Alternative Healing Modalities For Healthy Living

Acupuncture has deep roots in China going back some 5000 to 7000 years ago! Early Chinese physicians discovered that there is a network of energy coursing just below the skin which communicates from the exterior to the interior of the body at over 1000 acupoints. Acupuncture is a principle not just a technique. These points may be stimulated by needles but there are other non-needle techniques. The practice of Acupuncture may also include diet and herbal remedies, along with Tui Na which is a soft tissue mobilization technique.

Developed in the mid-1980s by Dr. Darren Starwynn, the Acutron is an FDA approved device for pain management.  It uses gentle microcurrents to help relieve pain quickly without the use of drugs, needles or uncomfortable stimulation. Microlight Electro-Acupuncture (MEA) combines two effective modalities, microcurrent and color light therapy. It is applied through special wands to selected acupuncture points and other regions of pain. It also may be applied through pad electrodes for treatment of low back, knees and other large joints of the body.  Acutron treatment is very effective.

This system is a unique healthcare modality that addresses the body in a truly integrative, holistic way. The BodyTalk practitioner consults the body’s innate wisdom by means of biofeedback giving an indication of its priorities in the healing process to determine which aspects of the body are poorly linked and under-communicating with others. Gentle tapping is then used to address the links indicated to bring about enhanced communication within the body-mind complex. Tapping on the head enables innate to program the brain while tapping over the heart enables innate to store the memory of the links. More: www.bodytalksystem.com

This gentle technique enhances the craniosacral system, the area in which the brain and spinal cord function. A light touch about the weight of a nickel is used to improve the functioning of the central nervous system, eliminate the negative effects of stress, strengthen resistance to disease, and enhance overall health. More: www.iahp.com

Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine, under the belief that such a disorder affects general health via the nervous system. It is the largest alternative medical profession. (Wikipedia)

Herbal medicine is the use of plants for medicinal purposes, and the study of botany for such use. Plants have been the basis for medical treatments through much of human history, and such traditional medicine is still widely practiced today. (Wikipedia)

Homeopathy is a safe, gentle, and natural system of healing that works with your body to relieve symptoms, restore itself, and improve your overall health. It is extremely safe to use, even with very small children and pets, has none of the side effects of many traditional medications, is very affordable, is made from natural substances, and is FDA regulated. More: www.homeopathycenter.org

Officially known as Jin Shin Jyutsu® Physio-Philosophy, this practice is a disarmingly simple style of acupressure. More information: www.jsjinc.net

Injury from trauma and inflammatory responses from overuse syndromes create myofascial restrictions that can produce crushing pressure on pain sensitive structures. This pressure acts like a “straightjacket” on muscles, nerves, blood vessels and bones producing pain, headaches and restriction of motion. Myofascial Release treats the entire myofascial complex eliminating the pressure caused by the “straightjacket” that creates the symptoms. More: www.myofascialrelease.com

Naturopathy or naturopathic medicine is a form of alternative medicine employing a wide array of “natural” modalities, including homeopathy, herbalism, and acupuncture, as well as diet and lifestyle counseling.More: www.naturopathic.org

Pranic Healing is a highly developed system of energy based healing techniques that utilizes “prana” to balance, harmonize, and transform the body’s energy processes. “Prana” is a Sanskrit word that means “life force.” This invisible bio-energy or vital energy keeps the body alive and maintains a state of good health. Pranic Healing is a simple, powerful no-touch energy healing technique. More: www.pranichealingonline.com

– From: WhatisHolistic.com. Reflexology is an ancient Chinese technique that uses pressure-point massage (usually on the feet, but also on the hands and ears) to restore the flow of energy throughout the entire body. The science of Reflexology has been around for thousands of years. It is based on the premise that there are reflexes in our hands, feet and ears that relate to every organ and part of our body. By stimulating these reflexes with pressure and manipulation, nerve function and blood supply may be improved, which may alleviate stress and other health problems.
Reflexology is based on the belief that each part of the body is interconnected through the nervous system to the hands and feet. Stimulating specific reflex points in the feet can bring needed nutrients to poorly functioning areas of the body. This can help restore balance throughout the body.

– From: The International Center for Reiki Training. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s “life force energy” is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if high, we feel good. The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words – Rei which means “God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power” and Ki which is “life force energy”. So Reiki is actually “spiritually guided life force energy.”<br/><br/>

A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Many have reported miraculous results. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery. More: www.reiki.org

Resonance Repatterning®, developed by Chloe Faith Wordsworth, is an extraordinary and practical method for uncovering and transforming the energy constrictions and unconscious patterns that create any and every limitation we experience. It offers a new approach that changes how we perceive ourselves and our world. To learn more… www.ExtraordinaryOutcomes.com – www.resonancerepatterning.net