energy healing and so are positive affirmations. Energy is in your thoughts and in your actions. Use your energy wisely. There really is no exact definition of energy healing. The best way to define it is to describe it and as my friend stated, it really is a form of bringing about positivity. For example, the more negative you are, the darker and gloomier you are and thus your energy will be darker and dull. On the other hand, the happier you are, the more positivity you have, and therefore, your energy is much clearer.

Therefore, the next time you fall sick, try energy healing on yourself, by remaining positive and being happy and watch how much more quicker you recover.

Health and happiness,

Varsha

Human bodies are very intelligent…in fact all living entities are extremely intelligent. Just take a moment to think about it. We breathe without having to think about it, we are sensitive to touch so that we don’t burn ourselves on a hot stove, our digestive system works on its own without us having to tell our body what to do, in times of flight or fight situations, our bodies will release adrenaline to boost our energy, and on and on the list goes. Our bodies do so much work without having to actually do or think anything. Even as I write this, I am thinking the words in my head, but I am not actually instructing how my fingers should be typing…it just kind of happens.

With so much intelligence within every person, how can we expect to treat the body as a machine? Machines are mechanical and human bodies are not. Therefore, what works for one body may not work for another body. Every individual is different. For example, when I work with those individuals who have an autoimmune condition, their diet and yoga routine is different from someone else who has the same condition. There will be many similarities in their diets and routines, but there will also be some differences. Some may be recommended a different yoga practice then the other person or their diets will vary.

When it comes to the treatment of any ailment, it is important to consider the body as a whole in terms of its parts and also taking into account the mind and spirit along with the body. It simply is not enough to treat every disease in the same way because not every disease has the exact same pathological process. For effective healing to take place, every individual should be treated on an individual basis and it should be recognized that there is no such thing as one pill works for all. Sorry folks, but the body is not a machine and therefore true healing takes more than just a pill. The future of health lies in more than just pills. The future of health care is all about working with the mind, body, and soul individually from inside and out for effective healing.

Health and happiness,

Varsha

The nurse, herself does not get the flu shot and the team lead was encouraging all those that came in for the health screening to get one. Some of the things he would say were that if you get it one year, you must get it every year, and how it’s great to get vaccinated for the prevention of the flu.

Where am I going with this? Well, this simple observation reaffirmed what I have been reading and seeing lately about the fear-based approach to health care. If you don’t want this to happen, you must take this pill. Or if you don’t want to get sick, you must wear a mask and take this antibiotic or vaccination.

I personally haven’t had a flu shot since my teen years and I still have an internal debate about vaccinations. Are they really as great as they are said to be? Getting the flu shot does not mean that you are totally protected and by not getting it, that also does not mean that your immune system is weaker than anyone who has had the flu shot.

For the future of healthcare, I find myself doubting if fear is the appropriate approach for prevention. Prevention is key in maintaining health, but fear itself is not healthy for you. Fear in itself suppresses the functioning of the immune system. So in our healthcare system, we really need to stop scaring everyone. There is no such thing as a magical prevention pill just like there is no such thing as a miracle cure all.

Rather than scaring society, a more rational approach is needed in which people are positively motivated to make the changes they need to stay healthy. Another factor that I have noticed is that out of fear, many people surrender themselves and their health to their doctors or health care practitioners, thinking that doctor knows best. Reality is that in order to overcome the fear, healthcare practitioners, pharmaceutical companies, and politicians need to stop scaring the people. My advice to you will be to take your health into your own hands and realize that fear does not accomplish anything. Be resourceful and be smart about health and never be afraid to question anything that is presented to you!

With that said, you have nothing to fear but fear itself and even then, there is not point in having fear in fear. Fear is just in the mind…so look the world, life, and health in the eyes and move forward.

Health and happiness,

Varsha