Fertility problems can be very frustrating, especially for couples who have wanted to have a child for many years. For some, it just seems like none of the regular treatments are working and that despite all their efforts nothing will work. Thankfully, there are alternative treatments that are showing signs of success in the...
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Acupuncture is a widespread alternative healing method that has been in use for over two thousand years. The practice involves using small needles to create painlessly small punctures in various points around the body – these punctures are believed to cause reactions that speed up self healing and alleviate uncomfortable symptoms. There are many...
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Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese art that has been continuously perfected for thousands of years. As one could probably guess, due to the nature of the treatment, acupuncture needles are an extremely important part of the process. Originally, the needles were made out of stone or sharpened bone, but metal replaced that about 2200...
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Acupressure is a wonderful form of alternative medicine that is becoming more and more prominent in western health techniques. Its principles come from ancient China, but many of the techniques are now being proven effective, thousands of years later. Those who understand the power of acupressure as healing know that it can be used...
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Nausea can strike at the worst times – during business meetings, at a fancy restaurant, or at night when you are trying to sleep. Although there are many medicines available to treat nausea, many of them take thirty minutes to one hour for you to notice any effects. Also, if you’re stuck in a...
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Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the industrialized world, perhaps because we spend so much time standing or sitting in one location, or perhaps because we spend so much time with bad posture while watching television or using the computer. Back pain can be very debilitating and lower your...
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Most advertisements that you see for weight loss methods involve expensive pills or programs that totally control your diet. Although these methods can sometimes be effective, they are often far from natural and can end up costing quite a bit of money. It is possible to use acupressure for weight loss instead of relying...
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In recent years, people tend to be returning to the idea of a more natural childbirth. Although women still typically go to the hospital to have their baby, it is becoming more common for women to refuse anesthesia, pain killer medications, or other artificial chemical compounds to ease the process. One aspect that is...
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Bowen Therapy is a form of holistic healing that originated in Australia. Since the late 1980’s, however, the technique has been growing in use around the world, especially in the United Kingdom and the United States. The technique is perhaps best illustrated as a massage that very light with gentle rolling motions. However, it...
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Many alternative medicine methods involve an increased consciousness of one’s own body. This awareness of physiological functions is often accomplished through biofeedback – a process that uses measurements and various devices to show how various aspects, such as brainwaves, muscle tone, and heart rate react to changes in movement, breathing, or concentration. Those who...
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When people have a positive self-image, they feel better about themselves. One of the best ways to promote a positive self-image is to help someone look good and make sure they realize that they do. This is the job of a beauty therapist. Beauty therapy involves all different aspects of keeping up a fine...
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Ayurveda is a form of traditional medicine that was first developed in India. The name, when translated from Sanskrit, means “science of life”. This practice is an important part of Hinduism, as one of their gods is dedicated to ayurvedic medicine – Dhanvantari. Although this practice originally formed in India, it is now being...
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Aromatherapy is a treatment method that uses oils and plant materials to create aromas that are believed to be beneficial for one’s health. Although it has been around since ancient days, it was first formalized as a theory in the early 1900’s. Although effectiveness has not been proven, there are several studies that show...
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Although chiropractors are generally thought of as being skilled mainly at fixing back and neck alignment problems, there are many that are skilled in a variety of other areas as well. One field that is common among chiropractors is that of applied kinesiology – over one third of United States chiropractors use this method...
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Of the many types of therapy available, one field that has recently become prominent is that of animal assisted therapy. As the name implies, patients are given structured interaction with various animals to help overcome physical, mental, educational, emotional, or motivational problems. Although using animals in therapy has only recently become widespread, it has...
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The Alexander Technique is a discipline of alternative health that has been in use since the 1890’s. The basic premise of the technique is that one needs to improve posture and movement while using muscles efficiently in order to improve overall health. Those who are using the technique are given a set of exercises...
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Most members of the general public have many misconceptions about what acupuncture is, how it works, and the level of safety that goes along with this treatment. It is true that this treatment is not very common – it did not even show up in the United States until the 1970’s. Despite its relatively...
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Have you ever seen an acupuncture treatment on television? Does just the sight of those long needles being thrust into a body make you wince? If you are experiencing pain, and would love to have the relief possible with acupuncture, but fear the needles, you need to ask, “What is Acupressure?” Acupressure is closely...
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Commercialism, combined with the influences of a powerful pharmaceutical industry, has given Americans the impression that they are more dependent on medication in order to maintain their health than the actually are. This is an unfortunate fallacy subconsciously put in place by the makers of many commercial medications who, at the end of the...
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