Psoriasis in Oriental medicine is considered a Blood Heat disorder. This is a metaphor indicating that an inflammatory process is taking place in the bloodstream, manifesting as red, itchy, scaly patches on the skin. Thus, acupuncture points that...
Eczema is a skin condition that causes inflammation, scaling and itching of the skin. When proper treatment is not followed, eczema can leave extensive scarring due to tissue injury. Scarring is unsightly and difficult to treat, especially when...
If you have had a cut or other direct injury to your skin, the healing process may have left a scar. A scar is a mark created during the healing process after skin injury. Your skin is very delicate, and any surgery, burn or injury can cause the...
Reiki is a healing art where a practitioner is the channel for the receiver to find healing on a whole body, mind and soul level through the energy work of the Universal Power. The practitioner serves as an open channel for the Universal Power,...
Prayer and meditation can play a significant role in your overall health and well-being. Each is a safe and easy way to reduce stress that can lead to medical complications ranging from anxiety and high blood pressure to allergies, asthma, chronic...
Shamballa Reiki, also called the Shamballa Multidimensional Healing System, is a method of energy healing. Shamballa practitioners claim that the energy of Shamballa works on all levels of an individual’s being, including the physical body...
Biocutis, the manufacturer of BIOSKINREPAIR serum, claims it to be effective through the utilization of its key ingredient, Helix Aspersa Muller, a mucus secretion from the snail known as Cryptomphalus aspersa. According to a 2007 report published...
Aloe vera comes from the aloe plant and its use dates back to ancient Egypt. Research has shown aloe vera gel to be effective for treatment of minor burns and abrasions, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine....
Your workouts should be challenging -- pushing your body is the only way to see progress. There is, however, such a thing as pushing too far. A good training program should have rest periods scheduled just like workouts are scheduled, or you risk...
Stress often causes symptoms such as headaches, overeating, anxiety, substance abuse and depression. Acupressure, a form of traditional Chinese medicine, is used as a self-healing modality as well as by holistic medical practitioners to help ease...
Laser tattoo removal is typically done because people have regrets about the tattoo they've gotten or because the tattoo was poorly or incorrectly done. The Tattoo Health website states that, as of 2007, some 10 million Americans had gotten...
Fennel is a perennial plant that is commonly consumed as a vegetable. Its seeds are used as both a flavoring and medicinal herb. Both the plant and the seeds have a slight licorice taste. The seeds may be eaten directly or taken as either an...
Alternate treatment for all types of prostatitis begins with diet. It is the "medicine" part of the treatment. "Bodywork" is a collective term to describe modalities applied to the outside of the body to relieve pain and suffering and bring...
A bone spur, or osteophyte, is an extra piece of bone that grows on top of an existing bone. It is usually the result of the body trying to heal an injury. Bone spurs are smooth structures, but they can rub against or compress surrounding muscles,...
In the field of alternative medicine, reiki is a form of therapeutic healing intended to help bolster the patient's own healing abilities to cure all manner of maladies. Although there are typically no side effects involved with reiki, some...
Vitamins provide the necessary building blocks for the body to repair tissues damaged by wounds. Healing is a complex process that involves several body systems, including the cardiovascular and digestive systems. The immune system helps to...
According to doctors at the Mayo Clinic, most moles are harmless clusters of pigmented skin, although some moles can be malignant. After they are removed, the tissue routinely is sent to a lab to be tested for cancer. Most people have moles...
A vasectomy is a simple procedure that seals the tubes that carry sperm into semen. This procedure is a method of birth control for men. Although the procedure is simple and recovery time is relatively quick, there are some precautions that need...
Caring for piercings properly helps minimize your risk of infection and keeps the hole open. Your piercer can replace your belly button ring for you, but you can also change your jewelry yourself. Captured bead rings and curved barbells are the...
The muscles of the upper back can be stretched, twisted and torn during a sports or accidental injury. Damage to muscles such as the rhomboid major, rhomboid minor and trapezius, which help to support the spine and shoulders, can cause extreme...
Cartilage falls into three types within the human body, categorized by strength, structure and elasticity. A living tissue lining the bony surface of joints, cartilage provides shock absorption and enables your joints to bear your body's weight...
Grief is different for everyone who experiences it, but in the 1960s Elizabeth Kubler-Ross outlined five stages that a person will typically go through to one degree or another as they feel the loss of a loved one. Some people will progress...
Burning Feet Syndrome is a sensation of burning in the feet, and is also accompanied by swelling or reddening in some cases. It's common in people with circulatory or nervous system disorders such as diabetes or high blood pressure. The condition...
Reiki is the Japanese term for a specific form of energy healing that incorporates both physical contact to channel energy through a practitioner to a client and distance healing methods. By focusing on energy and symbols to shape that energy,...
Tattoos are designed to be permanent, so removing them is a delicate procedure that must be done by trained professionals. Advances in laser technology have made laser tattoo removal a safe method that helps many individuals rid themselves of...
Conventional massage therapy involves kneading the soft muscular tissues to relieve pain and soreness. Spiritual massage therapy, on the other hand, is a holistic practice that treats the mind and spirit as well as the body. This holistic approach...
Elbow pain after doing a tricep workout can involve various parts of the elbow, including the tendons, joints, ligaments and bones. It can be extremely painful and debilitating, making even simple movements like lifting your child or pet...
Erosion in the gastric or stomach lining is referred to as peptic ulcer disease (PUD). It is a common disease that affects approximately 10 percent of the U.S. population. Risk factors increase the likelihood of acquiring the disease and...
Stretching is a necessary part of the healing and rehabilitation process for those who have experienced a shoulder injury or surgical procedure. Stretching maintains function, mobility and range of motion in the injured joint. Your doctor or...
Release tension and stress by learning how to do a diagonal stretch in Shiatsu Massage with expert massage therapy tips in this free video.