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145. Are Scars Dangerous?

145. Are Scars Dangerous?

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 I love the Indiana Jones movies. One of my favorite scenes is from the first film, where he shows Marian all his scars and tells her where they hurt so she can kiss them. Scars are no big deal, right? I certainly have my fair share of them after six breast cancer surgeries. What if scars were preventing your body from truly healing? Scars, the Nervous System & Neural Therapy Most of us think of scars as no big deal, just something left behind after surgery, an injury, or acne. However, research shows that around 10% of individuals with scars experience neuropathic pain, indicating that scars can have a deeper impact beyond the surface of the skin. In some cases, they can interfere with how your nervous system communicates with the rest of your body. Your skin is packed with nerves that constantly send signals to your brain. When the skin is injured, those signals can get disrupted. Even years later, a scar can continue to create tension, pain, or symptoms in areas that seem totally unrelated. What Is Neural Therapy? And Why Did I Try It? Neural therapy is a gentle treatment that helps reset irritated or misfiring nerves using tiny injections of local anesthetic, often into scars. After my last surgery caused excessive scar tissue and failed healing, another surgery was suggested. A podcast guest mentioned neural therapy, I tried it. Why Treat Scars? Some scars can disrupt the nervous system, contributing to pain, inflammation, or limited movement sometimes far from the scar itself. In today’s podcast, Dr. Alison Egan shares how Neural Therapy transformed my surgical scars. I wish I’d known this sooner my results truly surprised even my oncologist. ______ Body Deli My all-time fav for non-toxic skincare. Their Phoenix Lift oil is always on my face! Use the code 'ENOS15' at checkout for 15% off! Shop here: http://www.thebodydeli.com/ ______ My newsletter https://whydidigetcancerbydeborahenos.myflodesk.com/newslettersignup ______ Meet Dr. Allison Egan I love my job as a Naturopathic physician! I am honored when a person chooses me to help investigate their health and guide them down the path of wellness. I’ve spent a lifetime using and abusing my body through collegiate rowing, professional wilderness guiding, ski instructing, river rafting and sailing because of this I know a thing or two about injuries first hand! I know how frustrating injuries can be and what the long recovery journey entails. I was drawn to Naturopathic medicine through my own search to optimize health, prevent injury and recover outside of the conventional medical model. I’ve believed in the body’s ability to heal long before I attended naturopathic medical school, and found my own path to physical recovery through natural therapies, hands on treatments (like injection therapies) and gentle movement. Study on PTSD: Effect of Stellate Ganglion Block Treatment on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms: A Randomized Clinical Trial ______ Connect with Dr. Allison Egan Website: https://www.drallisonegan.com/ ______ Connect with Deborah Deborah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whydidigetcancer/ Deborah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebsHealthCoachKitchen Deborah on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ydidigetcancer Deborah on Pinterest: https://in.pinterest.com/whydidigetcancer/ Join Deb's weekly newsletter: https://whydidigetcancerbydeborahenos.myflodesk.com/newslettersignup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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