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PSYCH-K®: A set of simple, self-empowering process to
change your beliefs and perceptions that impact your life
at a cellular level. Applied Kinesiology, or muscle testing, Radionics: A therapy that has evolved around the ability
is utilized to establish communication with higher self and of the human being to use radiesthesia together with
sub-consciousness mind. simple instruments to help in the diagnosis of disease in
animals, plants and humans and then to treat this disease at
Pulse diagnosis: Is a diagnostic technique used in a distance without the presence of the patient. The concept
Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, traditional behind radionics originated in the early 1900s with Albert
Mongolian medicine, Siddha medicine, traditional Tibetan Abrams (1864–1924). According to radionics practitioners,
medicine, and Unani. a healthy person will have certain energy frequencies
moving through their body that define health, while an
Purgative: Laxative, causes the evacuation of intestinal unhealthy person will exhibit other, different energy
contents. frequencies that define disorders.

Pyramid healing: A potential healing method using Radix: Refers to the root of a plant, though radix is
pyramidal structures. sometimes synonymous with rhizome.
Pyroleum: Refers to the tar from dry distilled plant Raindrop therapy: The application of therapeutic-grade
material. essential oils using massage and vita flex techniques.
Raindrop Therapy aids in the healing of physical and
emotional injuries, strengthens the immune system,
detoxifies the body, and helps to bring the body into
Q physical and electrical alignment.

Raku kei: An ancient form of Tibetan Reiki, founded by
the Lama culture, that fell into disuse. The Lama believed
that Reku Kei was a type of energy that unites a person
QI gong (chi-kung): An ancient Chinese discipline with the fifth dimension. It also ties back to the Five
combining the use of gentle physical movements, mental Element Theory, which originated in China.
focus, and deep breathing directed toward specific parts
of the body. Performed in repetitions, the exercises are Rebirthing: See Breathwork.
normally performed two times or more a week for 30
minutes at a time. Qi gong is used to reduce stress, improve Reconnective Healing®: Utilizes new frequencies to
blood circulation, enhance immune function, and treat a allow for the healing of the body, mind, and spirit. These
variety of health conditions. energies, currently being researched by Dr. J. Schwartz at
the University of Arizona, are highly palpable and continue
Qi: The body’s energy or life-force, which flows along working long after the healing session has ended. Initiated
channels in the body known as meridians. When the body’s without specific intention they result in the healing your
qi is flowing properly, we are healthy; when there is a body truly needs, not necessarily what you requested or
disruption in the flow of qi, we may see signs of pain or expected. After the initial one to three sessions, there is no
disease. need to return for additional work on that particular issue or
illness.

Reflexology: This philosophy is based on the idea that
R specific points on the feet and hands correspond with

organs and tissues throughout the body. With fingers and
thumbs, the practitioner applies pressure to these points to
treat a wide range of stress-related illnesses and ailments.
Radiesthesia: The use of of dowsing or divining to Reichan Segmental Theory: A theory developed by Dr.
diagnose disease and select remedies. It can be used to Wilhelm Reich, Reichan Segmental Theory focuses on
diagnose any condition according to leading practitioners. seven distinct parts of the body including the neck, eye,
Basically, it is simply a method of arriving at a diagnosis mouth, chest, diaphragm, abdomen, and pelvis area. In
and treatment using the human being as the diagnostic Reichan theory, a type of energy called Orgone energy
instrument. circulates throughout the body. Orgone energy flow,

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