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Acupressure

Pressure applied with palms, thumbs, or elbows to specific pressure points to stimulate and regulate the flow of energy.

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-Used to treat muscular, joint pain

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Acupuncture

Ancient Chinese practice that involves insertion of very thin needles to stimulate and balance the flow of energy.

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-Heat (Moxibustion) is applied to the needles

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Aromatherapy

Therapeutic use of selected fragrances that have been extracted from roots, bark, or plants to alter mood and restore the mind, body, and spirit.

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Biofeedback

Relaxation therapy that uses monitoring devices to provide a patient with information about their reaction to stress.

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-Patient is then taught relaxation techniques to gain control over responses

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Healing Touch

Ancient Japanese based idea that disease causes an imbalance in body's energy field.

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-Gentle hand pressure is applied to body's energy centers to harness life energy force.

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Herbal Medicine

Herbs and plant extracts from roots, stems, leaves contain compounds that change blood chemistries, strengthen immune system, and remove impurities.

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Homeopathy

Uses a very small diluted dose of a drug from natural substances to produce symptoms of disease being treated.

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-Based on belief the substances stimulate immune system to remove toxins and heal the body.

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Hypnotherapy

Technique used to induce a trance-like state so the person's ability to form images is enhanced.

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Meditation

Therapy that teaches breathing and muscle relaxation techniques to quiet the mind and focus attention.

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Pet Therapy

Uses pets to enhance health and stimulate interest in life.

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-Decreases depression and can help some overcome physical limitations

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Play Therapy

Uses toys to allow children to learn about situations, share experiences, and express emotions.

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Reflexology

Technique based on concept that the body is divided into 10 equal zones from head to toe.

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-Illness and disease causes acids to build up in the foot.

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-Pressure is applied on specific points on the foot to move energy

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Ayurvedic Practitioners

Use an ancient philosophy developed in India to determine a person's predominant dosha (body type) and prescribe diet, herbal treatment, exercise, yoga, massage, minerals, and living practices to restore and maintain harmony in the body

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