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Glossary
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Acupuncture
Thin, solid, sterile stainless-steel needles are inserted into
specific points to stimulate the body's natural energy (Qi or
Chi). In 1997, the National Institutes of Health officially recognized
acupuncture as an effective treatment for pain and nausea. |
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Chinese Medicine
A holistic perspective on health and
illness which treats the relationship of a symptom to the person
as a whole. Traditional Chinese medicine encompasses a vast range
of therapies including acupuncture, herbs, bodywork, exercise
and diet. |
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Energy Healing
A physically non-invasive therapy that seeks to restore the natural,
smooth flowing nature of the body's energetic field by releasing
stagnant, excessive and/or depleted energies from the body and
its cells. |
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Herbal Therapy
Natural plants or plant-based substances
are used to treat a range of illnesses and to enhance the functioning
of the body's systems. Though herbal therapy is not a licensed
professional modality in the U.S., herbs are prescribed by a
range of practitioners, form holistic M.D.s to acupuncturists
to naturopaths. |
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Magnetic Field Therapy
Magnetic field therapy diagnoses and
treats both physical and emotional pain; it relieves symptoms
and retards the cycle of new disease. It is a safe, drugless
and painless therapy often used to work on tissue and bone damage
conditions. A low-frequency magnetic field is directed to a particular
area, penetrating every single cell in its range. The magnetic
energy influences the ions within the cell, enhancing ion exchange
and thus improving the cell's use of oxygen. This helps the healing
and regeneration process. |
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Medical-Holistic
Differing from traditional allopathic
(Western) medicine, holistic medicine looks at the whole person,
including analysis of physical, nutritional, environmental, emotional,
social, spiritual and lifestyle values. It encompasses all stated
modalities of diagnosis and treatment including drugs and surgery,
if no safe alternative exists. It also focuses on education and
self-responsibility to achieve balance and well being. |
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Medical-Osteopathic
Osteopathy is an established recognized
system of diagnosis and treatment, which lays its main emphasis
on the structural and functional integrity of the body. It is
distinctive by the fact that it recognizes that much of the pain
and disability that we suffer from stems from abnormalities in
the function of the body structure as well as damage caused to
it by disease. |
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Meditation
A mental technique for deep relaxation, meditation helps to focus
and calm the mind. It may be used to heal the body, quiet the
mind, and provide a sense of inner balance. |
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Naturopathic
Medicine
Adhering to the principles of holistic
medicine, naturopathic doctors can use various natural methods
to treat patients, including nutritional supplements, herbal
medicine, homeopathy and lifestyle counseling. In many states,
naturopathic doctors (ND) are legally defined as physicians licensed
to diagnose and treat in a general family practice. Some NDs
are also licensed midwives or licensed acupuncturists. Note:
It is recommended that you ask the Practitioner their background
and credentials. |
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Neuro-Linguistic Programming
(NLP)
A technique to determine how a person uses the language of the
mind to consistently achieve a specific and desired outcome.
NLP practitioners look for clues in a person's set speech and
behavior patterns and then provide the mental tools that clients
can use to alter that behavior. NLP has been used in work with
phobias, learning disabilities, addictive behavior, as well as
the development of more desirable, constructive behavioral patterns. |
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Nutritional Therapy
Nutritionists counsel clients on a
wide variety of issues ranging from proper levels of vitamins,
minerals and other nutrients to weight loss, food allergies and
optimal health. Many follow a "whole foods" approach
to proper diet. |
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Reiki
A scientific method which Practitioners use light hand placements
to activate and balance the life-force energy (also known as
chi ["chee"] or prana]. Reiki can be used to treat
emotional and mental distress as well as chronic and acute physical
pain. |
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Spirituality
Having the nature of spirit, soul. God, sometimes religion or
a higher consciousness. |
