Dr Harald Gaier’s Natural ways of fighting cancer
In my work as a shiatsu massage therapist I have had the pleasure to consult Dr.Gaier many times not only on professional matters – he has also acted as our family doctor on a number of occasions. His approach is scientific yet very down to earth and his remedies get results. New columnist and naturopathic physician Dr Harald Gaier begins his fortnightly column by explaining how natural remedies can cure almost any medical condition. Dr Gaier is a strong believer in us taking control of our own health, and in working with our bodies...
read moreCordyceps- Medicinal Mushroom
Cordyceps There has been increasing interest in the health benefits of mushrooms since the commercial success in the far east of mushroom extracts as non-specific immune modulators in the treatment of cancer. Of these mushrooms one of the most interesting is Cordyceps sinensis. Cordyceps is known in Chinese as Dong Chong Xia Cao, which means Winter Insect, Summer Grass, and in the wild grows parasitically on the larvae of moths at altitudes of over 3,000m. For this reason it was historically an extremely rare and precious medicinal. Now,...
read moreNutrition after cancer surgery improves patient recovery time
Cancer patients can recover faster from surgery – and potentially save the NHS millions – if they are given liquid food directly into the intestine, say researchers who are presenting at the Nation
read moreShiatsu brings relief to Cancer Patients
Shiatsu and Cancer Some study extracts showing the value of shiatsu in improving quality of life in cancer and renal disease patient. LondonShiatsu has many years’ experience successfully helping cancer patients in this way. 1. Shin YH, Kim TI, Shin MS, Juon HS. Effect of Acupressure on Nausea and Vomiting During Chemotherapy Cycle for Korean Post-Operative Cancer Patients. Cancer Nursing, 2004; 27(4):267-74.http://londonshiatsu.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=1638&message=1 Despite the development of effective antiemetic...
read moreMassage Research -Pain Improvement For Cancer Patients
The University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine released research in March, 2009 reporting on the benefits for advanced cancer patients from Massage Therapy compared to simple touch. The study, a multi-site randomized clinical trial, included 380 patients with advanced cancer, 90% of those patients residing in Hospice Care. The patients were given six 30 minute massage sessions or simple touch sessions, for those contraindicated for massage pressure, over a two week period. The primary outcome of the study showed “immediate and...
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Shiatsu Healer I’ve worked professionally as a shiatsu massage therapist and healer for more than twenty years- successfully treating hundreds of patients from all walks of life for a wide variety of complaints.
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