Dictionary - Herbal Therapy: Natural Medicine Dictionary On Herbal Therapy
Herbal Therapy: Natural plants or plant-based substances are used to treat a range of illnesses and to enhance the functioning of the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbal Therapy: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Herbal Therapy, Botanical Therapy, Herbalism
Herbal therapy or botanical therapy or herbalism: employs parts of plants (seed, stem, flowers, root, bark, leaf) for the relief of co...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Arnica: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Arnica
arnica: used as an external remedy for bruises, sprains, and sore muscles and joints.   (See also: arnica , Herbal Therapy, Al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tui Na: Encyclopedia - Tui Na
Tui na (推拏 or 推拿, both pronounced tūi ná), is a form of Chinese manipulative therapy often used in conjunction with acupuncture...   » 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

Dictionary - Feverfew: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Feverfew
feverfew: used for prophylaxis and treatment of migraine headaches, nausea, vomiting, arthritis, fever, and menstrual disorders. . &...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Burdock: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Burdock
burdock: with diuretic and orexigenic properties, used to treat cutaneous eruptions, rheumatism, gout, anorexia nervosa, and eczema. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Calendula: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Calendula
calendula: traditionally used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and epistaxis; varicose veins, hemorrhoi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chamomile: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Chamomile
chamomile: often made into a tea and used as a digestive aid, nerve tonic, sleep aid, and appetite stimulant.   (See also: cha...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Flaxseed: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Flaxseed
flaxseed: used for female disorders, colon problems, inflammation, and tumors. Promotes strong nails, bones, and teeth and healthy ski...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Passionflower: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Passionflower
passionflower: said to possess sedative, hypnotic, antispasmodic, and calming effects. Used to treat neuralgia, seizures, hysteria, ne...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Phytotherapy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Herb Therapy, Herbal Therapy
Phytotherapy , Herb Therapy, Herbal Therapy ,  : Use of plants or herbs to treat diseases or to alleviate pain.   (See ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Black Cohosh: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Black Cohosh
black cohosh: helps relieve sinusitis and asthma; lowers cholesterol levels and blood pressure; relieves pain, morning sickness, hot f...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cranberry Fruit: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Cranberry Fruit
cranberry fruit: used for the relief of ladder and urinary tract infections, blood disorders, stomach ailments, liver problems, vomiti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Licorice Root: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Licorice Root
licorice root: used for catarrhal conditions of the upper respiratory tract and gastric/duodenal ulcers. Licorce is an ingredient in c...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ma Huang: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Ma Huang
ma huang: has been used to relieve allergies, asthma, hay fever, colds, and inflammatory conditions. The plant contains two primary al...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Algae: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Algae (spirulina)
algae (spirulina): the most commonly used variety is blue-green algae. Algae is available in powder, tablet and supplemental fruit dri...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Astragalus: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Astragalus
astragalus: from a family of peas that benefits digestive processes and the immune system; increases resistance to disease and infecti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Goldenseal: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Goldenseal
goldenseal: used to strengthen the immune system; acts as an antibiotic; has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, potentiat...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aloe Vera: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Aloe Vera
aloe or aloe vera: plant widely used as a skin moisturizer and healing agent, especially in treating cuts, burns, insect stings, eczem...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Garlic Cloves: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Garlic Cloves
garlic cloves: used in the West primarily for its cardiovascular effects, principally as a support to dietetic measures at elevated le...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ginger Rhizome: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Ginger Rhizome
ginger rhizome: primary uses of ginger are prophylaxis of the nausea and vomiting of motion sickness, dyspepsia, stomachic. It is also...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Valerian Root: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Valerian Root
valerian root: used primarily for restlessness, sleeping disorders based on nervous conditions; also good for headaches, colic, gas, p...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ginseng Root: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Ginseng Root
ginseng root: used for impotence, stress, cocaine withdrawal, energy, diabetes, colds, and chest problems. Promotes lung function, enh...   » Read the article

Dictionary - St. John's Wort: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On St. John's Wort
St. John's wort: traditionally used as a muscle relaxant to relieve menstrual problems, as a mild tranquilizer and as a treatment for ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Grape Seed Extract: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Grape Seed Extract
grape seed extract: used as a dietary supplement for antioxidant and other cardiovascular benefits and for anti-inflammatory actions. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Green Tea Leaf: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Green Tea Leaf
green tea leaf: believed to act as an antioxidant to prevent cancer and possibly other diseases; reduces the risk of stroke; lowers th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kava Kava Rhizome: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Kava Kava Rhizome
kava kava rhizome: used to treat nervous anxiety, stress, and restlessness.Contraindicated in pregnancy, nursing, or endogenous depres...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Saw Palmetto Berry: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Saw Palmetto Berry
saw palmetto berry: used primarily for urination problems in benign prostate hyperplasia stages 1 and 2.   (See also: saw palm...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cat's Claw Bark: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Cat's Claw Bark
cat's claw bark: used to treat AIDS patients, arthritis, neurobronchitis, allergies, rheumatism, diverticulosis, Crohn's disease, pept...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dong Quai Root: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Dong Quai Root
dong quai root: used for hot flashes, menopause, premenstrual syndrome, vaginal dryness, anemia with dizziness and palpitation, amenor...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Evening Primrose Oil: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Evening Primrose Oil
evening primrose oil: aids in weight loss, reduces high blood pressure, and helps to treat all skin disorders, female disorders such a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Capsicum: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Capsicum, Capsaicin, Cayenne Fruit
capsicum/capsaicin/cayenne fruit: taken orally to improve circulation, digestion, and stop bleeding from ulcers, to relieve nausea, rh...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Echinacea Herb: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Echinacea Herb, Purple Coneflower
echinacea herb, also called purple coneflower: bitter herb used for colds and chronic infections of the respiratory tract and lower ur...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbalism: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Herbalism
HERBALISM: uses natural plants or plant-based substances to treat a range of illnesses and to enhance the functioning of the body�s sy...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
ginkgo biloba leaf extract: improves memory loss, brain function, depression, cerebral and peripheral circulation, oxygenation, and bl...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbal Medicine: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Herbal Medicine
HERBAL MEDICINE: Herbal medicine, sometimes referred to as Herbalism or Botanical medicine, is the use of herbs, in a wide variety of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Inhalation Therapy: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Inhalation Therapy
Inhalation Therapy: Treatments involving the inhalation of steam vapor, which may have been treated with medicine or natural herbal / ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbs: Holistic Health Therapy Dictionary On Herbs
History of Herbs   The traditional definition of an herb is a non-woody plant that dies down to the ground after flowering. Howe...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kneipp Baths: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Kneipp Baths
Kneipp Baths: Developed by Father Sebastian Kneipp. Herbal/mineral baths used as part of a regimented therapy of healing; used in comb...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese Herbalism: Natural Health Dictionary On Chinese Herbalism
Chinese Herbalism: One element of Traditional Chinese medicine, which views the body as an integrated whole of body, mind and spirit. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Balance Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Balance Therapy
Balance Therapy: Scientific medical system developed by Arcadi Beliavtsev, the spiritual father of Face Modelling. Balance Therapy enc...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Biomagnetic Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Biomagnetic Therapy
biomagnetic therapy (magnetic therapy): Method taught by Michael Tierra (see Planetary Herbology), author of Biomagnetic and Herbal Th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Homeobotanical Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Homeobotanical Therapy
Homeobotanical Therapy: Method taught by the Australasian College of Herbal Studies, a nonaccredited correspondence school in Portland...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Botanical Medicine: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Botanical Medicine
Botanical medicine: another term for herbal medicine--therapies of or derived from plants.   (See also: Botanical medicine , A...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nutrition Therapy: Natural Health Dictionary On Nutrition Therapy
Nutrition therapy: Counseling on a broad range of topics from food groups and categories to allergies and lifestyle change to vitamins...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holistic Gynecology: Alternative Health Dictionary On Holistic Gynecology
holistic gynecology: natural approach to women's health. It includes vitamin and herbal therapies and visualization (see creative visu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bioessence Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Bioessence Therapy
BioEssence therapy: System developed by Paul Pitchford. It includes BioEssence bodywork, BioEssence release work (which involves styli...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Japanese Restoration Therapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Japanese Restoration Therapy, Okazaki Long-life Massage
JAPANESE RESTORATION THERAPY & OKAZAKI LONG-LIFE MASSAGE These are an integral part of traditional martial arts training that emph...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Alternative Nutrition: Alternative Health Dictionary On Alternative Nutrition
alternative nutrition (alternative nutritional treatments, alternative nutrition strategies, alternative nutrition therapies): Ill-def...   » 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 - Herbology: Holistic Health Dictionary I On Herbology
HERBOLOGY Also known as HERBALISM, is found in practically all the ancient cultures throughout the world, and utilizes plants and tree...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Native American Herbology: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Native American Herbology
NATIVE AMERICAN HERBOLOGY: Native American healers and spiritual leaders seldom travel far form their homes and even more infrequently...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Spa Therapies: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Spa Therapies
SPA THERAPIES A variety of body treatments administered in spas. Herbal wraps, loofah body scrubs, parafango, salt scrubs, seaweed bod...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Restoration Therapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Restoration Therapy
RESTORATION THERAPY Restoration therapy has been practiced in Japan for more than 1,500 years and has proven successful in the treatme...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Comfortable Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Comfortable Medicine
Comfortable Medicine (Kai Igaku, Medicina Agradable, Pleasant Medicine): A health system of Japanese origin. It encompasses herbal tre...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese (oriental) Medicine: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Chinese (oriental) Medicine
CHINESE (ORIENTAL) MEDICINE: Oriental medical practitioners are trained to use a variety of ancient and modern therapeutic methods--in...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese Medicine: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine: a variety of ancient and modern therapeutic methods, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, heat therapy, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Anthroposophic Medicine: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Anthroposophic Medicine
Anthroposophic medicine: based on the principles of anthroposophy, developed by philosopher and spiritual scientist Rudolf Steiner, Ph...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurvedic Medicine: Natural Health Dictionary On Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurvedic medicine: A part of the East Indian system of healing that includes yoga, Ayurvedic tradition treats illness as an imbalance...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Healtheology: Alternative Health Dictionary On Healtheology
Healtheology: One of the fields of study offered by the American Institute of Holistic Theology, a correspondence school in Youngstown...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kneipping: Alternative Health Dictionary On Kneipping
kneipping (Kneipp cure, Kneipp therapies, Kneipptherapie): Hydropathy-centered system of natural healing founded by Bavarian almoner a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbalism: Health And Healing Dictionary On Herbalism
Herbalism Herbs have provided humans with medicine from the earliest beginning of civilization. An herb can be a leaf, a flower, a ste...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbalism: Health And Healing Dictionary On Herbalism
HERBALISM uses natural plants or plant-based substances to treat a range of illnesses and to enhance the functioning of the body’...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbalism: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Herbalism, Herbal Medicine
Herbalism/Herbal Medicine: The use of plants to treat disease can be found in every known human culture and period of history. Today, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbalism: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Herbalism
Herbalism is the therapeutic use of plants to facilitate healing. Herbs may be administered in many forms, including teas, tinctures, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arthritis: Encyclopedia Ii - Arthritis - Treatment
Treatment options vary depending on the precise condition, but include surgery, and drug treatment, reduction of joint stress, physical a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbal Wrap: Holistic Treatment Dictionary On Herbal Wrap
Herbal Wrap: The body is wrapped in a cloth soaked in an herbal solution to eliminate impurities, detoxify the body, and induce relaxa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Natural Health Dictionary On Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine: An ancient healing system that views the body as an integrated whole, so problems in one area are seen t...   » 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 - Traditional Medicine: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Ethnomedicine, Folk Medicine,
Traditional medicine , Ethnomedicine, Folk medicine, ,  Folk remedies, Folk remedy, Home remedies, Home remedy, Indigenous medic...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbal Medicine: Complementary Medicine Dictionary On Herbal Medicine
HERBAL MEDICINE: Herbs are used in both Eastern and Western medicine. The aim is to use all parts of the herb and particular emphasis ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbal Medicine: Alternative Medicine Dictionary Ii On Herbal Medicine
Herbal Medicine: Herbs have been used throughout history to treat major and minor conditions. Like in modern pharmacology, herbs conta...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbal Crystallization Analysis: Alternative Health Dictionary On Herbal Crystallization Analysis
herbal crystallization analysis (HCA, HCA test, herbal identification, Herbal Tracer Test): Ostensibly diagnostic method developed by ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hydrotherapy: Massage Bodywork Dictionary On Hydrotherapy
HYDROTHERAPY Although ancient Greece and Rome had both adopted the beliefs that water had healing properties, it was the Romans to fir...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Magical Herbalism: Alternative Health Dictionary On Magical Herbalism
magical herbalism (herbal magic): Branch of herbalism expounded by freelance writer Scott Cunningham (1956-1993), who defined herbs as...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese Herbalism: Alternative Health Dictionary On Chinese Herbalism
Chinese herbalism (Chinese herbal system): Form of herbalism with three fundamental classes of herbs. The Inferior Class consists of a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese Herbal Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine (CHM, Zhang Yao): A major pillar of Chinese medicine. According to its theory, herbs can influence the yin and...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Naturopathic Medicine: Natural Health Therapy Dictionary On Naturopathic Medicine
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE: The philosophy and practice of treating disease by following the principles and laws of nature, rather than uti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dr. Lynch's Holistic Self-health Program: Alternative Health Dictionary On Dr. Lynch's Holistic Self-health Program
Dr. Lynch's Holistic Self-Health Program: Variation of self-healing developed by James P.B. Lynch, D.C. The primary tool of this progr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shamanic Herbalism: Alternative Health Dictionary On Shamanic Herbalism
shamanic herbalism: Group of ancient techniques advanced by Susun S. Weed, author of the Wise Woman Herbal and Menopausal Years. Accor...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Superior Herbalism: Alternative Health Dictionary On Superior Herbalism
Superior Herbalism: A form of Chinese herbalism that involves consuming Superior Herbs, also called Tonic Herbs. These superfoods numb...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Traditional Herbal Diagnosis: Alternative Health Dictionary On Traditional Herbal Diagnosis
traditional herbal diagnosis: a means of making appropriate dietary and herbal recommendations. It includes pulse diagnosis (tradition...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tibetan Herbal Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Tibetan Herbal Medicine
Tibetan herbal medicine: Tibetan herbalism. Its theory posits humoural imbalances.   (See also: Tibetan herbal medicine , Bod...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bipolar Disorder: Encyclopedia Ii - Bipolar Disorder - Treatment Of Bipolar Disorder
There is no cure for bipolar disorder; the emphasis is on management of the symptoms. A variety of medications are used to treat bipolar ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bipolar Disorder: Encyclopedia Ii - Bipolar Disorder - Treatment Of Bipolar Disorder
There is no cure for bipolar disorder; the emphasis is on management of the symptoms. A variety of medications are used to treat bipolar ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alternative Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Alternative Medicine - Contemporary Use Of Alternative Medicine
Edzard Ernst wrote in the Medical Journal of Australia that "about half the general population in developed countries use complementary a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Naturopathy: Natural Health Dictionary Ii On Naturopathy
Naturopathy: Naturopathy is a system of healing, originating from Europe, that views disease as a manifestation of alterations in the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbal Dictionary: The Herbal Encyclopedia
The Herbal Dictionary A herbal dictionary with definitions.   Please note that all words in grey, like "yoga", "en...   » 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

Encyclopedia - Bipolar Disorder: Encyclopedia Ii - Bipolar Disorder - Treatment Of Bipolar Disorder
There is no cure for bipolar disorder; the emphasis is on management of the symptoms. A variety of medications are used to treat bipolar ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bipolar Disorder: Encyclopedia Ii - Bipolar Disorder - Treatment Of Bipolar Disorder
There is no cure for bipolar disorder; the emphasis is on management of the symptoms. A variety of medications are used to treat bipolar ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Oelation Therapy: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Panchakarma Oelation Therapy
Oelation Therapy   Involves saturation of the body with herbal & medicated oil via external & internal oelation to make ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Energy Medicine: Natural Health Dictionary Ii On Energy Medicine
Energy Medicine: Energetic medicine as defined within the mind/body/spirit model, involves therapies that affect energy fields that de...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Art Therapy: Holistic Health Dictionary On Art Therapy
ART THERAPY Although visual expression has been basic to humanity throughout history, art therapy did not emerge as a distinct profes...   » 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 - Energy Therapy: Holistic Health Dictionary On Energy Therapy
ENERGY THERAPY The evolution of scientific concepts and technological developments of the late 20th Century has created possibilities ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gardening Therapy: Holistic Health Dictionary On Gardening Therapy
GARDENING THERAPY Horticultural therapists (HT) are specially educated and trained members of rehabilitation and therapy teams who in...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Crystal Therapy: Holistic Health Dictionary On Crystal Healing
CRYSTAL THERAPY A crystal is a mineral that is nearly transparent and colorless or has a slight color.   Practitioners of crysta...   » 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