Quick Checklist:

Age related Macular Degeneration - Allergies - Asthma - Arthritis - Breathing Disorders -

Birth Trauma - Bells Palsy - Back Pain - Carpel Tunnel Syndrome - Cataracts -

Concussion - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME) - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease -

Compartment syndrome - Depression - Digestive disorders - Ear Health - Epilepsy -

Emotional Problems - Fibromyalgia - Frozen shoulder - Glaucoma - Golfers Elbow -

Hay Fever - Headaches - Hyperactivity - Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Infections - Joint Pain -

Jaw Problems - Lower Leg Pain - Lumbago - Muscular Pain - Migraine - Neck Pain -

Neuralgia - Parkinsons Disease - Peripheral Neuropathy - Polymyalgia Rheumatica -

Runners Knee - Sciatica - Shoulder Pain - Stress - Tennis Elbow - Tendinitis - Torticollis

(wry neck) - TMJ syndrome - Whiplash

Age Related Macular Degeneration
This disease effects central vision. Can be helped by taking Vitamins C and E , Beta carotene and zinc. Stimulation of meridian points encourages stronger blood flow to nourish the eye aiming at slowing down the pace of the disease. Cranial sacral techniques may reduce tension placed on the retina and colour healing aims to work directly on the brow Chakra to balance out visual defects, so this may also be useful for Glaucoma and Cataracts.

Alzheimers Disease
This is a neuro-degenerative disease which results in a loss of mental functions due to the deterioration of brain tissue. Environment as well as genetic factors are thought to contribute. Helped with a combination of cranial sacral techniques, colour therapy to treat the spine and meridian work. If caught early enough it may decrease the sense of confusion thus slowing down the progress of the disease.

Artificial Hips
Following replacement there will be trauma and scar tissue to the joint area. Myofascial and trigger point work may aid the healing process to the area. Use of Reiki will help the body's own healing powers.

Back Curves
Misalignment of the spinal column in any direction will apply pressure to the the whole of the back and also other areas. Correcting these and treating the extended or retracted musculature through many techniques may help to bring balance throughout the body.

Benign Prostrate Hyper Plasia (Not Cancer)
Enlargement of the prostrate gland. May be helped by meridian work and colour therapy to reduce excessive cell growth by inhibiting hormones responsible for the enlarged growth condition.

Bladder Stones
Crystalline accumulation of material can irritate the lining of the bladder. In older men this can result from enlarged prostrates. It can also occur due to structural abnormalities of the bladder which may lead to infections If the stones lodge in the outlet mechanisms it will stop urination mid-flow, which can prove very painful. Colour healing may help this condition.

Dementia
Loss of intellectual function (such as thinking, remembering and reasoning) Of sufficient severity so as to interfere with a person's daily function. Ginko Biloba is known to make small differences but as dementia is a group of symptoms rather than an actual disease it can be difficult to treat, but cranial sacral techniques may help to slow it down.

Diabetes
Can be inherent; Diabetes Mellitus is excessive glucose in blood. It seems to stem from an imbalance of the solar plexus Chakra and can be helped via Colour Therapy. Myofascial work can also aid in fascial release around the effected structures involved; namely the Pancreas. I would add that this condition is potentially life threatening and any treatment must be complementary to standard conventional medical treatment.

Freidreichs Ataxia
This is an inherited nervous system disorder causing loss of balance and coordination. Sufferers of this condition may also have heart disease and diabetes. Cranial sacral techniques may have therapeutic benefit to this condition.

Low Back Pain
This is pain in the lumbar and sacral areas of the back and could be for any number of reasons. If the problem is muscular it can be helped by combining myofascial release and trigger point therapy.

If the problem is nerve based then it can be treated using cranial sacral techniques. Imbalances of the relevant Chakras can also be investigated for potential treatment with colour healing.

Osteoporosis
This is the thinning of the bones with reduction in bone mass due to depletion of calcium and bone protein. This condition predisposes a person to fractures which are often slow to heal and heal poorly. Symptoms may include back Pain, spinal deformity like a hump back and loss of height. In the case of this disease, prevention is by far better than the cure. Load bearing exercise and walking are essential for people who feel this may develop. Also taking mineral supplements like magnesium, potassium, calcium and Vitamin D are vital. T'ai Chi can help stave off the disease. Combinations of energy work may help to ease the effects of this condition.

Parkinsons Disease
This is a chronic progressive disorder of the nervous system first identified in 1817, (when it was referred to as the shaking Palsy) It effects coordination of muscles and can present with rigidity of muscles. Cranial sacral techniques, may be a useful tool in the care of this condition.

Polycystic kidney disease
Fluid filled cysts in the kidneys. Myofascial release techniques may be useful in releasing any irregularities which may be aiding the formation of these cysts. (Cysts of any type may be helped also).

Tinnitus
Ringing, buzzing, sounds and noises without any external cause. Though this is not a disease, it is a true neurophysiological phenomenon, which can effect sleep. Cranial sacral techniques are used to treat this condition.

Allergies
These result from our autoimmune responses. Any form of complementary therapy works to strengthen the autoimmune system. This in turn has the potential to help allergy related conditions.

Cancer
Treatment of any cancer condition in later stages is mostly palliative, however if caught early, complementary therapies can support the patients will, to fight their condition.

Childhood conditions
Children are often very open to touch therapy and can benefit positively on a number of levels and in a number of different conditions. If their condition has an emotional origin, as in stammers and speech problems, the myofascial work may be very good for them, but cranial sacral techniques and colour healing are also very powerful tools.

Dental and mouth disorders
Cranial sacral techniques can be highly beneficial to any structural problem within the mouth. It can help create realignment after prolonged jaw tension, from wearing braces and grinding teeth. Any form of stress will tighten the jaw and therefore effect one or more areas of the skull. This can then lead to further problems elsewhere, like migraines, neck pain etc. Treatment can be extremely beneficial to sufferers of Temporal Mandibular joint (TMJ) problems.

Digestive Disorders
If the disorder is stress related, then all complementary techniques designed to alleviate the effects of stress will be of benefit. If the disorder has its base in psychology of the person then myofascial release and cranial sacral balancing can aid the system out of disorder. If the disorder is as a result of immune response or indeed infection then addressing the strength of the immune system may be the course of action, where meridian work may assist.

Ear, Nose and Throat
There are a number of conditions which arise from this area of the body, Tinnitus is one such problem, sore throats, sinusitis, ear infections, Meniere's disease, even snoring may be eased through cranial sacral technique.

Eye Disorders
Structural pressures on the eyes may be eased through cranial sacral techniques and indeed infections through autoimmune responses may be helped as well.

Fertility
Problems with fertility can arise as a result of many different factors. If it is as a result of connective tissue restrictions then fascial techniques may be used to help these. Obviously, to ascertain whether this condition can be helped, is the most important indicator as to what treatment can be offered. Colour healing may help if the problem is due to imbalances of the sacral energy centre. If the problem is stress based then appropriate techniques can be applied to help take this factor out of the equation, allowing the body to do what comes naturally and help itself.

Genital/ Gynaecological disorders
Disorders in this area may have a psychological factor as in for example impotence. It may arise from imbalances in the base Chakra energy centre, in which case colour healing may be of benefit. Endometriosis, is when cells which normally line the womb can be found outside of the fallopian tubes, ovaries, the womb and bladder. These cells exhibit the same characteristics as cells lining the womb and will respond to changes in hormones in the blood stream, which occur during the menstrual cycle and will bleed during a period. The symptoms may include painful periods, pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, infertility and low back ache. Some women may have the condition and will not know it. Conventionally there does not seem to be any known prevention of this condition, but addressing irregularities in the relevant energy centre through colour healing and releasing connective tissue restrictions may help to alleviate the extreme symptoms. If you are suffering with any problems of the lower abdominal region and want to know if it can be helped then please ring Touch Of Healing.

Heart and Blood vessel Disorders
Hypertension or high blood pressure responds very well to touch therapy of most kinds. Predisposition to strokes may be alleviated by cranial sacral technique. Rehabilitation after strokes may also benefit. Colour healing to the Heart energy centre may help many conditions attributed to this area. Release of tissue restrictions around the heart and around affected blood vessels may help any stagnation problems which could lead to other things.

Hormonal Problems
Any condition resulting from deficiency or over secretion of hormones may be treated to differing degrees using colour healing, but cranial sacral technique is also a useful tool.

Immune Disorders
Myofascial release, cranial sacral techniques and colour healing all help in addressing the irregularities of immune response. Recurrent infections which may be due to an impaired autoimmune response will be reduced if the immune system is strengthened or brought back into line if it is overworking.

Mental Health Disorders
Many psychological problems respond well to the support given through touch therapy. Depression, shock, social anxiety, seasonal affective disorder may be helped through myofascial and trigger point work, particularly where associated pain aggravates the mental condition.

Disorders of the muscles and bones
Any form of musculature pain can be helped using combinations of Myofascial release, trigger point work, Thai massage, Amma fusion techniques and simple muscle manipulation techniques. Getting the best out of musculature means keeping them well nourished and healthy. This is particularly important for sports individuals. If the tension on muscles causes misalignment of bones then releasing them will alleviate the pressure on bone tissue. Fractures and breakages can tend to heal quicker and with less trauma if treated with Reiki.

Neurological Disorders
Cranial sacral technique can be highly beneficial in helping neurological problems like headaches, migraines Myalgic encaphalomyelitis (ME). Combining Myofascial release may help release restricted nerve tissue in many parts of the body outside of the cranial sacral area. Peripheral nerve problems may also find benefit from combinations of treatments.

Pain
Any form of pain including Ankylosing Spondylitis. Fibromyalgia, sciatica, repetitive strain injury and many pain conditions may be alleviated with one, or a combination of techniques.

Pregnancy and Birth
Any symptoms which one might suffer directly due to pressure or tensions caused through pregnancy may find ease through touch therapy. In the womb, there is very positive response to Reiki, and certainly if everything is in a state of calm, the whole process can be more enjoyable for mother and smoother as far as the birthing process goes.

Respiratory Disorders
These respond very well to meridian work and cranial sacral techniques. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease along with Asthma may benefit from treatment with a combination of these as well as myofascial and trigger point work to release tension in all the muscles involved with the breathing process.

Sleep Disorders
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis as well as snoring are just a few conditions which can affect sleep. Progressive work with these conditions may help to bring about relief.

Injuries/ Post operative recovery/ Accidents
Outside of the acute stages, myofascial release, trigger point work and cranial sacral techniques may all help speed up recovery, reduce the holding of trauma and release scar tissue which may accumulate to cause problems at some later stage.