Diabetes (Juvenile and Adult-Onset)
Inability of the body to balance sugars levels.
Decrease pain and edema
Increase sensation
Disk Disorders
Shift of the disk contents which begin to press against the spinal cord or nerves.
Herniation - shift out
Prolapse - shift in towards the spinal cord
Sciatica - pinching of the sciatic nerve, causing low back, gluteal, and leg pain
Decrease pain and muscle tension
Increase mobility
Emphysema
Chronic inflammation of the lungs.
Decrease stress and muscle tension
Fibromyalgia
Term for an otherwise undiagnosed pain and fatigue in the body.
Decrease pain and stress
Increase relaxation and bolster self-encouragement
Gastrointestinal Disorders
(using gentle abdominal massage)
Colitis - ulcers in the colon
Crohn's - hypersensitivity of the intestines due to sensitivity to foods
Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis - pouches which form in the intestinal walls
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - irritation of the intestines resulting in constipation or diarrhea
Leaky Gut (Intestinal Dysbiosis) - excessive toxic build-up in the intestines
Ulcers - breakdown of the protective mucous lining of the stomach, causing the stomach acid to perforate the stomach walls
Decrease stress and muscle tension
Increase healthy intestinal movements