DICTIONARY OF HEALING MODALITIES
Kinesiology--Knowledge of techniques for obtaining and using information from the position, movement, and tension of parts of the body, especially from the nerves, muscles, tendons, and joints. For example, diagnosis of physical ailments may be obtained from the subconscious level by naming the ailment, asking the subject to tense an arm and noting whether the tension is maintained or released when the arm is depressed.
Kirlian Photography--A photographic process using a high voltage, low amperage field of 50,000 bolts or more. Invented by Semyon and Valentina Kirlian. It picks up radiation around objects and humans, which is not visible to the eye. Often used to photograph the energy field that surrounds the human body.
Luscher Color Test--A test developed by Dr. Max Luscher that indicates personality type on the basis of the subject's preference for eight color choices.
Macrobiotics--Literally, the Great Life. A healthful way to live according to the natural order of the universe. This philosophy which advocates a diet in which Yin and Yang foods are balanced to overcome disease and keep in good health. The application of this order to daily life is through a diet which affects the whole person and which is based primarily on whole grains, vegetables, beans and sea vegetables, with moderate amounts of fish, seeds and nuts.
Magnetic Therapy--Magnetic field therapy or biomagnetic therapy involves the use of magnets, magnetic devices or magnetic fields to treat a variety of physical and emotional conditions, including circulatory problems, certain forms of arthritis, chronic pain, sleep disorders, and stress.
Mandala--A design of lines, forms and colors, usually circular, used in meditation to focus attention to a single point.
Mantra--(From a Biblical perspective. ie. Calling on the name of Jesus) In Hinduism and Buddhism, mystic word used in ritual and meditation. It is believed to have power to bring into being the reality it represents. Use of such mantras usually requires initiation by a guru, or spiritual teacher.
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