[This article, frum Brie Zeltner, the Plain Dealer, on Cleveland.Com, speaks to the increase in popularity in using alternative therapists including Chiropractic, Therapeutic Massage and nutritional supplements. At Live Well Holistic Health Center, patients typically see powerful results from all three of these therapies for a wide variety of conditions. Following is the article.]
Alternative therapies have hit the mainstream, if Consumer Reports readers are any indication. A recent survey, released July 21, showed that about 75 percent of the more than 45,000 people the magazine polled were currently using some form of alternative or complementary medical therapy.
That included vitamins, with 71 percent of respondents taking them, or mind-body therapies like yoga and massage, which about 20 percent reported using.
As a 2009 Consumer Reports survey also indicated, most people felt that hands-on therapies were the most effective alternative methods of treating their ailments, but rated prescription medication more effective than alternative remedies for most conditions.
Back pain and neck pain, notoriously difficult to treat, were two conditions forwhichan alternative remedy, chiropractic, won out over prescription drugs. Of the 36 percent of people who used the technique for back pain, 65 percent said it "helped a lot" for their pain, whereas only 53 percent said the same for prescription drugs.
Readers with fibromyalgia, a complex chronic-pain syndrome, said that deep-tissue massage was the most effective treatment for them, rating it just slightly higher than prescription drugs.
The magazine asked about several other ailments that are often hard to diagnose or treat, and lead many to complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM,therapies for relief. While prescription medication was the most helpful therapy for these -- irritable bowel syndrome, digestive problems, depression, anxiety, headache and migraine, insomnia, cold and flu, and allergy -- alternative therapies weren't too far behind in some cases.
A total of 47 percent of people used multivitamins or supplements like fish oil or vitamin B complex to treat depression. More than 40 percent of people with anxiety used deep breathing exercises, and 34 percent of them said this helped them a lot.
Many of the most popular CAM therapies are also the most effective -- probiotics for irritable bowel;meditation for insomnia, anxiety and migraine; and chiropractic and massage for back pain. This is borne out by the results of the high-quality but sadly very small body of scientific research being funded by institutions like the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, part of the National Institutes of Health.
If three out of four of us are really using these therapies at any given time, let's hope that body of research continues to grow.
Do you feel low energy or have problems concentrating? Are you getting sick too often, catching every cold or flu that comes along? Are you experiencing aches and pains that are slow to heal? Do you get frequent headaches? Are you worried about the spring coming and your allergy and sinus issues returning? Do you take medications that suppress symptoms but don’t fix the problem? Did you know that a comprehensive and well rounded natural medicine approach to your health can change all of the above?
Nearly every condition is a combination of imbalances coming together. Factors such as spinal integrity, nutrition, toxicity and stress can interact to create various health conditions, or simply make you feel less than 100%. The approach we take at Live Well
Holistic Health Center looks at the whole person and aims to address all of the possible contributing factors.
Dr. Martin Orimenko is a multidisciplinary holistic doctor trained in chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, nutrition, ayurveda, energy healing and more. He always screens for the various possible
contributing factors to any condition. When patients come to him, Dr. Martin corrects structural imbalances, assists people in cleansing and detoxifying, relieves tension, restores the even and balanced flow of energy in the body, addresses stress issues in people’s lives and helps people achieve optimum nutrition within their comfort zone.
There are solutions to almost any health problem, and a well-rounded and comprehensive approach will always be the most effective and efficient approach. If you aren't feeling 100%, consider scheduling a complete natural health evaluation at Live Well with Dr. Martin Orimenko. Because without your health, you have nothing.
Winter, with its dull skies and cold wet weather, is the heavy 'Kapha' season according to Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda describes three 'doshas' or qualities ascribed to all things. The Kapha dosha has the qualities of wet, cool, earthy and oily. It tends to bind, stabilize, lubricate and sustain.
The winter season is a time for consolidation and containment and a time to shelter from the cold in rest and reflection. Kapha's qualities of nourishing and sustaining complement the season's inactivity, enabling the mind and body to quietly recharge in preparation for the new year ahead. To stay balanced and healthy during the winter, try to follow the general guidelines below. You will likely have fewer colds, feel less run down and be charged and ready for the new year.
First and foremost, protect yourself from the elements and don't over extend your self. Even more than in the autumn season, a scarf is your first line of defense as the neck is the most vulnerable to the wind and cold, and it is the physical place where we catch colds, according to traditional Chinese medicine. Also as in the autumn, lubricate your nostrils and ears with oil or butter to protect those delicate vulnerable areas from the cold wind.
Spend plenty of time indoors by the fire or with several candles, reading, writing, sipping tea, with a blanket...get cozy. It's healthy to get outdoors all year 'round, but in the winter wait for those days when the sun is shining and there is no wind.
The Kapha times of day are from dawn to mid-morning and from early evening until about 10 p.m., and these are ideal times to counter Kapha's cold heaviness with some warming exercise to enliven a sluggish mind and body. Winter is not a time for inactivity, but it is a time for extra rest and recharging. So now it's time for a full extra hour of sleep compared to summer.
The winter diet should be warming and substantial, with more whole grains, less fruit, lots of steamed or baked vegetables, especially root vegetables like carrots and potatoes, and more dairy and meats if these are in your diet. Soups are wonderful during the colder weather. Garlic, ginger and cayenne will add warmth and spice up your life.
To thrive this winter, stay warm and cozy, get lots of rest, eat warming foods, and do your warming exercises.
And of course, if you feel like you'd benefit from some extra support, we have wonderful natural supplements at Live Well to help with breaking up Kapha, warming the body, supporting the immune system, and recovering from any colds or flus more quickly. Bodywork, Massage Therapy, Gentle Chiropractic, Acupressure, Medicinal Aromatherapy or any combination of these powerful modalities are also available at Live Well.
All of these modalities can be used as tools to help you feel your best, even at a time when the weather provides extra challenges. Soon enough, spring will be here!
We are excited to have Siddiqa here with us at Live Well on Wednesdays starting in October 2010. Siddiqa is a Master Aromatherapist, body worker, energy healer, coach, counselor, breath worker, yoga teacher, and an all around vibrant being. She comes to us at Live Well to share her gifts in a number of specialty treatment and teaching offerings. Call us at (610) 896-1554 to schedule your session with Siddiqa!
About Siddiqa Siddiqa Salter is a Master Aromatherapist specializing in Medicinal Aromatherapy consultations, workshops, certification courses, and holistic wellness retreats. Her signature offering is The Total Body Bliss, a sublime experience in massage, energy work and essential oils.
Siddiqa holds a Master's Degree in Spiritual Psychology from the esteemed University of Santa Monica and weaves her heart centered counseling skills into all that she does. Yoga is one her greatest joys and she holds numerous certifications in Kundalini, Prenatal and Hatha Yoga. Siddiqa currently teaches yoga at Cerca Trova Yoga Center in Havertown, PA. As a certified massage therapist, Rebirthing Breath Coach and Energy Worker Siddiqa brings a unique blend of modalities into her healing sessions. She hosts a popular weekly show called The Renegade Aromatherapist on Soulgarden.tv where each week she delves into the teachings of the Plant and Tree Kingdom sharing how one can practically apply this medicine to everyday life. She also teaches the Level 1 Wisdom of the Earth Medicinal Aromatherapy Certification Course that is a magical blend of both practical and esoteric teachings. Ask about her upcoming course dates.
For over a decade Siddiqa has devoted her life to helping people listen to the innate wisdom of their bodies, make healthy choices and live life vibrantly with 100% therapeutic grade essential oils, yoga, cleansing and positive mental awareness.
To learn more about Siddiqa please visit her website at: EssentiallySiddiqa.com SERVICES Medicinal Aromatherapy Consultation: Feeling tired, run down or frustrated with your health? Want more from your life? Ready to expand, uplevel and embrace yourself in the way Mother Nature intended? A consultation is the perfect way to get started. Siddiqa’s expert knowledge and pristine intuition enable her to create a customized essential oil protocol for your highest well-being. True Medicinal Aromatherapy addresses the entire being not just the symptoms. Anyone can sell you an essential oil but working with Siddiqa will empower you to discover your true health. Her clients have experienced freedom from pharmaceuticals, digestive issues, menopause discomfort, depression, migraines, and a myriad of other physical and emotional issues. Consultations are always about you, your life and your budget, never generic.
30 minutes $45
60 minutes $75
Medicinal Aromatherapy Session: Experience and in-depth consultation followed by a localized hands-on essential oil treatment that targets specific areas of need. Siddiqa combines honoring your questions and concerns with her strong intuition to create a powerful custom designed healing session. This treatment is perfect for those wanting assistance with colds, flu, headaches, localized pain or discomfort, digestive upset, mental clarity, and energetic and vibrational up leveling. Please wear loose comfortable clothes contusive to targeted essential oil application.
Quick Fix: 30 minutes $55
Standard Session: 60 minutes $110 Total Body Bliss: signature treatment This unique and intoxicating total body treatment is a wellness experience like no other. After receiving your wellness consultation, relax on the massage table while being anointed with over 400 drops of the finest essential oils available today. Your body will be coaxed into a state of grace with the combination of essential oils, massage therapy and energy work. Anointing with the plant essences is an ancient and sacred tradition. Siddiqa is one of the only Master Aromatherapists in the world who anoints clients in this age-old way. The Total Body Bliss is the ultimate experience in relaxation, detoxification, release and pure communion with the Plant and Tree Kingdom. Be prepared to enter into the Divine!
1 hour 30 minutes $150 Private Yoga: An individualized session custom tailored for each client based on your physical level of strength, flexibility, knowledge, comfort and desired goals. Sessions are totally focused on you so that you get exactly what you need from your yoga experience. You will learn more about your body and its ability to heal itself with Siddiqa’s compassionate and loving approach to reaching your fullest potential. Siddiqa has worked with thousands of people from all walks of life and rejoices in assisting you decompress, breathe more fully and feel long and limber. Small yoga assignments will be given for you to practice between sessions.
1 hour $75
Our bodies heal themselves but, at times, need assistance in removing the interferences to their health potential.
Our purpose is to enhance wellness and vitality by:
1) Removing interference to your body’s neurological control through spinal adjustments,
2) Removing interference to normal blood flow and good structural balance through bodywork (massage techniques), physical therapies and acupressure,
3) Removing toxins and malevolent organisms (such as candida-yeast) through cleansing and balancing the digestion and nutrition,
4) Removing the charge on emotional issues and stresses through NeuroEmotional Technique and teaching stress management techniques.
We are here to serve the Philadelphia Area and beyond. Our Mission is to relieve suffering and restore health and to help our community become less dependent on medications and more reliant upon our body’s innate ability to heal through regular chiropractic care, good nutrition, exercise and a positive mental attitude.
We specialize in difficult health challenges in infants, children and adults. We utilize a variety of healing modalities to suit the patient and to be thorough. We offer hope, sincerity, love and optimism to our patients. Please don’t hesitate to ask us about your health issues and how we might help you.
Let’s make this your best year yet!
Live Well &Thrive!
Julie Gayer Kris is a certified yoga instructor, yoga therapist and Thai Yoga therapist. Also certified in Reiki, Julie has been offering healing sessions since 1996. Her treatments are simultaneously gentle and deeply transformative. Benefits include relief from back, neck and shoulder tension, freedom from joint pain, improved sleep and digestion, increased relaxation and a feeling of overall wellbeing. Julie has worked at some of the country's elite spas and centers in Hawaii, Seattle and New York City, and she is now here at the Live Well Holistic Health Center on Wednesdays starting this week!
During a Thai Yoga Therapy Healing Session with Julie, you will experience a full body treatment including stretching, rocking, pressure points, massage and deep relaxation. Individualized to meet your needs, the session may include a consultation with stretches, breathwork or exercises designed specifically for you. Many people have lovingly called this treatment "lazy man's yoga".
In preparation for your Thai Yoga Therapy Session, please do not eat for 2 hours prior, and bring or wear comfortable breathable clothing that covers your legs. Full pants are preferable to shorts, and for your utmost comfort, it is helpful to bring with you a pair of clean fresh socks.
Your first massage treatment at Live Well Holistic Health Center is only $45 for an hour long massage, through September. Call us at 610.896.1554 to schedule your treatment. You'll be so happy you did!
This Sunday is the kick off of the new Clover Market in Ardmore, PA. The Clover Market is being advertised as an "upscale vintage" outdoor market in Ardmore featuring antique furniture and lighting, original art, decorative home accessories, architectural salvage, and estate jewelry. Local artists and businesses will be featured. You can read more about it here: http://clovermarket.blogspot.com/.
The market is being held in the parking lot (named 'Schauffele Plaza') right outside of our office, located in the Plaza 16 Building off of Lancaster Avenue, at 16 East Lancaster Avenue. Since it will be right outside of our doors, we'll be there! We'll be offering FREE mini chair massages with Amit Gabai and FREE mini Reiki sessions with Marlene Berdit. Dr. Martin will also be offering FREE mini health consultations.
So if you are at the market, or you just want to enjoy some healing and relaxation, please stop by and see us. It should be a wonderful day and we're looking forward to seeing you.
A couple of weeks ago we opened our doors to the Live Well Holistic Health Center in Ardmore, PA, and we’re very excited to be here on the Main Line, offering a natural approach to health and healing to the greater Philadelphia area.Dr. Martin Orimenko, DC, ND, FIACA is both the director and one of the founders of the Live Well Holistic Health Center, and he's a Chiropractor, Acupuncturist and Naturopath. Dr. Martin combines these modalities, plus Nutrition, Ayurveda, and Lifestyle Counseling, Neuro-Emotional Work, and Kinesiologic Analysis to patients in his comprehensive Holistic Health Visits. We also have a very talented Massage Therapist on site to offer Therapeutic Massages and a Reiki Master to offer Reiki Therapy sessions at Live Well.
Dr. Martin has almost 20 years of experience as a healer, and he has treated over 5000 patients at his prior practices in Sausalito, California (where for 7 years he had Sausalito Chiropractic www.sausalitochiropractic.com) and in St. Louis, Missouri (where for the 12 years prior he had The Healing Center).
We moved back home to the Philadelphia area so we could raise our 2 year old son Alex surrounded by a large and loving family and immersed in the culture and communities in which we each grew up. We’ve really appreciated being back home, even with this wild snowy winter, in touch with our roots, and the four seasons, once again!
And it’s clear that people here on the east coast are looking for holistic natural approaches to common medical issues like digestive problems, allergies, blood sugar imbalances, cholesterol problems, hormonal imbalances, inflammatory conditions, skin problems, environmental sensitivities, chronic fatigue, as well as musculoskeletal problems, headaches and general pain. We are happy to be here to support people in the Philadelphia Area with their health and vibrancy, using a natural approach to medicine. We’ve found that this can almost always more be more efficient and effective, and also less expensive, than our traditional medical system with its costly pharmaceuticals and their long list of side effects.
Call us up or stop by if you're in the neighborhood. We'd love to show you around the center and talk with you about any health concerns or ideas you may have. Together, we can make things better!
I recently had an interesting case that will give some insight into back pain and the need to look at the underlying cause of any situation. A patient, I'll call him Ted, came in complaining of debilitating low back pain, which unfortunately is ever so common.
After a thorough analysis of Ted and his situation I determined, as is so often the case, that several factors had come together to create his back pain. One of those factors was emotional.
Ted had lifted a few boxes the day before the pain came on. Nothing he had lifted was tremendously heavy, and he was genuinely surprised that his back had gone out. In my special healing wizardry mode I asked Ted if he had recently undergone any stress that included anger and resentment. He looked at me in such a way as to say, 'How d you know that?'
As it turned out, those boxes he lifted were at what used to be his house, now his ex-wife's, with whom he is still struggling emotionally. On top of that, he was in a hurry to get the job over with. What a perfect set up to throw your back out!
Ted had what I call a 'lock-up', where the muscles spasm and won't let go, which leads to spinal vertebrae going out of alignment and then on top of that, there is the creation of additional stress from being incapacitated and unable to do the things you want to do.
As part of my treatment, I used special massage techniques, some gentle spinal re-alignment and some physiotherapy. I also used Neuro-Emotional Technique to help clear the mental stress issues that Ted was holding in his body. With that powerful combination, he got better pretty quickly and was able to move on rather than being stuck at home flat on his back.
With this post I want to remind you that you don't need to be in pain or feel stuck with certain health conditions. We're here to help, and same day appointments are often available. Give us a call to talk about any conditions you have that may be concerning you. Health is your greatest wealth, and you deserve to be rich!
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