What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy refers to a range of traditional, alternative, or complementary therapies that use aromatics. Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that is sometimes called essential oil therapy because of its use of aromatic essential oils medicinally to improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit. Essential oils have been used for […]
What is Biomagnetic Therapy? Magnetic therapy is an alternative medical practice that uses static magnets to alleviate pain and other health concerns. Medical Biomagnetism also called BioMagnetic Pair Therapy is a natural complementary therapy that diagnoses and treats a large number of illnesses through the use of pairs of medium intensity magnets. These magnets are […]
What is Homeopathy? Homeopathy is a branch of complementary and alternative medicine and is based on the principle that ‘like treats like’ and the belief that the body can cure itself. The basic principle of homeopathy is that a substance that triggers a certain disease can also be used to treat that disease. This is […]
What is Herbal Medicine? Herbal Medicine is the study or practice of the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants, now especially as a form of alternative medicine. Herbal Medicine uses the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, or seeds of plants to improve health, prevent disease, and treat illness. Herbalists need an in-depth understanding of anatomy and physiology, […]
What are Angels? The theological study of angels is known as angelology. Abrahamic religions often depict them as benevolent celestial intermediaries between God (or Heaven) and humanity. Other roles include protectors and guides for humans and servants of God. The term “angel” comes from the Greek word “angelos,” which means “messenger.” Angels are very powerful […]
What is Crystal Healing? Crystal healing is a type of alternative therapy that involves using gemstones to bring balance to an individual’s life and mind. Crystals are said to have a stable and unchanging energy pattern, each with a unique frequency and energy field, or resonance that gives them special properties. As a result, they […]
What is Chakra & Anatomy? Chakra (cakra in Sanskrit) means “wheel” and refers to energy points in your body. They are thought to be spinning disks of energy that should stay “open” and aligned, as they correspond to bundles of nerves, major organs, and areas of our energetic body that affect our emotional and physical […]
What is Reflexology? Reflexology is a form of massage therapy that involves applying alternating pressures areas on the feet, hands, and outer ears. Reflexology is a relaxation technique designed to alleviate stress and thereby reduce health problems that may be associated with stress. Reflexologists use foot charts to guide them as they apply pressure to […]
What is Reiki? Reiki is a form of alternative therapy commonly referred to as energy healing. It emerged in Japan in the late 1800s and is said to involve the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner’s palms to their patient. Reiki is hands-on natural healing using the universal life force energy. The term comes […]
What is Acupuncture? A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain. Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. This, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, […]
