I have had the opportunity during the last two months to monitor the effects of a new Maharishi Vedic Approach to Health program—Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology. This is a non-medical approach to bring relief to people with common health disorders, which involves neither precise medical diagnosis nor focus on the causes of any particular disease.

I’ve observed the effects of the Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology program in over 250 people to date. Common conditions from which people sought relief have been back and neck pain, arthritis, digestive disorders, skin problems, headaches, respiratory and cardiovascular disorders, anxiety and depression, insomnia, menstrual problems and menopausal symptoms.

It became obvious as soon as the research evaluation began that Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology can produce immediate and dramatic improvements in a wide range of conditions. A summary of the first results in North America, presented in a 24-page supplement to this magazine, provide a striking demonstration of the practical benefits of this technology.

Gaining "Instant Relief"
Many people reported immediate relief from chronic pain, particularly back and neck pain, arthritis, and headache. It was illuminating to see a man who had been suffering from lower back pain and sciatica for ten years receive immediate relief from his condition. He commented: "On May 8th I received the Vedic Vibration program consultation, and the pain was gone for all intents and purposes. I kept expecting the pain to come back, but it has not. It’s now May 11th as I write this, and I have not even felt a twinge of pain. In fact I’ve forgotten about it, and it’s hard to dredge up the memory in order to write this."

The effect of "instant relief" was also common in people with chronic headaches. One man with a history of chronic migraine headaches began a Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology session while he was having an acute migraine attack. His headache disappeared within ten or fifteen minutes. He said, "In my experience, migraines just don’t go away instantly like that."

Immediate relief of symptoms was also demonstrated in people with respiratory disorders, including asthma and bronchitis. A lady with chronic bronchitis, who had experienced fits of coughing for over 5 years when lying on her back, gained immediate relief during her consultation.

Another lady, who had undergone open heart surgery for a condition known as pulmonary hypertension, attained relief from heart palpitations during her first Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology session. After three weeks, the sudden episodes of rapid, irregular, and pounding heartbeat which she had been experiencing, were occurring much less often. She reported an overall improvement of 85 percent.

Enjoying the Inner Experience
Dramatic as the relief of symptoms often was, many people gave as much emphasis to their inner experiences during the consultation as they did to the disappearance of symptoms. They frequently described feelings of discomfort being replaced by bliss, relaxation, and unboundedness. These reports are highly noteworthy, since they confirm the basic principle of how this technology is said to approach the relief of disorder.

Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology is based on the understanding brought out by Professor Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., that human physiology is the expression of Veda and the Vedic literature. The Vedic sounds used in Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology aim to create a more orderly physiological functioning by enlivening the body’s own inner intelligence.

This approach is unique, in that it focuses directly on creating integration in the physiology without putting attention on the problem. In other words, it eliminates disorder by promoting order. This is the "principle of the second element" often mentioned by Maharishi to explain how problems are eliminated through his Vedic Science. The "second element," order, is used to remove the first element, disorder.

Long-Term Effects
Even if these remarkable results were only temporary they would certainly of great interest and value. However as we approach three months of follow-up for the first group to take this program in North America, the improvements have been largely sustained in the majority of cases.

For example, one man had a "pinched nerve" in the neck due to cervical spondylitis, which was sufficiently severe for him to be considering surgery. In the 6 weeks following the consultation he has reported only one brief episode of pain, and says, "I am thrilled that at this point that the need for surgery seems to be greatly lessened."

Another good indication of longer-term improvement has been that people have reported reduced requirement for medication. This has been seen in people with chronic headaches, high blood pressure, and inflammatory bowel disease. Lasting benefits have been easy to judge in people with skin rashes. A gradual disappearance of the rash has been seen in a number of people with eczema, and in one person with psoriasis. More immediate effects were noticed in people with burning and itching of the skin.

Objective Measures
In addition to self-evaluations reported by participants, there have also been objective indicators of significant longer-term benefit. These have included: lower cholesterol levels and improved ratio of HDL to total cholesterol; normalization of blood pressure in people with hypertension; return towards normal of thyroid function tests in a person with hypothyroidism and enlarged thyroid gland due to auto-immune thyroiditis.

Perhaps the most unexpected improvement confirmed by tests was that of a man with a long-term hearing loss. He reported a consistent 15 to 20 percent improvement of hearing in one ear. Audiological testing confirmed his experience, showing a 20-decibel improvement in one frequency (4000Hz) in one ear.

Greater Clarity of Mind
Some of the most heartening results from the Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology program were seen in people with anxiety and depression. A number of people have reported that a long-term tendency towards anxiety and worry has been reduced.

One man wrote: "I took the Vedic Vibration program in the hope of removing excessive worry and anxiety from my life. Within two or three days after beginning the program I began to experience the return of greater clarity of thought and expression, broader more expanded vision, inner calmness, and more comfort in daily life. These were all qualities that I had enjoyed previously, but had been covered up over the years with worry and anxiety. Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology has enlivened the flow of Veda in my physiology. Each day I feel the growth of greater stability, nourishment and strength."

All of these results are preliminary, requiring further objective testing and longer periods of follow-up. However the wide range and magnitude of benefits leaves me in no doubt that this program is something completely new and profound. It takes the understanding of human physiology, and how to handle it in a balanced way, onto a new level which has not previously been available.

For more information on Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology visit www.VedicVibration.com or call 800-431-9680 or . 

A 24-page brochure, Maharishi Vedic Vibration Technology: Instant Relief Program for Chronic Disorders, is available at local TM Program Center, or by calling 800-431-9680.