( FL Lic.# MA 10403 [ Expired due to disability 1/2001 ] )
Folks, I am NOT a Doctor !!! and I don’t play one on T.V ... I don’t doimitations or impersonations either ... but, on this page I will attempt to share and convey some helpful hints and techniques that I've used to alleviate the pain and dis-ease of my patient/clients... and I hope that they may be of help to you, and your family, friends or clients... I wrote Truly Touchingyears ago and it has been published previously, but, it still pretty much sums up how I feel about massage...
Please see the page on Patient Breathing Technique, it is very helpful!
At the bottom of the page are links for the relief of headaches, as well as low and mid back pain as well as various reflexology charts, lymphatic maps and links to other helpful pages.
Flushing and Clearing the Lymphatic System with Vibration
I have been using vibration as a part of my massage treatments for over 12 years, and I have used it to alleviate a wide spectrum of difficulties with great success.
I feel that vibration's dramatic effect on muscles and nerves is partially due to the super-stimulation and ' distraction ' of the nerves, causing them to release the muscles they had previously been contracting.
However, I have had remarkable and consistant results in reducing swollen glands, fevers and other symptoms, by systematically applying vibration directly, ( in a ' Top Down ' fashion ) to the lymphatic nodes. I have also used it in cases where ' rejection ' of an implant was suspected by doctors with great success ... And, I have been able to reduce Flu type fevers of 102+ to normalin an hour !!!, as well as the complete ( * temporary ) relief of accompanying symptoms.
And, I also strongly suspect that, due to the fact that it is the secondary opportunistic infections are the cause of most HIV deaths, the lymphatic drainage procedure might be used by AIDS patients to maintain their immune system circulation and thus minimize the possibility of occurance of secondary infections, or, to re-normalize the immune system should one occur.
(*when swelling or symptoms re-appear, treatment should be repeated )
I will explain the procedure below, but, Please remember ... I AM NOT A DOCTOR!
I STRONGLY URGE ANYONE INTERESTED IN USING THIS TECHNIQUE TO CONSULT THEIR PHYSICIAN... I am an advocate of the motto " FirstDO NO HARM !!!"
The Lymph Cycle
Lymphatic fluid circulates through the body via the blood and lymphatic system capturing and destroying foriegn bacteria, microbes and viruses. It is cleansed by filtration in the nodes, nodules, glands and organs and is replenished with specialized cells within it's own circulatory system. Swollen lymph glands indicate two things :
1) increased lymphatic activity
2) probableblockage of lymph circulation
When blockage occurs, filtration STOPS ! and the lymphatic fluid is prevented from being cleansed, renourished and recirculated. This prevents the immune system from functioning normally and allows antagonistic elements to multiply and flourish relatively un-checked.
Effects of Vibration
Vibration will cause transitory matter to move away from the source of the vibration, taking the path of least resistance. When applied to a stationary structure (lymph node), anything transitory within that structure, will be caused to move away from the source of the vibration via the path of least resistance. The combination of vibration and pressure to the lymph node, or gland, will assist the filtration process and restore lymphatic circulation, re-enabling the immune system.
Lymphatic Vibration Technique
I use two, hand mounted Sunbeam-Oster vibrators simultaneously and bi-lateraly. I find it is helpful to work and compare both sides at the same time and focus more intently on the areas where swelling or tension is more pronounced. When swelling or tension is more evident on one side, spend additional time bi-lateraly until both sides are relaxed and swelling or tension has diminished.
By gently applying vibration to the swollen glands, blockages will gradually diminish as the vibration causes transitory matter within the lymph gland to vacate via the path of least resistance (the normal lymphatic process). When blockages are removed, lymph is able to resume it's normal course of flow and function.
Swollen glands should be located, and then procedure should be used systematicly and bi-laterally in a top down direction. Pressure is applied gently at first, and gradually increased and then held for two minutes (or more). Then proceed to the next swollen gland and repeat. Once the glands below the jaw and in the neck have been treated, proceed to the intercostal spaces (depressions between ribs) located two thumb widths below the collarbone, on a line from the nose to the nipples, and hold for a similar period.
It should be noted that there are more lymph glands throughout the body and if there is swelling present, they should be treated as well. But always treat the intercostal spaces after the jaw and neck areas andafter other areas of treatment. Check areas after the first treatment is complete... if swelling is still present, repeat procedure.
Here's a Lymph Node Map for the approximate locations of the lymph nodes. The actually swollen nodes should be located by using touch and feedback from the patient. here are The Lymph Nodes of the Neck and here The Axillary Nodes Please use your back button to return here.
* I have MORE Massage Tips Pages located below. *
A word to the therapist... The first few times vibration is used, your hands will feel like they are still vibrating for up to 15 minutes after you have stopped !!! Don'tworry, it goes away in a few minutes... and after several treatments, you won't even notice it anymore... and, DON'T GIVE UP !!! the results are WORTH IT !!!
My thanks to Stacie Dawn Williams for modeling for these pictures... Lymph Nodes 'Live' Sinus and Lymphatic Points Here are the 3 sets of points for clearing the sinuses and re-establishing lymphatic circulation. Locate the points, apply gentle pressure and gradually increase and hold for at least two minutes in each set of spots. These points may be treated anytime there are sinus problems, but should ALWAYS be used at the end of a Lymphatic treatment !!! Sinus Points First Hand Positions Second Hand Positions Clearance Hand Positions
* Even MORE Massage Tips Pages below. * (-;
I am disabled due to spinal column injuries suffered over the years, so I will be allowing my State of Florida Massage license to lapse in January 2000. I am still holding out hope that new spinal surgical procedures will be developed that might enable me to work again, While I would have LOVED to keep my massage license, my monthly disability checks barely cover my living expenses and I could not afford to pay for the state mandated continuing education seminars necessary to retain my Florida license.
Due to disability, I was forced to let my license lapse when it came due for renewal. However, I WILL continue to add Massage Tips to these pages. ... God Willing ...
I am also interested in hearing the results you have obtained using ANY of these methods, (especially my Lymphatic Vibration Technique) so, PLEASE Comments ? Please leave them in my Guest Book ... or email me at : startupngo.geo@Yahoo.com ... Thanks ! (-; If these tips are working for you, ( Or your clients ) PLEASE let others know ...
I have very high hopes and have seen MUCH success with my Lymphatic Vibration Technique ...
From curing ( or minimizing ) the common flu, to transplant acceptance, without rejection as well as diminishing the secondary infections due to HIV / AIDS.
I am disabled these days, and can't work on other people, which ( to me ) is very dismaying ...
So ANY of your communication is appreciated, and it DOES make my DAY !!!
So, if it works ... PLEASE pass it on to your physician, therapist,
OR, the National Institute of Health at:
www.NIH.gov
or, if you have achieved benefit from these techniques, especially from HIV / AIDS> symptoms PLEASE nominate this procedure at the Nobel Foundation at:
The Nobel Foundation By the way, it seems very difficult to nominate people, please be patient, and consistant, if my techniques have helped you !!!
I TRULY believe this technique will help those afflicted with MANY diseases, by cleansing their immune systems !!!
This is NOT designed to be a " cure " for AIDS, but merely a way to eliminate secondary infections, which are ultimately, the actual cause of death. Although, I HAVE seen it work in cases of flu, and suspected implant rejections !!! At the moment, I use a 3 wheeler electric cart to get around. (Courtesy of a disabled friend of mine), so ANY form of help would be appreciated !!! Especially if it was a financial award, for being able to help others in need !!! I could truly use your validations if this technique works for you for your particular need. So, again, if you feel you have benefited from ANY of my techniques, PLEASE, DON'T hesitate !!! After all, they get millions of nominations every year, I would only like my techniques to be considered ... _IF_ they have helped others in their time of need. Go below for some more of my pages ...
or use your Back Button to go back from where you came,Go here for The Spinal Column Page Here for The Tennis Ball Technique Page (for mid & low back relief) here for The Headache Page Here for The Foot Reflexology Page Here's the Patient Breathing Technique Page Here for The Shin-Splint Tips Page
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