Acupuncture
The treatment of disorders by inserting needles into the skin at points where the flow of energy is thought to be blocked.
Alternative Medicine
Any number of various systems of healing and treating disease (as chiropractic, homeopathy or faith healing) not included in the traditional medical curricula taught in the U.S. and Britain.
Alternative Medicine Massage Therapy
A form of massage in which pressure is applied to parts of the feet and hands in order to promote relaxation and healing elsewhere in the body
Applied Kinesiology
A method of diagnosing malfunctioning organs and what the effect of substances on the body is or would be by testing whether certain muscles are weakened or not.
Aromatherapy
The use of fragrances to affect or alter a person’s mood or behavior. Also, a treatment of facial skin by the application of fragrant floral and herbal substances.
Art Therapy
A nonverbal form of communication that serves to develop physical, emotional, psychological and/or learning skills through therapeutic art experiences. Artistic talent is not important but rather visual expression using a variety of art materials as the tool of this expression. Art making can enhance self esteem, gain skill for cognitive and physical development and improve social skills.
B.E.S.T. (Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique)
A non-forceful hands-on technique that re-establishes the full potential of the body.
Bioterrain Laboratory
A laboratory system designed to measure physiological changes in body fluids such as urine, saliva and blood.
Cardiology
The medical study of the structure, function and disorders of the heart.
Chakra
A center of activity that receives, assimilates and expresses life force energy. The word chakra literally translates as wheel or disk and refers to a spinning sphere of bioenergetic activity emanating from the major nerve ganglia branching forward from the spinal column. There are six of these wheels stacked in a column of energy that spans from the base of the spine to the middle of the forehead. It is the six major charkas that correlate with basic states of consciousness.
Chiropractic system of healing
A medical system based on the theory that disease and disorders are caused by a misalignment of the bones, especially in the spine, that obstructs proper nerve functions.
Coaching
A method of redirecting, instructing and training a person or group of people, with the aim to achieve some goal or develop specific skills.
Cold Laser Therapy
The treatment of disorders using laser beams to stimulate the body’s acupoints.
Collaborative law
Parties and their attorneys work on resolving their disputes by agreement, which is submitted to the appropriate court for approval rather than litigation.
Community of well-beings
A community of well-beings is a social group sharing an environment <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_environment> with shared interests. In this <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human> community, intent <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intention> , belief <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belief> , resources <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_resource> and needs <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Need_assessment> are present, affecting the identity <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Identity_%28social_science%29> of the participants and their degree of cohesiveness.
Complementary Medicine
Non-mainstream medical treatments: a range of therapies based on the holistic treatment of physical disorders, generally addressing the causes of diseases rather than their symptoms and also taking steps in the prevention of disease. The term embraces therapies such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and homeopathy.
Cranio-Sacral Therapy
A treatment in alternative medicine that identifies and reduces perceived restrictions in movement of the dural sheath and in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid as a means of restoring well being.
Cupping
Use of cupping glass: a historical medical practice in which a cupping glass was used to increase the blood supply to an area of the skin.
Detoxification
The process of removing or transforming poison: the process of removing a toxic substance from something or counteracting its toxic effects.
Early Neutral Evaluation
The use of a neutral or impartial third party to provide an objective evaluation, sometimes in writing, of the strengths and weaknesses of a case. Under this method, the parties will usually make informal presentations to the neutral party to highlight their respective cases or positions.
Electrodermal Screening (EDS)
A tool that detects toxins, altered organ function and imbalances in the body.
Energy Work
The gentle touch of the therapist's hands facilitates a flow of subtle energy to areas of tension, trauma and injury. Blocked energy in your body is released, promoting deep relaxation and an enhanced capacity to experience life.
Feng Shui
The study of environmental balance: a Chinese system that studies people's relationships to their environment, especially their home or workspace, in order to achieve maximum harmony with the spiritual forces believed to influence all places.
First Line Therapy
A therapeutic lifestyle is based on the premise that many chronic conditions associated with aging-weight gain, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, as well as several forms of cancer, are not inevitable outcomes of the aging process. Instead, these diseases are largely preventable simply by making sound lifestyle choices.
Gastrology
The art or science of caring for the stomach either medically or gastronomically.
Gluten-free diet
Diet prescribed to treat celiac disease; eliminates such foods as wheat and rye and oats and beans and cabbage and turnips and cucumbers that are rich in gluten.
Green
Advocating protection of environment: supporting or promoting the protection of the environment. Produced in an environmentally and ecologically friendly way, by using renewable resources.
Healing Touch
A holistic energy therapy that emphasizes compassionate, heart-centered care in which the Healing Touch provider and client are equal partners in facilitating health and healing. Healing Touch providers use gentle, non-invasive touch to influence and support the human energy system within and surrounding the body.
Holistic
Emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole.
Homeopathy complementary disease treatment system
Complementary disease-treatment system in which a patient is given minute doses of natural substances that in larger doses would produce symptoms of the disease itself.
Innate Wisdom
The body has an inborn ability to heal itself at all levels. Innate wisdom is the intelligence that drives the body and mind toward balance. It is that which animates you. It has a clear record of all of your genetic information, your experiences, your emotions, your physical, mental and spiritual ailments, since the time of your conception. While it would be impossible for you to remember or even know all of those details, your innate wisdom knows everything that makes you, you; and it knows what areas of the body and mind must be addressed to achieve balance for healing.
Integrated Energy Therapy (IET)
Energy blocks in the system create physical, emotional, mental and spiritual imbalance that may be relieved by directing energy to specific IET power points. IET works at the emotional level and correlates the emotion to a physical region and the human energy field, where it can be released.
Integrative Medicine
Integrative medicine conveys the idea that the practice of traditional Western medicine and alternative therapies are integrated.
Iridology
Iridology is a method of diagnosis in alternative medicine wherein a patient's physical health is determined by examination of the iris of his eye. Iridologists claim that tissue changes in different areas of the iris correspond to damage and disease in different organs and systems throughout the body. Practitioners use iridology to diagnose a wide variety of diseases and ailments, including heart, liver and kidney diseases, injuries, problems with metabolism and stress.
Life, Wellness and Eco-Directory
A service targeting businesses that contribute to the health of individuals, family, community and planet. Placing your business listing in this directory provides you with a certainty that you are speaking with like-minded people who are searching for answers and looking for services that help them obtain answers to their health and well being questions.
Low-Level Laser Therapy
The use of low level lasers for multiple procedures from accelerated healing to pain management. Low-level laser therapy has been proven to be effective in accelerating healing, significantly reducing the time required to heal. Low-level laser therapy is also being widely used as an effective pain management tool and to treat sprains, joint pain, and other injuries.
Lymphatic Massage
A technique used to help increase lymph flow. Increased lymph flow removes harmful substances from the tissues and increases immune function. Lymphatic massage can be useful in cases of edema, sports injury or for people experiencing a sluggish immune system or those suffering from a lack of energy.
Musculoskeletal
The human musculoskeletal system consists of the human skeleton, made by bones attached to other bones with joints, and skeletal muscle attached to the skeleton by tendons.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release refers to the manual massage technique for stretching <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stretching> the fascia <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascia> (tissue responsible for maintaining structural integrity in a human body) and releasing bonds between fascia <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascia> , integument <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integument> (an enveloping layer of an organism or one of its parts), and muscles <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle> with the goal of eliminating pain <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pain> , increasing range of motion <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Range_of_motion> and sense of balance.
Natural Foods
Generally refers to food that has undergone minimal processing and that contains no artificial additives such as preservatives or artificial coloring. The term “natural” has no official or legal definition except for meat and poultry products as defined by the US Department of Agriculture. Meat and poultry products carrying the “natural” claim must not contain any artificial flavoring, color ingredients, chemical preservatives, or synthetic ingredients, and are only “minimally processed” defined by USDA as a process that does not fundamentally alter the raw product.
Naturopathy
A drug-free medical treatment: a system of medicine founded on the belief that diet, mental state, exercise, breathing, and other natural factors are central to the origin and treatment of disease
Neurology
A medical <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical> specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Specifically, it deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of disease involving the central <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_nervous_system> , peripheral <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peripheral_nervous_system> , and autonomic nervous systems <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomic_nervous_system> , including their coverings, blood vessels and all effecter tissue, such as muscle.
Nuerolinguistic Programming
The study of the structure of subjective experience. It studies the patterns (programming) created by the interaction between the brain (neuro), language (linguistic) and the body. This interaction produces both effective and ineffective behavior and is responsible for the processes behind both human excellence and pathology.
Omega 3
Fatty acid with potential health benefits: a long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid with a double bond at the third carbon. Sources of Omega 3 include fish oils, seeds, and whole grains. Uses of Omega 3 include prevention of such conditions as high cholesterol, heart disease and arthritis.
Orthopaedic
Of, relating to, or employed in orthopedics. Also, marked by or affected with a skeletal deformity, disorder or injury.
Pedorthic
The design, manufacture, modification and fit of shoes and foot orthotics to alleviate foot problems caused by disease, overuse or injury.
pH
Means potential for hydrogen and is the value given to indicate the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.
Play Therapy
A means by which children express their experiences and feelings through a natural, self-guided, self-healing process. Play therapy involves fantasy to serve as a means of communicating underlying concerns, and rehearsing, assimilating and integrating new cognitive and social skills, values morals and judgments. The value of play serves both diagnostic and therapeutic means.
Reflexology
Massage of the hands or feet based on the belief that pressure applied to points on these extremities benefits other parts of the body.
Reiki
Reiki is an ancient and sacred healing art that creates a deeply meditative and healing experience for body, mind, and spirit. One receives Reiki fully clothed through a series of gentle, yet powerful hand placements.
Rosen Method
Rosen method bodywork is a gentle hands-on approach to relaxation and awareness that was developed by Marion Rosen through her 30 years of experience as a physical therapist. Rosen method movement consists of playful, low impact exercises designed to move all of the joints in the body and facilitate breathing.
Sacred Ceremony
The Sacred Ceremony can incorporate cultural values, continue or create family traditions and offers the opportunity to invite spiritual presence and guidance. The Sacred Ceremony highlights chapters in our lives and provides markers to commemorate our journey of growth.
Sedation Dentistry
A dental procedure can be performed when the patient is sedated just enough to be unaware of the treatment, as if relaxing. By taking a small pill one hour prior to an appointment, the patient has the procedure performed and will wake up refreshed, with little or no memory of what was accomplished.
Shirodhara
A form of Ayurveda medicine (knowledge of life) that involves gently flowing liquids over the forehead. Shirodhara has been used in efforts to treat a variety of conditions including eye disease, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, graying of the hair, neurological disorders, memory loss, insomnia, hearing impairment, tinnitus, vertigo and certain types of skin diseases like psoriasis.
Tai Chi Chih
While traditional tai chi has 108 movements, tai chi chih consists of 19 movements and one pose. Movements are circular, slow and simple to learn, providing a gentle yet invigorating workout.
Upper Cervical Chiropractic
A specialty within the Chiropractic profession where the sole purpose of the correction is to re-position the weight of the head over the center of the neck in order to remove brainstem compression and restore body balance.
Yoga
A system of gentle stretches and postures that emphasize the awareness of breathing and movement. Yoga promotes balance, flexibility, increased energy, relaxation and a sense of well being.
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