Holistic Pain Relief Information from Dr. Lane Lester
Therapists who practice the holistic approach believe that the human body contains a very strong life force, life energy or vital force.
The holistic approach to pain relief does not break the body down into sections but instead looks at it as one whole integrated part. In a very basic sense, holistic is defined as, "Care for the whole person, mind, body and spirit." When it comes to the mind, this means the brain, which is the logical, rational side of ourselves that processes thoughts. The body is what we see, it is our physical home or physical shell. The spirit defies
a logical explanation. The spirit is not an easy entity to define or describe. The spirit is what gives our personality life as well as our morals, values and dreams. The spirit is who we really are and it is the most unique part of us. The spirit is believed to be where our conscience comes from as well as the root of all feelings.
The holistic approach to health and to pain relief is different from traditional Western medicine in that it takes into consideration an entire human being, looking at the mind, body and spirit as a unit and does not just look at individual symptoms in isolation.
Therapists who practice the holistic approach believe that the human body contains a very strong life force, life energy or vital force. It is believed that it is this vital force or energy that helps to guard the body against any number of ailments and diseases and helps to encourage healing when something in the body does break down. This is what we know to be called the body's immune system and without it a person would be sick all the time, as he would succumb to every kind of virus or bacteria that crossed his path. It is believed by holistic therapists that when the immune system is out of synchronicity and the balance is upset that the symptoms of any number of diseases crop up. It is the goal of holistic medicine and holistic therapies to keep the balance of the body in check and to restore it to normal when it does go awry.
Today's Holistic Tip for PainDrugs Pain ReliefAlthough no one likes the existence of pain, without it life would be worse as no one would be aware of the fact that there was a problem in the body whether it be a toothache, a torn ligament, appenditicitis or a pounding headache. Pain in its most basic form is the way that Mother Nature lets us know that there is a problem somewhere in the body.
The problem most people make is that they treat the symptoms of a health problem instead of getting to the root of the problem. People consume tranquilizers, anti-depressants and narcotics all in an effort to rid themselves of pain but what this often does is it makes matters worse as it masks the source of the pain which is particularly detrimental when it comes to serious illness and disease and it sometimes then creates a vicious cycle of chronic pain.
While some forms of pain are beneficial some actually are not.
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Holistic therapists believes that stress is one of the greatest causes of many health problems such as tension in the muscles, fatigue, anxiety attacks, insomnia, migraine headaches, high blood pressure, depression, heart problems and so on. The list of stress related disorders are long and exhaustive. Stress is defined as, "the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure or other demands placed on them both at home and in the workplace."
Stress can lead to illness and illnesses have symptoms. It is when symptoms crop up that most people go to see their doctor. Realize that you can nip many health problems in the bud simply by giving yourself the time to relax, unwind and recharge your batteries. The holistic approach is a great way to get at stress before it turns into an illness. Holistic practices take many forms so you can try one or try a variety and they are designed to work in unison with one another. For example massage and seeing a chiropractor are both good for the body but doing both is even more beneficial. Holistic Cures for Pain
05/11/2008
Are you listening Do you care (Lancaster Online)
She pounded on the heavy gray door of her dark cell, shouting, then crying for rescue from the isolation and physical pain. She di
Are you listening Do you care (Lancaster Online)
05/11/2008
Integrative Way: If it's all in your head, why does your body hurt? (The Sacramento Bee)
Do you have mysterious aches and pains that have modern medicine puzzled? Well, perhaps you have the latest buzz-word diagnosis in holistic medicine: functional somatic syndrome.
Integrative Way: If it's all in your head, why does your body hurt? (The Sacramento Bee)
05/09/2008
Moms network has holistic philosophy (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
When women get together because they rear their children differently, they're bound to elude pigeonholing. But the women who will take to the Holistic Moms Network will have this much in common: a conviction that conventional wisdom isn't wise enough and mainstream mothering falls short for moms and kids alike.
Moms network has holistic philosophy (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
05/11/2008
Integrative Way: If it's all in your head, why does your body hurt? (The Sacramento Bee)
Do you have mysterious aches and pains that have modern medicine puzzled? Well, perhaps you have the latest buzz-word diagnosis in holistic medicine: functional somatic syndrome.
Integrative Way: If it's all in your head, why does your body hurt? (The Sacramento Bee)
05/09/2008
Moms network has holistic philosophy (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
When women get together because they rear their children differently, they're bound to elude pigeonholing. But the women who will take to the Holistic Moms Network will have this much in common: a conviction that conventional wisdom isn't wise enough and mainstream mothering falls short for moms and kids alike.
Moms network has holistic philosophy (Fort Wayne News-Sentinel)
05/08/2008
Detoxify with ions (Lancaster Online)
Alternative healing and medicine have grown in mainstream popularity over the past decade. Detoxification of the body is one of th
Detoxify with ions (Lancaster Online)
05/11/2008
In Israel's Negev Desert, Bedouin traditions are kept alive (San Antonio Express-News/KENS 5)
TEL SHEVA, Israel — “The Bedouins are known for their very sweet tea, and very strong coffee.” Mariam Abu Rakeek, my host, is a Bedouin herbalist.
In Israel's Negev Desert, Bedouin traditions are kept alive (San Antonio Express-News/KENS 5)
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