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Caravaners Forum • Index page Agilarium Meniere's Australia: Meniere's Disease Resource and Information Centre A disease of the inner ear Meniere’s disease is a condition in which there is an excess of fluid in the inner ear. The excess fluid disturbs the ear’s balance and hearing mechanisms and produces a range of symptoms: vertigo (a form of dizziness where your surroundings appear to spin) tinnitus (an abnormal ringing noise inside the ear) fluctuating hearing loss a feeling of pressure or fullness in the ear due to fluid build-up Attacks of vertigo usually occur in clusters with varying periods of remission (from days to years) between attacks. Tinnitus, distorted hearing and pressure in the ear often occur in conjunction with the vertigo. Estimates vary but around 90% of people with Meniere’s have the disease in only one ear when first diagnosed. Who gets Meniere’s? Meniere’s disease affects one in every 600 Australians. Treatment Currently there is no known medical cure for Meniere’s.

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What is Vipassana? Contents What is Vipassana or Insight Meditation?The Two Kinds of Meditation: Mindfulness and ConcentrationWhat is Mindfulness? What is Vipassana or Insight Meditation? Vipassana (insight meditation) is the ultimate expression of Socrates' dictum, "know thyself." Vipassana meditation is a rational method for purifying the mind of the mental factors that cause distress and pain. Vipassana is an insight that cuts through conventional perception to perceive mind and matter as they actually are: impermanent, unsatisfactory, and impersonal. Insight meditation is concerned with the present moment— with staying in the now to the most extreme degree possible. The word "vipassana" has two parts. Is insight meditation a religion? No. Is insight meditation an escape from reality? No. Two Kinds of Meditation: Mindfulness and Concentration The complete term for insight meditation is "vipassana-bhavana." The practice of insight, on the other hand, cultivates wisdom. What is Mindfulness? The Country of Now

How to Meditate The Vipassana Dhura Meditation Society has an excellent guide to meditation that has been copied below. We've also compiled a page of videos, courtesy of Howcast and The Emotion Machine, which you may find helpful. Note: These instructions are drawn from the vipassana traditions of Mahasi Sayadaw and Chao Khun Bhavanapirama Thera. It is assumed that the reader is familiar with the essay, What is Vipassana? Contents This article offers step-by-step instruction for nine insight meditation exercises, as well as a detailed explanation of mindful eating, hints on dealing with problems such as wandering mind, sleepiness, disturbing mental images, unpleasant emotions, and more. The following exercises are not necessarily listed in order of difficulty. To start, choose one or two exercises and practice them daily. [Note: This information is not meant to substitute for the guidance of a qualified instructor. A Suitable Place Clothing Wear loose clothing if possible, and remove your shoes.

Audio: Meditation Guided Meditations with Malcolm Huxter Body Scan gives instructions on bringing awareness to bodily sensations. For the most part this exercise is relaxing. Occasionally practitioners initially feel uncomfortable with this exercise. If it becomes overwhelmingly distressing, merely distract or direct attention to something outside your body until you are more comfortable with the exercise at another time. Progressive Relaxation gives guidance for a common muscle tension and release exercise often used for stress management. Calming the body with the breath, describes a mindfulness of breath exercise coupled with relaxation. Cultivating peace and joy with the breath, is an extension of the track "Calming the body with the breath". Mindful Standing and Walking, provides simple instructions for mindful standing and walking. Mindfulness of Breath gives instructions for mindfulness of breath, as is it experienced as movement in the abdomen. Open awareness. A guided Loving kindness meditation.