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Hong Kong
To whom it may concern
I am delighted to write this message of support for Dr Susan Jamieson.
I have known her for many years as a doctor and community advocate, and was
extremely grateful for her support in providing medical supplies for free to the people
of Nepal after the earthquake in 2015.
Dr Jamieson generously funded much-needed antibiotics which my husband,
Michael Hotung, was able to take with him on the first flight back into Nepal when the
airport reopened. He brought these with him to the Shechen Tenni Dargyeling
monsastery and clinic in Kathmandu, which had become a refuge for displaced and
injured survivors.
Dr Jamieson’s compassion and support was instrumental in ameliorating some of the
severe difficulties of that time.
Yours faithfully,
Joanna Hotung
Director
Hotung Mills Education Foundation
www.hotungmills.org
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From Ervin László, Nobel Prize double nominee
“Dr.Jamieson is a pioneer of the new paradigm in health, integrative, taking the
whole person into account in the context of the new reality which is a whole-reality. It
is the ancient, time-honoured but nearly forgotten reality. We are whole-beings in a
whole-world, interacting on multiple levels, from the tiniest and subtlest, to the largest
and most evident.
We are healthy when we are whole, and Dr.Jamieson shows us the way to be whole.
Her book is a signpost to the healing that is the hallmark of the new thinking that will
save us — from ourselves, and from the consequences of the mindless
fragmentation that besets our world. It helps us to return to the true source of our
being: the being of nature and of the universe. Reading her and learning from her
wisdom and experience paves the way to our individual wellbeing and collective
salvation.
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Larry Dossey, M.D., physician and author
“I love Medical to Mystical
“Dr.Susan Jamieson’s insights into role of light in healing are both profound and rare
in today’s medicalized, technological world. Her knowledge is based in solid
science, much of which has been neglected in conventional medicine. She
possesses the wisdom of healers throughout history — that mind and body are a
whole, and that consciousness is a vital factor in health.”
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VOICE OF AMERICA. 17 TH OCT 2023
TO WHO IT MAY CONCERN
When I first got to know Dr Sue Jameson, she was already very involved in a project that
arranged birthday parties for disadvantaged children in Hong Kong. She was passionate
about providing care and hope for those in need. It didn’t surprise me at all that just a few
days after the devastating December 2004 earthquake and tsunami, Dr. Susan was
organizing a medical mission to aid victims in Sri Lanka. The news organization I work for,
Voice of America, was able to reach her there, and she shared the suffering she saw with
our audience.
Kate Pound Dawson
Senior Editor and content manager, VOA,
Washington D.C.
Contact- dawsonkp@yahoo.com
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One of many articles, Hong Kong South China morning Post
FROM THE EXPERTS
Why stress chills your hands and feet, kills your libido and upsets your tummy
By Dr Susan Jamieson
Feeling cold? Does your tummy feel upset? Is there a persistent lack of desire? These common
symptoms could be caused by stress. Chronic stress wreaks havoc on our bodies, and we’re only now getting a clearer understanding of its wide-ranging effects.
Stress, we know, affects the heart, the immune system and mood, but its influence extends far beyond. The way our bodies respond to stress — and the hormonal and neurochemical changes it creates —will ultimately determine how much damage chronic stress inflicts. Firstly, it affects blood circulation, causing vasoconstriction (narrowing of the blood vessels), which is why your
hands and feet get cold.
Stress and chilling One of the most important areas where stress affects circulation is in
the extremities – hands and feet. When stress hormones are released into the bloodstream, they signal blood vessels to constrict. This cuts down blood flow to the periphery (extremities), leading to coldness.
The sympathetic nervous system is activated, causing the release of norepinephrine, which constricts blood vessels. As circulation decreases in the extremities, the hands and feet become cold. Researchers have found the same pattern in men and women; in both cases, stress caused a significant decrease in blood flow in the fingers and toes.
In addition, during periods of stress the body shifts blood away from the extremities to the core to protect vital organs. The peripheral blood vessels shut down, allowing blood to redirect to areas crucial for survival. Misleading cues Stress can cause vasoconstriction and decreased blood flow to the extremities. However, this is only part of the problem. Stress affects our bodies in such unpredictable ways that it’s difficult to say whether symptoms are directly or indirectly caused by stress, especially when, although feeling chilly or uncomfortable, your core body temperature is normal.
The chronic muscle tension stress produces can also cause discomfort. Chronic stress causes
the muscles to tighten, leading to aches and pains in the body. These changes may also cause reduced mobility and increased stiffness. The increased tension can make it difficult to do everyday activities, and even result in debilitating discomfort.
Stress also has a major impact on sex drive and fertility in women. Studies show that stress has a
significant negative effect on libido and menstrual cycle regularity. However, there may be different mechanisms at work affecting sexuality in males and females. Studies show that stress hormones disrupt the hormonal balance needed for normal sexual function. They also reduce the production of lubricating fluids.
The impact of stress on digestion is complex. Stress changes how the body uses energy. These energy changes can lead to digestive problems, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. These changes are linked to reduced blood flow and gut motility.
Stress also alters the gut microbiome, which affects the balance of bacteria in the digestive system.
Stress impacts the entire body. It is important to manage stress to improve your overall health.
However, changes in the circulation, which stress causes, are sometimes overlooked. Therefore,
it is important to understand the impact of stress on these systems, so you know what to look for. It is essential to address and manage your stress levels to improve your physical and mental wellbeing. The information in this article is intended for educational purposes only.
Stress has a profound impact on sexual function and fertility in women and men. It can disrupt
menstruation and reduce libido. Changes in hormonal levels can reduce sexual desire. The specific mechanisms through which stress affects sexuality are complex and still not fully understood.
Stress significantly impacts fertility in both women and men, though the mechanisms are not
fully understood. However, it is well-known that stress reduces the production of sex hormones,
leading to hormonal imbalances that affect fertility. These include reduced libido, irregular periods and difficulties getting pregnant. There’s much we still don’t know, and much
more research is needed. But what we already know is enough to emphasise the importance of stress management for couples trying to conceive.
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Foreign correspondents club magazine after tsunami work
