Are you a RAW Foodie?

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Last night I attended a Dallas Meetup Group that was about the benefits of eating a mostly raw food diet.  I do remember that when I went on a 100% raw food diet for 3 months a couple of years ago, so many symptoms vanished.  It happened to be during ragweed season, which is the only substance that seems to ever trigger allergies for me.  I had none while eating the raw food during this season.

For 6 months, I had been waking up every morning with “trigger finger” in my left middle and index fingers until I walked around about 10 minutes.  Within two weeks of eating only raw food, I noticed that this was no longer happening.  My complexion seemed clearer and brighter.  Hot flashes disappeared.  My thoughts were sharper and I was more alert.

The reason for these wonderful side effects of eating raw food is simply because the enzymes are intact.  Your body requires enzymes for everything metabolic activity it does.  Enzymes are like catalysts.  Each thought we have requires an enzyme.  Reading this material now is using up some of your metabolic enzymes.

Everytime we eat a meal that does not contain live food (enzyme-rich food), we are requiring some of our precious metabolic enzymes to become food enzymes in order for the food to be digested.  We are born with a bank of enzymes, and that is all we will ever have.  Why not try to include as much raw food in our diets as possible, and give our remaining enzymes the break they need to do the more important work.

Bowen Therapy Testimonials

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I have been using the Bowen Technique and NST (Neuro-Structural Integration Technique) for many years now.  I began 11 years ago with it.  I have seen remarkable results from using this gentle but effective technique.

For instance, one woman came to in with severe hip pain and fibromyalgia.  After her first session, she reported having no hip pain for the first time in 13 years.

Another lady with carpal tunnel syndrome was looking at surgery in the near future to correct it.  After four sessions, her doctor said that she would not need the surgery.

If you have experienced positive results with the Bowen method, please post here to encourage others to try this amazingly effective bodywork for pain and other physiological symptoms.

6 Responses to “Bowen Therapy Testimonials”

  1.  Marcy Davis says:

    My low back had been REALLY hurting me for over a week….I saw Brenda on Friday for a NST session, mid weekend I was ( and continue to be )in NO pain whatsoever!
    Brenda has assisted our family for many years now ..from the babies/children to my husband and I.. and we never cease to see amazing results.
    She is a huge blessing in our lives!

  2.  Lisa Manning says:

    I was pregnant and due December 20. After making a little progress with dilation and effacing, it stopped around 38 weeks. My doctor was warning me the baby was getting large, and we might have to induce. Hoping to have a chance at going into labor on my own, I went to see Brenda on December 19. After the session I felt the best I had in weeks. I was able to move much easier and felt more energized. On my due date I began to feel some mild contractions. They began to become closer together, and at 1:45 am on December 21 my water broke. In the end I had a much larger baby than anyone expected, so I had a c-section after 15 hours of labor that didn’t progress. However, I had the chance to go into labor on my own and try to work through it. My baby and I were in amazing health throughout my long labor. There was no need for emergency surgery. My c-section recovery was also much easier than I expected. My doctors were amazed at how mobile I was even while under anesthesia. In the end, I was able to allow my body to do what it could and make decisions on my terms. It was a fantastic experience, and everyone ended up healthy and happy!

  3.  Ashley McCarty says:

    Bowen Therapy has literally saved my life. I have been fighting severe pain since 1999. After going to a string of doctor’s, all saying there was nothing wrong with me, I was finally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2006. I was in so much pain that I need help getting out of bed every morning and could not dress myself without assistance. Doing menial task such as laundry was exhausting and painful. Shortly after being diagnosed I met Brenda. She suggested Bowen therapy, and to be honest I thought…whatever, I’ll try anything. However, I didn’t have much hope in Bowen doing much good. The first time Brenda ever did Bowen on me, I felt so relaxed. I couldn’t believe the instant change in the way my body felt. After years of Bowen therapy, I am doing better than I have in 11 years. I’m able to exercise, go to work, and I’m finally realizing my dream of going back to school. If it hadn’t been for Brenda and Bowen therapy, I don’t know where I’d be today. My quality of life has improved 200%. I can never thank Brenda enough for what she has done for me. I recommend Bowen therapy to anyone who has cronic pain.

  4.  Kelly Blankenship says:

    I saw Brenda last week for pain on one side of my neck that had been bothering me for almost 10 months. I had previously spent hundreds of dollars on massage and physical therapy. I did one hour of Bowen w/Brenda and realized 2 days later that I had practically no pain or discomfort AT ALL for the first time in almost a year. Amazing!! I really couldn’t believe it, but it is true! Thank you, Brenda!

  5.  Richard Seldeen R.N. says:

    My experience with Brenda has been exceptional since receiving my Bowen therapy treatments from her. I have experienced a significant calming of my nervous system and have experienced a reduction in blood pressure and improved sleep since receiving Bowen therapy treatments from Brenda. Bowen therapy seems to significantly help with switching the sympathetic nervous system off and to actively engage the parasympathetic nervous system to aid with the healing of the mind and spirit. As a Registered nurse suffering with PTSD, I would highly recommend Brenda and her Bowen therapy technique to help calm and rebalance the nervous system. In my opinion, Bowen therapy is great for individuals suffering with PTSD, ADD, chronic insomnia, hypertension, sleep apnea and head injury.

  6.  Elise says:

    When I came across Brenda’s website I was desperately looking for someone who could help me. I hadn’t eaten or slept in two days due to horrible pain from a hiatal hernia. She was able to see me the same day. My abdomen was rigid, hard and if touched would make me feel nauseated. When I felt the tension in my stomach lift during the session, I just broke down and cried. I had forgotten what it felt like to be relaxed. She recommended a Jujube fruit supplement & digestive enzymes. Within two days I was back to eating a normal diet without any pain. I have only seen her twice so far and she has exceeded my expectations! I am amazed at how quickly I have recovered and am so grateful for her work.

Bowen for Animals

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Have you ever seen a dog or cat get bodywork?  It is so amusing.  First, they look back at you as if to say, “What are you doing?”  A few moments later, they are relaxing and melting underneath my hands.  Animals have no preconceived ideas about whether what I am doing is going to work or not.  They are not thinking, “She’s hardly doing anything — how could this work?”  They simply feel comfortable, they trust and their bodies respond beautifully.  The same usually goes for babies and young children.

Adult humans have gone through so much of life that they often are skeptical and their closed minds can put up a physical or emotional block, so that the bodywork cannot have its optimum effectiveness.  Not so with children and animals.  They just love it!

I once worked on an elderly poodle who had just had a stroke.  He couldn’t walk straight, but veered to the right, so that he ended up walking in a big circle.  He also could not go up and down stairs at his home.  I did a Bowen session on this pooch, and immediately he began walking straighter and was able to carefully maneuver the stairs.  A few more sessions and he seemed to be back to normal.

A client asked me to come out and work on her 2-day old colt, as he was not able to successfully nurse and get milk from his mom.  He also was very unstable on his feet.  I worked on this beauty for less than 5 minutes, and they called me the next day saying that the colt was nursing fine.  Before I even left that day, he was not only steady but was also running around and playing.

If you have a dog, cat, or other pet story about how they responded to Bowen Therapy or any other bodywork, let’s hear it.  I know so many animal lovers that will enjoy these stories.

The Effects of Caffeine

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Peggy asked, “What are the effects of caffeine?”, especially as it relates to the energy drinks.  Caffeine in any form is a stimulant.  There are natural caffeines – guarana and kola nut, for example — but they are still caffeine.  So, they are a better choice, if used occasionally, than the caffeine in coffee which has been processed and chemically treated.  But, if you are using caffeine regularly because you lack energy, your adrenal glands are stressed and perhaps exhausted.

An analogy would be a car that has a tired battery and won’t start.  If you jump start the car, it will run for awhile, but what it really needs is a long, slow charge overnight, right?  If you are burning the candle at both ends, not getting the rest/sleep you need, racing around all day to get many things accomplished and staying on a tight schedule, you will be totally wiped out after keeping up this routine for awhile.

What you truly need is something that will nourish and build up the energy of the adrenal glands so they will work for you properly — not a stimulant that is a quick fix.  Over time, the stimulants will create the exact opposite result to that which we were trying to accomplish with them — adrenal exhaustion amd chronic low energy.

First Blog

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Hello, friends.  I started this blog to post helpful bits of knowlege on how to keep your body balanced and healthy through, not only my own bodywork (mostly Bowen and NST), but also through other new and innovative techniques that come to my attention that I believe are life-changing.

Also, I love to read and learn about nutritional tidbits regarding whole foods, eating habits, nutritional supplements, exercise, etc., which can bring value to your life, and I will pass along anything of excellence that I come across.  I am all about gaining ”quality” of life in a toxic world where we live.

You are welcomed on this site to ask questions and make comments about these subjects.  You may be able to educate me on some health matters as well.  I am open to learning what you know.

Something else I would like to bring to you are profiles on other professionals in alternative health fields, such as thermography (used instead of mammography), chiropractic, hypnosis and personal training.  If you would like to suggest someone in one of these or similar categories, please let me know and I will consider them for a profile on my website.

Until the next time, keep seeking good health.

Brenda Briscoe, LMT

In-Joy Nutrition & Bodyworks

One Response to “First Blog”

Good post, thanks

FOR THE NEXT SEVEN DAYS

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Do not use other physical therapies. NO massage or acupressure, NO chiropractic adjustments, NO heat packs, ice packs, hot tubs, long hot showers or strong liniments. Prescription medicines are OK, if needed, as well as homeopathic or herbal remedies.

When getting out of bed, a chair or car, transfer your weight onto both of your feet equally, not one foot at a time. Do not cross your legs, as it will restrict proper circulation and energy flow.

Drink plenty of water – purified or spring water, NO TAP WATER. Drinking half a glass every 30 minutes during the day will keep you better hydrated than drinking a full glass or two all at one time. Half your weight in ounces is a good rule of thumb for even a sedentary lifestyle but more for those who are losing perspiration from exercising or working outside in the heat. Coffee, tea, juice, carbonated drinks or soup do not count as water.

After a TMJ procedure, do not bite hard on apples, nuts, candy, etc. for about 4 days. Cut up meat into small pieces. Also avoid doing large yawns.

Reactions ranging from hot and cold flushes, emotional releases, headaches and shifting body aches may be experienced. These reactions are a positive sign that the healing process is working.

ON THE DAY OF THE TREATMENT

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ON THE DAY OF THE TREATMENT

  • Do not sit more than 30 minutes at a time. Walk around the room every half-hour, at a minimum, to maintain proper circulation. Lying down is fine as long as you’d like.
  • No hot baths, heating pads, liniments or ice packs. No excessive heat or cold on areas that have been treated. Brief warm showers or baths are OK.
  • Do not exercise strenuously for 48 hours. Gentle exercise, especially walking is encouraged.

What should I do to get the best result from my treatment?

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What should I do to get the best result from my treatment?
The NST/Bowen Technique works in a subtle way over time. Its delicate signals and the body’s healing process in response to them can be overridden by brute force therapies, poor body dynamics, compro-mised nutritional status and overwork. The following guildelines will insure the best and longest lasting results.

What can I expect from a health consultation?

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What can I expect from a health consultation?
The initial consultation begins with discussion of the client’s personal and familial medical history. Next, each iris of the client’s eyes is examined and questions asked about what is seen in the eyes. (The nerve endings in the iris indicate the health of the tissues, organs, glands and systems in the body.) Then, muscle response testing is done to confirm what is seen and to determine which nutrients are needed to fill in the gaps where the client may be nutritionally deficient. A very personalized health program is designed for each client, according to their individual blood type, nutritional deficiencies, lifestyle, etc. This session should take about an hour.

How long will my results last?

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How long will my results last?
In acute health challenges (e.g. a sports injury), all that is needed is one or two sessions and the results are usually permanent. For more chronic situations, expect a minimum of four sessions (CTS or severe sciatica). For certain conditions (scoliosis or repetitive strain injuries where one must continue with the repetitive strain at work or a sport/hobby), ongoing therapy is recommended.

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