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Meet Virgil Anderson; his story is that of the American worker! He spent his entire life working with asbestos, both knowingly and unknowingly! He spent many years around asbestos and breathing the fibers in his day job and on his family farm. Sometimes he would be exposed day after day but little did he know that it would become an issue later in life. When he was diagnosed with mesothelioma he didn’t know where to turn. Eventually, he found help and started receiving treatment including alternative methods. More from Virgil…
“What many people with cancer fail to consider, of course, is that there are alternative treatments out there! It’s hard to say whether these treatments cure ailments directly or not but they certainly help with mental state. They can reduce anxiety, fear and depression! Consider that having a hopeful outlook may positively affect your future prognosis. Reiki can certainly help with mental state! Mesothelioma can be a very difficult ailment to treat and state of mind can make all the difference!
Mesothelioma is a difficult cancer that affects the thin cellular lining inside the lungs. This condition almost always occurs from exposure to asbestos fibers, whether directly or indirectly, and it can affect the body in a number of stages. If treatments do not begin immediately, the condition can be fatal. Currently, many professionals are performing research on alternative treatment options, as patients may struggle with difficult primary treatments, such as chemotherapy. There are many supplementary lifestyle changes that patients can consider in order to improve their rate of recovery, their overall health and their sense of well-being.
One of the most powerful supplementary treatment options that individuals can engage in is known as Reiki. Reiki is a spiritual approach to healing that can provide individuals with a number of health benefits based on the practice of palm healing. It is non-invasive and can allow the individual to focus their efforts on other methods of healing and pain management, such as yoga. It is an extremely versatile system that can fit into all types of lifestyles, and it even encourages individuals to focus on relaxation and mental wellness, which is instrumental in the recovery process.
Though few studies have been conducted on the reliability of Reiki as a direct cancer treatment, many professionals recognize the treatment system for its ability to promote concentration and positivity in the patient. The focuses movements of Reiki and the applications of gentle massaging techniques can allow individuals to effectively engage in pain management on their own time. The skillful use of Reiki can allow patients to optimize their recoveries according to a number of other primary treatments already in place, such as nutritional changes and chemotherapy options. Patients should never underestimate the importance of comfort care, especially if they are undergoing a particularly aggressive chemotherapy treatment for their cancer.
In addition to the system of Reiki, it is strongly recommended for patients to supplement their movements with yoga. This practice is a centuries-old form of body meditation, designed to provide individuals with peace of mind and tissue. Though more advanced techniques can provide the body with a greater degree of strength and mobility, those who are undergoing harsh treatment may need to use the stretching exercises at a basic level in order to improve the way their body feels.
Though many positions are difficult to jump into, speaking with a doctor and determining the patient’s recommended range of mobility can be one of the best ways to plan ahead for the supplementary treatment. Patients can use their bed as a basic tool to ground themselves as they explore simple stretches to keep themselves mobile and at the desired degree of flexibility. Studies show that when such basic exercises are integrated into all types of primary cancer treatments, the body has a better chance of recovering. Exercising and stretching improves the immune system, metabolism and optimizes cellular activity, which results in better organ function in almost all situations.
Having a positive outlook certainly helps but supplementing treatment with reiki, yoga, and perhaps acupuncture can increase odds of a favorable outcome! It all comes back to mental state. I feel that when we remain positive we can heal ourselves. Sometimes we just need a little extra help gaining that clarity and alternative treatments do seem to work for many people. These treatments may be gaining popularity in the mainstream as well! Many hospitals have started including complimentary reiki therapy in order to keep costs down. In the future science might just give us an explanation.”
Thanks to Virgil for sharing his thoughts with us![/fusion_text]
