Holistic Terminology Pt 1

Part One

If you are unclear about many terms that are connected to holistic medicine and pain relief then read on for your own personal education when it comes to these matters. The more you know, the better off you will be.

Acupuncture: Acupuncture is a Chinese method of healing that dates back thousands of years. It involves the insertion of very small sterile needles into specific areas of the body known as acupuncture points that belong on meridians of the body.

Acupuncture is effective at relieving pain in a number of different instances and it has been used for centuries to improve both the health as well as the welfare of its patients. There are approximately 1,000 (and some say 2,000) points known as acupoints on the body that are able to be stimulated by way of the practice of acupuncture.

Alternative Medicine: Alternative medicine has been defined as, A group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. Alternative medicine takes into account many types of holistic therapies that can work as complements to conventional Western medicine. Some of these therapies include acupuncture, aromatherapy, chiropractic, massage, homeopathy, hypnotherapy, etc.

Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils made from plant sources that are able to be used in one form or other to relieve pain and to enhance or improve an individuals health and well-being. Aromatherapy is beneficial for both the body and the mind. Sometimes aromatherapy is combined in conjunction with other holistic therapies such as massage. In this case it is known as aromatherapy massage.

Ayurveda: Ayurveda first came out of India over 2,000 years ago and is believed to be one of the oldest as well as one of the most complete medical systems in the world. Ayurveda stands for Science of Life and its focus is equally on the mind, body and spirit. The main goal of Ayurveda is to restore the harmony and natural balance of an individual. Ayurveda often consists of a number of different elements for healing such as modifications to diet, physical fitness, yoga, herbal tonics, massage, meditation and other types of remedies.   

 

Now For Some Holistic Tips Pain Treatment Always go with what works best for you as not everyone will respond well to the same kind. Pain Relief Therapies Related to Shiatsu Shiatsu is a holistic/alternative pain relief therapy that can benefit a person suffering from a variety of diseases and disorders. Many Individuals turn to the practice of shiatsu for everything from anxiety disorders to endometriosis. While shiatsu is an excellent practice to try there are other therapies that are closely linked to shiatsu that might prove just as beneficial. Many of these therapies are a matter of trial and error. The Holistic Approach To Pain Relief

Biofeedback: Biofeedback is when a person is connected to a monitoring device of one sort or another and this device shows such things as breathing patterns, brain wave activity, activity of the muscles, the pulse, the function of the sweat glands, blood pressure and the temperature of the skin and this is all in relation to how a patient responds to techniques for relaxation such as meditation. Biofeedback has been shown effective at relieving stress and symptoms related to stress as well as decreasing the incidence of headaches, controlling the incidence of asthma attacks, relieving a variety of types of pain and reconditioning muscles that have been previously injured.

Biologically Based Therapies: Biologically based therapies is the name given to alternative and holistic treatments that make use of natural substances that are readily available in nature for treatment purposes or else they make use of some other form of natural therapy.

Don't exercise if it causes you back pain, but do try to do as much as you can to stay active. An immobile lifestyle can contribute to back pain, as well as other problems.

Some examples of these types of therapies include the Bates method, Chinese food therapy, fasting, Herbal therapy, macrobiotic lifestyle, natural health, natural therapy which includes diet and food as well as dietary supplements and exercise, naturopathy, orthomolecular medicine and urine therapy.

Holistic Cures for Pain

08/19/2008
Be well (Detroit News)
Though meditation is usually considered primarily beneficial for the spirit, it can also positively affect your physical health, says holistic physician Harsha P. Jayatilake, MD. Meditation can especially help manage chronic conditions. Jayatilake is holding a one-day workshop, Meditation for Health and Healing, on Saturday at the Michigan Wellness Associates Center for Holistic and Integrative ...

Be well (Detroit News)

08/20/2008
Doctor's focus: Bigger picture (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
Denise Puckett is a mail carrier by trade, but she teaches yoga and cycling classes at the Whitley County YMCA. The 40-year-old from Columbia City believes in a link among mind, body and spirit. Photo caption: Richard Kisler, left, talks with Dr. Jeff Gladd, at the Center for Integrative Medicine at 10515 Illinois Road. Photo by Dean Musser Jr. | The Journal Gazette

Doctor's focus: Bigger picture (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

08/20/2008
Ayurveda: A National Treasure (rediff.com)
Dr Sarin N S, an Ayurvedic physician, on the ancient knowledge science. Ayurveda is the oldest knowledge-based medical science known to have existed, bearing a legacy of more than 6,000 years.

Ayurveda: A National Treasure (rediff.com)

08/19/2008
Federation Of Holistic Therapists' Training Congress - Sunday 21st And Monday 22nd September, UK (Medical News Today)
The event, which is to be held on Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd September 2008 at Donington Park in the East Midlands, is the UK's largest complementary therapy trade exhibition and educational experience taking place outside of London, and the only event of its kind supported by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).

Federation Of Holistic Therapists' Training Congress - Sunday 21st And Monday 22nd September, UK (Medical News Today)

08/19/2008
Holistic medical practice to open (The Star Press)
A longtime local physician and a nurse-midwife with an established birthing center have bought a medical office building on Tillotson Avenue with plans to offer a variety of holistic and natural medical practices.

Holistic medical practice to open (The Star Press)

08/20/2008
Good Medicine 2008 Wellness Festival to Feature Byron Katie, Steven Halpern, and Hundreds More Natural Health ... (wallstreet:online AG)
New Earth, a 501(c)(3) charity, announced today its annual all-day health and wellness immersion Good

Good Medicine 2008 Wellness Festival to Feature Byron Katie, Steven Halpern, and Hundreds More Natural Health ... (wallstreet:online AG)

08/20/2008
Teacher of holistic healing method to visit valley (Poughkeepsie Journal)
Kiriaki Sophia Bozas is a ZhiNeng QiGong organizer, practitioner and music artist. Originally from Poughkeepsie, she lives in Mexico City.

Teacher of holistic healing method to visit valley (Poughkeepsie Journal)