Sue Hitzmann's Blog (12)

I just am thrilled that so many of you comment on my blog posts. And so many of you have so many incredible things to say, such great insight!!! Now all we need is a way to get more people in the know about this site in general!!!

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One of my fascinations of the human body is DNA and Stem Cells as they are the gateway to rejuvenating health on many levels. In European research labs they have been testing different treatments ranging from

strokes and Alzheimer’s to neurological conditions and even cancer treatments.

However, most of the data obtained is from client testimonials, not published results or peer reviewed studies. That…

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There was a recent article http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/02/phys-ed-does-massage-help-after-exercise/ in the NY Times where associate professor, Michael Tschakovsky performed a study to answer this question: “Does massage increase blood

flow to muscle and/or reduce the quantity of lactic acid after

treatment?" His specialty is the study of blood flow to…

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Although I am in the midst of a busy Sunday tending to improving my business and my website, I had to look over some of my forums on the instructor's side of my site to see what was up. It's when I read

entries such as this I am excited to say MELT is helping and we are

ready to do a study directly on some benefits of MELT! See below an

entry from one of our influential MELT Instructors:

"Every year I take a physical and hope for the best. This year I was…

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Yesterday in the NY Times, Sports section there was an article "Studies Link Rare Ailment in Cartilage to Pain Pumps" that was rather unfortunate. The article was about young athletes who went in for basic shoulder surgeries like one for a torn labrum and a couple of years later developed chondrolysis - an "ailment" where the cartilage degenerates, dies and leaves the joint to grind together. As with all medical mishaps the article shows everyone from the anesthetic companies right down to the… Continue

I admit it. I am new at internet networking. Since April of last year, I now have an actual website, that sells products, explains who I am, what I do, and all about my method, MELT. I now have a blog (I've had one since April, I am just now learning how to use my blog and what it means to blog). I mean, really. With all of the time I spend doing research, living, eating, and breathing the science of the neurofascial net... who's got time for learning how to set up a hootsuite! So instead, I… Continue

Over the past 4 months, there have been more and more research studies coming out about a particular virus that is linked to Chronic Fatigue. I have seen people with chronic fatigue many, many times in my office. It is not only debilitating, most doctors up until recently call it a psychological disorder, nothing more.







But recent research is linking Chronic Fatigue to a virus called XMRV. This virus is related to the AIDS virus so most of the studies in years past were… Continue

Anatomist and theologian Gil Hedley, PhD., founder of Somanautics and Integral Anatomy, has been a profound teacher of mine. His layer by layer approach in dissection brings new meaning to whole-body connection and the inherent links from skin to bone.



In his human dissection labs, I have had the opportunity to explore the inner workings of the human body first hand. This has allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the connective tissue and connect what I sense in the body… Continue

Some people don't want to see new ideas. But new ideas are happening. Connective tissue is being viewed by some as far more than a packing material. Those in the collegiate world will dismiss the ideas that connective tissue isn't relevant when discussing posture, longevity, or movement. I disagree. I am not the scientist... I am merely a messenger and practitioner of hands-on bodywork. For the naysayers... step outside your box and take a look below.



The Architecture of the… Continue

What is inflammation? Why and where does it occur? Ask 10 different practitioners, I am not sure you would get the same answer. The best way I can explain inflammation is to tell it to you from what I feel I know about inflammation. As a practitioner, I see it in my clients as often as I see it in myself. But for me, I am obsessed with the process and learning how to ward off the bad inflammation but also harnessing the good inflammatory responses that arise. Did you even know inflammation can… Continue