Support for Heel Spurs, Knee Pain, and Hemorrhoids

Ms. Tran Minh Tue, Ward 13, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, was a student of the "Igniting a New Vitality" seminar course. Before attending the course, she had suffered from many prolonged health issues: knee pain, varicose veins, excessive sweating even with light work, heel spurs and heel pain, insomnia, numb hands, discomfort when reading, shoulder pain, occasional swelling of hemorrhoids, chronic cough, and frequent nighttime urination.

After the course, she maintained daily practice by combining self-hypnosis and EFT therapy to stabilize her body. According to her sharing, the symptoms that had caused discomfort for a long time improved significantly. What surprised her even more was that she also applied the methods she learned to help 9 people reduce their motion sickness.

Ms. Tran Minh Tue's story demonstrates the practical value of learning mind-body self-care methods: learners not only listen to theory but can take the techniques home, practice regularly, observe their bodies, and use them as daily health support tools.

Multiple simultaneous symptoms, unresolved for years

Before attending "Igniting a New Vitality," Ms. Tue did not have just a single health issue. She suffered from knee pain, shoulder pain, numb hands, heel spurs, insomnia, nighttime urination, chronic cough, and eye discomfort when reading. Additionally, she had varicose veins, excessive sweating, and hemorrhoids that would occasionally swell and then subside.

When multiple symptoms persist simultaneously, the body easily falls into a state of overall fatigue. The patient not only experiences discomfort from each individual symptom but also suffers mental pressure from the feeling that "every part of my body has problems." Insomnia reduces tolerance. Pain makes movement difficult. Numb hands and shoulder pain cause inconvenience in daily activities. Hemorrhoids and nighttime urination make the patient uncomfortable in private life. Chronic cough and excessive sweating further stress the body.

Therefore, a mind-body approach not only aims to soothe each symptom but also helps the body return to a more stable state: better sleep, less tension, less fear, feeling physically lighter, and regaining belief in the ability to self-care.

Self-hypnosis and EFT – two tools Ms. Tue practices daily

After the course, Ms. Tue did not stop at "having finished learning." She practiced regularly every day. The two main methods she mentioned were self-hypnosis and EFT therapy.

Self-hypnosis helps learners bring themselves into a state of deep relaxation, focus, and receptivity to positive suggestions. In this state, the body can calm down, breathing becomes more regular, the nervous system becomes less vigilant, and learners can more easily observe their internal sensations.

EFT is typically practiced by focusing on an existing issue, naming the emotion or body sensation, combining a setup phrase with gentle tapping on certain points on the body. In the course context, EFT is used as a method to support stress release, calm emotions, and stabilize mind-body responses.

NCCIH, part of the NIH, describes relaxation techniques as practices that help produce the body's relaxation response, typically accompanied by slower breathing, lower blood pressure, and reduced heart rate; these include self-hypnosis, guided imagery, autogenic training, and breathing exercises. (NCCIH) [https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/relaxation-techniques-what-you-need-to-know]

Support for knee pain and heel spurs

Knee pain and heel pain are issues that directly affect walking. When the knee hurts, every action such as climbing stairs, sitting down, standing up, or walking for a long time can be uncomfortable. When the heel hurts, simply placing the foot on the ground becomes a pressure point. Patients tend to reduce movement, walk less, leading to weaker muscles and potentially prolonged pain perception.

In mind-body practice, the goal is not to deny the mechanical causes of pain. The goal is to help learners calm the nervous system, reduce muscle tension, reduce fear of pain, increase feelings of safety when moving, and support the body in returning to a lighter state.

NCCIH states that hypnosis has been studied in many contexts, including pain management; there is growing evidence that hypnosis may support the management of certain pain conditions, though effectiveness varies by individual and condition. (NCCIH) [https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/hypnosis]

Support for insomnia, numb hands, shoulder pain, and fatigue

Prolonged insomnia can worsen all other symptoms. When sleep is poor, the body recovers poorly, pain threshold decreases, emotions fluctuate easily, and the nervous system becomes more sensitive to discomfort. Shoulder pain, numb hands, chronic cough, or nighttime urination can also fragment sleep, making patients even more tired.

Self-hypnosis and deep relaxation are often used by students before sleep or when the body is tense. When breathing slows, muscles soften, and the mind worries less, sleep may come more easily for some individuals. Relaxation techniques are not sleeping pills, but they can help learners break the tension–insomnia–fatigue loop.

For numb hands, shoulder pain, chronic cough, or nighttime urination, patients still need medical evaluation if symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by unusual signs. Mind-body methods are most suitable as support for stress reduction, sleep improvement, and enhancing self-care ability.

Hemorrhoids and the need for medical follow-up

Ms. Tue shared that previously her hemorrhoids would occasionally swell and then subside. Hemorrhoids are a fairly common issue, which can cause pain, itching, discomfort, bleeding during bowel movements, or a feeling of obstruction in the anal area. NIDDK states that hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus or lower rectum; patients should see a doctor if they have rectal bleeding, severe pain, prolonged symptoms, or are unsure of the cause. (NIDDK) [https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/hemorrhoids]

In mind-body care, reducing stress, sleeping better, eating regularly, drinking enough water, engaging in appropriate physical activity, and avoiding straining during bowel movements can support hemorrhoid patients in daily life. However, EFT and self-hypnosis do not replace specialist evaluation in gastroenterology or proctology, especially when there is bleeding, severe pain, prolapsed hemorrhoids, or changes in bowel habits.

Helping 9 people reduce motion sickness

One thing that surprised Ms. Tue was that after learning, she used the self-therapy methods to help 9 people reduce motion sickness. For her, taking care of herself was already valuable, but being able to help others was something she could not have imagined before.

Motion sickness typically involves a mismatch between signals from the eyes, inner ear, and the body's sense of movement. People with motion sickness may experience nausea, dizziness, sweating, fatigue, headache, or vomiting. Factors such as anxiety, memories of previous motion sickness episodes, smells in the vehicle, sleep deprivation, or stress can worsen symptoms.

In such cases, methods such as slow breathing, self-hypnosis, positive suggestion, EFT, and redirecting attention may help some people reduce fear, reduce pre-trip stress, and feel more stable. However, people with severe motion sickness may still need conventional measures such as choosing an appropriate seat, looking at the horizon, avoiding reading while the vehicle is moving, eating lightly before travel, or using motion sickness medication as advised by a pharmacist or doctor.

Why can mind-body methods create change?

The body and mind are not separate. When a person worries, the body can tense up. When the body is in pain, the mind can become more fearful. When sleep is poor, emotions can become more disturbed. When stress persists, the nervous system can become more sensitive to pain, sounds, light, movement, and uncomfortable signals.

Methods such as EFT, self-hypnosis, slow breathing, and deep relaxation help learners intervene in that loop. Instead of just enduring symptoms, learners begin to know how to stop, observe, name the sensation, calm the body, use positive language, and bring the nervous system back to a safer state.

This is why many students feel physically lighter after practicing. Not every pathology disappears, but pain perception, tension levels, sleep, movement ability, and feelings of agency can change positively.

Excerpt from Ms. Tran Minh Tue's reflection

"Before, I suffered from several conditions such as: knee pain, varicose veins, excessive sweating when doing any task, even light ones, heel spurs and heel pain, insomnia, numb hands..."

"My eyes became uncomfortable when reading for about 5 minutes, reading slowly. Shoulder pain, hemorrhoids that occasionally swelled and then subsided, chronic cough, nighttime urination..."

"After I attended the 'Igniting a New Vitality' seminar at the Center, I daily combined self-hypnosis and EFT therapy methods to stabilize my body and treat myself."

"Not only that, but there was also another extremely surprising and wonderful thing: I used these self-therapy methods to help 9 people completely recover from motion sickness."

"Treating myself is one thing, but being able to easily cure others of motion sickness like that is something I myself could not have imagined."

"Igniting a New Vitality" – learning to self-care and support loved ones

The "Igniting a New Vitality" course aims to help students understand the body, understand stress, understand emotions, and learn how to practice mind-body self-care methods. When students grasp the basic techniques, they can apply them to themselves in daily life: during times of stress, insomnia, pain, anxiety, fatigue, or when needing emotional stabilization.

Some students, after practicing on themselves, can also guide family members in applying simple techniques such as slow breathing, relaxation, EFT, or positive suggestion. Helping others must be done within safe limits: not diagnosing illness, not intervening in serious conditions, and not replacing medical expertise.

Scientific and safety note

The content of this article is the personal reflection of a student after the course and her self-practice process. Results may vary depending on the individual, medical history, cause of symptoms, severity of condition, sleep, stress, ability to practice, and post-course maintenance.

Methods such as EFT, self-hypnosis, deep relaxation, slow breathing, and positive suggestion should be understood as tools to support mind-body health. They do not replace medical examination, diagnosis, medication, musculoskeletal treatment, vascular treatment, hemorrhoid treatment, respiratory treatment, urological treatment, surgery, or emergency care when necessary.

People with prolonged heel pain, swollen, hot, or red knee joints, severe varicose veins, shortness of breath, persistent cough, frequent nighttime urination, progressively worsening hand numbness, decreased vision, anal bleeding, painful prolapsed hemorrhoids, unexplained weight loss, or progressive symptoms should seek specialist evaluation. Do not stop medication or abandon treatment protocols without a doctor's guidance.

Course information

Related course: Haruva – Igniting a New Vitality

Orientation: EFT, self-hypnosis, deep relaxation, pain perception support, stress reduction, emotion stabilization, sleep improvement, mind-body health care

Instructor: Hypnosis Expert Nguyen Manh Quan

Suitable for: People with body aches, stress-related insomnia, anxiety, fatigue, tension, wanting to learn self-care methods and support loved ones within safe limits

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References

- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). Relaxation Techniques: What You Need To Know. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/relaxation-techniques-what-you-need-to-know

- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). Hypnosis. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/hypnosis

- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Hemorrhoids. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/hemorrhoids

- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About Sleep. https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about/index.html

- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), NIH. Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep-deprivation

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