I do not wish to offend anyone here, but if you believe self induced remission is impossible, then you will not try. Fearing and doing nothing actually increases the suffering more. We can observe this in many disease processes. The disease is made worse or improved by our own actions.
In China we believe that any illness is a result of certain centers or meridians within the body that become unbalanced. It is called yin and yang. We try to balance yin and yang and have more freedom of sickness and pain when we do this.
When a flair up in any disease occurs, the first principle is to try and balance yin and yang. I assumed many of you thought like this also. This is something I was raised with. Good nursing is geared towards this. We all do this differently in an attempt to feel better.
When we have a flair-up a cascade of chemical events occur that result in pain. I try to reduce events that trigger the original chemical reactions. This could be stress, certain times of the month, weather changes. Some of our body mechanisms that control homeostasis also function on regular cycles. This can serve as a catalyst in speeding up a chemical reaction. Our bodies are subject to weakness and disease as we age, and so this process that keep internal environment the same is altered. This can be seen in our blood panels or lab tests.
The question asked is how do you go into remission when chemical changes take place... The first thing in restoring balance is through being at peace. Proper breathing is important. Next you do as many opposites’ as possible. I change many things such as when I sleep and when I eat and what I eat. If I was exercising in the morning I do this in the evening. If I exercised with much effort, I do so with little effort. If I was not exercising I begin. If I sleep long hours, I sleep less hours.
You do not do opposites’ of virtue or good nutrition. You increase these and also increased circulation. I can not stress the importance of being calm. You try to do good and think good thoughts. This is my belief system and this works for me.
My key foods durring a flair are salmon, squash, and blueberries. I increase my fluid intake through herbal teas and do as many opposites as I can with my ADL'S.
One last thought here. The cartilage has the lowest blood supply of any tissue in the body. Anything that reduces blood flow or reduces O2 sats should be avoided. Worry, anger, and stress will do this. When cartilage is impaired, a chemical response takes place, that includes swelling and pain. White blood cells further breakdown the diseased cartilage until it is gone. We should counter act this.
Wanting good health for all
