Posted by dj on September 11, 1999, at 21:04:08
In reply to Re: shiatzu, posted by Noa on September 11, 1999, at 17:59:12
Noa,
What is the WHO study you are referring to below -- acupuncture. The folk I am going to quote a bit from at the following url:
http://www.island.net/~jockben/PD_Publishing/shen20.html#needles) have some interesting ideas on acupuncture and the dis-ease process: "We propose that the client--not the practitioner or the needle--does the healing. This occurs when the client becomes open and vulnerable, responsive in energy to the self and the environment. When a person is open, the energy fixations that underlie disease states can release.
... Personal attitudes and habits can rigidify into chronic muscular and connective tissue tension--producing "blockages" in the energy, which manifest as illness. Illness is an expression of frozen energy, occurring when the energy body closes, or rigidifies. To heal, the person needs to thaw... A person opens up in intimate dialogue with self and others. Thus, the challenge is to help the client to establish intimate relationships with the self, and with others.The release that permits the thaw can come through a variety of approaches. Acupuncture and moxibustion help to relieve blocks that permit freeing of the energy. In psychotherapy, clients can release pent-up psychological distress, with accompanying energy expression. ... We have found that deep breathing is very important to achieve maximum benefit from an acupuncture treatment.
Healing occurs in release of tension, with a reduction in fixation of energy. In a dynamic concept of energy, it is not the operation of the needle, but rather the life style of the client that facilitates healing. The relationship between client and practitioner is central to the healing process. The technique of the needle, or the application of electricity are not what make the release--it is the client himself or herself, in the relationship... The factors that the client offers in opening up the blocked energy are breathing, confidence in the relationship, and becoming personally responsible for self and life stye."
Much of this makes sense to me BUT it all seems to be so much work sometimes. Today after feeling shitty and obsessing most of the a.m. I persevered through some yoga and afterward went for some massage and felt so much better afterward. But it is SOOOOO discouraging at times to get and maintain the energy and effort...but it usually pays off...
>. Now the news is full of the WHO statement, which comes out of one small study of about 30 people. I am sure it does help, but does anyone know if it is something you have to maintain long term like meds and psychotherapy have been for me?
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