Body & Soul has been featuring a different energy medicine technique each week during this month.

The simple-to-use practices, according to the principles of energy medicine, can help you to balance your system. Noted energy healer Donna Eden has developed the techniques which are in no way harmful and can be practised every day.

Local energy practitioner Jane Lohan is trained in Ms Eden's techniques and advocates their use. If you try a technique, do let us know of your experience. Send e-mails to gazettehealth@yahoo.com

The Spinal Flush is an energy clearing technique which is believed to clear blockages in your lymph system through applying pressure to specific points on the spine.

You can try this technique to stop a cold from taking root. The reflex points that are clogged are easy to locate because they feel sore when massaged.

This is a good technique to use with a partner.

Method with a partner

1. Lie face down or lean against a wall standing up with your hands supporting you.

2. Have your partner massage the points down both sides of your spine, using the thumbs and middle finger, starting at the bottom of the neck and working down to the sacrum.

3. Use body weight to create medium to strong pressure.

4. Have your partner go down the notches between your vertebrae and deeply massage each point. Staying on each point for at least five seconds and massaging in a circular motion.

5. After reaching the sacrum, your partner can repeat the process a second or third time or end by sweeping the open hands down the back and off the sacrum a few times.

Solo method

1. Massage and clear the points you can reach by yourself.

2. Reach over your shoulders and reach around your waist.

3. Massage any points that are tender for several seconds.