Guest guest Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Dear Marilette, Atma Namaste. Can pranic healing help with an occurrence of salivary gland stones? A salivary gland stone was surgically removed from the submandibular gland of the patient two years ago. However, over the last year or so, multiple salivary gland stones have started forming again. As the patient suffers from lowered kidney function and hypertension, the doctor has been rather reluctant to apply anasthesia and remove the stones surgically again. Further, the doctor says that even after removing the stones surgically, there is no guarantee that they will not return again as it has happened in the past. The stones cause the patient discomfort in the mouth, and pain when feeling the stones with the tongue. Could you please suggest a pranic healing protocol for this situation? Thank you and God bless, Thomas ============================== Dear Thomas, Atma namaste. Thank you for your email. Medical Background: Salivary duct stones are accumulations of calcium and phosphate crystals in one of the salivary ducts. These include the parotid, submandibular, or sublingual glands. The parotid glands lie just behind the angle of the jaw, in front of the ears. The submandibular and sublingual glands are deep in the floor of the mouth. What is going on in the body? Saliva is formed in response to smell and taste stimuli. It provides a healthy environment for the teeth. Saliva also helps break down complex starches. When the water content of saliva is reduced, the calcium and phosphate in the saliva can form a stone. Signs and Symptoms: The individual may have discomfort and swelling of the affected saliva gland. The pain worsens at mealtimes, when more saliva is produced. It becomes exaggerated when the person eats acidic or sour foods. The saliva may have a gritty feel or unusual taste. The swelling and discomfort often go away over several hours. Sometimes the stone blocks the draining of saliva and causes a bacterial infection of the gland. If an infection occurs, the gland becomes swollen, very painful, and tender to the touch. The person may have a fever. Causes and Risks : Stones are more likely to form when the water content of saliva is lower. A person who is dehydrated is at higher risk. Certain medicines also predispose someone to stones. These include antidepressants, antihistamines, and diuretics. Certain diseases cause thickening of the saliva and increase the risk for stone formation. One example is Sjogren syndrome, which causes dryness of the mouth and other mucous membranes. In some autoimmune disorders, the body attacks its own salivary glands. This thickens the saliva and forms stones. Prevention: Prevention of salivary duct stones focuses on increasing the water content of the saliva. The following measures may be helpful: • drinking six to eight glasses of water a day • massaging the salivary gland after meals to clear thickened saliva • seeking effective treatment for autoimmune disorders • sucking on sour candy • using prescription antihistamines instead of over-the-counter versions Long-term effects can occur if chronic bacterial infection sets into the gland. Scars form in the area, and removal of the stone is much more difficult. Salivary duct stones are not contagious and pose no risk to others. Treatments: The stone may be squeezed directly out of the duct if it is small enough. For larger stones that cannot completely pass out of the duct opening, a small incision can be made to remove it. Occasionally, the gland and its stone may be completely removed. Surgical removal of the stone may lead to scarring of the duct opening. This can then cause failure of the gland to drain properly. Other problems may then arise, such as additional stone formation and infection. If the entire gland is removed, complications involve damage to the nearby nerves. This can result in paralysis and loss of sensation in the tongue or face. After successful stone removal, the condition usually returns to normal. For recurrent acute or chronic infection, gland removal may be needed. Source - Mark Loury, MD, Discovery Health Pranic Healing: 1. Invoke and scan before, during and after treatment. 2. Advanced general sweeping several times. 3. Localized thorough sweeping on the jaw minor chakras and throat chakra. 4. Localized thorough sweeping on the affected salivary duct or gland alternately with LWG and ordinary LWV. 5. Energize thoroughly the affected salivary duct or gland with LWB for localizing effect then energize with LG then with ordinary LV. Apply more localized sweeping. 6. Localized thorough sweeping on the front and back solar plexus chakra and the liver. Energize the solar plexus chakra with LWG then with LWB. 7. Stabilize and release projected pranic energy. For patient as stated above : - Drink six to eight glasses of water a day - Massage the salivary gland after meals to clear thickened saliva - Seek effective treatment for autoimmune disorders - Suck on sour candy - Use prescription antihistamines instead of over-the-counter versions Love, Marilette Source materials for all MCKS Pranic Healing protocols are exclusively from the following books by Master Choa Kok Sui: Miracles Through Pranic Healing, Advanced Pranic Healing, Pranic Psychtherapy and pranic Crystal Healing. NOTICE: 1. Pranic Healing is not intended to replace orthodox medicine, but rather to complement it. If symptoms persist or if the ailment is severe, please consult immediately a medical doctor and a Certified Pranic Healer. 2. Pranic Healers who are are not medical doctors should not prescribe nor interfere with prescribed medications and/or medical treatments. ~ Master Choa Kok Sui Miracles do not happen in contradiction to nature, but only to that which is known to us in nature. ~ St. Augustine Ask or read the up to date Pranic Healing protocols by joining the group through http://health./ MCKS Pranic Healing gateway website: http://www.pranichealing.org. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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