HOLISTIC DISCUSSION GROUP Greetings Fellow Travellers and Net-Friends! I would like to welcome you to a network discussion list dedicated to providing information and discussion on holistic concepts and methods of living which provide a natural way of dealing with the challenges of life. In this discussion list, some of the topics that we will be dealing with include (but not limited to): Various dimensions of Holistic Healing and Health States of Consciousness Meditation and the role it plays in spiritual/physical health The impact of a healthy diet - including Herbs and Vitamins The benefits of yoga and a yogic lifestyle Bodywork - such as Rolfing, Trager bodywork, Reichian, etc. Accupuncture/pressure - Chinese medicine Homeopathic Medicine Hypnosis and Biofeedback Visualizations and Affirmations Spiritual/Vibrational/Energy healing - Reiki, taoist healing, etc. Bioenergetics and bio-energy The connection between emotions and immunity - psychoneuroimmunology Psycho-spiritual integration - balancing all elements of one's being Our interdependance upon each other and upon Mother Earth The holistic view - mind, body, and spirit as ONE Sharing of ideas, practices, reference sources Discussions of creating wellness from personal experiences Honest discussion of topics relevant to personal/spiritual growth Applying your life's work to create change/growth, socially + personally And anything else within context for the betterment of the world. It should be made clear that Holistic is not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified professional. However, you have the choice if you wish to pursue ideas that are expressed upon this forum. The responsibility lies with you. This list is named HOLISTIC and operates on BITNET node SIUCVMB. You can also reach this node at SIUCVMB.SIU.EDU over the Internet. To subscribe to HOLISTIC, send mail to LISTSERV@SIUCVMB.SIU.EDU or LISTSERV@SIUCVMB.BITNET with the message: SUB HOLISTIC firstname lastname If you need more information about the LISTSERV then send a message (interactive, or mail) to LISTSERV with the word HELP. This will give you assistance if you are unfamiliar with using LISTSERV. Also, file submissions are more than welcome if you feel you have something that is relevant. To get a listing of files, send the following command to LISTSERV: INDEX HOLISTIC Log files of all traffic on this list will be compiled weekly. So, you would GET the earliest log file if you want to read the first week of messages to see what has/has not been talked about. My name is Curt Wilson, and I look forward to interacting with everyone who uses this list. I encourage you to take an active part in making this list a positive forum for sharing information resulting in greater understanding, and new levels of awareness. Curt Wilson - list owner ST9996@SIUCVMB.BITNET or ST9996@SIUCVMB.SIU.EDU 406 E. Hester St. Carbondale, IL 62901 (618) 549-1653 _________________________________________________________________ Go back to Home Page