Dictionary - Unitary Health Care: Alternative Health Dictionary On Unitary Health Care
Unitary Health Care (unitary nursing): A mode of nursing based on the work of nursing professor Martha Elizabeth Rogers, Ph.D. (1914&E...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Spiritual Beauty Care: Alternative Health Dictionary On Spiritual Beauty Care
Spiritual Beauty Care: Subject of a paperback of the same name, by Jacqueline Sinnige. Spiritual Beauty Care either constitutes or is ...   » 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

Encyclopedia - Natural Health: Encyclopedia - Natural Health
In alternative medicine, natural health is an eclectic self-care system of "natural therapies" concerned with building and restoring heal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Health: Encyclopedia - Health
Defined negatively, health is the absence of illness, functionally, as the ability to cope with everyday activities, or positively, as fi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Angel Chiropractic Care: Alternative Health Dictionary On Angel Chiropractic Care
Angel Chiropractic Care: Wholistic approach promoted by Dr. Steven B. Angel. It encompasses applied kinesiology, Bach flower therapy, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Body Centered Comprehensive Holistic Health Care: Alternative Health Dictionary On Body Centered Comprehensive Holistic Health Care
Body Centered Comprehensive Holistic Health Care: a form of health care that encompasses acupuncture, holistic gynecology, and holisti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Native American Indian Health Care: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Native American Indian Health Care
Native American Indian health care: community-based health care practices found among the tribes of North America that share the use o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Animal Care: Alternative Medicine Dictionary Ii On Animal Care
Animal Care: Intuitive readings communicating with animals to diagnose and treat health problems and solve behavioral difficulties. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Therapeutic Prayer: Alternative Health Dictionary On Therapeutic Prayer
Therapeutic Prayer: a powerful, nonreligious way to express caring and utilize the energy of prayer.   (See also: Therapeutic...   » 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 - Unergi Method: Alternative Health Dictionary On Unergi Method
Unergi Method (Unergi holistic therapy): Self-care system that integrates the Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Awareness Movement, Ges...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cosmetic Aromatherapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Cosmetic Aromatherapy
cosmetic aromatherapy: Topical use of skin- and hair-care products that contain essential oils.   (See also: Cosmetic aromathe...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Alternative Therapies: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Alternative Therapies
Alternative therapies: interventions for improving, maintaining and promoting health and well being, preventing disease, or treating i...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Therapy: Health And Healing Dictionary On Therapy
THERAPY treatment and care of someone to combat disease, injury, or mental disorder.   (See also: THERAPY , Alternative Health...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Alternative Medicine: Natural Health Dictionary On Alternative Medicine
Alternative medicine: This term was originally coined to describe health care approaches not taught in medical schools. It has been re...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holistic Medicine: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Holistic Medicine
Holistic medicine: philosophical approach to health care which treats the patient as a whole person, not simply as a disease process o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Self-applied Health Enhancement Methods: Alternative Health Dictionary On Self-applied Health Enhancement Methods
Self-Applied Health Enhancement Methods (SAHEM): Variation of self-healing developed by Roger Jahnke, C.A., O.M.D., author of The Heal...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Science Of Unitary Human Beings: Alternative Health Dictionary On Science Of Unitary Human Beings
Science of Unitary Human Beings (SUHB): The conceptual health care system created by Martha E. Rogers, Ph.D. (see Unitary Health Care)...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Midwifery: Health And Healing Dictionary On Midwifery
MIDWIFERY midwives provide education and support during pregnancy, assist the mother during labor and delivery and provide follow-up c...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chiropractic: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Chiropractic
Chiropractic care is based on the premise that the health of the spine is essential to human health. Pain and discomfort caused by mis...   » Read the article

Dictionary - 21 Day Rejuvenation Program: Alternative Health Dictionary On 21 Day Rejuvenation Program
21 Day Rejuvenation Program: Regimen promoted by Joseph Kurian (see Kalaripayat and marma science). It involves using J. Kurian Skin C...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Healing The Skin From Within: Alternative Health Dictionary On Healing The Skin From Within
Healing the Skin from Within: Complete skin care program developed by dermatologist Michael R. Bilkis, M.D. It affects skin problems o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Intrasound: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Intrasound
Intrasound™ Body care products which are infused with high frequency sound waves that bring the body into balance and promote he...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Naturopathy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Naturopathy
naturopathy (natural healing, natural health, natural medicine, natural therapies, nature cure, naturology, naturopathic healing, natu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nature Cure: Alternative Health Dictionary On Nature Cure
Nature Cure (Nature Care): Progenitor of naturopathy. Nature Cure is a variation of self-healing whose most important measures are fas...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupressure: Health And Healing Dictionary On Acupressure
Acupressure Based on the principles of acupuncture, this ancient Chinese technique involves the use of finger pressure (rather than ne...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holistic Medicine: Natural Health Dictionary On Holistic Medicine
Holistic medicine: A treatment approach that considers the person as an integrated whole—body, mind and soul. Thus optimum healt...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holistic Healing: Health And Healing Dictionary On Holistic Healing
Holistic Healing: A view of health care focusing on the "whole self" (body, mind and spirit) and natural or spiritual cures....   » 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 - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine theory posits both Organs (the Triple Burner, for example) and Substances (such as Shen, or Spirit) for w...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Midwives: Natural Medicine Dictionary On Midwives
Midwives: Midwives work with women so they can experience a healthy pregnancy and a safe natural childbirth as well as providing neces...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Midwifery: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Midwifery
Midwifery: Midwives work with women so they can experience a healthy pregnancy and a safe natural childbirth as well as providing nece...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Body Rolling: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Body Rolling
BODY ROLLING Practiced on a 6 to 10 inch ball, and following specific routines that imitate the logic of the neuromuscular system, bod...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aromatherapy: Natural Health Dictionary Ii On Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy means “treatment using scents”. It is a holistic treatment of caring for the body with pleasant...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine (Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM): Ancient holistic system whose basics include herbology, nutrition, and the conce...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nursing, Holistic: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Nursing, Holistic
Nursing, Holistic: Trained in regular nursing programs, practitioners apply the principles of holistic medicine (see above) to their c...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holistic Medicine: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Holistic Medicine
Holistic Medicine: The philosophy of holistic medicine states that the practitioner must use safe methods of diagnosis and treatment w...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Polarity Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Polarity Therapy
Polarity Therapy (Polarity, polarity balancing, Polarity Energy Balancing, Polarity Energy Balancing system, polarity energy healing, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Western Medicine: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Western Medicine
Western medicine: a term used by holistic health care practitioners to describe allopathic medicine, orthodox medicine, or the way med...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Geriatric Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Geriatric Massage
GERIATRIC MASSAGE Geriatric massage, with its focus on the elderly, addresses the psychological and physiological aspects of aging and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Osteopathic Medicine: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopathic Medicine: Most osteopathic doctors (DOs) work as primary care physicians, combining conventional Western medicine (drugs/s...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Complementary Medicine: Natural Health Dictionary On Complementary Medicine
Complementary medicine: Various “alternative” practices such as meditation, homeopathy, massage, etc., that are not usuall...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Degriefing: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Degriefing
DEGRIEFING Degriefing is the process of recognizing the mental and physical pain that accompanies grief and treating it with a combina...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aromatherapy: Holistic Health Dictionary On Aromatherapy
AROMATHERAPY Aromatherapy has been practiced in one form or another since the beginning of civilization. Almost every part of the worl...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bio-magnetic Touch Healing: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Bio-magnetic Touch Healing
Bio-Magnetic Touch Healing is a simple, hands-on healing technique in which practitioners use the first two fingers of both hands to ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Applied Kinesiology: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Applied Kinesiology
Applied kinesiology , Applied kinesiology ,  : The study of muscles and the movement of the human body. In holistic medicine i...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mind/body/spirit Medicine: Natural Health Dictionary Ii On Mind/body/spirit Medicine
Mind/Body/Spirit Medicine: Mind-body medicine (also referred to as psychoneuroimmunology-PNI) focuses on the interactions among the br...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Polarity Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Polarity Therapy
Polarity Therapy Developed by Dr. Randolph Stone, DO, DC, ND (1890-1981), over the course of his career as an osteopathic physician, c...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Humor Therapy: Holistic Health Dictionary On Humor Therapy
HUMOR THERAPY Therapeutic humor is defined as any intervention that promotes health and wellness by stimulating a playful discovery, e...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese Medicine: Health And Healing Dictionary On Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine: originated over 3,000 years ago, but it became dogmatic and stagnated for centuries; overall its development has bee...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aromatherapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Aromatherapy
AROMATHERAPY The use of essential oils (which are extracted from herbs, flowers, resin, woods, and roots) in body and skin care treatm...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rubenfeld Synergy Method: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Rubenfeld Synergy Method
RUBENFELD SYNERGY METHOD Founded by Ilana Rubenfeld, this method integrates elements of the great body/mind teachers - F.M. Alexander ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - M Technique: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On M Technique
M TECHNIQUE The ‘M’ Technique is a series of stroking movements performed in a set sequence. Each movement, identified wit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Osteopathic Medicine: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Osteopathic Medicine
OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE This system of comprehensive medical care goes beyond conventional medical philosophy to include an emphasis on s...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Infant Massage Instruction: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Infant Massage Instruction
INFANT MASSAGE INSTRUCTION Qualified instructors teach parents how to properly massage their infants. Infant massage is also utilized ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dance Therapy: Holistic Health Dictionary On Dance Therapy
DANCE THERAPY Dance/Movement therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement as a process to assist in the emotional, cognitive, soci...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Journaling Therapy: Holistic Health Dictionary On Journaling Therapy
JOURNALING THERAPY Journaling therapy is the purposeful and intentional use of a written record of one's own thoughts and feelings to ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Principles Of Ayurveda: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Principles Of Ayurveda
According to ayurvedic philosophy an individual bundle of `spirit’, desirious of expressing itself, uses subjective consciousnes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Appropriate Technology: Encyclopedia Ii - Appropriate Technology - Some Appropriate Technologies
Some technologies that may be considered appropriate technology in the right context: Appropriate technology - Communication. Wind-up R...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Therapeutic Touch: Holistic Health Dictionary On Energy - Therapeutic Touch
Energy: Therapeutic Touch Therapeutic touch is a method that claims to assist the natural healing process by redirecting and rebalanc...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Therapeutic Touch: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Therapeutic Touch
THERAPEUTIC TOUCH Developed through the collaboration of a nursing professor and a spiritual healer, Therapeutic Touch is based on anc...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Intuitive Work: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Intuitive Work
INTUITIVE WORK Intuitive work is a way of incorporating the perceived and received information that extends beyond the five senses, tr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pregnancy Massage: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Prenatal Pregnancy Massage
PRENATAL MASSAGE / PREGNANCY MASSAGE Performed by a trained perinatal specialist, many methods of massage and somatic therapies are bo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurvedic Medicine: Holistic Health Dictionary On Ayurvedic Medicine
AYURVEDIC MEDICINE Ayurvedic (pronounced eye yur VEH dik) medicine stresses a holistic approach to health. It means “science of...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Emesis Therapy: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchakarma Emesis Therapy
Panchakarma: Emesis Therapy   This is really effective for nasal disorders, tuberculosis, bronchitis, asthma, diabetes, poor dige...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Emesis Therapy: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchakarma Emesis Therapy
Panchkarma: Emesis Therapy   This is really effective for nasal disorders, tuberculosis, bronchitis, asthma, diabetes, poor diges...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Rasul: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Rasul
Rasul: An Oriental ceremony for body care involving a cleansing seaweed soap shower, medicinal muds, and an invigorating herbal steam ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gemology: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Astrology And Ayurveda
Astrology and Ayurveda: Gemology In exactly the same manner precious gemstones such as rubies, diamonds, pearls, red corals, sapphires...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bloodletting: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchkarma Bloodletting
Panchkarma Bloodletting   Toxins absorbed into the bloodstream through the gastro-intestinal tract get circulated throughout the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bloodletting: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchakarma Bloodletting
Panchakarma Bloodletting   Toxins absorbed into the bloodstream through the gastro-intestinal tract get circulated throughout the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Fomentation Therapy: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchkarma Fomentation Therapy
Panchkarma: Fomentation Therapy   Fomentation, or sweating, necessarily follows oleation. Induced by heat from different sources ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Fomentation Therapy: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchakarma Fomentation Therapy
Panchakarma: Fomentation Therapy   Fomentation, or sweating, necessarily follows oleation. Induced by heat from different sources...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aroma Therapy: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Aroma Therapy
AROMA THERAPY   "If the day and night are such that you greet them with joy and life emits a fragrance like flowers and swee...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kapha: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Characteristics Of Kapha
Characteristics of Kapha A thick, broad, well-developed frame and large, long limbs go well with a pleasant, deep and resonant voice w...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Planetary Ailments: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Astrology And Ayurveda
Planetary Ailments The Planets and their Corresponding Ailments   Sun Circulatory deficiencies, Anaemia Indigestion   Moon ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurveda: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the oldest surviving complete medical system in the world. Derived from its ancient Sanskrit roots - ‘ayus' (life) a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Onsen: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Onsen
Onsen: A Japanese hot spring for bathing in the traditional Japanese method. The Japanese have wonderfully civilized bath manners. Pri...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Characteristics Of Body Types: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Dosha Constitutions.  
Characteristics of body types   For a better understanding of your Ayurvedic constitution and to cross-check the results of the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meditation: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Meditation
Meditation According to Swami Vishnu Devananda, meditation is "….a continuous flow of perception or thought, just like the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - European Facial: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On European Facial
European Facial: A skin care treatment which includes deep cleansing, steam, exfoliation and professional massage of the face, shoulde...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Medical Spa: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Medical Spa
Medical Spa: Individuals, solo practices, groups, and institutions comprised of medical and spa professionals whose primary purpose is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Appropriate Technology For Developing Countries: Encyclopedia Ii - Appropriate Technology For Developing Countries - Some Appropriate Technologies
Some technologies that may be considered appropriate technology in the right context: Appropriate technology for developing countries - ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Health: Natural Health Dictionary On Health
Health: A state of dynamic balance among body, mind and soul. It is a sense of wholeness and an attitude of well-being.   (See...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Naturopathy: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Naturopathy
Naturopathy: integrates traditional natural therapies such as botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, homeopathy, acupuncture, hydroth...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Homeopathy: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Homeopathy
Homeopathy: derived from the Greek word homoios meaning similar and pathos meaning suffering, homeopathy is an alternative medical sys...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Doshas: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Doshas
Doshas: in Ayurvedic medicine, three basic physiological principles that interact to create health; an imbalance leads to disease. &...   » 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 - Hydrotherapy: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy: treating a disease with hot or cold water, externally or internally to maintain and restore health. Treatments include f...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiatsu: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Shiatsu
Shiatsu: a form of acupressure used in Japan to treat pain and illness as well as for general health maintenance. Practitioners apply ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Manipulation: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Manipulation
Manipulation: a term used in connection with the therapeutic application of manual force. Spinal manipulation, broadly defined, includ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meditation: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Meditation
Meditation: a technique of mind control with the goals of feeling an inner calm and peacefulness, profound experiences of self-realiza...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cupping: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Cupping
Cupping: a technique of applying suction over selected points or zones in the body. A vacuum is created by warming the air in a jar of...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Detoxification: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Detoxification
Detoxification: the process of eliminating the build-up of wastes and toxins from the body, often accomplished with fasting, adhering ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dietics: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Dietics
Dietics: the study and regulation of the diet.   (See also: Dietics , Alternative Medicine, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Electrotherapy: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy: the use of electrical current for a variety of therapeutic purposes including pain relief, reduction of swelling, musc...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Feldenkrais: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Feldenkrais
Feldenkrais: a form of movement therapy designed to isolate separate muscles and muscle groups to promote flexibility, release tension...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bioelectromagnetics: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Bioelectromagnetics
Bioelectromagnetics: the scientific study of interactions between living organisms and electromagnetic fields, forces, energies, curre...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bioenergetics: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Bioenergetics
Bioenergetics: a method of studying and understanding the human personality in terms of the body and its energetic processes. Bioenerg...   » Read the article

Article - Alternative Health Sitemap I - U
This is a sitemap for Alternative Health - U . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word....   » Read the article