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...
Herbology by definition is the study of plants for their medicinal, curative or tonic properties. Many cultures have used herbs for medicine, and they are the basis for many of our pharmaceutical drugs in modern medicine. A revived interest in...
Chronic high blood pressure causes heart disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disorders, retinopathy, kidney disease and other health problems. A large study reported in the journal "Hypertension" in 1995 reported that 24 percent of the U.S. adult...
Vitamins and minerals testing is important to determine your nutritional health profile and identify any abnormal levels of nutrients associated with disease; either too little or too much of a particular vitamin or mineral can indicate dietary...
Holistic therapy is a general term that refers to a variety of therapies striving to treat patients as a whole on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. At times the term is used interchangeably with integrative medicine or complementary and...
Holistic nutrition focuses on a natural approach to a healthy diet and considers the individual as a whole, including all aspects of his lifestyle, according to holisticnutrition.com. This natural approach incorporates emotional, spiritual and...
Thermography is a non-invasive medical technique that scans the body to detect certain illnesses and medical conditions. Many reflexology clinics and alternative medical practitioners, such as chiropractors, offer this service. Reflexology is an...
Mold thrives in shady, damp situations in temperatures ranging from 70 to 90 degrees F. Indoors, mold finds its way to basements, bathrooms and kitchens. Most people remain blissfully unaware that they're living among mold spores, while others...
Stiff and painful joints result from a variety of causes. Athletes may sustain joint injuries while playing sports, and people of all ages suffer joint pain from arthritis. Dr. A. Econs, medical Director of Allergy Medical UK, says a high...
Fingernails are a type of modified skin, and often provide clues to your health status. The nails are made of keratin, a type of protein found the in the skin and hair. Nails help protect your fingers and toes. Chiropractor and holistic health...
Affecting eight out of 10 women, cellulite is a skin condition in which the layer of fat cells just beneath the skin presses against weakened connective tissue that covers the fat layer, resulting in a dimpled appearance on the skin's surface. The...
The late Dr. Thurman Fleet, a chiropractor and holistic health enthusiast, wrote “The Inner Klean Diet,” during the 1930s to help his patients experience better health. Fleet founded the Concept-Therapy Institute, a...
Tension headaches are the most common form of headaches, and are typically caused by contracted muscles in the neck, jaw, scalp or shoulders, report doctors at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Stress is usually the primary cause, but...
According to the American Migraine Foundation, 12 percent of Americans suffer from migraines. One in four families has an affected member. Combined medical costs, work time-loss and decreased productivity are estimated to impact the U.S. economy...
