Blog for Author Debra Schildhouse

Calming the Symptoms of ADHD

4/1/2018

“Living with ADHD is like being locked in a room with 100 televisions and 100 radios all playing. None of them have power buttons so you can turn them off and the door is locked from the outside.”
~Sarah Young

I remember how some of my friends struggled, years ago, when their children were diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They tried valiantly to make sense of it all, and find the best solutions for their children and themselves. Adding to their challenge was the fact that there wasn’t much information or support available back then.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects children and teens, and often continues into adulthood. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder of children.

Scientists have still not reached agreement on specific causes of ADHD. Studies reveal that a person’s risk of developing ADHD is higher if a close relative has it, and the disorder is much more common in boys than girls. The scientific community generally agrees that ADHD is biological in nature, possibly resulting from chemical imbalances in the brain.

General signs/symptoms of ADHD in children:

the child is restless, overactive, fidgety
the child is constantly chattering
the child is continuously interrupting people
the child cannot concentrate for long on specific tasks
the child is inattentive
the child finds it hard to wait his/her turn in play, conversations, or when standing in line

The above signs may be frequently observed in children, and usually do not mean the child has ADHD. It is when these signs become significantly more pronounced in one child, compared to other children of the same age, and when his/her behavior undermines his/her school and social life, that the child may have ADHD.

Bio-Touch has been shown to ease the symptoms of ADHD. While not a substitute for standard medical care, Bio-Touch is an effective complement to mainstream medical protocols. And there are no negative side effects to worry about. Everyone, even children, can learn Bio-Touch! Click here for more information.

Vision is the Art of Seeing

3/2/2018

“Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others” ~ Jonathan Swift

Did you know that cataracts of the eyes are a very common part of the normal aging process? Even our pets are not immune! My parrot, Monty, developed cataracts at the ripe old age of 14! Yes, as we get older, the lens inside our eyes start to get cloudy.

Most cataracts happen when there is a buildup of protein, making the lens opaque. However, other factors can contribute to cataract development, including diabetes, certain medications such as corticosteroids, smoking, alcohol, and unprotected exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Cataracts usually form slowly. You may not know you have them until they start to block light. Then you might notice:

Vision that’s cloudy, blurry, foggy, or filmy
Changes in the way you see color
Problems driving at night (glare from oncoming headlights)
Problems with glare during the day

Glaucoma, on the other hand, is an eye condition that is not related to normal aging. It is a progressive disease of the eye that, if left untreated, can lead to blindness. Glaucoma is commonly associated with increased pressure in the eye due to an imbalance in production and outflow of ocular fluid. In a healthy eye, fluid is produced to help maintain the eye’s shape. Normally, this natural fluid flows and is absorbed into the bloodstream. If the fluid does not drain at the same rate that it is produced, pressure will begin to build in the eye. Over time, this increased pressure can damage the optic nerve.

Symptoms:

blurred or narrowed field of vision
severe pain in the eye(s)
haloes (which may appear as rainbows) around lights
nausea
vomiting
headache

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African Americans. Also people over the age of 60, and/or those with a family history of glaucoma are more likely to develop the disease.

Bio-Touch has been shown to alleviate the symptoms of cataracts and glaucoma. While not a substitute for standard medical care, Bio-Touch is an effective complement to any mainstream medical protocols.

Everyone can learn Bio-Touch. And there are no negative side effects to worry about with Bio-Touch!

Help With Joint Replacement

2/5/2018

"Your body's ability to heal is greater than anyone has permitted you to believe."
~ Author Unknown

Now that I’m living in an age 55 and up active adult community, I hear more people talking about upcoming knee replacement surgeries or their recoveries from hip replacement surgeries. These folks really enjoy bike riding, hiking, golf, tennis, swimming, and dance classes. They’re not about to stop having fun and resign themselves to rocking chairs on the porch!

There are a variety of reasons people require joint replacement surgery. One of those is degenerative joint disease, commonly referred to as “osteoarthritis”, a condition in which the shock-absorbing cartilage that cushions joints becomes inflamed, breaks down, and is eventually lost.

In active people and athletes, joints can suffer from overuse injuries. When there is a repetitive motion such as a swing, a squat, or a throwing motion, the joints can become inflamed and sore. An injury can begin as a strained or torn muscle and can eventually lead to replacement if the injury is not allowed to properly heal.

Common symptoms include pain and stiffness around the affected area, swelling, redness, tenderness, limited mobility, and a grating sensation when trying to move a joint.

Joint replacement surgery removes a diseased joint and surgically replaces it with a prosthesis made of plastic, metal, or ceramic. The joints that are replaced most often are hips and knees. However more and more shoulder, elbow, wrist, and ankle joint replacements are being performed.

Bio-Touch helps alleviate joint pain and inflammation. And Bio-Touch also eases pain that can occur after surgery. While not a substitute for standard medical care, Bio-Touch is an effective complement to mainstream medical protocols.

What makes Bio-Touch unique is how easily everyone can learn how to use it. Family members and friends can help each other feel better using Bio-Touch, without being concerned about negative side effects.

Click here for more information about Bio-Touch.

Strokes: My Painful and Personal Blog

1/6/2018

“The only disability in life is a bad attitude” ~Scott Hamilton

I knew months ago that my January blog would be about strokes. But I never dreamed that I’d be writing it from a very painful and personal perspective.

Upon waking one morning last month, my husband, Howard, realized he had sudden significant vision loss in his right eye. Let me tell you, few things are as frightening as that. Agonizing days followed while Howard underwent medical tests.

Finally, his diagnosis: A stroke of the optic nerve, the cable that connects the eye to the brain. The medical term is non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAAION).
NAAION is caused by impaired circulation of blood to the front of the optic nerve. It is called “non-arteritic” because although there is reduced blood flow, there is no inflammation of the blood vessels. It is called “anterior” because the reduced blood flow and injury to the optic nerve happen at the front-most part of the nerve, where the nerve meets the eye. It is called “ischemic” because that is the word that describes injury due to reduced blood flow. Finally, it is called “optic neuropathy” because it is an injury to the optic nerve, which disrupts the ability of the eye to send information to the brain.

The exact cause of reduced blood flow to the optic nerve in NAAION has not been proven. But it is known that this condition occurs more often when a patient is over the age of 50, and has conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea. Smoking may also elevate the risk of developing NAAION. Most patients with NAAION have an anatomical variation of the optic nerve, making that area tight and crowded. That anatomy probably contributes to the impaired circulation that causes NAAION. And, although it is controversial, some researchers believe that another risk factor for NAAION may be the use of blood pressure medications at nighttime, contributing to lower blood pressure during sleep.

Howard is over 50, but he has none of the other typical risk factors. An avid bicyclist and hiker, he is physically fit, and has normal blood pressure. He takes no medications whatsoever and has never smoked. But, he does have evidence of the anatomical variation of his optic nerve causing crowding. He also snores. So, he’ll soon be given a sleep study to see if he has sleep apnea as an underlying factor.

Unfortunately, there are no effective treatments for NAAION. But, many patients do regain some vision in their affected eye within 2 to 3 months.

In my book, “Bio-Touch: Healing With The Power In Our Fingertips” I relate the story of Curtis, a man left blind from a genetic condition. Bio-Touch helped him to see again! And that’s why I have started giving Howard Bio-Touch every day. There are no medical treatments to help Howard’s condition, but we know the amazing thing Bio-Touch did for Curtis, and that gives us precious hope! And, sharing Bio-Touch with him gives me something I can do to help Howard through this very difficult time. And that helps both of us feel better!

Reasons for Optimism About Parkinson's Disease

12/2/2017

“I often say, I don’t have a choice whether or not I have Parkinson’s, but surrounding that non-choice is a million other choices I can make.”
~ Michael J. Fox

I think there’s something so special about December. Yes, it’s colder and darker outside, but every year at this time, a pleasant nostalgia moves through my soul, settling over me like a toasty blanket. I try to ignore annoying stresses and focus on good memories, faith, and the pleasures of holiday gatherings with family and friends.

And, December is also Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson’s Research website states that “2017 marks the 200th anniversary of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Michael J. Fox Foundation started with one urgent goal — find a cure and go out of business. While 200 years is far too long for patients and their loved ones to wait, there has been significant scientific progress in the last few decades alone and there is tremendous cause for optimism.”

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder of the brain that occurs as the result of insufficient quantities of the neurotransmitter dopamine in a part of the brain called the substantia nigra.

The distinctive symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include:

Tremors
Many people with Parkinson’s disease develop tremors that are most prominent in the hands and fingers. These tend to occur when the limbs are relaxed, disappearing when performing tasks such as drinking or eating. About 30% of people with Parkinson’s disease never develop a tremor.

Stiffness
This is a common early sign of Parkinson’s disease and is most obvious in the arms, shoulder or neck, although it can occur in all muscle groups. People may have difficulty getting out of a chair, turning or rolling over in bed, or walking. Fine finger movements such as tying a shoelace may also be difficult. Pain or a deep aching sensation in the muscles may also be felt.

Bradykinesia
This means slowness of movement and is a disabling and frustrating symptom of Parkinson’s disease. People have difficulty initiating movement and movement may be slow. There may also be a lack of coordination when moving.

Loss of Balance
This is a symptom that tends to develop later in Parkinson’s disease. Because of impaired balance and co-ordination, a person with Parkinson’s disease can develop a forward or backward lean. They may start to walk with small steps. Falls are common.

Bio-Touch has been shown to ease symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. While not a substitute for standard medical care, Bio-Touch is an effective touch-healing technique that complements mainstream medical protocols. Everyone can learn how to use Bio-Touch, without being concerned about negative side effects.

Gratefulness

11/2/2017

“Gratitude doesn’t change the scenery. It merely washes clean the glass you look through so you can clearly see the colors.”
~Richelle E. Goodrich

As another Thanksgiving approaches, my mind starts tallying up all I have to be grateful for. I pause to reflect on the past year, uttering a silent “thank you” as memories, like photographs, come together to create my inner collage.

Of course, some years don’t have as many “thank-you” memories as others. But this has been a boon year for me in the gratitude department. First of all, our kids are healthy and enjoying their lives—enough said. Next, I’m thankful that my husband, Howard, was finally able to retire. We sold our large home in Tucson quickly, finding a smaller home in an active adult community outside of Phoenix that is just perfect for us. We moved in April and couldn’t be happier. I’m also grateful that hubby and I are able to travel fairly often. In fact, we just came home from three weeks in Europe seeing incredible sights in Italy, Spain, Portugal, and France.

However, I didn’t have to look too far beyond those wonders to see how many people, tourists as well as locals, were limping with a cane or walker, their faces lined with pain. Some, among the throngs of sightseers, were wincing with what appeared to be back pain, their groans commanding their stiffened bodies to obey. Their plight was made more difficult due to the multitude of stairs, hills, and narrow, winding cobblestone streets. And, I couldn’t even count the number of people on the airplanes, buses, and cruise ship who were wheezing, coughing, sneezing, and blowing their noses. Ah, the human condition!

All I could think about was how those people needed to discover Bio-Touch, and how grateful I was to have embraced this simple, loving, touch-healing technique for myself and my family! The Bio-Touch organization’s mission is to teach more and more people, around the world, about Bio-Touch. They’ve worked hard for many years to make that happen. Their continued dedication to that goal is something we should all be grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Prenatal Care and Bio-Touch

10/3/2017

“To be pregnant is to be vitally alive, thoroughly woman, and undoubtedly inhabited.”
~Anne Buchanan

I remember how incredibly special it felt to be pregnant with my children, trying to reconcile the awe I felt for what my body was creating, with the weird symptoms occurring on a daily basis.

The worst was the morning sickness. For the first four months while carrying my daughter, Jill, I’d wake up each day and retch. Previously comforting scents like roasted meat, perfume, and soaps now caused me to turn green. Seeing chunky red tomato sauce in a pot or on a television commercial (that’s when Prego first came out) sent me running to the nearest bathroom.

Thankfully, I didn’t experience morning sickness while pregnant with my son, David. However, I was six years older, and fatigue was more of an issue, as was inflammation in my feet, and heartburn.

Friends who were also pregnant complained to me about their bladder and bowel issues, stretch marks, tooth and gum pain, backaches, headaches, and more. Sometimes those issues were enough to turn the awesomeness into awfulness. Ugh!

It’s very important to have regular checkups with your doctor as part of your prenatal care. However, Bio-Touch can help relieve many of the discomforts associated with pregnancy. Bio-Touch is the best complementary healing technique to add to regular medical protocols. And it’s easy for everyone to learn.

Embrace the Pain

9/5/2017

“We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.”
~ Kenji Miyazawa

Cancer. It’s a hot-button word that can evoke deep emotions—fear, anger, sadness, gratitude, and even joyful triumph. As do many of you, I have friends and loved ones who have fought the disease. Alas, some have succumbed, but others have survived and been restored to good health.

Cancer refers to any one of many diseases characterized by the development of abnormal cells that divide uncontrollably, and have the ability to infiltrate and destroy normal body tissue. Cancer is often able to spread throughout the body, as well. It’s the second leading cause of death in the United States.

Some general signs and symptoms associated with, but not specific to cancer include:

Fatigue
Lump or thickening that can be felt under the skin
Weight changes, including unintended loss or gain
Skin changes, such as yellowing, darkening, redness, sores that don’t heal, or changes to existing moles
Changes in bowel or bladder habits
Persistent cough or trouble breathing
Difficulty swallowing
Hoarseness
Unexplained bleeding or bruising

Tumors, also known as neoplasms, are abnormal masses of tissue which may be solid or fluid-filled. A tumor does not automatically mean cancer —tumors can be benign (not cancerous), pre-malignant (pre-cancerous), or malignant (cancerous).

There are many different types of tumors and a variety of names for them – their names usually reflect their shape and the kind of tissue they appear in. Put simply, a tumor is a kind of lump or swelling that does not necessarily pose a health threat.

Cancer takes many forms and can be a frightening diagnosis. But survival rates are improving for many types of cancer, thanks to improvements in cancer screening and treatment.

Bio-Touch, used in conjunction with standard medical care such as chemotherapy and radiation, can produce very beneficial results. Reduction of stress is one of those benefits, as well as a lessening of side effects from chemo and radiation. Bio-Touch has even been known to help in the shrinking of tumors.

What’s more, preliminary research has shown that the use of Bio-Touch raises levels of Interleukin-12 (IL-12) (see Research Articles on the Bio-Touch website justtouch.com). There has been interest in the medical community to testing IL-12 as a possible anti-cancer agent because of its ability to induce immune responses, and its anti-angiogenic (inhibits growth of new blood vessels) activities.

Bio-Touch can be safely included as part of any protocol for cancer because it’s non-invasive and free of negative side effects! It’s the perfect complementary therapy to mainstream medical treatment. And it’s easy for everyone to learn.

Shingles & Psoriasis

8/2/2017

"There is no pain greater than to be helpless in the face of a loved one's suffering."

Shingles and Psoriasis are skin conditions that can not only devastate the skin, but can wreak havoc on a person’s entire life.

When my friend suffered with the pain of shingles recently, she told me how it negatively affected her ability to move, regulate her body temperature, sleep, or control her emotions. Her peace of mind had vanished. Thank heavens she’s back to her old self now, but during the worst of it, she had gone from being a vibrant, upbeat, confident woman to a teary, tentative shadow of herself.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 1 in 3 people will develop shingles at some point in their lives, with an estimated 1 million cases of shingles each year in the United States. The risk of developing shingles increases with age, with approximately half of all cases appearing in those who are 60 and older.

A shingles rash can appear anywhere on the body. Often, though, it’s found on the right or left side of the torso. It may also spread to the face, back, chest, or abdomen. The rash is usually quite painful, itchy, and sensitive to the touch. There may be pain at the surface of the skin a few days before the noticeable rash develops. Other shingles symptoms may include fever, fatigue, and headache.

Psoriasis was not a condition I was familiar with until I had to learn about it “first-hand” while volunteering at the Center in Tucson years ago. A young man with a full-blown flare-up came in for a Bio-Touch session. Being a new, inexperienced practitioner, I was frightened by the state of his skin. It threw me for such a loop, I later included the gut-wrenching experience in Chapter 5 of my book, Bio-Touch: Healing With The Power In Our Fingertips.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 7.5 million people in the United States have psoriasis. Many begin to see symptoms between 15 and 30 years of age. Another peak time for psoriasis symptoms is between the ages of 50 and 60.

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder, and it can appear on different places on the body at different times. Patches of dead, scaly skin typically form on the torso, scalp, knees, and elbows. Psoriasis may also affect the fingernails and toenails. The red rash of psoriasis may be covered with silvery scales or dry, cracked skin. The affected areas may itch or burn.

Bio-Touch, the most unique healing technique, has been shown to ease the pain and other symptoms associated with shingles and psoriasis. It’s the perfect complementary therapy to mainstream medical treatment and is easy for everyone to learn.

Grandma's Arthritis

7/2/2017

“Pain has a way of clipping our wings and keeping us from being able to fly … and if left unresolved for very long, you can almost forget that you were ever created to fly in the first place.”
~WM. Paul Young, The Shack

When I was a little girl, I loved spending time at my grandmother’s house. I still remember the delightful mix of aromas—Ivory soap, onions and beef browning on the stove, and flaky fruit pastries baking in the oven. It was heavenly!

But I also remember how Grandma Mary’s sweet smiling face would suddenly contort in pain as her arthritic fingers began to throb. She would put down her large wooden spoon and grab the aspirin bottle, swallowing yet more of the little white pills. Then she’d rub her hands together trying to get some relief.

I don’t know which type she had, but the two most common types of arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis — damage joints in different ways.

Osteoarthritis involves wear-and-tear damage to the joint’s cartilage that can occur over many years, or can be brought on by a joint injury or infection. This type of arthritis most often develops in adults who are in their late 40s or older. It’s also more common in women and people with a family history of the condition. However, it can occur at any age.

Osteoarthritis initially affects the smooth cartilage lining of the joint. This makes movement more difficult, leading to pain and stiffness. Once the cartilage lining starts to roughen and thin out, the tendons and ligaments have to work harder. This can cause swelling and the formation of bony spurs. Severe loss of cartilage can lead to bone rubbing on bone, altering the shape of the joint and forcing the bones out of their normal position. The most commonly affected joints are those in the hands, spine, knees, and hips.

In rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the body’s immune system attacks the lining of the joint capsules—tough membranes that enclose all the joint parts. This lining then becomes inflamed and swollen. RA is classified as systemic, meaning it can permeate the entire body. The exact cause of RA remains unknown, but women are diagnosed three times more often than men, and it is suspected that estrogen may play a role.

The symptoms of arthritis vary depending on the type. Here are some of them:

joint pain, tenderness and stiffness
inflammation in and around the joints
restricted movement of the joints
warm, red skin over the affected joint
weakness and muscle wasting

Bio-Touch has been shown to alleviate the pain and reduce the inflammation associated with arthritis. While not a substitute for standard medical care, Bio-Touch is the perfect touch-healing therapy that complements mainstream medicine. And best of all, everyone can learn to use it.

After The Meal...

6/4/2017

“So many of the pleasures of life are illusory, but a good dinner is a reality.” ~ Joseph Chamberlain

When I’m out at a nice restaurant having a delicious dinner with family or friends, the last thing on my mind is what will happen to my food after I’ve chewed it up. I don’t think about where those scrumptious morsels of steak or chocolate molten lava cake go once they leave my palate and slide “down the hatch.”

But the nuts and bolts of the digestive process are fascinating. When we swallow, food passes down a long tube, known as the esophagus, into the stomach. This tube must pass through a muscle known as the diaphragm, which is located near the bottom of the rib cage. There is an opening in the diaphragm that permits the esophagus to pass through, which is regulated by a sphincter muscle. The sphincter relaxes and opens when we swallow, to permit food to pass through the diaphragm and into the stomach. Then this sphincter closes to prevent stomach acid from coming back up into the throat. In that way, we can savor our meal, feeling satisfied as it efficiently digests. It’s a brilliant system, and works like a charm. Until it doesn’t.

Acid reflux or Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid flows upward into our esophagus. GERD can be aggravated by a number of different factors, including a hiatal hernia, which is a condition in which a small part of the stomach bulges and rolls or slides up into this opening and becomes stuck there. When part of the stomach is forced up into the diaphragm, the sphincter muscle cannot close properly. So, the stomach acid travels back up causing burning sensations, esophageal spasms, inflammation and ulcers.

The symptoms of acid reflux are:

Heartburn:
Pain in the upper abdomen and chest.
An acid taste in the mouth.
Bloating
Belching
Difficulty swallowing.
A burning pain when swallowing hot drinks.
Fatigue
Sore throat

These symptoms can come and go, but tend to be worse after a meal, making the entire dining and digestive process a lot less enjoyable.

Bio-Touch has been shown to ease the symptoms associated with acid reflux. While not a substitute for standard medical care, Bio-Touch is the perfect touch-healing therapy that complements mainstream medicine. And best of all, everyone can learn to use it.

The Amazing Heart

5/4/2017

"There’s nothing more inspiring than the complexity and beauty of the human heart.” ~Cynthia Hand

When I put my hand on my chest, I can feel my heartbeat. But I never really pondered the mechanism of the human heart. Here are some fascinating facts:

The heart begins to beat four weeks after conception.
The heart of an average man beats approximately 70 times per minute whereas the average woman’s heart beats at 78 beats per minute.
The heart beats around 100,000 times in a single day, sending approximately 2,000 gallons of blood to different parts of the body, and pumping roughly 1 million barrels of blood during an average lifetime—enough to fill more than 3 super tankers.
The blood vessels in our bodies are 60,000 miles long.
The heart pumps blood to almost all of the body’s 75 trillion cells. Only the corneas receive no blood supply.

The heart is absolutely amazing. However, sometimes things go wrong. Angina Pectoris causes chest pain because the heart muscle doesn’t get as much blood as it needs when the heart’s arteries are narrowed or blocked. Angina often occurs during times of physical activity or strong emotions. The narrowed arteries may allow enough blood to reach the heart when the demand for oxygen is low, such as when at rest. But with physical exertion—like walking up a hill or climbing stairs—the heart works harder and needs more oxygen.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood the heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood-flow in the arteries. The more blood the heart pumps and the narrower the arteries, the higher the blood pressure readings. Usually hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90, and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, even if blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels.

Arrhythmia is improper beating of the heart, whether irregular, too fast, or too slow. Arrhythmias are primarily the result of a disturbance in the electrical system within the heart that stimulates the heart to beat. Some of the symptoms can be barely perceptible, whereas others may be more dramatic such as palpitations, light-headedness, and fainting.

Bio-Touch has been shown to ease the symptoms associated with heart conditions. While not a substitute for standard medical care, Bio-Touch is the perfect touch-healing therapy that complements mainstream medical protocols. And best of all, everyone can learn to use Bio-Touch.

Spring in the Air

3/2/2017

"The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also."
~ Harriet Ann Jacobs

Ahhh…March…spring is in the air, hinting at nature’s upcoming rebirth. It’s time to shed the trappings and wrappings of winter’s chill and enjoy another season of renewal.

March is also Brain Injury Awareness Month. Did you know that Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, and impact millions of people every year? Whether a brain injury is suffered in a car crash, a workplace accident, a fall, or from any other situation, the consequences can be devastating and life changing.

There are two types of Traumatic Brain Injuries:

Open Head Injury: An Open Head Injury occurs when a foreign object enters or penetrates the skull. These injuries can occur when a projectile enters the skull, but they can also result from accidents where a skull fracture causes a piece of bone to enter the brain.
Closed Head Injury: A Closed Head Injury occurs when the head suffers a concussive or forceful blow. These injuries can result when any type of sudden, violent motion causes the brain to knock against the inside of the skull.

The following sobering statistics come from the Brain Injury Association of America:

3 million Americans are currently living with some form of TBI-related disability.
137 people in the United States die every day as a result of a TBI-related injury. That amounts to more than 50,000 TBI-related fatalities every year.
Someone in the U.S sustains a TBI every 13 seconds.
Falls account for 40.5% of all TBIs, and car accidents account for 14.3%.

Symptoms of brain injury include fatigue, headaches, visual problems, memory loss, poor attention and concentration, dizziness, loss of balance, seizures, slowness of thinking, and many more, depending on the severity of the injury.

There are specific Bio-Touch points that address the brain and symptoms associated with brain injuries. Bio-Touch is the perfect touch-healing technique to use in conjunction with mainstream medical protocols. And everyone can learn to use it effectively.

National Senior Independence Month

2/2/2017

"By the time you're eighty years old you've learned everything. You only have to remember it."
~ George Burns

February marks National Senior Independence Month. For many of us, growing older has plenty of perks—we can enjoy our children as adults, play with our grandchildren, scale back on work or retire, and find time to explore new interests and hobbies.

But some of the simplest tasks—like remembering to take our medications—can become challenging, no matter how much we try to stay healthy, eat right, and exercise.

It’s hard for me to imagine the possibility of having to leave our home someday, because my husband and I can no longer keep up with daily tasks due to memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Like many people, we’ve worked and played hard over the years, loved keeping our home in excellent condition, and relished the freedom to make decisions for ourselves. Yet, we know there may come a day when memory loss causes us to relinquish our home and our cherished independence because we need help managing our daily lives. In fact, over 35 million people in the world have some form of dementia, and it’s projected that the number will nearly double every 20 years.

Thank heavens Bio-Touch has been shown to help ease memory loss! Bio-Touch is the perfect touch-healing technique that complements mainstream medical protocols. And best of all, everyone can learn to use Bio-Touch.

Here's To Good Health in the New Year

1/1/2017

Happy New Year 2017! May it be an amazingly positive year for all of us, filled with love, joy, and good health!

For some people, though, good health can be a challenge when they suffer with symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or Crohn’s disease.

IBS is a common functional disorder of the gut. A functional disorder means there is a problem with the function of a part of the body, but there is no abnormality in the structure. IBS can affect anyone at any age, but it commonly first develops in young adults and is more common in women than in men. Symptoms include intermittent pain and discomfort that occur in different parts of the abdomen. Bloating and swelling of the abdomen may also develop from time to time along with bouts of diarrhea that alternate with bouts of constipation. Other symptoms can include poor appetite, fatigue, backache, and joint pain.

The causes of Crohn’s disease are not well understood. Named for Dr. Burrill B. Crohn, the disease causes chronic inflammation of the intestines. Diet and stress may aggravate Crohn’s disease, but they do not cause the disease. Recent research suggests that hereditary, genetics, and/or environmental factors contribute to its development. Symptoms include abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fever, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition.

But there is good news. Bio-Touch has been shown to help alleviate the symptoms of IBS and Crohn’s disease. Bio-Touch is the perfect touch-healing technique to use in conjunction with mainstream medical protocols. Click here to learn about Bio-Touch as a touch healing technique for IBS. What an empowering way to start the New Year!

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I am a Certified Practitioner of Bio-Touch, writer and editor for the Bio-Touch organization, and a Board Member for the International Foundation of Bio-Magnetics.

In addition to writing, I enjoy reading, baking, spending time with our family, and traveling with my husband Howard. READ MORE