Alternative Therapies
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Chelation Therapy
Chelation therapy is a series of intravenous injections of the
synthetic
amino acid EDTA, designed to detoxify the body. It is also often used to
treat arteriosclerosis. Most frequently, this is administered in an
osteopathic or medical doctor's office.
Chinese (Oriental) Medicine
Oriental medical practitioners are trained to use a variety of ancient
and
modern therapeutic methods - including acupuncture, herbal medicine,
massage, heat therapy, and nutritional and lifestyle counseling - to treat
a
broad range of both chronic and acute illnesses.
Chiropractic
The chiropractic views the spine as the backbone of human health:
misalignments of the vertebrae caused by poor posture or trauma cause
pressure on the spinal nerve roots, leading to diminished function and
illness. Through manipulation or adjustment of the spine, treatment seeks
to
analyze and correct these misalignments.
Colonics
A colonic is a colon irrigation, the irrigation of the large intestine
with
sanitized, filtered water under gentle pressure to wash out or detoxify it
of stagnated fecal material; it is a full intestinal enema.
Counseling/Psychotherapy
This broad category covers a range of practitioners, from career
counselors
to psychotherapies who treat depression, stress, addiction, and emotional
issues. Formats can vary from individual counseling to group therapy. Some
therapists may also incorporate bodywork, ritual, energy healing, and
other
alternative modalities as part of their practice.
Craniosacral Therapy
This is a manual therapeutic procedure for remedying distortions in
the
structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism - the brain and
spinal
cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum, and interconnected membranes. It
is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, TMJ, and a range of
other
conditions.
Dance/Movement Therapies
Dance and/or movement therapy uses expressive movement as a
therapeutic
tool for both personal expression and psychological or emotional healing.
Practitioners work with people with physical disabilities, addition
issues,
sexual abuse histories, eating disorders, and other concerns.
Dentistry, Holistic
Holistic dentists are licensed dentists who bring an interdisciplinary
approach to their practice. The may incorporate such methods as
homeopathy,
nutrition and acupuncture into their treatment plans. Most holistic
dentists
emphasize wellness and preventive care while avoiding silver-mercury
fillings.
