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General Discussion Feel free to talk about anything and everything in this board. |
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Acupressure Forum - Open Discussion Acupressure (a portmanteau of "acupuncture" and "pressure") is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique based on the same ideas as acupuncture. |
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Alexander Technique Forum - Open Discussion The Alexander Technique teaches how to recognize and overcome habituated limitations within a person's manner of movement and thinking. The first and most common limitation addressed is unnecessary muscular tension. |
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Acupuncture Forum - Open Discussion Acupuncture is a technique of inserting and manipulating needles into "acupuncture points" on the body. |
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Allergy Testing Forum - Open Discussion Skin Allergy Testing is a method for medical diagnosis of allergies. A microscopic amount of an allergen is introduced to a patient's skin by various means |
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Apitherapy Forum - Open Discussion Apitherapy is the medical use of honeybee products. This can include the use of honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, and bee venom. |
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Aromatherapy Forum - Open Discussion Apitherapy is the medical use of honeybee products. This can include the use of honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, and bee venom. |
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Ayurveda Forum - Open Discussion Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine is a practice in use primarily in the Indian subcontinent, which advocates argue assists with health and healing. |
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Last post by Tiger in Purva Karma before Panch... on March 13, 2008, 12:05:11 AM |
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Biofeedback Forum - Open Discussion Biofeedback is a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) which involves measuring a subject's bodily processes such as blood pressure, heart rate, skin temperature, galvanic skin response (sweating), and muscle tension and conveying such information to him or her in real-time in order to raise his or her awareness and conscious control of the related physiological activities. |
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Last post by biofeedbackstudies in Biofeedback for arthriti... on October 26, 2007, 08:20:43 AM |
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Bodywork Forum - Open Discussion Bodywork is a term used in alternative medicine to describe any therapeutic or healing work which involves some form of touching or physical manipulation of physical body. |
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Bowen Technique Forum - Open Discussion The Bowen Technique is one version of a group of technical interpretations of the work of Australian self proclaimed osteopath Tom Bowen 1916 - 1982 known as Bowen Therapy which is a holistic system of healing. |
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Breathwork Forum - Open Discussion Breathwork usually refers to deliberate hyperventilation, when used within psychotherapy or meditation. Proponents believe the technique may be used to attain alternate states of consciousness, and that sustained practice of breathwork may result in spiritual or psychological benefits. |
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Buteyko Method Forum - Open Discussion The Buteyko Method, or Buteyko Breathing Technique (BBT) is part of a holistic health philosophy that includes a set of breathing exercises developed by the Ukrainian born, Russian doctor, Konstantin Pavlovich Buteyko. |
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Chelation Therapy Forum - Open Discussion Chelation therapy and is a process involving the use of chelating agents to remove heavy metals from the body. For the most common forms of heavy metal intoxication, those involving lead, arsenic or mercury, the standard of care in the US dictates the use of DMSA. |
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Chinese Herbology Forum - Open Discussion Herbology is traditionally one of the more important modalities utilized in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Each herbal medicine prescription is a cocktail of many herbs tailored to the individual patient. |
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Chiropractic Forum - Open Discussion Chiropractic is a complementary and alternative health care profession with the purpose of diagnosing and treating mechanical disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system with the intention of affecting the nervous system and improving health. |
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Chromotherapy Forum - Open Discussion Chromotherapy, sometimes called colour therapy or colourology, is an alternative medicine method. It is claimed that a therapist trained in chromotherapy can use colour and light to balance energy wherever our bodies are lacking, be it physical, emotional, spiritual, or mental. |
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Colloidal Silver Forum - Open Discussion Colloidal silver is a colloid of silver particles in water. It has antimicrobial properties and was, in the past, used on external wounds and burns to prevent infection. Some claim that it is a beneficial nutritional supplement and a powerful antibiotic, although this is disputed by others. |
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Colonics Forum - Open Discussion Colon hydrotherapy, also known as colonic irrigation procedure, sometimes associated with an alternative medicalnaturopathy. Similar to an enema, it involves the introduction of discrete amounts of purified water, sometimes infused with minerals or other materials, such as organic coffee, into the colon using medically approved class II colon hydrotherapy devices with sanitary, disposable speculums or gravity-fed enema-like systems inserted into the rectum. |
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Cranialsacral Therapy Forum - Open Discussion Craniosacral therapy (also called CST, cranial osteopathy, also spelled CranioSacral therapy (CSF), which can be restricted by trauma to the body, such as through falls, accidents, and general nervous tension. By gently working with the ) is a method of alternative medicine used by massage therapists, chiropractors and osteopaths, who manually apply a subtle movement of the spinal and cranial bones to bring the central nervous system into harmony. |
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Dorn Therapy Forum - Open Discussion The Dorn method is based on the correction of uneven leg length, which, according to Dorn, can be diagnosed in almost every human. Because of that, the pelvis is said to become twisted, and this can supposedly result in an asymmetrical, crooked or displaced spinal column. Dorn uses a non-manipulative approach to correct such problems. |
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Ethnobotany Forum - Open Discussion Ethnobotany is the study of the relationship between plants and people: From"ethno" - study of people and "botany" - study of plants. Ethnobotany is considered a branch of ethnobiology. |
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Eyology Forum - Open Discussion Eyology and in the whites of the is a general term encompassing various forms of iridology, such as physical iridology and personality iridology, and sclerology. |
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Feldenkrais Method Forum - Open Discussion The Feldenkrais method is an educational system intended to give a greater functional awareness of the self. The method uses movement and awareness as the primary vehicle for learning. |
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Herbalism Forum - Open Discussion Herbalism, also known as herbal medicine, herbology, and phytotherapy, is a folk and traditional medicinal practice based on the use of plants and plant extracts. |
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Last post by Kristopher in Are there dangerous herb... on September 07, 2007, 10:16:11 AM |
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Holistic Health Forum - Open Discussion Holistic health is a term used by alternative medicine advocates to describe medical care that views physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. |
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Home Remedy Forum - Open Discussion Home remedy is a treatment or cure for a disease or other ailment that employs certain foods or other common household items. |
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Homeopathy Forum - Open Discussion Homeopathy from the Greek words όμοιος, hómoios (similar) and πάθος, páthos (suffering)[1], is a pseudomedicine that prescribes to treat "like with like." |
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Hormone therapy Forum - Open Discussion Hormone therapy is the use of hormones in medical treatment and covers various types of hormones including growth hormones and sex hormones. |
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Hydrotherapy Forum - Open Discussion Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy, is probably the oldest form of medical treatment. It involves the use of water for soothing pains and treating diseases. |
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Hypnotherapy Forum - Open Discussion Hypnotherapy is therapy that is undertaken with a subject in hypnosis. |
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Integrative medicine Forum - Open Discussion Integrative medicine is generally defined as "[combining] mainstream medical therapies and CAM therapies for which there is some high-quality scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness". |
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Iridology Forum - Open Discussion Iridology, also known as iridodiagnosis, is an alternative medicine practice in which patterns, colors, and other characteristics of the iris are examined for information about a patient's systemic health. |
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Light therapy Forum - Open Discussion Light therapy or phototherapy consists of exposure to specific wavelengths of light using lasers, LEDs, fluorescent lamps, dichroic lamps or very bright, full-spectrum light, for a prescribed amount of time. |
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Magnet therapy Forum - Open Discussion Biomagnetics [MagnetoBioPhysics] is the science where specifically designed magnets are used to support the normal electrical charge of the human cell(s) to achieve and maintain a healthy state. |
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Massage therapy Forum - Open Discussion Massage is the practice of applying structured or unstructured pressure, tension, motion, or vibration — manually or with mechanical aids — to the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, connective tissue, tendons, ligaments, joints and lymphatic vessels, to achieve a beneficial response. |
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Meditation Forum - Open Discussion Meditation can be used for personal development, or to focus the mind on God (or an aspect of God). Many practice meditation in order to achieve peace, while others practice certain physical yogas in order to become healthier. |
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Last post by meditationguru in Meditation Guru is now i... on November 09, 2007, 10:50:49 PM |
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Moxibustion Forum - Open Discussion Medical historians believe that moxibustion pre-dated acupuncture, and needling came to supplement moxa after the 2nd century BC. Practitioners use moxa to warm regions and acupuncture points with the intention of stimulating circulation through the points and inducing a smoother flow of blood and qi. |
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Myofascial release Forum - Open Discussion Myofascial release refers to the manual massage technique for stretching the fascia and releasing bonds between fascia and integument, muscles, and bones, with the goal of eliminating pain, increasing range of motion and balancing the body. |
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Naturopathic practice Forum - Open Discussion Naturopathic practice may include a broad array of different modalities, including manual therapy, hydrotherapy, herbalism, acupuncture, counselling, environmental medicine, aromatherapy, |
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Neural therapy Forum - Open Discussion Neural therapy is based on the theory that trauma can produce long-standing disturbances in the electrochemical function of tissues. |
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Neuro-linguistic programming Forum - Open Discussion Neuro-linguistic programming is based on the idea that mind, body and language interact to create an individual's perception of the world and that perceptions, and hence behaviors, can be changed by the application of a variety of techniques; |
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Neurofeedback Forum - Open Discussion Neurofeedback (NFB), also called neurotherapy, neurobiofeedback or EEG biofeedback is a controversial therapy technique that presents the user with realtime feedback on brainwave activity, as measured by electrodes on the scalp, typically in the form of a video display, sound or vibration. |
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Ortho Bionomy Forum - Open Discussion Ortho Bionomy is structural corrective bodywork that has its roots in osteopathy. Its founder, the late Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls D.O., created the work in the 1970s. It is practiced in Europe, North America, and many other places in the world. |
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Orthomolecular medicine Forum - Open Discussion Optimum nutrition and orthomolecular medicine are nutritional health and medical approaches which posit that many diseases and abnormalities result from various chemical imbalances or deficiencies and can be prevented, treated, or sometimes cured by achieving optimal levels of naturally occurring chemical substances, such as vitamins, dietary minerals, enzymes, antioxidants, amino acids, lipotropes, essential fatty acids, prohormones, dietary fiber and intestinal short chain fatty acids. |
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Osteopathic medicine Forum - Open Discussion Osteopathic medicine (formerly known as osteopathy) is "a complete system of medical care with a philosophy that combines the needs of the patient with current practice of medicine, surgery and obstetrics. The emphasis is on the interrelationship between structure and function, and has an appreciation of the body’s ability to heal itself." |
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Oxygen therapy Forum - Open Discussion Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen as a therapeutic modality. Oxygen therapy benefits the patient by increasing the supply of oxygen to the lungs and thereby increasing the availability of oxygen to the body tissues. |
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Last post by Kristopher in Oxygen Colon Cleansing -... on September 07, 2007, 10:20:58 AM |
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Polarity Therapy Forum - Open Discussion Polarity Therapy seeks to balance and restore the natural flow of subtle energy, resulting in improved health and fitness on all levels. |
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Pranic healing Forum - Open Discussion Pranic healing is a modern energy-based therapy based on ancient eastern principles that has been developed into an established complementary healing modality. It harnesses and applies the healing and life giving aspect of pranic energy. |
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Prolotherapy Forum - Open Discussion Prolotherapy involves injecting an irritant solution into the body, generally in the region of tendons or ligaments, for the purpose of strengthening weakened connective tissue and alleviating musculoskeletal pain. |
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Psychoneuroendoimmunology Forum - Open Discussion Psychoneuroendoimmunology (PNEI) is a specialized field of research that studies the interactions between social psychology, behavior, the brain, and the endocrine and immune system of the body. |
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Psychophysiology Forum - Open Discussion Psychophysiology is the science of understanding the link between psychology and physiology. |
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Rebirthing-Breathwork Forum - Open Discussion Rebirthing-Breathwork, also called "Pranic Breathing"or "Conscious Breathing" or "Transformational Breathwork", is a branch of alternative medicine which postulates that specialized breathing techniques may have therapeutic benefits. |
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Reflexology Forum - Open Discussion Reflexology, or zone therapy and , is the practice of stimulating points on the feet, handsears, in order to encourage a beneficial effect on some other parts of the body, or to try to improve general health. |
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Reiki Forum - Open Discussion Practitioners use a technique similar to the laying on of hands, which they say channels Ki energy for the person to be healed. They say the energy is guided by a disembodied or "universal" spirit ("Rei"), and flows through their palms to bring about healing. |
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Rolfing Forum - Open Discussion Rolfing, a method of Structural Integration, is a codified series of soft tissuemanipulation, which purports to organize soft tissue relationships, with the objectives of realigning the body structurally and harmonizing its fundamental movement patterns. |
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Sclerology Forum - Open Discussion Sclerology is a non-invasive alternative medicine practice in which the sclera is examined for information about a patient's systemic health. |
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Sensory deprivation Forum - Open Discussion Sensory deprivation is the deliberate reduction or removal of stimuli from one or more of the senses. Simple devices such as blindfolds or hoods and earmuffs can cut off sight and hearing respectively, while more complex devices can also cut off the sense of smell, touch, taste, thermoception (heat-sense), and 'gravity'. |
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Sexology Forum - Open Discussion Sexology is the systematic study of human sexuality. It encompasses all aspects of sexuality, including attempting to characterise "normal sexuality" and its variants, including paraphilias. |
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Shiatsu Forum - Open Discussion Shiatsu is a hands-on therapy technique originating in Japan. Shiatsu is an evolving form. Various styles incorporate (to differing degrees) aspects of Japanese massage traditions, Chinese Medicine practice, and "western" anatomy & physiology. |
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Sonopuncture Forum - Open Discussion It uses the application of sound signals on acupuncture points. It is a rare system, and isn't used by TCM practitioners in or from China proper. Its efficacy is unproven, and there is no known scientific mechanism for its purported effects. |
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Structural Integration Forum - Open Discussion Structural Integration is a system of working with a human which aims to align the human body in the gravitational field. The claimed benefit is that the increased use of balance at finer levels of the neuro-fascial-musculo-skeletal system allows for increased general well-being and physical adaptability and resilience as well as reduced pain from biomechanically caused pain. |
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Suspension Forum - Open Discussion A suspension is the act of suspending a human body from hooks that have been put through body piercings. These piercings are almost always temporary and are performed just prior to the actual suspension. |
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Tapping (EFT) Forum - Open Discussion Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a controversial psychotherapeutic tool that intends to relieve many psychological conditions, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, general stress, addictions and phobias. |
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Therapeutic touch Forum - Open Discussion Therapeutic touch (TT) is a mostly secular variant of faith healing, started by Dolores Krieger in the early 1970s. The TT practitioner moves his or her hands over the patient’s body, specifically the affected area, without actually touching the patient. |
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Thought Field Therapy Forum - Open Discussion Thought Field Therapists say that it can heal of a variety of mental and physical ailments through specialized "tapping" with the fingers at meridian points on the upper body and hands. |
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Chinese Medicine Forum - Open Discussion Traditional Chinese medicine (also known as TCM or T.C.M) is a range of traditional medical practices used in China that developed over several thousand years. These practices include herbal medicine, acupuncture, and massage. |
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Traditional Japanese medicine Forum - Open Discussion |
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Korean medicine Forum - Open Discussion Korean medicine originated in ancient times. In Samguk Yusa·Gojoseon where the founding myth of Korea is recorded, there is a story of a tiger and a bear who wanted to reincarnate in human form and who ate wormwood and garlic. |
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Traditional Mongolian medicine Forum - Open Discussion The Mongols developed their system of medicine according to their own culture and beliefs. Mongolian traditional medicine became famous, and some Dalai Lamas counted Emchis among their personal physicians. |
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Traditional Tibetan medicine Forum - Open Discussion Traditional Tibetan medicine embraces the traditional Buddhist belief that all illness ultimately results from the "three poisons" of the mind: materialism, aggression, and ignorance. |
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Urine Therapy Forum - Open Discussion Urine therapy (urinotherapy, Amaroli) is a specialized branch of alternative medicine. Any sort of oral or external application of (human) urine for medicinal or cosmetic purposes falls into this category. A practitioner of urine therapy is called an uropath. |
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