Question | Answer |
Acupressure | Pressure is applied with fingers, palms, thumbs, or elbows to specific pressure points of the body to stimulate and regulate the flow of energy. |
Acupuncture | Ancient Chinese therapy that involves the insertion of very thin needles into specific points along the meridians in the body to stimulate and balance the flow of energy. |
Antioxidants (Free Radicals) | Nutritional therapy that encourages the use of substances called antioxidants to prevent or inhibit oxidation (chemical prcoess in which a substnace is joined to oxygen) and neutralize free radicals (molecules that can damage body cells by altering the ge |
Aromatherapy | Therapeutic use of selected fragrances (concentrated essences or essiental oils that have been extracted from roots, bark, plants, and/or flowers) to alter mood and restore the body, mind, and spirit |
Biofeedback | Relaxation therapy that uses monitoring devices to provide a patient with information about his/her reaction to steress by showing the effect of stress on heart rate, respirations, blood pressure, muscle tension, & skin temp. |
Healing Touch (Reiki) | Ancient Japanese/Tibetian healing art based on the idea that disease causes an imbalance in the body's energy field; begins with centering before gentle hand pressure is applied to to the body's chakras (energy centers) to harness and balance |
Herbal or Botanical Medicine | Uses herbal medicines that have been used in almost all cultures since primitive times; based on the belief that herbs and plant extracts, from roots, stems, seeds, flowers, and leaves, contain compounds |
Homeopathy | Uses very minute, diluted doses of drugs made form natural substances to produce symptoms of the disease being treated; based on the belief that these substances stimulate the immune system to remove toxins and heal the body. very contreversial therapy |
Hypnotherapy (Hypnosis) | Technique used to induce a trance-like state so a person is more receptive to suggestion; enhances a person's ability to form images; used to encourage desired behavior changes |
Imagery | Technique of using imagination and as many senses as possible to visualize a pleasant and soothing image; used to decrease tension, anxiety, and adverse effects of chemotherapy |
Ionization Therapy | Special machines called air ionizers are used to produce negatively charged air particles or ions; used to treat common respiratory disorders |
Macrobiotic Diet | Nutrition therapy based on the Taoist concept of the balance between yin (cold) & yang (heat) and the belief that diff. foods represent yin (sweet foods) and yang (meat&eggs). Diet encourages balanced foods |
Meditation | Teaches breathing and muscle relaxation techniques to quiet the mind by focusing attention on obtaining a sense of oneness within oneself; used to reduce stress and pain, slow heart rate, lower blood pressure, and stimulate relaxation |
Pet Therapy | Uses pets to enhance health and stimulate an interest in life; helps individuals overcome physical limitations, decrease depression, increase |
play therapy | therapy where playing tools are used to relax |
yoga | hindu concentration method |
positive thoughts | involves self awareness self es |