Muscle Energy Therapy, or MET, consists of osteopathic techniques used by therapists to help relax the muscles and stretch the joints. In their book "Trigger Points and Muscle Chains in Osteopathy," Philipp Richter and Eric Hebge write that these...
The Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) discipline has much to offer an individual searching for adjunct treatments for cancer. These include body, mind, spirit therapies, biologically based therapies, manipulative or "body-based"...
Healing Touch and Reiki are hands-on healing modalities that are categorized under the umbrella term of energy medicine. While both methods involve the interaction, movement and transfer of energy through the hands of the healer to the client, the...
According to the American Pain Foundation, pain results in close to 40 million annual doctor visits. Chronic pain refers to pain that persists for more than six months or after an injury has healed. Neuropathic pain, or nerve pain, results from...
If you've visited a naturopath, massage therapist, osteopath or other holistic practitioner, you might have experienced muscle testing, which is a diagnostic tool that uses pressure to test for muscle weakness. A holistic practitioner uses muscle...
Knowing what to expect during your massage appointment may increase your comfort level. Massage and its many types are highly accessible. Knowing what you want ahead of time is not as important as you may think. According to the American Massage...
If you suffer from foot pain, it can affect your ability to perform basic tasks, from running errands to cooking a meal. In traditional Chinese medicine, the feet are especially important because they contain a high concentration of pressure...
Like yoga and the martial arts, the practice of Qi Jong has its roots in the Far East. Passed down through time by its teachers and followers, Qi Jong has emerged in modern North America as a mind/body system. Its practice is devoted to ensuring...
Motion sickness, also known as kinetosis or travel sickness, is a common, condition that can cause nausea, vomiting, sweating, headaches and fatigue. It stems from a conflict between perception in your eyes and sensation, or balance, in your ears...
The body derives chemical energy by breaking chemical bonds found in proteins, carbohydrates, fats and other ingested foods and nutrients. Metabolism refers to chemical reactions that occur at the cellular and molecular level for energy...
Reiki is a Japanese method of alternative healing that involves channeling energy both through physical contact and distance in order to provide healing and pain relief. An attunement involves a reiki master opening a client's channels at the...
In “The Flower Healer,” Barbara Olive describes flower remedies as infusions made from floating plants or flowers in water, usually under particular sun conditions, that are prepared in liquid tinctures. The first flower essences were...
The Weston A. Price Foundation, an organization that advocates a traditional diet based on whole foods and pasture-raised animals, claims that its diet can help adrenal insufficiency and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It asserts that a diet...
Magnetic therapy is an ancient method of natural healing that utilizes the energy of magnetism that is important to human existence and overall health. Magnetic field lines flow from the north pole to the south pole and are composed of metal...
Acne is an embarrassing and often times painful condition. Treating it can be time consuming and expensive, often with little or no results. Technology and research have lead to new treatments and procedures that give you a better shot at winning...
With modern medicine and emerging technology, reducing and treating acne has become easier. Today, several over-the-counter and prescription medications can help treat acne as well certain therapies. Dermatologists can recommend and prescribe...
Diabetes is a disorder that affects how your body uses blood glucose. Blood glucose, or blood sugar, is the body's source of energy and different therapies are available to assist glucose utilization depending on the type and severity of the...
The holistic umbrella covers a number of treatment modalities, from the fairly well-known herbal and homeopathic treatments to the more obscure vibrational or energy-based therapies such as Reiki or color therapy. Holistic medicine can work in...
Tinnitus is characterized by ringing, whooshing and clicking sounds in your ears. It is a symptom of an underlying problem with your ears, often associated with hearing loss. Tinnitus is related to exercise in different ways. It can be a symptom...
Chakra balancing is an ancient practice that has gained popularity in recent years. It is a form of energy therapy used in holistic health practice and related exercises are often incorporated into other holistic health practices such as yoga,...
Oriental massage therapy, also known as Asian massage therapy or Eastern massage therapy, incorporates the body, mind and spirit, including the energy of the body, according to the American Organization of Bodywork Therapies of Asia. It is based...
A number of laser and light therapies show potential as effective acne treatments, according to the Mayo Clinic. Pulsed light and heat energy therapy has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat mild to moderate acne. The...
Acupressure is a form of energy therapy similar to acupuncture, but without needles. It focuses on pressure points on the body that are said to correspond to organs, muscles and tissues, releasing stagnant energy and promoting well-being....
Nicknamed the "city that never sleeps," New York City offers a variety of activities that provide exercise and encourage wellness. Whether you're traveling to the city for a weekend adventure or looking for something new to try out, there is...
Bethel is a charming mountain village located in the Mahoosuc Mountains and Androscoggin River Valley of western Maine. A premier four-season recreational area, Bethel also boasts a thriving downtown district with shopping, eclectic dining options...
A fundamental energy therapy technique, homolateral patterning exercises are a series of movements that encourage your body's energies to cross over from one side of the body to the other. Walking, or marching in time with your arms swinging...
Toxins may be introduced into the body through internal processes, like digestion, and by external sources, like environmental pollution. The body uses natural mechanisms, such as sweating, defecating and urinating, to release these toxins. If...
Before choosing laser light acne treatment for acne, consider all aspects and alternatives to make an informed decision as to whether or not the procedure is right for you. Your dermatologist can help decide if your acne may benefit from these...
Proponents of inversion therapy argue that the constant pressure on the spine exerted by gravity is a leading contributor to chronic back pain. Inverting the body reverses this pressure, allowing the spine to decompress. Spinal decompression is...
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Intraocular melanoma is a form of eye cancer that can be very deadly. Get expert tips and advice on preventing and treating eye cancer in this video.
