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Cells carry 'memory' of injury, which could reveal why chronic pain persists
Medicine & HealthCurriculums: Upledger's CranioSacral TestimonialCategory / SomatoEmotional Release, Barral's Visceral Manipulation / Neural Manipulation / New Manual Articular Approach / Manual Approach to the Brain,
A new study from King's College London offers clues as to why chronic pain can persist, even when the injury that caused it has gone. Although still in its infancy, this research could explain how small and seemingly innocuous injuries leave molecular 'footprints' which add up to more lasting damage, and ultimately chronic pain.
Your Brain Has A "Delete" Button—Here's How To Use It
JUDAH POLLACK AND OLIVIA FOX CABANECurriculums:
This article talks about the fascinating way that your brain makes space to build new and stronger connections so you can learn more.
East Side therapy clinic opens door to inmates
Patty MachelorCurriculums:
This article talks about how an Arizona PT clinic helps inmates in need of treatment. They specialize in helping people with orthopedic, geriatric and neurological conditions. Therapy is offered by way of both traditional and alternative techniques, including massage, myofascial release, CranioSacral therapy and reiki.
INSPIRE: Barbara Huntress Tresness
Lorna OppedisanoCurriculums:
Baraba Huntress shares her journey with her son. “And the only thing I’d done differently was the dolphin therapy with Upledger. So I knew then that there was something really magical about this,” she said. She continued on her journey with Graham, becoming a licensed massage therapist and learning craniosacral therapy.
EFFECT OF COMPASSIONATE TOUCH ON PRESCHOOL CHILDREN: A PILOT STUDY
Russell A. Bourne, Jr., Ph.D.Curriculums:
Russel Bourne talks about the Dr. John E. Upledger Compassionate Touch program. In the Spring of 1997, The Upledger Foundation initiated a simple and straight-forward investigation into the use and instruction of Compassionate Touch with preschool children. The pilot project was design to evaluation the effect of Compassionate Touch on the demonstration of increased pro-social behaviors and the reduction of aggressive behaviors and behavioral problems in children.
The 5 Non-Negotiable Disciplines of a High Achiever
Patrick AllmondCurriculums:
Daily interruptions are inevitable. Acting on a fear of missing out, we allow the beeps, dings and vibrations to interject, to assure us that we’re connected, and subconsciously we tell ourselves that that constant connection has no impact on the amount of work we can accomplish. But, in reality, we’re so bombarded with outside noise, it becomes almost impossible to avoid—and our productivity suffers because of it.
The Gift of Presence, the Perils of Advice
Parker J. PalmeCurriculums:
Palmer talks about his personal experience about giving advice. Don’t give advice, unless someone insists. Instead, be fully present, listen deeply, and ask the kind of questions that give the other a chance to express more ...
Change in the brain: Astrocytes finally getting the recognition they deserve
RIKENCurriculums:
Astrocytes help control the strength of connections between neurons, new research shows. The study used cultured cells and brain slices to show that astrocytes in the hippocampus regulate changes in the brain brought on by neural activity.
Time to Change from a Symptom-based Concussion Assessment to a Structured Physical Examination
Willer BS, Leddy JJCurriculums:
This editorial on concussion assessment for this issue of Academic Emergency Medicine. The research is focused on physiological aspects of concussion and mTBI1
Science Finally Proves Meridians Exist
Azriel ReShelCurriculums:
Recently scientists at Seoul National University confirmed the existence of meridians, which they refer to as the “primo-vascular system.” They say that this system is a crucial part of the cardiovascular system. Perhaps now with the scientific proof of meridians, acupuncture will become more widespread for all ailments, along with other great healing modalities based on the energetics of the body, supporting more people to have vibrant health and wellbeing. This article talks about the energy channels, scientific research, the meridian system and how the meridians are related to health.