What You Must Teach Your Doctor
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic illnesses that are largely preventable. Over 43 million have arthritis, 1 in 3 has diabetes and 40% of all deaths are caused by heart disease, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Why are so many Americans suffering with and even dying from chronic illnesses?
Chico, CA (PRWEB) March 18, 2006
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic illnesses that are largely preventable. Over 43 million have arthritis, 1 in 3 has diabetes and 40% of all deaths are caused by heart disease, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Why are so many Americans suffering with and even dying from chronic illnesses?
"The cause is a lack of understanding of the body and the individual’s loss of commitment to their own health," explains Dr. Paula Barros of the Clear Creek Healing Center, "You must be willing to take back control of your own health. You must teach yourself and your doctor how to heal you." At the northern California center Dr. Barros focuses on individual treatment through the Integrative Medicine system of therapeutic Yoga, non-force Chiropractic treatments and whole-body participation Breema.
The synergistic approach of Integrative Medicine empowers the patient and reconnects them with their own body.
"Healing starts in the mind," says Dr. Barros, "You must be actively involved in the process. Once you accept that you are in control of your own health then you can work with your doctor, as a team, to make the right choices."
Dr. Barros began her studies at the Iyengar Institute of San Francisco in 1975 and then traveled to India to study with B. K.S. Iyengar for four months of intensive training. After returning to the United States she survived a car accident that shattered her right femur and left her in a wheelchair for over 27 months. The doctors told her she would be disabled for the rest of her life. In their best case scenario her body would be out of alignment by 3 inches and in their worst case she would lose her leg. Refusing to accept the dire diagnosis she began an arduous journey of multiple surgeries, physical therapy and most importantly self-education and self-empowerment.
After much perseverance, Dr. Barros is healthy and able-bodied to enjoy all aspects of physical activity. Dr. Barros is dedicated to helping others benefit from the gifts she received during her personal recovery experience.
"Now my body is whole and in alignment," smiles Dr. Barros, "Now I want to guide others to find their own balance." At the Clear Creek Healing Center patients and students learn how to listen to the innate intelligence of their own bodies and let it guide them to the right choices.
For more information about Integrative Medicine, please, contact Dr. Paula Barros at (530) 894.8756 or visit the Clear Creek Healing Center website at www. clearyoga. com
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