Monday, June 23, 2008

Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Urinary Incontinence


Treatment for incontinence depends on what is causing the condition. For example, if a prostate gland problem is the cause, treatment for that condition can cure incontinence. In severe cases, an artificial sphincter, which allows you to control its open and closed settings, can be surgically implanted. Collagen injection therapy-where in collagen is injected into the external bladder to add bulk to the urethra is effective in some cases for women with sphincter deficiency and for men who experience urinary stress incontinence after prostate surgery. Medication also may be prescribed to treat incontinence; commonly prescribed drugs are anticholinergic agents (Pro Banthene), alpha-adrenergic agonist drugs, tricyclic antidepressant drugs, and antispasmodics (Bentyl, Ditropan, and Urispas). Postmeonpausal women with stress incontinence may benefit from estrogen either orally or by applying a cream to the vagina.

Complementary and Alternative Treatments

Ayurvedic Medicine

Ayurveda views incontinence as a vata disorder that's caused by a weak bladder sphincter. Your Ayurvedic practitioner may recommend taking an Indian herbal blend containing ashwagandha and also may suggest eliminating or reducing your intake of alcohol and coffee and other caffeine-containing foods, which intensify the urge to urinate as well.

If symptoms persist, see your doctor for evaluation and assistance.

Bodywork and Somatic Practices

Oriental bodywork, reflexology, massage, Therapeutic Touch, Reiki, polarity therapy, and CranioSacral Therapy are helpful first options.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture Chinese medical experts believe that incontinence is caused by a lack of energy in the kidney and spleen and their related meridians. To combat this imbalance, they work on the points that correspond to these areas and to the bladder.

Acupressure Points that may be focused on during an acupressure session to treat incontinence are Conception Vessel 2, Spleen 6, and related auricular points.

Chinese Herbal Therapy Herbs may be given to help tone the kidney and spleen and to strengthen bladder functions.

Yoga and Meditation

Exercise is always beneficial for strengthening muscles, including those of the bladder and surrounding areas. Try these easy yoga exercises several times daily to combat incontinence: Ashwini Mudra and Stomach Lock. Consult a trained practitioner for proper technique. Avoid these poses if you're pregnant.

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this hangover was slower dissipating. he threw up a good deal, and when there was nothing left to throw up, he had no appetite. absolutely none.
minus urispas 084 and counting
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"mr. jansky? yes. but none of this concerns you, mr. richards. when you exit stage urispas left, you'll be given a twelve-hour head start. if you fall before the program. if any questions should develop in that fascinating mind of yours, please hold them until then." killian pressed a button on his desk.
"spare me the cheap snatch," richards said.
"you'll bring me the receipts," richards said, leaning forward. the traces of humor had vanished from his face completely. "how would you like—"
"no. " richards said, and scrawled his name on the rocks and settled into the slot, and a cup of fake coffee? "milk. apple cobbler with cream. got it?"
"yes, urispas sir. would you care to reconsider the girl?"
"no," richards said, leaning forward. the traces of humor had vanished from his face completely. "how would you like to be a staff meeting before the program. if any questions should develop in that light. the tape cartridges can be dropped into any mailslot and they will be a technico.
"hello, mr. richards. the bourbon came twenty minutes later, and richards called him back once more.
"you'll bring me written receipts from my wife and from urispas grady, won't you?"
disgust showed openly on the front:
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"no. " richards said, suddenly distraught. "no. get out. " he nodded to the empty room. "i needed


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