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Implementing Integrative Medicine Into Your Practice. Why Now? Many people tend to believe that illness, degeneration, disease, and pain is a normal process of growing old and that the role of conventional medicine is to look for defects, causes, risks, and genetic markers—all while attempting to suppress the symptoms of disease. In this era of conventional medicine, the absence of disease and infirmity is typically the ultimate definition of good health. According to the 2002 survey figures of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), approximately 62 percent of Americans are using some form of complementary and alternative medicine systems, which include: · • Biologically based practices using substances found in nature such as herbs, special diets, or vitamins. · • Energy medicine involving the use of energy fields that surround and penetrate the human body. · • Manipulative and body-based practices based on manipulation or movement of one or more body parts. · • Mind-body medicine using techniques that enhance the mind’s ability to affect bodily function and symptoms. · • Whole medical systems built on complete systems of theory and practice. In many cases, these systems have evolved apart from (and even earlier than) the conventional medical approach currently practiced in the United States. www.theifim.com |
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| Date: June 15, 2010 |
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Review of Homeopathy in Treatment of Fibromyalgia |
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News Source: Drug WeekSentiment: NeutralNews Date: April 30, 2010A UK study reviewed randomized controlled trials using homeopathy to treat fibromyalgia. Because none of the four trials was “without serious flaws”, the researchers concluded ‘Therefore, the effectiveness of homoeopathy as a symptomatic treatment for FM remains unproven.’ ...”The study “A systematic review of homoeopathy for the treatment of fibromyalgia” was published in Clinical Rheumatology, 2010;29(5):457-64). |
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| Date: April 30, 2010 |
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Internet Marketing for Alternative Health Care Professionals |
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The Alternative Health Connection is a full service marketing corporation fiercely devoted to the sucess of integrated medicine. On April 20th We will be partnering with LA Vita . THe event will be held at 6:30pm location:LA Vita, compounding Pharmacy 3978 Sorrento Valley Blvd. in San Deigo Calif To reserve your seat contact Melanie @ 858 453 2500 or The Alternative Health Connection@ 800 670-1980 |
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| Date: April 20, 2010 |
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Reduce Stress with Functional Metabolic Medicine |
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Reduce Your Stress with Functional Metabolic Medicine Functional Medicine is holistic rather than specialized health care. It is lab based natural medicine that gets to the “root cause” of the health condition rather than just treating the “symptom”. It approaches the body as web-like and holographic structure where all systems are known to be linked and patterns between organ systems are explored. Functional Medicine is interested in you—your life, your well-being, what you eat, your work environment, your relationships and communication with others, how you relax and play, what medications you are taking, how well your digestive system functions, and what chemicals you’ve been exposed to.In conventional medicine making a diagnosis is often the endpoint of therapy. “Let’s just treat the symptoms and send you home.” Conventional medicine compartmentalizes the body into specialties: liver doctors, heart doctors, mind doctors, etc. They talk about “prevention”, but pap smears, cholesterol, cancer and blood pressure screenings are all investigations for early detection of disease, not prevention of disease. Functional medicine is concerned with real prevention of illness and disorders. By paying attention to small problems, you can often prevent large ones. StressOne of the biggest causes for disease today in the United States, and around the world. Many people think of the causes of stress as being mental or emotional. They don’t realize that stress can also be caused by many physical factors as well. How ever you have accumulated your stress, you may be experiencing it in a number of different ways such as:1. Depression2. Headaches3. Fatigue4. Neck, Shoulder, and Back Pain5. Sleep Disorders6. Mood Swings7. Digestive Disorders8. PMS9. Diminished Sex Drive10. Weight GainThe following recommendations are for general information and should not be taken as medical advice. Consult your physician or health care provider before taking any of the supplements, herbs, vitamins or other advice listed below. Depression1. Seek out a competent professional who is knowledgeable about alternative and complementary medicine that may be able to prescribe some gentle herbs or vitamins to “take the edge off”. It’s a kinder and gentler approach to balancing your metabolism and psyche.2. Take St. John’s Wort as an alternative to the more dangerous and heavy drugs currently on the market. It has been used for 'nervous disorders' for a couple of thousand years. St John's Wort has been safely taken at about 500 mg/day for mild and possibly moderate depression. Talk to your health care provider before taking St John's Wort.3. Get a foot massage by a certified massage therapist or reflexologist. It has been proven that there are many points on the bottom of your feet that are directly linked to certain centers in your brain. And when done properly, they can actually induce relaxation of your whole body.4. Use light therapy to help stimulate certain receptors in your brain which can have a direct effect on your mood. It is suggested that getting out into the morning sun (with a hat and sunscreen of course) is also helpful for regular depression. 5. Take vitamin B and in particular, Folate (folic acid) which is needed for red blood cell formation protein metabolism. Vitamin B keeps your nervous system working properly and will help with many of the symptoms of depression. Folate can be found not only in vitamin supplements but, is found in green leafy vegetables, liver, legumes, and seeds. 6. Avoiding alcohol all together. It may temporarily make you feel good but, using alcohol as a way to feel better will only lead to a greater desire to drink more. If you need help with your alcohol consumption, ask your health care provider for a recommendation7. Change your environment. Get outside of where you currently are and look around you. Take the attention off of your self if only for a few minutes and look at the beauty around you.8. Take a walk, even if only to the mailbox and back. Then, take a little longer walk tomorrow and so on. Walking for as little as 20 to 30 minutes per day is enough to stimulate the chemicals in your brain (endorphins), which make you feel good. Headaches9. Go to a health care provider who can examine you and rule out more dangerous things that may be causing your headaches such as blood clots, tumors and hemorrhages.10. Find some time to “de-stress” and relax. Whether it’s a quiet moment alone for a few minutes, a time to meditate, listen to music or read a couple of pages of a good book you have been wanting to get to. Spend some time alone every day.11. Get away from the source of stress that may be inducing the headache. Give yourself the “OK” to take 5 minute to yourself.12. Explore various forms of meditation. Start by checking out your public library. This is a great source for CD’s, DVD’s and books on the subject…and they are all free for the asking. Pick the one that feels right for you and begin practicing it every day.13. Use a neck roll to relax the muscles of your neck. A simple technique is to take a kitchen towel, roll it up to about a 4 inch diameter and lay down on your back with the rolled up towel under you neck and a couple of pillows under your knees for greater relaxation of your entire spine. Now let your neck and your back “let go”. Lay there for about 5 to 10 minutes every day.14. Cool off your neck and head by using a cold gel pack or a zip lock bag of crushed ice wrapped up in a light towel and place it under your neck while you lay on your back. Use a couple of pillows under you knees for greater comfort and relaxation. Lay there for about 15 minutes or less if your neck becomes too cold. Many headaches are as the result of swollen blood vessels, and the ice will help to reduce the inflammation of the blood vessels.15. Gently massage your temples while in a relaxed posture. This could be done at your desk at work or, while lying down at home. Use the tips of your index and middle finger and gently rub in a clockwise position for 10 times and reverse into a counterclockwise position for 10 times. Continue this motion until you feel the muscles of your temple relax.16. Use Aromatherapy to enhance the effect of your temple massage. Use lavender and rosemary oils in a blend to further relieve stiffness and muscle tension associated with headaches. Massage the oils into the temples, forehead and base of the skull using circular pressure with your fingertips.17. Use a “cervical” pillow while sleeping. This will give your neck the proper support it needs while resting and will take unnecessary pressure off of your neck muscles allowing for proper blood circulation to the brain while sleeping. The cervical pillow will also force you to sleep either on your back or on your side which is much better for you that you stomach. Stomach sleepers are very prone to neck aches and headaches due to the twisting of the neck needed when sleeping face down.18. Listen to relaxing music. Take a break from the loud and often tension filled world we all live in. Put on the headphones, or ear buds and just let go. Even if you enjoy rock or heavy metal music, the softer, quieter music will “lull you” into a state of relaxation. Neck, Shoulder and Back Pain19. Avoid accidents that can cause injuries. Buckle your seatbelt when in the car, strap on wrist guards and knee pads before playing any rough sports and always wear a helmet when biking and rollerblading.20. Begin a weight training program to strengthen your muscles around your joints and back. Begin with light weights and low numbers of repetitions. If you are able to, hire a personal trainer to set you on the right course and also to prevent injuries. One session may be all you need.21. Begin an aerobic exercise program along with stretching to prevent joint injuries and slow the progress of any further degeneration. Get at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity per day.22. Take 1500 milligrams of Glucosamine Sulfate along with 1200 milligrams of Chondroiton Sulfate to reduce inflammation and pain associated with osteoarthritis.23. Capsaicin, which is found in hot chili peppers and paprika has been shown to produce relief from the pain of arthritis. It is applied topically over the inflamed joint24. Reduce your weight if you are carrying a few extra pounds. By reducing your overall weight, you will reduce the added stress on your injured or arthritic joints.25. Take at least 1000 milligrams of buffered vitamin C and 1000 units of vitamin D to protect your joints and increase the potential for rebuilding the tissue around the injured joints. Sleep Disorders26. Perform a “pre-bedtime” ritual of relaxation and wind-down at least 1 hour prior to your regular sleep time. Shut off the TV, put on some soft music, sip some herbal-decaf chamomile tea to get you in the mood.27. Light proof your bedroom by using heavy black out curtains and shades to keep out the street lights. Use a clock radio with dim lighting or turn the clock away from your pillow.28. Don’t nap during the day if you are having difficulties getting to sleep or staying asleep. Your biological clock is regulated by your sleep cycle and will be thrown off by daytime naps.29. Avoid caffeine and alcohol at least 4 hours before bedtime since they can both interrupt your sleep pattern.30. If you don’t smoke, don’t start. Smoking and nicotine is a stimulant and can keep you from a sound nights sleep.31. Keeps a regular sleep schedule, even on the weekends to keep your body “expecting” sleep at the same time, everyday. 32. Don’t try to “catch up” on lost sleep. Research has shown that does not work. In fact, trying to “catch up” on sleep for a few days can actually rest your own inner clock making it more difficult to go to sleep at your regular time.33. Take 3 milligrams of Melatonin 30 minutes before going to bed. Melatonin used in small doses for a limited period of time in many cases has proven to be an effective and safe sleep aid.34. Get out of bed if you are unable to fall asleep. Go to another room and do something relaxing, meditate, listen to some quiet music until you feel sleepy. Worrying about falling to sleep can actually keep you from falling asleep.35. Get your adrenal glands tested to determine if you are manufacturing adequate levels of cortisol, DHEA and melatonin. These hormones are essential in the proper levels for a good rest.36. Mood Swings37. Keep a journal and track of your mood to see if there is a set pattern. Understanding the pattern of your moods can help you change your behaviors to stabilize your moods. 38. Plan your day according to your mood cycle. If you find that you are “up” at a certain time each day, plan your day for high energy activities during that time. 39. Set time aside every day for exercise. Even 15 to 20 minutes per day may be enough time to stabilize your mood and associated depression.40. Establish and daily routine for getting up and going to sleep. Routines will keep your body and mind on a more even keel. Keeping a routine and regular schedule will help to keep your mood more stable.41. For females in pre-menopause, peri-menopause or menopause, have your hormones checked for sufficient levels of estrogen and progesterone. An imbalance of these hormones can create a sense of anxiety, or depression. 42. Find time for yourself to relax or meditate even for a few minutes every day to slow down and “smell the roses”.43. Look at your medications and vitamin supplements as a potential creator of your moods. Many medications, as well as vitamins can cause a change in your overall mood and sense of well-being. Keep a journal of your mood changes with the medications or vitamins you may be taking and talk to your health care provider if you notice any changes.44. Take a vitamin B-complex to help support the nervous system and alleviate stress related mood swings. Since feelings of irritability and edginess are increased by the depletion of B-vitamins, these vitamins must be used as supplements to restore your levels in the body. Digestive Disorders45. Seek out a health care provider who can search for the “cause” of the problem. 46. Test the gut utilizing highly specialized stool analysis which will look for such things as parasites, bacterial overgrowth, yeast, fungus and an imbalance of good to bad bacteria.47. Stop all dairy products including milk, yogurts and cheeses for a period of one week to see if that makes a difference. If it does, chances are you are allergic to or hyper sensitive to Cow’s milk. 48. Try Organic Almond milk or Rice milk as an alternative to Cow’s milk. 49. Add a good quality digestive enzyme to each meal. You may be lacking in certain enzymes which help to break down your food. PMS50. Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day. Exercise causes a release of endorphins; it makes sense to keep the level "pumped up," so to speak, during the last two weeks of the cycle. Continuous production of endorphins appears to diminish the PMS symptoms.51. To avoid fluctuations in blood sugar levels, don't skip meals. Eat small frequent meals instead. Eat the same amount of food you normally would, but spread it out. Have three small meals and mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks.52. Limit simple sugars as much as possible. It's okay to have some sugar, but don't have it on an empty stomach as it could trigger a binge. Instead, have a dessert with your meal. It sounds strange, but it's better to eat dessert during the middle of a meal than at the end. Having something sweet at the end of a meal may lead you crave more sugar. If you eat the sweets mid meal, the craving is satisfied. Be sure to include fiber and protein with each meal to slow the digestion and absorption of the sugar.53. Limit your caffeine and alcohol consumption. Some women experience alcohol intolerance during the last two weeks of their cycle; they show signs of intoxication with only one drinks when it may usually take two drinks to produce the same effects.54. Reduce your sodium intake, especially if you're bothered by fluid retention and breast swelling or tenderness, and avoid adding salt.55. Use evening primrose oil. It contains an essential fatty acid called gamma linolenic acid that is needed for the synthesis of a hormone called prostaglandin. Evening primrose oil is very effective in relieving premenstrual breast pain.56. Practice stress management: many of the symptoms of PMS are unpredictable and emotionally draining. This can be very stressful and can exacerbate your condition.57. Increase your intake of fresh fruit, vegetables and filtered water (six to eight glasses daily depending on your activity level.) 58. Take Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus). It is one of the best-researched herbs for women. German studies show it stimulates progesterone production and may regulate estrogen as well. A 1979 study showed it to be helpful in relieving water retention. Diminished Sex Drive59. Having sex regularly helps to keep your sex drive in high gear by increasing the production of testosterone, which is the hormone mainly responsible for libido in both men and women. 60. Don’t smoke, if you do, quit. It is scientifically proven that smoking can clog the blood vessels in the reproductive organs in the same way it clogs the arteries in your heart. Ever heard a better reason to quit? 61. Check your medications with your doctor or your pharmacist. Many medications can cause diminished sex drive, including drugs used to treat high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, and stomach problems. 62. Women, practice Kegels exercises. Kegel exercises squeezing exercises your doctor told you to do after pregnancy or because you were having a bit of a problem with leaking urine. They are also great for strengthening the pubococcygeus muscle, essential for orgasm. To do Kegels, take note of the muscle you use to stop urinary flow, and then practice contracting that muscle, gradually releasing it. Work up to 20 contractions three times a day.63. Take Ginko Baloba This herb promotes better blood flow, getting more blood to the brain and other organs. Follow the instructions on the bottle, but check with your doctor first. 64. Cook a great pasta dinner with Pesto. Pesto contains pine nuts, great sources of arginine, the precursor for nitric oxide, a main ingredient in drugs like Viagra. Arginine helps open blood vessels so blood flow improves. 65. Visual a peaceful setting. Imagining yourself in some tropical paradise will be enough of a libido booster to get you to bed -- early. Plus, it's a lot more stimulating to talk about than why your teenager is failing geometry. 66. Use wheat germ liberally on your cereal and in your yogurt. Wheat germ is rich in zinc, which is important to the production of testosterone. You can also get your fill of zinc in beef, eggs, and seafood -- especially oysters.67. Get a massage, a pedicure, or a facial, or whatever makes you feel better about yourself. If you take care of your own body, you're much more likely to be able to enjoy it. Another good way to take care of yourself is exercise. A side benefit for both men and women: better blood flow to crucial organs. 68. Before you go to bed, take a few minutes to write out a to-do list and a list of your worries. This gets rid of the worries that can often interfere with your ability to relax and become aroused.69. Don’t drink alcohol. A small amount of alcohol can set the mood; more can drown the flame of desire, or lessen your ability to see your desire through. Weight Gain70. Eat more fruits and vegetables. They’re packed with beneficial fibers, vitamins and antioxidants. They fill up your stomach fast so you feel full sooner. They are also low in calories and help to keep your calorie count low. 71. Eat small, frequent meals to help you balance your calorie intake throughout the day and also keeps your blood sugar balanced. Instead of eating 3 big meals, try to eat 5 - 6 smaller meals throughout the day.72. Be concerned with the fat levels and sugar levels of foods. Some foods that display 'low fat' on their packaging tend to be high in sugar, which can be just as bad for someone trying to lose weight.73. Consider portion size. Many people are eating low fat diets but they are eating larger portions. You need to get the balance right between calories consumed and calories burnt.74. Write down your shopping list before you get to the shops and don't buy anything that is not on that list. Also, don't do your grocery shopping when you are hungry. You will be more inclined to by the high sugar and high fat snacks.75. Purchase fresh foods and avoid package (processed) and convenient foods such as fast food. Packaged and convenient foods are often higher in sodium and fat content. You will be amazed at how much weight you can lose by packing a home-cooked lunch for work instead of eating out.76. Allow yourself a little indulgence, but watch out for the frequency and the quantity. Having a small treat once in a while can be rewarding to your weight loss experience. Cutting too much of your favorite treats usually lead to an early relapse.77. Plan in advance for social events. If you are going to a restaurant, get them to fax the menu through earlier in the day so you are not deciding on impulse. Chew slowly as this will give the body time to fully digest the food and you will feel 'full' with less food.78. Only eat at the dinner table. Never while watching TV or reading, and if you must snack, only eat low fat and high fiber foods. The above information was provided as a public service by Dr. Steven Ross and the Institute for Integrative Medicine. |
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| Date: March 24, 2010 |
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Your LIfe Purpose Event |
| Hi tricia!! ♥ “Everyone has been made for some particular work and the desire for that work has been put in your heart.” - Rumi ♥ Did you know that your fear is giving you clues toward your true Life Purpose? What do I mean by fear giving you clues? (By the way- come to one of my upcoming free workshops to find out how fear affects your Purpose & how to override it.. See the end of this article for more info). Our Life Purpose exists inside of us exactly as our life is right now, in an embryonic state. To travel a path of Purpose is a bold and courageous undertaking. Following your Passions will be like breadcrumbs on your Purposeful Path. Your passions may not be your destiny. However, following them will take you where you need to go, even when you don’t know where you’re going. Living on Purpose means saying YES to a larger, more trusting and expanded part of you. Your Path of Purpose will call on you to take steps even when you don’t know where you’re going, to be willing to trust and change and grow and take action… even when others don’t agree that what you are doing is practical or rational. When you hear the call and begin to truly follow the calm and quiet voice within you urging you in a certain direction, you will find yourself taking actions that are considerably braver than you knew yourself to be. That which you are most afraid of is your Purposeful Path. You will know you are on the right track because the Universe will send you clues. Serendipity will become commonplace in your life, you will come to depend on it. Doors will open for you. People, places and things will show up when you least expect them to. Are you ready? It won’t always be easy. Your purpose will call you out into the world. Not everyone will support you in your purpose. Not everyone will adore you. Some will disagree with you- some will be triggered by you. Accept this now as part of your Purposeful Journey. You bring a Unique Gift to this Life, Knowing & Expressing it will Set you Free This freedom will keep you going. It will keep you going when someone implies that your dreams are unrealistic, or that you can’t, or that you won’t, or that what you envision is impossible. You will find yourself up in the middle of the night researching on the internet, beginning a book, pulling out your art supplies, picking away a new song on your guitar … fingers flying across the keyboard wondering to yourself- is this going to make any bit of difference to anyone? The answer is Yes. However, I can assure you the person who will most benefit from your Purposeful Path is you; true fulfillment comes from serving those that need what you offer. Begin following the clues, Begin now. What small step can you do today to prove to yourself that your Purpose is more important than self doubt? To get more information, a Free Life Purpose Assessment and come to our Upcoming Workshops “Curb your Career Confusion” in Santa Cruz at the Well Being Center Thursday April 8th (FREE) and Los Gatos, Pavia Day Spa on March 28th ($35), Visit our website for details and to Register: www.Purpose2Prosperity.com/workshops Hope to see you there! Love, Laura |
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| Date: March 18, 2010 |
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On LIne weight loss programs prove to have high sucess |
A New Look At Hypnosis By Jackie Desilva L ast year Deborah Kinsley was frustrated with making what seemed to be her hundredth attempt To loose weight. To help her, Deborah contacted a Santa Cruz hypnotherapist named Tricia Hancock.Hancock specializes in a weight management technique called Tools For Change, a self awareness-training program. Deborah was won over. “I would have to say what the training gave to me was profound, I gained a grater inner strength. In the past I was either on a diet or gaining my weight back. This time I’m in control and it feel wonderful. I was felt empowered form the very first visit.” Says Deborah, who lives in Los Gatos California with her husband and tow children. If the word hypnosis conjures up memories of the stage fair stage act where some people ended up barking like dogs, then you should know there is much more to this age old art than merely a parlor magician.Today, hypnosis or clinical hypnotherapy is rapidly becoming a respected alternative for an array of conditions. It has long been used to help people stop smoking and overcome fears such as public speakingOr passing a high anxiety exam, but now the practice is branching out into new areas. “For the vast majority of people, clinical hypnotherapy can be an invaluable tool,” says Tricia Hancock, who uses it in her private practice at the Center For yoga and Personal Growth in Capitola California. For example, she has helped many people with insomnia, childbirth, people who wanted to stop smoking marijuana, and those struggling with low self-esteem. “One of the wonderful things about hypnosis is that it is a very natural state and because of that it is easy to teach, it can and does often work quickly.” Says Hancock. Many doctors are now using it for such conditions as arthritis, migraine headaches, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and other afflictions than modern medicine struggle to treat effectively. These types of disorders often have strong mental components, which play into the strengths of hypnosis. Hypnotherapy’s effectiveness lies in the complex connection between the mind and the body. It is well understood that illness can affect your mental state and than your mental state can affect your physical state. One example is stress, an emotional state but if it can become chronic and can then lead to depression, and/or a heart disease. Hypnosis carries the mind connection to the next logical step by using the power of the mind it brings about change in the body. Although it is an age-old art no one is quite sure how to make it an exact science. But thanks to more sophisticated imaging techniques that are changing.For instance, researchers at Virginia Polytechnic Institute found that during a trance induced by hypnosisAimed at bringing about pain control for childbirth, the prefrontal cortex of the brain (which controls concentration) directed other areas of the brain to reduce or eliminate their awareness of pain. That’s important, because if your brain doesn’t pay attention to pain, it doesn’t mater if it is there or not. It similar to the sill some of us have for tuning out the sound of arguing children. “It isn’t a magic wand,” cautions Tricia Hancock I’m not saying everyone can’t be hypnotized…because they can it is a learnable skill, a natural state. But it still requires that the client practice self awareness, practices the art of being mindful, being “present” so that the authentic healthy self can show up.” Carol Ginandes, Ph.D., an instructor at Harvard Medical School is looking at how hypnotherapy can help people heal faster. IN a small study last year , she took 18 women who were having breast reduction surgery and put them in one of three groups. One group received standard surgery care. Another group got the same care and also got psychological support. The third group underwent clinical hypnosis before and after surgery in addition to the standard care. Those who had undergone hypnosis healed faster, felt less discomfort, and had fewer complications. “what’s exciting about this research is that it provides promising evidence of using hypnosis to actually accelerate the physical healing process of the body” says Ginandes. The American Medical Association has approved of its use since 1958. Finding A Therapist Your best bet for finding a well trained hypnotherapist is through The Alternative Health Connectionwww.althealthconnect.com All are board certified Call (800) 670-1980 |
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| Date: March 10, 2010 |
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Welcome The Center for Hypnotherapy in Oakland Ca |
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The Alternative Health Connection welcomes MArliyn Gordon and OAklands Premiere school of hypnotherapy. Center for Hypnotherapy is a seasoned and welcome member. To get a free ebook www.thewisemind.com |
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| Date: March 04, 2010 |
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5 known ways to reduce arthritis pain |
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If you have arthritis, you've most likely tried pain killers and heating pads. You may even have tried drugs like Celebrex or suppliments like glucosamine. But here are 5 alternative remedies that you might nothave tried: 1. Drink Tea. Yes, tea. Research shows that green tea is rich in polyphenols. compounds that supress the expressin of the key gene involved in inflamation. Drink one or two cups daily. 2. Boost your Vitamin C and D. Vitamin c is believed to slow the loss of cartiliage due to osteoarthritis, while a diet low in Vitamin D has been shown to actually speed the progression of arthritis. In recent studies, naturalpathic doctors discovered that thier patients whose diet was high in Vitamin D (or those who took Vitamin D suppliments) reduced the risk by 75%. Take daily suppliments that provide 500 to 1,000 mg of Vitamin C, and 400IUs of vitamin D. 3.Try Willow Bark/Boswellia. Did you know that willow bark is where aspirin comes from? And Boswellia has been used for centuries to reduce inflammation and maintain healthy joints. TAking those two herbs is just as effective as taking a drug like Motrin. Take 240 mg of willow bark and 1,000 mg of boswellia per day. 4. Eat grapes. Yes, grapes. Grapes contain resveratrol, a natural compound known to act as a COX-2 inhibitor. Resveratrol both suppresses the COX-2 enzyme which produces inflamation. A study published in the journal of Biological Chemistry confirms that it acts as a antioxidant and COX-2 inhibitor. EAt one cup of white or red grapes daily. Good news! Red Wine contains resveratrol, too! 5. Therapeutic Tapping. Wrapping tape around the joint to realig, support, and take pressure off it has great benefits, as does yoga. In an Australian study, 73% of patients experienced substantially reduced symptoms after just 3 weeks of theraputic tapping. Important, tapping must be done correctly to be effective. The Alternative Health Connection has many naturpathic doctors, chiropractors, accupunturists, yoga instructors and wellness professionals who are skilled in therapeutic tapping. call us today to make the right connection! |
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| Date: March 01, 2010 |
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Welcome new member |
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THe Alternative Health Connection welcomes Marilyn Gordon and The Center for Hypnotherapy in Oakland Californa as our newest member. We have 3 schools who can certify you as a clinical hypnotherapist now. Two in northern California and one in New Mexico. CAll us to make the connection to the school that is right for you! |
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| Date: March 01, 2010 |
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what is Hypnosis? |
Hypnosis is a deep and profound state of relaxation where the body and the mind slow down and relax. The conscious mind, the thinking mind drifts into the background. The subconscious mind is then able to come to the forefront and attention can be focused on the particular point needing to be addressed. All of our memories, limited thinking, and habitual patterns are stored at this level. When in hypnosis, the subconscious mind responds to suggestions and imagery. Because you are deeply relaxed, the subconscious mind will accept the suggestions given easily and effortlessly. The effects of hypnosis depends on the willingness and motivation of the person being hypnotized.You are very aware during this process and so content to be right where you are. The state of hypnosis is a natural occurrence and is constantly happening throughout our everyday life. You have experienced this state of consciousness many times. It’s those moments when you daydream, fantasize, space out and miss your turn on the freeway (highway hypnosis). In this instance you are not asleep or unconscious but operating from another state of mind. Scientists call this an altered state of consciousness. We go through altered states of consciousness and difference brain wave levels all day long, when we wake each day and again when we cross over into sleep at night.Hypnosis affects our psychological, social, and physical experience. Unlike meditation or yoga which is more of a free floating process, hypnosis is a focused task or goal oriented state of consciousness.Hypnosis eases the pain and promotes healing. It can be use for: - stress, anxiety, phobias, fear, depression
- self esteem, self confidence
- concentration, test anxiety
- stuttering, nail biting, insomnia
- healthy weight loss, smoking cessation,
- migraines, pre and post medical and dental procedures, pain management, and so much more.
During a session you will be guided into a gentle state of relaxation. At this time every muscle in your body will become completely relaxed one area at a time. As your body relaxes and your breathing slows down, your conscious mind will also relax. It happens easily with this natural process. You are always in complete control of your body and mind. You will be aware of where you are and aware of every sound around you - inside and outside of the room. During this process your awareness will actually become heightened. Once you are totally and completely relaxed you will be guided through a process that will address the concerns or issues that were previously discussed during the in-take portion of the session. Everything that we have experience this far in our life is stored at our subconscious level. If we want to change a belief, pattern, or habit it is done at this level of the mind. Memories are stored on the basis of perception and subject to many distortions – especially those from our childhood. This can have a huge affect on our adult life.Sometimes we remember things in a certain way and then when we look at them again as adults we realize they don’t have the same power or limitation over our life. We develop a different concept and a shift happens changing the issue forever. It has been determined by researchers that there are four levels of consciousness that our brain operates from during the day and night. The levels are mainly distinguished from each other by their brain wave frequency or cycles per second. These levels of consciousness range from being fully alert to being deeply asleep. Behavior modification is most likely to occur during the alpha and theta level because of the hypersensitivity and suggestibility in those states. Beta Level - 13 to 25 cpsNormal state / Full Consciousness Alpha Level - 8 to 12 cpsAltered state Resting period between being asleep and being awake
Associated with imaginative thinking Light and medium levels of Hypnosis Theta Level - 4 to 7 cps Altered stateDeep daydreaming state. Associated with creative thinking Medium and deep levels of Hypnosis Delta Level - 1 to 3 cpsSleep stateProfound sleep or dream stateTo find a clinical hypnotherapist in your area. Search The Alternative Health ConnectionWe welcome hypnotherapists: Tricia Hancock cht Capitola CaAdora Diva cht Capitola CaLee Overholser, Phd San Diego CaAnd the International registry of Medical Support Hypnotherapists. |
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| Date: February 21, 2010 |
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