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CV-4 Self-help Device for the Craniosacral System
THE DEVICE
You have the option of purchasing a specially-designed device called the “CV-4 Still-Point Inducer” (See physical therapist for details) or obtaining two equally-sized sponge rubber balls to create a CV-4 Self-help Device for home use. You may wish to use two racquet balls or two sponge rubber balls such as the red, white & [...]
Using Magnetic Products For Maximum Benefit
Congratulations on your decision to use one of the most widely accepted technologies around the world and just now making its presence known in the United States and Canada. All our magnetic products are sold as consumer products and as a result we make no medical claims for them. They have been used by hundreds [...]
Full Body Fascial Facilitation
Full body fascial facilitation is a treatment method which treats the whole body as a delicate, inter-related series of mechanisms like the intermeshed wheels in a finely tuned watch. Fascia, which is the framework of the body, forms the envelopes or pouches for all of the body’s vital organs. The muscles, liver, heart, [...]
Understanding and Treating Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia (Part 2)
In order to assist in understanding modern naturopathic holistic health care, I propose to use as models in this series a number of health problems such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/M.E.) as well as the widespread muscle pain problem currently defined as fibromyalgia, or Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). In this article [...]
Jaw and Voice Health
In the course of a lifetime the jaw and throat muscles will have contracted many times more than the heart will have beat. The first connection our brain has with the outside world through the jaw - we cry - we suckle. With such a long-term and close connection with the brain, jaw disorders can [...]
Humming Helps Sinus Health
Humming is an extremely effective way of increasing ventilation in the sinuses, according to Swedish scientists.
As a result of their finding, the researchers hope to study whether daily episodes of humming can reduce the risk of sinusitis in patients susceptible to upper respiratory infection (URI).
(Sinusitis, a common illness reported by 14 percent of the U.S. [...]
Fibromyalgia Basics: Symptoms, Treatments and Research
Below is a description of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), but because of its substantial symptom overlap with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), it can be viewed as applying to chronic fatigue syndrome patients as well.
WHAT IS FIBROMYALGIA SYNDROME?
FMS (fibromyalgia syndrome) is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is still unknown. Fibromyalgia [...]
Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST): An Advanced Bowen Therapy
What is NST?
The Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST) is a dynamic and skilful professional bodywork technique, which activates the bodyís innate healing wisdom. This results in a comprehensive reoranisation of the bodyís muscles, characterised by lasting pain relief and functioning plus an increase in energy levels. The response is most often profoundly effective and sometimes miraculous.
NST [...]
Fibromyalgia and Your Physical Health
As a physical therapist, I have extensive experience in helping patients with chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia. To help you find your healing path through fibromyalgia, I include the following brief overview of treatment possibilities in which I can contribute a part. Of the many books available on the subject, I can also recommend the [...]
Cranial Osteopathy
Cranial osteopathy is a branch of osteopathy that makes use of a little known body rhythm to detect and treat restrictions of motion anywhere in the body. The philosophy is the same as that of osteopathy, but the field of interest and the techniques of diagnosis and treatment are different.
This rhythm is called the primary [...]