EPISODE · May 3, 2021 · 28 MIN
How Eastern Medicine Gave Me Back My Life with Vanessa Cafiero
Send us Fan MailBeing born with scoliosis, Vanessa learned early in life that she had to think differently. The scoliosis gave her back pain, which western medicine couldn't seem to help, but what did was getting massages and taking yoga. But this isn't her story.Her story starts, when she flipped her car and ended up getting THREE Traumatic Brain Injuries. Her speech was impaired, her motor skills were off and she couldn't even say what was on her mind. Doctors recommended a psychiatrist and learning how to cope with it but, Vanessa wasn't one to give up.With the help of an Osteopathic Doctor, a massage therapist and others she slowly learned how to get back to normal. From what seem like a death sentence, she was able to fully recover in a year.What are the benefits of massages?Massages are more then just that relaxing one you got last week. Instead massages really target the muscles facia which can help with release and blood flow. This prompts the body to start sending healing hormones to help your body feel better.What are the benefits of Acupuncture ?Way too many to list, but acupuncture is the real deal. It was been shown to help our bodies heal whether it is from GI issues or injuries, those needles really do hit the spot.What are the benefits of Yoga?Too many to list, but stress is one of the number one reasons we get sick. How do you cope with stress? well mindfulness and mediation are the way to go.Put that all together and you get Vanessa's shop, which is a blend of all three!https://emergeyogawellness.com/ Check her out!Her advice is just to do it. Use your body to help fix you. No one else can do it for you, but we can definitely guide you there.Support the showLearn More at: www.Redefine-Fitness.com
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