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Process Acupressure
Richard BeaumontCurriculums: Process Acupressure, Zero Balancing,
In an interview with Process Acupressure (PA) developer, Aminah Raheem, the author finds that the essential purpose of PA is to expose and empower people's souls and fulfill the purpose of their life's journey on earth. Process Acupressure uses the concepts of Chinese acupressure, the process work of Arnold Mindel, and the touch of Zero Balancing interface with the tissue to find, unblock and process the obstacles that keep us from being who we truly are.
Qualitative Evaluation of Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy in a Patient With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Brief Report
Leonardo Rios Diniz, DO (Brazil); Jacson Nesi, DO (Brazil); Ana Christina Curi, DO (Brazil); Wagner Martins, OMS V (Brazil), PhDCurriculums:
Abstract
Context: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
is a chronic condition that affects a growing number of people and is currently
among the most common disorders seen in clinical practice.
Objective: To develop a protocol for the management
of GERD with osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMTh) applied to the diaphragm
and esophagus, and to evaluate the protocol's effectiveness using the quality
of life scale (QS-GERD) for the disease.
Methods: In this single-blinded prospective
study, an OMTh protocol focusing on the diaphragm and esophagus was applied to
a single patient, who had received a diagnosis of GERD 4 years previously.
Outcomes were measured using the QS-GERD, which has a total possible score
ranging from 0 to 45 (the lower the score, the better the quality of life) and
a level of satisfaction from very satisfied to incapacitated. The OMTh protocol
was applied at 3 sessions (initial session, second session 1 week after the
first, and third session 2 weeks after the second), and the patient completed
the QS-GERD 4 times (before the first session, before the third session, and 2
and 4 weeks after the third session).
Results: The OMTh protocol was administered
without adverse events, and the patient reported positive outcomes after the
third session. The QS-GERD showed a score improvement from 13 of 45 to 4 of 45.
Conclusion: The results in the present report show
that OMTh applied to the diaphragm and esophagus may improve symptoms of GERD
and should be added to the somatovisceral approach to the care of patients with
this condition.
How chronic stress predisposes brain to mental disorders
University of CaliforniaCurriculums:
University of California, Berkeley, researchers have shown that chronic stress generates long-term changes in the brain that may explain why people suffering chronic stress are prone to mental problems such as anxiety and mood disorders later in life.
Case Study - The effect of CranioSacral Therapy on a premature boy who stutters.
Leah Mahadeo M.S., CCC-SLPCurriculums:
This case study relates the effect of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) on a premature boy who started stuttering around 2 1/2 years of age, along with nervous systems such as facial contortions and eye blinks . Results of multiple sessions of CST showed a decrease in tension, cessation of developmental types of stuttering, and a calmer cranialsacral system.
Scientist have found that memories may be passed down through generations in our DNA
ScienceGymnasium WebsiteCurriculums: Process Acupressure, Integrative Intensions,
New research from Emory University School of Medicine, in Atlanta, has shown that it is possible for some information to be inherited biologically through chemical changes that occur in DNA. The findings suggest transgenerational inheritance exists and is mediated by epigentics, and more research is needed to extrapolate these findings to humans. And if we can find that these relate to humans, the question remains whether or not our DNA carry also spiritual and cosmic memories.
A Comparison of Still Point Induction to Massage Therapy in Reducing Pain and Increasing Comfort in Chronic Pain
Carolyn S. Townsend, DNP, RN, WHNP-BC, CNE; Elizabeth Bonham, PhD, RN, PMHCNS, BC; Linda Chase, PhD, RN; Jennifer Dunscomb, MSN, RN; Susan McAlister, DNP, RNCurriculums:
A quantitative study was completed to determine whether complementary techniques provide pain relief and comfort in patients with chronic pain. Subjects participated in sessions including aromatherapy and music therapy. Massage or cranial still point induction was randomly assigned. Statistically significant improvement in pain and comfort was noted in both groups.
Common Questions regarding CranioSacral Therapy
John E. Upledger, DOCurriculums:
This is an excerpt from the book Entitled Your Inner Physician and You written by Dr. John E. Upledger. Several common questions regarding CranioSacral Therapy (CST) are addressed.
Prospective study of superior cluneal nerve disorder as a potential cause of low back pain and leg symptoms.
Kuniya H, Aota Y, Kawai T, Kaneko K, Konno T, Saito TCurriculums:
Link to online: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25551470 The conclusion to this article is that the superior cluneal nerve (SCN) disorder is not a rare clinical entity and should be considered as a cause of chronic LBP or leg pain. Approximately 50% of SCN disorder patients had leg symptoms.
Treatment of refractory irritable bowel syndrome with visceral osteopathy: Short-term and long-term results of a randomized trial
Attali TV, Bouchoucha M, Benamouzig RCurriculums:
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: In light of the low efficiency of available drugs in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), there has been a growing interest in its alternative therapies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of visceral osteopathy for IBS. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that visceral osteopathy improves short-term and long-term abdominal distension and pain, and also decreases rectal sensitivity in IBS patients.
Aston-Patterning: Integrating Aston Concepts into a Massage Therapy Practice
Judith Aston and Judith Pollock, PTCurriculums: Integrative Intensions,
Aston-Patterning: Integrating Aston Concepts into a Massage Therapy Practice describes the underlying concept of Aston-Patterning; that each individual has a unique structure and movement style. The article also describes the forms of Aston-Patterning in detail. These forms are; Aston Massage, Neuro-Kinetics, Myo-Kinetics, Anthro-Kinetics, Aston Fitness, Facial Toning, and Ergonomics/Environmental Modification.