2008 Woodie Awards
Unconventional, but valuable
Catherine Roberts
Issue date: 10/31/07 Section: News
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Acupuncture, massage, meditation and exercise are a few techniques to improve mind and body wellness.
"The key is finding what works for you", Perlman said.
When it comes to combating colds, Perlman said that chicken soup has been proven to help because it inhibits neutrophil chemicals, which in turn helps fight off the virus.
Freshman respiratory student Trevor Miller has Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, a blood disorder that prevents the blood from clotting, practices stone therapy as well as meditation to alleviate the symptoms of the disorder. Stone therapy involves applying stones to various spots on the body to alter energy flow.
"Since I've practiced (stone therapy), my blood platelet count is higher," Miller said.
Senior sociology student Elizabeth Garner thinks there should be a balance between alternative and conventional medicine.
"No herb or ritual will substitute necessary medical attention," said Garner, who nearly died during the birth of one of her children. She claims to hate taking pills and thinks exercise promotes a healthy state mind.
"When I was going to the health club not only did I feel happier I felt healthier," Garner said.
Concerning his patients' health Dr. Perlman said the real question is "what can I do to have some control?" There are some things that are still within an individual's control, and if Cam helps them achieve that control, it will help with their suffering as well.
"The key is finding what works for you", Perlman said.
When it comes to combating colds, Perlman said that chicken soup has been proven to help because it inhibits neutrophil chemicals, which in turn helps fight off the virus.
Freshman respiratory student Trevor Miller has Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, a blood disorder that prevents the blood from clotting, practices stone therapy as well as meditation to alleviate the symptoms of the disorder. Stone therapy involves applying stones to various spots on the body to alter energy flow.
"Since I've practiced (stone therapy), my blood platelet count is higher," Miller said.
Senior sociology student Elizabeth Garner thinks there should be a balance between alternative and conventional medicine.
"No herb or ritual will substitute necessary medical attention," said Garner, who nearly died during the birth of one of her children. She claims to hate taking pills and thinks exercise promotes a healthy state mind.
"When I was going to the health club not only did I feel happier I felt healthier," Garner said.
Concerning his patients' health Dr. Perlman said the real question is "what can I do to have some control?" There are some things that are still within an individual's control, and if Cam helps them achieve that control, it will help with their suffering as well.
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