Grief is a very powerful emotion.  Like every other emotion, grief creates a disassociation of the brain from the body and "locks" itself in particular systems of the body.  It has long been established that grief is associated with sadness, anger and fear, ultimately manifesting in the lungs, kidneys and liver. 

As these structures are attached to the skeletal system of the body; the lungs and kidneys to the vertebrae, a snowball effect occurs.  The "grief filled" organs pull on the balance in the spine, causing anterior (side) dysfunction which requires spinal muscles in the back to make corrections.  After time, these overworked spinal muscles begin to irritate nerves; requiring additional muscle involvement, creating extra imbalance from compression of the opposite side, ultimately throwing the spine even further off the "plumb line."

As a result, the whole spine shifts slightly forward.  Directly in front of the spine are bundles of what is called "autonomic nervous system" responsible for controlling the supply of blood flow, starting with somatic nerves, continuing through the organs, muscles and finally the skeletal system.   If the dysfunction continues for an extended period of time, the structure is exposed to an imbalance of either increased or decreased blood flow. 

During grief, with the lungs for example, experiencing decreased blood flow is serious enough and when environmental factors are added; allergens, direct or second-hand cigarette smoke, pollutants, will make the lungs venerable to develop illness such as bronchitis,  COPD or even lung cancer.

This same scenario (a malnourishment due to irregular blood flow) can develop with regard to the kidneys and liver, resulting in weakness and subsequent illness in these organs.

Grief can cause these illnesses over time, if left unaddressed.  Successfully dealing with grief can be performed by emotionally placing it in the past.  This is easily said and extremely difficult to do.  Alternative Therapy assists in relief; clearing the blockages, returning the spine to an improved alignment, opening the blocked pathways to re-regulate blood flow to our lungs and kidneys.

Minimizing grief's affect on our bodies can be accomplished by acknowledging where you are emotionally, in the grief process.  The most harm occurs when our thoughts go unrecognized.  The moment we are aware of our thoughts, we are aware of our emotions.  Alternative Therapy provides education in relaxation, quieting our mind and training in the ability to recognize our thoughts and emotion.  Once this recognition takes place the strength of the emotion (grief) will dissipate.

Alternative Therapy is successful in releasing the tensions on an energetic, visceral and structural level (by mobilizing the spine).  We also train the patient to recognize their thoughts and learn to remain in a state of relaxation for long periods of time.  This combination (hands-on therapies blended with relaxation exercises) keeps the illness from returning.  

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