Alternative Medicines and Therapies

What is Heliotherapy? (Psoriasis sun exposure)

2012-07-21T00:24:00.000-07:00

The use of heliotherapy began a long time ago when it was used in India, China and Egypt to treat diseases, including psoriasis. Ancient Greeks also used natural sunlight as therapy.

Heliotherapy exposes the body to sunlight to help heal disease and is beneficial for increasing energy, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood cholesterol and increasing resistance to infection. Dermatologists use heliotherapy for the treatment of acne, psoriasis and other skin problems and while natural solar radiation is the preferred method artificial light may also be used.

Heliotherapy is a method that uses the sun’s ultraviolet waves to enhance the production of vitamins and nutrients in our skin and body in a process we really need.

The recommended dose of sunlight should not allow the risk of sunburns. Practicing this method in small doses is recommended.
Heliotherapy can be used as a natural antibiotic, as stress reliever or as a way to enhance your immune system. If Heliotherapy is practiced early in the morning, more specifically before 9:00 am, for at least 20 minutes, it can assist in wound healing as well as the elimination of microbes from the skin.

As a chiropractic treatment, heliotherapy is used for muscular stimulation and relaxation and can help with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) caused by sunlight deprivation during the dark winter months.

While fully recognizing that long term overexposure to the sun and burning can result in skin cancer, premature aging and wrinkling in some cases, the science of heliotherapy supports that the sun also offers many benefits.

Precautions while applying Acupressure

2012-04-20T09:36:00.000-07:00

Acupressure is a technique of stimulating body’s energy points along the energy path ways (meridians). It closely resembles to the traditional massaging techniques.

Following are the precautions when applying acupressure:

Finger tips should be applied gently. Do not press the organ forcefully.
In case of pregnancy, special care is to be exercised.
Do not work directly on wounds, burns or sketches etc.
Special care should be exercised when massaging abdominal points.

How to use Acupressure techniques

2012-04-17T09:33:00.000-07:00

Acupressure is a technique of stimulating body’s energy points along the energy path ways (meridians). It closely resembles to the traditional massaging techniques. Hence it involves, rubbing, pressing, and kneading using fingers. The average duration of a normal massage session can be 15 minutes.

Acupressure is applied by gentling exerting pressure to the selected points. This reduces muscle tension and strain and results in deep relaxation. The energy blockage or congestion along the energy path way can be removed by gently pressing energy points which are located at the junctures of energy pathways.

According to Chinese there are about 800 points along the energy channel from head to tow. These points are associated with specific organs and massaging these points has an impact on that organ.

Facts about Acupressure an alternative treatment

2012-04-15T09:30:00.002-07:00

It is said that at in our body there is an energy channel or energy pathway and at certain points of the human body, these channels are relatively closed to surface and hence the energy can be attracted if these points are touched which results in improvement in blood and energy circulation.

There are fourteen meridians that regulate the circulation of energy in our body. The points where the acupressure is applied are sometimes referred as acupoints.

By applying acupressure the congestion or blockage of energy throughout the energy path way can be removed.

The points at the juncture of energy pathways (meridians) are gently pressed in acupuncture which results in relief from pain and body strain. The energy that circulates on energy path way in human body has been named as chi energy by ancient Chinese. Hence, the acupressure channelizes our own energy to fight against ills.

Introduction and History of Acupressure

2012-04-13T09:22:00.001-07:00

Acupressure is an ancient Chinese method in which pressure is applied on specific energy points of the body. Although named as pressure it is actually a very light touch using finger tips. It is believed that acupressure was first used 5000 years ago.

It was discovered by Chinese when they found that by pressing certain points on the body, substantial relief in pain can be experienced. It is a common observation that when we have a headache, we tend to gently press our forehead which gives us some relief and good feeling.

Acupressure is sometimes confused with acupuncture. Although both use pressure, however, in case of acupuncture needles are used whereas, in case of acupressure finger tips are used.

Acupressure is found to be useful in treating followings:

Relieving Stress and Anxiety
Pain management
Improvement in blood circulation
Overall improvement in body functions
Constipation
Insomnia

List and Types of Alternative Medicines and Therapies

2012-04-11T09:17:00.000-07:00

When we think of Alternative Medicines and Therapies, we can name only a few. But is is surprising to note there about 70 types of Alternative medicines and therapies that exist today.

Below is a list of Alternative medications and therapies.

Acupressure
Aromatherapy
Astrology
Atlas Orthogonal
Ayurvedic Medicine
Auricular Therapy
Acupuncture
Alexander Technique
Autogenic Training
Anthroposophical Medicine
Auto-Urine Therapy
Bach Flower Remedies
Biofeedback
Cellular Therapy
Chinese (Oriental) Medicine
Counseling/Psychotherapy
Chromotherapay or Colour Therapy
Chiropractic
Colonics
Colon Therapy
Chelation Therapy
Cupping
Craniosacral Therapy
Dentistry, Holistic
Dance/Movement Therapies
Dowsing
Ear Candling
Electropathy
Feng Shui
Flower Essences
Feldenkrais Method
Fasting Therapy
Gem Therapy
Herbalism
Heliotherapy
Holistic Medicine

Holotropic Breathwork

Homoeopathy
Hypnotherapy

Hydrotherapy
Iridology
Kinesiology
Lymph Drainage Therapy
MassageTherapeutic
Magnetotherapy
Natural Products
Midwifery/Childbirth Support
Native American Herbology
Network Chiropractic
Naturopathic Medicine
Ohashiatsu
Oriental Diagnosis
Osteopathic Medicine
Physiotherapy
Pyramid Healing
Reiki
Rolfing
Radiesthesia
Radionics
Reconstructive Therapy/Prolotherapy
Reflexology
Shiatsu
Sound Therapy
Tibetan Medicine
Unani
Vision Therapies
Vitamin Therapy
Wellness Restoration
Yoga Therapy

Hydrotherapy and Its Application for Health Benefits

2011-07-24T00:23:00.000-07:00

Hydrotherapy is an emerging branch of alternative medication.

Click the below link to know more about this interesting discipline:

Hydrotherapy and its applications for Human Health

Heal Inflammation through cooling effect

2011-07-24T00:15:00.000-07:00

Read more to know :

How to heal inflammation by cooling down the affected part of body

Pain Management through Vegetables such as chillies

2011-06-03T22:55:00.000-07:00

According to modern research, chillies have substances which can help reduce pain related to human Body.

Continue Reading ................... Use of Chillies can help reduce Pain

Acupunture Treatment of Liver Cancer - Thetole

2011-04-02T02:20:00.000-07:00

Acupuncture is one of the Alternative Medicines Therapy having its root in ancient Chinese healing methods. It is now widely recognized and adopted all around the world.

Remarkable progress has been made by thetole treatment of acupuncture technique for treating liver cancer.

Read below article to know more:

Liver Cancer thetole Acupuncture treatment

Types and kinds of Alternative Medicines

2011-03-09T06:24:00.000-08:00

Often when we talk about Alternative Medicines, we have a general raw idea of a few methods and/ or techniques. Actually this domain has established itself quite remarkably and includes several methods and techniques.

This post is a general list of various methods, techniques and procedures which are covered under umbrella of Alternative Medicines.

Naturopathy
Herbal Cure
Homeopathy
Yoga
Taichi
Fangshui
Reiki
Reflexology
Music Therapy
Meditation
Light therapy
Herbal Medicines
Color Therapy
Aurveda,
Aroma Therapy
Acupressure
Acupuncture

In the coming posts I will try to cover each of above alongwith the uses of these techniques against various diseases.

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