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Help For Chronic Degenerative Diseases Patients

                              

Dr. John C. Cline of the Cline Medical Centre in British Columbia is a family practice physician who provides non-surgical therapies to prevent and reverse chronic degenerative diseases. With chronic degenerative diseases on the rise, many medical professionals are looking at a variety of treatment modalities including alternative medicines to help their patients.

Dr. Cline reports the increase in chronic degenerative diseases is primarily caused by three toxins contaminating our environment and posing a serious health threat to us all. The three toxin categories include heavy metals (mercury, lead, and arsenic), persistent organic pollutants (pesticides, herbicides, and flame retardants), and biological toxins (mold, parasites, pathological bacteria, viruses, etc.). He further reports these toxins account for 90% of the chronic diseases in the world.

Dr. Cline’s Centre in British Columbia offers a detoxification program to assist with a variety of ailments including chronic pain, heart and circulatory disorders, arthritic disorders, fatigue, and many other health concerns. His program combines the use of Chelation Therapy, a simple/nutritional diet, and Far-Infrared Sauna Therapy over a four to eight week period. A simple diet including the elimination of foods often causing food allergies is an important part of his and any healing program. Chelation Therapy uses chelating agents to remove heavy metals from the body.

Far-Infrared Sauna Therapy is used 2-5 times a week in Dr. Cline’s program depending on the individual’s need. He reports, Far-Infrared Saunas “utilizes completely invisible infrared light to warm deeply inside the body tissues without heating the air or the external parts of the body much at all.” Dr. Cline reports many of his patients thoroughly enjoy, feel relaxed, and look forward to their Sauna treatments.

Mybath.biz conveniently provides consumers the opportunity to own a Far-Infrared Sauna for use in the comfort of their own home. What better way to relax at the end of the day as well as reap the benefits of detoxifying your body from harmful toxins.

Fibromyalgia Association... improve, understand and find relief...

Fibromyalgia, with one of the most common complaints being tightness and soreness of muscles in the neck face and back, is an ailment which would indicate the use of a steam shower for relief of acute as well as chronic pain. If the Fibromyalgia sufferer may enter a steam shower to soothe their muscles they may notice significant improvements in their complaints of pain and symptoms- sorry doctors.  A steam shower at home may lessen the amounts of office visits required In the United States; not mere conjecture, the scientific/historical evidence supporting the efficacy and applicability of Steam has stood monumentally strong, as I imagine it ever will.

We have been contacted by many Fibromyalgia sufferers who are receiving pain relief from our Far-Infrared Saunas; some of them have had primary care physicians suggest they try the technology. This is a heartening, and in many ways, humanizing message from Medical Science. Fibromyalgia still stands misunderstood- as many of its patients do. However, the Medical Community has started to rally around the cause of easing the pain and emotional effects of Fibromyalgia. 

I wanted to use this blog entry to encourage our Fibromyalgia sufferers to log onto and look at the National Fibromyalgia Association’s website: www.fmaware.org . We know many of our clients have purchased My Bath products with the relief of pain in mind. As we become aware of the technologies emerging to adequately treat certain disorders such as Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome we will make certain you have access to the professionals who can steer you toward relief from pain and an improvement in quality of life.   

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Learn About Past Pain Treatment Measures

Today, I’m taking a step back in time to look at the History of Pain treatment and how it shapes treatment today. With 76.5 million Americans reporting they live with chronic pain, the issue deserves some attention. Also note, the above statistic does not take into account those experiencing acute pain. I think you’ll find pain relief history fairly interesting and come to understand in this blog or in the next few how important understanding our past is in shaping our future.

            Physical pain is a timeless factor for humanity and will continue to be a part of humanity in some fashion until the end of existence.  Medical literature on relieving pain for surgery emerged in the 9^th century and components of treatment remained uniform until the 17^th century.  Medical literature of the 9^th to 17^th century reports a soporific sponge device surgeon’s use as an anesthetic.   To make a soporific sponge, the surgeon or assistant soaked a sponge in opium, unripe mulberry juice, and various other seeds and berries in the hot sun until the sponge was dry.  Patients undergoing major surgeries like amputations often had no anesthesia and often bore unimaginable pain.  Pain during this period is difficult to reflect upon because of the lack of available and effective pain relieving options (UCLA, 1998).   

Documents of pain research and modern pain treatment showed up in the early 1800’s.   During this period, much of the pain medication was self-dosing by the patient or the family.  Medication remedies were both opium and alcohol based.  The Bayer Company introduced aspirin in 1899, which quickly became the fastest selling medication.  Peoples views of pain during the 1800 included: pain is an expectation and part of life, pain is punishment from God, and pain is part of the purifying process for the good people.  In the 1880’s, middle class citizens in the United States and Europe moved from the home to the hospital to receive health treatments such as operations.  During this period the charitable asylums (hospitals) transformed into consumer-oriented service institutions (UCLA, 1998).

Chloroform proved helpful in the 1850’s for women bearing children.  However, the idea received a great deal of criticism because of the biblical view that “In sorrow thou shalt bring forth children.”  Religious leaders pushed ideology that spins scripture into unnecessary mental, spiritual, and physical suffering to control people from engaging in assumingly evil activities.  The biblical view ceased to be an issue in 1853 when Queen Victoria chose to use anesthesia for the birth of her child.  After Queen Victoria’s acceptance of the idea, the middle and upper class began to use anesthesia during childbirth (UCLA, 1998). 

In the twentieth-century, scientists’ thinking shifted from the function of pain being to heal, to punish, or to ennoble, to pain being a warning of actual or potential damage in a particular part of the body.  Bonica, an anesthesiologist, unable to find the causes or sources of pain for a number of patients began making referrals to a number of disciplines including: orthopedist, neurosurgeons, psychiatrist, and others.  The other professions reported just as much confusion and so Bonica founded one of the first interdisciplinary pain clinics in 1947 at Tacoma General Hospital.  Later, Bonica received endorsements to expand efforts of interdisciplinary collaboration and opened a new International Association for the Study of Pain.  Today, a number of clinics continued to offer a variety of treatment options through the interdisciplinary approach (UCLA, 1998).

To learn more about the history of pain check out UCLA’s The Relief of Pain and Suffering exhibit, which is where I pulled together a brief overview for you. Another resources to look at in this area is Paul Starr’s The Social Transformation of American Medicine, which takes a BOLD look at how healthcare got where we are today and prediction about where were going.

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What Foods Relieve Pain?

“You are what you eat,” takes new meaning for those suffering from pain according to Dr. Neal Barnard’s book, Foods that Fight Pain. Dr. Barnard along with other prestigious medical organizations has successfully completed and continues to research on foods that alleviate pain. Most of us can remember a time when we ate too many sweets and the fatigue that followed once the sugar high wore off. If we can feel the affects of too much sugar, are there other foods that can have a subtle effect exacerbating or causing us pain? The notion seems logical and research is showing some of the foods we think of as nutritious are causing medical problems.

In western medicine, Doctor’s have to contend with corporate power and influence to use medications, procedures, and tests in order for their practice to survive. In fact, I have notice the second I mention something to my Doctor a medical test is already written out. More times than not, the medical tests come back with nothing found and a nice medical bill mailed within the next two weeks. Additionally, Doctors contend with the influence of the food industry that shape eating habits and market unhealthy products in seemingly healthy ways. All these forces affect and contribute to the practice of medicine in our society and how we heal injuries and promote healthy life styles. (Just my two cents)

In Dr. Barnard’s book, he discusses food’s role in circulation, inflammation, hormone issues, and immune system functioning. His research and experience working with people suffering from ailments such as migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, digestive problems, lower back pain, diabetes and a host of other concerns show taking in the right foods can alleviate pain and in some cases reverse medical conditions. He also discloses the special effects of certain foods and herbs on specific health concerns. For example, the spice ginger is found to have anti-inflammatory effects, aid in back pain and digestive issues, headaches, and motion sickness. The healing and preventive properties in foods can have life altering effects with a simple change in eating habits.

So, which foods help alleviate pain? Briefly, Dr. Barnard recommends an elimination diet for about a week or so eating strictly from a list of pain safe foods including non-citrus fruits; green, yellow, and orange vegetables, and brown rice. Once the foods you have been eating are out of your system and pain related symptoms are diminished, he recommends systematically adding in foods that could be triggering pain for you. When a particular food is added in, he recommends eating generous portions to see if the food triggers your symptoms. Foods that trigger pain for one individual may not for another individual as our body’ chemistry and biology are unique to the person. The process for finding foods triggering pain can take some time and well worth the end results!

To begin this or any diet and exercise program always consult with a medical professional first. To find out more on Dr. Barnard’s research you can check him out online at http://www.nealbarnard.org/ or of course check out his book.

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Pain Experiences and Hot Tub Relief

About ten years ago, I set out to shed a few pounds and took up jogging for exercise. After about a year of getting up each morning and jogging about 2 miles, I started to experience lower back pain.

At first, I thought a few days of rest would solve the problem and the pain did subside for a brief period of time. Although, the pain continued and spread into my right hip, which led to a visit with a local Chiropractor, lots over the counter pain medications, and an eventual trip to my Orthopedic Doctor. I frequently visited the Orthopedic Doctor growing for scoliosis, which is a curvature of the spine. After the appointment with the Orthopedic Doctor, I was scheduled for a reconstructive hip surgery involving the rearranging of several bones in my hip and pelvis area. I’ll spare the details.

        After the surgery, I spent a couple weeks in bed before being released for physical therapy. The physical therapy was an achievement and I was excited about getting back on my feet. The best part of physical therapy was the hot tub, although it wasn’t your standard hot tub. This special hot tub was a big metal container built for one individual, which I found amusing at the time although I so appreciated how it felt.

The experience of being in the moving water was like paradise as much of my pain subsided in the warm bubbling water. There is much research on hydrotherapy for lower back, joint, and muscular pain, which can explain the process in further detail. The only research I have to offer is my personal experience of being in the water and experiencing the relief first hand.

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Caring for Yourself During Loss

      

Losses in life, other than the loss of a loved one, often go unrecognized. For instance, the loss of a job, a pet, physical functioning, and so forth frequently go unacknowledged by society and yet affect us deeply. Individuals need the opportunity to be able to talk about and express thoughts and emotions that flow out during these moments of transition.

When individuals are fortunate enough to have their thoughts and feelings heard and validated they can move through the difficult emotions and have the energy to transition on to the next phase of their life. When these thoughts and feelings are not heard and validated, individuals can remain stuck and experience emotional, physical, and spiritual barriers that may weigh them down. This is where self-care is important to regaining balance in these transitional periods.

        Self-care during losses and other major life transitions is especially important because of the multiple strains, drains, and changes that are occurring within the individual and his or her family. For individuals that participate or struggle with unhealthy coping behaviors (drinking, excessive eating, harsh interpersonal interactions, isolating self for long periods of time from others, and so forth), they may want to consider obtaining some assistance with learning new ways of coping with the challenges of life. Losing something which holds meaning is often a traumatic experience for many people, and already, unhealthy coping behaviors can become even more volatile and dangerous to an individual and his or her family during a stressful period of time.

Healthy self-care can include a number of things including

·         confiding in a support system, whether that be family, friends, or a mental health professional;

·         allowing yourself to grieve the loss through expressing thoughts and feelings;

·         maintaining or developing a new daily structure;

·         paying extra attention to vitamins and nutrition is important because grieving and uncertainty can significantly impact our bodies, leaving one experiencing fatigue and other stress related symptoms;

·         exercise is also very beneficial and gives one the opportunity to run, walk, or stomp out his or her anger and frustration about the loss; and/or

·         doing something soothing like soaking in a hot tub while watching your favorite movie.

        Many of the reasons why things happen in life can be illusive when they first occur. This is especially true when a loss enters our life. Oftentimes we struggle to find a reason why this is happening and can seldom fully understand one at the time.

Often though, as difficult as it may be, a year or many years down the road as one reflects back he or she can begin to see a plan bigger than him or herself at work. As this takes place, one can become humbled and sometimes thankful for the lesson, the insight, or the wisdom provided. For instance, being delivered into a better situation, meeting new people, helping others through a similar situation, hearing or reading life altering stories, or other events and situations that intersect into ones life because of the loss. Many times, life seems to have a way of eventually clarifying itself in future circumstances.

Discover Visualization

Do you have areas of your life you would like to change, improve, or enhance? Many of us have wandering thoughts about loosing weight, climbing Mount Everest , being less anxious, and a host of other desires. There are several ways people can accomplish personal goals and successfully live out their dreams. Visualization is one powerful tool that can assist in fulfilling those ambitions.   

    

Visualization is a process of creating an imagine in your mind’s eye and focusing in on all its richness. To set up a visualization session, being by writing down on paper what area of your life you would like to focus in on. I have found focusing in on one area verses my entire life works best as I can really get in tune with what actions I need to take for positive results.

After you have a focus, find a quiet relaxing place like a comfy recliner to hold your session. Once you’re in a comfy spot, being by closing your eyes, relaxing your muscles, and focusing on your breathing. Then begin visualizing your goal and intentions in action. For example, if you want to change careers, see yourself in action- Where are you? How do you look?  What are you doing? How are you interacting with others? How are others responding to you? How do you feel? 

In addition to achieving goals or ambitions, visualization can be used for relaxation, stress reduction, and easing anxiety. Even in the middle of a busy day at work, taking a 15 minute break by closing your eyes, focusing on your breathing, and envisioning yourself laying out on the beach or sitting on a mountain can be refreshing.

Visualization is a tool that can be used almost anywhere-of course not while driving a car or using dangerous equipment. There are also mental health professionals who can guide you in developing this skill. Additionally, you may find many helpful books, CD’s, and auto tapes available at http://www.amazon.com or at your local book store.

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Stress Management

       

In western culture, we have a tendency to add more and more events, activities, and excursions to our life coupled with increasing pressure to perform at higher and higher levels. The pace of life also continues to increase with technological advances which speed up our abilities to do numerous things in an instant. Just think for a moment, before there was email, telephones, or even the luxury of the United States postal service people had space and time between communications.

In today’s world, we often become impatient if we have to wait a couple moments for a webpage to launch. And God help the IT department if the computer crashes all together. Advancements in technology are beneficial, needed, and help us improve many functions of daily life. The question is how do we adjust to the speediness of living in a technologically advanced, opportunity laden, and adventure seeking world without wearing out?

        The fact is adjusting to these changes have left many struggling to cope as stress is America’s number one health problem as noted by the American Institute of Stress. Stress is a topic many researchers have and continue to study as many of our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual problems stem from this area.

Stress can have a cumulative effect overtime and leads to many health concerns including insomnia, high blood pressure, mental illness, and numerous other aliments brought about by weakened immune system functioning. Numerous educational websites like http://www.stress.org are dedicated to providing valuable information detailing how stress affects the mind, body, and spirit.

        What can we do to cope with our world? Most stress management programs take a comprehensive approach to this question. For the body, some interventions include practicing deep breathing and muscle relaxation, a hot bath or steam shower, aerobic exercise, healthy eating, vitamins, and limiting caffeine intake. For the mind, interventions often include identifying, examining, and changing erroneous beliefs, which can often lead to anxiety, depression, addiction, and other mental illnesses. Additionally, learning to express your emotions especially those causing distress with a close friend or professional can alleviate stress as well.

There are numerous methods to alleviating, reducing, and easing stress, the first item on the agenda is to acknowledge the impact it’s having on your health and deciding to practice some new behaviors!