[From Latin acus means “needle” (see acuity) + pressure] is an alternative medicine technique similar in principle to Acupuncture. It is based on the concept of life energy which flows through “meridians” in the body. In treatment, physical pressure is applied to trigger points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians. Pressure may […]
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The Acupuncture points on the meridian lines along the whole body are used for the treatment. This is the most commonly used form of acupuncture. The theoretical basis of the acupuncture system of healing is the discovery in each hand and foot, shape and points corresponding to each part (organ) of human body. These corresponding
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Panchakarma is a combination of five procedures of purification- Vamana (Emesis), Virechana (Purgation), Niroohavasti (Decoction enema), Nasya (instillation of medicine through nostrils), and Anuvasanavasti (Oil enema). These procedures aim at plucking away the deep rooted imbalances in the body. Common Panchkarma Treatments are: Abhyanga Therapy Application of Oil to the skin followed by message in
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Naturopathy or naturopathic medicine is a form of alternative medicine that employs an array of pseudoscientific practices branded as “natural”, “non-invasive”, or promoting “self-healing”. The ideology and methods of naturopathy are based on vitalism and folk medicine, rather than evidence-based medicine (EBM) Common Naturopathy Treatments Mud Therapy Mud is supposed to be one of the
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Ayurveda is considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science. In Sanskrit, Ayurveda means “The Science of Life.” Ayurvedic knowledge originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is often called the “Mother of All Healing.” It stems from the ancient Vedic culture and was taught for many thousands of years in
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Did you know that sudden and severe back pain could be a sign of something much more serious diseases, among them Slipped disc is one such condition. A spinal disc herniation commonly called a slipped disc is a medical condition affecting the spine in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an intervertebral
In Ayurveda we can discover practical and reliable knowledge about the prevention and treatment of disease, the maintenance of health, and the promotion of longevity. Ayurveda defines health not only in terms of a balanced physiology of the physical body, but also as a state of harmony and contentment in every aspect of life. Thus,
