Volume 10 - Issue 1, February 15, 2008 - Lake Chapala Review
Volume 10 - Issue 1, February 15, 2008 - Lake Chapala Review
Volume 10 - Issue 1, February 15, 2008 - Lake Chapala Review
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Page 8 <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Chapala</strong> <strong>Review</strong><br />
<strong>February</strong> <strong>2008</strong><br />
“La T averna” d ei Quattro Mor i<br />
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to enjoy hospitality that is<br />
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FEB. 29 - 7:30 to 9:30 pm<br />
LIVE MUSIC<br />
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Regular Hours: Fri. to Tues., 12 noon - <strong>10</strong> pm.<br />
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Mind, Body, Spirit<br />
by Barbara Rotthaler Arthritis<br />
Arthritic pain is one of the major complaints of people<br />
over the age of 60 and for many it seems to be normal to have<br />
some sort of pain and stiffness. I dare to say that arthritis, like<br />
many other illnesses, has its cause in our modern sedentary<br />
life style and unhealthy eating habits. Often the diagnosis<br />
triggers resignation and the belief that nothing that can be<br />
done except to take pills to reduce the inflammation and<br />
pain, or finally a knee or hip replacement.<br />
With the expectancy of getting worse with aging, we can<br />
expect to get worse. The vicious cycle begins: Pain leads<br />
to immobility, which leads to more pain and stiffness, to<br />
congestion, swelling and finally damage of cartilage and<br />
bone. To break out of this cycle, it is important to know<br />
more about the structure and function of joints and the<br />
causes of painful conditions.<br />
First, most of our joint problems are degenerative, the<br />
so called wear and tear theory. The quality and function of a<br />
joint depend on the condition of the surrounding tendons,<br />
ligaments and muscles. As you know, each cell in our body<br />
needs to be nourished and needs a way to eliminate metabolic<br />
waste. The problem is that cartilage and bones do not have<br />
blood vessels. So how do they get their supply? Joints are<br />
surrounded by a membrane called synovia which produces<br />
the synovial fluid; this fluid provides the nourishment to<br />
the cartilage. If the tissue around the joint is not healthy, it<br />
affects the quality and production of the fluid which leads to<br />
undernourishment of deeper joint structures like cartilage<br />
and bones. Therefore the tissue around has to be in excellent<br />
condition to keep the joint healthy. Immobility and metabolic<br />
wastes substances, like acidity, cause poor circulation around<br />
the joint, which leads to inflammation, congestion and pain.<br />
These crystalline substances accumulate especially where<br />
ligaments and tendons are attached to the bones. A sharp,<br />
burning pain is usually proof of their existence. Therefore,<br />
a healthy, balanced diet with enough water intake and an<br />
individual exercise program is crucial.<br />
Very deep, intense tissue massage techniques with focus<br />
on trigger and tender points in tendons, ligaments and<br />
muscles are a basic procedure and often are the starting<br />
point for significant improvement. Lymphatic drainage<br />
treatments can remove congestion and edemas and help to<br />
increase circulation and energy flow of the meridians. Trigger<br />
point and specific massage therapy techniques usually bring<br />
instant relief.<br />
In case of a more severe condition, I highly recommend<br />
some sort of detoxification cure, which I explained in my<br />
previous article. I don’t know of any knee problem that<br />
can’t be improved by detoxification and a proper exercise<br />
program, with specific treatments to strengthen the muscles<br />
and increase circulation.<br />
Jenny Herren<br />
Hernandez Realty Group, S.A. de C.V.<br />
Carretera <strong>Chapala</strong> - Ajijic No. 36 & 38<br />
Tel: (376) 766-2<strong>10</strong>3<br />
Cel: 045 (331) 341-6934<br />
jennyherren@yahoo.com<br />
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