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Studies have shown that alcohol and sugar strongly affect the heart chakra - the auric center which regulates loving connections. Initially, these substances fill a void there, but addiction ultimately damages and shuts down this vital link to giving and receiving love. Likewise, living with an alcoholic stresses the heart chakra. It forces the children's heart chakras open prematurely, at a time when the focus should be on solar plexus development (self-esteem). Thus, adult children of alcoholics are especially prone to alcohol and sugar dependency and codependent relationships with addicted people. A metaphysical approach to working with addictions

The Spiritual Dimensions of Healing Addictions is the first of two books by Donna Cunningham and Andrew Ramer on the subject of healing addictions using a metaphysical approach. (The second book is entitled, Further Dimensions of Healing Addictions.) Although written almost 25 years ago, the material is as relevant today as it was when it was first published. It is a treasure chest of practical wisdom and empowering self-help tools using meditation and visualization (or other senses) to help loosen the grip of any physical or behavioral addiction or bad habit; for example, addiction to alcohol, drugs, smoking, overeating, sugar, caffeine, or even addiction to negativity, anger, or to television. It is also intended for the loved ones of addicts. The exercises in the book can be used either alone or in a group setting as a supplement to other forms of therapy. There are also chapters on how to use crystals and flower and gem essences for healing, for those so inclined. Certainly this is a priceless book for those of us who work in the alternative healing professions, or for anyone who is interested in a different perspective on the widespread problem of addiction.