Showing posts with label heart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heart. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

[Testimonial] Bipolar Disorder Treatment Malaysia - Crystal Chong


For years I have dealt with depression, anxiety, moments of crying and suspected having PTSD. 17 years ago, I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder by psychiatrist at UMMC. With that I dealt with symptoms with doctors prescriptions having multiple side effects to control symptoms. 

I found SOL integrative wellness centre through the internet and met Hiro Koo. He recommended EEG biofeedback therapy to me. After 10 sessions of the therapy, changes in my symptoms is impressed especially the sleeping quality. Now I can sleep through the night. Besides that, I am now feeling more calm and less emotionally sensitive. Most importantly, I noticed my heart palpitation is reduced which I called it as "anxiety attack".

Thank you for my new life and experience. The therapy is added quality years to my life. I would recommended the therapy. It will change your life!


- Crystal Chong






What is bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder is characterized by unusually large fluctuations in mood such that a person experiences recurrent episodes of depressedmood and episodes of being in an abnormally “elevated, expansive or irritable” mood according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 4th ed. of the American Psychiatric Society (DSM-IV, 1994). Bipolar disorder was previously known as manic-depressive illness.

Describing Bipolar Disorder

Before describing the diagnostic features of bipolar disorder, it is necessary to understand that the elevated mood mentioned in the definition above is classified into two subtypes; manic, and hypomanic.
The DSM-IV states that a hypomanic episode is distinguished from a manic episode in that hypomania is not so severe as mania and does not lead to “marked impairment in social or occupational functioning or requiring hospitalization”.
Hence the symptoms exhibited in mania and hypomania are similar varying only in degree or intensity and may include:
  • Self esteem significantly elevated above the usual, grandiosity
  • Decreased need for sleep
  • Hyperactivity
  • Talking too much and or feeling the need to talk
  • Racing thoughts
  • Increased distractibility
  • An intense drive to attain some goal (sexual, social or career in nature)
  • Engaging in pleasurable activities without considering the long term consequences e.g. buying a condominium on the spur of the moment perhaps without the necessary financial means.


Source:
http://www.psychologymatters.asia/common_mental_illness/17/bipolar-disorder.html

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Neuro-hypnotherapy or EEG biofeedback for depression

The mind-body connection is prevalent in many diseases. 



What Research Says?


Cognitive hypnotherapy for major depressive disorder.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/22655331



Suggestion in the treatment of depression.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/23488249/




The power of belief and expectancy in understanding and management of depression.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/23488252/



Out-of-illness experience: hypnotically induced dissociation as a therapeutic 
resource in treating people with obstinate mental disorders.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/19711767



Feasibility of clinical hypnosis for the treatment of Parkinson's disease: a case study.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/23427841



Efficacy of hypnosis-based treatment in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a pilot study.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/23162510/



Antidepressants in the treatment of depression: the clinician and the controversy.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/23488250



Treating depression with antidepressants: 
drug-placebo efficacy debates limit broader considerations.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/23488253



Game-based biofeedback for paediatric anxiety and depression.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/2294290




Is alpha wave neurofeedback effective with randomized 
clinical trials in depression? A pilot study.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/21063132



A new neurofeedback protocol for depression.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/21568194



Audio-biofeedback training for posture and balance in 
patients with Parkinson's disease.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/21693054/?



Biofeedback therapy for symptoms of bowel dysfunction 
following surgery for colorectal cancer.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/21755415/


Bowel biofeedback treatment in patients with 
multiple sclerosis and bowel symptoms.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/21825891/



Biofeedback in the treatment of heart disease.
'' Preliminary data suggest that use of BFSM (biofeedback-assisted stress 
management) by heart failure patients may actually cause cellular and
molecular remodeling of the failing heart in the direction of normal
. ''

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/21972325

Monday, September 29, 2014

The Heart Exhibition 2014


How much stress do you live with and what is the cost to your health?
Stress is a normal part of life. 
But if left unmanaged, stress can lead to emotional, psychological, and even physical problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pains, or irregular heart beats.
 
 During the Heart Exhibition 2014, A series of free health screening events had performed by us.
 
  I am glad to know that awareness is being brought to people's attention!
 

Saturday, March 15, 2014

ECP THERAPY? Yes, heart surgery is not your only option!


What is ECP ?

ECP therapy is a safe, non-invasive, outpatient treatment option for people suffering from ischemic heart diseases such as angina and with either systolic or diastolic heart failure. ECP® has helped hundreds of thousands of patients around the world. Clinical studies show over 75% of patients benefit from ECP Therapy with sustained improvement up to three years post-treatment. While an individual is undergoing ECP, pneumatic cuffs are applied on the legs and are connected to a computer that monitors the heart rate and rhythm. The cuffs are timed to inflate and deflate based on the individual’s electrocardiogram. The cuffs inflate at the beginning of diastole and deflate at the beginning of systole. Since it increases pressure in the aorta while the heart is relaxing (during diastole) ECP increases blood flow into the coronary arteries, which serves to mechanically open up semi-blocked coronary arteries



ECP THERAPY ADVANTAGES
  • Non- invasive, painless and inexpensive compared to a surgery u 
  • No recovery time, after the session, the client can carry on with work 
  • Does not have any side effects compared to after a surgery
  • Increase Energy and Stamina u Improve Alertness 
  • Improve Sex Life 
  • Increase Cardiac Output 
  • Improve Ventricular Function 
  • Increase Coronary Perfusion Pressure 
  • Improve Oxygen Consumption (VO2) 
  • Increases Circulation u Recruits and Develops New Collaterals 
  • Retrograde Arterial Flow Increases Endothelial Function 
  • Reduces Circulating Inflammatory Markers and Arterial Stiffness 
  • Cardiac Remodeling 
  • Decrease Workload on Your Heart 
  • Reduces High Blood Pressure 
  • Reduce Leg Pain and Shortness of Breath 
  • Reduce Symptoms Angina and Ischemic Heart Disease 
  • Regression of Atherosclerosis



WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM ECP? 
Those who suffer:
  • Chronic stable angina 
  • Not keen to go for bypass surgery 
  • Poor circulation 
  • Prevention not to get blockage because of diabetes 
  • Coronary atherosclerosis 
  • Diabetes 
  • Renal failure
  • Pulmonary disease 

Here’s the Million Dollar Question 
Is surgery my only option? 
Dr. John Kirklin, a heart surgeon at Mayo Clinic, USA, has this to say: 
“Surgery is always second best. If you can do something else, it’s better.” 
Here at Spectrum of Life (SOL) , you do have an option to do something else for your aching heart and circulatory system: the External Counter Pulsation (ECP) therapy. 
For starters, ECP is truly non- invasive — 100% no needles and pricking.


ECP Therapy + Clinical Hypnotherapy = Better quality of life
Stress management techniques could reduce deaths and disability from heart attacks according to BBC News. At Spectrum of Life (SOL) Proactive Healthcare Centre, our clinical hypnotherapy service + ECP therapy will help you improve the quality of your life. Free consultation is still available, come to SOL and talk with me (Mr.Koo) now.



Interested?