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Body and Mind Practices | Management of breathing and Prayer

Body and Mind Practices | Management of breathing and Prayer* Management of breathing. The management of the breath can also be useful in cases such as nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure and of course the anxiety and stress.

* Prayer. Although the evaluation of scientific studies of spirituality is not an easy task to solve, some studies have failed to find positive results for people with cancer and diseases related to immune system function. No matter what your preference in spiritual matters, the welfare of the spirit may be reflected in the welfare of the body. Read the rest of this entry »

Body and Mind Practices | Meditation and Music Therapy

Body and Mind Practices | Meditation and Music Therapy

* Meditation. Do you think you can control the flow of thoughts in your mind? The answer is yes. You can do it through meditation. Not only help you find a state of physical and mental relaxation but will allow you to interact differently with your emotions and thoughts. Read the rest of this entry »

Body and Mind Practices | Biofeedback and Visualization

Body and Mind Practices | Biofeedback and VisualizationWhat practices of medicine are part of the body and mind?

* Biofeedback: through the use of some devices that help you measure heart rate, skin temperature and to the activity of your brain, you will have the opportunity to learn to control blood pressure and muscle tension, among others.

Biofeedback is thought to help control conditions such as asthma, such as irritable bowel syndrome, nausea and vomiting associated with cancer therapies, and constipation. It has also been effective in some cases of incontinence, high blood pressure, pain, epilepsy and anxiety control. Read the rest of this entry »

Mind in Health and Alternative Therapies | Emotions

Mind in Health and Alternative Therapies | EmotionsDid you happened to certain emotions or situations produce some effects on your body?

Remember when you felt angry, or “evil genius”. Your mouth tends to get dry and often bitter, tense your neck and you can even experience headaches. And what about when you’re under stressful situations and stress.

Have you felt that your breath is agitated, and that the controller can also control the feelings of stress and anger? This is wonderful, if instead of taking certain medications to help you control the responses of your body, you can do with just rid of negative thoughts, much of your health is in your hands. Read the rest of this entry »

Mind in Health and Alternative Therapies | Basis

Mind in Health and Alternative Therapies | BasisIs it quackery or some kind of scientific basis?

If you doubt the veracity of alternative medicine practices that treat the body and mind as a whole, you will be surprised to know that are based on scientific studies especially from neuroscience. According to research in this area, to organize the “brain wiring” allows rehire areas such as prefrontal cortex responsible for strengthening the resilience and happiness. Read the rest of this entry »

Mind in Health and Alternative Therapies

Mind in Health and Alternative TherapiesWhen you go to the doctor that something hurts or you feel any discomfort, expect to receive a prescription or medical formula to tell you what drugs you take to relieve.

What if I told you that there are alternative medicine believe that the mind helps heal the body? You sound a little strange, right?

However, it is: health is a concept that should encompass the mind and body, because they are intimately connected. This concept of totality is known as holistic health. Read the rest of this entry »

Stress Reduction | Meditation and breast cancer survivors

Stress Reduction | Meditation and breast cancer survivorsA new study suggests that stress reduction programs mindfulness meditation (MBSR) could benefit breast cancer survivors.

The MBSR is a structured, standardized method for teaching stress reduction groups. MBSR The term was originally used by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., to name a program used in patients with pain that incorporated the principles of mindfulness meditation (mindfulness) traditional yoga and awareness techniques body. Read the rest of this entry »

The technique of mesotherapy involves injections

The technique of mesotherapy involves injections with a fine micro needle no more than four millimeters deep under the skin. While it is a practice that gives good results in many cases doubt their safety and effectiveness mainly due to substances that are injected and the side effects that can sometimes arise. That is why today we will try to shed some light on the myths and truths of mesotherapy.

There’s something you can not argue: Mesotherapy is effective against cellulite, sagging and eliminate fatty deposits in obesity cases.

Who inject drugs are mostly the same drugs used in conventional medicine or homeopathy, the most important thing about the side effects of mesotherapy regarding the use of drugs is the correct choice of the same according to each particular case.

It is also true that mesotherapy side effects caused by needle sticks. Quite often see small hematomas in the treated area. In all cases we must pay attention to the bruises and that can become infected and become a problem.

Another cause of bruising is worse is when there is an incorrect application of the injections. When it is too deep or when the injected drug is not appropriate or is in the proportions indicated. Therefore it is important to check before starting a treatment that mesoterapueta Mesotherapy is a medical professional with proven experience.

If we find a training mesoterapueta dubious, inexperienced and without the necessary skills is when mesotherapy can be very dangerous to health.

On the contrary, if we are lucky to meet a mesoterapueta extensive experience and have a total mastery of the technique will get very successful results with minimal side effects and no health risk

What happens during radiation therapy To Brain Tumor

Brain TumorFor conventional radiation therapy, initial visit with the oncologist is called consultation. On this visit I asked the history of their illness and do a physical exam. At this point you may need consultation with other members of your treatment team.

After you and your (s) doctor (s) have decided the course of treatment, beginning the first phase of treatment planning. At this stage, a radiation oncologist, a doctor who specializes in radiation therapy “will make a simulation of radiotherapy treatment using current radiographs (X rays) or computed tomography (CT). In some cases, you may need an MRI. These radiographic studies are used to plan the type and direction of radiation beams used to treat cancer.

During the simulation, you must be lying for no move, on the treatment table, although at that time is not given radiotherapy. Usually, at this stage there will be an immobilization mask to keep your head in the same position. Treatment usually begins one or two days after the planning session.

During the actual treatment with radiation therapy will be asked to lie on the treatment table without moving. The radiation therapist will administer the treatment prescribed by radiation oncologist. The treatment lasts only minutes, and you do not feel anything. Stereotactic radiosurgery If you do, you might put a rigid in the head. This procedure uses computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help the doctor identify the exact location of the tumor, and a computer to help regulate the radiation dose as needed. You may be taking multiple images on the treatment machine to ensure their alignment.

The treatment planning sessions and the first sessions of radiotherapy can take an hour or two, then the treatments last a few minutes and you can get from the department of radiotherapy after 30-45 minutes each session. In general, treatments are given once or twice a day, five days a week for five to seven weeks.

What is Thai massage?

Thai massage

In Thailand, Thai massage is a massage known as “old” or “traditional.” It is a combination of acupressure, shiatsu and yoga stretches. Thai massage stimulates the acupressure points located throughout the body, and helps treat pain and relieve tension. Many Thai massage practice it regularly to stay healthy and have the proper alignment.

Thai massage has inherited the nickname of “yoga for lazy people” because of his gentle techniques and passive stretching. Starting with feet and head back towards the Thai massage moves and relaxes the body by stretching. A set of movements allows the Thai massage to be done easily and effortlessly. Read the rest of this entry »