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| ISBN-13: | 9780764357909 |
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| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. |
| Publication date: | 09/28/2019 |
| Pages: | 128 |
| Sales rank: | 1,057,791 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.60(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.70(d) |
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CHAPTER 1
MIND, BODY, HEALTH — THE PATH
OMG, is this another diet book?
No. I would not do that to you.
Think of this book as a guide to being the best Witch you can possibly be. The Goddess wants us to be our best — as within, so without. But how can you be your very best if your body is miserable? How can you meditate if your legs fall asleep, your knees hurt, or you have low back and neck pain? How can you mentally connect if you're more focused on all of your bodily aches and pains rather than visualization and ritual? If you have chronic neck pain, stomach upset, and other physical problems that take away the zest for life, how can you ignore them and rejoin all the wonderful feelings of being a part of the Goddess and this amazing Earth?
Answer — you can't. And if you can, then you've achieved a high level of mental focus that most people just can't reach.
For the rest of us, I have answers. And for the answers I don't have, you will be guided to figure them out on your own.
Throughout most of my adult life I have been in pain — most through no fault of my own, and the rest of it was inflicted upon me. In my quest over the past thirty years to find relief of my misery I've come upon many techniques and suggestions, doctor visits, do this, try that ... most were only short-term help. Then I discovered others that were more long term, but even those fizzled out without additional support. With additional support came additional expense. Most of us cannot afford all the doctor visits.
Most of us have tried chiropractic and acupuncture. Yes, these techniques can help, but only to a certain point. You'll plateau and find yourself going every week for the same treatment with no further pain relief or results. Weeks turn into months, which turn into years, until you finally realize you're just spinning your wheels.
I encourage you to continue to exercise; do Tai Chi and yoga, run on that treadmill, push through the pain, and, especially, go to massage therapy. Keep in mind that it won't completely fix the problem, but those physical activities are a partner to healing. Just like your BEN-GAY®, ChryoDerm®, and other creams, gels, and pills.
as a Witch I fully believe in the goddess and that everything happens for a reason. at first I couldn't fathom why I was going though the pain for so many years. and then I found an all-new chiropractic treatment the activator Method.
Unlike the typical twisting/cracking of usual chiropractic treatments, the Activator is a spring-loaded metal device that is gentle and nonevasive, used to pinpoint a single vertebra and a very small area of your back, neck, etc. at a time, not a whole section of the back. Because of the instrument's speed, the muscles that are treated are less likely to tense up. This means a patient could be more receptive to treatment.
This method is the only thing that has been able to give me relief of my pain. But it didn't last long, and like always, I plateau. There must be something else I could do.
A few years later I started to feel pain in every muscle all over my body. It started in one area, then spread to another, then another, and suddenly it spread all over like an infection. This was an all-new type of pain, and through holistic Nutrition Response Testing and supplements, with my Activator chiropractor, we discovered that it was actually things I had been eating that were the cause of my muscle inflammation.
I began to understand how amazing it was that even the simplest things we eat could harm us. What we take in affects our organs, and all organs are connected and affect each other. I then started to realize that every organ in our body relates to the elements, which relates to the pentagram, which relates to practice as a Witch.
A few years ago a good friend of mine introduced me to the Dragon's Way, an ancient technique of exercise and flushing out the body of toxins in a six-week regimen. Using specific exercise movements, and stopping the consumption of most everything you ingest all at one time, this technique requires the utmost discipline. Most people will not stick with this, but it clearly showed me how Chinese medicine, and the Dragon's Way, related to Pagan beliefs as well.
We are connected to all the elements, and each organ has a very specific place in the pentagram. They interact and interrelate to every part of the body and affect your health. What happens to one part of the pentagram could tear down the other parts. I want to show you how to find a healthy balance, using all that I have learned, and relating it to the Craft. Now let's begin:
YOU
There is an old Zen adage: Ken-Zen Ichi Nyo ("Body and Mind Together"). You cannot separate the mental and magikal processes from the physical ones. Magikal energy will flow best if your body is in good shape. Everything in your environment — mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual — affects how you raise energy and how this energy affects you and your magikal output.
AS WITHIN + SO WITHOUT = THE BEST WITCH YOU CAN BE
Take a moment to list your physical issues from head to toe. Use the section below. Start with your head. Here you will list things such as migraines, constant eye infections, dry eye, hair falling out, TMJ, etc. As we move down the body, list only problems with skin, organs, brittle nails, etc. Do not worry about weight! We all have weight issues, and as we work through this handbook and fix US, the weight will fix itself.
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Shoulders/Arms/Hands: __________________________________________
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Chest: _________________________________________________________
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Hips/Upper Legs: _______________________________________________
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The 13 Goals of a Witch
BY SCOTT CUNNINGHAM
1. Know thyself.
2. Know thy Craft.
3. Learn; knowledge is power.
4. Apply knowledge with wisdom.
5. Achieve balance in your life and everything around you.
6. Keep your words in good order; negativity breeds negativity.
7. Keep your thoughts in good order.
8. Celebrate life and all the stages of it.
9. Attune with the cycle of the Earth and Moon.
10. Breathe and eat correctly.
11. Exercise the body as well as the spirit.
12. Meditate everyday.
13. Honor the Goddess and God.
Now, why did I list this? Well, look at numbers 5, 10, 11, and 12. This field guide will help you achieve many of these goals. As for the rest — that's up to you.
As women we are made up of all the elements. These elements are what make our world alive. Remove just one element and life cannot exist. The Goddess is the essential Being, and Her energy is connected to each element. We, in turn, are a part of Her. Our soul purpose in this Plane is to become the best Witch possible, building our energy (within/ without) and rising to a higher vibration level so when our body dies, our energies will return to Her. So, we must make Her stronger with each of our lifetimes. Remember, She is the world and all the elements and all the energies from past, present, and future.
In order for us to pass unto Her the best energy possible, WE need to be the best we can be NOW. And we can't do that unless we're happy with ourselves and are healthy enough to meditate, pray, conduct rituals, be physically active, and just plain enjoy life.
The Witch of today leans toward herbs for healing, incense for calming, and trying to, in general, eat healthfully. We all crave for something that provides a sense of goodness. Don't let the doctors keep telling you that you need a pill for this pain, or that migraine, or you need mental health care. Depending on the diagnosis, you may really need medicine, but that's not always the case.
What I've discovered is that all you need is what you already have deep inside. You just need to use it a different way. Herbs and using our witchy-ness are parts of our primal urge that we have to reconnect with our wild natures and heal ourselves. Our goal is to find peace and com fort. You can do that without spending a lot of money and wasting time at doctor visits or taking medicine you don't really need. Reach deep within yourself and ferret out the elements and their inner connection to all that you are.
Every woman is born a witch. It's up to you to Awaken and heal.
CHAPTER 2THE ELEMENTS AS THEY PERTAIN TO YOU
Here is the pentagram. As we all know, it represents the elements. But have you ever thought about how the elements relate to your body and organs and how all that connects to your digestion problems and physical ailments? Let me show you.
SPIRIT
The top of the pentagram is Spirit. This is where the liver and gallbladder preside.
The gallbladder is the liver's partner organ and is integral to the harmonious function of the body.
The liver has control of the heart and a little less control over the kidney. If the liver is taxed to the point where it cannot filter out the toxins going in, then that will cause liver failure. Once liver failure begins, trouble for the heart, kidney, and thyroid shortly follow. Fix the liver and you'll fix the heart, kidney, and thyroid.
How do I know if I have the beginnings of liver failure?
Over all, body aches and pain accompanied by excessive amounts of trigger points in your muscles, legs, and glutes. If these muscles are hot to the touch, or hurt when barely touched, then they are inflamed. Reason: If your liver is so overworked and cannot flush out toxins, then those toxins back up into your body. They get into your cells, which go into your bloodstream, which goes to your muscles, and then the muscles will cramp/spasm, thus causing you overall body aches and pain. EVERYTHING will hurt (low back, T-bands, knees, neck, arms, etc.).
How do I know if my liver is not happy?
* All-over muscle pain, muscle inflammation, muscle cramping
* Burning or irritation of the eyes
* Tendon problems
* Migraines (left side of head)
* Indigestion and bloating
* Stress
* Yeast infections
* Excess weight
* Cold hands and feet
* Menstrual problems / PMS / menopause
What causes liver failure?
* Taking medicine for long periods of time. This can be prescriptions or even Tylenol®.
* Food allergies. Sometimes you won't even know it! Eggs and shellfish are notorious culprits. Try eliminating these from your diet for six weeks and see how you feel. If that doesn't work, try eliminating dairy, sugar, or caffeine (or a combination of these).
* Toxins — from the foods you eat
* Certain herbal supplements — kava, ephedra, skullcap, and pennyroyal, have been linked to acute liver failure.
* Hepatitis and other viruses
Magikal Associations
* Eye: This is the sense organ related to the liver.
* Tendons: They should be kept flexible. Make sure to stretch every day!
* Spring: Stay calm during spring, and don't get caught up in these new energies.
* Wind is the environmental factor.
* Green is the color.
* Sour is the taste. Do you crave sour-tasting things?
* East is the direction (though spirit is all around us, we're talking about the liver direction).
* Anger is the emotion. If you are easy to anger, feel irritable, or have problems "going with the flow," you are experiencing a liver function problem.
* Liver and gallbladder energy dominates between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Do you find yourself getting up to go to the bathroom, waking up / tossing and turning, or simply just can't fall asleep during that time period?
* Tarot card: Justice.
* Crystal: Phantom — clear, red, or yellow. Very powerful tool for the New Age. In healing work it's used to disperse congested energies. Yellow Apatite: treats the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and spleen.
Just as your liver's job is to keep the flow of energy and blood running smoothly, it must keep your emotions flowing evenly as well. Our bodies were created so our organs work in harmony, our life energy flows, and we are in balance. If your liver is healthy then your gallbladder will be healthy.
We all know stress has a direct influence on your health and weight. Too much for an excessive period of time and our bodies become sluggish, which directly affects your weight.
How can I Fix My Liver/Gallbladder Issues?
Are you ready for this? I know you can do it. Here are some suggestions:
* Cut back on alcohol. Now I'm not saying you can't have a glass of wine from time to time, but don't polish off a bottle every night or slug down a six-pack every week.
* Remember: Everything in moderation; find your balance in ALL THINGS.
* Lay off soda and snacks (chips of any kind, fast foods, candy, etc.).
* Discontinue anything that has fructose, high fructose, or corn syrup. Yes, it's in so much of the stuff we eat, and it's horrible for your body. You see, these things are man-made sugars, and when you ingest them, your body doesn't know what to do with them — so they're stored in your fat cells. Ewww! The more you ingest, the more is stored until you begin to balloon up. Many of us are allergic to fructose and don't even know it. If your intestines cramp, or your "belly" gets hard, or you feel suddenly bloated or very gassy, chances are that you're allergic.
* Stay active; go for a brisk walk (not a casual stroll), lift weights, do yoga, stretch. Join a gym, or set up a little workout area in your home — anything to release anger and aggressions in a healthy way and keep your blood flowing.
* Meditate.
* Go for massage therapy.
* Drink dandelion tea and eat arugula. These bitters naturally detox the liver.
Cut back on alcohol. Now I'm not saying you can't have a glass of wine from time to time, but don't polish off a bottle every night or slug down a six-pack every week.
* Remember: Everything in moderation; find your balance in ALL THINGS.
No one knows your body like you. Take a moment now to list some troubled traits of the liver and gallbladder that you've noticed within yourself:
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Plan of Action
Okay, so what should I start doing to fix my liver/gallbladder issues? Make a list of things that you can AND WILL do. Suggestion: Do a liver cleanse. You can drink dandelion tea and incorporate arugula into your salads or on your sandwich. A full liver cleanse will take about six weeks.
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EARTH
The bottom left corner of the pentagram is Earth. This is where the stomach and spleen preside. The spleen is actually connected to the lungs and heart. If the spleen is in good health, then the heart will not have any problems.
The Earth energy of the spleen and stomach helps control the kidney like a dam controls water. If they are weak, then your kidney will be weak, and the end result will be that your body will retain too much water/fluid.
The stomach is the main organ related to weight gain. Stomach energy is the food you eat (take in). Through eating and drinking, you constantly create energy coming in and energy going out. If your digestive system is not functioning property, you will not be able to get enough nutrition, or make sufficient energy, to meet your body's daily energy needs. You want a balance.
No matter how many healthy foods you eat, if your spleen or stomach doesn't function property, your body can't take the food and transform it into the energy it needs.
Your immune system is located in the lining of the stomach. One of the biggest causes of a weakened immune system has to do with the overabundant amounts of sugar that are in everything we eat. Sugar is what impairs your immune system, resulting in it being easier for unwanted viruses and bacteria to fester longer than they should.
How do I know if my spleen or stomach isn't happy?
* Bloating, upset, cramping
* Poor sleep
* Bruising easily
* Migraines (center of forehead)
* High cholesterol levels
* Allergies (it's not the food you eat but your stomach that has the problem)
* Lack of energy
* Lack of appetite
* Your left eye waters — your stomach and left eye are connected. If you ingest anything that you're allergic to, only your left eye will water. If you use a lotion or makeup that your body has an issue with, your left eye will water. It takes ten seconds for anything you put on your body to enter the blood stream and quickly go to your organs. It takes three days for anything that you've taken into your body to get filtered out (except a steak dinner).
What causes stomach or spleen failure?
* Enlarged Spleen. An enlarged spleen can be caused by infections, cirrhosis, and other liver diseases; blood diseases characterized by abnormal blood cells; problems with the lymph system; or other conditions.
* Digestive Disorders. This is what the stomach has to deal with — in all its forms, such as IBS (irritable-bowel syndrome). What you put into your body is what you're made up of. You know the old saying "You are what you eat"? It's so true!
Here is a list of foods you can eat that will help boost your immune system: grapefruit, oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, clementines, red bell peppers, broccoli, garlic, ginger, spinach, yogurt, almonds, turmeric, green tea, papaya, kiwi, chicken, turkey, shellfish.
Also use herbs and spices such as thyme, rosemary, basil, cloves, oregano, and ginger; oils such as coconut oil, olive oil, sesame oil, and flax oil; and beverages such as chicory root coffee, cinnamon tea, peppermint tea, ginger tea, and licorice.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Mind, Body, Health — The Path, 9,
Chapter 2 The Elements as They Pertain to You, 19,
Chapter 3 The Inner Magikal Method, 61,
Chapter 4 Ugh! Menopause, 85,
Chapter 5 Seasons of the Witch, 89,
Conclusion, 121,
References / Books to Read, 122,
Herbal Reference, 124,