Dynamics of stress lumbopelvic rhythm migraine and acupuncture Holistic primary health care ...

64 Pages·2012·7.01 MB·English

ISSN 1326-3390
JourNAl oF THe A uSTrAlIAN TrADITIoNAl-meDICINe SoCIeTY
Volume 18
JATMS
Number 2
JuNe
2 0 1 2
Dynamics of stress
lumbopelvic rhythm
migraine and acupuncture
Holistic primary health care
Spirituality and the holistic practitioner
Characteristics of experienced natural therapists
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Contents
June 2012
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70 President’s Message
Sandi Rogers
72 CEO’s Report
Teresa Mitchell-Paterson
Bill Pearson
Allan Hudson
74 Vale Dorothy Hall
ArTICleS
77 Holistic Primary Health Care - Origins and History
Wollumbin, J.
81 The Dynamic of Stress
Boyle, M.
85 Lumbopelvic Rhythm
Muscolino, J.
89 Migraine Treatment and the Role of Acupuncture: A Literature Review
Iseri, S.O. & Cabioglu, T.
95 Characteristics of Experienced Natural Therapists.
Dellman, T. & Lushington, K.
101 Incorporating Spirituality into the Work of the Holistic Practitioner
Grant, A.
rePorTS
105 Integrative medicine
107 Law Report
109 Recent Research
119 Book Reviews
NeWS
114 State News
121 Health Fund News
123 Health Fund Update
125 Continuing Professional Education
126 Code of Conduct
June 2012
President’s Message
Dr Sandi Rogers Ed.D. ND
Welcome to this month’s journal. Over the past few months lATeST INFormATIoN releVANT To oCCuPATIoNS
I have had the fortunate opportunity to meet up with many WITHIN NATurAl meDICINe
through seminars where we were able to have a chat about The other issue some members raised was in relation to
issues affecting you as members and practitioners in the world keeping up with the latest information relevant to their occu-
of natural medicine. pation. Many did not know about EBSCO, which is a service
offering free access to our members.
Issues you felt were important were:
The Board voted on spending this money in order that all
• building your business to earn a reasonable income and
ATMS members have access to databases across the world.
• availability of up-to-date information about your various
Please go to our web page and use this service as it is there
occupations.
for you.
These two issues were quite dominant in the discussions
eleCTIoNS
and I promised I would offer a little business advice in my
By now voting is closed for the September elections, whereby
President’s report.
six members will be elected to the Board. The new Board
Thank you for the feedback about the ATMS Business will commence on the 1st September 2012 with six Directors
Seminar I have been presenting, and to hear positive turn-
from the original Board and six new members elected from
around in income for some of the attendees is gratifying.
the membership. These are exciting times and ATMS will be
Please attend as many business seminars you can and keep
moving forward with this new style of Board.
informed. Seek out seminars from many sectors as you cannot
attend too many. boArD eleCTIoNS
The six current Directors remaining to ensure continuity of
remember: FoCuS+ACTIoN = reSulTS. knowledge and help the incoming members settle in are:
I know I go on about that and repeat it many times in the busi-
Maggie Sands, Bill Pearson, Allan Hudson, Teresa Mitchell-
ness seminar, however, you cannot hear it too often. First of
Paterson, David Stelfox and Sandi Rogers
all you must focus on what you want to achieve; really focus.
As I suggested in the previous journal, ‘the transition is very
Then act on doing what has to be done to achieve results.
important as we need to ensure the Board operates as a collec-
Once you work on this very simple, yet effective prescription,
tive, cohesive and respectful group, making decisions that will
business can turn in the right direction.
keep the organisation moving forward and meeting the needs
Remember no-one ever went broke making a profit. Many
of our members, as members are the focus of the organisation’.
times I am asked why ATMS does not set prices, as that would
make business easier. Well, this is not possible; not only is it oNgoINg mATTerS
against the law, it is not good business sense as we all have • Quality assurance package
different expenses. • Regulation of our occupations with NM&TRB
You must ascertain what you need to charge by working • Developing strategies to engage the public in what we do.
on basic figures; how much it costs to run your business, This matter will be reported as we develop the strategy
and ensure that you have taken account of every expense,
• Research project, Workforce Survey, headed by
including such items as your salary, superannuation, sick leave
Dr Sandra Grace.
and holiday pay. How many hours will you work, how many
clients do you have and how much do you need to charge QuAlITY ASSurANCe
The Board approved the Quality Assurance project and allo-
each one to cover the figures you have put together? This is a
cated the budget in preparation for work to commence once
starting point, where you start thinking like a business person.
our consultant has all the essential Government information.
Irrespective of what therapy you offer, business is business and
70 Commencement is not far away and all members will be noti-
you deserve to make a decent living. The only way to do that
fied via Rapid News once we require your participation.
is to learn as much as you can about the world of business. Buy
books and magazines that offer business advice. regulATIoN
The Natural Medicine and Therapies Registration Board
Hope that helps.
is continuing to move forward as the constitution has now
reached its final stages, at the time of writing this report.
Although there is a long way to go before the Board is
fully functional it is very pleasing to see many occupa-
tions working together for the best outcomes for the natural
medicine workforce.
JATMS Volume 18 Number 2
For additional information there is free information on She said to me, ‘I always had to have my hand on my sword
the ATMS website. You can also ask for a free booklet that each and every day as the opposition to us was very fierce’.
explains regulation without the emotion that usually accom- Dorothy faced that opposition on our behalf and for that we
panies this subject. should all be grateful and continue to fight for our freedom to
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offer our therapies to the Australian consumer
VAle DoroTHY HAll
A short time prior to the closure of this journal I was advised Until next time,
of the passing of Dorothy Hall, Founder of ATMS in 1984. Find happiness in every moment.
Dorothy was a visionary and passionate supporter of natural
medicine and therapies. She worked tirelessly at the coalface
of natural medicine for many decades and was instrumental
in steering the profession through times of unrest and attacks.
She was known as the matriarch of herbal medicine and she
should be remembered for her fearless protection of our right
to deliver our therapies.
CONTAINS
ACTIVATED
B-VITAMINS
June 2012
CEO’S Report
Matthew Boylan is on leave. In place of his regular CEO’s Report three ATMS directors have compiled reports on three
events of significance to our members: Teresa Mitchell-Paterson, Head of Academic Studies, (Natural Therapies) ATMS;
Bill Pearson, ATMS Vice President; Allan Hudson, ATMS Director.
Teresa Mitchell-Paterson creates 2.3 billion dollars of revenue in Australia. Mr Howden
commented that regulation was not easy; however Australia
PArlIAmeNTArY reCePTIoN For ComPlemeNTArY
has the strictest TGA in the world and ensures quality and
meDICINeS INDuSTrY IN FoCuS
Teresa Mitchell Patterson and Allan Hudson on behalf of safety.
ATMS attended this reception on Tuesday 20th March, 2012. It was noted during the speech that 41 higher education
The Complementary Healthcare Council of Australia (CHC) courses are focused on CM. Sadly there was no mention of the
welcomed the Hon. Catherine King, MP, Parliamentary current attacks on the industry. CHC does support consumer
Secretary for Health and Ageing, to open the Complementary demand for education in CM.
Medicines Industry Leaders 2012 Parliamentary Reception in The CHC is committed to improve research and standards in
the presence of fellow parliamentarians and industry leaders, CM. The three initiatives for CHC to present to government
among whom were Blackmore’s (represented by Marcus in 2013 are:
Blackmore), Swisse (Radek Sali), Lipa Pharmaceuticals
• develop an industry plan, positioning and direction for
(Dusko Pejnovic), as well as many other major suppliers
funding research into export and manufacturing, and
of supplements.
structural information;
Mrs King, spoke to leaders of the Complementary Medicines
• conduct clinical trials and increase evidence-based
Industry about the future direction of the Industry post TGA
research, encourage an economic base to protect innova-
reviews. With Health Minister, the Hon. Tanya Plibersek,
tions and promote joint funding;
MP. in attendance, Ms King highlighted a number of the
• catalogue and research traditional and indigenous medi-
reforms coming out of the, “TGA reforms: A Blueprint for
cines to preserve heritage.
TGA’s Future” document released by the Government late last
year. Responding to Catherine’s King’s opening was CHC
President and Blackmore’s Director, Richard Henfrey. Mr
More recently there has been a listing of registered CM prod-
Henfrey provided an overview of how far the Complementary
ucts, The Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG.)
Medicines Industry has come even since the inaugural
The TGA will also be compiling an electronic listing of prod-
Industry Leaders’ Parliamentary Reception in 2010 and noted
ucts for users, enhancing sanctions and penalties for breaches
Ms King’s comments, the future direction of the Industry,
of compliance, and enforcing changes to explanations on
and the CHC. He emphasised the continued collaboration
labels to encourage transparency. All of these initiatives are
between the Industry and the TGA in implementing reforms
to be established in a collaborative manner with the industry
and highlighted the recommendations set out in the CHC’s
so as to improve trust. Ms King also briefly touched on a
Pre-Budget Submission.
vision for a regulatory body. She ended her speech with the
comment that the Australian Government recognises the need Additionally this was an opportunity to launch
for CM. “The Australian Government realises the importance Complementary Medicines Today (CMT), Australia’s first
of the complementary medicines industry to Australians, business-to-business magazine focusing on Australia’s high
to our economy, and to the growing numbers of Australians growth, innovative, export-driven CM manufacturing
who choose complementary medicines for their health and industry. Currently the CHC publishes another magazine
wellbeing”. called Naturally Australia. 100,000 copies of this are distrib-
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uted nationally, making it the biggest consumer health maga-
Justin Howden (CHC Political and Consumer Affairs
zine in Australia.
Director) made the point that this was the 3rd CHC meeting.
He also mentioned that 70% of the Australian population use Radek Sali, Swisse Chief Executive Officer, spoke
CM in some form. The CHC has a seat at the table to influ- briefly about his company and its role in promoting CM.
ence public policy. Independent studies suggest that 5,000 He commented that there was an increase in innova-
people in skilled manufacturing jobs are employed directly tion and manufacturing despite the challenges posed
in CM and 60,000 indirectly (education, science, logistics), by a lack of protection around intellectual property.
and that CM is a $200 million a year export industry that Dusko Pejnovic, Lipa Pharmaceuticals Chief Executive
Officer, shared with the room staggering statistics around
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employment and export in the complementary medicines 2011 we will continue with a multidisciplinary approach.
manufacturing sector and highlighted opportunities for future Presenters will be chosen for their expertise in selected areas,
growth. The evening closed with a networking opportunity and will give their presentations on the summit theme. Panels
for suppliers. will discuss the presentations, assisting participants in evalu-
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Bill Pearson ating the information presented, answer questions, and invite
participants to express their opinions. Breakout sessions will
rePorT oN meeTINg WITH ProFeSSor KerrY
provide for practical workshops.
P HelPS AND Dr. PeNNY CAlDICoTT
On Thursday March 1st President Sandi Rogers and Vice This will be a very exciting event that will feature great
Presidents Teresa - Mitchell Paterson and Bill Pearson were presenters such as Professor Lindsay Brown from the
invited to an informal initial meeting at Professor Phelps’s University of Queensland, Dr Airdre Grant and Dr Sonya
apartment in Potts Point. Brownie of Southern Cross University, Ian White of
Australian Bush Flowers, David Stelfox, Head of Naturopathy
The meeting was as a direct result of contact between Sandi
at Endeavour College, Joe Muscolino, a licensed chiropractic
Rogers and Professor Phelps as well as an invitation from
physician from the USA, Dr Peter Spitzer, a Clown Doctor,
the Australian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA)
and the homoeopath Linlee Jordan. As well, we have just
seeking a working relationship with the ATMS on many
secured Dr. Patch Adams to take a workshop and present at
levels including
the summit
• Appearing at respective Conferences as speakers
Patch Adams is a medical doctor, clown, performer, social
• Articles in respective Journals
activist and founder and Director of the Gesundheit
• Booths at respective Conferences Institute, a holistic medical community that has provided
• Overtures as to networking together and facilitating rela- free medical care to thousands of patients since it began
tionships between natural medicine and orthodox practice. in 1971.
Professor Phelps was extremely interested in the ATMS and “Extraordinary! One man I can
the work we are doing within the Natural Medicine and look up to and respect,” “Incredibly
Therapies Registration Board, our philosophy and stand mind blowing and memorable,” and
against statutory registration and how this differs from “Incredibly inspiring, amazing human
co-regulation, educational standards for natural medicine being, invaluable to hear him first
practitioners and the emergence of the national competency hand” are among the tributes heard
standards, our belief in the importance of our political profile, from participants after experiencing
the work we have done over the years bringing associations Patch Adams, the man portrayed in
together and the growth of the ATMS into the country’s the hit movie Patch Adams, starring
biggest accrediting agency for practitioners. Robin Williams.
All in all a very warm and productive hour was spent. It was Patch believes that laughter, joy and creativity are an inte-
great to be invited to Professor Phelps’s apartment for the gral part of the healing process and therefore true health
meeting as this was very much seen as a friendly atmosphere care must incorporate these elements into treatment. Doctors
in which to discuss important issues. and patients in his model relate to each other on the basis of
mutual trust, and patients receive plenty of time from their
Allan Hudson doctors. Allopathic doctors and practitioners of alternative
ATmS 2ND INTerNATIoNAl NATurAl meDICINe medicine will work side by side. If you think that all sounds
SummIT 2013 like a utopian impossibility, it isn’t. Patch and his colleagues
We are well under way with preparations for our summit on
have practised medicine at the Gesundheit Institute together
3rd, 4th & 5th of May 2013.
in West Virginia that way for twelve years in what he calls
The theme is Quality of Life – Healthy Aging Naturally. The their pilot project.
summit will be held at the Rosehill Gardens event centre,
The Board of ATMS is looking forward to meeting many of
James Ruse Drive, Rosehill NSW 2142. The venue is easily
you in Sydney in May 2013 to enjoy a rewarding, exciting
accessible by public transport: there is a railway station at the
and unique educational event. Mark this event in your diary
front door at Rosehill Gardens and the Parramatta Rivercat is
for 2013 as you will not want to miss a wonderful opportunity
only a short walk away. There is also ample free parking.
to engage with our excellent presenters. Bookings open in
Following on from the success of our first international Natural June 2012.
Medicine Summit, Embrace Health, Return to Wellness in
June 2012
Vale Dorothy Hall
Dorothy Hall, the founder of ATMS, passed away on March 24th, 2012.
.
Si monumentum requiris, circumspice
I first met Dorothy in 1986, during the campaign to reverse that created them. She would apply the right blend of herbs
the government’s prohibition of comfrey. Dorothy’s keen and flowers for each individual who consulted her, at sensitive
focus, determination and unswerving perseverance were doses that encouraged the individual body/mind/heart/spirit
outstanding. She stood out as someone who was exceptionally to balance and heal itself.
special. Her charisma was palpable. Dorothy Hall was my teacher, perhaps the most influential
Since then, she became my colleague and friend. In the teacher of my life. She was enlightening. She was enthusi-
political arena, she was my mentor. At a personal level, it was astic. She was anecdotally rich and so entertaining that
always a joy to communicate with her. I saw first-hand how I can only compare her early teaching to Kent’s lectures on
she touched the lives of thousands of students, teaching herbal Homoeopathy. She was a human bridge of knowledge from
medicine at both the clinical and philosophical levels. The the ancients to her little band of students, and in 1975 we were
teachings were unique, ahead of their time and emphasised a very little band. The classes were dynamic.
the essence of healing. Dorothy brought so many threads together for us to see the
The matriarch of Australian herbal medicine, the founder of patterns of emotions and disease, and paths to wellness. She
ATMS, an author of seven books and media personality, her taught us always to look beneath the presenting problem, and
humility was remarkable. Her unexpected passing has broken to look on all levels. Why did that problem arise? Why now?
hearts. Her ashes are scattered in her magnificent garden, but What are the underlying causes both physically and emotion-
for her students and friends, she continues to live in our hearts. ally? She taught us to direct out treatments to the underlying
Long live the memory and legacy of this profound teacher and causes, and in the process of teaching us how to apply Herbal
great woman. Medicine, she taught us to think.
Dr Raymond Khoury, Founding Editor of JATMS Dorothy would treat on three levels: something for the
symptom presented; something for the current underlying
causes both physical and emotional; and something for
the constitutional weakness and constitutional emotional
patterns. It was a kind of formula so beautiful in its breadth
that it never called for the same remedy twice but changed as
the person grew, changed themselves, healed, and faced new
challenges. Dorothy’s was a dynamic, powerful and empow-
ering treatment. For me she was a dynamic, powerful and
empowering teacher.
The Healing Industry outgrew Dorothy Hall, with her cottage
garden, sage old ways. I’m certain that she knew it would
right from the beginning when she became a driving force
behind the formation of The Australian Traditional Medicine
Society. She was a founding member of this now thriving
organization. An organization confident enough to change
Once upon a time, not so very long ago, before Coles sold itself in order to meet the current and future needs of its prac-
vitamins, before there was a Diploma of Advanced Western titioners and educators. An organization that is able to secure
Herbal Medicine, before there was a Complementary and a place for the Traditional Herbalist in 21st Century Australia.
Alternative Medicine Industry, there was the Traditional Let us not forget the impact Dorothy Hall made through her
Herbalist. The practitioner of the garden and the hedgerows books. She could write in a conversational tone that would
74 and the waste lands and the bush was the keeper of the old reach the general public around the world and inspire her
ways, the old knowledge, the ancient wisdoms, the elder, the readers to reach for a simple remedy.
sage. That is where we find Dorothy Hall, walking the well
Throughout her career, through her writing and through her
worn paths of ancestral knowledge and bringing that knowl-
teaching, Dorothy Hall has positively influenced so many
edge to modern times.
people that she has never even met. Each of her students
Dorothy Hall was not a scientist. She practiced the Art of who went on to practise Herbal Medicine took a small bit
Herbal Medicine. Dorothy had the gift of knowing that there of Dorothy with us as we went into the wider world and into
were no two people exactly alike. She had the ability of seeing the future.
the whole person behind the symptoms presented. She could
source physical discomforts and diseases to the inner turmoil
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