Pain Relief Newsletter July  2003 [ Send a copy to a friend ]   Back Pain - Examining The Approach That Works For you It's back.  Chronic sufferers of back pain know that this ailment is one of the most uncomfortable and limiting of health problems. Just as back pains can include discomfort in the neck, shoulders, upper or lower back, many reasons are used to explain the reason for back pain. Arthritis, kidney problems, stress, inflammation and bad posture are really just a few of the reasons medical science uses to explain back pain. (READ ARTICLE) Migraine Headaches - Food and Diet One of the frequent causes of migraine is food.  Determine food allergies by fasting for a week, then adding one food at a time to your diet.  Reactions can occur from twenty minutes to two weeks after ingesting the irritating food.  The most common allergens associated with migraines are cow's milk, wheat (gluten), chocolate, eggs, oranges and the additive MSG. (READ ARTICLE)     Bowen May Work When Nothing Else Does Three years ago, Jennie, age 26, was leaning back against a balcony railing when it gave way.  She fell 15 feet and landed on her head and left shoulder.  X-rays showed multiple vertebral fractures.  Medical specialists  told her her nerves had been damaged.  No one could offer her any relief. Her pain was constant and totally debilitating.  As a result, she was always tired and was virtually an invalid.  She had constant headaches with neck and shoulder pain.  She also had pain in her lower back and buttocks which radiated down both her legs to her feet.  She was taking up to 16 painkillers a day.   She was terrified to get any type of treatment for fear it would cause further damage.  But she agreed to try the Bowen Technique because she was told it was so gentle and that she would barely feel the touch. After her first session she felt very light-headed so she had to lie down for another 15 minutes .  When she stood up, she had no back, neck or shoulder pain and her headache was gone.  But she still had pain in her buttocks radiating down to her ankles. The next day she was pain free above the buttocks, with no headache, but the sciatica down her leg was worse.  On the 3rd day Jennie was in agony, but was told she would have to wait at least one week before she could get another Bowen session However, on the 4th day, she awoke totally pain free.  She was exhausted and had to spend the entire day in bed.  She felt dizzy and strange and was aware of changes going on inside her body.   But she has been well ever since.     Compassionate Self-Care Begin with the simplest of things!   Whatever sounds good... something you've found that nurtures you... a hot bubble bath at night with a candle and soft music... getting a weekly massage or taking a walk with a friend.... (READ ARTICLE)   Fruits and Vegetables That Pack A Healing Punch Most people choose the foods they eat because they like their tastes.  But choosing appealing foods high in antioxidants, folic acid and other nutrients can combat illness and improve your health. "Eating for better health is possible if you choose foods known to prevent and treat illness," says Miriam Polunin, author of "Healing Foods." "And you don't have to become a fanatic -- many everyday foods improve health and longevity." (READ ARTICLE)     One Way of Easing The Pain of Arthritis According to the Arthritis Foundation, water exercise lets you exercise without putting excess strain on your joints and muscles. The exercise helps the arthritis by gradually building up the muscles so they can support the joints better. (READ ARTICLE)   Exercise Your Way To Pain Relief Exercise is powerful preventive medicine for pain, as it strengthens the joints and promotes healthy circulation, making it less likely that you'll succumb to injury-- and more likely that you'll recover quickly if you are injured.  (READ ARTICLE)     Miracle Pain Relief - Video Review Most types of bodywork and massage take years to master after endless fumbling attempts.  Nothing can take the place of an expert therapist.  But now you can quickly learn to help someone feel good by following a beautifully filmed new video called Miracle Pain Relief:  The Gentle Power of Bowen For Family and Friends. With hands-on demonstrations and very clear explanations, practitioner Gerri Shapiro makes the Bowen Technique - based on light touch and simple fluid movements - accessible to all. Gerri's own debilitating back pain was relieved by the Bowen Technique when nothing else seemed to work.  It's also great for everything from headaches and stress to sports injuries and even arthritis.  -New York Spirit Magazine   Newsletter Archives June 2003 May 2003 April 2003 March 2003 February 2003 January 2003 December 2002 November 2002 October 2002 September 2002