In an age where we have access to so much information, why do most people continue to eat burgers and fries on a regular basis? Even more frustrating, why do blue-dye marks surround our youths' mouths after their afternoon snacks? Why do we spend 8-10 hours sitting in front of a computer without any exercise activities in our daily regimen? Is it a question of laziness or lack of awareness?

When a Little Knowledge can be Dangerous

Safety (Is It Free of Harm?)

Have you ever wondered why you get a reminder every year to revaccinate your pet when your physician never prompts you to do the same for your family or yourself? I'd like you to question the notion that we need this frequent vaccinating, and go a step further and listen to some evidence that this practice may actually be harmful to our four-footed friends.

If someone, even someone in a white coat, suggests that you take a drug or get injected with some substance, two logical questions ought to immediately arise in your mind:

Efficacy ( Does it Work?)

Every procedure we do to ourselves or those in our care should be a useful one or there is no reason to do it. This may seem obvious, but bears mentioning, especially in the world of modern medicine. While vaccinations may confer immunity in animals, how effective or useful is it to repeat this procedure every year, as is the standard recommendation in this country today?

Two hundred years ago, when American Indians camped along the Hill Country stream that would come to be called Cypress Creek, the powerful artesian spring that formed the creek, gushed a 16-foot wide geyser of water 7 feet into the air almost continuously. This artesian spring, which became known as Jacob's Well, is one of the natural wonders of the Hill Country.

Imagine that many years ago you built a house. Long before this house existed, you dreamed about it; you imagined how it would look; and you projected what your needs might be. You then developed a blueprint that represented this house in its ideal state. Its foundation was solid and level, every detail of its construction drawn to perfection.

People across the world have been blessed with many choices of Reiki instructors. There truly is someone for everyone. So many choices, however, can sometimes make it more difficult to compare the differences and make a wise decision. Following are some tips that may help you choose someone appropriate for you.

Compatibility

Think for a moment of all the types of resistance that exist in our lives. How much of your life is spent dealing with this-your resistance to things you consider unpleasant, others' resistance to you, and listening to the complaints of others as they describe to you in great detail all the things they are resisting? Family conflicts, traffic, the heat, the cold, the uncooperative co-worker, the unreasonable employer, physical pains, unwelcome solicitors, ad infinitum…

Picture yourself at the typical party, meeting or gathering where you have the opportunity to meet someone new. Besides your name, what is the first thing asked? Isn't it usually something like "And what do you do?"

According to a 1997 national survey, Americans spent at least 12.2 billion dollars out of pocket for some form of "alternative" care in the previous year. Clearly, people believe that natural and holistic therapies are useful and many are willing to pay for them. Many more, however, probably would choose holistic approaches if they could find a way to do so.

If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, this article may be of assistance:

Are you routinely spending a lot of money for OTC vitamins, supplements, herbs, etc. with no or little noticeable results?