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Chiropractic care for the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can ease pain by correcting the misalignment between the spine and nervous system, and repositioning the jaw.

Spinal manipulative therapies are those that are used on the human skeleton, particularly the spinal area, to relieve muscular or skeletal pain, relieve tension, improve the mobility of joints and, in....

For centuries, people have been using natural or alternative medicine to treat their ailments. In recent years, alternative medicine, sometimes called natural health medicine and holistic medicine, h. ...

Applied kinesiology (AK) is the study of muscles and the relationship of muscle strength to health. It incorporates a system of manual muscle testing and therapy. AK is based on the theory that an ort....

ntegrative medicine is a multidisciplinary approach to medicine that combines mainstream medical treatments with complementary and alternative medicine therapies. Such treatments can be incorporated into pre-natal care to ease many pregnancy symptoms in a safe and natural way.

For acute conditions, acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, massage, hydrotherapy, and herbal anti-inflammatory oils are often used with success. If pain persists more than a week, it may be wise to seek the help of a qualified health care practitioner or physician to determine if the lumbar disks are damaged or prolapsed. This can cause pressure on nerve roots coming from the spine, increasing pain and discomfort. This is especially true if the pain radiates down the leg, or if any weakness o

A list of Holistic Pet Care resources where you can contact major organizations about further information on caring for your pets naturally.

Naturopathic medicine, also called naturopathy, can relieve the root problems that cause headaches through the use of reflex therapies, dietary changes, and other techniques.

Bad breath (also known as halitosis) is a normal condition that everyone experiences. Fortunately, proper nutrition with plenty of water will assist most people in their quest for keeping fresh breath.

Neck pain is a nonspecific symptom of discomfort that has a number of possible causes. Depending on the cause, neck pain may be experienced as limited to the neck itself (localized), or as radiating k....

Disk herniation is a breakdown of a fibrous cartilage material (annulus fibrosus) that makes up the intervertebral disk. The annulus fibrosus surrounds a soft gel-like substance in the center of the k....

Many people with fibromyalgia are looking for less invasive treatments or to avoid drug interactions and side effects. Laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment for pain, fatigue and other symptoms of fibromyalgia.

Polarity therapy is a holistic, energy-based system that includes bodywork, diet, exercise, and lifestyle counseling for the purpose of restoring and maintaining proper energy flows throughout the boy....

Back pain is one of the most common types of pain experienced by people all over the world. Bowen Therapy is a type of bodywork that involves gentle, precise movements to release muscle and fascia, relieving back pain.

Rolfing, also called Rolf therapy or structural integration, is a holistic system of bodywork that uses deep manipulation of the body's soft tissue to realign and balance the body's myos....

Alexander Technique has a long-standing reputation for helping people alleviate a wide variety of painful conditions. Alexander Technique is also helpful for performers, athletes, martial artists, yogis, and others who are seeking increased self-awareness.

Aromatherapy and essential oils provide a natural way to address imbalances and relieve menopausal symptoms without the side effects seen in synthetic hormone treatment.

The holistic philosophy, whether it is referring to health, the spiritual nature, the environment (the Gaia theory is an example), science or philosophy is based on the precept that all the component. ...

Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear space, which lies behind the eardrum (tympanic membrane). It is characterized by pain, dizziness, and partial loss of hearing.A little knowledge of the g....

Breema is both a hands-on and self-movement system that activates the body's self-corrective reflexes to create a balanced state of energy.Breema originated in a mountain village in the Near Es....