Aromatherapy, Herbology, and essential oils  are natural forms of medicine that aid in healing the body and mind without invasive measures. These forms of therapy are primarily to alleviate suffering and allow the body to take their natural course of regeneration. Mother Nature has provided us with a plethora of plants and natural substances derived from the plant and mineral kingdom for our wellbeing.

Complimentary Therapies

There are many forms of therapy that we can learn through self-study or through a qualified institute that would bring relief and harmony to ourselves and our loved ones.  The release of dependance on others for our own well-being is a goal in itself. When we learn to apply these natural sciences we begin to take responsibility for our own lives and wellbeing.  We also learn the importance and inter-relation between a stable and healthy mind, body and soul.  All of these sciences are well established and imbedded in Eastern and Asian history of ancient medicine arts. Our decision to take responsibility for improving our health and that of our partners, children and parents is vital to the peace and stability of our world. It only takes one soul, one person to make a difference in his or her environment.

One of the finest and friendliest institutes for independent learning of these and other disciplines is The School of Natural Health Sciences.  Their staff and directorate are warm, supportive and encouraging to those seeking to better their lives and that of others. Their website is: www.naturalhealthcourses.com.

Healing Our Inner Universe

All healing is the process by which a wound or illness, real or perceived is transformed and brought back to balance within us, both in our physical body and in our minds. When we are in balance, we encounter joy in the smallest of things. As living, feeling and sensitive beings we are always healing the imperfect within us even when that state is merely in the spirit or mind. When we lack, our hearts search for the cure, when we are in need of inner peace or relief from pain, we search outside of ourselves within our immediate surroundings for the salve.

The human body is the loyal subject of our thoughts, desires, fears and it will eventually process and transform those ideas into strengths or weaknesses by absorbing the essence of our emotions.  Here we find the premise that you are what you think.  Illness is the final destination of a thought gone astray, a fear un-allayed, a wrong not forgiven, an obsession not realized.

Nature is our mother and healer and helps us acquire that balance. We experience this when we consult our physicians and healers.  When we are prescribed medicines or treatments, they are invariably derived from some plant, mineral or product from the earth’s bosom.  Each element offering in turn a strength or quality we are lacking or have destroyed through excessive emotional imbalance.

As children of nature, our natural inclination is to heal and transform. If given a chance and encouraged along the way with a positive outlook or affirmation and the strength of inner convictions, man can overcome his illness and dis-ease. Natura or Gaia as she is sometimes known is our ally in the form of gifts from the earth.  It’s up to man to make clear and serene choices to attain any level of well being. It is the way of the universe that  each man and woman do this for themselves and the stronger and more loving guide the weaker in this journey of transformation when that knowledge eludes them.

Only the human spirit holds the key to compassion and love and this is the medicine that no other living being on Earth yields nor can give.  Yet, when it is given, it can heal and create miracles.

Myriam B. Gollan, Ph.D.

March 2007