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It Worked for Them, but Not for Me Answering the Why At Sample’s birthday party, we presented this question to you. Some excellent replies came in from readers, and I’m happy to share them with you.
Q: I get convinced about different health modalities I read in Sample or in Wellspring. Excited, I book an appointment with the craniosacral therapist, the reflexologist, or the chiropractor. I attend the appointment and religiously do what they advise, showing up to follow-up appointments, taking supplements, and doing exercises. And then, nothing. Nada. No results at all. Only I’m a thousand dollars poorer. How can it be that some modalities work for some people, and they don’t work for others trying to treat the very same issue? Is there any way we can predict the outcome before we try?
B. P. You ask a good question, and I think that many of us can relate. With all the truth, info, and research available, there’s absolutely no way to know in advance. Aside from davening and doing research, it’s not in your hands. The only thing you can do is ask the practitioner after how many sessions she expects to see results by, and if that many sessions pass without results, make sure to speak up and ask if you should keep going. If the practitioner urges you to keep trying, ask questions, such as to understand the process better, how many sessions, why it works, etc.
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