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July 20th, 2004
Bone of Contention
Deborah SimonsCurriculums:
For two and a half years, parents of a young child tried to determine what was causing their son to complain that his throat hurt. Despite all the doctors visits to help him, his condition never improved. He was then diagnosed with enlarged lymph nodes and fluid buildup from a complementary medicine doctor. They were then referred to a physical therapist for Lymph Drainage Therapy and two weeks after his sixth treatment, the child was pain free.
July 16th, 2004
CranioSacral Therapy Produces Relief and Reproach
Christine LaueCurriculums:
This article describes how CranioSacral Therapy (CST), developed by Dr. John E. Upledger, provided relief for a client with ringing in his ears and dizziness and another client with multiple sclerosis. Often used as a complement to physical therapy, CST also assists with providing clients greater flexibility, better posture and stress management.
July 6th, 2004
Treatment Stretch Boundaries – and Credulity
Sandra BoodmanCurriculums:
The article exams a variety of alternative therapies, including CranioSacral Therapy and questions the validity of the treatment. The article sites lack of research as a big issue.
July 1st, 2004
Technique: CranioSacral Therapy
Lisa Upledger, D.C., CST-DCurriculums:
Written by chiropractic physician Lisa Upledger, this article highlights how CranioSacral Therapy is an effective adjunctive therapy especially in a chiropractic clinic.
July 1st, 2004
Compassionate Touch Catches On
Brandi SchlossbergCurriculums:
This article highlights the statistically significant results of the charitable Upledger Foundation program called Compassionate Touch. By using simple direction of energy techniques inspired by the work of Dr. John E. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy, kindergarten through second grade students have shown positive social skills, decreases in problem behaviors and overall increased compassion toward their peers.
July 1st, 2004
The Circulation Between Cerebrospinal Fluid, Cerebral Interstitial Fluid and Lymph, Part Two
Bruno Chikly, MD, DO (hon.)Curriculums:
This second installment by the developer of Lymph Drainage Therapy, Bruno Chikly, MD, DO (hon.), includes the following topics: drainage of cerebrospinal fluid components through nasal lymphatics and optic nerve pathways, the spinal nerve root, lymphatic drainage of cerebral interstitial fluid, drainage of the central nervous system, lymphatic rhythm, direction of flow of drainage, hand pressure, quality of the lymph flow.
July 1st, 2004
Body Wise: Need a Tune-Up
Michelle StaceyCurriculums:
This brief column highlights CranioSacral Therapy as one of today’s most innovative body therapies to treat ailments such as stress, migraines and chronic fatigue.
July 1st, 2004
UpClose, News from The Upledger Institute HealthPlex Clinical Services
The Upledger InstituteCurriculums:
Articles and topics include: Clearer Vision Gives Youngster New Outlook, Cholesterol: Friend or Foe and Meet Francine Hammond, LMT, CST-D. Available online at: http://upledger.com/newsletters/UPCJUL04.pdf
July 1st, 2004
Toxic Brain Injury (Encephalopathy)
John Upledger, DO, OMMCurriculums:
In his column CranioSacrally Speaking, Dr. Upledger, the developer of CranioSacral Therapy (CST), discusses the effects of toxins in the body and the hypothalamus area of the brain. Dr. Upledger notes that CST enhances the ability of cerebrospinal fluid to flush unwanted toxic materials.
June 29th, 2004
All in the Head: Three Approaches to Mental Health Treatment that Stretch the Boundaries and Sometimes Credulity
Sandra G. BoodmanCurriculums:
This article looks at three alternative treatments used to treat a wide range of psychological and behavioral problems. CranioSacral Therapy is noted as effective for TMJ, as an alternative to spinal surgery and to assist with minimizing chronic pain.