With the recent explosion of interest in alternative forms of healing, attention has turned to the practice of energy medicine. Energy medicine is an approach to healing based on the assumption that there is a natural field of energy that surrounds and penetrates every living thing. Within such an approach, practitioners attempt to […]
Along with the rise in popularity of aromatherapy we have seen an increase in the introduction of aromatherapy candles to the market. The problem with this is that a great deal of these are not authentic aromatherapy candles and if they do not contain pure essential oils they are giving you no benefit other than […]
The origins of acupuncture date back to China, more than 2,000 years ago. Acupuncture has been recognized as one of the oldest practices to date, in the world.
Chinese medicine has historically looked at four distinct practices, known as the Four Examinations:
- Observation. This involves looking at a patients general complexion, his or her gait, eyes, nails, […]
Introduction
In ancient Greece, Portulaca Oleracea or Purslane Herb was regarded as an important medicinal herb for treatment of fever, female disorders, stomach aches, hemorrhoids, and for the healing of wounds by Hippocrates, the renowned father of medicine. Purslane herb was later considered as a cold herb around the 17th century and was an important ingredient […]
Increasing attention is being drawn to herbal supplements (the use of herbs in various forms to alleviate ailments). More people are turning to herbal remedies for relief, claiming they are tired of paying high prices for traditional medications and worried about possible chemical side effects. However, recent reports describe the harm some herbal supplements can […]
Acupuncture today is a widely used 2000 year old medical procedure stimulating a variety of body pressure points. This technique commonly involves the penetration of a persons skin with thin metallic needles, manipulated by the hands and/ or through electrical stimulation.
What is seen by many people to work wonders outside the realms of modern heavily […]
Almost every person who has some knowledge about alternative medicine or nutritional healing realizes that disease is caused by an imbalance in some area within the body. In today’s society, this is not a hard thing to know with the Internet, your peers and family members, and the media.
This imbalance can be anywhere - […]
Just a few years ago if someone diagnosed with cancer wanted to pursue nutrition in their healing and treatment process it was considered an alternative therapy and they would often find themselves cautioned by friends and doctors, being told they were either unsafe or just downright insane.
Nutrition, or food therapy as I like to call […]
Artist as Healer–ealer as Artist, Sharlene McLearon creates work that images art as a healing force for herself, others and the Earth. Her paintings are expressive and symbolic. Most are images that emerged from a healing dimension and in their own profound way, will lead viewers to be healed as well. Her paintings speak in […]
If you have eczema, your skin is inflamed, irritable and is red and blotchy through itching and scratching. For most people, the main method of eczema treatment is conventionally via topical applications or medication to provide relief. Preventative measures such as avoiding triggers. Allergens can be anything from pollens, dust, and drugs to […]
