If you are recovering from a prolonged illness that has left you bedridden for an extended period of time, you may want to learn different meditation techniques to help you overcome sickness-related stress or depression and get you back on your...
The brachial plexus is a group of nerve bundles responsible for conducting nerve signals from the spinal cord to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Doctors catergorize a brachial plexus injury based on the severity of the nerve damage. Under the...
If you've never tried an alternative or complementary treatment method, reflexology and acupressure are great ways to begin. Reflexology offers total body relaxation through manipulation and massage of the feet, while acupressure boasts all the...
From the need for your mother's healing kisses to your faith in doctors, you often develop reliance upon sources outside of yourself to be responsible for your healing. Further, the commonly used reductive process of diagnosis and treatment may...
Qigong is a system of healing that has its roots in ancient Chinese philosophies about the energy, or "qi," that underlies, forms and organizes the physical world. Many different practices fall under the umbrella of qigong, including alternative...
Kosho ryu kempo is a fighting system that developed in Japan from roots that include China and Okinawa. The full system includes training in empty-hand combat, meditation, weapons, healing and philosophy. Unlike many kenpo or kempo styles, kosho...
Reflexology and acupuncture treatments can offer profound relaxation and pain relief. They can also be expensive and intimidating --- just finding a reliable practitioner is a job in itself. In the first decade of the 21st century, manufacturers...
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine identifies Ayurveda as one of the oldest systems of medicine on Earth. In India--Ayurveda's place of origin--these ancient healing techniques are still used by more than 80 percent of...
In the alternative and complementary medicine communities, it's a common saying that "everyone needs healing." According to Thomas Csordas, professor of anthropology and religion at Case Western Reserve University and author of...
Millions of Americans battle cancer every day. Unlike most other diseases, cancer results from a person's own cells turning against him. Defeating cancer is always an uphill fight, but modern medicine has provided powerful drugs to slow the growth...
Western medicine views the body in mechanical terms. The heart is a pump, the stomach a fuel tank and the kidneys filters. Correct what's wrong mechanically and you can heal illness, according to this model. Alternatively, Traditional Chinese...
Maintaining a balance between body, mind and spirit and living in harmony with nature is the basis for Native American healing practices. Traditional healers believe the distractions of modern culture distance people from their emotional life and...
Reiki is a form of holistic healing. It is not a sure-fire cure for pink eye, but Reiki methods may be used to treat the common eye infection. Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is most often caused by a virus, infection or allergy, and is highly...
The sinuses are nothing more than tiny air-filled cavities which connect the back of the nose; however, these small openings can cause big pain. Causes of a sinus headache are generally allergies or colds which result in congestion and even...
Japanese yoga, also called Shin-shin-toitsu-do, was founded by Dr. Nakamura Tempu in the early 1900s. Shin-shin-toitsu-do, which means "the way of mind and body unification," offers seated and moving meditation, breathing and stretching exercises,...
Yoga and physical therapy aren't traditionally used in combination for treating and rehabilitating injuries. However, with yoga's mind-body approach to exercise, physical therapists have discovered a variety of benefits for their clients. By...
Aromatherapy, a form of alternative medicine, utilizes aromatic oils to improve health and wellbeing. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), aromatherapy is extremely useful for relieving pain, improving mood and promoting...
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...
If you are looking for a natural, organic way to cleanse your skin without the use of prescription medication, then using an herbal supplement can be a fitting option for you to consider. Available in the form of pills, lotions, and liquid...
Maui offers sports experiences, breathtaking views, romantic sunsets, bold adventures and heavenly relaxation. Even when it rains the island promises a host of fun, healthy and enriching things to do. They include family adventures, a day at the...
Contrary to popular misconceptions, the Amish do not eschew the use of conventional medical care. In the event of a serious illness or injury, most members of the Amish community will accept medical intervention in lieu of home remedies. Folk...
Rosemary essential oil has numerous uses in the holistic practice of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is a the art of using essential oils and herbs to promote specific moods and heal certain conditions. This healing art form dates back thousands of...
Obtaining a myofascial massage certification means you are certified to perform a physical therapy technique that massages and stretches connective tissues between muscles. Pain elimination, enhancing flexibility and restoring health to these...
Guided imagery has been used for thousands of years for healing. You can explore a wide variety of techniques that use guided imagery in different ways. You may go on a journey, fight a battle, remember a past event, talk to an imaginary character...
Anxiety can present a spectrum of emotions ranging from mild worry to engulfing terror depending on the severity of the case. The Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders identifies two types of anxiety: normal, or "objective" anxiety, which occurs when...
Diet and massage therapy can work in conjunction to provide an array of benefits ranging from weight loss to a calmer outlook. Both make you feel healthier --- that is, if you follow the right diet for you and find a good massage therapist. In...
Integral yoga was founded by Swami Satchidananda with centers throughout the United States. In Integral yoga, you are told the goal of all yoga is to be able to sit still in meditation. And various cleansing techniques are taught and practiced to...
Massage therapy offers benefits both immediate and cumulative. Full-body massage offers pain relief, helps you recover from injury and provides ongoing health maintenance. If you've ever had a simple back rub, you know that it feels relaxing when...
Modern day sauna therapy stems from healing techniques that have been practiced throughout history. From the Mayan sweat houses, the Mexican temescal, the Islamic hammam, the Russian bania, the Japanese mushi-buro, the Native American sweat lodge...
The LCL is a knee injury caused by a blow like in football or rugby. Learn more about what it is and how to treat it in this medical video clip.
