Many cultures use putative energy fields, also known as biofields, for alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture. The theory is that a subtle energy form, or life force, infuses people. This energy has varying names depending on the...
A balanced yoga practice combines standing and seated poses, twists, back bends and side bends. The various poses, also called asanas, position your body at different angles and planes to harmonize your energy and release tight areas. Asymmetrical...
A variety of massage techniques are available, and Thai yoga massage combines yoga and deep-tissue massage to help a person achieve peace. An assistive practice, the massage therapist guides the person being massaged through a series of fluid...
Cupping is a massage modality that finds its roots in traditional Chinese medicine. The practice uses glass cups to create a vacuum seal on areas of the body. The suction created by this seal brings blood to the surface of the skin and is thought...
Withdrawal symptoms and cravings from quitting smoking are only temporary -- they do go away in time. Yoga techniques can provide help in weathering the storm, keeping you placid and reinforcing your self-image as a smoke-free individual. Various...
Exercise is a simple and effective way to increase your sex drive and overall satisfaction with your sex life. Exercise can reduce stress, release endorphins, improve body image and sense of self and can positively impact your hormones.
Popularized in the United States in 1953 by Liu Gui-zheng when he wrote "Practice On Qigong Therapy," qi gong is an ancient martial art technique that originated in the monasteries of China more than 5,000 years ago, according to Shen Nong. They...
Asian massage modalities focus on more than the muscles and tissue of your body. Massage styles like Tui-Na and Shiatsu aim to balance the internal energy that flows throughout and controls the body. If you want to incorporate Asian massage...
Shiatsu is the Japanese word for finger pressure. It is one of the oldest forms of hands-on healing. The foundation of shiatsu is the concept of meridians, pathways in our body where energy flows. The purpose of shiatsu is to remove any...
Tai Chi Chi Kung, also referred to as Qigong, is a traditional Chinese self-healing art, according to the Qigong Institute. The term comes from the Chinese words "chi" or "qi," meaning energy, and "gong" or "kung," which means to cultivate....
Considered healing arts, acupuncture and acupressure form the cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine. The practices follow ancient principles that redirect and balance the energy flow of the body, restoring health. Acupuncture and acupressure...
The Chinese have practiced qi gong for more than 5,000 years. This ancient discipline combines mental concentration, breathing techniques and body movements to encourage the "vital energy" flow through our bodies. Qi gong exercises teaches you to...
In Sanskrit, the word "chakras" means invisible, spinning energy wheels that represent a person's energy flow. There are seven chakras in the human body -- from the base of your spine to your forehead -- and if one or more become blocked, your...
Acupuncturists may practice acupuncture of the ears, or auricular therapy, to relieve several illnesses that occur throughout the body. By inserting needles or applying other instruments to certain points on the ear called meridians, practitioners...
Popular oriental massage modalities include Tui-na (Chinese), Shiatsu (Japanese) and Thai massage. According to the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, these Eastern massage methods seek to control the flow of energy throughout the...
Acupressure is a type of traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM, that involves the application of pressure to points on the body. The points, called acupoints, are located along lines of energy flow called meridians. According to TCM, stress,...
Acupuncture is one of the many ways smokers try to quit smoking. As with other methods, some people succeed and some don't. There are those who have to try it more than once in order to kick the habit. But it is worth a try. It may just depend on...
The word "chakra" is a Sanskrit word meaning "wheel" or "vortex" that dates back to ancient Egypt and India. Chakras refer to the seven energy centers that are believed to control the flow of energy in our bodies and affect the way we receive...
Acupuncture and herbal medicine are two forms of traditional Chinese medicine that are often administered together. While acupuncture treats energy flow blockages along the body's meridians, Chinese herbs are used to pinpoint particular conditions...
Acupuncture has been used to treat a multitude of body aches and pains for thousands or years. It is believed to have begun more than 2,500 years ago in China. It is known as an Eastern approach to healing the body using a family of techniques to...
The exact nature of the state to which the term "enlightenment" refers is the subject of perennial debate, but most people agree it is an exalted one. Remembering this, you must take any assertion that it can be achieved through a healing modality...
Reiki is an ancient Japanese technique for reducing stress. A reiki practitioner, by placing his hands on or near the patient, channels "ki," or life force energy, to the patient to promote well-being and healing. Reiki is technically not massage,...
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice that involves the insertion of thin needles into the skin at different points in the body. It is thought that acupuncture works by balancing the flow of energy---called qi or chi---that moves through the...
The risk of an adverse reaction from an acupuncture treatment is low, but after a deep session you may experience a feeling of lightheadedness or dizziness. Unless it's accompanied by severe nausea or vertigo, mild dizziness is probably a natural...
Typical oriental massage styles are similar in that they focus on the body's invisible energy rather than specific muscles or physical features. Massage has been incorporated into traditional Asian medical practices for thousands of years. When...
Having face and neck pain is a pain. Whether acute or chronic, whether its cause relates to something you did or is due to factors out of your control, living with this type of pain is difficult. To make matters worse, available pain medications...
Shiatsu massage is specific in approach and utilizes pressure points that correspond to different organs and energy pathways throughout the body. Shiatsu massage reinvigorates the circulatory system and decreases muscular tension. Rooted in...
Oriental massage is a general category of massage therapy that refers to techniques developed over hundreds or thousands of years in various parts of Asia. Many forms of oriental massage have their origins in China. The techniques as they are...
Naturopathy is an alternative and non-invasive form of treatment for healing various physical or mental health concerns, such as anxiety. Naturopathy is considered a holistic approach that utilizes one or a combination of healing techniques such...
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