Nadi:

energy channels in the body, similar to the meridians in acupuncture

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Vietnamese traditional medicine (Vietnamese medicine): Syncretic medical tradition of Vietnam. It includes acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, and scarification.

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tracing: Technique akin to Therapeutic Touch. It involves moving the hand or fingers along acupuncture meridians.

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Oriental medicine: In general, the use of acupuncture, Chinese herbal combinations, diet, and emotional changes with the aim of eliminating problems with meridians (invisible energy pathways).

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neuro-bioenergetic treatment: Variation of acupuncture pioneered by Yee Wing Tong, M.D. It involves intramuscular injections of Novocain.

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holistic optometry (holistic eye care): A form of optometry that encompasses acupuncture, biofeedback, bodywork, psychotherapy, and syntonics (a form of colored light therapy).

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endo-nasal therapy: A form or variation of acupuncture that involves the stimulation of acupoints inside the nose.

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Energonics: A group of healing techniques that includes emotional detoxification and using Biomagnetic Chips. these chips work through the etheric web and balance chakras and acupuncture meridians.

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electrodiagnosis (bioelectric testing, electrodermal screening, electrodermal testing): Localizing of imbalances along acupuncture meridians with galvanometric devices.

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auriculotherapy (auricular acupuncture, auricular therapy, ear acupuncture): Form of homuncular acupuncture developed by Dr. P.F.M. Nogier of France. Its theory depicts the auricle (the outer portion of the ear) as an upside-down fetus with points that correspond to bodily parts. Such points number more than two hundred. Ostensible diagnosis involves examining the ear for tenderness or for variations in electrical conductivity. Treatment consists in the acupuncturing or electrical stimulation of the auricular acupoint that corresponds to the anatomical site of the malady.

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meridian energy diagnosis: way to determine the flow of energy throughout acupuncture meridians and whether blockages or imbalances exist.

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macroreflexology: Any form of reflexology that concerns reflex areas throughout the body. Acupressure and body acupuncture exemplify macroreflexology.

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auricular analgesia (auricular analgesic acupuncture, auricular acupuncture analgesia): Form of Chinese auricular therapy whose apparent design is to alleviate pain in fully conscious patients.

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moxabustion: Adjunct to acupuncture characterized by the burning of moxas - preparations of dried leaves from the common mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) or the wormwood tree (Artemisia chinensis) - at acupoints to stimulate chi.

Practitioners attach moxas to acupuncture needles, place them directly on the skin in the form of small cones, or place the cones on a layer of ginger.

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Acupressure , Chih Ya, Shiatsu, Shiatzu, Zhi Ya ,  :

A type of massage in which finger pressure on specific body sites is used to promote healing, relieve fatigue, etc. Although the anatomical locations are the same as the ACUPUNCTURE POINTS used in ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY (hence acu-), no needle or other acupuncture technique is employed in acupressure. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed). Shiatsu is a modern outgrowth that focuses more on prevention than healing.

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Colorpuncture (Colorpuncture system, Osho Esogetic Colorpuncture system, Lightpuncture, Osho Lightpuncture): Combination of Energy Emission analysis (Kirlian photography) and a form of color therapy. German naturopath Peter Mandel, who developed Esogetics, created and named Colorpuncture.

Treatment involves application of colored light, with a device that resembles a penlight, to acupuncture receptors in the skin. According to Colorpuncture theory, color is life energy that carries healing information, and acupuncture meridians convey this information to the cells and organs that need it.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH - natural, integrative approach to health and well-being utilizing diet, exercise, meditation, chiropractic, acupuncture, macrobiotics or other non invasive therapies. (NAD)

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Ching Lo (meridian therapy): external stimulation of Qi (chi) and Blood in diverse ways, including acupressure, acupuncture, cupping, moxabustion, scraping, and application of acu-powder, electricity, herbs, or magnets.

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C.A.R.E. (Chakra Armor Release of Emotions): System advanced by author Raphael Rettner, D.C. its principle is that emotions are involved in four energy pathways: acupuncture meridians, chakras, polarity elements, and armor (a muscle spasm due to an unexpressed emotion).

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cosmic energy chi kung (Buddha palm, Cosmic Chi Kung, Cosmic Healing Chi Kung): Group of techniques that develops healing hands and the capacity for absent healing. It is a form of channeling, and its theory posits acupuncture meridians, Cosmic energy, and Universal energy.

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dian xue (Cavity Press Massage, Dian Xue An Mo): Vigorous variation of Tuina. Unlike Tuina, dian xue centers on acupuncture cavities. The word dian means to point and exert pressure; xue means cave or hole; and an mo means massage.

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Feeling Light: Holistic approach to wellness and weight management. It encompasses ear acupuncture, Qigong, tai chi, and the use of flower essences (see flower essence therapy).

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