Addictions, Allergies and Recovery with Manual Therapy

    In this month’s issue of The Burnham Review, we consider nutritional approaches, Massage Therapy, Acupuncture and Manual Therapy for improving cranial blood flow, decreasing cravings and the pain that contribute to additions and addictive behavior.

    This issue also looks at the connection between allergies and addictions. Explore the benefits of gluten-free diets
    In a self-care program developed by Sharon W Giammatteo, PhD, PT (developer of Integrative Manual Therapy) clients develop additional skills to decrease cravings and let go of addictive processes. For more information see the book Elimination Diet A New Health Care Tool............Buy This Issue Today

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Highlighted References

Burnham, K. (2007) Diabetes Treatment [Full Text] http://diabetes-treatment.suite101.com/article.cfm/gymnema_diabetes_herbal_therapy

Burnham, K. (2008) Palpating and Improving Circulation with Manual Therapy [Full Text] http://www.healthandgoodness.com/Therapies/imt_circulation.html

Weiselfish-Giammatteo, S. and T. Giammatteo (2002). Elimination Diet A New Health Care Tool. Bloomfield, CT, ANA Publishing [Available from] www.centerimt.com/Products/books2.asp.

[PubMed Abstract] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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