*Craniosacral still point technique: exploring its effects in individuals with dementia.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18350746
Cerebrospinal fluid stasis and its clinical significance
Altern Ther Health Med. 2009 May-Jun;15(3):54-60.
Whedon JM, Glassey D. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19472865
SourceThe Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice in Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA.
Abstract
We hypothesize that stasis of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) occurs commonly and is detrimental to health. Physiologic factors affecting the normal circulation of CSF include cardiovascular, respiratory, and vasomotor influences. The CSF maintains the electrolytic environment of the central nervous system (CNS), influences systemic acid-base balance, serves as a medium for the supply of nutrients to neuronal and glial cells, functions as a lymphatic system for the CNS by removing the waste products of cellular metabolism, and transports hormones, neurotransmitters, releasing factors, and other neuropeptides throughout the CNS. Physiologic impedance or cessation of CSF flow may occur commonly in the absence of degenerative changes or pathology and may compromise the normal physiologic functions of the CSF. CSF appears to be particularly prone to stasis within the spinal canal. CSF stasis may be associated with adverse mechanical cord tension, vertebral subluxation syndrome, reduced cranial rhythmic impulse, and restricted respiratory function. Increased sympathetic tone, facilitated spinal segments, dural tension, and decreased CSF flow have been described as closely related aspects of an overall pattern of structural and energetic dysfunction in the axial skeleton and CNS. Therapies directed at affecting CSF flow include osteopathic care (especially cranial manipulation), craniosacral therapy, chiropractic adjustment of the spine and cranium, Network Care (formerly Network Chiropractic), massage therapy (including lymphatic drainage techniques), yoga, therapeutic breath-work, and cerebrospinal fluid technique. Further investigation into the nature and causation of CSF stasis, its potential effects upon human health, and effective therapies for its correction is warranted.
PMID: 19472865 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] PMCID: PMC2842089
Whedon JM, Glassey D. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19472865
SourceThe Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice in Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA.
Abstract
We hypothesize that stasis of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) occurs commonly and is detrimental to health. Physiologic factors affecting the normal circulation of CSF include cardiovascular, respiratory, and vasomotor influences. The CSF maintains the electrolytic environment of the central nervous system (CNS), influences systemic acid-base balance, serves as a medium for the supply of nutrients to neuronal and glial cells, functions as a lymphatic system for the CNS by removing the waste products of cellular metabolism, and transports hormones, neurotransmitters, releasing factors, and other neuropeptides throughout the CNS. Physiologic impedance or cessation of CSF flow may occur commonly in the absence of degenerative changes or pathology and may compromise the normal physiologic functions of the CSF. CSF appears to be particularly prone to stasis within the spinal canal. CSF stasis may be associated with adverse mechanical cord tension, vertebral subluxation syndrome, reduced cranial rhythmic impulse, and restricted respiratory function. Increased sympathetic tone, facilitated spinal segments, dural tension, and decreased CSF flow have been described as closely related aspects of an overall pattern of structural and energetic dysfunction in the axial skeleton and CNS. Therapies directed at affecting CSF flow include osteopathic care (especially cranial manipulation), craniosacral therapy, chiropractic adjustment of the spine and cranium, Network Care (formerly Network Chiropractic), massage therapy (including lymphatic drainage techniques), yoga, therapeutic breath-work, and cerebrospinal fluid technique. Further investigation into the nature and causation of CSF stasis, its potential effects upon human health, and effective therapies for its correction is warranted.
PMID: 19472865 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] PMCID: PMC2842089
Here Are The Whales from the Whale Watching Cruise in Provincetown, MA
Myofascial Release John Barnes classes are always taught in beautiful locations where you can get close with nature. Here is one example of that with an outing I took with fellow Cape Cod, MA classmates. The whales were very close to us. The Dolphin Fleet has been taking people out to see the whales for many years and the crew recognizes each whale and shared with us their names, histories, and family relationships amongst them.