Physical healing

Generally speaking, the psychedelics considered in this volume touch a spiritual core in their users, have exhibited physical healing qualities, have been used ritualistically, facilitate creative problem-solving and change the... 

The physical healing I experienced from that trip was amazing. Serious muscle tensions had been completely released. I was more in tune with my body as a result of the mushroom medicine. Psychological fears and habits that I had carried with me for years were healed. The visions I had experienced were enough to keep my imagination and intellect busy for years. 

The use of aromas goes back to ancient times, as implied by the nearly 200 references in the Bible relating the use of aromas for mental, spiritual and physical healing (Perry and Perry 2006). It is currently accepted that aromas and some of its individual components may in fact possess pharmacological and/or psychological properties, and in many instances the overall effect is likely to result... 

Patients immediate post-operative pain is lower compared to a standard operation and healing and rehabiUtation more rapid. Patients can resume near-normal activities in just days. In some cases athletes, who are in prime physical condition, can return to challenging athletic activities within a few weeks. CompHcations are rare, but do occur on occasion. Most complications associated with this surgery are infection, phlebitis, excessive swelling or bleeding, blood clots, or damage to blood vessels or nerves. 

Physiological Effects. The sulfur and nitrogen mustards act first as cell irritants and finally as a cell poison on all tissue surfaces contacted. The first symptoms usually appear in 4—6 h (4). The higher the concentration, the shorter the interval of time between the exposure to the agent and the first symptoms. Local action of the mustards results in conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eyes) erythema (redness of the skin), which may be followed by blistering or ulceration and an inflammatory reaction of the nose, throat, trachea, bronchi, and lung tissue. Injuries produced by mustard heal much more slowly and are much more Fable to infection than bums of similar intensity produced by physical means or by other chemicals. 

A skin woundprotectant is a nonirritating antimicrobial-containing preparation appHed to small cleansed wounds it provides a protective physical barrier and a chemical (antimicrobial) barrier that neither delays healing nor favors the growth of microorganisms. 

Physical and Chemical Properties — Physical State at 15 T7 and 1 atm. Liquid Molecular Weight Mixture Boiling Point at I atm. Decomposes Freezing Point 17, -8,265 Critical Temperature Not pertinent Critical Pressure Not pertinent Specific Gravity 1.2 at 20 °C (liquid) Vapor (Gas) Density Not pertinent Ratio cf Specific Heats cf Vapor (Gas) Not pertinent Latent Heal of Vaporization Not pertinent Heat of Combustion -15,700, -8750 -366 Heat of Decomposition -50, -28, -1.2. 

Physical examination of the musculoskeletal system (e.g., biceps, triceps, quadriceps, temporalis, deltoid, and interosseus muscles) for loss of muscle mass, and examination of the skin and mucous membranes for abnormalities (e.g., noting dry or flaky skin, bruising, edema, ascites, poorly healing wounds) and loss of subcutaneous fat... 

Scully, Nicki. Alchemical healing a guide to spiritual, physical, and transformational medicine. Rochester (VT) Bear Co, 2003. xv, 333 p. ISBN 1-591-43015-1... 

---