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Should I trust my gut instincts? And isn't this weird or strange?

The other day I started thinking if I could get enough oxygen to my cells, maybe that would help me not have so much pain. I thought maybe meditation (taught by a psychologist who could even teach hypnotism), deep slow breathing, etc. Well... My dad has been praying for me. When I called him today I found out, about the same day give or take that I was thinking this, I am guessing, he turned on the t.v. to watch some preaching, and found this ad. I go to their website, and guess what I see first in big letters on the home page? Oxygen. There is even a magazine picture with big letters. Oxygen. I usually have to take medicines that can cause damage to my liver and or stomach bleeding (which it does make me sick). One of my muscle relaxers makes me have nightmares and feel funny. I try to fight taking the meds, but the pain can literally make me sick. The alcis is expensive, but if it works well, I think it would be worth it to have my life back without having to take so much other expensive treatments (pain clinic, meds, drs, physical therapy, maybe chiropractors). I have degenerated discs. And they are probably causing my muscles, and nerves, ligaments, and tendons to flare up bad. I think I also have scar tissue from whiplash injury and concussion. I have looked up myfascial pain syndrome too, and wonder if I may have that. The dr. and phys. therapist are still working with me. I been to many drs, including dr of chiropractor. And am going to do pain management clinic. I have a follow up appointment soon, in the next week or 2 or so. http://alcis.com/ "ALCiS' patented liposome delivery system is advanced, innovative technology. ALCiS Daily Relief pain relief cream contains patented, microscopic “envelopes,” known as liposomes, which deliver our key ingredients for pain relief. These liposomes help deliver ingredients providing relief without skin irritation." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liposomes I also looked up liposome and oxygen. But I don't understand all those big medical words and the way they phrased them. Still I think it's so strange that I shouldn't see it as coincidence.

Public Comments

1. What exactly is causing your pain???
2. Many studies have documented a strong mind-body connection. Deep breathing and medication can lower pain levels. And you certainly could take it as a "sign" this is the right path, since you and your father were having the same thoughts at the same time. Do be aware though, that supplemental oxygen -- breathed from a tank -- can be dangerous. The air we breath is not pure oxygen. If the concentration of oxygen in lungs becomes too high, it can cause damage. Deep breathing, meditation and yoga -- exercises that draw on your body's own healing power -- can be helpful. Relying on artificial oxygen can be dangerous.