Dictionary - Traditional Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Traditional Acupuncture
traditional acupuncture (Traditional Chinese acupuncture): Form of acupuncture based on the meridian theory of, and usually practiced ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Needle Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Needle Acupuncture
needle acupuncture: any form of acupuncture that centers on the insertion of needles into the skin.   (See also: Needle acupun...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tcm Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Tcm Acupuncture
TCM acupuncture (New Acupuncture): Form of acupuncture that arose in the People's Republic of China during the Cultural Revolution. Sy...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Periosteal Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Periosteal Acupuncture
periosteal acupuncture: Form of acupuncture in which the tip of the needle contacts the periosteum (the membrane that covers bones). ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hand Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Hand Acupuncture
hand acupuncture: A variegated method that centers on stimulation of acupuncture points on the hands - e.g., with needles, magnets, or...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: A Spiritual Dictionary On Acupuncture
Acupuncture: An ancient form of Chinese medicine where needles are inserted at meridian points in the body to release energy blockage...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Acupuncture
acupuncture Chinese healing art based on placing and inserting needles in various parts of the body   (See also: Acupuncture ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Wiccan Pagan Dictionary On Acupuncture
ACUPUNCTURE - Healing art developed in China based on inserting needles in various parts of the body to relieve pain and released bloc...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Scalp Acupuncture Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Scalp Acupuncture Therapy
scalp acupuncture therapy (head acupuncture): Puncture of specific areas on the scalp that are externalizations of acupuncture meridia...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Scalp Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Scalp Acupuncture
scalp acupuncture: Placement of needles into the scalp over parts of the brain that control various body functions.   (See als...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pneumo-acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Pneumo-acupuncture
pneumo-acupuncture: Technique described in ancient Chinese literature. It involves injecting air under the skin.   (See also: ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - French Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On French Acupuncture
French acupuncture: Style of acupuncture originated by George Soulie de Morant and pioneered by his student Dr. Chamfrault, a medical ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Homuncular Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Homuncular Acupuncture
homuncular acupuncture: Form of acupuncture whose focus is any group of acupoints that represents a miniature human being (homunculus)...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hemo-acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Hemo-acupuncture
hemo-acupuncture: A form of bloodletting described in ancient Chinese literature. It involves cutting or piercing the skin and blood v...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Classical Five Element Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Classical Five Element Acupuncture
Classical Five Element Acupuncture: Ancient Chinese healing art. One of its principles is that Spirit is a fundamental aspect in the m...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Holistic Health Dictionary I On Acupuncture
ACUPUNCTURE Discovered in China at least two thousand five hundred years ago, during inter clan/tribe warfare. In these circumstances,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture Anesthesia: Alternative Health Dictionary On Acupuncture Anesthesia
acupuncture anesthesia (acupuncture analgesia, acupuncture assisted anesthesia, anesthetic acupuncture): Use of acupuncture to relieve...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Health And Healing Dictionary On Acupuncture
Acupuncture In acupuncture, fine needles are inserted at specific points to stimulate, disperse, and regulate the flow of chi, or vita...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurvedic Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Ayurvedic Acupuncture
Ayurvedic Acupuncture (Bhedan Karma, traditional Indian acupuncture): Subject of The Lost Secrets of Ayurvedic Acupuncture: An Ayurved...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Acupuncture
acupuncture (acupuncture therapy, Zhenjiu): Generally, any treatment that involves subcutaneous stimulation of acupoints, which enable...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aqua Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Aqua Acupuncture
aqua acupuncture (aqua acupuncture therapy, aquapuncture, the injection therapy): Form of acupuncture that involves the hypodermic inj...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture Energetics: Alternative Health Dictionary On Acupuncture Energetics
acupuncture energetics (core acupuncture energetics): Practice of acupuncture with the intention of treating acupoints so that they re...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Auricular Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Auricular Acupuncture
auricular acupuncture (auricular acupuncture therapy): stimulation of acupoints on the auricle (the outer portion of the ear). Practit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Acupuncture
Acupuncture: a branch of ancient Chinese medicine that treats many conditions including diseases, drug or alcohol addiction, and sinus...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Body Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Body Acupuncture
body acupuncture: ordinary acupuncture, i.e., any form of acupuncture whose channel theory is that of TCM and whose scope is the entir...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Complementary Medicine Dictionary On Acupuncture
ACUPUNCTURE: Fine needles are inserted into the body at meridians or energy centres. This ‘unblocks’ or regulates the CHI ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture Osteopathy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Acupuncture Osteopathy
Acupuncture Osteopathy: A purported meridian acupuncture approach to releasing myofascial body constitutions, advanced by author Mark ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture Cupping Method: Alternative Health Dictionary On Acupuncture Cupping Method
acupuncture cupping method: Combination of acupuncture and cupping.   (See also: Acupuncture cupping method , Alternative Heal...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Acupuncture
ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture is an ancient oriental healing technique based on the Taoist philosophy of balancing energy meridians within t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Natural Health Dictionary On Acupuncture
Acupuncture: An ancient Chinese technique based on the belief that life energy flows through channels in the body known as meridians. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Natural Medicine Dictionary On Acupuncture
Acupuncture: Thin, solid, sterile stainless-steel needles are inserted into specific points to stimulate the body’s natural ener...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese system of healing that views health as the balance within an individual's healing energy, or chi. Ac...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Acupuncture
Acupuncture: An ancient Chinese system of healing based on inserting small needles into meridians (energy points) throughout the body ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Alternative Medicine Dictionary Ii On Acupuncture
Acupuncture: An ancient element of traditional Chinese medicine. This practice can balance the flow of vital life energy, or qi throug...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Acupuncture
ACUPUNCTURE: Acupuncture originated in China over five thousand years ago. It is based on the belief that health is determined by a ba...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary Ii On Acupuncture, Acupressure
Acupuncture/Acupressure Fine needles are inserted into the body at meridians or energy centres. This ‘unblocks’ or regulat...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Alternate Health Therapy Dictionary On Acupuncture
Acupuncture - An ancient Chinese healing art that employs fine needles inserted at various (ca 2000) points in the body to restore &qu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Acupuncture
Acupuncture: In 1997, the National Institutes of Health officially recognized acupuncture as an effective treatment for pain and nause...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Acupuncture
ACUPUNCTURE: Fine needles are inserted at specific points to stimulate, disperse and regulate the flow of chi, or vital energy, and re...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Acupuncture
Acupuncture An ancient Chinese medical system over 5000 years old, recently revived in China and becoming popular in the West.  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: Health And Healing Dictionary On Acupuncture
Acupuncture: An ancient Chinese medical system over 5000 years old, recently revived in China and becoming popular in the West. It dea...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ear Acupuncture: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Auricular Acupuncture
Ear acupuncture , Auricular acupuncture , Auricular acupunctures, Ear acupunctures: Acupuncture therapy by inserting needles in the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Acupuncture
Acupuncture An ancient Chinese medical system over 5000 years old, recently revived in China and becoming popular in the West.  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Auricular Acupuncture: Complementary Medicine Dictionary On Auricular Acupuncture
AURICULAR ACUPUNCTURE: The ear has a number of meridian points and can be used to effect the whole body. There has been some research ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture Analgesia: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Acupuncture Anesthesia
Acupuncture analgesia , Acupuncture anesthesia ,  : Analgesia produced by the insertion of ACUPUNCTURE needles at certain ACUP...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture Therapy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Acupuncture
Acupuncture therapy , Acupuncture ,  : Treatment of disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians. The pla...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Auricular Acupuncture: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Auricular Acupuncture
Auricular Acupuncture Acupuncture or other pressure systems as applied to the ears. This is based on the idea that most of the body's ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture Points: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Acupoints
Acupuncture points , Acupoints ,  : Designated locations along nerves or organ meridians for inserting acupuncture needles. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hand Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Hand Acupuncture
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Dictionary - Hemo-acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Hemo-acupuncture
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Dictionary - Homuncular Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Homuncular Acupuncture
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Dictionary - Electroacupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Electroacupuncture
electroacupuncture (electric acupuncture, electric acupuncture therapy, electrical acupuncture): Application of electricity to acupo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Laserpuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Laserpuncture
laserpuncture (laser based acupuncture, laser acupuncture): Technique characterized by the application of a laser beam to acupoints. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Korean Hand Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Korean Hand Therapy
Korean Hand Therapy (KHT, the K.H.T system, Korean Hand Acupuncture, Koryo Hand Therapy): A mode of hand acupuncture developed by Tae-...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese Auricular Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Chinese Auricular Therapy
Chinese auricular therapy (Chinese auricular acupuncture, traditional Chinese auricular acu-points therapy, traditional Chinese auricu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cupping: Alternative Health Dictionary On Cupping
cupping (cupping method, cupping therapy; called the horn method in ancient China): Variable method akin to moxabustion.   The p...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rl-test: Alternative Health Dictionary On Rl-test
RL-test (electropuncture RL-test): Mode of acupuncture diagnostics. The RL-test is a means of discovering the state of acupuncture mer...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vibrational Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Vibrational Medicine
vibrational medicine (energetic medicine, energetics medicine, energy medicine, subtle-energy medicine, vibrational healing, vibration...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Zhenjiu: Alternative Health Dictionary On Zhenjiu
Zhenjiu: (acu-moxibustion, acu-moxibustion therapy, acupuncture-moxibustion, acupuncture-moxibustion therapy, chen-chiou therapy, Chin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Diagnostic Acupressure: Alternative Health Dictionary On Diagnostic Acupressure
diagnostic acupressure (acupressure diagnosis, acupuncture diagnosis): Procedure whose principle is that digitally stimulating key dia...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sonopuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Sonopuncture
sonopuncture: Technique that involves application of ultrasound to classical acupuncture points.   (See also: Sonopuncture , ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reflexotherapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Reflexotherapy
reflexotherapy: Form of homuncular acupuncture whose focus is the foot.   (See also: Reflexotherapy , Body Mind and Soul, Alt...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Korean Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Korean Medicine
Korean medicine: A form of Oriental medicine that encompasses acupuncture and moxibustion.   (See also: Korean medicine , Body...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nadi: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary V On Nadi
Nadi: energy channels in the body, similar to the meridians in acupuncture   (See also: Nadi ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Vietnamese Traditional Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Vietnamese Traditional Medicine
Vietnamese traditional medicine (Vietnamese medicine): Syncretic medical tradition of Vietnam. It includes acupuncture, cupping, moxib...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tracing: Alternative Health Dictionary On Tracing
tracing: Technique akin to Therapeutic Touch. It involves moving the hand or fingers along acupuncture meridians.   (See also:...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Oriental Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Oriental Medicine
Oriental medicine: In general, the use of acupuncture, Chinese herbal combinations, diet, and emotional changes with the aim of elimin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Neuro-bioenergetic Treatment: Alternative Health Dictionary On Neuro-bioenergetic Treatment
neuro-bioenergetic treatment: Variation of acupuncture pioneered by Yee Wing Tong, M.D. It involves intramuscular injections of Novoca...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holistic Optometry: Alternative Health Dictionary On Holistic Optometry
holistic optometry (holistic eye care): A form of optometry that encompasses acupuncture, biofeedback, bodywork, psychotherapy, and sy...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Endo-nasal Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Endo-nasal Therapy
endo-nasal therapy: A form or variation of acupuncture that involves the stimulation of acupoints inside the nose.   (See also:...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Energonics: Alternative Health Dictionary On Energonics
Energonics: A group of healing techniques that includes emotional detoxification and using Biomagnetic Chips. these chips work through...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Electrodiagnosis: Alternative Health Dictionary On Electrodiagnosis
electrodiagnosis (bioelectric testing, electrodermal screening, electrodermal testing): Localizing of imbalances along acupuncture mer...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Auriculotherapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Auriculotherapy
auriculotherapy (auricular acupuncture, auricular therapy, ear acupuncture): Form of homuncular acupuncture developed by Dr. P.F.M. No...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meridian Energy Diagnosis: Alternative Health Dictionary On Meridian Energy Diagnosis
meridian energy diagnosis: way to determine the flow of energy throughout acupuncture meridians and whether blockages or imbalances ex...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Macroreflexology: Alternative Health Dictionary On Macroreflexology
macroreflexology: Any form of reflexology that concerns reflex areas throughout the body. Acupressure and body acupuncture exemplify m...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Auricular Analgesia: Alternative Health Dictionary On Auricular Analgesia
auricular analgesia (auricular analgesic acupuncture, auricular acupuncture analgesia): Form of Chinese auricular therapy whose appare...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moxabustion: Alternative Health Dictionary On Moxabustion
moxabustion: Adjunct to acupuncture characterized by the burning of moxas - preparations of dried leaves from the common mugwort (Arte...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Chih Ya, Shiatsu, Shiatzu, Zhi Ya
Acupressure , Chih Ya, Shiatsu, Shiatzu, Zhi Ya ,  : A type of massage in which finger pressure on specific body sites is used...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Colorpuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Colorpuncture
Colorpuncture (Colorpuncture system, Osho Esogetic Colorpuncture system, Lightpuncture, Osho Lightpuncture): Combination of Energy Emi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holistic Health: Wiccan Pagan Dictionary On Holistic Health
HOLISTIC HEALTH - natural, integrative approach to health and well-being utilizing diet, exercise, meditation, chiropractic, acupunctu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ching Lo: Alternative Health Dictionary On Ching Lo
Ching Lo (meridian therapy): external stimulation of Qi (chi) and Blood in diverse ways, including acupressure, acupuncture, cupping, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chakra Armor Release Of Emotions: Alternative Health Dictionary On Chakra Armor Release Of Emotions
C.A.R.E. (Chakra Armor Release of Emotions): System advanced by author Raphael Rettner, D.C. its principle is that emotions are involv...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cosmic Energy Chi Kung: Alternative Health Dictionary On Cosmic Energy Chi Kung
cosmic energy chi kung (Buddha palm, Cosmic Chi Kung, Cosmic Healing Chi Kung): Group of techniques that develops healing hands and th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dian Xue: Alternative Health Dictionary On Dian Xue
dian xue (Cavity Press Massage, Dian Xue An Mo): Vigorous variation of Tuina. Unlike Tuina, dian xue centers on acupuncture cavities. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Feeling Light: Alternative Health Dictionary On Feeling Light
Feeling Light: Holistic approach to wellness and weight management. It encompasses ear acupuncture, Qigong, tai chi, and the use of fl...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kobayashi Technique: Alternative Health Dictionary On Kobayashi Technique
Kobayashi Technique (Applied Kobayashi Techniques, Kobayashi Techniques): rejuvenescent system promoted by Master Healer Ken Kobayashi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Oriental Massage: Alternative Health Dictionary On Oriental Massage
oriental massage (amma massage): A form of massage in which the emphasis is on acupuncture meridians, through which the body's vital e...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Natural And Macrobiotic Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Natural And Macrobiotic Medicine
Natural and Macrobiotic Medicine: A group of methods that encompasses acupuncture, astrological diagnosis, aura and vibrational diagno...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Life Care Kinesiology: Alternative Health Dictionary On Life Care Kinesiology
Life Care Kinesiology (Life Care): Offshoot of applied kinesiology put together by Dr. Richard Beale. It borrows from acupuncture and ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hoshino Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Hoshino Therapy
Hoshino Therapy (Hoshino Therapy Art): System of bodywork developed by Tomezo Hoshino, an acupuncture diplomate and onetime pedicurist...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holistic Dentistry: Alternative Health Dictionary On Holistic Dentistry
holistic dentistry (biological dentistry, holistic general dentistry): A form of general dentistry that may include acupuncture, biofe...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Energy Work: Alternative Health Dictionary On Energy Work
energy work: Any of a group of methods whose theories posit chi (i.e., ki, life energy, life force, or prana). The acupuncture of Chin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Electromagnetic Healing: Alternative Health Dictionary On Electromagnetic Healing
electromagnetic healing: A form of acupuncture without needles involving the use of products that focus tachyon energy (life energy). ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Medipatch Healthcare System: Alternative Health Dictionary On Medipatch Healthcare System
MediPatch Healthcare System (MediPatch system): Spinoff of homeopathy developed by Dr. Robert Jordan and characterized by the use of M...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meridians: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Ching Lo, Jing Luo, Jingluo, Luo, Jing
Meridians , Ching Lo, Jing Luo, Jingluo, Luo, Jing ,  : Classical loci in acupuncture. They are main and collateral channels, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nadi: Spiritual Sanskrit Dictionary On Nadi
Nadi: channels in the subtle body. The three most important being ida, pingala, and sushumna. Flow; subtle channel in the pranic body,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Curanderismo: Alternative Health Dictionary On Curanderismo
curanderismo (curanderismo healing system): Mexican-American healing tradition. It encompasses acupuncture and homeopathy. Its theory ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Foot Reflexology: Alternative Health Dictionary On Foot Reflexology
Foot Reflexology: An ancient cousin of acupuncture. It involves pressing reflex areas on the feet. Its principle is that these areas c...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holistic Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Holistic Medicine
holistic medicine: Alternative medicine. That form of alternative medicine which focuses on personal accountability for one's hea...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture Dream Symbol: Dreams Interpretation Dictionary - Acupuncture
Acupuncture Dream Symbols: Treating unconscious motivations. Confronting specific aspects to control pain. Alternative ways to reach h...   » Read the article