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Choosing Alternative Therapies/Questions Answered by Expert PatG
| Subject | Date Asked |
| 5-HTP and I.B.S? | 3/30/2012 |
| Q: By cutting out red meats and fats my irritable bowel syndrome has improved quite a bit.My issue of ... A: Barry, I am glad to hear you have improved. I don't remember what all I told you last time, but I ... | |
| bloated | 2/18/2012 |
| Q: I am a Caucasian female, 23. 5'5 and 130lbs (regularly). Ever since I can remember (since puberty) ... A: Raeanne, I used to have IBS, but in the process of improving my diet and supplements generally, it ... | |
| PEPPERMINT OIL VS NEUROPATHY | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: My dr recommended I try using Peppermint oil-100%- on my foot neuropathy. I did get some and tried ... A: joan, This is slightly outside the scope of this topic, and I personally don't have any experience ... | |
| fluoride | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: Pat I have a feeling the fluoride in my municipal water combined with my two cups of tea a day habit ... A: bud, I can't really answer your question because you didn't tell me enough about your symptoms and ... | |
| alkaline water | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I have been considering getting an alkaline water machine. I know that the most popular is kangen ... A: April, First of all, water is alkaline if it has minerals. If you are expecting to make water ... | |
| Reiki | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know your opinion on how reiki could be qualified as an effective emotional ... A: Maria, Thank you for the kind rating. I'll tell you my opinion about what you have said. And by ... | |
| Reiki | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know your opinion on how reiki could be qualified as an effective emotional ... A: Maria, Reiki is a technique derived from Buddhism and is said to be a spiritual technique. The word ... | |
| i missed my period... | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: i am a nursing mom.. after i gave birth it took 5months before i had my period back.. i gave birth ... A: genie, It's really too early to tell if you are pregnant or not. You will be able to test for ... | |
| Query | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I wonder is this your area of expertise. [1] what kind of practitioner to seek [2] recommend ... A: Cristelle, Try this: lie on your back on a firm surface (a carpeted floor is OK). Put something ... | |
| Query | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I wonder is this your area of expertise. [1] what kind of practitioner to seek [2] recommend ... A: Cristelle, That was very helpful. It sounds like you might benefit from myofacial release. I know ... | |
| Query | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I wonder is this your area of expertise. [1] what kind of practitioner to seek [2] recommend ... A: Cristelle, This is exactly what I try to do, is tell a person what practitioners or therapies to ... | |
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PatG
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Expertise
I can answer questions about which modalities are effective, and which are less effective, or outright quackery. I can answer questions about which modalities have a spiritual component, and explain why they do. I can advise Christians on which modalities they can practice without violating their faith. I can locate resources, that will help a person find a practitioner. I can help a person figure out what questions to ask of a practitioner, and what kind of practitioner to seek. I can also recommend internet resources for various health problems. I can discuss various martial arts, explain the theories behind them, and explain which require a spiritual component, and which rely on physical forces for their effectiveness. I have studied various religions for a number of years, and can talk about meditation techniques from a Christian point of view.
Experience
I have experience as a patient with a number of alternative therapies. I have researched many of them, and know which ones are more effective than others. I particularly focus on which therapies would be compatible with the Christian faith. Some modalities have a spiritual component, which is not compatible. I have also practiced herbalism with my family and friends for a number of years. I have experienced various kinds of physical manipulation for dislocated joints and other similar problems, and I have trained in the martial arts, which is relevant to some therapies. Martial arts are also therapeutic. I have also been writing a book on the uses of Sonoran Desert herbs, which already has 900 pages. It is a review of information in the literature, coupled with some of my personal experience. I have done the research for this book in eight languages. I also have done strength training and weightlifting. I am familiar with some technique and nutrition.
Education/Credentials
I studied the use of Sonoran Desert herbs with Peter "Bigfoot" Busnack. I studied midwifery with Norman Casserley, aka Mister Midwife. Three of my children were born at home. I have a second degree black belt in taekwondo and have also played judo and studied Kem Scrima Do.
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