by urban-acupuncture | Jan 18, 2017 | Art, Community
New exhibition featuring quilts by Sara Deever January through February 2017
SARA DEEVER
SANE QUILTS FOR A CRAZY WORLD
ARTIST STATEMENT
I stitch for self-expression and therapy. I love to play with color, stitches, line,
and texture. When I sit and sew, I find great comfort and peace. Often insights will
come as the needle moves in and out in a slow meditative way.
My grandmother was an excellent embroiderer, who insisted that my sister and I
learn. I loved it and have continued; moving from stamped purchased designs to those
of my own creation. I discovered Mariska Karasz’s book ‘Adventures in Stitches’ in
1962. Later, in the 70’s, while making patches for jeans with a variety of sayings
on them, I decided to set myself a challenge: to see if the only text I stitched all
year could be scripture. It became a prayer process that I’ve continued and which
sustained me through my years as an urban high school teacher, when many of these
pieces were sewn.
For the crazy quilt pieces, I baste together interesting fabrics that may or may not
already have stitches on them. Then I embroider the edges together fastening them to
a muslin lining, binding the edge when I’m done. For the circles, I tightly sew the
fabric ground to a macramé ring and then stitch it. Sometimes I draw shapes or text
with chalk or pencil or air-erase pen. Sometimes I just stitch what feels right,
mostly working intuitively, playing with color, shape and stitch. As I begin, I may
or may not know what the saying or final design will be.
by urban-acupuncture | Jan 1, 2017 | Acupuncture
A Remedy for Nerve Pain Treatment
It has been proven that many alternate sources of treatment actually work much better in relieving and dealing with health problems. Diabetes, which is an illness that can cause havoc with your sugar and nerves, can take a serious toll on your mental welfare and general well-being. To treat pain an alternative science like Acupuncture that works on certain medians of the body with the use of a needle helps patients suffering from nerve pain. It deals with the root cause of the problem as it does away pain and underlying illnesses. However, a trained allopathic specialist must factor in the diagnosis of the illness. Naturally, there are medications that are available, but it is not improper to consider an alternative medication that is known to improve one’s general health.
Peripheral Neuropathy has a Solution in Acupuncture
Peripheral neuropathy is a nervous disorder where the person feels numbness, pricking sensations, muscle weakness, some burning pain and extreme sensitivity to touch. A diabetic suffering from this condition invariably feels the pain on the feet and legs much before it transfers to the arms and legs. Sometimes peripheral neuropathy occurs before diabetes has been diagnosed and occasionally, it is a secondary condition of the illness. Some patients who opt for the Chinese alternative therapy have limited sensitivity to the needles because they are extremely fine and thin. The first time may bring on some discomfort but after a while, the patient accepts the needles, some even fall asleep during the treatment.
Finding the Right Median
There is a genuine belief that this Chinese treatment is extremely effective especially when for acute nerve pain. To ensure the overall benefit, a patient must try to avoid over exposure to toxins, exercise regularly, cut back on heavy food, stop smoking, avoid alcohol, reduce stress and follow a structured diet. Include the right vitamins and protein intake, under advisement. A person suffering from a chronic problem may need a couple of sittings where some feel the effect after the very first treatment. Finding the right acupuncturist is crucial to eliminating the problem from the get. This is extremely imperative because if the person does not have the credentials s/he will end up damaging the skin as well as locating incorrect touch points.
An Effective and Proven Antidote
Diabetes as an illness has a problem that affects the rest of the body. When the nerves are inflamed, problems like a basic sleep can take a toll on your health. Naturally, the person because of the lack of sleep can be irritable causing high stress, weight loss or gain, and a general feeling of unsteadiness and despair. This can also cause the blood sugar levels to go out of control because of erratic mood swings and diet, limited rest and exercise. There is no simple way to figure out what is the cause of the nerve disorder, but once diagnosed the best solution is acupuncture. In dealing with the specific nerve that is damaged or disturbed, the patient responds to the treatment. The simple fact – the treatment is effective and the individual does not need to resort to pain medication.
Contact Us For More Information
For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
