Hemi-Sync® Journal 1990-1 (Winter)

cises with me daily, which the physiotherapist showed him. HSJ - ThaFs wonderful, Tricia! Following the VOYAGE, As for H-PLUS, I've gotten away from using the in have you continued to use Hemi-Sync tapes? dividual Functions so much and started to rely a lot on Mobius West. Tricia - Yes. When I came to the VOYAGE, H-PLUS tapes weren't available to the public, but the Institute gave HSJ • How do you use Mobius West? me laboratory copies to use on a research basis. Tricia - Since Mobius West is for patterning, I use it like HSJ - Have you been using H-PLUS regularly since that a "lens" to focus my intention to get up and be able to time? walk. I give the Command for Relax and then do "Plus- Tricia - H-PLUS and also some of the METAMUSIC and Change, Change" while concentrating on the desired EXPLORER tapes. outcome. The time frame is the present. I hold in minH that 2 Volume VIII, No. 1 HEMI-SYNC JOURNAL the outcome vwU be for my greater good. The effect Is to help me "marshal my forces." Additionally, for most of my HEMI-SYNC IN adult life I've been a heavy smoker (two packs a day), even more as a response to the stress and discomfort of CONJUNCTION WITH having MS. I started to cut down during my GATEWAY. NITROUS-OXIDE-OXYGEN With use of Mobius West and as a result of insight gained from EXPLORER tape #9, I cut back to four cigarettes a C O N S C I O U S S E D AT I O N day. I pattern to be a nonsmoker now and follow Miranon's advice to smoke each cigarette consciously. On days when I'm really uncomfortable, it's possible to slip Robert C. Davis, D.M.D. back up to 7-10 cigarettes. They become a part of my strategy for distancing from pain. HSJ - You mentioned benefits from Explorer #9. Have any other Hemi-Sync tapes been particularly helpful? Tricia - Yes, I enjoy METAMUSIC, especially Midsummer Night. It helps me relax and keep a positive mood. Then I have less muscle tremor and better coordination when I'm weaving baskets for sale and as gifts. HSJ ■ Tricia, it's been three years since you were diag nosed with MS. How would you characterize your present situation and the value of H-PLUS at this point? Tricia - Well, you know one of the characteristics of MS is that it's cyclic. That is, there are the periodic exacerba tions and you never know exactly what will be affected or Dr. Davis practices general dentistry in Erlanger, what symptoms may remain. Also, there's the fatigue and Kentucky, and is a doctoral candidate with the sensitivity to heat which are pretty much constants. I'm American Institute of Hypnotherapy. A member of having one of these episodes now and all of the symptoms the Professional Division since February of 1989, he I've mentioned are quite severe. The pain is frequently in has achieved dramatic results using nitrous-oxide- tractable, almost like "lightning strikes" m my legs and other areas. It's hard not to be depressed. H-PLUS is still oxygen sedation and Hemi-Sync. His goal is to apply an invaluable support in dealing with MS from moment to Hemi-Sync techniques toward achieving drug-free moment and that's the approach I take at this time. dentistry and to aid in hypnotherapy induction. Dr. Davis offers the following cases representing his HSJ - Thank you again, Tricia, for taking the time to talk results so far. with me. You have everyone's sincerest best wishes. DISCUSSION Tricia would be delighted to share information and support with other MS patients and to receive input from Nitrous-oxide-oxygen conscious sedation is also physicians and researchers. Write to: known as relative analgesia. It is also commonly and in correctly referred to as "analgesia." The terra "anal Mrs. Tricia Bliley gesia" as defined in the Stages of Anesthesia, is one of unconsciousness and is never employed ir this mode of Shirley N. Bliley, Projects Coordinator treatment. The Monroe Institute The concentration of gas ranged from 40%-70% Rt. I, Box 175 oxygen, well within the limits of safety. (Air is about Faber, VA 22938 20% oxygen.) The Hemi-Sync tapes used in this study were the Pre- Op tape from the EMERGENCY SERIES and random or call: (804)361-1252. METAMUSIC tapes. Due to the difficulty of gathering meaningful data in the clinical milieu, it was decided to report the patient's impressions and comments, along with a brief case his tory. Selection of patients was random, in that no one was excluded from the study for any reason, i.e., age, sex, race, attitude, etc. Expression of interest and a will ingness to participate fulfilled the only requirement. Seven cases are presented, although more than twenty have been documented. These seven cases cover a wide 3 Winter 1990 HEMI-S YNC JOURNAL spectrum of fears, phobias, and anxieties associated with CASE #3 pain and dental treatment. The patient was a middle-aged Caucasian female, It is notable that of the twenty cases documented, professional, with no particular aversion to dental treat there were no failures. There are, however, limitations. ment. Conscious sedation was not used. Local anes thetic was her preference. The problem in this case was CASE P R E S E N TAT I O N time. She had to relocate quickly in order to gain a career advantage. This required a longer-than-usual Six of the seven patients received conscious sedation visit. and Hemi-Sync. VISIT #1 CASE #1 Pre-Op Tape A middle-aged male, Caucasian, recently un Several teeth were prepared for crowns. Patient Comment: "I can't believe I've been here so employed, faced with a career change, had postponed dental treatment for twenty or more years. He felt that long. The time just flew by." "My God, that's amazing." his prospects for employment would be enhanced if he could present a more aesthetic appearance. CASE #4 Since all previous dental treatment had proved un The patient was a street-wise, teen-aged Caucasian male with a dramatic aversion to dental treatment in satisfactory from an emotional and psychological aspect, the patient expressed an interest in treatment alterna general and to injections in particular. He was present tives. in my office as an alternative to the prospect of severe VISIT #1 bodily harm promised by his parents. (The dental in Pre-Op Tape surance was due to expire shortly.) The patient requested a local anesthetic in conjunc VISIT #1 tion with the treatment. M E TA M U S I C Ta p e Patient Comment: "That's pretty good. Doc. I only Two moderately large restorations were placed. felt a little pain, not bad, mind you. I'll be back." Patient Comment: "That's weird, I mean man, that's VISIT #2 weird." "Really weird." (No comment on the treat The patient again requested local anesthetic. ment.) Patient Comment; "Didn't feel a thing. Doc. That stu^s really good." CASE #5 The patient was a pre-teen, Caucasian male with no VISIT #3 history of dental fears or phobias. Since his mother was The patient did not mention local anesthetic and using the Hemi-Sync system, he expressed an interest. none was used. Four teeth were prepared for crowns. VISIT #1 Patient Comment: "Didn't feel a thing. Doc." METAMUSIC Tape Patient Conclusion: "If I knew about this, I would Two moderately large restorations were placed. have been here much sooner. I'll never wait this long Patient Comment: "Everything's fine." again." Patient Conclusion: "I could have stayed for an hour if you wanted me to." CASE #2 CASE #6 The patient was a male, middle thirties. Black, The patient was a physician, Caucasian, male, late fif employed at a managerial level. He confessed to a mor ties. No particular dental phobias. Previous dental treat bid fear of the needles used in dental treatment and had ment had been accomplished without the use of local postponed for too long. anesthetic. His entire family was participating in the VISIT #1 Hemi-Sync program, and he expressed an interest.