Holistic Medicine – How A Home
Sauna Helps

How Holistic Medicine and A Home Sauna Can Help:
Panic Attacks
Sleep Disorders
Stomach Problems
Anxiety Symptoms
Hypertension Symptoms

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iconHolistic Medicine and Hypertension
        Symptoms - Treatment and Causes

Could This is Your Problem?

Many people with hypertension (high blood pressure) don’t have any noticeable symptoms due to the fact that it may take up to several years for symptoms to manifest. In the meantime, symptoms may be mild and non-specific. For this reason hypertension is called ‘the silent killer’.

Common causes for hypertension are stress, loss of elasticity in the arteries, calcium or fatty plaques, abnormal sodium or water retention as well as kidney dysfunction. As excessive salt in the body is known to raise blood pressure, low salt diets and diuretics are prescribed for hypertension, when necessary.

It has been well documented that saunas eliminate salt through the skin by causing an increase in body temperature and induced sweating. In some situations medication and extreme dietary regulations can be avoided through using sweat therapy.

Use of a sauna in addition to other Holistic Medicine therapies is well worth a try if you have this health problem.




iconHolistic Medicine - Anxiety Attacks and
        Panic Attacks

If You Suffer From This - You Are Not Alone

Anxiety Attacks and Panic Attacks are among the most common emotional disorders. It is interesting to note that most of us experience a panic attack in some form during our lives. For some, this is a brief encounter but for others it can be long lasting and debilitating.

Learning how to identify anxiety symptoms and understand anxiety treatments is important and may take time and effort to research. One common thread that is obvious when researching this problem is that stress is present – in one form or another. So, it makes sense to eliminate the stress as much as possible while looking for a preferred treatment.

Spending time in a relaxed state in a home sauna (or any sauna) along with massage, meditation and appropriate exercise will provide a

solid basis for improvement or cure.

iconSome Anxiety Symptoms

Emotional Symptoms of Anxiety:

Should some of these conditions seem to be overly present in your life, it may be time to think seriously about whether you are suffering from anxiety, and take charge of finding a way to eliminate or control these unpleasant anxiety symptoms.

Feelings of apprehension
Feeling tense
Trouble concentrating
Irritability

Physical Symptoms of Anxiety:

Pounding heart
Upset stomach
Dizziness
Fatigue
Insomnia
Headaches
Muscle tension
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iconHolistic medicine - Stomach Problems

Trouble with IBS?

This I can speak of from a little personal experience. While the exact cause of IBS is not known and no cure is available, suggestions for managing this disorder include: diet changes, medication and stress relief.

In looking for treatment for stomach problems that does not involve taking medication, heat therapy is a good option. Heat helps the body become more relaxed, thereby relieving stress and anxiety – a possible root cause of stomach problems.




iconHolistic Medicine - Sleep Disorders

More Than Just A Bad Night's Sleep

Adequate sleep is essential for good physical and mental health. Lumping Sleep Disorders under one heading is quite inadequate, as there are said to be over 70 different types of sleep disorders, with a variety of causes. They can however be loosely classified under three headings: lack of sleep, disturbed sleep and excessive sleep.

Lack of sleep due to a sleep disorder can become physically and mentally debilitating. It can also be dangerous when concentration is affected. Sleep disorders can affect virtually every part of our life including our work and social life. People with severe sleep disorders need to be diagnosed and treated accordingly. Self medication can lead to tragic consequences.

I have lived in Asia for a number of years, and this seems to be one of the major issues faced by expats. Asian cities tend to go non-stop all night. There is always traffic and people out socializing till late at night. Just when that noise dies down the early morning hawkers start. Often neighbors with a very different body clock can be thrown into the mix. I have observed this situation leading to some very real health issues, and it has made me all the more aware of the necessity of good quality sleep.




iconDealing With Sleep Disorders

Some suggestions are:

Keep a journal of your sleeping patterns
Listen to calming music
Read a good book
Get a massage from friend or partner
Use a relaxation technique before going to bed
Try Acupuncture (completely natural and works well)

It goes without saying that good sleeping habits and excessive stress do not go hand in hand. Finding ways to relax that appeal to you are necessary to provide a basis for tackling this very real and potentially dangerous disorder.

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iconHolistic Medicine - Anger Management

Good and Bad Anger

Anger is a basic human emotion and we all get angry at times. It is a healthy physical response to a threat or a mental response to something that has already passed. It is necessary for survival. While we mostly deal with anger in a healthy way, there may be specific times or a period of time where anger takes control of us. When anger becomes a problem it has a run on effect, creating further physical, emotional and social problems.

Colorado State University psychologist Jerry Deffenbacher, PhD. Says about anger:

"You can't be calm and relaxed and pissed off as hell at the same time."




iconHealthy Ways to Deal with Anger

Immediate Responses Include:

Wait before reacting – give your self time to think
Take a few deep breaths – curb the instinct to fight
Get a physical outlet – release the flood of tension in a controlled way
Take up a sport or do exercise - use built up energy constructively
Find a distraction – remove yourself from the problem

Long-Term Responses Include:

Meditation – relaxation techniques control brain chemicals
Communicate – confide in a health professional of friend
Assertion not aggression – control the feelings and response
Understand yourself – know what pushes your buttons

Note: Each person is individual in relation to the underlying causes of their health problems, the treatments they can undertake and the results they will see. The advice above is not intended to over-ride that of your medical practitioner, but includes some basic ‘lifestyle’ suggestions, should you choose to look towards Holistic Medicine as a means of attaining or maintaining good health.


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