Guest guest Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 All of Adele Davis' books Lets Get well, Lets Eat Right to Keep Fit, Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible, " Herb Bible, Balch and Balch Books Prescription for Nutritional Healing and " Herbal Healing. Most available thru a good bookstore. I don't have any luck with the library... I'd rather own my books. NG - " jenniedhs " <jsims442 Thursday, December 16, 2004 3:11 PM New Member > > > > I am new to this group, although not new to the search for > alternative methods when it comes to health. However, the research > I have done has been for the benefit of my dogs health, not for my > own or my family's. Through my research I have become a strong > proponent of a natural diet for dogs (raw human grade food) and use > vitamins, herbal products, and some homeopathics with them. I have > seen such amazing results in my dogs health, but never turned that > focus on myself or my family. Why? Maybe it took the success I have > had with alternative treatments with my dogs before I could trust > them on myself? I don't know. Or maybe the health problems my family > has had I didn't think to question the alopathic drugs used to treat > them and search out alternatives. The trust in alternative methods > of health care sort of snuck up on me, and I now asking myself why > didn't I put this much research and thought into our own health > problems??? At least I am getting started. > > I would really appreciate any recommendations on a book(s) that is a > must read for those just getting started in searching out > alternatives in " human " health care. I have found many wonderful > books on animal care through recommendations from like minded > people. So thought this would be an excellent place to ask. And > wondered how you find a reputable holistic practioner. There are > three listed in our yellow pages, one with a PhD behind her name, the > other two RN's. > > Thank you so much. And I look forward to reading through the > archives and learning. > > Jennie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 Hi Jennie! I'd like to know what you found for pet's natural healthcare! I have one cat, but my son brings home strays....I'd love to find inexpensive ways of feeding all of them, while of course getting more detailed info for my own, dear 'Shadow'! I'd like to know alternatives to Purina, etc! Thanks! -Glenna/Seattle - jenniedhs Thursday, December 16, 2004 12:11 PM New Member I am new to this group, although not new to the search for alternative methods when it comes to health. However, the research I have done has been for the benefit of my dogs health, not for my own or my family's. Through my research I have become a strong proponent of a natural diet for dogs (raw human grade food) and use vitamins, herbal products, and some homeopathics with them. I have seen such amazing results in my dogs health, but never turned that focus on myself or my family. Why? Maybe it took the success I have had with alternative treatments with my dogs before I could trust them on myself? I don't know. Or maybe the health problems my family has had I didn't think to question the alopathic drugs used to treat them and search out alternatives. The trust in alternative methods of health care sort of snuck up on me, and I now asking myself why didn't I put this much research and thought into our own health problems??? At least I am getting started. I would really appreciate any recommendations on a book(s) that is a must read for those just getting started in searching out alternatives in " human " health care. I have found many wonderful books on animal care through recommendations from like minded people. So thought this would be an excellent place to ask. And wondered how you find a reputable holistic practioner. There are three listed in our yellow pages, one with a PhD behind her name, the other two RN's. Thank you so much. And I look forward to reading through the archives and learning. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 What time do you get up 8 am What is your favorite recipe? Coq au Vin What was the last film you saw at the cinema? The aviatorWho is your favorite TV chef? don't have oneWhat do you have for breakfast? organic raisin bran What/who inspires you? St FrancisWhat is your middle name? BrigitteBeach, City or Country? City Homemade ice cream or store bought? neitherFavorite ice cream? don't eat itFavorite color? purpleWhat kind of car do you drive? Toyota CamryFavorite sandwich? Turkey Favorite “crafty” thing you like to do: ? Favorite flower? Rose Any Hobbies? Reading Do you have children? no :-( If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Tahiticolor is your bathroom? off whiteFavorite thing to shop for: clothes Where would you retire? don't know yetFavorite day of the week? saturdayWhat did you do for your last birthday?nothing Where do you live? Los Angeles Favorite sport to watch: Lakers!! Person you expect to send it back first? don't know what this meansWhat fabric detergent do you use? natural stuffCoke or Pepsi? Yuck!! neither!!Are you a morning person or a night owl? night owlDo you have any pets? a big cat "Life is not holding a good hand; Life is playing a poor hand well." Danish proverb All your favorites on one personal page – Try My Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Hello Susan! Welcome aboard! I'm 48 and live in Texas. Karen --- Susan Springer <WitchieRicardo wrote: > > Hello.I am new to the group.I am 40 years old and > live in central > Florida.I hope to make some new friends here. > Blessings, > Susan > > > > All your favorites on one personal page – Try My Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Welcome Susan!!! On Fri, 11 Feb 2005 00:05:59 -0000, Susan Springer <WitchieRicardo wrote: > > > Hello.I am new to the group.I am 40 years old and live in central > Florida.I hope to make some new friends here. > Blessings, > Susan -- TreeHuggerz.com Get tips and hints for green living on a budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Karima I would seriously consider seeking advice from Dr. Gary Null, either on his website, or, if you can reach him directly, at his offices. He's a bit of an eccentric. But, what I like about him, is that he's uncompromising in his advice, and will require of you, a total reworking of your diet and life style, including a wide array of supplements, and many other approaches to your illness. My father died the day after he was operated on for Colon cancer. I've come to realize, that cancer is an illness that requires a complete overhaul of your life style and dietary practices. If I were you, I'd make a tireless search for the best conventional healers, as well as the best alternative healers you can find, and work with them. JP - Barbara Gari Tuesday, April 19, 2005 7:20 AM new member Hi, I am new here and am treating colon cancer holistically after a very bad chemo experience. Any input would be appreciated. Karima ---------- Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.16 - Release 4/18/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2005 Report Share Posted April 19, 2005 Hi Karima, We can help with a lot of information. I suggest that you go to our links page and there you will find many links to sites that cover cancer. http://health./links You may need to educate yourself in a fairly fast manner. We also have an online message board. The link to it is at the bottom of every message. regards, Frank , " Barbara Gari " <karima1@p...> wrote: > > Hi, > I am new here and am treating colon cancer holistically after a very bad chemo experience. > > Any input would be appreciated. > > Karima > > " Do all you have > with what you have > in the time you have " > in the place you are. " > Anonymous > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 , " Barbara Gari " <karima1@p...> wrote: > > Hi, > I am new here and am treating colon cancer holistically after a very bad chemo experience. > > Any input would be appreciated. > > Karima > > " Do all you have > with what you have > in the time you have " > in the place you are. " > Anonymous > > >Hi and Welcome Karima:) This is a wonderful, very helpful, informative site. I would also like to give you Bill Hendersons website www.beating-cancer- gently.com It is a site that I referred to often when my daughter was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. I would have been so lost without this site and Bills site and the Alternative Medicine Message Boards. I feel as though these sites contributed to saving my daughters life. We are here to help:) Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Hi Suma, Welcome to the group ---- agingless4u2 03/31/06 16:40:25 New Member Hi,I'm Suma G NathanCertified Registered Holistic Nutritionist/Certified ChineseHerbologistage 69Looking for a good groupTo learn about me go to my Web-Sitehttp://members.cox.net/agingless4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Welcome to the group Loretta, I've been gone from the group for awhile myself, just returning now and glad I did. There's lots of great posts and new members who have a lot to share. Enjoy! BB, Jennifer In a message dated 4/29/2006 7:12:07 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, laurie785 writes: Hi everyone, Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Loretta and I am looking forward to making new friends and learning. Kind regards, Loretta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Hi Jennifer, Thanks for the welcome. It is nice to meet new people and share ideas, knowledge and experience. We are all excited at the moment because my daughter is preparing for her first art exhibition. Linda is a Jazz singer and her first exhibition is in May so she is flat out at present getting everything organized. She is specializing in Jazz musicians for the exhibition and has just got a website done. These are some of the paintings she has done already which you can see on the website. http://www.lindaotoole.com/index.htm Hope you like them. Kind regards, Loretta , whtgypsywtch wrote:>> > Welcome to the group Loretta, I've been gone from the group for awhile > myself, just returning now and glad I did. There's lots of great posts and new > members who have a lot to share. Enjoy!> BB,> Jennifer> > In a message dated 4/29/2006 7:12:07 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, > laurie785 writes:> > Hi everyone, > Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Loretta and I am looking > forward to making new friends and learning. > Kind regards, > Loretta> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Dear Loretta, You must be so proud of your daughter!!! How awesome and exciting for All of you and yours. You must be very proud of her. Thank you so much for sharing. Much love and respect, Jennifer In a message dated 4/30/2006 12:39:29 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, laurie785 writes: Hi Jennifer, Thanks for the welcome. It is nice to meet new people and share ideas, knowledge and experience. We are all excited at the moment because my daughter is preparing for her first art exhibition. Linda is a Jazz singer and her first exhibition is in May so she is flat out at present getting everything organized. She is specializing in Jazz musicians for the exhibition and has just got a website done. These are some of the paintings she has done already which you can see on the website. http://www.lindaotoole.com/index.htm Hope you like them. Kind regards, Loretta , whtgypsywtch wrote:>> > Welcome to the group Loretta, I've been gone from the group for awhile > myself, just returning now and glad I did. There's lots of great posts and new > members who have a lot to share. Enjoy!> BB,> Jennifer> > In a message dated 4/29/2006 7:12:07 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, > laurie785 writes:> > Hi everyone, > Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Loretta and I am looking > forward to making new friends and learning. > Kind regards, > Loretta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Hi, I am new to this group but could not seem to keep to myself when it comes to web pages. If you do not want people to be able to copy your art work you need to disable the right click option. Banshee "Loretta Everingham" <laurie785 To: Subject: Re: New MemberSun, 30 Apr 2006 07:38:46 -0000 Hi Jennifer, Thanks for the welcome. It is nice to meet new people and share ideas, knowledge and experience. We are all excited at the moment because my daughter is preparing for her first art exhibition. Linda is a Jazz singer and her first exhibition is in May so she is flat out at present getting everything organized. She is specializing in Jazz musicians for the exhibition and has just got a website done. These are some of the paintings she has done already which you can see on the website. http://www.lindaotoole.com/index.htm Hope you like them. Kind regards, Loretta , whtgypsywtch wrote:>> > Welcome to the group Loretta, I've been gone from the group for awhile > myself, just returning now and glad I did. There's lots of great posts and new > members who have a lot to share. Enjoy!> BB,> Jennifer> > In a message dated 4/29/2006 7:12:07 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, > laurie785 writes:> > Hi everyone, > Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Loretta and I am looking > forward to making new friends and learning. > Kind regards, > Loretta> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2006 Report Share Posted May 1, 2006 Hi Gretchen!!!! Jennifer In a message dated 4/30/2006 9:20:05 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, banshee966 writes: Hi, I am new to this group but could not seem to keep to myself when it comes to web pages. If you do not want people to be able to copy your art work you need to disable the right click option. Banshee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 June, Try this website: http://www.dogtorj.com/pages/556761/index.htm You'll have to skim the first part but really start to read when you get to the sub heading 'Celiac disease as a model'. marian " Unanswered questions are not as dangerous as Unquestioned answers. " >>>> Hi My name is June and I'ma new member. I live in SW Washingtonand am 65 years old. I have a number of illnesses. Diabetes, hypothyroidism, Fibromylgia and Prentz Metal Angina. I'm hoping I might learn a few things on this group to help myself and perhaps make a few friends along the way.<<<< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 i need 2 go no email from the 8th till the 16th will be away from my pc apphorsesSent: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 08:58:29 -0600 Subject: New member Name: LoreeFavorite flower: I love a lot of different flowers, can't think of a favorite right now though.Any Hobbies: My hobbies are my family (third baby due the 13th by c-section, a boy to go with our 2 girls), my animals which include right now...Charlie my old dog, 2 cats Jon and Woody, and our 2 horses Spirit and Choncho and will be adding some outdoor farm animals soon. Love the outdoors and keeping life simple. Favorite thing to shop for: I really love to go grocery shopping but like to shop for most things...if we have the money and I love a good yard/garage sale and thrift stores. Where do you live? We moved to Alberton, MT from AZ about 3 months ago...a dream of mine for over 10 years!! Glad to be here and hope to meet ya'll Loree in MThttp://photobucket.com/albums/f252/arizona77/ Get Free 5GB Online Storage - Safely store your documents, photos and music online! Visit http://www.inbox.com/storage to find out more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Your horses are so beautiful, welcome to the group Christina"Loree K." <apphorses wrote: Name: LoreeFavorite flower: I love a lot of different flowers, can't think of a favorite right now though.Any Hobbies: My hobbies are my family (third baby due the 13th by c-section, a boy to go with our 2 girls), my animals which include right now...Charlie my old dog, 2 cats Jon and Woody, and our 2 horses Spirit and Choncho and will be adding some outdoor farm animals soon. Love the outdoors and keeping life simple. Favorite thing to shop for: I really love to go grocery shopping but like to shop for most things...if we have the money and I love a good yard/garage sale and thrift stores. Where do you live? We moved to Alberton, MT from AZ about 3 months ago...a dream of mine for over 10 years!! Glad to be here and hope to meet ya'll Loree in MThttp://photobucket.com/albums/f252/arizona77/ Get your email and more, right on the new .com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Posted by: " Beverly " beverlysigns beverlysigns Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:12 pm (PST) I am brand new to this group and hae sought you out as I need support and ideas on how to improve my life. I started juicing today and pray I can stay on it for 30 days. I have a myriad of health problems but they all stem from poor eating habits and a life time of not exercising enough. Any one that has any info on juicing and type 2 diabetes please resond to me. thanks Bev I am no expert on Diabetes Bev, but a fruit fast sounds like too much sugar to me! Re: your myriad of health problems, why not search our extensive archives ~ http://health./ Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2006 Report Share Posted October 14, 2006 I am a type 2 diabetic. When diagnosed, 5-1/2 years ago, my blood sugar was over 360 and I had a non-healing hole in the sole of my foot. I went on the diet the docs told me to go on and took the diabetic meds. The meds felt like I was poisoning myself. But I stayed on them until my foot healed (about 8 months). While I was on meds, I spent a lot of time doing research, starting with thios list, then branching out. I learned to stay away from all fruit (especially fruit juices), and all sweet veggies like carrots. Avocados are the exception because they are low carb fruits. The diet the docs tell diabetics to go on is way too high in carbs. No bread, no grain, no beans, no corn, no rice, no potatoes for me! The docs want one to give up butter and use margarine. Insulin resistance at the cellular level is at least partially caused by eating crappy fats like margarine, crisco, and canola oil. I use butter and coconut oil, plus olive oil for fats. I supplement with cod liver oil, flax seed oil, evening primrose oil. I also eat the fat on meat. Over 5 years or so, my insulin resistance is far less, so blood sugar control has improved a lot. I feel the diabetic meds do great harm in the long term. I learned to beware of condiments. Most have sgar or high fructose corn syrup. Not only are the carbs not good, but eating a small amount will trigger real bad cravings for more sugar. Diabetics tend to be highly addicted to sweets. You might want to look into the diet recommended for people with candida. From years of bad eating, taking antibiotics, etc., my intestinal flora were way out of balance. Bowel healthy is imperative for overall well being. When looking thru the archives, look for posts by Duncan Crow about the fiber inulin (not to be confused with the hormone insulin). I take about 3-4 heaping teaspoons of inulin daily (in 2 divided doses). Diabetics do better on small meals. Inulin helps bulk up the gut so there is less desire to eat too much food. Smoking is very bad for diabetics. Not good for anyone, but expecially bad for diabetics and can restrict circulation in hands and feet so diabetics who smoke are more prone to needing limbs amputated later in life. Coffee or caffeine isn't good either. Avoid all fake sugars like nutrasweet. Some say stevia is OK to use, but I feel that taming one's sweet tooth is far more beneficial than trying to find a sweet substitute. I found herbs, vitamins, and supplements which allowed me to stop taking the diabetes meds. After 5 years of work and experimentation, my blood sugar levels were down to about 110. These days I allow myself some carbs a few times a week, so blood sugar bounces between 108 and 131 these days. If I had eaten carbs like this 3 years ago, my fasting blood sugar would have bounced up to 160 or higher, and not returned back down nearly as quickly, so it seems diet and supplements do help me. I have posted to this group on my supplements in the past, so the information is in the list archives. For me, doing research into diet and supplements, and constantly adjusting my food and supplements as I learn more has become a major focus in life. My life depends on it. I probably spend 30 hours a week on the internet reading health and diet groups, surfing the web, and talking to others. It is a lot of work. It is a big commitment of both timne and money for foods and supplements. It is a new life direction which requires follow thru and dedication. The alternative is to do what the docs tell you to do, and watch yourself getting sicker and sicker over the years, finally dying from " diabetic complications " which probably arose from taking the doctor's advice. Best of good fortune in your quest for regaining internal balance. Alobar On 10/12/06, Beverly <beverlysigns wrote: > I am brand new to this group and hae sought you out as I need support > and ideas on how to improve my life. I started juicing today and pray > I can stay on it for 30 days. I have a myriad of health problems but > they all stem from poor eating habits and a life time of not > exercising enough. Any one that has any info on juicing and type 2 > diabetes please resond to me. thanks Bev > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Lori , Visit Mercola.com and read eating lifestyles for hypoglicemics (prediabetics) etc. No grains, no sweets, adherence to low glycemics will do wonders. If you need more take 4 caps a day of Enzymatic Therapy or Jarrow Glucose Regulators. They contain all the ingredients known for insulin control. Swanson.com is where I buy my supps. Is the least expensive and with a reputation to protect. Frank ND - WT2006 Sunday, October 22, 2006 9:05 AM New member Hello, Everyone I am new to the forum and am a type to diabetic. I am overweight and trying to lose, but my goal is not so much weight loss as being healthy. I am trying to avoid being put on insulin and have succeeded so far. The doctors I go to seem so limited in their thinking. I respect the experts for their knowledge, but with so much information available, one must also be open minded and willing to incorporate non-traditional ideas in to whole. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 I suggest you search thru the list archives. Many many posts dealing with diet and supplements for diabetics. Alobar On 10/22/06, WT2006 <watertiger2006 wrote: > Hello, Everyone > > I am new to the forum and am a type to diabetic. I am overweight > and trying to lose, but my goal is not so much weight loss as being > healthy. I am trying to avoid being put on insulin and have succeeded > so far. The doctors I go to seem so limited in their thinking. I > respect the experts for their knowledge, but with so much information > available, one must also be open minded and willing to incorporate > non-traditional ideas in to whole. > > Lori > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Mind if I ask what kind of lupus? I used to take ginkgo biloba for memory (and tinnitus) with positive results. Nicola <mrly_ncl wrote: Hi everyone, Just wanting to know if anyone has any alternative treatments they have used or know of for improving cognitive functioning. I have Lupus (SLE) and experience problems with my memory. I am interest in hearing any suggested as I willing to try just about any thing Kadee Sedtal " I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people. " -Jack Handey Sponsored Link $420,000 Mortgage for $1,399/month - Think You Pay Too Much For Your Mortgage? Find Out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 Nicola - did some " Googling " for you - there is an excellent book out there: LUPUS:ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES THAT WORK BY Sharon Moore. Check for it at Amazon.com - inexpensive - shipping within 24 hrs. Good luck honey. Helen , " Nicola " <mrly_ncl wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > Just wanting to know if anyone has any alternative treatments they > have used or know of for improving cognitive functioning. I have Lupus > (SLE) and experience problems with my memory. > > I am interest in hearing any suggested as I willing to try just about > any thing > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 ---hi and welcome could try castor oil packs over the cyst areas -- an edgar cayce remedy and always massage Massage, learning to rub people the right way One of the first things we will look at and give the merits for is massage, known and applied for thousands of years .In todays society at least in the UK touch is almost alien through whatever reason be it Victorian or upbringing .Yet touch can convey so much and the UK in general has to learn this very important role. For in my experience touch can be life changing ,yet I still meet nurses who have never had a massage in their life. Clearly there is much to change for these people are supposed to be at the very front to treating the ill but as the previous chapter has explained modern conventional treatment has almost obliterated one of the prime tools for healing. Massage should be done to babies, children and adults and much soothing would take place were this in place without need for drugs, sedatives alcohol or other stimulants. if only this would go into every would be mums repertoire of dealing with their children. The results I am sure would be impressive. Various combinations of oils for massage can be used however I have only experience with using the oils of peanut /olive and almond and I am sure there are many others which are of real benefit too. Also very good results have been obtained using tincture of myrrh. Research in massage therapy has been ongoing for more than 120 years. Here are some reported benefits of massage: Preliminary results suggested cancer patients had less pain and anxiety after receiving therapeutic massage at the James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute in Columbus, Ohio. Women who had experienced the recent death of a child were less depressed after receiving therapeutic massage, according to preliminary results of a study at the University of South Carolina. Medical school students at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School who were massaged before an exam showed a significant decrease in anxiety and respiratory rates as well as a significant increase in white blood cells and natural killer cell activity, suggesting a benefit to the immune system Studies funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found massage beneficial in improving weight gain in HIV-exposed infants and facilitating recovery in patients who underwent abdominal surgery. At the University of Miami School of Medicine's Touch Research Institute, researchers have found that massage is helpful in decreasing blood pressure in people with hypertension, alleviating pain in migraine sufferers and improving alertness and performance in office workers. An increasing number of research studies show massage reduces heart rate, lowers blood pressure, increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins (enhancing medical treatment). Although therapeutic massage does not increase muscle strength, it can stimulate weak, inactive muscles and, thus, partially compensate for the lack of exercise and inactivity resulting from illness or injury. It also can hasten and lead to a more complete recovery from exercise or injury. Research has verified that: Office workers massaged regularly were more alert, performed better and were less stressed than those who weren't massaged. Massage therapy decreased the effects of anxiety, tension, depression, pain, and itching in burn patients. Abdominal surgery patients recovered more quickly after massage. Premature infants who were massaged gained more weight and fared better than those who weren't. Autistic children showed less erratic behaviour after massage therapy. According AMTA, massage helps both physically and mentally. " Often times people are stressed in our culture. Stress-related disorders make up between 80-and-90 percent of the ailments that bring people to family-practice physicians. What they require is someone to listen, someone to touch them, someone to care. That does not exist in modern medicine. One of the complaints heard frequently is that physicians don't touch their patients any more. Touch just isn't there. Years ago massage was a big part of nursing. There was so much care, so much touch, so much goodness conveyed through massage. Now nurses for the most part are as busy as physicians. They're writing charts, dealing with insurance notes, they're doing procedures and often there is no room for massage any more. I believe massage therapy is absolutely key in the healing process not only in the hospital environment but because it relieves stress, it is obviously foundational in the healing process any time and anywhere. " Joan Borysenko - Massage Journal Interview, Fall 1999 Physical Benefits of Therapeutic Massage Massage also provides another therapeutic component largely absent in today's world: tactile stimulation, or, more simply, touch. In 1986, the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami published groundbreaking research on the effects of massage on premature babies. The preterm babies who received massage therapy showed 47% greater weight gain and six-day shorter hospital stays than the infants who were not receiving massage. But is this study evidence of what loving touch can do spiritually, or rather what massage can do on a physiological level? Regardless, babies are not the only benefactors Helps relieve stress and aids relaxation Helps relieve muscle tension and stiffness. Alleviates discomfort during pregnancy Fosters faster healing of strained muscles and sprained ligaments; reduces pain and swelling; reduces formation of excessive scar tissue Reduces muscle spasms. Provides greater joint flexibility and range of motion Enhances athletic performance; Treats injuries caused during sport or work Promotes deeper and easier breathing Improves circulation of blood and movement of lymph fluids Reduces blood pressure Helps relieve tension-related headaches and effects of eye-strain Enhances the health and nourishment of skin Improves posture Strengthens the immune system Treats musculoskeletal problems Rehabilitation post operative Rehabilitation after injury (Source: AMTA Mental Benefits of Massage Therapy Fosters peace of mind Promotes a relaxed state of mental alertness Helps relieve mental stress. Improves ability to monitor stress signals and respond appropriately. Enhances capacity for calm thinking and creativity. Emotional Benefits. Satisfies needs for caring nurturing touch Fosters a feeling of well- being Reduces levels of anxiety. Creates body awareness. Increases awareness of mind-body connection Here is a nice story Hi all, I just wanted to share something with you that some of the students in my therapeutic massage class are working on this semester. Part of our curriculum is clinical hands on hours. Most of us are conducting an on-campus massage clinic. We have 2 small groups of students who are working off-campus at the hospital (chair massages on nurses and hospital staff only), and at the adjacent cancer treatment center (hand and foot massages on patients, and chair massages for care givers and center staff). As a part of the quantitative study of how well the massage work is going, they are tracking the patient vital signs both before and after each massage. The results are absolutely amazing so far! They worked with 11 patients this week, and EVERYONE experienced positive results. From all the stress of the treatments blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration levels are elevated in cancer patients. After the massages most of the patients had returned to almost normal ranges. My fellow students got a chance to witness first hand exactly how powerful our gift of touch is, and how much of a difference such a simple gesture can make in someone's life - not just by making them aware that someone cares for them, but also by improving their health. With this data to track, it also gives us a small step toward making the profession of therapeutic massage that more legitimate. You wouldn't believe how much more receptive of all of us students the staff at both the hospital and the cancer center are. Makes me kind of proud to be a part of it all. Do copy this and share it phill In , " Rebecca " <fullards04 wrote: > > I wanted to introduce myself, I am Becky and I'm a mother, wife and > friend to many wonderful people. I am new to the group and am anxious > to hear everyones thoughts and suggestions. > I do have a question, My niece has an ovarian cyst that has come and > gone and come again and the doc told her she may have to have > surgery. Is there anything she can try to relieve her pain and avoid > surgery? > Thank you! > Becky > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Hello Evelyn, This is Valerie, I'm new too as of Sunday Dec 3. So many emails! I'm from Pa. I have been interested too and didn't know about this site. Nice/glad u wrote, cause I feel I feel " lost " . Where does everyone get their username from? Have a good day/night? Evelyn <evelynarizona wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm new to this group and thought I should introduce myself. My name is Evelyn a Retired AT+T operator and I'm 74 years old. For many years I have been interested in Alternatiive Medicine and I'm so happy to have found this group. Evelyn In Mesa, AZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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