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uprightdoc wrote:The brain is indeed very sensitive to changes in blood flow. In fact it uses a special system called the neurovascular myogenic autoregulatory reflex mechanism, or cerebral autoregulation to maintain relatively steady blood flow.
The sleeper hold or Hadaka Jime cuts off just one carotid artery. The trick is to use the cutting edge of your wrist. It is even more effective when applied with a nightstick. Collar chokes such Nami juji jime cut off both carotid arteries.
* Hi Dr. where is the cerebral autoregulation system?
* Is it something that will be effected by MS, blood flows seen in CCSVI, blood flows into the brain (as yet unchecked in MS), trauma, spine alignment, atlas alignment?
Dr. F
so im going to see a acupuncturist he say hes trained in, balance method 1, is that good?. i dont know if hes had any MS patience before, but is there anything i should ask him to work on?
Nigel,
The cerebral autoregulation center are located in the carotid sinus in the neck and in the cavernous sinus where the internal carotid artery enters the brain. They are also located in the suboccipital cavernous sinus between the skull and atlas (C1) vertebra where the vertebral artery enters the brain. I suspect that it can be effected by tension in the suboccipital cavernous sinus due to upper cervical problems. In this regard increased pressure in the suboccipital cavernous sinus may lead to vasoconstriction and decreased blood flow to the brain. Cerebral autoregulation is also effected by aging.
civickiller wrote: ... im going to see a acupuncturist he say hes trained in, balance method 1, is that good?. i dont know if hes had any MS patience before, but is there anything i should ask him to work on?
I have never heard of the balance method 1. There are many differences in signs and symptoms in patients with MS as well as difference in their individual makeup. Some people have problems with blurry vision and dizziness and some people have problems with weakness and walking. The best method is treat the individual and not rely on formulas.
Among other things, you have a "bi" syndrome with liver wind (spasms) and some blood stagnancy. The kidney/bladder and liver need to be addressed.
Sorry to interject, but you want someone who specialises in Chinese acupuncture. I am going for some tomoz. I want to re establih my Chi which is my flow through mainly the bladder meridian. He or she needs to treat you as you, not a condition.
We experiment all the time with different points. Its a learning curve.
Fiona
I do my own research, and find my own answers Its good to talk
Good morning from NY Fee,
The bladder meridian and leg pain are closely connected but classic sciatica is impingement of the sciatic nerve due to structural problems such as spondylosis (degeneration) of the spine. While the bladder meridian can be used to control sciatic pain the bladder is rarely the cause and it is not the best way to deal with sciatica. The best way is to correct the structural problems.
Fantastic story INDEED....
Another great sucess story concerning our favorite "specialists".
I am blessed since Dr Flanagan came in my life earlier than 30 years. This is the only reason I didn't kill the doctors who diagnosed me. Because they deserve it. All the way.
By the way, I am doing well. I am stable as a rock and the need for adjustments is not so often any more. Dr Koontz adjusts me usually every 2 months. Like Dr Flanagan has said, it is getting better. Slow but STEADY.
Hello Dear Doctor Flanagan. I don't have much to say, this is why I am in "silent mode".
It' s always fascinating to realize that everything you have ever told to me here and in pms comes true though.
Every single day I think of you, I pray to God to keep you safe Michael. Every sinlge day and this will never change friend.
fee001 wrote:I have been experiencing cronic pain (burning kind) and I am aware that when I wee there is a release of tension and the pain slightly lessens.
Leg pain is an external or surface condition. Chronic leg pain indicates that it has become more internalized or systemic in nature. Burning pain indicates you are on fire according to Chinese medicine terminology or in flames if you prefer the Greek perspective. Either way, fire and flames are hot conditions. If you have heat in the head area and either or cold hands or feet, then the heat being generated by your body is being dispersed improperly. Release of tension with urination indicates that you have a wet (edematous) or excess water condition.
Thanks for the prayers CN. I can use all the help I can get.
You missed a good family party this summer. The smoked souvlaki on the grill with the cool zatziki and pocketless pitas was a big hit and it was easy to prepare and serve.
