Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Hi All, & Rich > Why do we (the Mind) create Constrictions (obstructions) in our > bodies? It seems like it can go under the general headings of > desire to not " reveal " or to " hold on " - to Restrict. Given the > effect that restricted teeth growth can have on the entire meridian > system, it is interesting that the latest fad in children is > constricted the natural growth of teeth using braces. I wonder why? > Rich Could it be that orthodontic correction is very lucrative for its practitioners and the insurance companies? Could it be that we are brainwashed to believe that protruding or receeding teeth (or noses, breasts, ears, etc) need cosmetic " correction " ? God be with the good old days, when people had great variety in their teeth, noses, boobs and butts. Now, our culture promotes more standardised anatomical shapes, more akin to those in the fashion magazines. But at what cost - and not only money cost? Binding feet (or teeth, boobs and butts) is bad enough, but binding minds is far worse, IMO. Many so-called democratic countries " bind the minds " of their citizens. They use the mass media, political propaganda, commercial advertising of approved products (and medicines!), and legislation, etc, to put " their message " across, and to forcibly alter the behaviour of its citizens. IMO, this is a blatant " binding of the mind " . But we, the bound ones, have allowed this to happen. To be bound, we must comply with our binders by not refusing to cooperate. IMO, we must be critical of every statement made by Governments and commerical companies, including the pharma & medical machine. The archtypical Land of Freedom, the USA, still places high value on Freedom of Speech. Its gift of medical information to the world (Medline) is great. But Medline does not cover unconventional therapies as well as I would like. That is due partly to scarcity of research in unconventional areas, and the poor scientific quality of many articles and journals in those areas. Finally, someone advised that one should: " Put your brain in gear before you release the brake on your mouth " . Freedom of Speech is a futile gift / activity if that speech is based on poor education, " bound thinking " , poor information and lack of practical experience on the topic being discussed. Best regards, Phil PS: The Irish people fought for its freedom for >800 years. Now that we are an " Independent Republic " , we kow-tow lower than any other EU State to EU Bureaucracy and probably are the most regulated (and " mentally bound " people in the EU. PPS: [joke; no political or religious offence intended!]: Definitions of a Deviant: In CHA: One who ADMITS to belief in magical practice, or the power of Yi In an Israeli Tank: One who disobeys an order to “Open Fire " In France: One who disagrees with the President's Mistress In Ireland: One who does not drink Guinness In Palestinian bomb shelters: One who thinks peace is possible In USA: One who disagrees with the President Best regards, Email: < WORK : Teagasc Research Management, Sandymount Ave., Dublin 4, Ireland Mobile: 353-; [in the Republic: 0] HOME : 1 Esker Lawns, Lucan, Dublin, Ireland Tel : 353-; [in the Republic: 0] WWW : http://homepage.eircom.net/~progers/searchap.htm Chinese Proverb: " Man who says it can't be done, should not interrupt man doing it " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Amen. On Jun 2, 2004, at 12:09 PM, wrote: > Finally, someone advised that one should: " Put your brain in gear > before you release the brake on your mouth " . Freedom of Speech > is a futile gift / activity if that speech is based on poor education, > " bound thinking " , poor information and lack of practical experience > on the topic being discussed. > Chair, Department of Herbal Medicine Pacific College of Oriental Medicine San Diego, Ca. 92122 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 > Definitions of a Deviant: > > In CHA: One who ADMITS to belief in magical practice, or the > power of Yi Cute, but inaccurate. Alon, myself et al do not equate belief in the power of the mind/intention as magical. Placebo is a demonstrable fact which we would all agree to. Without it, acupuncturists as a group would be in deep shit. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 --- Bob Flaws <pemachophel2001 wrote: > Definitions of a Deviant: > > In CHA: One who ADMITS to belief in magical practice, or the > power of Yi Cute, perhaps sad is a better term. I do not BELIEVE in anything, but I will accept evidence of anything. posts like this are just further evidence of the irreconcilable split in our field and the complete inability to even hear the opposition. Just set up straw men and keep knocking em down. In case some of you are wondering why I haven't been posting much, its because, whether for or against, you are all doing a great job making my case for me. Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Messenger. http://messenger./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 Phil It has also at times been called 'being under the ether'. When one has been fed the ole manure since birth......they have been sold on the idea that it tastes so good. As in the movie....the Matrix --- one needs to awaken from the delusional 'sleep' which is only possible if one struggles to awaken. But first they must have the desire to break free and of course the realization that they are and have been bound for a long long time. Too many believe the news media and the government without ever questioning. They don;t comprehend that they and the masses are constantly being lied to. The 'con' must be made to look good and that is the way Americans can to some degree escape by using the system to correct the many injustices and corrupt system. The 'system' cannot risk being seen otherwise the 'con' or 'game' will be up. Even with more research it will never get the recognition because at root no n-orthodox methods (traditional natural wholism) are ruled against by the allopathic 'system' in power. There is no way the system will acknowledge. They have too much to lose in many ways including the mighty buck from the booming business of barbaric and unneccesary surgery and drugs that are perpetrated on unsuspecting humans (maybe even animals). As to speaking without said brain in gear......opinions like that can be compared to uncontrollable drool. A disease condition needing healing. Richard In a message dated 6/2/2004 3:27:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, writes: Many so-called democratic countries " bind the minds " of their citizens. They use the mass media, political propaganda, commercial advertising of approved products (and medicines!), and legislation, etc, to put " their message " across, and to forcibly alter the behaviour of its citizens. IMO, this is a blatant " binding of the mind " . But we, the bound ones, have allowed this to happen. To be bound, we must comply with our binders by not refusing to cooperate. IMO, we must be critical of every statement made by Governments and commerical companies, including the pharma & medical machine. The archtypical Land of Freedom, the USA, still places high value on Freedom of Speech. Its gift of medical information to the world (Medline) is great. But Medline does not cover unconventional therapies as well as I would like. That is due partly to scarcity of research in unconventional areas, and the poor scientific quality of many articles and journals in those areas. Finally, someone advised that one should: " Put your brain in gear before you release the brake on your mouth " . Freedom of Speech is a futile gift / activity if that speech is based on poor education, " bound thinking " , poor information and lack of practical experience on the topic being discussed. Best regards, Phil PS: The Irish people fought for its freedom for >800 years. Now that we are an " Independent Republic " , we kow-tow lower than any other EU State to EU Bureaucracy and probably are the most regulated (and " mentally bound " people in the EU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 pretty funny... have you been asked to write a blurb for an upcoming Kaptchuk book? :-) Placebo is a demonstrable > fact which we would all agree to. Without it, acupuncturists as a > group would be in deep shit. , " Bob Flaws " <pemachophel2001> wrote: > > Definitions of a Deviant: > > > > In CHA: One who ADMITS to belief in magical practice, or the > > power of Yi > > Cute, but inaccurate. Alon, myself et al do not equate belief in > the power of the mind/intention as magical. Placebo is a demonstrable > fact which we would all agree to. Without it, acupuncturists as a > group would be in deep shit. > > Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 With " placebo " here it is not meant " just imagining " , but the reality of the body/mind activating the self-healing systems; exactly the same systems (although not in the same way) as needles do. The needles themselves do nothing, all is the effect they create in the body. Are Are Simeon Thoresen arethore http://home.online.no/~arethore/ - Thursday, June 03, 2004 10:31 AM Re: Binding Minds pretty funny... have you been asked to write a blurb for an upcoming Kaptchuk book? :-) Placebo is a demonstrable > fact which we would all agree to. Without it, acupuncturists as a > group would be in deep shit. , " Bob Flaws " <pemachophel2001> wrote: > > Definitions of a Deviant: > > > > In CHA: One who ADMITS to belief in magical practice, or the > > power of Yi > > Cute, but inaccurate. Alon, myself et al do not equate belief in > the power of the mind/intention as magical. Placebo is a demonstrable > fact which we would all agree to. Without it, acupuncturists as a > group would be in deep shit. > > Bob Chinese Herbal Medicine offers various professional services, including board approved continuing education classes, an annual conference and a free discussion forum in Chinese Herbal Medicine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 Hi Phil, Interesting points. Desire for Conformity is a interesting aspect of human nature which seems to have desire for Indiviudality as its balance. I guess there must be both. Regards, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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