Spa Treatments

» Lyera - To: Elaine Moore

Elaine,
I was hoping to find a discussion group related to low-dose naltrexone (LDN). I see that you have a bevy of Suite 101 articles on autoimmunity, thyroid and LDN. I'm interested in learning more about LDN, so if you could redirect me or provide me with any relevant links or information, I'd deeply appreciate it. Unrelated, since my chakras need work (wink), I think a good article would be "spas for the not so rich and famous" -- a "bang for the buck" kind of article.
Sincerely,

-- posted by Lyera

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» Elaine Moore - To: Elaine Moore

In response to To: Elaine Moore posted by Lyera:

Hi Lyera,
I was thinking of writing an article on the the new view of spas. Long ago spas were only used for healing. Even the famous bath abbey reports that most of its services are paid for by government health insurance. Somehow, in the last few decades spas have been thought of as luxury items. In truth, I never went to a spa until I was over 50 and my husband got me a gift certificate for Christmas.
Now, I've seen how spas are another component of a total holistic healing plan that can help a number of different conditions.
Of interest, my hair stylist at a local Veda spa said Veda was introducing a new line of chakra products that had 7 products corresponding with the 7 chakras. The use of chakras in healing goes back to ancient times.
I'll write an article on the holistic side of spas this week. And I should have some new information on LDN very soon. The MS study is being presented at a conference around April 20th.

In the meantime you might want to check out the website, Alternative Solutions for Thyroid Autoimmunity at www.ahsta.com
One of my friends started this website and she's conducting a survey on the use of LDN in thyroid disease. Let me know if you find the site helpful. Best, Elaine

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» Lyera - To: Elaine Moore

In response to To: Elaine Moore posted by daisyelaine:

Hi Elaine,

My grandmother used a "spa" for tuberculosis. That was the European thing to do. Now, if my doctors would just send me on an all expenses paid trip to a spa for Graves'...! Yes, I think most of us think of spas as a "vacation" with all the costs associated with it. I know that acupuncture has been very healing for me, plus I'm no stranger to the sauna, but it would be nice to go to an (affordable) spa for chakra therapy.

I'm looking forward to your article on the holistic side of spas, too, and maybe some recommendations...?

Thanks also for the help with LDN information. The AHSTA site looks very interesting for thyroid disease and different ways to approach it in particular how it addresses it as an autoimmune disease rather than solely an endocrine one.
Lyera

-- posted by Lyera

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» Elaine Moore - To: Elaine Moore

In response to To: Elaine Moore posted by Lyera:

Hi Lyera,
Glad to hear you made it to the ahsta site and found the information helpful. I've gotten emails from 15 people in the last few days asking for information about LDN and thyroid disease, and I sent them there.
I'm working on the holistic effects of spas and I'll try to find more info on insurance coverage for spa therapies. At the hospital where I work, therapeutic massage is offered and covered by many types of insurance as long as a doctor orders it. The therapeutic massage offered by local Veda spas is also covered although patients have to submit their own receipts and claims. Best, Elaine

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