Guest guest Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 Dear Sue, I concur with what others have said, especially with regard to treating the liver and general detoxing of lymph, kidneys, blood, bowels and skin. All routes of elimination need to be addressed to support the clearing. Also nervines and adaoptogens important to support the person as he/she goes throught the withdrawal. Excpect episodes of sweating too and advise the person on how to respond to these. Monitor sleep and do all you can to make sure it is as good as it can be. I would also give an individual Bach Flower Remedy, but may be also think of Crab Apple for cleansing Walnut for protection and for transition states, White Chestnut if their minds can't stop thinking about something, and whate ever else seems indicated according to their history. Encourage them to make their own herbal teas, and enjoy them. e.g. peppermint, yarrow, chamomile, any that taste good and support your tinctures. This gives the person somehting positive and they engage in the healing. Also consider aromatherapy: gve a blend f essential oils that the person can smell whenever they feel anxious or want a drink/smoke or can't relax. ( I put them in a small bottle that can be carried in the pocket to either smell or rub on the writs or back of the neck - if they apply the e.o.'s should be diluted. Find ones they really like so the have a positive effect through initiating a positive, bodywide cascade of hormone effects via the brain/hypothalamus. Give a daily simple meditation- breathing routine and encourage the person to do it every day, several times a day if possible and especially in the beginning. Alternative nostril breathing, progressive relaxation or chi gong exerses. if you don't know who to teach these direct them to someone who can. Also Ear Acupuncture (a la Tindall) is great for additions of any kind. For a local practitioner contact the Yuan College/Ear Acupucture Register : 0207 7622 9079 Visit the website of www.yuancentre.com and the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association www.acudetox.com Vicki Pitman Unified Register of Herbal Practitioners Bradford-on-Avon/Bath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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