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From Yoga as Medicine by Timothy McCall, M.D. (Page 28)
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Alcoholism and other Drug Abuse Anxiety Asthma Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Cancer Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Congestive Heart Failure Depression Diabetes Drug Withdrawal Eating Disorders Epilepsy Fibromyalgia Heart Disease High Blood Pressure HIV/AIDS Infertility Insomnia Irritability Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
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Menopausal and Perimenopausal Symptoms Mental Retardation Migraine and Tension Headaches Multiple Sclerosis Neuroses (e.g. Phobias) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Osteoporosis Pain (Chronic) Pancreatitis (Chronic) Pleural Effusion (Fluid Collection in the Lining of the Lung) Post-Heart Attack Rehabilitation Postoperative Recovery Post-Polio Syndrome Pregnancy (Normal & Complicated) Rheumatoid Arthritis Rhinitis (Inflammation of the Nose) Schizophrenia Scoliosis (Curvature of the Spine) Sinusitis Tuberculosis Urinary Stress Incontinence |
From Yoga as Medicine by Timothy McCall, M.D. (Page 30)
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1. Increases Flexibility 2. Strengthens Muscles 3. Improves Balance 4. Improves Immune Function 5. Improves Posture 6. Improves Lung Function 7. Leads to Slower and Deeper Breathing 8. Discourages Mouth Breathing 9. Increases Oxygenation of Tissues 10. Improves Joint Health 11. Nourishes Intervertebral Disks 12. Improves Return of Venous Blood 13. Increases Circulation of Lymph 14. Improves Function of the Feet 15. Improves Proprioception 16. Increases Control of Bodily Functions 17. Strengthens Bones 18. Conditions the Cardiovascular System 19. Promotes Weight Loss 20. Relaxes the Nervous System |
21. Improves the Function of the Nervous System 22. Improves Brain Function 23. Activates the Left Prefrontal Cortex 24. Changes Neurotransmitter Levels 25. Lowers Levels of the Stress Hormone Cortisol 26. Lowers Blood Sugar 27. Lowers Blood Pressure 28. Improves Levels of Cholesterol and Triglycerides 29. Thins the Blood 30. Improves Bowel Function 31. Releases Unconscious Muscular Gripping 32. Uses Imagery to Effect Change in the Body 33. Relieves Pain 34. Lowers Need for Medication 35. Fosters Healing Relationships 36. Improves Psychological Health 37. Leads to Healthier Habits 38. Fosters Spiritual Growth 39. Elicits the Placebo Effect 40. Encourages Involvement in Your Own Healing |
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At the age of 10, Melissa was diagnosed with an advanced case of Scoliosis, curvature of the spine.
Her doctor prescribed a device called The Scolitron, a Electrical Muscle Stimulation device intended
to contract the muscles of the back while she slept, in hopes of correcting her curvatures.
This treatment was not successful, so she was referred to a surgeon.
In 1987, she had Harrington Rod Implantation with Fusion, which provided a 50% correction to the upper and lower curvatures. According to Wikipedia.org: “Scoliotic curves of 10° or less affect 3-5 out of every 1,000 people.” Melissa is passionate about working with others who have been diagnosed with Scoliosis and hopes she can help them avoid extreme treatments and procedures, such as The Scolitron or surgery. Yoga has helped Melissa curb pain and increase flexibility. If you have pain, discomfort or other challenges caused by Scoliosis, please contact Melissa today to schedule an evaluation and an opportunity to discuss a personalized yoga program. Please bring any x-rays and information on your condition to the meeting. |
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