The Breath and Healing
Does it sound surprising that the breath should be involved in healing a fracture or orthopedic injury?
Arguably one could make the assertion that the surrounding muscle and ligaments "tell" the bone how to mend and in what alignment And this is probably so to a large degree
But what happens if the posture has not been so good in the past and now the tendency is to repeat the same posture in the future
The breath can be used consciously to bring a fresh alignment of the physically even it has been chronically fixed This takes work but nonetheless it is a achievable
There is a tendency in all of us to lose our frame, some know more quickly than others But the breath can help us return to that position in space where we are pr0perly aligned
And this goes particularly when we have been injured and mending a bone, or for that matter any musculoskeletal injury
Until tomorrow To health as a Skill Love DrBill
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Should You Eat If Injured?
An acute injury occurs What to do?
First thing is to assess the injury and see what the damage is Surprisingly this step is skipped and then later issues from not knowing the extent of the injury can be a problem
The next is to prepare the mindbody for healing From a matter science view severe hospitalized injuries requiring ventilatory support represents less than 20% of injuries The rest are treated at home
This is where the energy science can help play a role in getting through the healing of the injury, whether it be from surgery(controlled trauma) or sustainded by an accident
I've written in the past about the value of assessing the scraped surface of the tongue every morning because it gives us an insight into the functional health status of the GI(gastrointestinal) tract
Let's consider the appearance of the tongue in the aftermath of an acute orthopedic injury which is in my case was an arm fracture ocurring 7 days ago while skiing
Even though I've not been eating a lot of food because I have a poor appetite, the scraped tongue appearance mirrors what my appetite has already expressed Don't eat The taste buds are congested with white lymphatic fluid and this mirrors the GI lymphatics and their similar cogestion
This observation means the GI tract as an energy tube is not functional
It would seem reasonable to force eating and using supplements in the aftermath of a severe injury to recover from the injury because the mindbody would require calories to heal
But both the GI tract and the tongue are telling me a different story
So what's a person to do?
If needing to eat use something simple to digest
Don't use supplements in the acute phase of recovery until tongue is back to preinjury status and appetite is back
Use juices instead if they satisfy the appetite
Until tomorrow To health as a Skill Love DrBill
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Pushing Too Hard
Ever had the sense that you're overdoing it?
This "overdoing" is an aspect of the Pitta energy pattern as a result of its intensity or the hot quality in an energy science view
Having too much creates problems
Relationships suffer because the heat is too much
Balanced regimen is great but intense regimen becomes rigidity
Intensity produces self criticism, judgement, and we do this to others
Overdoes everything, supplemental dosages, one's good, three's better etc
Suggestions for helping people do things can turn quickly into controlling or even telling people what to do or silently expecting them to do it our way
Accidents occur because people don't know when to call it quits I'm a recepient of a ski accident a week ago due to not listening to the physical signs of overexertion
Overeating happens from too hot an appetite and trouble feelng satisfied when they've eaten enough
What to do?
Abiding by a nutritional format that fits your needs
Using cooling spices as suggested at foodsheal.com
Aloe gel is easy to take regularly and can help reduce the heat
Avoid icy cold drinks
Adhere to regular eating schedule
Until tomorrow To health as a Skill Love Dr Bill
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An Energy Science Lifestyle
When' s the best time to eat your biggest meal of the day?
When's the best time to go to bed?
When's the best time to get up in the morning?
How much fluid should I drink during the day?
Except for the first question which is between 11am and 2pm, it depends
Energetically it depends on your own individual energy pattern Vata Pitta Kapha
But a good energy science lifestyle begins with nutrition (See our new website)
Until tomorrow To health as a Skill Love DrBill
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Green Movement in Medicine
In the green movement now popularized in all forms of industry, from cars to windmills to home cleaners, there is a trend to" more natural" That to be seen as green means more in keeping with Nature That our mindbodies would be in concert with Her
This has been happening in the medical industry as well although we haven't really tagged it as a "green movement" But there is a trend to reserve technology for more serious disease
But when we think about it, this movement toward more natuaral forms of healing is completely behind the desire for supplements and finding health in a pill, looking for ways to be healthy without having to have invasive procedures, leading to a better and more expanded group of services
For example, in prostate cancer there are lesions that can be managed in more conservative ways(watchful waiting) than more aggressive lesions
So when does the medical consumer choose the "greener" alternatives for medical care
Prevention themes are a perfect place for green alternatives
Selecting foods appropriate for one's mindbody makeup is a good place to start
Confronted with a serious medical problem is NOT a place to use green alternatives
Green alternatives can be used in support for technological medical care
Until tomorrow To health as a Skill Love DrBill
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