ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE AS A WAY OF DEALING WITH CORONAVIRUS FEARS" – Bangkok Post

Laura Bottini, the founder and practitioner of Our Body Wise

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on all of us in many, many different ways. We all are concerned with the dramatic loss of human life worldwide and an unprecedented challenge to public health, economy and the world of work. The economic and social disruption caused by the pandemic is devastating: according to WHO, tens of millions of people are falling into extreme poverty facing an existential threat. Without the means to earn an income during lockdowns, many have been unable to feed themselves and their families. Those who have been luckier are still facing multiple challenges financial, personal or health related.

These challenges can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children. According to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, during the pandemic people have been facing psychological stress caused by fear and anxiety due to the high transmission and mortality rate of the disease, the social isolation, economic problems, and difficulties in reaching health services. Public health actions, such as social distancing, are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. Fears related to COVID-19 (coronavirus fears) have emerged as a new psychological effect of the pandemic and have been associated with psychological distress and impairment. Other adverse effects include an increase in anxiety and depression symptoms and the respective disorders.

Over the past few months fear has been consistently topping the list of reasons why people ask for psychological help. This fear can cause multiple related conditions, such as anger, sadness, worry, numbness, or frustration; some people experience changes in appetite, energy, desires, and interests, others - difficulty sleeping or nightmares. It is natural to feel stress, anxiety, grief, and worry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The question is, how do we choose to deal with it and how we can can help ourself and others.

While some people turn to medications, others are naturally reluctant to take prescription pills to deal with their mental conditions. For those who prefer other ways of addressing their fears and anxiety there are alternative approaches to healing not only mental health but also emotional and physical ailments. I myself truly believe that we are so much more than our mind and body; we are multidimensional beings, and therefore I prefer the holistic approach of alternative medicine. My conviction comes from travelling abroad and studying with international teachers and healers as well from understanding the need for connection we all have.

After over 12 years of experience working in holistic medicine and more than 18 years of experience teaching and working with people of all ages, I learned different healing modalities. I understood how energy works, and the way it affects our body, mind, and spirit as well. Every cell of our body is filled with all our memories, experiences, emotions, and thoughts. And whenever there is an imbalance, by using the right tools, we can get to the root of the issue and I can help to detect what needs to be reviewed or overcome.

I have always been curious about how we can naturally overcome physical and psychological challenges, and while I was living in the UAE, I discovered PKP Kinesiology. Then I learned to not only muscle test but to listen to the body on a whole new level. PKP Kinesiology is the art and science of energy balancing, grounded in the study of anatomy and physiology, Chinese medicine, and coaching. Following an energy model which recognizes that people are much more than just symptoms kinesiology tests clients muscles to detect and release stress and energy imbalances in their bodies, restore the flow of natural energies, and help them achieve their full potential.

Kinesiology has proven to be extremely effective in helping patients deal with fear and anxiety. In my experience, when kinesiology is combined with other approaches, such as Pranic Healing, Sound Therapy, or Cleansing and Consecrating Physical places, the effects are particularly impressive. In Our Body Wisewe combine different techniques centered on a holistic approach, that provides with a wide range of alternative medicine disciplines and preventative measures.

It is amazing to see how through holistic medicine we can not only help overcome fear, but also improve energy balance and alignment, recharge and restore body, mind, and spirit. Over and over again I see evidence of how by creating new neural pathways that support us at all levels we can improve our energy levels and boost our sense of connection and belonging. This is much more than just dealing with COVID-related anxiety it is a way to keep your body in the best shape at all levels.

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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE AS A WAY OF DEALING WITH CORONAVIRUS FEARS" - Bangkok Post