Monday, January 15, 2007

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/features/health-and-
beauty/article2155060.ece

Oh, it's only a case of bursitis - that is a common reaction to a
disease that is suffered by many. In practice, however, we know only
too well the problems which can occur due to bursitis and that the
pain can linger much longer than expected.

A bursar is a small pad of tissue which protects or buffers a tendon
as it passes over a bony area. Bursitis is the term given to the
condition when the tendon becomes inflamed. If the tendons are
damaged in the process, major problems can result in connective
tissue around the joints.

Most cases occur in the shoulder, but other places can be affected:
the back of the elbow (miner's elbow), the knee (housemaid's knee),
the heel (Achilles Heel), deep in the hip (tailor's or weaver's
bottom), the first joint of the big toe (bunion).

It is thought that the causes range from a trauma, an infection,
inflammatory arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or gout. Acute bursitis
can cause tremendous pain, tenderness and limitation of movement.
Tendons can be so inflamed that, frequently, a swelling is visible.

Chronic bursitis can follow the same pattern, but the limitations
are often more debilitating.

Anti-inflammatory agents are prescribed in an effort to ease the
problem and cortisone injections might bring temporary relief. But
disabling adhesions in chronic cases need extremely careful
treatment. Manipulations may not be a long-term solution.

Generally, one can achieve better results with gentle exercises than
with manipulation, which very often is too painful.

Personally, I find that acupuncture or bio-magnetic treatment using
zinc and copper magnets can be very effective, even though
frequently criticised by the orthodox medical profession. We ought
to recognise, however, the enormous possibilities open to us when
acupuncture is used, as this science is thousands of years old.

Acupuncture not only releases endorphins and encephalins, which
serve as natural pain- killers, but regulates the energy flow using
vibrations and energy flow points.

With the appropriate use of acupuncture needles, sedation or
activation will take place. The equilibrium between the yin and yang
forces in the body will establish itself and, with a proper
equilibrium, harmony will be restored between mind and body.

Acupuncture is based upon the sufficient and continuous flow of life-
energy throughout the body. This force has two polarities which
alternate rhythmically every 24 hours, flowing in paths or meridians
which are traceable on the surface of the body. On each meridian,
there are acupuncture points which may be stimulated or sedated by
needles, thus influencing the appropriate body organs or the nervous
system in those affected areas.

The number of treatments necessary to alleviate suffering depend
upon the nature of the illness or pain, the duration of the
patient's illness or the general state of his or her health.

With bursitis, we have witnessed great results with laser
acupuncture treatment applied to the appropriate points.

Another great treatment for bursitis is Celadrin. This is a fatty
acid complex which has been shown to be particularly helpful in
cases of degenerative arthritis and soft tissue inflammation.
Celadrin can be taken very simply at a dose of three capsules a day
around meal times. There are no known adverse reactions or drug
interactions using Celadrin and other medication.

One of the finest testimonial letters I have ever received was sent
to me by a surgeon. When I personally have a statement to make, I am
always happy to express myself on paper, and so in cases where
orthodox doctors or specialists acknowledge recognition of
alternative treatment, I am more than delighted to receive their
written statement.

When I initially saw this surgeon, I knew that he was respected in
his field and wondered why such a strong, healthy person should
consult me. On closer examination, I could read from his face that
he was in great pain. He showed me his arm, which he said he was
unable to move. He told me that he had felt such a fool when
recently he had been standing in the operating theatre and had not
been able to hold a scalpel.

He had undergone several kinds of treatment in the hospital, but all
to no avail. He desperately needed help and had reached the
situation where he really did not care what kind of treatment I gave
him, as long as it relieved him of the pain.

I decided on a concentrated course of treatment and began by giving
him acupuncture. The following day, he was given Diapulse therapy.
Later, I also gave him laser acupuncture. He was in such pain that I
even saw him late at night, in an effort to enable him to continue
with his work.

I was happy with the way he was reacting to the treatment.
Meanwhile, however, I told him that he was eating and drinking all
the wrong things, although this had not been the sole reason for his
problem.

From his letter I quote the following: "I am very pleased to be in
the swim again, as I found the inactivity almost as bad at times as
the pain. I wish to thank you most sincerely for all your services
and attention, so effective and prompt and I will never hesitate to
come back to you, because you appear to be able to offer a wider
choice of treatment than we seem to have."

This was a wonderful statement to make and it shows that the gap
between orthodox medicine and alternative medicine is slowly
closing.