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The Ageless Secrets

The Ageless Secrets

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Table of Contents
Foreword ..................................................................................................................4 Chapter 1:
The Age Old Truth ..............................................................................9 Chapter 2: Energy
Centers ...................................................................................24 Chapter 3: Accessing Your Inner
Immortality ..................................................36 Chapter 4: The Ancient
Rites ...............................................................................56 Chapter 5: Oriental Remedies for
Immortality .................................................70
Conclusion..............................................................................................................90

Foreword Is it still possible to live as long as Methuselah?

According to the Bible, Methuselah lived to the ripe old age of nine-hundred-and-sixtynine. It's
an open question as to whether or not this was his exact age at the time of death. The debate
over Methuselah's age has several schools of thought, which won't be touched upon here.
Regardless, the mystique surrounding the possibilities of humans living far beyond the normal
boundaries of a typical lifespan is just as intriguing today as it was centuries ago.

Longevity claims are nothing new, because every society on earth seems to have a few members
who live to a ripe old age. In this case, we're talking about living into your 90s and 100s.
Although many people would love to stick around as long as Methuselah, there's simply no
evidence that this is at all humanly possible in our modern world. However, it is possible to
become a supercentenarian or someone who has reached the age of 110.

Before the days of modern record keeping of birth and death dates, longevity claims were the
stuff of rumors, stories and myths passed from person to person. There wasn't a lot of focus on
the accuracy of a person's age back then, so everyone just sort of took an older person's word
when it came to their age. The old sage in the village could easily be pointed out as someone
who was wise because they had seen many generations come and go, and had survived long
enough to witness cultural changes, deadly illnesses and wars. People have always respected
those who seem to have won the longevity lottery, and we are sure they've got a secret about
how they do it.

These days, you'll notice that every time the media covers someone who has lived to the age of
100+ years, they are always asked what the secret to living such a long life is. As if they hold the
key answer that will allow the majority of us to follow suit. Well, instead of the key of life, these
older folks often just go about their daily business without overly obsessing about being
perfectly healthy.

The oldest recorded supercentenarian was Jeanne Calment (February 21, 1875 – August 4,
1997), a French woman who lived to the age of 122. And what did Jeanne attribute her longevity
to?

For one thing, she liked to stay in shape, taking up fencing at the age of 85. She also enjoyed
bicycling and kept at it until the age of 100. Jean believed that olive oil kept her looking youthful
and liberally poured it over her food and used it on her skin. But, she was no health nut. Jeanne
enjoyed smoking cigarettes up until she was 117, often drank port wine and ate 2 pounds of
chocolate each week.

So, when turning our attention to what kinds of things can help us, in this day and age, live
longer, we must look at the past as well as the current for answers.

As with most things in life, there are people who are interested in living as long as they can, and
those who seem to feel that whatever number of years you're given is not really up to us at all –
it's just fate.

Because you are reading this book, I'm going to assume that you fall on the optimistic side of
things. But, please understand that the information in this book is for your personal enrichment
only. And, while I do hope that you, indeed, live to a ripe old age, I cannot guarantee that
following anything you read within these pages will help you achieve that goal. Everyone is
different, and everyone who reads this information will

absorb it and use it differently. However, I'm of the belief that it sure doesn't hurt to be aware of
what's out there, so use it to your advantage if you wish.

Having said that, is this book going to take you on a fanciful journey to discover the hidden
Fountain of Youth?

After seeing how well that worked out for Ponce de Leon and others, I'd have to say no. There is
no water or elixir that you can kick back and sip on like fruit juice that magically wipes the years
away overnight. It would be great if there were such a thing, because it would make the quest
for longevity so much easier. However, anything worth having in life involves a certain amount of
effort and commitment. Looking and feeling younger than you do now means you'll have to get
off the couch and take some action. There's no getting around this.

This book will introduce you to ancient and modern concepts and techniques that explore the
prolonging of life and youth. You'll find a lot of East meets West here when it comes to
philosophy and practice. This is no accident. Eastern ideas about the

mind/body connection have been around for thousands of years, but are only now being taken
more seriously by those who traditionally practice westernized medicine.

If you grew up in a westernized environment, your view of healing often involves being given a
pill or an operation by a doctor. The eastern way of thinking is more focused on turning inward
and getting in touch with your natural energy to prevent disease and aging. This book leans
heavily towards the eastern view of self-healing. The Ageless Secrets are here for you to explore
if you are willing to embrace them. They cannot do anything for you unless you're ready to take
a step towards making some changes in your current lifestyle. You are the one who will make the
final determination on whether or not these secrets bring you any value. I'm just the messenger.

I wanted to write this book because I do believe that there are specific practices that a person
can do to prolong their youthfulness. As a matter of fact, people are beginning to live longer
these days. On July 9, 2009, the Associated Press (AP) put out a story proclaiming that
Centenarians (people 100 years old) are a fast-growing age group. A report by the National
Institute of Aging projects that by the year 2050 there will be 6 million Centenarians living
among the worldwide population. This longevity has a lot to do with advances in diet, lifestyle
and a reduction in life threatening diseases like heart disease and stroke.

So, who says we have to stop at 6 million?

Why can't it be 20 million or 100 million?

If the information in this book inspires you to shoot for membership in the 100-year old club, I
think that's a good thing. But, it's not just about making it to 100. It's also about quality of life.
Nobody wants to be an old geezer who can barely get out of bed in the

morning. What you should aim for is to be an extremely active and healthy 100-year old who
continues to have a zest for life.

Are you ready to become ageless?

Read on.

Chapter 1: The Age Old Truth Did Ancient People Really Live Longer than Us? Many people
believe that people who lived in ancient societies tended to live a lot longer than we do today.
After all, they didn't have to deal with a huge tear in the ozone layer, poisonous pesticides
sprayed on their food, exposure to dangerous levels of pollution, artificial additives in heavily
processed food, drug and alcohol addiction or the everyday stresses of modern day life.

A popular view of the ancient lifestyle is that people worked and lived in simple housing made
out of materials that came directly from Mother Earth. They made tools out of forged metal and
made clay earthenware to store and serve food. Their food came from the freshest sources of
plants, grains, vegetables and animals. Being surrounded by family and community was common
and most people felt like they were a part of the whole of humanity. At night, they gathered
around the fire and often shared stories and song until it was time to go to bed.

This simple lifestyle is thought to have contributed greatly to their being able to add extra years
onto their lives. While it's true that the ancient people had a much purer natural environment to
live in than we do today, the idea that many of them had a longer lifespan as a result, is more
theory than fact. It would be nice to think that they didn't face as much disease, hardship or
stress as we do, but this theory fails to take into

account one big advantage that we have that they didn't have…knowledge about how to fight off
common illnesses and properly repair physical injuries.

Ideally, if you were a strong young person between the ages of 20 – 30 back then, you should
have every reason to expect to live a long and healthy life. If there wasn't any war that you had
to go off and fight or defend yourself against, if you weren't a slave and if there was plenty of
food, water and shelter for you to live comfortably, you should have it made. Except that, just
like today, people experienced common injuries like broken bones that exposed them to internal
infections. A minor cold could turn into pneumonia. A virus, tumor or mysterious illness could
quickly debilitate an otherwise healthy person.

A lot of the treatments we take for granted today were not available to ancient peoples, and so
they tended to die early from not having any way to heal infections or diagnose and treat certain
illnesses. A lot of the human remains that have been recovered and studied by scientists have
belonged to people under the age of 40. This suggests that many people succumbed to minor
medical events that are considered very treatable today.

Yet, it's still an open question as to how long ancient people were capable of living in their day.
Researchers are currently studying this and every once in a while, come up with an intriguing
glimpse into ancient agelessness.

David Finch, a professor at the USC School of Gerontology, published a 2009 article in the Journal
of Aging, Humanities and Arts that detailed his research into the ancient writings such as the
History of Herodotus and the Roman Pliny's Natural History. The professor was looking for some
clues about how ancient people viewed longevity and less disease in relation to better nutrition.
In Greco-Roman writings, Herodotus is

considered "the father of history" and is identified as someone with knowledge about specific
diets and their effects on the human lifespan.

Now, before your eyes start glazing over, I want to assure you that I'm not going to go into a long
spiel about the writings of Herodotus, or even Professor Finch. Actually, I'm only going to relay
the story Herodotus told about Persian scouts meeting up with a group of Ethiopians (called
Athiops by Herodotus) from the 6th Century B.C.

Apparently, some Persian scouts were sent out on a spy mission to the upper Nile around Egypt.
While they were in the area now known as modern Sudan, they came across these ancient
Ethiopians and seemed to have a fairly pleasant visit with the Ethiopian king. The conversation
got around to health and the king wanted to know what kind of food the Persians ate to prolong
life.

The Persians thought they had this in the bag. They boasted that they drank wine and ate bread
that came from grain that was fertilized with dung. This was their secret for living up to the great
old age of 80.

The king and his entourage tasted some of this Persian wine and thought it was pretty good, but
there was one problem…it wasn't quite good enough. The king concluded that the dung was the
one element that was keeping the Persians from living a truly

long life. The king then went on to explain that their Ethiopian men often lived to the age of 120
years. Their secret was boiled flesh and milk. The amazed Persians returned home and related
the story to their people.

In some of his other tales about the Ethiopians, Herodotus related that the men were tall,
handsome and lived long lives. While Professor Finch doesn't necessarily believe that ancient
people lived past 100 on a regular basis. This story does bring up an interesting theory. As a
whole, ancient people didn't live any longer than us, but there seems to be pockets of people,
here and there, who had uncovered the secret to ageless living.

Discovering the Secrets of Longevity in Our Modern World In the 1970s, Dannon Yogurt ran a
popular commercial claiming that people of the Georgian region of Soviet Russia commonly lived
to be 100 or more due to their heavy consumption of yogurt. This commercial was a hit and led
to many Americans adding yogurt to their diet as a way to increase health and vitality. But, of
course, there's more to the story than that. While there are no studies to prove that yogurt
alone will extend your life, there are a lot worse things you can eat for nourishment. So, if you
enjoy yogurt, keep eating it, but it doesn't have to be Dannon or any other particular brand.

Getting back to the point of there being clusters of communities where people tend to live
longer, there are other provable case studies. The Republic of Azerbaijan is about the size of
Maine. The country was occupied by the Soviet Union from 1920-1991. They are a close-knit
people who strongly believe in community and

maintaining strong bonds among all generations. They have a lot of respect for their elderly
members, who have a prominent role in both family and community life.

The Azerbaijanis enjoy modern conveniences and are even fond of Western TV shows. However,
when it comes to diet, they traditionally eat lots of fruit, vegetables, eggs, milk, cheese, bread,
grains, herbs and yogurt. Their meat choices are lamb, mutton and sheep, which contain a lot of
animal fat. However, rural residents do not eat meat as often as the city dwellers. And, this diet
that is light on meat and heavy on fruit, vegetables, dairy and grains is thought to contribute to
the high incidence of longevity among the rural elderly in Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan has gained fame as having an extremely high percentage of people who live to be 100
or more compared to other world communities. Some of this longevity is due to genetics, but
the simple diet of cheap, healthy food that has been passed down from generation to generation
also is a big factor. The Azerbaijanis don't know much about cholesterol or this or that diet. All
they do is eat what their long living ancestors ate, stay active and enjoy close bonds with their
family and extended community.

So, this example seems to prove that eating, fresh, wholesome foods that are prepared simply
and without all the fancy sauces, additives and excessive sweetness, provides the body with
everything it needs to stay relatively healthy. In the U.S., the movement towards having more
farmers' markets, and making freshly grown fruits and vegetables more readily available to
urban dwellers is a good thing. In our culture, the convenience of processed foods has taken
over the average American diet, and it's time to get reacquainted with naturally grown food that
comes straight out of the earth.

A Russian magazine interviewed some elderly people in Abkhazia, an independent state near the
Black Sea, about their daily diet and found out that most of them ate a moderate amount of
lamb, liberal amounts of yogurt, fruits and vegetables and enjoyed

drinking wine. Their diet seems very similar the Azerbaijanis. Of course, the benefits of this
wholesome diet tend to disappear when it is replaced with a modern diet that includes lots
foods that are high in fat, sugar and calories.

Another group of people that are being studied by scientists because of their extraordinary
longevity is the Hunzakuts from the Himalayan Mountain region. These people live way up in the
mountains, which means they are somewhat remote from other communities, and many of
them live to be over 100 years old. But, this is not a new discovery. Back in 1920, this
picturesque place called the Hunza Valley was visited by a British researcher named Sir Robert
McCarrison. Dr. McCarrison was intrigued by the Hunzakuts overall health, vitality and longevity.

The Hunzakut people enjoy the distinction of being some of the world's oldest living people. The
elderly in their communities commonly live to be 100, 110 and even 120. Some people think that
this region is where the true Fountain of Youth resides. Even back in the 1920s, Dr. McCarrison
could easily see the distinction between the Eastern and Western diet and lifestyle. In the book
Hunza, Secrets of the World's Healthiest and Oldest Living People, by Dr. Jay M. Hoffman, Dr.
McCarrison reveals his personal observations. "Here is a land where people do not have our
common diseases, such as heart ailments, cancer, arthritis, high blood pressure, tuberculosis,
hay fever, asthma, liver trouble, gall bladder trouble, constipation or many other ailments that
plague the rest of the world. Moreover, there are no hospitals, no insane asylums, no drug
stores, no saloons, no tobacco stores, no police, no jails, no crimes, no murders, and no
beggars."

Only a small, closely-knit, isolated community could maintain such a Shangri-la type utopian
existence. Left to their own devices for centuries, the people in this region were naturally
friendly, hospitable and strong as horses. No wonder western visitors were amazed. They'd never
seen anything like it before or since. Because they live so high up in the mountains (8,000 feet),
not many wanted to make the journey to interfere with their little slice of heaven on earth. The
Hunza Valley is tucked away between the borders of four different countries: China, Russia, India
and Pakistan, yet was apparently rarely visited by anyone from these places.

The doctor also discovered that the Hunzakuts were immune to the common cold and the flu.
Imagine what it would be like to never know the misery of having a runny, stuffy nose or flu
symptoms. Of course, that ship has already sailed for most of us, and all we can hope is to
change our dietary and lifestyle habits so that we can cut down on the frequency of these
illnesses coming into our lives. Does this information give you pause for thought about the
human body's ability to fight off attacks from bacterial infections and viruses?

Hopefully.

In 1927, the British government appointed Dr. McCarrison Director of Nutrition Research in
India. This gave him the perfect opportunity to conduct experiments of the Hunza diet and its
effect on longevity. Please note that if you are against animal research, this section may be
offensive to you.

The doctor selected 1,189 albino rats for his first experiment. He decided to feed the rats the
equivalent of the Hunza diet for approximately 27 months, which is 45 human years. The rats
were fed the diet from the time they were born. The diet consisted of everything the Hunzakuts
ate, except for fruit. This diet consisted of cabbage, carrots, unboiled whole milk, water and a
weekly portion of meat with bones. At the end of the 27 months, the rats were killed and
examined for any diseases they may have developed. To the astonishment of Dr. McCarrison, the
rats were "remarkably free from disease." Overall, this group of rats did not die of natural
causes, had no infant mortality and had no trace of disease anywhere in their body.

The common thread that the Hunzakut people shared with other such enclosed communities is
the eating of simple, wholesome foods on a daily basis. They had constant access to locally
grown and organic fruits, vegetables, fresh dairy products and whole grains. Meat was a small
part of their diet.

Could this diet be a key secret to the Fountain of Youth?

If it is, the western world is certainly slow to embrace it. Despite this information being reported
over 80+ years ago, there is still not enough insistence from the medical community that people
adopt a diet of wholesome foods over processed ones. A lot of this has to do with the
commercial food industry being so powerful and making tons of money from processed foods.
Americans and Europeans have become addicted to eating lots of sugar, fat and empty calories.
Short of imprisoning everyone and force

feeding them organic foods, there's not much that's going to change until the majority of people
make healthier food choices.

Meanwhile, most people who are overweight and struggling with various illnesses, keep jumping
from one diet plan to another, hoping to find the one diet that quickly melts away the excess
pounds and transforms them into a super healthy person. Some don't even bother with diets;
they simply want to take the next miracle weight loss pill that supposedly helps them shed
pounds overnight. False claims, but it sells a lot of diet pills.

It's kind of a shame when you think about it. It seems like our modern society is losing the battle
to keep millions of people healthy enough to live to the age of 65 years old. Many people are
literally dying from obesity related complications. Oversized coffins are becoming increasingly in
demand as people who weigh more than 300 pounds need to be laid to rest with dignity.

Eating disorders are common due to an unhealthy relationship with food. Some people eat too
little (anorexia), some eat and then empty their stomachs immediately (bulimia), while others
suffer from chronic emotional eating (obesity). It's sad that so many people are not able to really
enjoy the food that they eat. If you are struggling with one of these eating disorders (or have in
the past) then you are all too familiar with the emotional roller coaster involved in living with
one.

Yet, the people who live in Hunza Valley don't ever experience such things. When they sit down
to eat, they aren't worried about how many calories are being consumed, how many carrots are
on their plate, if the milk is non-fat, 1% or 2% fat, if that piece of meat has too much fat on it, or
do they have the right mix of vegetables to keep their energy levels up. They truly get to enjoy
their food with family and friends in a hospitable environment.

Okay, so you and I are never going to live and work in this type of utopian setting. But, that
doesn't mean that we can't have a little slice of it for ourselves. In our modern world, I think we
tend to complicate things too much. Each year, there seems to be several new diets that come
out that promise to help us live long, healthy lives if we just do everything that it says. Deviate
one little bit and we fail. After that, you just wait for the next miracle diet to come out and
repeat the cycle.

This kind of thinking is what leads to yo-yo dieting and constant gaining and losing of large
amounts of weight, which isn't good for the body's metabolism. Eventually, the body goes off-
track and this opens up the door to disease.
Good Health is Really a State of Mind Have you ever heard that old saying, "If you think you can
do a thing, or think you can't do a thing, you're right?"

This is a simple, yet powerful statement about how our thoughts often control the success or
failure of whatever we attempt to do in life. It's really common for people to talk themselves out
of opportunities, because they don't feel that they can handle the challenge. You've probably
been in a situation where you were wishing for a change in

your personal circumstances and told yourself that if only you had the chance to do this or that,
things would be different. Then, out of the blue, a golden opportunity comes along that offers
you the chance to take a step towards getting what you want. However, this is when that little
nagging voice in the back of your mind pops up and takes center stage. "Well, let's think about
this for a moment," the voice says. "I know that I don't have any experience in doing this. What if
I fail?"

You begin listening to this voice and as you give it more weight, that golden opportunity starts
looking a bit sketchy. Self-doubt arises and begins raining on your parade. The less than
enthusiastic opinions of others chime in as well. "Are you sure you wanna get yourself mixed up
in this? It seems kind of risky/weird to me."

You start doubting your ability to take on this challenge because it has become scary in some
way. That little nagging voice keeps chirping away. "You know what? I'm not really comfortable
with this, so why don't I just let it pass and maybe someday I'll be able to handle this."

So, you drop it and let the opportunity pass you by. And, this could be about anything. People
who are filled with self-doubt often have a hard time moving forward in life. Setting a goal is
easy, but pursuing it with persistence takes a measure of strong belief in your ability to achieve
it. When it comes to personal wellness, a lot of people are stuck in a rut because they feel
overwhelmed by their inability to trust that they have the inner strength to pull it off.

So, this is why it's important to take a moment here and look at how your thoughts and feelings
have a lot of influence over your ability to live a healthy life. Negative thoughts have a lot of
power, but so do positive thoughts. The whole idea behind positive

thinking is to train your mind to provide you with strong reinforcement that leads to positive
actions. However, this is easier said than done.

"I wanna get healthy, but I've tried everything and nothing works."

This is a strong statement that is pretty common to hear. What this person really means is that
they've tried various things and haven't yet found a remedy that works for them. Most likely,
they've been chasing after too many solutions that offer false promises, and when those fail, it
can make a person feel like there's not much hope of ever achieving what they want. But, in life,
there's always hope that one day the answer to your problem can be found.

By declaring that nothing works, this sets that person up for yet another failure. The universe
responds to energy, and when you put negative energy out into the atmosphere, you get
negative energy back. So, if you start out on a new path with the belief that nothing works for
you, this belief causes you to eventually talk yourself out of completing your goal.

"I've never done this before, but I'm excited about learning a new way to get healthy."

This is a strong statement that puts you in the right frame of mind from the get go. You are
acknowledging that you have no prior experience with this new thing, but you're open to
discovering a different path that helps you achieve your goal of being healthier. You get to
choose how you approach this particular challenge.

Life is full of small decisions that can have a major impact on your life. Right this very moment,
you are on a journey of self-improvement that could enrich you in many ways. Your attitude and
mental thinking is going to have a lot to do with how far you go with all of this. When that
nagging voice of self-doubt pops up, simply ignore it and replace it with a self-empowering
thought or action.

How to Retool Your Mind and Body to Live Longer In the next several chapters, you'll be
discovering some age-old, yet simple techniques that are proven to be highly effective in
regenerating the mind, body and spirit. I don't how you happened to come upon this book, but I
believe there are no coincidences in life. Therefore, this must be your time for whole body
renewal.

You're probably already familiar with some of the methods in this book. They've been around for
ages, and are currently being practiced my millions. Yet, there are many more millions of people
who have never attempted to try any of these life-extending techniques. It's understandable,
because a lot of this information is often dismissed as "that New Age mumbo jumbo" by many
skeptics.

It's okay to be curious or skeptical about it, and if you are then hey, go ahead and try these
techniques anyway. You've got nothing to lose. If you feel they don't work for you then you can
at least get the satisfaction of knowing that it's not for you. But, if you try one or more and
discover that you are gaining your youth and vitality back, then it will all be worth making the
effort.

As I said earlier, I can't guarantee anything one way or another, because I don't know you
personally, or your level of dedication. What I do know is that many people in the U.S., and other
westernized countries around the world, are suffering greatly because they are stuck in an
unhealthy lifestyle.

People are slowly dying from bad habits that can be reversed if some positive changes are made.

Bad dietary habits and the eating of too many processed foods are causing people to gain excess
weight. When they try to lose weight by going on fad diets or popping useless pills, this just
causes their metabolism to go into a tailspin. And, then there are those who don't get enough
quality exercise, either because they don't like it, or they just don't want to bother doing any
more physical activity than is required for them to get around each day.

Let's not forget that silent killer called stress. Too much stress at the job and in one's personal life
can accumulate over time. When your body can't release this pent up stress in a healthy way, it
dissipates into your system. Stress is a major cause of high blood pressure, heart disease and
stroke.

The mind body connection is always in play and always working in your life whether you are
aware of it or not. Right now you have a great opportunity to learn how to get control over your
thoughts and emotions, and channel your energy into reshaping your physical body. By following
the secrets in this book, you will gradually see the layers of age peel away from your mind and
body in a way that you've never experienced before. If you truly believe that it's possible for you
to look and feel years younger, then you will become ageless.

Chapter 2: Energy Centers What is an Energy Center? When you are walking around during the
day you are surrounded by an invisible energy source. You can't see it, smell it or taste it, but it's
there with you at all times. Energy isn't just used to run household appliances or as fuel for cars,
it is also recognized by many people as a powerful source of healing for our mind and body.
Many Eastern healing traditions are centered around this concept of hidden energy. In fact,
practitioners of eastern style healing believe that each person has several different energy
centers (or points) that correspond to a specific part of the body. These energy points are called
Chakras.

Each of the body's main organs, glands and functioning systems has a chakra associated with it.
In the Indian language of Sanskrit, the word chakra means wheel. So, you can think of a chakra
as being a sort of mini spinning vortex that whirls around at a certain rate of speed – kind of like
a tornado. The chakra can pick up various energies and vibrations from anything that comes in
its path. And just like a tornado, it sucks all of this energy up into the center of the vortex like a
vacuum.

There are actually dozens of these spinning wheels to be found all over our body, but there are
seven main chakra centers that control most of these other chakras. They can also pick up
energy, as well as, radiate it outward. Your chakras are intimately connected to the health and
well being of the inside and outside of your physical body,

as well as, to whatever are going on in the immediate environment that surrounds you.
Therefore, when you walk into a busy office, your chakras will immediately pick up on the
vibrational energy all around you. They will absorb any negative or positive things that you
encounter.

For instance, if there's a lot of stress and pressure on you to get a task done as quickly as
possible, because the boss is breathing down your neck, all of this outward stress is turned into
energy that gets absorbed into your own personal energy core. This negative pressure can
disperse throughout your body and do harm to you, unless you become aware of these chakras
and how they can be used to your benefit.

The seven major chakra centers are related to your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual
essence. Your chakra centers also emit energy at the same frequency, so they work together in
harmony. A lot of the eastern philosophy on healing the body involves getting in touch with your
physical chakras that control your major energy centers. For example, there are chakras for your
heart, lungs lymph glands, immune system and circulatory system. All of the seven main chakras
are perfectly aligned with your spinal column in a vertical fashion. The seven main physical
chakra points are the crown, brow, throat, heart, solar plexus, spleen and root.

Each chakra also has its corresponding color that makes it easy for you to identify it when
looking at the chakra system on a chart.

Crown Chakra = Violet Brow Chakra = Indigo Throat Chakra = Blue Heart Chakra = Green Solar
Plexus Chakra = Yellow

Spleen Chakra = Orange Root Chakra = Red

When your chakra is active, it is believed that it radiates this color vibration as well. If you have
ever heard the idea about people having an aura that surrounds them, this is what they are
referring to. An aura is another way of expressing the idea that the human body is surrounded
by unique points of energy. Is your aura going to be different than someone else's aura? Yes,
because everybody's level of energy is constantly fluctuating and unique to that person.

Each individual chakra has its own center of influence over specific aspects of our mental,
emotional and physical well being. It is important to understand what each colorful chakra
represents in relation to our body because sometimes they can be out of balance. If you are sick
or unhealthy, this means that one or more of your chakra centers is out of balance. In order to
restore your health, you need to bring them back into balance with each other.

Here's how your chakras correspond to the glands in your body:

Crown Chakra = Pineal Brow Chakra = Pituitary Throat Chakra = Thyroid Heart Chakra = Thymus
Solar Plexus Chakra = Pancreas Spleen Chakra = Gonad Root Chakra = Adrenal

Maybe you think that it sounds kind of farfetched to think that you can influence your health
through these invisible energy centers. However, if you look at it from the perspective that the
human body is made up of energy, and is always surrounded by forces of nature, which includes
lots of energy, this really isn't so hard to believe. Again, it comes down to whether or not you
feel comfortable with this particular concept.

Chakras are power centers that absorb energy, disperse it throughout your body, and expel
excess energy into the atmosphere. They are always spinning at various speeds and levels, which
correspond directly to how you are feeling emotionally and physically. When your energy levels
are down, your chakras are spinning slowly. When your energy is up, your chakras are spinning
fast. Ideally, you always want to have your chakra energy centers spinning at a good pace – not
too slow and not too fast.

A Brief History of the Chakra Concept As you may have guessed by now, the concept and study
of chakras as we know it today first originated in India. Chakra healing has been practiced in that
part of the world for centuries. As was stated in an earlier chapter, the eastern philosophy about
medicine is one that always stems from the inside out. The mind, body and spirit all work in
harmony to heal specific ailments.

Ancient texts like the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (circa 200 B.C.) and Yoga Upanishads (circa 600
A.D.) mention chakras in the context of being psychic centers of consciousness. In the 7th
century, chakras had become an important part of Tantric yoga philosophy. The West was first
introduced to the concept of chakras in 1919 by Arthur Avalon and his book The Serpent Power,
which was a translation of 1577 writings called the Sat-CakraNirupana and 10th century
descriptions in a text called the Padaka-Pancaka. The Gorakshashatakam, another 10th century
text written about chakra meditation, also contributed to western understanding about this
healing concept.

Over the years, the westernized versions of chakras and energy centers have become
increasingly popular. The study and practice of chakra healing continues to grow and expand. As
more and more people are exposed to these concepts, it will slowly become intertwined with
western medicine and become more acceptable. There was a time when acupuncture was
considered "quack science" by the majority of the western medical community. Now, it's
considered a viable "alternative" treatment that can be included along with more conventional
methods of treating physical pain.

Maybe our culture is finally starting to get it. Healing the body does not have to involve a "one
size fits all" approach. Several methods can be combined to treat the whole person and not just
one small part. In our multi-cultural world, the concept of energy centers is another valuable
tool that people can use to improve their quality of life.

The Deeper Meaning of Chakras Previously you learned how chakras or energy centers
correspond to points inside of the physical body. But, they also have deeper meanings attached
to them. If you wanted to, you could spend hours studying these deeper meanings, but to save
you time and effort, I'm going to briefly discuss these additional elements.

Crown Chakra The crown chakra vibrates around your brain and is the energy center of intuition
and spirituality. This is the highest point of your chakra energy and it connects

you to the universe and a higher power. When it is out of balance, you may feel depressed. It is
also associated with brain disorders.

Brow Chakra The brow chakra vibrates around your pituitary gland and is the energy center of
intuition and focus for meditation. This is considered your third eye, which is also connected to
psychic abilities. When it is out of balance you may experience headaches, nightmares, problems
with vision and develop sinusitis.

Throat Chakra The throat chakra vibrates around your throat area and is the energy center of
endurance, communication and self-expression. This allows you to communicate your thoughts
and feelings to the world around you. When it is out of balance you may develop a sore throat,
tonsillitis, thyroid problems or have hearing difficulties. You may also experience problems with
communication like losing the ability to speak or speaking too much.

Heart Chakra The heart chakra vibrates around your heart and is the energy center of
compassion and love. This is where all of your various emotions are felt and processed. When in
balance you feel very satisfied with your relationships in life. When out of balance you may have
trouble expressing feelings of love for others, or accepting love from others. You may also
experience physical ailments such as heart conditions, high blood pressure and immune system
problems.

Solar Plexus Chakra The solar plexus chakra vibrates around your naval area and is the energy
center of personal power. This is where your feelings of self-worth, inner peace and tolerance
reside. When balanced, you have a strong sense of identity, are passionate and feel you can
accomplish just about anything. When it is out of balance you may feel a strong need to
dominate others or obtain security and wealth at all costs. Physical ailments include diabetes,
stomach problems, liver disease or ulcers.

Spleen Chakra The spleen chakra or sacral chakra vibrates around your reproductive area and is
the energy center of sexual expression and strong emotional feelings. This is also the place
where your feelings of friendship towards the people in your life are located. You are also very
open about sharing your feelings. When it is out of balance you may be prone to worry,
emotional issues and sexual problems.

Root Chakra The root chakra vibrates at the base of your spine and is the energy center of
belonging, survival and feeling secure in the world. This involves your connection to the earth
and nature. When balanced, your life is on solid ground. When it is out of balance you may have
a lack of trust about the natural environment or focus too much on material possessions. You
may also experience constipation, hemorrhoids or hip problems.

Chakra Healing When one or more of your chakra energy centers is out of balance, you want to
bring them back to a state of harmonious balance as quickly as possible before any major health
problems arise. Or, if you are already experiencing unwanted physical or mental symptoms, you
can seek out a remedy to help you heal and get back to a healthy state as soon as possible.

Chakra healing is more of an art than a science. Therefore, when you go to a chakra healing
practitioner you need to approach it with an open mind. The chakra healer has many tools at
their disposal to bring about this rebalancing. These tools may include chants, music, mantras,
meditation or special healing stones.

Before getting started, the healer will ask you several health-related questions designed to
pinpoint the exact area that they need to focus on. It's important that the healing session targets
the chakras that are currently blocked or off-balanced in some way. After they evaluate you, the
healer will select the tools to be used that they feel are most powerful for your situation.

Chakra Meditation One of the most popular methods of dealing with an unbalanced chakra is
chakra meditation. In general, meditation means getting into a completely relaxed state of mind
and then allowing yourself to absorb peaceful energy. During chakra meditation, you will focus
on each individual chakra energy center, starting from the root and moving all the way up to the
crown.

In your mind, you'll envision each whirling circle and how you think it looks. As you continue to
focus on it, your mind will help to release all of the energy for that particular chakra, and you'll
continue this energy flow upwards. As each chakra gains strength, the blockages that are causing
you problems will be removed.

As you see, this is a completely different way of approaching the concept of healing the mind
and body from various ailments. But, it makes perfect sense if you approach it from the
perspective that the mind can be a powerful ally when its energy is directed towards healing
yourself from the inside out.

Taking Care of Your Energy Centers Now that you know about chakras and energy centers, you
probably see your body in a whole new light. That's a good thing, because you will no longer
think that you are simply a collection of separate parts. You now understand that each section of
your body is interconnected with another section. Each organ is intricately a part of another. You
are a whole person and your energy connects you with others around you, as well as with your
environment.

In a way, this gives you more power and control over your own health. When you see a doctor
and he breaks the news that you are developing diabetes, heart problems or have a stress
related emotional issue, you often feel powerless to do anything except take some prescription
pills and hope it goes away.

With your new knowledge of energy centers, you can now focus on doing what is necessary to
bring your body back into harmony. If you have ever heard of cases where people have been
completely healed of a bad disease, but doctors can't explain it because all of their treatments
were ineffective, then you have been exposed to the

power of mind, body and spirit healing. Often those who were healed say that they strongly
believed that they'd be cured because of their belief in a higher power.

These people managed to tap into their healing energy without really being aware of what they
were doing. You too can begin tapping into this energy and see what kind of positive results you
experience.

Chapter 3: Accessing Your Inner Immortality The Eternal Quest for Immortality Throughout the
ages, people have dreamed about the possibilities of living forever. Immortality has always been
exclusively reserved for various gods and mythical beings, but we like to dream that there is
some secret source that holds the key to keeping our physical bodies alive for hundreds of years.

Why do we hold onto this idea so much?

Maybe it's because this earth realm is the only one we know. Life is full of people and animals
we love. We enjoy the beauty of nature and being a member of a community. While immortality
isn't the kind of thing that most people contemplate on a daily basis, when it does pop up in our
minds, we often fantasize what we would do if we could live forever.

Let's be honest. You and I just love being here on this planet and we wanna stick around for as
long as humanly possible. That's not so bad, is it?

In fact, it's a perfectly human desire.

While most people have to make due with their private fantasies, there have been a few people
throughout time that have had the money and power to try and find the hidden secret to
immortality. One such person was a Chinese King named Qin Shi Huang. He ruled ancient China
from 246 B.C. to 221 B.C.

Qin Shi Huang was a highly effective ruler and was responsible for the unification of China. He
considered himself to be the First Emperor and was skilled at economics and politics. In 1974, his
mausoleum was discovered and people marveled at the amazingly lifelike 8,000 terra cotta
soldiers created to protect his tomb.

But, this emperor never intended to be laid to rest in that tomb. In addition to his being a very
important ruler in his day, he was also known for being very afraid of death and evil spirits.
These fears made him extremely eager to try all sorts of remedies that promised to make him
immortal.

During his earlier travels, he had met a magician named Anqi Sheng, who claimed to be 1,000
years old. The emperor never forgot this extraordinary man and decided that he must send out
an expedition of ships to seek out this magician. Anqi Sheng had told Qin Shi Huang about the
elixir of life and now he wanted his people to bring this magic potion back to him so that he too
could live forever. Hundreds of young men and women were sent out in search of the mystical
Mount Penglai where Anqi Sheng was thought to reside. Unfortunately for the emperor, they
never returned.

Ironically, Qin Shi Huang ended up dying from taking mercury pills given to him by his court
physicians. The physicians were trying their best to come up with a formulation that would make
their leader immortal. Oh, well.

Centuries later, history would record the quest of Ponce de Leon and his famous search for a
similar elixir of life.

So far, no one has found this special elixir, so should we humans just give up and quit trying? We
could, but that would take all the fun out these sorts of quests, now wouldn't it?

What Immortality is Really About A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of
human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses. –
Hippocrates (Ancient Greek Physician)

Okay, if immortality isn't about finding that secret elixir that regenerates youth forever, what
does it mean for you in an everyday sense?

Maybe it's about gaining some kind of higher understanding of what it really means to be a
human being on this planet. Often we get caught up in life's unavoidable responsibilities like
going to school and getting decent grades, showing up at our job and putting in a full day's work,
making sure that pile of bills gets paid on time, taking care of a child or older relative who needs
us…we never think about getting sick until it hits us out of the blue.
An illness forces you to take stock of how you've been taking care of yourself like nothing else
does. It has a way of making us face our mortality for either a short time, or a long, extended
time depending on what the medical issue is. When you get a bad cold or the flu, all you want to
do is find a warm bed and crawl into it, or plop down on a cozy couch.

Sure, the world goes on around you, but you have a hard time keeping up with it. You feel like
crap and all of your energy has drained out of your body. You take some cold medicine and hope
it gets you through the day, but you're still stuck with a miserable

feeling. Your thoughts wander towards the origins of your current misery. Where did you pick up
these stupid cold germs?

Maybe that's not the question you should be asking yourself. Maybe you should be asking
yourself why you pick up those cold germs. If you take a moment to think about it, you'll realize
that you left yourself wide open to receiving those germs.

Have you been running yourself ragged lately?

Is your body getting enough protein and iron?

Have you been eating enough fruits and vegetables?

Are you really stressed out over work or a personal problem?

Are you feeling down or depressed about something?

All of these things can impact your immune system in a negative way. When you get sick you are
forced to slow down and take a look at what's going on in your life at the moment. The illness is
a sign that something's wrong with the energy around you, and it's causing you to become sick.
If you don't want to continue being sick, then you've got to figure out what you're going to do to
prevent it from happening again.

Make a decision to learn from your illness so you can start making small changes that can lead to
improved health. The part can never be well unless the whole is well. – Plato (Ancient Greek
Philosopher)

Often, when one part of your body breaks down, you tend to focus only on that one part. For
instance, when you get a headache, you feel a familiar throbbing pain that makes it hard for you
to concentrate on anything else. Technically, the headache is only happening in a small section of
your body, but the headache is only a symptom of something much larger. Because headaches
are pretty easy to cure for most people, you grab some pain relief medication and wait for it to
be over. However, the real reason why you got that headache remains hidden somewhere inside
of your body or outside in your surroundings.

For people who work in high stress conditions, tension headaches are quite common. The stress
being absorbed on a daily basis is concentrating into one area of the body. All of this negative
energy has to be dealt with in some way, so your body manifests a headache that causes the
blood vessels around your temple area to constrict. Blood isn't able to flow freely through those
veins so they cause pain to alert you that something is wrong.

The pain medication opens up the vessels and gets the blood flowing again. However, that's an
artificial fix. Unless you take a look at the whole picture and deal with the cause of your
headaches (excessive stress), they will keep coming back again and again. The medication can
only treat the temporary physical discomfort, but it does nothing for your stress. Men worry over
the great number of diseases, while doctors worry over the scarcity of effective remedies. – Pien
Chiao (Ancient Chinese Physician)

Have you ever watched a medical drama on TV where the doctor looks solemnly at the patient
laying in the hospital bed and says, "Sorry, but there's nothing more that I can do."

The patient has one of two reactions. They become visibly upset and begin crying, or a stoic look
washes over their face and they turn away and stare at the wall or out the window. This is a
dramatic turning point in the story and you get a foreboding feeling that this patient is not going
to survive.

Western medical science teaches us from an early age to trust our doctors and always look to
them for the answers to our medical problems. But, sometimes they are not able to come up
with any type of satisfactory answer for us. That's when it's easy to become scared, because if
modern medical science can't fix the problem, then maybe there's no hope of recovery.

Modern medicine has come a long way in the past 50 years. People are surviving diseases and
rare illnesses that used to be hard or impossible to treat. Diagnostic equipment has become
more sophisticated and easier to use, so that your whole body can be seen scanned in just
minutes. It's really impressive. And yet, they still don't have all the answers.

The human body is so complex that it may take another 1,000 years before most illnesses can be
cured by one or two visits to the doctor. So, in the meantime, you need to take more
responsibility of your own health.

Leaving your health entirely up to medical science is not a good way to extend your days on
earth. Before healing others, heal yourself. – Gambian Proverb

Some people have such a strong nurturing instinct, that they always put the needs of others
before themselves. Being a giver is a great quality to have, and more people should be less
selfish, but when it comes to taking care of your health, you should not keep pushing this aside
for later. Sometimes later is too late.

Caregivers often feel guilty about taking the time to focus in their own personal needs. They get
such deep satisfaction out of taking care of other people that they have a hard time feeling like
their needs are just as important. But, the main problem with this type of existence is that
sooner or later the caregiver body breaks down from all of this outward focus.

Their bodies are out of balance because there's too much energy going out and not much
coming back in. Most are totally oblivious to this, of course, until they come down with a major
illness. Even then, they try to get out of bed and go through their familiar routine.

What they don't realize is that by putting some time into taking care of their own well being,
they are giving their loved ones a wonderful gift – the ability to spend more time together.
Caregivers should always spend some time rejuvenating their mind and body. The mind has great
influence over the body, and maladies often have their origin there. – Moliere (French Playwright
and Actor)

People who walk around with a chip on their shoulder are often good candidates for all sorts of
disease and illness. Those who put out a lot of negative vibes by being angry, insensitive and
mean have deep seated issues that they're not dealing with.

Something from their past is bugging them and these hidden issues are literally eating away at
their quality of life. Oh, I know that it's hard to feel sorry for people like this,

because they spend so much time making other people's lives miserable. The angry, bitter
person doesn't really have any good friends because they spend so much time pushing people
away. If you get too close, you might discover how insecure they really are inside.

On the flip side, you've got the people who are real downers to be around. That old Debbie
Downer skit on Saturday Night Live is so funny because it's true – there are people like this in
real life. You don't dislike them like you would an angry person, but their annoying habit of
always looking at life from a negative perspective drives you nuts.

Negative people are uncomfortable to be around because they feel unhappy most of the time.
Unfortunately, the more they indulge in their negative thoughts and behaviors, the more they
attract misery into their lives. Just like you can think yourself well, you can also think yourself
sick.

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the
future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly. -
Siddhartha Bautama Buddha (Ancient Spiritual Teacher and Founder of Buddhism)

Sometimes we can get so caught up in the past that we forget that we've got a present to live in.
We all have memories from our past that we treasure. Every now and then we like to pull them
out, examine them and reflect on how they make us feel. When we're done, we put them back
into our memory banks to enjoy another time.

For some people, the past never goes away, but continues to be with them on a daily basis.
When a person feels a great sense of loss, they can sometimes mentally stay in that place that
made them happy. They may feel that their present life doesn't have

much to offer them, and cannot compare to those days gone by when everything was so much
better.

There are others who spend a lot of their time worrying about what might happen. They conjure
up all sorts of bad scenarios in their head and can't seem to completely relax because they
expect these imaginary things to come true.

The only way to truly appreciate life and enjoy it is to be fully present and aware of every
moment.

Live in rooms full of light; Avoid heavy food; Be moderate in the drinking of wine

Take massage, baths, exercise, and gymnastics; Fight insomnia with gentle rocking or the sound
of running water; Change surroundings and take long journeys; Strictly avoid frightening ideas
Indulge in cheerful conversation and amusements; Listen to music. - A. Cornelius Celsus (Ancient
Roman Encyclopedist)

The above quote came from an Ancient Roman writer, but it sounds like something you could
hear nowadays from an enlightened person who is really into enjoying life. Billions of dollars are
spent each year on various health remedies, and yet, here it is all laid out for us in simple
language. Most people would find this advice pretty easy to follow.

You can change it up and add your own touches, but basically this is a pretty good blueprint for
nourishing your mind and body. Knowledge is like a garden; if it is not cultivated, it cannot be
harvested. – African Proverb

The best knowledge tends to get passed down throughout the ages. The only reason why we
know anything about chakras or yoga is because someone valued these teachings enough to
translate them. In our modern era, eastern philosophy on health and spirituality has been
embraced and adapted into western culture.
Ancient gurus continue to be influential and inspiring to modern Indian gurus, who then pass
along their interpretations to the rest of us. Here is just a small glimpse of some of the modern
day teachers of mind and body healing:

Swami Sivananda Swami Sivananda studied medicine in Tanjore and became a doctor. He
practiced medicine in Malaysia for 10 years and always treated the poor at no cost. Gradually, he
began to feel that medicine could cure the physical body, but not the spirit. His spiritual quest
brought him back to India where he ran a charitable clinic. His yoga focuses on proper breathing,
relaxation, a vegetarian diet and positive thinking.

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is the founder of Isha Yoga, which promotes the
belief that the body is a temple of the spirit. Good health is considered to be important to both
spiritual and physical development. Practitioners believe that Isha Yoga transforms a person's
inner chemistry and releases emotional, mental and physical blocks.

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is the creator of Transcendental Meditation and
the movement that supports his philosophies and techniques. This traditional form of yoga is
said to help a person achieve a higher state of consciousness by increasing mental alertness.
While the mind stays alert, the body is completely relaxed.

Bharat Thakur Bharat Thakur is the founder of Artistic Yoga, which blends ancient yogic
techniques with modern experimental methods. By focusing on vigor, stamina, flexibility, body
awareness, alertness and meditation, a person can get relief from back and gastric problems,
lose weight and increase energy.

Mata Amritanandamayi Mata Amritanandamayi is a much loved and revered spiritual leader in
India. Her nickname is the "Hugging Saint" because she hugs and enjoys every person who
attends her talks. She has always felt a deep attachment to her fellow human beings. Her calm
voice and soothing words provide a welcome retreat from the stresses and worries in the world.

He who has health has hope, he who has hope, has everything. – Arabian Proverb

Finally, no matter what your current state of health may be, you owe it to yourself to keep
reaching for your own version of immortality. Reclaiming your youthful vitality and feeling
fantastic is within your reach. Never give up hope that you can achieve this goal.

The 3 Keys to Inner Immortality You are now stepping into a place where you can begin gaining
access to your own immortality. This is the kind of immortality that exists inside of your mind. If
you follow these 3 principles, you will gain more inner peace, strength and wisdom.

Meditation Almost every time you turn on the TV you see an advertisement for a medication
that helps to lower high blood pressure or reduce your chances of having a heart attack or
stroke. The pharmaceutical companies are selling a ton of these pills and making millions off of
people who are suffering the ill effects of a stress-filled lifestyle. Doctors prescribe these pills as a
quick way to deal with the problem and reduce the effects of these alarming symptoms before
the body reacts in a catastrophic way.

While these pills are helpful to many people, they can have bad side effects that make taking
them a risk in itself. I won't go into what these side effects are here but you can

easily go online and research these medications yourself. The point is that taking pills to deal
with stress, and stress related illnesses, is usually the first remedy that is offered to those who
are having these issues. But, what if you could get your blood pressure down in a completely
natural way – would you choose that method instead?

If so, meditation is the perfect all natural remedy for any sort of stress related health problems.
You may already know a little bit about meditation, because it's gotten a lot of publicity over the
years. Basically, meditation is a practice where you sit quietly for several minutes and allow you
mind and body to relax and focus only on non-stressful thoughts. The traditional goal of
meditation is to create enlightenment towards a deeper understanding of yourself and the world
around you.

For centuries, spiritual leaders and followers of many persuasions have practiced meditation. It is
well known that monks in China, Japan and Tibet spend years mastering the art of meditation.
Meditation came to western countries mainly from the teachings of gurus and yoga masters in
India. Surprisingly, there is also a centuries old tradition of meditation among Christian spiritual
leaders and followers as well.

Christians tend to label it as "deep contemplation" or "reflection" instead of meditation. While

there are several different methods and schools of thought regarding meditation, it all boils
down to the same simple idea of going into a state of calmness and relaxation.

One of the great things about meditation is that anyone can do it. Age, race or religion is not a
barrier to learning and practicing this technique. To begin meditating, all you need is a quiet
place to sit, 15 to 20 minutes of free time and a desired method of meditation. There is no right
or wrong way to meditate, you can do it casually, or follow a popular method. It's important that
you choose a meditation style that works

best for you personally. It's also okay to try different methods. If one doesn't work, another may
be more appealing to you.

If you're still wondering if meditation is a viable alternative to taking pills for stress relief, there
have been all sorts of research studies conducted on the effects of meditation by reputable
institutions. Because of its positive benefits to mental and physical health, meditation has
proven to be a fascinating subject to study.

A study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conducted a mortality rate study on people age
55 and older. The first group practiced Transcendental Meditation and the second group used
other relaxation methods of achieving improved health. The study was conducted for 8 years.
The findings were that those practicing TM lived 30% longer than the people in the control
group. This is considered a remarkable achievement. They also report a reduction in common
stress related problems like anxiety, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

A study featured in the American Journal of Hypertension reported that a group of people doing
meditation had a 23% reduction in use of hypertension drugs than those who did not meditate.

The American Heart Association informs us that numerous studies show that meditation can
increase artery health by at least 69% when done regularly.

Two recent studies did by Charles Drew University – Los Angeles and the University of Hawaii –
Koala involved African American and Native Hawaiian participants. The studies were to show the
effects of Transcendental Meditation on depression. Over a 9 to 12-month period, there was an
overall 48% decrease of depression in those who were doing TM.

How to Do Transcendental Meditation Since the 1960s when the Beatles spent some time
hanging out with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, there has been much written and discussed about
Transcendental Meditation (TM). These days, it is one of the most popular methods of
meditation for people around the world. While there are still some stereotypes about those who
engage in TM, most people accept that TM is a great way to clear your mind, get focused and
feel more at peace.

It is recommended that you do TM at least 3 times a day for 20 minutes for maximum benefit.

Step 1 – Find a room where you can be completely alone. Ideally, the room should have a
soothing color. Clear the area of any distractions – you could even use a closet for this. Find a
comfortable chair to sit in, or put some cushy cushions or pillows on the floor. This is now your
designated meditation space.

Step 2 – Choose a short, simple phrase for your Mantra. A mantra can be a word like "ohm" or
"love" or "peace."

Step 3 – Set a timer for 20 minutes. Sit down and close your eyes. Focus only on your own
breathing. When you feel a sense of calm come over you, begin repeating your mantra word in
your mind or out loud. Thoughts will come to you and when they do go ahead and acknowledge
them, because you can't completely clear your mind of these thoughts. Allow them to drift away.
Certain truths will come to you while meditating.
How to Do Mindfulness Meditation Another extremely popular form of meditation in the U.S.
and elsewhere is Mindfulness Meditation. This form of meditation is all about focusing your
mind on the present, gaining insight and learning not to judge yourself. It also has lots of
beneficial health effects including improving mood and boosting the immune system.

It is recommended that you do Mindfulness Meditation at least 2 times a day for 1520 minutes
for maximum benefit.

Step 1 – Find a quiet space or room to sit in. Make sure your head, neck and back are straight,
but not stiff. Set a timer for 15 or 20 minutes.

Step 2 – Focus your mind only on what's happening right now. Become very aware of your
breathing and feel your belly rise and fall in rhythm. Feel the air enter and leave your nose and
mouth. Pay attention to how each breath you take changes from the next.

Step 3 – Make a mental note of thoughts drifting in and out of your mind. Don't engage them –
just acknowledge they are there. Remain calm and focused on your breathing while these
thoughts come and go. Quietly observe thoughts of anxiety, fear, worry or hope while not
judging yourself one way or another. These thoughts are coming from your inner being and will
bring you insight.

Step 4 – As your meditative session comes to a close, keep still for a couple of minutes and allow
your mind to become aware of your immediate surroundings. Open your eyes, get up and
appreciate being here.

Positive Thinking Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude. – Zig Zigler

Every day you wake up in the morning feeling good, bad or indifferent about yourself and your
life. From the moment your feet hit the floor, your mental attitude is already determining what
type of day you'll have. Most likely, you never give this much thought, but it's true. Okay, I know
you're thinking that you can't possibly control everything that happens to you during the day, so
what does your state of mind have anything to do with anything?

It's true. You don't really know what sorts of obstacles may face you in the coming hours. Or,
maybe you do and aren't looking forward to it. Maybe you're expecting to have a good day, but
something ominous is waiting around the corner. We really never know, but let's look at attitude
from a different perspective for a moment.

A little boy by the name of Mattie is suffering from an incurable disease that is slowly robbing his
body of oxygen and mobility. He is relegated to spending all of his waking hours in a customized
wheelchair. He cannot bath, dress or feed himself and is totally dependent on others for his
personal needs. However, he has such a giving spirit that when he found a nickel on the
sidewalk, his mom urged him to keep it, but he insisted in returning it to its rightful owner.

In later years, Mattie went on to share his special thoughts about love and caring in a best-selling
book. His book attracted lots of attention and he eventually appeared on the Oprah show. When
Oprah announced that she was thinking of retiring after her 20th season, Mattie wrote her a
thoughtful letter and told her why she needed to reconsider and continue with the show. His
letter prompted Oprah to do another 5 years.

Unfortunately, Mattie passed away from his debilitating disease, but his spirit continues to live
on, and Oprah proclaimed on one of her last shows that he was one of her alltime favorite
guests. So, what did it take for Mattie to wake up and face each day?

Probably a lot of inner courage.

Yet, he did so with an amazingly positive attitude for such a young person. And, because he
shared his positive view about life with others, he had a major impact on millions – and
continues to do so even today.

The power of positive thinking can definitely influence how you handle the obstacles that come
your way. We could all learn a thing or two from Mattie about how to keep our inner light
shining throughout the day. When good things are happening, we can be grateful. When bad
things are happening, we can make the most of it by showing we have determination and
strength to get through anything.

You can motivate yourself to engage in more positive thinking by reading or speaking positive
affirmations about yourself and the things you wish to accomplish. You can find lots of great
affirmations in books and online, or write your own. Here are examples of affirmations:

I relinquish my anger, let go of impatience and accept peace and joy into my heart.

I am open and receptive to all the universe has to offer me without limits, restrictions, judgment
or criticism.

I take the initiative to bring about change in my life and I believe I am worthy of success.

Visualization Visualization is the mental technique where you allow an image of something you
desire to come into your mind. You focus intensely on this image, while at the same time, letting
yourself believe that this image is already a reality. Basically, you are visualizing something that
you wish to have happen and allowing your mind to think that it is already happening.

If you have ever had a daydream about something then you are already familiar with how to
visualize a person, place or event. Daydreaming and visualization are very similar, except that
when you visualize, you are much more focused on something in particular that you want to
bring into your life.

Visualization is often used with positive affirmations to speed up the process of attracting
whatever someone desires. There's a lot of discussion about what makes this a powerful
technique, but you don't really need to spend a lot of time contemplating how or why it works.
All you should care about is that it is another tool you can use to bring about positive changes in
your life.

Successful people often use visualization to achieve a goal. Top athletes see themselves breaking
records or scoring a lot of points to win a game. Entrepreneurs see people buying their products
and services. World leaders see their ideas and policies taking hold in their countries.

Here is another simple technique that you can easily do anywhere and at anytime. It doesn't
require any money or making a special effort. You can choose to keep your eyes open or closed.
You could be riding in a car, bus, plane or train while visualizing. Or, you could be taking a stroll in
your neighborhood or the park.

If you want to make your visualizations even more powerful, you can create a dream board or
book. All you do is cut out pictures that represent the things that you desire and glue them onto
a piece of cardboard, or into a scrapbook. When you look at these images, you can more easily
see exactly what it is you want. This makes your desire a lot more real in your mind.

For instance, if you desire to own a new car, you could find a picture of the exact make and
model you wish to own. Paste it into your book and maybe write "my new car" next to it. Go one
step further and while looking at the picture, you imagine yourself driving around in this car and
going to various places. Smell the interior and allow yourself to use the stereo and various
amenities that come with your car.

Don't spend time wondering when your visions will come true – that's up to the universe. Just
keep doing them and you'll eventually attract what you desire.

Chapter 4: The Ancient Rites The 5 Tibetan Rites to Eternal Youth Many years ago a British
officer, Colonel Bradford, who was stationed in India, decided to go on a little adventure. During
his time in this enchanting country, he'd often heard stories from wandering villagers about a
group of monks living in a remote monastery who knew the secret to eternal youth. At first the
Colonel thought it was just a fantastical story, but as he kept hearing it repeated by several other
people familiar with these monks, his curiosity grew into a strong desire to discover if it was
true.

Thus, he decided to set out to find this monastery and meet these miracle monks for himself.
The only problem was that no one knew the exact location of the monastery. Undaunted by this
obstacle, he kept gathering as much information as he could. He marveled at the stories told to
him about old men becoming young again after they'd lived among these monks for a time.
Illnesses mysteriously vanishing before their eyes. Could this really be possible?

Although he was only 40 at the time, Colonel Bradford was already experiencing the signs of
premature aging. The rigors and stress of a lifetime of military service was taking its toll on his
health. If there was a way to reverse the aging process, he would be the first to participate – if
only he could find the source for this Fountain of Youth.

His curiosity quickly turned into an obsession and while he didn't find the location of the monks
while in the service, it had never quite left his mind. Years went by and the retired Colonel
moved to California, lived his life and continued growing old. As he reached his twilight years, he
decided that he must give this Fountain of Youth thing

one more shot. He gathered up all of his notes and returned to India determined to not give up
until he found the hidden monastery.

Bradford relied on his years of experience while in India to piece together a more exact location
for the fabled remote area. Through his network of contacts there he felt he finally had enough
credible information to set off on an expedition to the remote regions of the Himalayan
Mountains. This was no small task for an elderly man to take on, but there was nothing in this
world that was going to stop him now.

After a difficult trek, Colonel Bradford laid eyes on the legendary monastery that held the secret
to eternal youth. The friendly monks welcomed him in and he was free to stay there as long as
he wished. One of the first things that he noticed was that there were no "old" people living
there. In fact, he was the oldest person among them. All of the monks were filled with lots of
energy and youthful vitality. They were strong, healthy and mentally fit as a fiddle.

At a later time, when he was recounting his story, he remarked, "I was like a fish out of water. I
marveled at everything I saw, and at times could hardly believe what was before my eyes." Being
an old man who needed the assistance of a walking cane, he knew that he was in for quite an
experience of a lifetime.

After spending many weeks at the monastery and following some of the practices of the monks,
one day he found himself inside of a library filled with ancient manuscripts. This room contained
centuries old secrets that have been carefully preserved in this remote place.

However, it wasn't the manuscripts that caught his attention; it was the full length mirror sitting
in one part of the room. This was the first time he'd had a chance to see his reflection since he'd
arrived – and the image he saw in that mirror startled him.
As Colonel Bradford stepped in front of the mirror, his eyes were fixated on the man he saw
before him. It took him a few moments to accept that the man he was looking at was indeed
him. Why, he looked 15 years younger!

Amazed, he realized that all of the stories that the villagers had told him about the remote
monastery that caused old men to become young again were true. He knew because it had now
happened to him. To achieve this miracle reversal of time, all he had done was eat a simple,
healthy diet, listen to their teachings and follow the 5 Rites as the monks had instructed.

The monks believe that the body has 7 energy centers called Chakras that are like spinning
wheels that move at a high rate of speed. This is the same mind/body health philosophy that is
popular in other Asian countries. However, the monk's teachings included their own brand of
yoga that was created to invigorate these energy centers and promote good health and
longevity.

This style of yoga would later become known and the 5 Tibetan Rites or T5T for short. A few
more years passed before Colonel Bradford returned to California. The people who knew him
before he left could barely believe their eyes. He had left there an old man and came back a
youthful one. Most people who didn't know him well guessed his age to be somewhere in the
early 40s, but he was really in his early 70s! Not content to keep this Fountain of Youth to
himself, he shared his knowledge of the T5T with others in India and in America. Soon, it spread
throughout the U.S.

How to Do the 5 Tibetan Rites The T5T are a group of yoga exercises that was developed by
Tibetan monks living in a rugged mountain region. These movements were designed to be
performed in a continuous fashion and are excellent for increasing stamina and strength. They
should be performed early in the morning or in the evening for 10-20 minutes. The maximum
number of repetitions you should do is 21.

You should start out very gently and do only a few repetitions at a time until you get used to
each movement. Most people will need an adjustment period to build up their agility and
strength, so don't be concerned if you can only to a few reps at first. If you cannot do a specific
movement at all, it's okay to skip it. Or, you may find a way to modify it and make it easier for
you to perform.

If you are healthy and fit: You should start out by doing 3 repetitions of each exercise. Gradually
increase the repetitions as you gain strength and endurance. If you are overweight, have health
problems or are out of shape: Do only one out of the first 3 exercises for the first 3 days. This
allows you to slowly build up strength. If you feel like continuing, then add on one more exercise
per every 3 days. Keep repetitions low until you gain strength and endurance. You can also
prepare your body for the 5 Rites by walking every day.
These exercises are meant to be a positive addition to your life, so don't force yourself to do
something that makes you uncomfortable. Each movement has its own health benefits so feel
free to use one or all.

A word of caution: If you have any pre-existing medical conditions like heart problems, multiple
sclerosis, arthritis of the spine, Parkinson's Disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure,
hyperthyroid problems, vertigo or take medication that makes you dizzy,

please consult your doctor before doing these exercises. The above health conditions may be
aggravated by spinning and stretching movements. If you experience any uncomfortable side
effects after doing these movements, please consult your doctor.

Proper Breathing An important element of the 5 Tibetan Rites is proper breathing while you are
performing the movements. You will inhale and exhale at certain points of the exercise.

Deep Breathing Practice

Inhale Hold breath in your lungs for a beat Exhale Hold your empty lungs a beat

Rite #1: Spinning Spinning is probably something you did as a young kid for fun. You twirled
around and around until you got dizzy and this made you laugh. It just so happens that the very
first rite brings back this old childhood favorite. This is a very simple move that is designed to get
the chakras in your body spinning energetically.

Because you are now an adult, you should not attempt to do a large amount of spins starting
out. After about 6 repetitions you will begin to feel very dizzy, this is common for beginners.
When you do get real dizzy, this is your cue to stop. Sit down or lay on the floor and allow your
body to recover. In fact, it's better to not even let yourself get to the point of extreme dizziness.
When you feel mildly dizzy you should end there.

Here's a tip to reduce your dizziness during this movement. Dancers and figure skaters are
famous for their ability to spin around like a revolving top for many repetitions without stopping.
When they are learning how to do this, they are told to focus their eyes on a specific point and
stare straight ahead. As your body turns, keep your eyes on that point for as long as possible.
Turn your head around quickly and focus your eyes again on that same point. Mastering this trick
cuts down a lot on the dizziness.

Let's Get Started Important: Always spin from left to right.

Stand completely erect and stretch both arms out to your sides in a horizontal direction. Your
arms should be lined up with your shoulders and your palms should be facing down. Begin
spinning your body around like a top for up to 21 repetitions.

Breathing: Inhale and exhale deeply while doing each spin movement.

Rite #2: Head and Leg Raises The second rite continues the stimulation of your chakra centers.
For this movement you'll need to lay down on the floor. It's best to lay on a rug, carpet or
exercise mat. This movement is also very simple to do and you probably have done it before in
the past. When you lay down on the floor you want to keep your body as straight as possible.

If you are older or out of shape, please do not overexert yourself on this one. Remember that
everything is achievable with time and effort, so if you find that you cannot lift your head or legs
up off the floor that much, do what you can and feel good about making the effort. Eventually, it
will get easier.

The Colonel relates a story about an elderly man who was in one of his T5T classes. The man was
very old and weak and could barely lift his legs into a straight position. Instead of giving up on
the movement, the man decided to bend his legs while hanging them a little in the air. This was
all he could do and he was comfortable with it. Gradually, he gained his strength and at the end
of three months could do the movement perfectly.

Let's Get Started Lie down on the floor or mat and place your arms tightly against your body. Lay
your hands flat on the floor alongside of your hips. Keep your fingers close together. Raise your
head off of the floor while tucking your chin into your chest. At the same time, raise your legs off
the floor, while keeping your knees very straight, in a vertical position. Hold this position for a
moment or two, and then allow both your head and body to lower back down to the floor.
Repeat this movement up to 21 repetitions.

Breathing: As you lift up your head and legs, breathe in deeply. As you lower your head and legs,
exhale.

Rite #3: Back Arches Rite number three is a movement that allows you to focus your attention
inward. The monks believe that everything that we are as human beings begins from within us.
The Colonel noticed that while he watched the monks perform these rites in unison, they
seemed to turn off all outward distractions. The full force of your energy is hidden inside of you
and by focusing inward; you can harness this energy to rejuvenate both mind and body.

Back arches should be done immediately after the head and leg lifts. The first three movements
work in harmony to stimulate your energy levels and get you mentally centered.

Let's Get Started Kneel down on a rug or mat and keep your body fully straight. Arms should be
down at your sides and palms laid flat against the hips. Slowly bring your head forward and tuck
your chin against your chest. Next, bring your head all the way back and lean your body back as
far as possible. As you does this second movement allow your arms to

bend. Brace your arms against your back hips for support. Return to an erect position and relax
for a moment. Repeat this movement up to 21 times.

Breathing: Inhale deeply as you arch your back. Exhale as you return to an erect position.

Rite #4: The Table Now we are at a point where you will need to extend a little more effort to do
this particular movement. Starting from a sitting position, you're going to turn your body into a
table. I know it doesn't sound comfortable, but it's really not that bad once you get used to
doing it. Remember, your body is very flexible and can be stretched into various positions once
the muscles are trained.

Many elderly and out of shape people have a difficult time doing this fourth rite when they first
attempt it. It requires a certain amount of strength to be able to lift your body up into the table
position. Colonel Bradford admits that he had a really tough time with it in the beginning, and so
did the older people in his classes. However, with persistence most were able to complete the
movement after a while and add on many more repetitions as time went on. This may be a
movement that you'll need to modify for the time being and then go at your own pace until you
become stronger. For instance, you can use an exercise ball or a bench to help you.

Let's Get Started Sit down on the floor and put your legs straight out in front of you. Spread your
feet about 12-inches apart. Your back and torso should be straight. Your arms are at your sides
and your palms are face down on the floor a little ways from your hips.

Lean your head forward and tuck your chin into your chest. Gently drop your head backward as
far as it can go. Using your arms and legs for support, raise your body up off the floor while
keeping your arms straight. Your knees should bend to form the "legs" of the table. When you
are in the correct position, the top of your body should be completely flat – just like a coffee
table.

Tense up your muscles and hold this position for a few moments. Allow your muscles to relax as
you return to the original sitting position. Rest a moment or two before repeating up to 21
repetitions.

Breathing: Inhale deeply as you raise your body up into the table position. Hold your breath as
you tense your muscles. Exhale fully as you relax and return to a sitting position. Keep up your
rhythmic deep breathing during the rest period.

Rite #5: Modified Cobra This fifth and final rite increases your strength, flexibility and balance
and is done as one continuous movement. By now, your chakra centers are fully stimulated and
you are supporting this renewed energy and extending your longevity. The previous exercises
should have warmed your body up by this point, making this movement easier to perform.

Important: Your hands and feet should be two feet apart during the entire movement.

Let's Get Started Lie down with your face towards the floor. Lift your torso up by extending your
arms up straight (similar to a push up). Palms are flat on the floor. Support your legs with your
toes. Lean your head back as far as it will go and arch your back at the same time.

Push your hips up off the floor as far as you can until your body forms an upside down "V"
position. Tuck your chin into your chest and hold for a moment. Relax your muscles as you allow
your body to come back down into the original position. Perform this movement up to 21
repetitions.

Breathing: Inhale deeply as you raise your body. Exhale as you lower your body.

Benefits of the 5 Rites There are many people who perform these 5 Tibetan Rites every day and
report that they enjoy them and have a renewed mind and body. It is said that Colonel
Bradford's gray hair actually returned to its original color. While this may not happen for you,
some of the widely reported benefits others are experiencing are:

Improved vision Improved memory Improved posture Improved digestion Feeling more
energized Reduction of mood swings Relief from stress and muscle tension Body toning and
elimination of excess fat Feeling relaxed and generally more happy Increased physical strength,
stamina and flexibility

Maybe by now you're wondering if these 5 simple exercise movements can really do all of this
for a person. Well, one thing is for sure, you'll never know unless you give it a try. Everyone is
different and your results may be the same or unique from other people's experience with this.
The important thing to remember is that these rites have been done for centuries by monks and
others who live in remote regions of Asia.

Some people consider these simple isometric exercises and dismiss them because they are so
simple. But, hey, consider that the monks live in a mountainous region where they don't have a
big supermarket or mall to grab what they need. If they need food, clothing or material goods,
they must often make it themselves or travel for miles on

foot. These simple movements are necessary to keep them alive and strong enough to endure
their living conditions.

Why does the key to a longer life have to be so complicated?

You certainly won't find health and rejuvenation in any of the pharmaceutical drugs commonly
available in our society. Although, many would like you to believe those colorful pills are the only
things that will extend your life.

The 5 Tibetan Rites work so well because they ARE simple to do.

Everybody who is paying attention these days knows that eating healthier foods and exercising
adds years to your life. People are spending thousands a year on diet plans, vitamins and health
club memberships. Yet, we still see too many people who are not able to stick with any one thing
for a significant period of time.

So, why not try these simple exercises and see if you can extend your life in just 10 minutes a
day. Everybody has 10 minutes they can spare. Doing a little spinning and stretching for a few
minutes is going to be such a revelation for you that I bet you'll actually look forward to it each
day.

Get started today and you'll be one step closer to becoming ageless.

How Soon Will You See Results? From the day you begin doing the 5 Tibetan Rites your body will
react to these movements. It may be just a small change at first, but as soon as you put these
rites into motion you will greatly influence your energy. Life comes from energy and each time

you spin or stretch your body, you are replacing the energy that has been zapped out of you by
life events.

When it comes to actually feeling the effects in a larger sense, many people say they can notice a
difference in their overall health and well being after only a week. It really depends on how
dedicated you are to doing the movements. The body was designed to move and in order to
reclaim your youthful vitality; you've got to get moving.

The cool thing is that you don't even have to change out of your pajamas to do the rites. You
don't need any fancy exercise clothes or shoes. You don't have to go outside or jump onto an
exercise machine. And, you don't have to watch an exercise guru try to teach you complicated
steps that forces you to sweat like a pig.

Simply get out of bed, spin and stretch.

Awesome.

Chapter 5: Oriental Remedies for Immortality The Road Towards Longevity Points East To
western culture, Asia has always been seen as a land of mystery and hidden secrets. For
hundreds of years, adventure seekers have trekked to the land of the orient to find knowledge,
health or treasure. Most Asian cultures are centuries old and have long held traditions that seem
foreign to our eyes. And yet, we still can't keep from wanting to learn more and more about the
people of Asia and their various cultural practices. This shouldn't be too surprising, though, the
world is constantly shrinking and with today's technology, you can visit anyplace in the world if
you have an Internet connection.

It's hard to believe that only a few decades ago, China was closed off to most modern Americans.
Now we are common trade partners. India is the same way. While the British have had a long
and sometimes turbulent history with India, Americans only knew about it from books and
movies until very recently. Fortunately, we are now catching up with the rest of the world and
embracing the accumulated wisdom that has been passed down throughout the ages.

Our fast-paced western culture is not designed to promote long life and extended youthful
vitality for its citizens. Sure, there's a huge diet and healthcare industry that thrives on churning
out all sorts of information and remedies that's supposed to help us all live longer, but in reality,
the dominant culture is very unhealthy. We are encouraged to work our little fingers to the bone
on the job to make sure our company earns enough profits to allow us to keep our job. The
pressure to remain highly productive, regardless of how much compensation we actually receive,
is often the cause of much work related stress. And, do we Americans take enough vacation to
get away from it all?

Nope. Unfortunately, the majority of Americans don't even use all of their vacation days. That
tells you right there that we are not getting enough rest and relaxation time to recharge our
batteries. But, we don't even seem to notice this at all. Another thing that is cutting into our
longevity is the lack of taking good care of our physical bodies. Eating foods that truly nourish
our body and getting in enough exercise is a major problem. Obesity is flourishing among kids
and adults alike.

When we look towards Asia, we often see people who are thinner, healthier and aging better
than we are. Yet, we have all of this modern technology at our disposal. We like to pride
ourselves in being such a technologically advanced country, yet we are also a country that is
aging faster and dying younger than everyone else. We are desperate to find the answers that
can stop this slide into mental and physical disrepair. When you take all of this into
consideration, it's no wonder that the health secrets of Asia are becoming increasingly popular
here.

There are literally billions of people in Asia and most of them use some form of holistic remedy
to fight off illness, or promote the continuation of good health. The amount of knowledge they
have about various herbs, plants, roots and fruits are simply amazing compared to what we
know. You see they have had their physicians testing out the components and health effects of
these herbal solutions for centuries. Some of these remedies have been used for thousands of
years. Sure, we have great technology, but they have the wisdom of the ages on their end.
Because the United States is such a cultural melting pot, it was only a matter of time before
some of the more popular holistic medicines and practices entered into our normal lives. But,
holistic medicine isn't something new - it's just being revisited. Before

the era of modern pharmaceuticals took over, earlier Americans relied a lot on herbal
preparations made from nature. Doctors and average citizens often took plant based remedies
for all sorts of ailments. Some worked and some didn't, but it was very common and widely
accepted.

As medicine became more sophisticated, people were encouraged by doctors and the medical
community at large to turn away from holistic cures, and instead, rely solely on manufactured
medications. As more people moved into the cities and away from rural traditions, it was easy to
simply pick up a pill or syrup at the corner drugstore that was mass produced. As the population
grew, standardization of drugs was needed in order to ensure public safety. Holistic medicine
was seen as something "old fashioned" and was pushed aside in favor of synthetic drugs. While
holistic medicine never fully went away in America, it was no longer considered mainstream.

With the new cultural openness of the 1960s and 70s, attitudes began to change, and Americans
began to look towards the East for healing of the mind, body and spirit. Today, it is quite
common to walk into a drugstore, or health food store, and find all sorts of natural herbal
remedies that have their origins in Asia.

We are now still "discovering" holistic healing methods and wonder drugs that have existed in
the east for a very long time. In this chapter you will learn about some popular oriental remedies
that are making a real splash in this part of the world.

Ayurveda Medicine In the Indian language Sanskrit, Ayruveda means the "science of life" and is
an accurate way of describing the world's oldest existing medical system. Ayurveda is a
combination of practices and treatments that originated in India, Nepal, Persia and

Tibet. It differs from the western version of traditional medicine in that it is completely holistic in
nature. In other words, treatment involves the mental, physical and spiritual aspects of an
individual. In India, this 5,000-year old medical science is their primary healthcare system. Over
90% of the Indian population uses some form of Ayruvedic therapy.

In the West, Ayruveda has been championed by such well-known people as Deepak Chopra, who
himself became a convert after becoming a conventional doctor. Chopra trained to become a
traditional westernized doctor and eventually became the Chief of Staff at New England
Memorial Hospital. Although very successful in his career and personal life, he also had a lot of
stress in his life, drank a ton of black coffee and smoked a pack of cigarettes each day.

In 1981, Chopra met a prominent Ayurvedic physician by the name of Brihaspati Dev Triguna,
who told him that his life was moving too fast. He also told him that he was in danger of
developing heart disease. Alarmed, Chopra decided to slow things down and become more mind
and body aware. Chopra also began to practice Transcendental Meditation daily, which he
credits with helping him think more clearly and recover quicker from stressful situations. In 1984
he met the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi who advised him to learn all about Ayurveda, which he chose
to do.

Only a year later, Chopra became the director of the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center for
Stress Management in Lancaster, MA. During this time he also founded the American Association
for Ayurvedic Medicine. Subsequently, he began to devote his life to the practice and
consultation of Ayurveda. This led him to write several bestselling books and appear on
numerous talk shows. While the U.S. and other western countries would have eventually
discovered this ancient form of medicine from other sources, it cannot be denied that Deepak
Chopra had a lot to do with the speed of which it has been accepted in the west.

Today in the U.S., Ayruveda is considered to be an acceptable alternative healthcare treatment

that supplements traditional medicine. Some of the most popular treatments among Americans
are meditation, massage therapy and cleansing therapies. When you visit an Ayurvedic
physician, you will not be given a "one size fits all" type of treatment. The philosophy behind this
practice is that each individual must be evaluated according to their own unique body and
lifestyle makeup. A full medical history is taken first and then you are given recommendations for
exercise, nutrition, personal hygiene, social interactions and other lifestyle elements.

Compare that to the typical visit to a traditional American doctor's office. You go in and the
doctor examines you briefly. You may chat about your previous or existing medical conditions.
Shortly, you are either sent home with advice to rest and take it easy or you are given a
prescription for a medication to address the problem. Any other discussion concerning your
personal life is left for chitchat. There is very little discussion, if any, about how your medical
problems may be connected to the other parts of your body, or if your sense of contentment
with life is out of sorts.

Ayruveda treatments involve the use of numerous medicines derived from herbs, animals and
minerals, sesame and sunflower oils rubbed on the body or added to food, head, body or foot
massage, herbal facial masks, steam box therapy, detoxification

therapy, acupressure, dietary recommendations, lifestyle and spirituality counseling, meditation

and yoga.

It can be an empowering experience to have someone speaks to you directly about your mental
and spiritual health in addition to the physical. This isn't about religion, though, it's more about
your connection to the divine within and without. It's thinking about your body like it is a temple
- and you wouldn't want to mistreat a temple. You are living in the only body you're ever going to
get and you are its caretaker. No one else can possibly care about it as much as you do, because
you are the only one that really knows what exactly is going on inside of you.

Ayruveda also offers rejuvenation therapy that claims to reverse or slow down the aging process,
increases virility and improves fertility. Because the treatment is very individualized, you would
need to see a practitioner in your area to find out more about the full range of treatments
available to you.

A word of caution: About 20% of the Ayruvedic herbal preparations that are sold in local shops
or online contain high amounts of mercury, lead or arsenic. This includes medicines for children.
About 80 people, who were known to have used these medicines, developed lead poisoning and
needed chelation therapy to recover. There are two forms of herbal medicines: rasha shastra and
non-rasha shastra. A random sampling that was researched found that the there were higher
levels of dangerous metals in the rasha shastra medicines. This is largely due to the rasha shastra
practice of mixing herbs with metals like lead, mercury, iron and zinc. Gems such as pearls are
also added to the mix. Most of these medicines are not tested, so be very careful where you get
your Ayruvedic medicines and insist on proof of safety.

Chinese Herbs For centuries, Chinese herbs have been used to make medicines for the
treatment of a wide range of health conditions. Traditionally, Chinese herbs are rated according
to their "Qi" or blood energy. This means that each herb has been tested according to the type
of energy it produced in the human body. This testing was actually done by Chinese physicians
who took the herb themselves and then carefully observed and wrote down the energetic
qualities they experienced. As a result, the herbs were categorized and matched up to treat a
particular ailment.

It is believed that these herbs can restore a person's energy and this is why traditionally, a
Chinese physician will meet with a patient, evaluate them and determine which herbs are
needed to cure the affliction. Medicine is often prescribed and formulated on a caseby-case
basis. This is much different than how things are done in the U.S. and other western countries.
Our medicines tend to be formulated and packaged in a standardized dosage. Everyone must
take the same dose regardless of their body type or personal energy requirements.

Another interesting thing about Chinese herbal medicine is that they are also rated according to
four distinct categories: cold, cool, warm and hot. These classifications work in harmony with
their concept of "yin" and "yang" or the duality of nature. In other words, cooling herbs are used
to cool what is hot and warming herbs heat what is cold. Herbal remedies revolve around how
they can create balance in an individual.

Before a physician prescribes an herb, they will consider:

Does the herb have a warming or cooling effect? What kind of energy does the herb produce –
more energy or less? What part of the body is this energy directed towards?

Most Chinese herbal remedies come from various plants, roots and fruits and are commonly
used for both medicinal preparations, as well as, in basic cooking. For instance, a soup dish may
contain a favored medicinal herb that promotes a strong immune system.

Chinese herbs have 5 main tastes that include sweet, sour, salty, bitter and pungent. Each taste is
associated with a particular function. For instance, a pungent tasting herb can speed up the
body's metabolism and create a feeling of vitality. A bitter tasting herb removes excessive body
heat. A sweet tasting herb brings the body into harmony. Contrast that to the medicine that you
normally taste. If it has any flavor at all, it is to make it go down easier, and not related to what it
does in the body.

When selecting which herbal medicines to give their patients, a traditional Chinese physician will
take all of these things into consideration. They must first evaluate the energy and specific needs
of the patient, and then find the correct herbs that have the right energy combination that can
effectively target the problem. Currently, westernized medicine is turning to these ancient herbal
remedies for answers to some of today's perplexing diseases. These herbs are being studied and
examined for their active properties. Some of these herbs are finding their way into new western
drug formulations. Still, there is much more that can be studied about Chinese herbs and their
relation to healing the human body.

When it comes to longevity, Chinese herbs have a long history here as well. Certain herbs, foods
and spices have long been used in China to create medicines that promote

long and healthy living. A few of these have gained popularity in this country and are also used in
common meals.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is often used in western countries as a flavor enhancement for dessert dishes. You
sprinkle a little in your favorite fruit pie, or shake it on top of a cup of eggnog or creamy coffee.
And, let's not forget our devotion to that classic pastry treat – the cinnamon bun. To us,
cinnamon makes things taste better by adding just the right amount of spice. However, in
traditional Chinese medicine it is valued as a warm herb that can treat allergies and a variety of
blood related illnesses. Ginseng

For thousands of years, ginseng has been considered a sweet tasting herb that increases energy
levels. It is given to people in need of additional energy to fight off disease. Ginseng tea is a
popular tonic for good health and longevity.

Mushrooms
To most westerners, mushrooms are something that you add to a salad, sprinkle on top of a
hamburger or pizza or fry in deep batter for a snack. We kind of take them for granted as an
optional food source. However, in China they are viewed as something much more. Mushrooms
are used in both traditional Chinese cooking and in many medicinal preparations. They are
prized for their immune boosting properties.

There are other, less well-known longevity herbs that we are just now finding out about. One
such herb is the medicinal cornel fruit or morinda fruit. This is a sour tasting date that is used to
boost the kidney, liver and lung area of the body. In the third

century A.D. it was a major ingredient in a popular longevity medicine called "eight flavored
tablets," that was prescribed to treat serious conditions like diabetes and chronic nephritis. It
was also given to people suffering sexual weakness.

During the Manchu Dynasty, most emperors were known to live shorter lives due to their
lifestyle excesses and stressful political environments. However, there was one emperor who
defied these odds and lived to the age of 89, which was the longest lifespan for an emperor up
to that point. His name was Qian Long and he lived during the 1700s.

Emperor Qian Long called himself the "long life emperor" and was proud that he continued to
have youthful vitality into his senior years. This was even documented by a British ambassador to
China at the time that wrote, "When I met Emperor Qian Long, he was already at the age of 83,
but he looked as if he was only 60 years old. He was in perfect good health and surpassed young
men in energy and spirits."

There are many traditional Chinese physicians who credited the emperor's longevity to herbs
and, in particular, medicinal cornel fruit, which he consumed regularly. So, it appears that when
taken appropriately, and in the right amounts, Chinese herbal remedies are another way to
promote good health and a long life.

Juzen-taiho-to The Japanese also have a long cultural tradition of using herbal medicines to
enhance health, happiness and overall well being. Thousands of years of cultural exchanges with
the Chinese have influenced how the Japanese use their own herbal preparations. However, in
modern Japan, herbal remedies must pass through rigorous tests and meet certain standards of
safety in order to be officially approved for use.

A longevity formula that is very popular among today's Japanese is called Juzen-taihoto, which is
a medicinal remedy containing 10 herbs that is used to treat a variety of illnesses. The remedy is
mainly viewed as a strengthening tonic for those who are sick or elderly. It is commonly taken to
address such health problems as chronic fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, anemia, ulcerative colitis,
night sweats and circulatory problems.
Right now, if you live outside of Japan, you are more likely to be able to read about this in a book
than actually lay your hands on the actual remedy. It's not that wide spread at the moment.
There may be some online resources that will help you locate a trusted source, but you should
be wary of imitations.

Effects on Immune System Studies conducted on the health benefits of Juzen-taiho-to show that
it does wonders for the immune system and helps the body fight cancer and tumor growth.
Laboratory tests on mice show that the remedy retards the growth of tumors. Japanese cancer
patients often take Juzen-taiho-to to improve their energy and decrease the negative side effects
of chemotherapy.

What are the 10 herbs?

The 10 herbs in Juzen-taiho-to are:

Astrogalus Root – An antiviral herb used for fatigue, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lowering blood
pressure and increasing circulation.

Atractylodes Rhizome – A botanical herb used for digestive problems, bloating, diarrhea, fatigue
and easing joint pain.

Chuangxiong – An herb used for promoting good blood circulation and as a pain reliever.

Cinnamon Bark – An herb used for easing indigestion, diarrhea, flu symptoms, parasitic worms
and stimulating the appetite.

Dong Quai – An herb used for menopause symptoms, regulating blood sugar, anemia and
preventing blood clots.

Panax Ginseng – An herb used for improving digestion, lung function and overall energy.

Hoelen – A botanical used for high blood pressure, sedation and also acts as a diuretic.

Licorice – A botanical used as an antiviral remedy and a cough suppressant.

Peony Root – A botanical used for anemia and poor circulation.

Rehmannia Root – A botanical used for blood pressure, improving blood flow in the brain,
improving cholesterol and countering weakness. May also help to prevent premature balding
and graying.
Thai Miracle Herb Most people look to China or India when seeking out herbal remedies for
various ailments. However, hidden away in Southeast Asia, a simple plant has been hailed for
centuries as a miracle herb for its amazing abilities of rejuvenation. Pueraria mirifica (PM) or
kudzu as the local people of Thailand call it, has been around for centuries, but is just now
gaining a lot of attention in the west.

The earliest recorded accounts of this wonder herb date back to 14th century Thailand. Tonics
made from the herb were often given as gifts to Northern Kingdom monks from visitors. In the
1930s Thai scholars translated numerous ancient palm leaf paper scrolls detailing the
extraordinary benefits derived from ingesting the PM plant.

Centuries later, the people of Thailand are still taking medicine and tonics made from pure PM.
Many believe that it is the key to their own version of the Fountain of Youth. This is no small
claim. Visit with any elderly Thai villager who consumes PM on a daily basis, and they'll tell you
that they feel young, vibrant and full of energy. People in their 80s are walking around with full
heads of thick wavy hair that has not a speck of gray. It is also taken to ward off other visible
signs of aging like wrinkles and sagging skin.

One of the most promising attributes that PM is said to have is the ability to relegate hormone
levels in both men and women. The main active ingredient this plant is miroestrol, a compound
that is very similar to one of the three main estrogens found in the human body. While there are
other herbal alternatives that also mimic estrogen, PM is said to be 100 times more powerful
than even red clover, a popular menopause relief herb.

In fact, the estrogen like receptors in PM act as a balancing agent in that it can naturally regulate
the body's amount of estrogen. For example, if your estrogen levels are too

high, the herb provides added estrogen; too low and it decreases estrogen levels. That's pretty
amazing when you think about it. Especially in light of the fact that there is much discussion
about what types of medicinal therapies are safe for menopausal women to take. To this end,
there have been some studies done with mixed results.

There is no doubt that PM has excellent hormone regulating properties, but at the same time,
there are some side effects that have been experienced in one research group. These side effects
include breast pain, headaches, vaginal discharge and some spotting in a few cases. Another side
effect noticed in a 2004 study was short-term anemia. Additional studies are being conducted on
its cancer fighting effects – especially breast cancer. Breast cancer rates in Thailand are much
lower than in the U.S.

Another popular use for PM is as a natural breast enhancer. Those same estrogen properties are
said to have the effect of enlarging the breast somewhat. There are now lots of preparations sold
to western women for this very purpose. Apparently, even some of the LA Lakers cheerleaders
have been known to take it for perkier breasts.

While this all sounds exciting, keep in mind that the Thai villagers have access to a natural and
pure form of PM. In remedies that are sold in stores or online, it's hard to know if you are getting
the real herb or another similar herb. There are 13 different species of kudzu plants and they all
look very much alike. Someone must be extremely skilled at picking out the exact PM herb in
order to ensure the purity of the formula; and that a person experiences these health benefits.
The look-alike herbs can cause unpleasant side effects. This is why you should try to research
your source for PM very carefully before purchasing it.

Massage Therapy Have you ever felt completely tense in the area of your neck and shoulders
and had someone come along and give you a quick neck massage? I bet you felt a sense of
immediate relief afterwards (considering the person giving you the massage was someone you
liked and trusted). It's amazing what a little muscle manipulation can do for the body.

And that's exactly what massage is on the surface. Technically it's the manipulation of soft body
tissues (muscles, tendons and ligaments) with the hands, fingers or other instruments. This
massaging action has the effect of releasing tension and relaxing those soft tissues. Okay, now
that you know the official definition, let's discuss some reasons why you should incorporate
regular massage into your alternative health regimen.

Pain Relief When muscles tense up, they can sometimes go into spasms that send a signal to
your body's pain sensors. Some of the areas where muscle pain is often a big problem are the
neck, shoulders, back and legs. Depending on the level of pain you are experiencing, it can be
annoyingly tolerable all the way to completely debilitating. Back pain in particular falls into this
category. We've all heard stories about a person suffering from such chronic back pain where
they literally beg someone to walk on their back in order to get some relief.

Clinical style massage therapy is often recommended for those suffering from painful muscle
tightness, injuries, nerve compression and scar tissue problems. Clinical massage specifically
targets a problem area for rehabilitation. Specific massage techniques such as kneading, hot or
cold therapies, static compression, resistive stretching or skin rolling may be used to ease pain
and strengthen muscles.

Styles of clinical massage include:

Lymphatic Drainage Myofascial Release Myofascial Trigger Point Neuromuscular Therapy

Orthopedic Massage Post Surgical/Injury Therapy Rehabilitation Rolfing Sports/Athletic Therapy
Structural Integration Thai Massage

Stress Relief Relaxation style massage therapy is recommended for relief from physical and
mental stress, as well as, overall good health and well being. At some point during the course of
a lifetime, most people will experience symptoms related to stress. This stress could be brought
on by personal matters, school matters or work-related matters. It's common for people to just
absorb all of this stress from internal and external sources into the

muscles of the body. This causes muscles to tense up and become stiff and uncomfortable.

When this happens, you may rub your shoulders a little with your hand and roll your neck
around a few times. However, this response is only touching the tip of the iceberg of your
embedded stress. In order to root out this accumulation of stress from your body completely,
you should visit a massage therapist who is trained in various stress reducing techniques.

I do not say this lightly, because stress is a known cause of many types of illnesses. It always
starts out with feelings if intense stress, but if untreated, ends up turning into deeper physical
and mental problems. So, when you feel that stress is hampering your sense of wellness, it's
time to weed it out so that you can return to a balanced state of being.

In addition to stress relief, you may experience increased circulation, improvement of mood,
better sleep and increased energy. Common relaxation massage techniques are gliding,
kneading, hand rolling, percussion, rocking/jostling, passive stretching and vibration.

Styles of relaxation massage include:

Chair Massage Esalen Massage Geriatric Massage Infant Massage LaStone Therapy Lomi Lomi

Medically Fragile Patient Massage Pregnancy Massage Spa Massage Therapy Swedish Massage
Watsu

Tai Chi Chuan What if you could obtain better health and reclaim your youthful vitality simply by
moving your body in a series of slow, stretching motions?

This is exactly what people all over China and around the world are doing today to stay in shape
and ward off debilitating disease and illness. Tai Chi Chuan or "Tai Chi" for short is a form of
martial arts exercise that was originally invented for self-defense, but in modern times has been
widely adapted as a health and healing art form. In China, for instance, you'll find scores of
senior citizens doing their Tai Chi Chuan exercises outdoors in unison. There slow moving
movements are mesmerizing and intriguing at the same time.

In fact, the exercises are so slow that it makes you wonder how it can extend a person's energy
levels so much. I mean, in the U.S. we often associate beneficial exercise with lots of physical
exertion and taxing movements that can often make us sweat and beg for a break. And yet, here
are these seniors who are in great shape and they stay that
way doing slow moving exercises without breaking a sweat. Maybe it's time to reconsider our
view of what exercise has to be, you think?

The exercises focus on using inner power to exert concentrated strength through the pushing of
hands. Here again, we find the popular Asian philosophy of turning inward to find the real source
of power and then projecting it in an outward fashion. The good news is that you don't have to
know anything about martial arts, or even like regular exercise, to participate in this method.
Anyone can do this, but as with all things of this nature, you first have to learn how to put it all
together in a synchronized fashion.

Although, Tai Chi Chuan seems deceptively simple to outsiders, in reality, it does take some time
to learn all of the most popular movements. The slowness of movement has nothing to do with
how much benefit the muscles in the body are getting. Each muscle group is being stretched out
and manipulated for maximum energy releasing benefits. This is great for older people because
we all tend to slow down with age. Unfortunately, the less you move your body around, the
easier it is for the muscles and tendons to become stiff and susceptible to pain.

But, Tai Chi Chuan compares favorably with yoga in that it gets the whole body moving in rhythm
and engages both muscles and joints. The more you stretch your muscles, the more the blood in
your circulatory system can move with ease. Your circulatory system is connected to your major
organs and your organs are connected to your energy centers, etc. So, you can quickly see how
all of this movement starts a chain reaction throughout your body and stimulates all points of
energy to foster increased stamina.

Many medical experts now consider Tai Chi Chuan as one of the best exercises one can do for
reducing the symptoms of arthritis, musculoskeletal conditions and rheumatism. Studies also
show that the exercises can lower blood pressure, reduce stress and provide relief from
inflammation. Those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) may also find some benefits.

Tai Chi Chuan is certainly one of the most popular of the Asian alternative health practices that
has crossed into the mainstream health community. Tai Chi Chuan classes are taught in
numerous communities throughout the U.S. You can also find lots of great teachers who have
put these exercises on DVD for enjoyment in the home. Because it is so readily available and
easy to do, this should definitely be one of the things you add to your growing list of longevity
boosting activities.

Conclusion The Power of Ageless Thinking Now that you have read this book, you can no longer
sit by and allow yourself to keep growing older and weaker while feeling powerless to do
anything about it. The information in this book has exposed you to the wisdom of the ages that
so many before you have sought to learn. You are at the beginning of a new chapter in your life.
Your new ageless thinking is going to take you on a journey to discovering your own inner
immortality.
You now know that it's not just a pipe dream to expect to live a long and healthy life. And not
only can you look forward to increased longevity, but you can also keep all your mental and
physical attributes working in tip top shape. The popular view of aging used to be that after 65
you just sat around and watched the world go by as you remember the "good old days" of your
youth. There was nothing that old people should look forward to as their best days were behind
them.

Fortunately, this is no longer the acceptable view of aging. Aging today, means being fully
engaged in life and in living every day like it means something. And, it does mean something no
matter what age you happen to be. Remember, "age is just a number" and your chronological
age has nothing to do with your mental and physical age. I mean, there are some 50 year olds
who walk around like they're 80 and 80 year olds who have

the vitality of people in their 30s. Your inner age is whatever you want it to be. So, how old do
you want to be right now? Think young and you'll feel young.

Let's briefly review what you've learned in this book. In Chapter One you discovered the Age Old
Truth about immortality and how the desire to live a long time has been around since ancient
times. This planet is our home and it's natural to want to stick around and enjoy it for as long as
possible. There have been kings, emperors and explorers all looking for the magical secret that
extends life. In reality, the search for immortality begins on the inside of each person. You've got
to look inward and examine how you currently are living your life. This includes taking an honest
look at what your mental and physical state of being is at the moment.

Good health is really a state of mind and your thoughts have a lot to do with what goes on in
your physical body. If you have negative views about your ability to successfully change your
habits from unhealthy choices to healthy ones, you will continue to be stuck in a weakened
state. On the other hand, if you decide to take up a positive attitude while taking action on
eating better and exercising, you'll be able to achieve your goals a lot easier.

In order to begin reversing the aging process, you need to retool your mind to adapt to a new
way of thinking about aging. The mind and body connection is very strong and cannot be
separated from one another. Once you begin believing that you can become ageless, your
physical body and overall health will change too.

In Chapter Two you learned about Energy Centers and how they are like spinning wheels that
determine how well you function both mentally and physically. In the

eastern tradition, these energy centers are called Chakras and there are 7 chakra points that
correspond to a specific part of the body.
All of the body's major organs, glands and the central circulatory system are connected to a
specific chakra. The chakras themselves are identified by various colors and meanings. The
concept of chakras can be traced back to texts from ancient India and this information has been
passed down by each generation of spiritual leaders and teachers.

These energy centers in your body are constantly spinning at a specific rate of speed. Ideally,
they should be spinning very rapidly to ensure good health. However, sometimes these energy
centers slow down and go off balance. This is when illness and disease can take over and
overwhelm the body. In order to reverse this imbalance and return the body to a healthy state,
it's necessary to take action to get all energy centers working in harmony with each other again.

In Chapter Three you began Accessing Your Inner Immortality by going deeper into thinking
about what it really means to be immortal. It's not necessarily about living forever; instead, it's
about extending the quality and duration of your life for as long as possible. Because the body
breaks down as we age, certain steps must be taken to ensure that this process is greatly slowed
down. When you can do that successfully, you'll increase the quality of your daily life by tenfold.

Fighting the aging process is not about taking pills and addressing various illnesses only when
they pop up out of the blue. It's about being proactive in your ageless thinking and taking
preventative measures to not get sick in the first place. Modern medical science doesn't have all
the answers to keeping you healthy. If they could do this, there wouldn't be such a high
incidence of sickness and disease in our society. So, instead of sitting back and letting the
stresses and strains of life take their toll on you,

it's time to take charge of your own well being and create your own life preservation program.

You also learned about the 3 Keys to Immortality, meditation, positive thinking and visualization.
Meditation is a wonderful tool that you can use to find inner peace and a deeper understanding
about yourself. It is also a proven means for relieving high blood pressure and various
cardiovascular problems. The two most popular types of meditation are Transcendental
Meditation (TM) and Mindfulness Meditation. Both are beneficial to your sense of well being.

Positive thinking is something that is sometimes hard to do because people tend to focus too
much on the negative parts of life. However, if you can harness the power of positive thinking on
a daily basis, you will have an easier time making your way in the world. A positive mental
attitude will take you far in life, while a negative one will leave you feeling unhappy and
unfulfilled.

Visualization is a mental technique that is very similar to daydreaming. The difference with
visualization is that you are targeting something that you really want to have happen. Successful
people often visualize themselves accomplishing something in order to help it become a reality.
To enhance your visualizations you can use positive affirmations. The objects that you visualize
will seem more real to you if you cut out pictures and paste them onto a dream board or inside a
scrapbook.

In the Fourth Chapter you were introduced to The Ancient Rites and the 5 Tibetan Rites of
Eternal Youth. For years, only a few lucky people ever got a firsthand look at a remote monastery
in Tibet where monks were said to hold the key to eternal youth.

A British officer by the name of Colonel Bradford went on a quest to uncover the secrets and
came back with his own amazing story of youthful rejuvenation. He discovered that the monks
performed exercises each morning that they called the 5 Rites.

Colonel Bradford subsequently began teaching these 5 Rites to others and now they are
treasured as an easy way for anyone to regain mental and physical vitality.

In Chapter 5, some popular Oriental Remedies for Immortality were revealed that have been a
part of Asian cultural health traditions for thousands of years. We in the westernized world are
just now gaining more knowledge about these holistic remedies. India, China, Japan, Thailand
and other countries embrace the use of powerful herbs, roots and fruits to address an array of
illnesses. These remedies are also often used to provide the body with boundless energy.

Some of the remedies are not herbal formulations, but exercises like Tai Chi Chuan that are a
series of slow movements designed to increase strength and flexibility. Many elderly people do
these exercises in the morning and they do not experience the debilitating physical effects that
are often associated with old age.

Massage therapy is a common element in health and well being practices throughout the east.
Massage can be enjoyed for relaxation or used as a pain relief therapy. Having a massage is a
wonderful way to loosen up stiff muscles and allow the energy to flow freely through your body.

I really hope that you enjoyed everything you read in this book. The Ageless Secrets are now
yours to enjoy and use to your benefit however you see fit. Times have changed and our modern
world is filled with a lot of busy activity and distractions. Sometimes it's difficult to take a break
from it all and allow yourself to relax and contemplate. If

nothing else, I know that these secrets will make you stop and think about your life and health in
a new way.

Change doesn't happen overnight, but in small increments. You don't have to do everything
listed here in order to become ageless. If you just focus on one or two things that may be
enough to see dramatic results in your health. As I said earlier, it's all up to you and how you
wish to approach living the rest of your life. These secrets can take you on a journey toward
boundless youthful energy and mental calm.
I wish you much joy and happiness on your journey.

Good luck!

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