Fibromyalgia-Chronic Fatigue-Pain Clinic

Kevin Garrington is a member of the NHS Directory for Complementary and Alternative Practitioners and holds several qualifications for treatment of individuals on a physical and emotional level including Clinical Hypnotherapy and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). He first came into contact with fibromyalgia when he introduced bioresonance treatment to his practice and several patients signed up for appointments. He has learned a lot about fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome since then and has successfully treated people with fibromyalgia using these techniques. Here, he tells us about the different techniques he uses and why they can help with ME, Chroni Fatigue and Fibromyalgia

The guiding principle in my work and treatments is that the body has 'suffered' a shock/trauma or degeneration of its normal body operating systems that has created an imbalance in the body (whether mental, psychological or physical). An imbalance in one area can then potentially cause the 'system' to malfunction in other areas, leading to subsequent 'collateral damage'. This is why a person with FM may present to a GP several times with differing symptoms which are subsequently treated individually and they can end up with a list of ailments and subsequent medications. It is not until FM is identified as the underlying cause that a correct diagnosis is given.

All my treatments ate natural with no drug interventions, although they will happily work for individuals already taking medication. I work to bring the body back to its natural and normal balance and 'kickstart' its natural healing mechanisms giving it the opportunity to regain health and energy. The body is, and always will be, the greatest and most effective healer. The therapies and treatments used to effect this are bioresonance, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and hypnotherapy.

Bioresonance

Bioresonance as a technology and treatment has been in successful use for more than 30 years particularly in Eastern Europe. It is completely painless, safe and non-invasive and only treats the areas that are out of balance.

The word 'bio-resonance' consists of two parts: bio, which stresses the natural characteristics of the method, and resonance, which refers to energy vibration. The human body is made up of energy which consists of electromagnetic fields (vibration activity or resonance). Each cell, organ and tissue has its own characteristic resonance or vibration pattern which separate and alter when they become unhealthy. The bioresonance technology is much like a diagnostic tool and analyses the difference in the output of both healthy and unhealthy patterns. The machine then sends back the identical healthy resonance to the particular imbalance in the body, thereby balancing the part of the body that is out of balance or 'unhealthy'. This results in the body being boosted with energy or resonance patterns, which cancel the unhealthy ones and allows the immune system to take over the healing process.

A simple description of resonance can be given using a tuning fork. If you place two identical tuning forks side by side, with not too much space in between, and then hit one of the forks to cause it to resonate, the other fork, which has not been touched, also starts to resonate along with it. As a result, both forks resonate with identical frequencies, sending out the same tone. Bioresonance concentrates on finding and then applying resonance frequencies; you might picture this process as the re-activation of tuning forks in the organism, which are currently not resonating properly.

The patient is treated with a 'prescription formula' that has proven to be very successful in balancing out the areas that are affected by CFS and FM. The removal of viruses, bacteria and toxins also takes place at all levels with bioresonance treatment cancelling out the electromagnetic charge of these substances. Analysis and balancing of the entire body's system is also administered ensuring strengthening of the body's natural immune system and increases in energy at all levels. One advantage is that bioresonance does not produce the side effects commonly seen with pharmaceutical drugs.

The 'prescription formula' used by our clinic is unique. Its development has been based upon previous successful patient case studies where areas like the hypothalamus, thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands, endocrine system and autonomic nervous system etc have proven to be out of balance. All our treatments are tailored to the individual's requirements ensuring that all areas of imbalance that may be contributing to the conditions are analysed and corrected.

The symptoms of fibromyalgia that respond best to bioresonance treatment are cramps, pains, general 'brain fog' and sometimes light sensitivity. We look to eventually alleviate and remove these conditions through treatment. Due to the deterioration of their immune system, some people with FM become very sensitive to either food or non-food items, that have not previously caused them problems. To alleviate and counter this a full comprehensive food intolerance and non-food intolerance test and balance can be done.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)

EFT is a unique form of 'psychological acupuncture' that uses the ancient Chinese meridian system to relieve psychological stress and physiological pain. It balances the energy system with a tapping procedure, which stimulates designated meridian endpoints on the face and body. Restoring the balance of the energy system neutralises emotional conflicts at their source allowing the body and mind to resume their natural healing abilities.

It has been clinically effective in thousands of cases for trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, fears and phobias, depression, addictive cravings, children's issues and hundreds of physical symptoms including headaches, body pains and breathing difficulties. It often works where nothing else will and is easily learned, non-invasive, safe and easy to apply and usually very rapid and long lasting.

Some practitioners have achieved good results with FM just using this technique alone. It is a very empowering treatment and is taught so it can be used at home. It is introduced as part of the treatment and therapy process for fibromyalgia to resolve any emotional areas, past, present and future that may have caused or be causing disruption in the body's energy systems or natural balance.

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is a totally safe, natural form of therapy. It is simply a form of mental relaxation, rather like meditation, that allows changes to be made using the inherent power of your mind. Since being fully endorsed by the BMA as a legitimate and effective form of therapy in 1955, hypnotherapy has grown steadily to become the success story it is today. However, even now I find it is sometimes overlooked by some who could otherwise benefit, perhaps put off by the portrayal of TV or stage hypnotism.

I have many years of experience of helping patients use their minds to help themselves heal their body. The mind/body connection is one entity, one cannot operate without the other and with healing it is the mind that sends the correct messages to the body to effect healing and balance.

In order to effect positive change on a physical level the mind has to be an automatic part of the equation. If you continually 'think' that you are unwell and cannot get better, guess what? You will continually be unwell and not get better. 'It's all in the mind' is a very true statement. I don't mean that to appear flippant, I am absolutely aware that fibromyalgia is a very real condition and a chronic illness that affects people physically. What I am saying is that if we change the way we think then we are more likely to effect the positive changes we want. Continuing to do or think the same way will always get you the same result.

The body (and mind) is a very sophisticated intricacy of systems. If we break an arm or a leg we don't have to 'think' it better, the mind automatically tells the body to do the necessary rebuilding and regenerating of cells etc. However, sometimes the natural mechanisms of the body's healing systems get thrown out of balance so much so that the mind is confused to where the normal balance should be or finds it difficult to correct the imbalance.

Hypnotherapy aids this process and the bioresonance process by relaxing down the body and the mind and instructing it to affect its own healing properties, bringing everything back into normal functioning. I have a hypnotherapy CD now that I give to all my FM patients specifically to regain health with mind/body balance.

Case Study: Maria Cornell

My name is Maria and I have suffered with fibromyalgia for many years, but things got much worse for me in 2000 after mating back to England from the Netherlands. For many years I worked very long hours, in many different jobs and had a home, young children and a difficult marriage to cope with so was constantly fatigued. I think it was complimentary medicines that kept me going for so long during this time, which were very accessible in Holland, however I had not heard of-bioresonance then.

On returning to England I was busy setting up a new home and business, concentrating on a new life, but things far from improved and I felt like I was becoming the 'hypochondriac from hell' with my continued visits to the doctor.

I received an email from FMA UK in June 2007 informing me that there was someone near Worcester offering several free trial treatments to a few people in his area who were suffering with fibromyalgia. I immediately sent a rather lengthy email to Kevin Garrington in my plea for some treatment, but it seemed I was too late as he had already found enough people. I was very disappointed as I couldn't afford the treatments at the time myself. Soon after I was delighted to receive an email again from Kevin to say he could treat me as someone had dropped out due to moving and I made my first appointment for the beginning of July.

My appointments with Kevin lasted for approximately 2 hours. A biocapsule was put into a machine and bands on my wrists and round my neck were linked to the machine, all totally painless. I then learned this biocapsule was going to be carried everywhere with me, and still is to this day! Kevin and I discussed all my symptoms, complaints (he has the patience of a saint) the main ones being migraine, pain, muscle spasm and lack of energy. Kevin also used the bioresonance with hypnotherapy and EFT.  I was very pleased to find that as a few weeks went by I felt much more relaxed, de-stressed and lacked the degree of pain I had become used to for so many years. My migraines seemed less frequent as did my muscle spasms. Also, I was used to catching everything that was 'doing ' the rounds' and noticed this wasn't the case, I felt very energised as the weeks went by.

Toward the end of the treatments I was doing things I hadn't done for years and still am. I still have some health problems, but I'm not sure these are fibro-related. I have come off all my tablets for pain and muscle spasm. I don't feeI 'ill' all the time anymore and owe Kevin a 'big never-ending thank you' for agreeing to treat me...

Further Information

To make an appointment or to gain further information with regard to the treatment for fibromyalgia contact Kevin Garrington on: Telephone: 01886 833741 email: kevin@upperstorey.co.uk website: www.chronicfatigueuk.co.uk