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ecchymosis : 1. An epidermal or mucous-membrane spot discolored by the coagulation of blood from ruptured blood vessels. 2. The process of such discoloration.

Ed.D. : Doctor of Education.

edema (dropsy): The presence of excessive watery fluid in intercellular (especially subcutaneous) spaces or in a bodily cavity; the condition characterized by such presence; and/or the swelling that the presence of excessive fluid causes.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) : This technique was invented by Gary Craig. This is an incredibly simple series of tapping that the clients can learn to use for themselves. EFT works on the same energy meridians and acupressure points used by acupuncture practitioners. The client lightly taps pressure points while repeating phrases after the therapist, about the topic that they are working on.

Electroacupuncture (electric acupuncture, electric acupuncture therapy, electrical acupuncture) : Application of electricity to acupoints, with or without needles.

5 elements : The 5 major elements in nature and magic. Earth, water, fire, air, and spirit that encompasses all of the other elements and is not visible.

embodyment : Form of aura balancing and chakra healing that combines inner child work, sacred touch (a variation of CranioSacral Therapy), toning, and other methods.

empowerment : An individual's assertion of personal power, energy, force, and strength in all fields: spiritual, physical, mental and magical.

energy healing : We are all energy and are all connected. Energy Healing balances and harmonizes your energy to bring about a healthy state of being.

enzyme (natural catalyst) : Any of numerous proteins and protein-nonprotein compounds that living cells produce and that can initiate, or affect the speed of, specific chemical reactions.

erythema : Inflammation or abnormal redness of skin or mucous membranes, specially epidermal redness that is localized or patchy and caused by congestion and dilatation of capillaries.

esoteric healing : Esoteric Healing is about making whole at every level, not just physically. It helps to contact your higher purpose or 'true self' and bring this into harmony with everyday life.
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ESP (Extra Sensory Perception) : It encompasses most paranormal abilities such as telepathy, precognition, and clairvoyance.

eternal life : 1. To be immortal, 2. To live with God (Eternal being one of God's names).

etheric body : A term sometimes used to refer to the Astral Body, but which actually refers to that vehicle or body whose density lies between that of the astral and physical bodies.

exogenous : Originating or developed outside a particular system (e.g., a living being or a bodily cell) or induced or introduced in a particular system by exterior factors or agents.

exorcism : Any method to expel from an individual or place: 1. Satan, 2. some other demon, 3. multiple evil spirits, or 4. an offensive ghost (discarnate human). Exorcism may include commanding the alleged offender, attempts at persuasion, rituals, special prayers, spells, or symbolism.

expressive arts : The use of visual art, crafts, song, dance, movement and other forms of expression to foster personal insights and to access one’s inner healing resources.