Alternative Therapies

Acupuncture is one of the main forms of treatment in traditional Chinese medicine. It involves the use of sharp, thin needles that are inserted in the body at very specific points.

Biofeedback is a technique that measures bodily functions in order to help control them.Blood pressure Breathing Heart rate Muscle tension Skin temperature.By watching these measurements, you can learn how to alter these functions by relaxing or h...

Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, consisting primarily of manual(hands-on) techniques such as applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and moving muscles and body tissues.Generally, massage is deli...

Meditation is a practice of concentrated focus upon a sound, object, visualization, the breath, movement, or attention itself in order to increase awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritu...

Psychotherapy can be defined as a means of treating psychological or emotional problems such as neurosis or personality disorder through verbal and nonverbal communication. It is the treatment of psychological distress through talking with a speci...

Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. This controlled pressure alleviates the source of the discomfort.

Relaxation therapy is a broad term used to describe a number of techniques that promote stress reduction, the elimination of tension throughout the body, and a calm and peaceful state of mind.Relaxation therapy has been around for thousands of yea...

Shiatsu is a manipulative therapy developed in Japan and incorporating techniques of anma(Japanese traditional massage), acupressure, stretching, and Western massage. Shiatsu involves applying pressure to special points or areas on the body in ord...

T''ai chi is an ancient Chinese exercise with movements that originate from the martial arts. While used as a type of self-defense in its most advanced form, t''ai chi is practiced widely for its health and relaxation benefits.

The term yoga comes from a Sanskrit word that means yoke or union. Traditionally, yoga is a method joining the individual self with the Divine, Universal Spirit, or Cosmic Consciousness.