MAGNETOTHERAPHY
The history of magnetism dates before the birth of Christ. The earliest mention of the magnet being used as a healing agent is in the Atharvaveda, the ancient Indian treatise on medicine and a part of one of the four Vedas. The ancient Egyptians were also familiar with the properties of magnetic forces, as they utilized it to preserve mummies. Their legendary queen, Cleopatra, was said to have 'worn a tiny magnet on her forehead in order to preserve her charm.
It was only in the beginning of the 16th century that magnets became an object of scientific research. A Swiss alchemist and physician, Paracelsus, discovered magnets healing powers, and was soon followed by other researchers. Dr. Samuel Hahneman, the father of homeopathy, was convinced of the magnet's healing powers and recommended its use. Today, Magnetotherapy is widely recognized and
has scientific support.

Magnetotherapy is very effective in drawing out pain and relieving stiffness. When the body comes into contact with magnets, the magnetic waves pass through the tissues and induce secondary currents, which produce heat, thus reducing pains and swellings. Magnets also promote the growth of cells and increase the number of healthy red blood corpuscles.

The red corpuscles contain hemoglobin, which in turn contain iron. The magnets influence the iron in the blood, thereby removing calcium, cholesterol
and other deposits. It cleanses, purifies and ionises the blood. The ionised blood flows easily, resulting in ease in the activity of the heart and normalization of blood pressure. The secretion of hormones is also regulated, and this improves the lustre of the skin.

Magnets of various shapes, sizes and strengths are used to regulate and strengthen the natural system and preserve the balance of magnetic field m the body. Two types of artificial magnets are used-electromagnets and permanent magnets. For most treatments, disc shaped magnets  of medium to high potency are generally used.

REIKI
Allowing energy to flow through people and directing the excess energy either to ourselves or to others is the essence of 'Reiki'. 'Re' means 'Universal' and 'ki' means 'vital like force'. Disease, according to Reiki is caused by an energy imbalance, the depletion or congestion of energy.

The treatment in this system of medicine consists of correcting this imbalance. Reiki is similiar to Pranic healing. Here, the healers draws the Prana or energy through his or her crown ( chakra), and allows the energy to flow through the hands or the chakra. The healer or theraphist is the energy channel.

CHAKRA THERAPHY
Chakras are of psychic energy located at points along the spinal cord. They are associated with the five elements: earth, water, fire, air and ether. Each chakra corresponds to a specific mantra (sound) and geomentric pattern (yantra). Through meditation on these chakras we can gain mastery over our body and each corresponding element.