The History of acupuncture
The father of Chinese medicine, Shen Nung, is thought to be the first person to have theorized about circulation in the human body. These theories were compiled approximately 5000 years ago, and led to the development of acupuncture.
Shen Nung developed the idea of the Qi, an energy force that flows through […]

acupuncture charts are tools used by acupuncturists to tell them where they should treat a patient. These charts are effective, hands on and easily accessible, which will give instant access to more information. Patients that come in can also learn from using these charts. By implementing a series of acupuncture charts, patients […]

Yoga as a Religious Principle
Yoga is commonly known in the western world as a method of exercise.  However, yoga in fact takes its root in a much different place.  Yoga actually began as a part of the Hindu religion, one of the major religions practiced in India.  India is, of course, where yoga really began.  […]

reiki as a Holistic Treatment
reiki is a fairly straightforward concept.  Essentially, there is energy that flows in the universe.  A person can be trained to harness this energy in a way so that they can treat medical, emotional, or spiritual problems in a patient or in themselves.  While reiki cannot completely heal a person with […]

Essential Oil Blends and Their Use in Aromatherapy
People who seek aromatherapy treatments generally are looking for either a way to organically treat an emotional disturbance, or a way to enhance another alternative medical treatment.  While the use of aromatherapy in conjunction with other alternative medicine therapies is generally overseen by the practitioner of the other […]

music therapy and Your Physical Wellbeing
music therapy has become more and more popular over the last few years in part because the medical community is giving it more attention that it had before.  Many hospitals actually have professional music therapists on staff who help admitted hospital patients with their symptoms through the practice of music […]

There are all sorts of health screenings people can undergo to detect potential problems. From blood sugar screenings to bone density testing, the medical profession has a variety of tools at its disposal. On the alternative medicine end, the study of eye lesions iridology has to offer can produce very good results.
iridology is a long-practiced […]

Who Is The Art Therapist?
The profession of art therapist is not a new one, but it is one that is not familiar to many people.  Art therapists are professional therapists who have extensive training in both art and psychotherapy.  In order to be an art therapist, a person must hold a master’s degree in either […]

Healing Your Body Naturally: Drug Difficulties
There is a lot that can be said for natural healing and alternative medical therapies.  While some therapies don’t have very conclusive research results, the benefits of some of these therapies are often a much better option than resulting to traditional medicine and the prescription drug market.
It is a fact […]

Alternative medicine is becoming a popular choice for health-conscious individuals, yet many of them are unsure just exactly what the term encompasses. Many of them have even asked their doctors, “What is alternative medicine?”, yet they get no clear answer.
Basically, alternative medicine is any sort of therapy or treatment that is used instead of […]