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3 Ways to Treat Yourself this Holiday

December 23, 2011 Clear Passage Physical Therapy No comments

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“A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings”

-Hippocrates

The holidays are a time for giving to others, but it is important to remember to treat yourself. It is easy to neglect your health during this hectic time and some may consider it selfish to spend the time and effort focusing on your mind, body and spirit. However,  being at a healthy state not only benefits yourself, but those you are surrounded by during this joyful time. Taking care of your physical health can positively affect your mental and emotional health. Incorporating these healthy habits into each day this holiday season will help you stay healthy, active and happy.

1. Maintain a Clean, Healthy Diet. Remember: Food is A Natural Healer

Maintaining a balanced nutrition is important for your body. The main causes of adhesion formation are trauma, surgery, infection and inflammation.If you are prone to inflammation, you may want to add these anti-inflammatory foods to your diet.

Fats and Oils. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in cold-water oily fish, flax seeds, canola oil and pumpkin seeds.

Fruits and Vegetables. Whole fruits, berries and vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and phytohemicals. Choose green and brightly colored vegetables, and whole fruits.

Protein. Possible anti-inflammatory protein sources include lean poultry, fish and seafood

Fluids. Drink tap, sparkling or bottled water, 100% fruit juice, herbal tea, low-sodium vegetable juice and low- or non-fat milk.

2.  Stay Active

Find a Friend. There is power in numbers. Having a friend or loved one to join you during physical activities makes it less of a chore and more a social opportunity.

Try something fun. The word exercise is often met with sighs and groaning, but being active doesn’t have to be a chore. Choose an activity that you enjoy doing. Take a bike ride, go for a swim, or learn to play tennis. Find an activity that you enjoy. You’re much more likely to stick with it if you are enjoying yourself in the process.

Add some variety. If you are not one who enjoys routine, you may want to mix up your activity schedule.

3. Prioritize Your Happiness

Remember that in order to bring joy to others, you yourself must be happy. Make it a priority everyday to do one thing you truly enjoy doing, whether it finding time to attend a yoga class or reading a couple chapters from your favorite book.

You may also be interested in reading FertilityAuthority.com’s article “New Year’s Resolution: Improve Mind/Body/Spirit for Fertility in 2012″ Click here http://bit.ly/v4OQ8F.

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Clear Passage Helped This Couple

December 21, 2011 Clear Passage Physical Therapy No comments


Following a positive diagnosis of a hydrosalpinx by HSG, this couple traveled to Clear Passage’s National Headquarters in Gainesville, Florida in search of a less invasive treatment for their infertility. Watch their story in the clip above to hear how they eventually overcame their infertility struggles.

What Exactly is A Hydrosalpinx?

A hydrosalpinx is a collection of watery fluid within the fallopian tube, usually as a result of damage at the distal (far) end of the tube, near the ovary. It not only renders the affected tube(s) totally ineffective, it may also lessen the effectiveness of various infertility treatments (e.g. in vitro fertilization [IVF]).

Diagnosis can be made by ultrasound, hysterosalpingogram (HSG), laparoscopy or laparotomy (open surgery). Many couples face infertility following the diagnosis of a hydrosalpinx.

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A “Hands-On” Physical Therapy Replaces Infertility Surgery

December 1, 2011 Clear Passage Physical Therapy 3 comments

A manual physical therapy protocol (Wurn Technique®) continues to show good results for

Physical therapist Belinda Wurn studies before and after x-rays of a patient who came to a Clear Passage clinic after being diagnosed by her physician with two severely blocked fallopian tubes.

women diagnosed infertile due to adhesions or blocked fallopian tubes,according to authors of a recent study. The therapy, considered innovative because it requires neither surgery nor drugs, focuses on decreasing the scars and adhesions that contribute to female infertility, and block fallopian tubes.

“Three years after publication of our original studies, the therapy continues to produce good results. Women diagnosed infertile are able to conceive naturally, without the physical risks and financial stress associated with fertility drugs and surgeries,” said study author, physical therapist Belinda Wurn. “Physicians are paying more attention after the work received coverage in some major medical journals,” she said.

In the initial study, the patent-pending therapy (Wurn Technique®) opened fallopian tubes in most of the women with totally blocked tubes, and most of those became pregnant naturally. A scientific examination of the therapy, performed at Clear Passage Physical Therapy® clinics, was published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, and reviewed in Contemporary Ob/Gyn. Theauthors hope to begin a larger, controlled study later this year.

Previous studies and citations on the therapy note its effectiveness in related areas, including significant decreases in pelvic pain associated with endometriosis, menstruation, and intercourse. For more information, visit http://www.clearpassage.com.

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Find Out How Clear Passage Treats Migraines

October 7, 2011 Clear Passage Physical Therapy 2 comments

Coming to Clear Passage Therapy was the best decision I have medically made, emotionally made or spiritually made in my life. I don’t even know if I’d be here today had not chosen to come here.

I was in a bad rear-end car accident and things just escalated from there. With an intense migraine, nausea, chronic nausea, and slowly my body just started to have incredible amounts of pain. Every kind of specialist that pretty much there is, I went and saw; different hospitals, different clinics; all with just temporarily relief or some no relief at all.  They didn’t really know what to do for me. So I kind of got kicked around from doctor to doctor. I was taking and trying every kind of migraine medicine there was along with getting Demerol shots. I couldn’t handle any sound or light, and it was just something that I was told I had to live with the rest of my life.

I had pain for about 10 years before I realized it was adhesions. So I had decided after I read Clear Passage’s Web site and what they had to offer, that that was where I wanted to be. It just felt like the right thing for me to do, to go there and have them work on me and see if there was something that they could do to help me.

I was just amazed at the way that they took the time to check out how my body was before they even started to work on me. Their approach was incredibly gentle and designed for me and the situation I was going through. I knew right then and there that what they were doing would help me. None of the doctors really got me involved in what was happening with my body. When I came to Clear Passage, they wanted to know everything that had happen to me in my life; all the traumas, the infections, the surgeries and included me in everything every step that they took from day one.

By the end of the first day, I felt lighter in my heart and in my whole body. I knew I was on the right path. I knew that I was feeling better. Together we were working in unison, and I had never felt that before. After that first week of being there, and I was only there 5 days, 20 hours of treatment, it was like being in another body. It literally changed my whole point of view about waking up in the morning and getting out of bed.

Coming to Clear Passage Therapy was the best decision I have medically made, emotionally made or spiritually made in my life. I don’t even know if I’d be here today if I had not chosen to come here.

 

Do you have a migraine headache? Schedule a free phone consultation

with a therapist to see how Clear Passage Therapy can help you.

 


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Overcoming Migraine Headache Pain, Naturally

October 3, 2011 Clear Passage Physical Therapy No comments
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"A migraine headache can last from only a couple hours to as long as several days"

A migraine headache is often times a nuisance which can last from a short period, such a couple of hours, or even up to several days. Many people will look to medication to find relief for this throbbing pain. For over 23 years, we have treated severe and debilitating  migraine headaches and have generally seen excellent results in finding relief for our patients. The most seen cause for a migraine headache has been found to be the tightness at the base of the skull of soft tissue. Other areas of soft tissue tightness are at the temples of the eyes or at the top of the head.

How is this pain caused?

At the core of the issue, is the spinal cord. It serves as the central hub for most nerves that connect the brain to the lower body. It then transmits signals to and from the brain out to the neck, shoulders and arms, lower back, sacrum, coccyx, and legs. Numerous holes (foramina) in the base of the skull create passages for major blood vessels and important nerves to enter and exit the skull.  In order for blood and nerve signals to pass freely throughout the body, there must be unrestricted access.

If the passages become obstructed or blocked, a person will experience a migraine headache or several other symptoms, such as digestive issues and sensitivity to light or sound. There are several causes to a migraine headache. Trauma, poor posture, stress, or surgery have all been found to cause a migraine headache.

How we treat a Severe and Debilitating  Migraine Headache?

The Therapists at Clear Passage Physical Therapy are familiar with the structures of the human body and work with our patients to discover the root cause of their migraine headache. We examine your medical history to uncover any life traumatic events which may have caused the severe pain you experience.

Migraine Headache

"If the passages become obstructed or blocked, a person will experience a migraine headache or several other symptoms"

Most often, we find that a series of events have contributed to this pain, such as poor posture, fall or injury. During your week of therapy, our therapists will work with you using the Wurn Technique to unravel the years of damage of these events without medication.


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