Comments on: Traumatic injury: my story

By: Betsy Bell

Betsy Bell — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 18:11:31 +0000

In reply to Kalin. Thank you for your comments.

By: Preeti

Preeti — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:05:29 +0000

In reply to Hanaa. It's great to read smoethnig that's both enjoyable and provides pragmatisdc solutions.

By: Kalin

Kalin — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:08:47 +0000

In reply to Betsy Bell. I've been lokoing for a post like this for an age

By: Carlos

Carlos — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:03:31 +0000

I’ll just put in my two cents I don’t think it is a placebo effcet, Arnica really works. My best anecdote: When my eldest daughter was about 18 months or so, she was playing with a huge bag that obscured her view and she went right over the edge of the stairs, tumbling down a flight and hitting the ceramic tiled landing. I flew down after her and saw that she had a huge protrusion on her forehead that was turning 4 shades of purple. We gave her some Arnica, then headed out for the scheduled party that day. By the time we arrived, 20 minutes later, the bump was completely gone and her forehead showed the faintest remnant of a bruise. That sold me, forever and always.

By: Betsy Bell

Betsy Bell — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 15:59:05 +0000

In reply to Hanaa. Thanks for commenting Hanaa. I, too, have used the Traumeel with success. My company Shaklee has developed and we now market an even more effective cream for penetrating into the joint and relieving the pain. I don't think you can get it because it is sold only in the US, Canada, China, Mexico,Japan and Indonesia. Good luck to you and your mom. Keep playing the piano! Betsy

By: Hanaa

Hanaa — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:30:42 +0000

In reply to monica devine. If you don't want to use medications cdnsioer homeopathic (natural) remedies, in particular arnica gel (made from the arnica montana flower extract) helps with inflammation (arth= joint, itis=inflammation) and a broader based homeopathic cream made in Germany by the name of Traumeel/Traumed (depending on where you get it). It's not cheap but definitely worth it. You can find them at your better health food/vitamin shops or at vitaminshoppe.comOriginally recommended to me by my doctor more than 10 years ago, everyone I have ever turned on to this stuff (including my arthritic fingered pianist mom) is amazed at how well it works, and you only need to apply/use it or arnica when you have symptoms.

By: charlotte

charlotte — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:58:30 +0000

Dear Betty so brave and good of you to tell your story here and to give an understanding of it and also to help people who struggles with it. Regards from Denmark

By: monica devine

monica devine — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:57:18 +0000

Hello Betsy…what an honor it is to read your blog and get to know you a little better. It seems at Upaya, by the end of the workshop is when I was just getting familiar with everyone! I look forward to following your words; and perhaps a gentle ride down the Colorado River next fall?