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Alleviating Ear Infections Through Craniosacral Therapy
Tad Wanveer, L.M.B.T., C.S.T.-DCurriculums:
Craniosacral therapy can help children overcome ear infections by improving Eustachian tube (ET) shape. Chronic ear infections may be related to speech, language and learning disabilities, plus over time they can excessively strain the immune system. Craniosacral therapy is a gentle method of freeing a child’s ET of obstruction or congestion, which can promote drainage of substances out of the middle ear and relieve excessive pressure from inside the middle ear.
Craniosacral Therapy for TMJ and Autism
News Channel 5 - KOCO Oklahoma CityCurriculums:
This is a link to a News Channel 5 KOCO Oklahoma City broadcast regarding the use of CranioSacral Therapy for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, as well as autism. Professionals discuss the use of CST, and patients explain the benefits they have received from CST.
The Connections Between Emotional Stress, Trauma and Physical Pain
Susanne Babbel, PhD, MFTCurriculums:
The author states "Since trauma has been found to have a strong correlation to chronic pain, a combination of psychotherapy and physical therapy would be the most logical pain management option for stress and chronic pain relief. Psychotherapy that uses imagery, addresses the nervous system, and facilitates cognitive behavioral therapy is recommended." CranioSacral Therapy was mentioned as one of the recommended treatments as it helps to calm the nervous system.
Soldier finds healing through CranioSacral Therapy
Cheryl RodewigCurriculums:
Fort Benning, GA- It was during his second mobilization that SFC Dale Kessler, a Reserve Soldier with the 198th Infantry Brigade, was injured. After finishing his term as a drill Sargent on Sand Hill, Kessler relocated to the Warrior Transition Battalion. While there, he found an unexpected treatment that worked wonders for his strained back, thanks to a massage therapy demonstration of CranioSacral Therapy at the battalion Feb 22 that changed his life.
The function and structure of the cerebrospinal fluid outflow system
Michael PollayCurriculums:
This review traces the development of our understanding of the anatomy and physiological properties of the two systems responsible for the drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) into the systemic circulation. The roles of the cranial and spinal arachnoid villi and the lymphatic outflow systems are evaluated.
The association between autonomic dysfunction and survival in male patients with advanced cancer: a preliminary report.
Nada Fadul, MD, Florian Strasser, MD, J. Lynn Palmer, PhD, Syed Wamique Yusuf, MD, Ying Guo, MD, Zhijun Li, MS, Julio Allo, MPH, and Eduardo Bruera, MDCurriculums:
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction (AD) is a common syndrome in patients with advanced cancer. It is associated with decreased survival in several patient populations, including diabetes mellitus, heart failure, and neurological diseases. Based on this evidence, we hypothesized that autonomic dysfunction is associated with decreased survival in patients with advanced cancer.
The function and structure of the cerebrospinal fluid outflow system
Michael PollayCurriculums:
This scientific review discusses the anatomy and physiology of the CSF drainage systems, via both the arachnoid granulation structures as well as the lymph system, and how this may relate to various pathologies. Although this is not a research study, per say, it contains ample research information that may be helpful to other researchers.
The use of complementary and alternative medicine by patients attending a UK headache clinic
Thomas D. Lambert, Karen E. Morrison, Julie Edwards, C.E. ClarkeCurriculums: Process Acupressure,
This study looks at the validity of CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) in the treatment of headache patients. Treatment modalities include craniosacral therapy, massage therapy, Reiki, acupressure and osteopathy. The results are favorable.