This document provides information on Healing Touch, an energy therapy practice that uses gentle touch to balance physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The document discusses what Healing Touch involves, its uses in treating conditions like stress, pain, and surgery recovery, and several research studies that have found Healing Touch can reduce anxiety, pain, and length of hospital stays. The document aims to educate about integrative medicine options and provides takeaways on the benefits Healing Touch can provide patients.
The document discusses acupressure and acupuncture. It defines acupressure as applying manual pressure to specific points on the body, while acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into points. The document outlines the basic principles of Chinese medicine that acupressure and acupuncture are based on, describing the flow of energy through meridian pathways and how blockages can cause illness. It provides details on administering acupressure and acupuncture treatments, their mechanisms of action, effects, instruments used, precautions, and implications for treating mental illness.
This document discusses medical acupuncture and its use in modern medicine. It provides background on acupuncture including its origins in ancient India and China. The document explains how acupuncture works based on Chinese concepts of qi and meridians. It outlines indications for acupuncture in treating various conditions and compares its effectiveness to drug therapies with fewer side effects. The document also discusses complications, limitations, and appropriate practitioners of acupuncture when used as a branch of medicine.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice that involves inserting thin needles into the skin at precise points on the body to relieve pain and other health issues. It originated over 2000 years ago and was introduced to Europe in the 17th century. Modern research studies have found acupuncture can help reduce dental pain, arthritis pain, headaches, back pain, and side effects from cancer treatments, though evidence is still limited or inconclusive for other conditions. Potential risks include soreness, bruising, and rarely, organ injury or infection. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health continues to research how and why acupuncture may relieve pain and other health issues.
This document provides information about acupuncture, including its history originating over 8,000 years ago in ancient China. It discusses how acupuncture works by inserting needles into meridian points to unblock chi energy and restore balance. Common conditions treated include skin disorders, depression, arthritis, and others. The document also outlines how an acupuncture session is conducted and the benefits patients may experience such as freedom from suffering, peace of mind, and an overall happier life.
This document provides an overview of acupressure as a method of naturopathy. It defines acupressure as an ancient healing technique that uses finger pressure on key points of the body to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities. The document outlines the principles of naturopathy, then describes the history of acupressure, how it works by applying pressure to points along meridian lines, its classification into different therapies, advantages like being drug-free and easy to learn, potential disadvantages like not treating all conditions, and applications for ailments like headaches, cramps, and nausea.
The document discusses acupuncture, its history and practices. It provides information on the types of acupuncture including moxibustion and cupping. It explains the philosophy of acupuncture regarding balance of yin and yang energies. It discusses mechanisms of action including the release of endorphins. Indications for acupuncture include pain management, respiratory diseases and orthopedic disorders. The document promotes courses in acupuncture therapy provided by the Global College of Paramedical Sciences in Madurai, India.
This document presents information on complementary therapies. It defines complementary therapies as therapies used alongside conventional medical treatment to cure diseases and improve quality of life. The document discusses the history of complementary therapies emerging in the 1700s and increasing in use since the 1800s. It outlines several types of complementary therapies including acupuncture, aromatherapy, ayurvedic medicine, yoga, and reiki. The purpose of complementary therapies is to maximize health when used with conventional treatment, prevent illness, and restore health.
The document discusses acupressure and acupuncture. It defines acupressure as applying manual pressure to specific points on the body, while acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into points. The document outlines the basic principles of Chinese medicine that acupressure and acupuncture are based on, describing the flow of energy through meridian pathways and how blockages can cause illness. It provides details on administering acupressure and acupuncture treatments, their mechanisms of action, effects, instruments used, precautions, and implications for treating mental illness.
This document discusses medical acupuncture and its use in modern medicine. It provides background on acupuncture including its origins in ancient India and China. The document explains how acupuncture works based on Chinese concepts of qi and meridians. It outlines indications for acupuncture in treating various conditions and compares its effectiveness to drug therapies with fewer side effects. The document also discusses complications, limitations, and appropriate practitioners of acupuncture when used as a branch of medicine.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice that involves inserting thin needles into the skin at precise points on the body to relieve pain and other health issues. It originated over 2000 years ago and was introduced to Europe in the 17th century. Modern research studies have found acupuncture can help reduce dental pain, arthritis pain, headaches, back pain, and side effects from cancer treatments, though evidence is still limited or inconclusive for other conditions. Potential risks include soreness, bruising, and rarely, organ injury or infection. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health continues to research how and why acupuncture may relieve pain and other health issues.
This document provides information about acupuncture, including its history originating over 8,000 years ago in ancient China. It discusses how acupuncture works by inserting needles into meridian points to unblock chi energy and restore balance. Common conditions treated include skin disorders, depression, arthritis, and others. The document also outlines how an acupuncture session is conducted and the benefits patients may experience such as freedom from suffering, peace of mind, and an overall happier life.
This document provides an overview of acupressure as a method of naturopathy. It defines acupressure as an ancient healing technique that uses finger pressure on key points of the body to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities. The document outlines the principles of naturopathy, then describes the history of acupressure, how it works by applying pressure to points along meridian lines, its classification into different therapies, advantages like being drug-free and easy to learn, potential disadvantages like not treating all conditions, and applications for ailments like headaches, cramps, and nausea.
The document discusses acupuncture, its history and practices. It provides information on the types of acupuncture including moxibustion and cupping. It explains the philosophy of acupuncture regarding balance of yin and yang energies. It discusses mechanisms of action including the release of endorphins. Indications for acupuncture include pain management, respiratory diseases and orthopedic disorders. The document promotes courses in acupuncture therapy provided by the Global College of Paramedical Sciences in Madurai, India.
This document presents information on complementary therapies. It defines complementary therapies as therapies used alongside conventional medical treatment to cure diseases and improve quality of life. The document discusses the history of complementary therapies emerging in the 1700s and increasing in use since the 1800s. It outlines several types of complementary therapies including acupuncture, aromatherapy, ayurvedic medicine, yoga, and reiki. The purpose of complementary therapies is to maximize health when used with conventional treatment, prevent illness, and restore health.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese treatment using thin needles inserted at specific points in the body. It is based on the belief that energy (qi) flows through meridians and illness occurs when qi is blocked. The needles may alleviate pain by stimulating the nervous system to release chemicals or affect brain chemistry. Current evidence supports acupuncture for back/neck pain, headaches, and nausea. Risks are generally minor but may include bruising or fainting. Serious risks like infection or organ puncture are very rare if done properly. The document provides details on the theory, mechanisms of action, appropriate conditions, procedures, risks and side effects of acupuncture.
This document defines key terms related to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It explains that CAM refers to medical systems and practices that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) studies CAM therapies and categorizes them into whole medical systems, mind-body medicine, biologically based practices, manipulative and body-based practices, and energy medicine. NCCAM aims to research CAM scientifically and provide authoritative information to the public.
The document discusses the relationship between yoga and stress/heart health from various perspectives. It provides an overview of how different yoga texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras describe stress and its impacts. It also outlines an integrated yoga module that includes asanas, pranayama, relaxation techniques and meditation to help address stress and heart diseases. The module is intended to provide a multi-dimensional approach through physical, mental, emotional and intellectual practices.
Chiropractic treatment and its benefitsDrRohitGupt
Chiropractic treatment is an effective way to get relief from your pain as it helps you to lead a pain-free and healthier life. You can get the most effective and the best chiropractic treatment in Gurgaon for all your pains and aches.
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's talk for the World Yoga Festival 2020 Sunday afternoon sessions held on 19 July 2020 .
Yoga is the original mind body medicine and is one of the greatest treasures of the unique Indian cultural heritage. As both an art and science it has a lot to offer humankind in terms of an understanding of both the human mind as well as all aspects of our multilayered existence. Yogic lifestyle, Yogic diet, Yogic attitudes and various Yogic practices help man to strengthen himself and develop positive health thus enabling him to withstand stress better. This Yogic “health insurance” is achieved by normalizing the perception of stress, optimizing the reaction to it and by releasing it effectively through various practices. Yoga is truly a wholesome and integral science of life that deals with multidimensional aspects of health in both the individual and society.
Yoga helps us to take the appropriate attitude towards our challenges and thus tackle them effectively and efficiently. “To have the will (iccha shakti) to change (kriya shakti) that which can be changed, the strength to accept that which cannot be changed, and the wisdom (jnana shakti) to know the difference” is the attitude that needs to the cultivated. An attitude of letting go of the worries, the problems and a greater understanding of our mental process helps to create a harmony in our body, and mind whose disharmony is the main cause of ‘aadi – vyadhi’ or psychosomatic disorders.
“Health and happiness are your birthright, claim them and develop them to your maximum potential” (Giri, 1995). This message of Swamiji Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj is a firm reminder that the goal of human existence is not health and happiness but is moksha (liberation). Most people today are so busy trying to find health and happiness that they forget why they are here in the first place. Yoga is the best way for us to regain our birthrights and attain the goal of our human existence.
INADEQUATE PAIN TREATMENT STILL A FACT IN INDONESIA HEALTH SERVICES
PAIN AS A COMPLEX PROBLEM NEED MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH FOR BETTER RESULT BASED INDIVIDUALLY PATIENT NEEDED
THERE IS A BIG ROLE OF PHYSICIAN AND HOSPITAL FOR BETTER PAIN MANAGEMENT
CHANGE PARADIGM TO MULTIDISCIPLINARY PAIN TREATMENT IS AN OBLIGATE FOR ALL PHYSICIAN
Stroke rehabilitation and its aspects to work with patients with hemiplegia and other effects of stroke, other than that you will see some pictures of the used interventions and adaptive equipment used with stroke patients
Naturopathy is a system of treatment that follows the healing powers of nature. It aims to strengthen the body's natural defenses and restore health without attempting to eliminate illness. Key principles include allowing the nature to heal, toxins as the cause of disease, and acute disease signifies activation of immunity. Naturopathy utilizes natural remedies like diet, exercise, fasting, hydrotherapy, and others to cleanse and heal the body. The goal is to maintain acid-alkaline balance and eliminate toxins by following the principles of nature.
Clinical research is quite vital in the field of physiotherapy. Physiotherapists depends on information from researches to enhance the knowledge they have already gained through their university education and with continuous education courses.
This document discusses the relationship between yoga and cardiovascular disease. It begins with an introduction to cardiovascular disease, describing the main types and common causes like hypertension, obesity, stress, and diabetes. It then outlines how regular yoga practice, including various asanas, pranayama techniques, meditation, and an sattvic diet, can help treat and prevent cardiovascular disease by reducing risk factors. Specifically, it explores how yoga helps lower blood pressure and stress levels, manage weight, and improve heart health. The document concludes by discussing cardiac yoga, a style focused on cardiovascular benefits.
This document discusses yoga therapy and its benefits for various health conditions. It provides information on how yoga helps address illnesses by combating blockages through physical postures and breathing exercises. Research shows yoga is effective for reducing stress and improving conditions like back pain, heart disease, and diabetes. Specific yoga practices are outlined for sinusitis, liver disorders, depression, thyroid issues, bronchitis, and heart disease by targeting affected areas and regulating breathing. Overall, the document emphasizes that yoga is a holistic practice that benefits both physical and mental health.
Reflexology involves applying pressure to the feet and hands to stimulate zones and reflex areas that correspond to different parts of the body. Its origins can be traced back 5000 years to China or Egypt. The basis of reflexology is zone therapy developed by Dr. Fitzgerald, which involves 10 invisible energy currents that run through the body and correspond to different zones. Applying pressure to reflex points is believed to relax muscles, improve circulation, and stimulate nerve connections to benefit overall health and well-being. Research has found reflexology can reduce pain, increase relaxation, and positively impact conditions like kidney function, PMS, and diabetes.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice with a scientific basis. Traditional Chinese Medicine views the body as having meridians and qi that acupuncture can influence to promote health and treat illness. Recent biomedical research shows acupuncture may work through peripheral sensory stimulation and modulating pain pathways in the central nervous system. Theories on how acupuncture relieves pain include stimulating the release of endogenous opioids, blocking pain transmission, vasodilation effects, and autonomic nervous system regulation.
Naturopathy is a field of medicine that borrows principles from ancient traditions and views the body's inherent healing abilities as paramount. Naturopaths stimulate the body's self-curative abilities through herbal and homeopathic medicines combined with therapies like massage and yoga, aiming to treat conditions like asthma, hypertension, fatigue, and arthritis by reducing stress and supporting the body's healing processes.
- Complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) are increasingly being used by patients to promote health and healing, and nurses should be knowledgeable about common CAT approaches. CAT includes whole medical systems like Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, mind-body therapies such as relaxation and guided imagery, energy-based practices, herbal remedies, and body-based techniques like massage and chiropractic. While CAT can provide benefits, nurses must also be aware of potential herb-drug interactions and safe use of different therapies.
Healing Touch and Cancer Pain and Stress PPTTrinh Diep
This document outlines a proposed research study that will examine the effectiveness of Healing Touch therapy in treating cancer pain and reducing stress levels. The study will involve recruiting 50 cancer patients to receive Healing Touch therapy sessions for one hour per day over three weeks, and comparing their reported pain and stress levels to a control group receiving standard care only. Pain and stress will be measured before, during, and after treatment using pain scales and an inventory of life stressors. The results will be analyzed to determine if Healing Touch provides benefits and how long any effects may last.
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The study investigated the effects of preoperative massage therapy, music therapy, or a combination of the two on postoperative outcomes such as anxiety, blood pressure, and pain medication use. Patients were randomly assigned to receive 30 minutes of massage, 30 minutes of music, a combination of both, or standard care. Anxiety levels, blood pressure, and hormone levels were measured before and after the interventions. The results showed that anxiety levels were significantly lower and prolactin levels were significantly higher for all groups that received interventions compared to the control group. No significant differences were found between groups for other outcomes.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese treatment using thin needles inserted at specific points in the body. It is based on the belief that energy (qi) flows through meridians and illness occurs when qi is blocked. The needles may alleviate pain by stimulating the nervous system to release chemicals or affect brain chemistry. Current evidence supports acupuncture for back/neck pain, headaches, and nausea. Risks are generally minor but may include bruising or fainting. Serious risks like infection or organ puncture are very rare if done properly. The document provides details on the theory, mechanisms of action, appropriate conditions, procedures, risks and side effects of acupuncture.
This document defines key terms related to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It explains that CAM refers to medical systems and practices that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) studies CAM therapies and categorizes them into whole medical systems, mind-body medicine, biologically based practices, manipulative and body-based practices, and energy medicine. NCCAM aims to research CAM scientifically and provide authoritative information to the public.
The document discusses the relationship between yoga and stress/heart health from various perspectives. It provides an overview of how different yoga texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras describe stress and its impacts. It also outlines an integrated yoga module that includes asanas, pranayama, relaxation techniques and meditation to help address stress and heart diseases. The module is intended to provide a multi-dimensional approach through physical, mental, emotional and intellectual practices.
Chiropractic treatment and its benefitsDrRohitGupt
Chiropractic treatment is an effective way to get relief from your pain as it helps you to lead a pain-free and healthier life. You can get the most effective and the best chiropractic treatment in Gurgaon for all your pains and aches.
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's talk for the World Yoga Festival 2020 Sunday afternoon sessions held on 19 July 2020 .
Yoga is the original mind body medicine and is one of the greatest treasures of the unique Indian cultural heritage. As both an art and science it has a lot to offer humankind in terms of an understanding of both the human mind as well as all aspects of our multilayered existence. Yogic lifestyle, Yogic diet, Yogic attitudes and various Yogic practices help man to strengthen himself and develop positive health thus enabling him to withstand stress better. This Yogic “health insurance” is achieved by normalizing the perception of stress, optimizing the reaction to it and by releasing it effectively through various practices. Yoga is truly a wholesome and integral science of life that deals with multidimensional aspects of health in both the individual and society.
Yoga helps us to take the appropriate attitude towards our challenges and thus tackle them effectively and efficiently. “To have the will (iccha shakti) to change (kriya shakti) that which can be changed, the strength to accept that which cannot be changed, and the wisdom (jnana shakti) to know the difference” is the attitude that needs to the cultivated. An attitude of letting go of the worries, the problems and a greater understanding of our mental process helps to create a harmony in our body, and mind whose disharmony is the main cause of ‘aadi – vyadhi’ or psychosomatic disorders.
“Health and happiness are your birthright, claim them and develop them to your maximum potential” (Giri, 1995). This message of Swamiji Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj is a firm reminder that the goal of human existence is not health and happiness but is moksha (liberation). Most people today are so busy trying to find health and happiness that they forget why they are here in the first place. Yoga is the best way for us to regain our birthrights and attain the goal of our human existence.
INADEQUATE PAIN TREATMENT STILL A FACT IN INDONESIA HEALTH SERVICES
PAIN AS A COMPLEX PROBLEM NEED MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH FOR BETTER RESULT BASED INDIVIDUALLY PATIENT NEEDED
THERE IS A BIG ROLE OF PHYSICIAN AND HOSPITAL FOR BETTER PAIN MANAGEMENT
CHANGE PARADIGM TO MULTIDISCIPLINARY PAIN TREATMENT IS AN OBLIGATE FOR ALL PHYSICIAN
Stroke rehabilitation and its aspects to work with patients with hemiplegia and other effects of stroke, other than that you will see some pictures of the used interventions and adaptive equipment used with stroke patients
Naturopathy is a system of treatment that follows the healing powers of nature. It aims to strengthen the body's natural defenses and restore health without attempting to eliminate illness. Key principles include allowing the nature to heal, toxins as the cause of disease, and acute disease signifies activation of immunity. Naturopathy utilizes natural remedies like diet, exercise, fasting, hydrotherapy, and others to cleanse and heal the body. The goal is to maintain acid-alkaline balance and eliminate toxins by following the principles of nature.
Clinical research is quite vital in the field of physiotherapy. Physiotherapists depends on information from researches to enhance the knowledge they have already gained through their university education and with continuous education courses.
This document discusses the relationship between yoga and cardiovascular disease. It begins with an introduction to cardiovascular disease, describing the main types and common causes like hypertension, obesity, stress, and diabetes. It then outlines how regular yoga practice, including various asanas, pranayama techniques, meditation, and an sattvic diet, can help treat and prevent cardiovascular disease by reducing risk factors. Specifically, it explores how yoga helps lower blood pressure and stress levels, manage weight, and improve heart health. The document concludes by discussing cardiac yoga, a style focused on cardiovascular benefits.
This document discusses yoga therapy and its benefits for various health conditions. It provides information on how yoga helps address illnesses by combating blockages through physical postures and breathing exercises. Research shows yoga is effective for reducing stress and improving conditions like back pain, heart disease, and diabetes. Specific yoga practices are outlined for sinusitis, liver disorders, depression, thyroid issues, bronchitis, and heart disease by targeting affected areas and regulating breathing. Overall, the document emphasizes that yoga is a holistic practice that benefits both physical and mental health.
Reflexology involves applying pressure to the feet and hands to stimulate zones and reflex areas that correspond to different parts of the body. Its origins can be traced back 5000 years to China or Egypt. The basis of reflexology is zone therapy developed by Dr. Fitzgerald, which involves 10 invisible energy currents that run through the body and correspond to different zones. Applying pressure to reflex points is believed to relax muscles, improve circulation, and stimulate nerve connections to benefit overall health and well-being. Research has found reflexology can reduce pain, increase relaxation, and positively impact conditions like kidney function, PMS, and diabetes.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice with a scientific basis. Traditional Chinese Medicine views the body as having meridians and qi that acupuncture can influence to promote health and treat illness. Recent biomedical research shows acupuncture may work through peripheral sensory stimulation and modulating pain pathways in the central nervous system. Theories on how acupuncture relieves pain include stimulating the release of endogenous opioids, blocking pain transmission, vasodilation effects, and autonomic nervous system regulation.
Naturopathy is a field of medicine that borrows principles from ancient traditions and views the body's inherent healing abilities as paramount. Naturopaths stimulate the body's self-curative abilities through herbal and homeopathic medicines combined with therapies like massage and yoga, aiming to treat conditions like asthma, hypertension, fatigue, and arthritis by reducing stress and supporting the body's healing processes.
- Complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) are increasingly being used by patients to promote health and healing, and nurses should be knowledgeable about common CAT approaches. CAT includes whole medical systems like Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, mind-body therapies such as relaxation and guided imagery, energy-based practices, herbal remedies, and body-based techniques like massage and chiropractic. While CAT can provide benefits, nurses must also be aware of potential herb-drug interactions and safe use of different therapies.
Healing Touch and Cancer Pain and Stress PPTTrinh Diep
This document outlines a proposed research study that will examine the effectiveness of Healing Touch therapy in treating cancer pain and reducing stress levels. The study will involve recruiting 50 cancer patients to receive Healing Touch therapy sessions for one hour per day over three weeks, and comparing their reported pain and stress levels to a control group receiving standard care only. Pain and stress will be measured before, during, and after treatment using pain scales and an inventory of life stressors. The results will be analyzed to determine if Healing Touch provides benefits and how long any effects may last.
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The study investigated the effects of preoperative massage therapy, music therapy, or a combination of the two on postoperative outcomes such as anxiety, blood pressure, and pain medication use. Patients were randomly assigned to receive 30 minutes of massage, 30 minutes of music, a combination of both, or standard care. Anxiety levels, blood pressure, and hormone levels were measured before and after the interventions. The results showed that anxiety levels were significantly lower and prolactin levels were significantly higher for all groups that received interventions compared to the control group. No significant differences were found between groups for other outcomes.
This document summarizes a study that examined the effects of distance healing as an adjunct treatment for patients with major depression. 40 patients receiving standard antidepressant medication and psychotherapy were randomly assigned to either receive daily distance healing for 6 weeks from trained healers (experimental group), or to only receive standard treatment (control group). Outcome measures including depression scores, general psychopathology, and functioning were assessed weekly for 6 weeks and biweekly for 6 more weeks. Results showed a nonsignificant trend for the experimental group to show greater improvement, and favorable outcomes in the experimental group were correlated with number of healing sessions and healers' ratings of session strength.
This document discusses non-pharmacological methods for pain management. An informal survey of 38 patients found that massage therapy and exercise were the most known, and exercise and acupuncture were the most wanted to learn about and try. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), massage, music therapy, exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, and hypnosis are described as approaches that have been studied for pain relief, with mixed results requiring more research. The conclusion advocates educating patients and doctors on available wellness services to better promote non-drug options for pain management.
The document summarizes alternative healing techniques, specifically Reiki and energy healing touch therapy. It discusses that illness is caused by energy imbalance and blockages in the body's subtle energy channels (nadis). Reiki and touch therapy work to remove these blockages and uplift energy levels, bringing relief. Research shows these therapies emit electromagnetic signals from practitioners' hands and can accelerate wound healing, reduce pain, stress, and symptoms of various illnesses. Side effect risks are low as these are non-invasive energy-based methods. Studies demonstrate their effectiveness through measures like improved blood work, accelerated healing, relief of conditions like asthma, headaches, and progress in cancer patients.
This randomized controlled trial compared the effectiveness of spinal manipulation therapy (SMT), medication, and home exercise with advice (HEA) for acute and subacute neck pain. The trial found that:
1) SMT had a statistically significant advantage over medication in reducing pain up to 1 year after treatment based on participant-reported pain levels.
2) HEA was as effective as SMT, with no important differences in pain reduction between the two treatments at any time point.
3) Both SMT and HEA were more effective for reducing neck pain than medication in both the short and long term.
This study examined the effects of using the upper limb tension test (ULTT) as a neural mobilization technique in addition to conservative treatment for patients with cervical radiculopathy. 40 patients were divided into a control group receiving conservative treatment only and an experimental group receiving conservative treatment plus ULTT. Outcome measures of cervical range of motion and pain were assessed before and after treatment. The results showed significantly greater improvements in cervical flexion, extension, and side flexion ranges of motion as well as pain levels for the experimental group compared to the control group, indicating that ULTT provides additional benefits for managing symptoms of cervical radiculopathy.
Manual and manipulative therapy is a hands-on treatment where a physiotherapist moves tissues and joints to restore movement and relieve pain. The goal is to treat the neuro-orthopaedic aspect of a patient's condition rather than just symptoms. It addresses musculoskeletal issues and can be used for pain throughout the body from the head to legs. Benefits include reduced pain, improved mobility, and relaxation of muscles. Touch healing is a type of energy therapy that uses gentle hand techniques to balance a person's energy field and accelerate healing of the body, mind and spirit. It aims to restore harmony to the patient's energy system to facilitate self-healing.
The document summarizes several studies on the effects of Animal Assisted Activity (AAA) on cancer patients. One study found AAA programs in pediatric oncology hospitals were consistent in having strict safety policies. Another study found AAA decreased fatigue and improved emotional health for cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment. A third study found hospital staff generally had positive views of an AAA program, believing it benefited patients. A final study examined found AAA improved the mood of terminal cancer patients in palliative care. Overall, the studies suggested AAA can have benefits for cancer patients' moods and symptoms.
The document summarizes a systematic review that analyzed 15 randomized controlled trials on the use of acupuncture and related techniques for postoperative pain management. The review found that acupuncture was associated with significant reductions in postoperative opioid consumption, pain intensity, and opioid-related side effects such as nausea, dizziness, and sedation, compared to sham controls. Specifically, acupuncture reduced opioid use by 23-29 mg at 8-72 hours postoperatively and decreased pain scores at 8 and 72 hours. The studies involved a variety of surgeries and acupuncture methods.
The document summarizes 10 research breakthroughs from the last decade that support chiropractic care. Some of the key findings include:
1) Seeing a chiropractor as a first contact provider was associated with decreases in hospital admissions, days, surgeries, and pharmaceutical costs compared to conventional medicine.
2) One study found that upper cervical chiropractic care was associated with marked and sustained reductions in blood pressure similar to two-drug combination therapy.
3) A wellness program implemented by chiropractors improved various health metrics such as weight, blood pressure, and strength.
The document concludes that these and other studies provide evidence that chiropractic care can positively impact multiple dimensions
R175 Naka, R., Amano, H., & Ito, T. (2014). A case study of healing touch on ...Takehiko Ito
R175 Naka, R., Amano, H., & Ito, T. (2014). A case study of healing touch on Parkinson’s disease in community nursing: Focusing on reducing pain, emotional distress, and insomnia Journal of International Society of Life Information Science, 32(1), 34-37.
Reiki is an ancient form of energy healing that involves gently touching or holding hands over areas of the body to unblock chi and promote relaxation and healing. A hospital integrated Reiki services and found that patients reported decreased anxiety and pain. Studies have shown Reiki can reduce stress, pain, and accelerate healing by inducing relaxation and affecting energy fields. The hospital has since expanded Reiki programs to many units and sees benefits for patients' well-being and recovery.
This study evaluated the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises in reducing pain and fatigue among 100 hospitalized cancer patients receiving radiotherapy. The patients were randomly assigned to an intervention group that received four PMR sessions over 4 weeks or a control group that received standard treatment. Pain was measured using a numerical pain rating scale and fatigue was measured using a cancer fatigue scale before and after the intervention. The results showed a significant reduction in reported pain and fatigue scores in the PMR group compared to the control group, indicating that PMR exercises can effectively reduce pain and fatigue in hospitalized cancer patients receiving radiotherapy when used as an adjuvant therapy.
Spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) was more effective than medication for relieving acute or subacute neck pain in both the short and long term. Home exercise with advice (HEA) resulted in similar pain outcomes to SMT at most time points. For 272 participants with neck pain lasting 2-12 weeks, SMT had statistically significantly less pain than medication after 8 weeks and up to 1 year later. HEA was superior to medication for pain relief at 26 weeks. No important differences in pain were found between SMT and HEA. The trial demonstrated that SMT and HEA were both more effective than medication for acute or subacute neck pain.
This study examined the effects of craniosacral therapy (CST) on heart rate variability (HRV) in 31 patients with subjective discomforts. HRV was measured before and after a 30-minute control rest period and a 30-minute CST session on consecutive days using a mobile device. Standard deviation of heart rate intervals (SDNN) and total power (TP), indicators of autonomic nervous system activity, increased significantly after CST but not the control rest. Heart rate also decreased significantly after CST compared to rest. However, interactions between treatment and HRV changes were not fully statistically significant. The study provides preliminary evidence that CST may positively influence autonomic nervous system regulation.
Pressures sensitivity & phenotypic changes in patients with suspected oih bei...Paul Coelho, MD
1) The study assessed changes in pain phenotype and pressure sensitivity in 20 patients with suspected opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH) after transitioning from full mu opioid agonists to buprenorphine therapy.
2) Patients on higher opioid doses (≥100 mg oral morphine equivalents) had significant improvements in measures of pain, mood, and function 1 week after starting buprenorphine, with eventual return to baseline.
3) Patients on higher opioid doses also showed a non-significant trend of decreased pressure pain sensitivity 1 week after starting buprenorphine, eventually returning to baseline.
The document provides information on various complementary and alternative medicine therapies including acupuncture, massage therapy, mind-body medicine, tai chi, yoga, and reflexology. It describes the basic techniques, historical origins, benefits, risks and contraindications of each therapy. The document emphasizes integrating complementary therapies with standard medical care on a case by case basis to best meet patient needs and improve health outcomes.
2. What do you know about integrative
medicine?
Opinions?
3. Types
Herbal supplementation
Acupuncture
Chiropracty
Music Therapy
Ayurvedic Medicine
Functional Medicine
Yoga
Mind-Body Medicine
Nutrition
Energy Medicine
Massage Therapy
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Aromatherapy
Tai Chi
Guided imagery
Naturopathic/Homeopathic doctors
6. Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing energy therapy
that uses gentle touch to assist in balancing physical,
mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Healing
Touch works with your energy field to support your
natural ability to heal, is safe for all ages and works
in harmony with standard or allopathic medical
care.
7. Uses
Stress
Anxiety and depression disorders
Pain management
Immune function
Surgery recovery
Supportive cancer care/palliative
care
Healing Touch is used in a wide
variety of settings including
hospitals, long-term care facilities,
private practices, hospices, and
spas. Healing Touch was founded
in 1989 as a continuing education
program for nurses, massage
therapists, other health care
professionals, and lay
persons. Today, Healing Touch is
taught in universities, medical and
nursing schools, and other settings
around the world.
8. What does it actually look like?
The first session involves a consultation in addition to the Healing Touch session. The
provider will ask a series of questions about your physical, mental, and emotional
situation, and will answer questions about Healing Touch. Then you lay fully clothed on a
massage table while the provider gently places his or her hands slightly above or on the
body. The session generally lasts 40 to 60 minutes, and people frequently report feeling
deeply relaxed and peaceful during and after the session. Because there may be a
cumulative effect of using Healing Touch over time, regular sessions are recommended.
9. What does it do?
The Effect of Healing Touch on Body Response Mechanisms Janice A. Maville, EdD, MSN,
CNS, HTP, Judy E. Bowen, MPA, OTR, CHTP and Grant Benham, PhD
A recent publication by studied the effect of Healing Touch on stress perception and
biological correlates. This was published in the journal of Holistic Nursing Practice in the
March/April 2008 issue. The objective of this pilot study was to investigate the effect of
Healing Touch on anxiety and physiological measures (heart rate, blood pressure, muscle
tension, skin conductance, and skin temperature) in 30 healthy adult volunteers. The
participants completed a standardized questionnaire on stress before and after the
session. The physiological data were collected prior to, during and after the Healing Touch
session which included two techniques: hands in motion and the chakra connection. Changes
were found for anxiety measures and the physiological measures, with the exception of
muscle tension which did not change.
Results support the basic premise of physiological and psychological relaxation with
Healing Touch. A majority of the participants also used the word “relax” to describe the
session. Despite the pilot nature of this study the findings suggest that Healing Touch may
contribute to positive changes in physiological stress mechanisms and subjective measures of
anxiety. This study significantly contributes to the growing body of evidence that supports
the use of Healing Touch for the reduction of anxiety and stress.
10. How does it do it?
Surface Electromyography (EMG) Apparatus as a Measurement Device for
Biofield Research: Results of a Single Case Study. Mitzi A. Forbes, PhD, RN,
CHTP, Ray Rust, PhD, CHPT, and Gerald J. Becker, CHTP
The objective of this study was to determine if surface electromyography (EMG)
equipment was capable of detecting electrical signals that can be used in Healing
Touch and other biofield therapies to measure outcomes. Resting state data was
compared to data collected during a Healing Touch back sequence on one
subject. The results indicated that an averaged baseline, "resting state"
frequency spectrum was definable. When the HT practitioner attuned with the
subject, higher frequency components of the spectrum increased in amplitude,
peaked, then decreased throughout the intervention. The conclusion drawn is
that the surface EMG apparatus has potential as a measurement device for
biofield research.
13. Diabetes
Effects of Healing Touch and Other Complementary Therapies on
Diabetes. Patricia Merritt, RN, HNC, HTP, NCRT
A combination of Healing Touch, massage, and reflexology was tested in diabetic
patients. Blood sugar and biofeedback measures were obtained before and after
the sessions. There was a 70% decrease in blood sugar (when using combined
therapies) and 77% of the subjects receiving Healing Touch had warming of their
hands which suggests improved circulation.
14. Pain Management
Pain Management Outcomes of Healing Touch Interventions. Judi Fouladbakhsh RN,
PhD, APRN, BC, AHN-C
This descriptive study examined pain management outcomes of Healing Touch interventions for
839 Healing Touch treatments on more than 400 clients who came to the Healing Touch Center of
Farmington Hills over a two-year period. Analysis revealed a significant decrease in reported
pain, and significant increase in energy flow as measured by practitioner assessment.
Reducing Pain and Anxiety through Healing Touch. Barbara Welcher, RN, BS, CHTP, and
John Kish, PhD, RN
This study was designed to evaluate the outcomes of a Healing Touch intervention with 138 in-
patients. The patients were both male and female with a variety of diagnoses and ranged in age
from 18 to 94 years old. After the Healing Touch treatment, the practitioner gave a questionnaire
to the patients requesting that the patients assess their level of pain and anxiety before the
treatment and then assess their present level of pain and anxiety after the treatment using a
scale of 1 to 10. Healing Touch significantly reduced both pain and anxiety in this study of
hospitalized patients.
15. CABG Recovery
The Effect of Healing Touch on Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Patients. K. Arom, MD, and Barbara MacIntyre, RN
This was an experimental randomized control trail of 237 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. There were
three groups, Healing Touch, visit, or control. It was found that Healing Touch participants had a shorter hospital stay.
The Efficacy of Healing Touch in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
The research and publication by Certified Healing Touch Practitioner, Barbara MacIntyre and the team at HealthEast St. Joseph
Hospital in St Paul Minnesota details a randomized controlled study in the coronary intensive care unit. The study was
published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine in July-August 2008.
There were 237 cardiac patients scheduled for coronary artery bypass surgery and were randomized to either of three groups:
the intervention group who received Healing Touch or one of two control groups of either standard care or standard care plus
visits. The Healing Touch group received preoperative education about Healing Touch and received a session the day before
surgery, immediately prior to surgery, and the day after. The Healing Touch sessions were from 20-60 minutes for the first and
third session and 60-90 minutes for session two. The techniques varied and included both hands on and hands above the
body. One control group received a visit by a nurse who either had a general conversation or sat quietly in the room. The
second control group had standard care without Healing Touch or a visit.
The study had six outcome measures including length of stay, incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation, use of antiemetic
(anti-nausea) medication, amount of narcotic pain medication, functional status and anxiety. There was no significant
difference in the incidence of atrial fibrillation, use of medication, or functional status. There were significant differences in
a shortened length of stay for those in the Healing Touch group and a significant decrease in anxiety. The decrease in anxiety
was found in all subjects in the Healing Touch group. This has important implications for care of cardiac patients as a decrease
in length of stay in a hospital setting can provide cost benefits for the use of Healing Touch. For this hospital, it was estimated
that the savings were about a half a million dollars per year. Healing Touch services were also expanded at the hospital and
currently 90% of all cardiac patients take advantage of the program.
The decrease in anxiety found with the Healing Touch recipients with cardiac conditions was also found in another well
designed study conducted at Duke University and is published in Nursing Research Journal by Seskevich et al in March/April
2004.
16. Post-Anesthesia Recovery
The Effect of Relaxation (Healing Touch) Touch on the Recovery Level of
Post-anesthesia Abdominal Hysterectomy Patients, Maria Adela Concepcion
Silva, PhD, RN, CHTI
This study evaluated the effects of Healing Touch on the amount of narcotic
analgesic self-administered postoperatively, the frequency of bowel program
treatments and medications administered to patients with abdominal
hysterectomies. Sixty preoperative patients were randomly assigned to one of
three groups: Healing Touch, back massage, and no treatment. The results
indicated that the Healing Touch subjects had a significantly higher level of
recovery than the two controls on lung, gastro-intestinal, and activity status.
Reduction of systolic and diastolic blood pressures and pulse rate were
statistically significant for the Healing Touch group and the amount of narcotic
analgesia and bowel treatments were less in this group as well.
17. Statistical Power
Studies are small, not as well funded, which means some do not reach statistical significance; but we
know that the size of a study affects the power and the degree of difference required to see
significance. Hence these are promising results, and they actively look to improve the studies.
18. Improvements to Methods
Development of an Instrument to Measure Holistic Client Comfort as an Outcome of Healing Touch, Therese Dowd,
PhD, RN, Katharine Kolcaba, PhD, RNC, and Richard Steiner, PhD, MPH
The Energy Therapy Comfort Questionnaire (ETCQ) was adapted from the General Comfort Questionnaire (Kolcaba, 1992) to
measure the immediate efficacy of Healing Touch (HT) on the outcome of holistic comfort. Findings of the 53 persons who
returned the questionnaires were that those who had received five or more HT treatments had higher comfort levels than
those with fewer treatments. The ETCQ provides a holistic measure of the effects of HT for research and practice venues.
The HEALTH Tool (Healing Energy and Life Through Holism), Sylvia Philpy, MSN, NNP, CNS and Cynthia Hutchinson
DNSc, RN, CHTI
The goal of this project was to develop a tool that would be totally encompassing in reflecting the Healing Touch treatment
process. This included who the practitioner is, who the patient is, what techniques are used and in what order, and what the
environment is like. The HEALTH tool is designed to obtain a thorough, holistic history from a client; determine the meaning
the client holds for each aspect of that history; document and assess the outcome of all energetic healing treatments done;
and determine the concerns, plans, and goals for care on the part of the client, as well as the practitioner.
The Development and Initial Testing of an Instrument to Assess Advanced Practice Nursing Graduate Students'
Attitudes Toward Healing, Nancy Scheel, MS, MA, RN
The purpose of this study was to develop and initially test an instrument to assess advanced practice nursing graduate
students' knowledge and attitudes toward Healing Touch. The instrument, A Surgery Study of Advanced Practice Nursing
Graduate Students' Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Healing Touch was initially tested by 14 volunteer first year advanced
practice nursing graduate students. There were no significant relationships so the investigator made recommendations for
instrument revisions.
19. Non-Clinical Benefits
Healing Touch: A Cost Effectiveness Study. Mary Beth Lodge, RN, BSN, CHTP
A cost effectiveness study was conducted to assess the overall impact of the inclusion of energy
medicine (Healing Touch) and imagery on utilization of benefits and medical costs. It was a thirteen-
month study with 440 employees in a self-insured manufacturing company. Healing Touch was included
as a benefit available to any employee or dependent covered under the medical benefits plan. There
were a total of 38 participants with chronic disease. Overall medical costs were higher during the study
year than the previous year. The cost of the study represented on 3% of total medical benefit costs to
the company. A co-pay comparable to other outpatient benefits of the medical plan would have
reduced this. The company decided to include Healing Touch in its benefit plan with a co-pay after
receiving demands for continuation of this service from study participants.
Healing Touch Program Survey at St. Joseph's Hospital. Kimberly Garcia, RN, CHTP/I
A three-month survey was done at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, Florida from June through August,
2004. During a fifty-two day time period 140 Healing Touch treatments were given to 124 patients with
a variety of problems. The most frequent condition in which Healing Touch was used was for those
receiving surgical repair for orthopedic problems, especially laminectomies. Headaches, peripheral
neuropathy, and other conditions were also included. There was a significant before and after effect in
decreasing pain, anxiety, and nausea. Effects were also seen for those patients experiencing lumbar or
cervical laminectomy most dramatically in the areas of anxiety and nausea. There was also increased
patient satisfaction identified on evaluations as "staff's sensitivity to needs."
20. Take Away Points
Your patients are going to ask you about integrative and alternative therapies. Educate yourself,
and your patients, rather than dismiss them outright.
Reduces pain and improves recovery times.
Patients appreciate the one-on-one care, and value the real therapeutic nature of touch.
If nothing else, it improves bedside manner by
teaching the ability to be present to the
patient in the moment and expressing concern
for more than patients’ physical bodies.