Health-Promotion Behaviors That Promote Self-Healing

O’Donnell, Michael P.

doi:10.1089/acm.2004.10.s-49

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“…50 It has been shown that health promotion programs in stress management, fitness, nutrition, weight control, and selfmedication improve health conditions; however, the impact on self-healing among people with acute and chronic diseases has also been shown to be mixed. 51 Self-healing in the context of acute and recurring musculoskeletal pain is the innate process of the body and mind, to promote body networks to return to equilibrium and relieve pain. This may be regulated and optimized by the use of multimodal integrative therapies and refers to a naturally occurring sequence of events, not only of the body but also of the mind.…”

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Self-Healing: A Concept for Musculoskeletal Body Pain Management – Scientific Evidence and Mode of Action

McSwan¹,

Gudin²,

Song³

et al. 2021

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Traditionally, musculoskeletal pain management has focused on the use of conventional treatments to relieve pain. However, multi-modal integrative medicine including alternative/complementary treatments is becoming more widely used and integrated into treatment guidelines around the world. The uptake of this approach varies according to country, with generally a higher uptake in developed countries and in females aged more than 40 years. Integral to the concept described here, is that the body has an innate ability to self-heal, which can be optimized by the use of integrative medical strategies. Stress triggers for acute or recurring musculoskeletal pain are diverse and can range from physical to psychological. The mechanism by which the body responds to triggers and initiates the self-healing processes is complex, but five body networks or processes are thought to be integral: the nervous system, microcirculation/vasodilation, immune modulation, muscular relaxation/contraction and psychological balance. Multi-modal integrative medicine approaches include nutritional/dietary modification, postural/muscular training exercises, and cognitive behavioral mind/body techniques. This article will review the self-healing concept and provide plausible scientific evidence where available.

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Section: Self-healing Conceptmentioning

confidence: 99%

Self-Healing: A Concept for Musculoskeletal Body Pain Management – Scientific Evidence and Mode of Action

McSwan¹,

Gudin²,

Song³

et al. 2021

JPR

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Effects of Wellness Programs in Family Medicine

McGrady

Brennan

Lynch

2009

Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback

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The objective of this research was to determine the effects of wellness programs on quality of life and utilization in an academic family medicine practice in two small controlled studies. One offered stress management and problem solving; the second offered a broader wellness intervention. Outcome measures consisted of scores on the Beck Anxiety Inventory, Hamilton Depression Inventory, CES-D (depression), Health Related Quality of Life, SF-12, and the number of office visits in 6 months. Subjects were randomly assigned to intervention or control groups. Statistical analysis compared pre-test and post-test values of the dependent variables between groups. In study one, where the focus was on relaxation, significant differences between groups were observed in anxiety at post-test (p < .03); the intervention group had lower anxiety levels. In study two which had a more general focus, significant group differences were found in days of poor mental health and number of days of depressed mood; the intervention group had fewer days of poor mental health (p < .05) and depression (p < .05) at post-test. No differences were found in utilization in either study. Based on the results of this research, short term wellness programs can be implemented in family practice and are effective in improving quality of life, but not in deceasing utilization in family practice patients. Matching the design of the program to specific patient needs may increase retention and effectiveness.

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Self-efficacy and health behaviors toward the prevention of diabetes among high risk individuals living in appalachia

2007

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Recent clinical trials indicate that type 2 diabetes can largely be prevented through lifestyle factors. In order to identify important modalities for the prevention of diabetes in medically underserved counties of Virginia (Appalachia), a questionnaire was administered to 135 at-risk individuals, having reported at least one risk factor for diabetes. The questionnaire assessed attitudes, self-efficacy, diet, and physical activity toward the prevention of type 2 diabetes. Overall, none of the respondents reported being told by a physician that they were at risk for diabetes. Overweight was the most frequently reported risk factor (87.0%), followed by physical inactivity (67.3%). More than one-third (38.9%) reported at least three diabetes symptoms. When stratified by low and high risk level, there were no significant differences in self-efficacy, control, and healthy dietary behaviors (p < .05). High risk individuals did report having lower rates of full health insurance coverage, being less active and running out of food more frequently than low risk individuals, however. The findings suggest that cost-effective prevention efforts should incorporate physician education, include screenings, and address self-efficacy enhancing strategies toward preventing type 2 diabetes.

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Health-Promotion Behaviors That Promote Self-Healing

Cited by 8 publications

References 60 publications

Self-Healing: A Concept for Musculoskeletal Body Pain Management – Scientific Evidence and Mode of Action

Self-Healing: A Concept for Musculoskeletal Body Pain Management – Scientific Evidence and Mode of Action

Effects of Wellness Programs in Family Medicine

Self-efficacy and health behaviors toward the prevention of diabetes among high risk individuals living in appalachia

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