Emphysema
Research
Alternative
& Complementary Therapies
Medical Herbalism
& Emphysema
There has been one positive study involving a Chinese herb
called Xifukang (a compound preparation of Chinese herbs) which was published in 1990 (1)
. The results of treatment of 53 patients indicated that the clinical symptoms including
cough, sputum production, chest pain, weakness, etc. were markedly improved and
measurements of pulmonary function significantly enhanced . After treatment the limited
emphysema was improved and the researchers concluded that the therapeutic mechanism of
Xifukang included promoting blood circulation to eliminate blood stasis, increasing
ventilation, protecting dust-cells, resisting fibrosis, regulating immune function,
enhancing lung clearance, and postponing and preventing development of silicosis.
(1) [Clinical therapeutic effect of xifukang in 53 patients
with silicosis] Ye Y; Wang X; Zhong Y Yiyang Serpentine Mine Occupational Hospital,
Jiangxi. Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih Jul 1990, 10 (7) p420-1, 389
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Hypnotherapy
& Psychotherapy &
Emphysema
What is Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy?: - Hypnotherapy
and Psychotherapy use the power of the mind to help heal physical as well as emotional
problems. They both help the patient discover the underlying emotional and psychological
causes to their ailments.
The theory of Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy: - There is
no doubt that our minds and bodies work together, when one is under stress, the other
suffers. We have all experienced it - blushing when embarrassed, going pale with shock,
having sweaty palms when nervous. These are just small instances of the way in which our
minds can affect our bodies. Medical literature is now full of studies confirming that
many diseases are psycho-somatic (caused in the mind) or stress-related. From skin
diseases (eg. psoriasis and eczema) to stomach ulcers and migraine. Some doctors have
estimated that as much as 75% of modern diseases and disorders are actually induced
through stress.
Fortunately, the power of the mind has also been shown to
be a primary factor in healing many diseases, even cancer. It is therefore important in
any physical or emotional health problem not to overlook hypnotherapy and psychotherapy on
the road back to health.
What is involved in treatment?: - A Hypnotherapist
or psychotherapist will attempt to find out as much about you and your problem as possible
during the first visit to try and establish the relevant psychological factors and the
appropriate mode of treatment.
In hypnotherapy you will be relaxed in a comfortable chair
or couch and the therapist will put you into a hypnotic state - neither asleep nor awake.
The therapist will then try to extract information from your subconscious mind in order to
find the cause of your problem. Suggestions may be made to your subconscious. At the end
of the session you will be brought out of the hypnotic state feeling calm, relaxed and
re-energised.
Obtaining treatment: - Due to the intimate nature of
hypnotherapy and psychotherapy, it is extremely important to the success of the treatment
that you carefully select the therapist to ensure that you get on with him or her.
Hypnotherapy has a wide application for all ailments in
which anxiety, depression or tension are involved.
Can Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy help Emphysema?:
- Whilst there have been no reported studies specifically related to emphysema and
hypnotherapy and psychotherapy, there are many reported instances of asthma and chronic
bronchial conditions having been helped through these therapies. The power of suggestion
and mental imagery is a tool all too often overlooked but which can be of immense help to
emphysema sufferers. The power of the mind can help improve remaining respiratory function
and minimise the damage caused to scarred lung and bronchial tissues.
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Yoga & Meditation
& Emphysema
Yoga is a complete science, focusing on breathing, movement,
posture and meditation. Specific exercises are taught consisting mainly of simple
stretching, breathing and relaxation. There is a wealth of scientific research available
confirming that advanced yogis have remarkable control over the functioning of their
nervous system, heart and lungs. Subjects have demonstrated their ability to drastically
reduce their heart beat and respiration for hours at a time under clinical studies. In one
study involving 3,000 yoga students carried out by the Yoga Bio-Medical Trust (Cambridge,
England), many of those people who were suffering from respiratory disorders including
asthma and brochitis claimed that they had benefited from the practice of yoga.
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