{"id":8752,"date":"2018-10-01T07:45:08","date_gmt":"2018-10-01T07:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/?p=8752"},"modified":"2018-10-03T12:14:50","modified_gmt":"2018-10-03T12:14:50","slug":"healing-my-body-with-bio-puncture-and-iv-at-skin-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fatimasaib.co.za\/index.php\/2018\/10\/01\/healing-my-body-with-bio-puncture-and-iv-at-skin-renewal\/","title":{"rendered":"Healing my body with Bio-puncture and IV at Skin Renewal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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*Grab a cup of tea and get comfortable, this is going to be a long one.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

While for some time, my Fibromyalgia pain and symptoms have been somewhat under control, about 2 months ago, I started feeling worse than ever. It eventually got so bad that my pain level reminded me of what it felt like when I just got diagnosed 9 years ago. An increase in insomnia, stress, pain and inflammation were the most prominent and, under all of that, lurked the smaller symptoms like headaches, dizziness, fatigue and difficulty walking. I knew it was time to visit Dr. Graham for a follow up and, since that day, have felt like a shiny, brand new person.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As I suspected, my diet was, once again a contributing factor to what was going on – along with an extremely low Vitamin D and C level. Dr. Graham explained that the increase in inflammation which I was experiencing, could have been related to these vitamin levels and not only put me on a new treatment plan, but recommended a couple of tablets that would help. I was also feeling really ill before seeing him and getting the flu or some sort of infection at least once a month which he chalked up to my vitamin D level since it was less than half of what it\u2019s supposed to be. He noted that the vitamin is one\u2019s body\u2019s natural defense while being anti-viral and reduces inflammation. Interestingly, Dr. Graham said that having your vitamin D level at 60 is as protective as a flu shot! What\u2019s more, having a good level of it helps with anxiety which is something I have been experiencing as well. <\/span><\/p>\n

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He recommended that I go back on the elimination diet<\/a> which I didn’t quite mind as I knew that it helped to alleviate my symptoms. Alongside of it, he also recommended that I start taking the medication pictured above. Dr. Graham put me on Krill Oil, a potent antioxidant which contains Astaxanthin and, as he mentioned, it is what gives flamingos their pink colour. Therefore, using krill oil also helps protect one against the environment. He also mentioned the importance of using this particular brand as it makes use of sustainable fishing and is the least likely to have any plastic contamination. Next up is a medical strength of Vitamin D (5000mg), 2000mg of Vitamin C and Tran-Q, which is an adaptogen (like Maca root). He noted that taking an adaptogen would benefit my body as it helps to calm the system and aids in stress management. Together, this treatment will allow my immunity to pick up and lower the risk of colds and flu which I always seem to get. <\/span><\/p>\n

Alongside the medication, Dr. Graham put me on a treatment plan of Biopuncture and IV as \u00a0means to make sure that all of the systems in my body are working optimally while restoring everything that needs restoring. This approach is both functional and homeopathic and, while I was nervous to start the treatment, I would now, recommend it to anyone experiencing pain. I decided to have these treatments done at Claremont\u2019s Skin Renewal (where I go for my skin treatments) and have since been under the care of Serena who is perhaps the loveliest nurse I have ever met. <\/span><\/p>\n

Serena has been invaluable in this entire experience and has taken away my anxiety about needles and injections in no time at all. Not only does she make me feel comfortable before, during and after each treatment (she has a bean bag ready and covers me in a warm blanket!) but, she talks me through every single treatment, explaining exactly what I am getting and how they are working in my body. So far, I have had 5 sessions and, while they are somewhat painful for a mere few seconds, each has left me feeling healthier, lighter and increased my energy levels. <\/span><\/p>\n

What is biopuncture?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This treatment is fairly new but doctors at Skin Renewal have over two years experience in it and, what made me feel even more comfortable about doing this is that Dr Graham has done it himself and seen excellent results. It is described as an effective injectable therapy to promote the natural regulatory processes in the body. It reduces inflammation, enhances the body\u2019s natural immunity, and promotes healing and better health. These injections are made up of small doses of plants or minerals and are administered intramuscularly in one small injection site. One injection intramuscularly has a systemic effect on the entire body and work wonderfully for a range of different ailments such as:<\/span><\/p>\n