Nov
15
The Great Work (part 3) The Ladder of the Wise The Great Work consists of various stages and processes. These processes to which the matter is subjected are often linked to a ladder or steps leading to a temple. The stages are almost invariably presented as laboratory processes, which...
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Oct
13
Alchemy has always been a mysterious, even obscure, art. Even the derivation of the word alchemy itself is uncertain. The most widely explanation is from Khem, the native name of Egypt, with the Arabic prefix al meaning either black or derived from the root meaning wise. Alchemy would therefore be...
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Oct
13
Electromagnetic Radiation: A Sanitary Risk Toxicity is understood as the capacity of an agent to produce harmful effects on a living being when coming in contact with it. A toxin is any artificial or natural agent having toxicity. No substance can be considered non-toxic, since any substance or agent is...
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Oct
13
From facial diagnosis to therapy The face, like the feet, the hands and the ears, is a representation of all organ systems and thus a somatotope. By looking at a face, we can identify functional and organic dysfunctions and also treat them directly via the areas of the body that...
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Oct
07
Commandment 13: Practise Harmlessness in Thought, Word and Deed Harmlessness is an ancient-most instruction. It is known to all, but practised by none. Everyone speaks of it. To some harmlessness means ‘not physically hurting people’, but it is much more and far beyond that. Harmlessness is a practice that is...
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Sep
15
Light massage on facial and reflex zones Today, the topic of cosmetics is no longer just a topic for women. Men place just as much importance on daily body and facial care as do women. There are innovative and new products that support the health of both. One such new product in the holistic health and beauty...
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Sep
15
The Great Work (part 2) As above, so below. Astrology and alchemy are very closely connected. The Hermetic dictum “as above, so below” establishes astrology as a central pillar of Hermetic thought. Paracelsus repeatedly stresses the importance of working with the stars. He emphasizes the planetary correspondences with regard to...
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Sep
15
Ayurvedic Doṣa teaching Vata, Pitta, Kapha The human body is made up of the five elements (Pañca-Mahābhūtas): earth (Pṛthivi), water (Āpas / Jala), fire (Agni), air (Vāyu) and ether (Ākāśa). Each element is characterized by certain properties (Guṇa) and forces. The earth is heavy, the air is light and agile,...
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Sep
05
Ayur-Vedic Philosophy Ayurvedic medicine has its roots in the Vedic philosophy. To understand Ayurveda in its profound aspects, it is important to know the philosophical background. Sānkhya philosophy Ayurveda is founded in the Indian Sānkhya philosophy, whose author is the great sage Kapila. Kapila is considered a descendant of Manu....
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Sep
05
Artemisinin in annual mugwort (Artemisia annua) Artemisinin is a secondary plant substance, chemically a sesquiterpene, which occurs in the leaves and flowers of the annual mugwort (Artemisia annua). Artemisia annua has an aromatic, camphor-like scent and a spicy, bitter taste. Artemisia annua is related to Artemisia vulgaris, another medicinal herb that...
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