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RE: 19 Things You Need To Know About Chronically Ill People

in #chronicillness4 years ago

Ohhhh, I hear you! We have exhausted all resources, so if there was a cure, we would know about it. But thank you for trying, and finding holistic and alternatives cures and treatments. Add to that,
You've got to do something about your (pick a condition)!
Family members, frustrated and annoyed with us, insisting we have to try yet another doctor even though countless others have left us feeling worse, not better, and with $$$ bills for useless procedures. The biggest rip-off, I found, was the phsy-i-a-trist (not psy-chia-a-trist). "Pain specialist." Trying to sell people on snake-oil tricks. The herbal remedies seem to be more effective for less money. I've had some luck with a chiropractor (not much) and with a physical therapist who teaches deep breathing-- perhaps the most embarassing diagnosis ever: I don't know how to breathe??-- but it turns out most people don't. Who knew.
I wish you well, and hope you'll find something that helps! I have to admit my chronic daily headache is signifcantly better now that I try deep breathing--and a big part of it is exhaling to the point that you wring out your rib cage.

One of the greatest benefits of deep breathing is its ability to aid detoxification of the body. When we take shallow breaths we’re not ridding the body of as much carbon-dioxide – the waste product of gas exchange – as we can.
If we don’t efficiently remove carbon dioxide through breathing, other organs must take over the task, causing additional stress and increasing our risk of illness.

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I practice mindful breathing and yoga that has some deep breathing exercises.

Glad to hear you're already doing that, but sorry it apparently is not helping much!

"Deep breathing releases endorphins which boost our mood and naturally kill pain. Taking in more oxygen also promotes better blood-flow and energy release, which gives us the boost we need to manage pain and physical exertion." It's so simple, anyone can do this. And I can attest that it does seem to help, along with an acupressure mat that I use with the deep breathing exercises.

That said, I still have headaches. But not as bad as before.

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