Complimentary therapy

Guzzle
Guzzle Member Posts: 710
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

I All, back at work Monday. Just had a week at a treatment / therapy centre. Lots of conventional gym work etc but also tried some complimentary such as Reiki. Given my cynicism was very impressed - relaxing and boosted energy. Hot stone massage good also. Any other recomendations. To be clear I am not advocating anything to replace mainstream treatments. G.

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  • JC F
    JC F Member Posts: 74
    #2
    Covered...

    Are these post therapies covered by the government over there or do you have to pay for them? Just curious...I'm in Canada so we have universal health care also but these extra therapies wouldn't be covered...also wanted to know if the Reiki really helped you out in a minimal or substantial way...

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #3
    what?

    Sounds like a luxury spa, who you fooling? :)

    Glad to see you on the mend, Don

  • Guzzle
    Guzzle Member Posts: 710
    #4
    donfoo said:

    what?

    Sounds like a luxury spa, who you fooling? :)

    Glad to see you on the mend, Don

    luxury!

    The treatments were through my employer. Um in UK and I don't think Id get them on NHS! (although it is great for actual treatment). Trained in gym / look all week as well as a bit of mountain biking to fine tune fitness for work tomorrow. Just been on Liverpool Zip Wire to test my bottle! Seriously though I was very impressed with. Reiki.

  • Anonymous7/6/2023
    Anonymous7/6/2023 Member Posts: 176
    #5
    Guzzle said:

    luxury!

    The treatments were through my employer. Um in UK and I don't think Id get them on NHS! (although it is great for actual treatment). Trained in gym / look all week as well as a bit of mountain biking to fine tune fitness for work tomorrow. Just been on Liverpool Zip Wire to test my bottle! Seriously though I was very impressed with. Reiki.

    That Liverpool zip wire

    That Liverpool zip wire looked like the best fun!

  • Duggie88
    Duggie88 Member Posts: 760 Member
    #6
    Hi Guzzle

    Seems your progressing well. I had P.T and masages but not at the spa with hot stones.

    Heal on

          Jeff

  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    #7
    Hey Guzzle !

    I have to agree, anything in unison with mainstream medicine that helps us body and spirit is the right thing to do.  I am so glad to hear you're doing well.  I use scent therapy and music to help me through crappy days.  And also do some journaling.   Hugs !  Katie 

  • Guzzle
    Guzzle Member Posts: 710
    #8
    katenorwood said:

    Hey Guzzle !

    I have to agree, anything in unison with mainstream medicine that helps us body and spirit is the right thing to do.  I am so glad to hear you're doing well.  I use scent therapy and music to help me through crappy days.  And also do some journaling.   Hugs !  Katie 

    Work

    Back to work tomorrow! Estelle the zip wire now extended for a fortnight so get online and book it. Hate heights so s**t myself! Great buzz though. Thoroughly earned my blue steak afterwards!

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #9
    Guzzle said:

    Work

    Back to work tomorrow! Estelle the zip wire now extended for a fortnight so get online and book it. Hate heights so s**t myself! Great buzz though. Thoroughly earned my blue steak afterwards!

    Cheers!

    You have done an incredible job through your entire journey, an inspiration to us all! I wonder what your co-workds will think when you show up with a nice day and all buff from the fitness routine you've been on? lol don

  • Guzzle
    Guzzle Member Posts: 710
    #10
    donfoo said:

    Cheers!

    You have done an incredible job through your entire journey, an inspiration to us all! I wonder what your co-workds will think when you show up with a nice day and all buff from the fitness routine you've been on? lol don

    Buff!

    Don, I am buff! Threw myself off Liverpool zip wire Saturday! I was glad to get to work as I get to tell people what to do. At home I get told what to do! If I could just get rid of my saggy chin (massage booked tomorrow). Just booked tickets for Robert Plant November. He us playing US first Sept / Oct (LA nearest to you Don). Highly recommended. I got tickets for the show at Blackpool tower ballroom which if you google it is an amazing intimate venue. Nearest thing you will get to seeing led zeppelin. Regards. Gary

  • KTeacher
    KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103 Member
    #11
    Guzzle said:

    Buff!

    Don, I am buff! Threw myself off Liverpool zip wire Saturday! I was glad to get to work as I get to tell people what to do. At home I get told what to do! If I could just get rid of my saggy chin (massage booked tomorrow). Just booked tickets for Robert Plant November. He us playing US first Sept / Oct (LA nearest to you Don). Highly recommended. I got tickets for the show at Blackpool tower ballroom which if you google it is an amazing intimate venue. Nearest thing you will get to seeing led zeppelin. Regards. Gary

    Warning! Warning!

    Loud noise really hurts me post radiation.  Maybe where I was radiated, I don't know.  Take ear plugs just in case.

  • Guzzle
    Guzzle Member Posts: 710
    #12
    KTeacher said:

    Warning! Warning!

    Loud noise really hurts me post radiation.  Maybe where I was radiated, I don't know.  Take ear plugs just in case.

    Folky

    Robert Plant has gone all folky/country. So not as loud as Zep days. Done a great bluegrass album with Alison Krauss a few years ago. Raising Sand. I digress, thanks!

  • wmc
    wmc Member Posts: 1,804
    #13
    Guzzle said:

    Folky

    Robert Plant has gone all folky/country. So not as loud as Zep days. Done a great bluegrass album with Alison Krauss a few years ago. Raising Sand. I digress, thanks!

    Great album

    Always loves Alison Krauss, and can't say enough about Robret Plant. Rich woman is my favorite song.

  • Guzzle
    Guzzle Member Posts: 710
    #14
    wmc said:

    Great album

    Always loves Alison Krauss, and can't say enough about Robret Plant. Rich woman is my favorite song.

    blackpool

    here I come. Got tickets.Hes a legend!

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