THE EVOLUTION OF PAIN A HOLISTIC approach to

THE EVOLUTION OF PAIN A HOLISTIC approach to PAIN control

Pain Basic’s • Pain is due to inflammation of tissue activating the chemical reaction to carry receptors to reduce the cause and control the symptoms by the brain releasing chemicals to stop bleeding, control inflammation tissue sensory and nerve blockers like adrenaline, cortisol, and other endorphins to aid in pain blocking. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BYNC-SA • Pain is a perception according to origination. • Acute Injury • Sub-Acute untreated or improperly healed injury previous injury, reinjury, inflammation. • Chronic condition requiring adequate attention and care to maintain a healthy level of function and comfort.

Initial Client Assessments • During a client assessment, Posture, Gait, Disposition, Constitution and Cognitive function for ability to sustain basic function, and ability to maintain balance, for Motor function to determine fall risk for level of care needed. • Vital signs such as Respiratory function, eye/pupil responsiveness, blood pressure, skin condition and musculoskeletal function. • This also helps to determine where the pains(s) is/are located, the length and types of therapies and modalities to recommendation for care.

Nutrition • A consistent diet of whole organic local foods adds many nutrients the proper way. • Don’t Fry, BAKE! • Don’t Boil, STEAM! • Avoid Caffeine, Carbonation, Alcohol, Tobacco, Salt, Sugar, Meat, Cheese, Processed, Preservatives • Drink 8 80 z glasses of water daily (min. ) • Weight x 0. 5 = OZ of water intake daily • 60% Fruit/40%Vegetables • Good fats, Grains, and Proteins • Supplements of Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs. • Regular Exercise (20 – 30 mins. Daily to work up a sweat • Rest/Creative meditation 30 mins • Restful Sleep 6 -10 hours • Use proper hygiene, dry brushing and protective This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA moisturizer

The ART of EATING HEALTHY • Nutrition and a Balanced daily diet of USDA RDA. • It can get confusing. I have a simple and easy peasy class that cuts the confusion and cooks up creativity in the kitchen for aid to balance the body. • By combining and incorporating more herbs and raw vegetables into your diet, the healthier our diet becomes helping with pain and inflammation.

Proper Body Care & Elimination This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY • Dry Brush • Rinse in chilled shower • Epsom salt baths, and using oils and moisturizers of the same combination can aid improvement along with w/ appropriate Essential Therapeutic Aromatherapy oils to aid inflammation, anti bacterial, anti viral, anti microbial. • Take action for therapeutic self care. • The occasional Massage can help to break up toxins and aid in the detox and elimination phase of healing modalities. • It is always important to keep a clean blood supply in additional to other medicinal modalities used as a consideration to controlling secondary symptoms to pain. • It is vital to keep the Acid/Alkaline Base and Flora BALANCED with good Elimination of nutrient by-products. • It is beneficial in the healing with inflammation with in turn, aids pain and bringing comfort from pressure due to inflammation • A monthly detox (if not contra indicated to Dr. ; s recommendations. ) to aid in the release of toxins from the body and aiding the process with the skin, bowels, lungs, kidneys, and liver.

Essential Oils Aromatherap y ½ cup Epsom Salt and 10 drops of your combination preference in warm water dry brushing just before entering the tub. Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Wintergreen, and of course Lavender and Chamomile for added relaxation. Soak up till water is temped, rinse and use a moisturizer of a similar variation. Some candles for ambiance will aid in relaxation for restful sleep This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Herbal Advantage It is as simple as adding more green leafy vegetables and a daily healthy salad will help the ease of Elimination of the Bowels. Grains are also a nutritious way to add vital nutrients provided there are no allergies. Adding 1 table spoon of fresh (2 tablespoons of dried) Herbs to meals also aids the proper metabolism of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and metals for a vital blood supply and circulation to aid in decreasing inflammation intensity. Some herbs listed as aids for decreasing inflammation; Alfalfa, Blue cohosh , Chamomile, Dandelion, Garlic, Horseradish, Licorice, Parsley, Peppermint, Red Raspberries, Rosehips, Watercress, and Yellow dock.

Pain Attitude The right mental attitude for better understand of the variation of pain and other mitigating medical factor and conditions can lead to a multitude of symptoms. Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, malnutrition, dehydration, consideration for adverse reaction. Meditation and relaxation techniques. Journaling and creative expression along with Yoga, Ti chi, or basic stretching with a regular walking, swimming, jogging, bicycling program can help you to stay active mentally and physically. It is also a way to combat fatigue and pain associated with surgery, injuries, accidents, and secondary symptoms to medications or otherapy modalities. Mindfulness and kindness with your self-care is vital for successful control of pain and its associative symptoms. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA

Resources ■ Murry, M. T. , ND & Pizzorno, J. , ND, (2012) NY, USA The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, 3 rd ed. ■ Petersen, D. BA, Dip. NT, Dip. ACU, RH, (AHG) (2016) Portland, OR, USA NAT 303 Holistic Pathology & Protocols ■ Van. Meter & Hubert (2014) ST. Louis, MO, USA Gould’s Pathophysiology for Health Professionals 5 th ed.