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CranioSacral Therapy for Babies
Nancy Schatz AltonCurriculums:
In this article the ways in which CranioSacral Therapy can help babies and new moms are briefly describes. Also some of the symptoms and problems that new moms and babies can experience and that CST can address are listed.
CULTIVATING NEUTRALITY
Robyn ScherrCurriculums:
Cultivating neutrality encourages us to be aware of our choices and challenge our habitual reactions and assumptions. While the goal of complete neutrality is not for every bodyworker in every situation, I believe we all could benefit from being more neutral in the ways we approach and interact with our clients. When we focus less on outcome and more on being present with our clients as they are, the outcomes they experience actually tend to improve.
CST at Hopi - An Introduction to Techniques Derived from Osteopathic Medicine
Ali GabrielCurriculums:
Poster presented at a Rural Health Professions conference at the University of Arizona College of Medicine by Ali Gabriel,MA, MPH, CST-D.An Introduction to Techniques Derived from Osteopathic Medicine
Bringing Them Home
Karrie OsbornCurriculums:
This article discusses a program offered by the Upledger Institute for Vietnam Vets suffering with Post Traumatic Stress disorder. CranioSacral Therapy was shown helpful for relieving the pain associated with PTSD.
VM Discovery Saves a Life
Kristin Savory L.Ac.Curriculums:
Case Study
CST Bibliography
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CST Bibliography
Mechanism that repairs brain after stroke discovered
Lund UniversityCurriculums:
A previously unknown mechanism through which the brain produces new nerve cells after a stroke has been discovered by researchers. A stroke is caused by a blood clot blocking a blood vessel in the brain, which leads to an interruption of blood flow and therefore a shortage of oxygen. Many nerve cells die, resulting in motor, sensory and cognitive problems. The researchers have shown that following an induced stroke in mice, support cells, so-called astrocytes, start to form nerve cells in the injured part of the brain.
UCLA study finds link between neural stem cell overgrowth and autism-like behavior in mice
Mark WheelerCurriculums:
A new study in the journal Stem Cell Reports found that maternal inflammation could trigger the overgrowth of young nerve cells, which has been linked to the development of autism spectrum disorders. To simulate a maternal infection, researchers at UCLA injected pregnant mice with lipopolysaccharide, which led to enlarged brains and an increase in the number of neural stem cells in the pups. These pups also displayed autism-like behaviors. The researchers say that these results add to the body of evidence that's accumulating that indicates risk for autism may begin before birth and continue afterwards.
Perspectives on the effects and mechanisms of craniosacral therapy:A qualitative study of users’ views
Nicola Brougha,, Antje Lindenmeyera,, Jill Thistlethwaiteb, George Lewithc,Sarah Stewart-BrownCurriculums:
Abstract
Introduction: Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a ‘body based’ complementary or alternative medical practice which aims to support natural healing mechanisms. There is limited evidence regarding its effectiveness or mechanisms of action.
Methods: Qualitative study based on constant comparative methods informed by grounded theory. Semi-structured interviews explored 29 participants’ experiences with CST. Inductive thematic analysis resulted in themes, concepts and illustrative quotes.
Results: Participants consulted for pain relief, emotional and psychological issues and help with rehabilitation. All but four participants reported improvement in at least two of the three dimensions of holistic wellbeing: body, mind and spirit, others in one. Experiences during CST included altered perceptual states and other specific sensations and emotions. The importance of the therapeutic relationship was emphasized. Theory emerging from this study regarding CST and the ways in which healing can be enabled holistically suggests that the establishment of a trusting therapeutic relationship enables CST to take clients into altered perceptual states; these in turn facilitate a new level of awareness regarding the interrelatedness of body, mind and spirit, together with an enhanced capacity to care for self and manage health problems.
Conclusion: All participants in this study observed positive changes in their health status and most attributed these to CST; these changes were frequently accompanied by new levels of health awareness which enhanced participants’ capacity to self-care. Interviewees were self-selected users of CST and the data are therefore subject to certain methodological biases.
Credibility of a comparative sham control intervention for Craniosacral Therapy in patients with chronic neck pain.
Haller H, Ostermann, Lauche , Cramer H, Dobos G.Curriculums:
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