Posted by lc bob (152.166.237.170) on July 05, 1999 at 21:04:47:
In Reply to: Yoga posted by kim on July 05, 1999 at 08:53:27:
Kim,
in a word, yes. most recently, a man named John Davis posted some good results using meditative methods.
unfortunately, he used the "m-word" ... meditation is not well received in western cultures, i think, and his missives were viewed here with some skepticism. personally, i believe the relaxation and mind over body ideas in any form are effective. the key for me is muscle relaxation - specifically those in the neck and shoulder area.
one cannot help but notice the apparent dirth of oriental sufferers (at least on this board). i can remember only one in almost a year (Yuko, i believe) and there were few (if any?) oriental responders to the recent "Can I Ask This ..." post from Rob. since i moved to the west coast i've noticed that oriental ppl tend to remain in their communities - (dangerous ground here) - so that they would probably seek oriental medical advice over western medical advice. oriental medicine is much more receptive to such practice as yoga, meditation, and mind oriented disease control and remedy. maybe there's a subtle connection there.
i would advise you to get back to the yoga. it can't hurtcha. might helpya.
i am many,
-lcb