Health coaches, professionals, individuals: When considering options for responding to an illness or imbalance, you've got nearly 200 health and wellness techniques and therapies to choose from.
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Systems & Philosophies of Medicine
Health & Wellness Techniques & Therapies
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Systems & Philosophies of Medicine
If you're a consumer of establishment medicine, the doctors you've been hiring are trained in Allopathic Medicine and the biomedical model. There are more than 15 other medical systems. Learn more about them here.
Health & Wellness Techniques & Therapies
When we look into those 20 philosophies of medicine, we find nearly 200 health and wellness techniques and healing therapies. Here you’ll find an overview with a brief definition of each. Select links to jump to the more detailed entry (i.e. overview, rationale, techniques and uses) on the web page here.
Abdominal Thrusts — See heimlich maneuver
Acupressure — A therapeutic technique from TCM that involves applying firm pressure to particular points (called acupoints or pressure points) located along the body’s energy meridians
Acupuncture — A TCM modality, using “fine needles to stimulate acupoints that are plotted on various meridians in order to promote the body’s self-healing ability, increase blood circulation, ease pain, balance hormones… [and may be used to] trigger the parasympathetic nervous system” [source]
Alert Rest — See relaxation
Alexander Technique — A form of somatics using a “gentle educational method used worldwide for over 100 years… to change postural habits and develop better coordination of our musculoskeletal system” [source]
Apitherapy / Bee Therapy — “Using products from honeybees, such as honey, pollen, bee bread, propolis, beeswax, and more” [source]
Applied Kinesiology / Muscle Testing / Touch for Health — A diagnostic tool using muscle testing to evaluate neurological function, thus gaining information about the person and potential remedies
Aromatherapy — The “inhalation or bodily application of fragrant essential oils for therapeutic purposes” or, more broadly, refers to the use of aroma to enhance feelings of well-being [dictionary] see also: essential oils
Art Therapy — “A mental health profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship” [source]
Auriculotherapy / Auricular Acupuncture / Ear Acupuncture — “Typically considered one form of acupuncture, [it] is the stimulation of the auricle of the external ear for the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions in other parts of the body” [source] See acupuncture
Bach Flower Remedies — A “system of plant and flower-based essences developed in the 1930s by Dr. Edward Bach, a physician and homeopath who was convinced that emotional well being was key to overall health” [source]; see flower essence therapy
Bacteriophage Therapy — Meaning “bacteria eater,” these viruses are “natural enemies of bacteria” and are “found in soil, sewage, water, and other places bacteria live; they help keep bacteria growth in check in nature” [source]; see phage therapy
Balneotherapy — Immersing in mineral-rich waters, often from natural hot springs, for therapeutic purposes; see hydrotherapy
Bee Therapy — See apitherapy
Biofeedback, Neurofeedback — “Combines a variety of relaxation methods such as guided imagery and meditation with the use of instruments that monitor the individual’s response”; the person learns to regulate the body’s physiology including “a number of your own autonomic functions — heart rate, blood pressure, and other processes previously believed to be involuntary”; the person can “control a number of problems” including the reduction or elimination of pain and stress-related issues [source]
Biofield Tuning — A form of sound therapy and vibrational healing using tuning forks to scan and re-balance the body’s energy field and electrical system
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy — See hormone replacement therapy
Bioresonance Biofeedback — Uses scaler-wave technology “to scan/read you — for the resonant frequencies of everything from mold to viruses to mineral levels to toxins – at home, or anywhere in the world… Not only can these devices scan you and provide reports, they can “feed back” to you the correct balanced energies to help your body regain its optimal health and function” [source]
Blood Irradiation Therapy — See ultraviolet blood irradiation
BodyTalk — ”Provides insights to the areas of your body that need attention… it respects the body’s own needs and determines your body’s priorities for healing… using a variety of non-invasive techniques, it refocuses your body’s natural healing response to establish better communication within the body” [source]
Bowen Therapy — A type of bodywork that “addresses pain using muscle and connective tissue therapies” via a set of “moves” that are performed in a specific sequence with wait periods between each [source]
Brainspotting — A tool “to neurobiologically locate, focus, process, and release experiences and symptoms that are typically out of reach of the conscious mind and its cognitive and language capacity… has profound psychological, emotional, and physical consequences” [source]
Breathwork — Typically involves relaxation techniques, bringing awareness to the breath, identifying constricted breathing patterns, and engaging in basic practices such as simple breath awareness, diaphragmatic or belling breathing, mental inquiry, connecting breath with movement and/or gently deepening the breath (detailed lesson series here)
Carbon Dioxide Therapies — See hydrotherapy
Castor Oil — Made from ricinus communis, the castor bean; there is “ample research documenting… efficacy… to gently detoxify the body and various organs, encourage lymphatic flow; relieve gas, bloating, and constipation, decrease pain, swelling, and inflammation; promote skin health, boost immune function, support breast and reproductive health, and reduce stress and promote relaxation [source]
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Positive CBT — “A solutions-oriented form of talk therapy” designed to identify thought patterns and maladaptive behaviors “by interrogating and uprooting negative or irrational beliefs” and practicing strategies to overcome them [source]
Chelation Therapy — The process of binding and removing unwanted metals and toxins from the body
Chiropractic — “A health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health; there is an emphasis on manual treatments including spinal adjustment and other joint and soft-tissue manipulation” [source]
Chlorine Dioxide Therapy (MMS and CDS) — Proclaimed as a universal antidote by NASA in 1987; there are two main therapeutic forms, MMS and CDS
Chromotherapy — See light therapy and vibrational medicine
Clay Therapy — Using bentonite clay, kaolin /white clay, french green clay, and rhassoul / ghassoul clay which bind to toxins for detoxification, skin health, and overall well-being [source]
Clinical Hypnosis — See hypnotherapy
Cold Plunge — See cold water therapy
Cold Water Therapy — Short exposure to extremely cold water (40 to 59 Fahrenheit, 4 to 15 Celsius) for a few minutes, up to 15 minutes
Colon Hydrotherapy — See colonics
Colonics / Colon Hydrotherapy — Infuses water into the colon (the large intestine) through the rectum in order to flush out waste matter
Color Therapy — Exposing skin to particular light frequencies for health and healing; a type of vibrational medicine; also called light therapy, phototherapy and heliotherapy; see also: red light therapy, light therapy, and vibrational medicine
Complete Decongestive Therapy — The “gold standard treatment” for lymphoedema, combining manual lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging, exercise, and skin care, plus self-care, counseling, and nutrition [source]; see lymphatic drainage massage
Cranio-Sacral Therapy / Cranial Osteopathy — “Involves a very gentle touch of the practitioner’s hands… on the cranium (head), the sacrum (tail-bone), the feet, the trunk, or other part of the body as appropriate; it is generally experienced as a profound relaxation and reintegration which may pervade the whole person, physically, mentally and emotionally, often accompanied by a feeling of lightness and ease” [source]
Crystal Healing / Gemstones — A therapy “that taps into the energetic power of crystals and how they affect the body and mind… healing crystals [are placed] on or around a client to help unblock, focus and direct energy” [source]; works with the “subtle energy field (also called the biomagnetic field or aura) … to help restore a sense of wellness, wholeness and balance; it can help to support the physical body in its own natural self-healing process” [source]; crystals are defined by their “orderly repetition of atoms or molecules that creates a stable, coherent matrix… [which enables them to] resonate at precise frequencies, scatter and diffract light… and even reflect waves back along their incoming path” … crystals “act as coherent amplifiers… for subtle scalar energies… [exhibiting] “an almost mystical ability to amplify energy, intention, and healing” [source]
Cupping — Small round cups are heated with fire or manually pumped to create a suction and then placed on the skin for several minutes, thereby increasing the flow of blood and lymph through the area being treated; it aims to “speed up circulation, break up adhesion, promote lymphatic drainage and anti-inflammatory responses, and release toxins from the body” [source]
Dark Retreat — Experiencing “darkness and sensory withdrawal as a sacred ritual for spiritual enlightenment and inner purification… originating in Tibetan Buddhism… they have also been documented amongst ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and the Kogi people of Colombia” [source]
Dead Hang — See hanging
Detox / Detoxification — Removing toxins from the body to promote optimal organ function; one of many natural processes of the human body as exemplified by perspiration, urination and the lymphatic system among other organs and systems; additionally, there are techniques for supporting the body in removing toxins such as walking, lymphatic massage and saunas; see detailed lesson series here
DHEA Therapy — See hormone replacement therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — “A structured program of psychotherapy with a strong educational component designed to provide skills for managing intense emotions and negotiating social relationships… [including] the self-destructive impulses of chronic suicidal patients… borderline personality disorder, emotion dysregulation, and… [other] psychiatric conditions” [source]
DMSO — “A remarkably safe chemical that protects cells from otherwise fatal stressors (e.g., freezing, burning, shockwaves, ischemia)”; the oxidized form is MSM [source] which is also used separately as a supplement “for a variety of purposes, including its most common use as an anti-inflammatory agent” [source]
Dry Salt Therapy — See salt therapy
Ear Candling — Uses a cone-shaped candle to draw ear wax out of the ear
Earthing — Direct skin contact with the earth; “Your body functions electrically… emerging science reveals that direct contact with the ground allows you to receive an energy infusion, compliments of Mother Earth” [source]
EESystem — See energy enhancement system
EFT Tapping — “A form of psychological acupressure that combines tapping on meridian points with modern psychology” [source]; “a body/mind self-help method [using] gentle touch with our fingertips on acupuncture points” combined with “mindful and vocal attention… upon an issue we wish to resolve” [source]
Electromagnetic Field Therapy — See magnetic field therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) — A person “attends to emotionally disturbing material in brief sequential doses while simultaneously focusing on an external stimulus; therapist-directed lateral eye movements are the most commonly used external stimulus but a variety of other stimuli including hand-tapping and audio stimulation are often used” [source]
Emotional Freedom Technique — See EFT tapping
Energy Enhancement System (EESystem) — “Leverages scalar energy to enhance holistic health, showing positive effects on cellular regeneration, immune function, and psychological well-being” [source]
Energy Psychology, Energy Psychotherapy — “Addresses the relationship of energy systems to emotion, cognition, behavior and health” [source]; “A family of mind-body methods that rapidly reduce stress and trauma; methods combine cognitive interventions with somatic techniques that influence the human bio-energy systems such as meridians, chakras and the biofield to elevate physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing” [source]
Enzyme Replacement Therapy — See enzyme therapy
Enzyme Therapy / Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) — Using enzyme-based “industrial” (pharmaceutical) drugs therapeutically [source]; “replacement enzymes are derived from human, animal, and plant cells that are then genetically modified and processed” [source]
ERT — See enzyme therapy
Essential Oils — “Produced by steam or water distillation from the leaves, wood, petals, buds, needles, bark or roots of aromatic botanicals such as lavender and rosemary”; these highly concentrated fluids are used in aromatherapy as well as many generalized uses [source]; see aromatherapy
Exercise — See movement
Family Constellation Therapy — “A therapeutic approach designed to help reveal the hidden dynamics in a family or relationship in order to address any stressors impacting these relationships and heal them” [source]
Fasting, Intermittent Fasting, Time-Restricted Eating — The practice of abstaining from eating for a period of time
Feldenkrais Method — A form of somatics using gentle movement and directed attention to become more sensitive to the body’s tensions and habits, and to learn more effective movement patterns
Flotation Therapy — “You lie on your back and float without the sensation of gravity, temperature, sound (if you opt for no music), or visual stimuli while focusing on breathing; generally, the experience is described as pleasant and relaxing”; also called sensory deprivation tank therapy and restricted environmental stimulation therapy (REST) [source]
Flower Essence Therapy, Bach Flower Remedies — “The vibrational energy of plants charged into liquid; created from the solar infusion of a plant”; unlike essential oils, these are water-based and safe to consume [source]
Forest Bathing / Shinrin-Yoku / Being in Nature — To “allow nature to envelop you and rediscover the peace and well-being that lies within… research reveals that spending time amidst nature significantly reduces stress, boosts immunity, and enhances overall well-being” [source]
Frequency Medicine — See sound healing and vibrational medicine
Gandusha Kriya — See oil pulling
Gemstones — See crystal healing
Gestalt Therapy — A form of psychotherapy “based on phenomenology, the study of experience, and it focuses on taking the whole individual’s experiences and functioning in the here and now instead of focusing on the past or future… this present-time approach allows us to take responsibility and be more self-aware” [source]
Graston Technique — “One of a number of manual therapy approaches that uses instruments with a specialized form of massage/scraping the skin gently; designed to help the practitioner identify areas of restriction and attempt to break up scar tissue” [source]; see IASTM
Grounding — May be used as another word for Earthing but more often refers to experiencing mind, body and breath in the same place at the same time (Jillian Pransky); as a practice, usually involves paying attention to the sensation of the body in contact with a surface in order to experience a sense of embodiment; see detailed lesson here
Gua Sha — Also known as skin scraping or scraping therapy, it is a technique from TCM; “by using tools such as jade or ox horn… scraping and rubbing repeatedly the relevant parts of the skin to dredge the channel, and activate blood circulation to dissipate blood stasis” [source]
Guided Imagery — See visualization
Halotherapy — See salt therapy
Hanging / Dead Hang — Refers to gripping a secure overhead bar such as a pull-up bar and moving feet off of support so that you’re hanging on the bar; it “utilizes your bodyweight to decompress, strengthen, and lengthen your spine” [source]
Heat Therapy — See sauna
Heimlich Maneuver — Abdominal thrusting to relieve choking, pushing on the diaphragm to expel air from the lungs and throat, and forcing the trapped object out [source]
Heliotherapy — Another name for light therapy or for sunbathing [source] See: light therapy, vibrational medicine and sunlight
High Altitude Training — The practice of training (exercising) at high elevations, typically at least 7,000 feet or 2,000 meters above sea level
HIIT — Vigorous exercises performed at greater than 80 percent of maximum heart rate, followed by a recovery period of a specific duration [source]; see metabolic conditioning.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), DHEA Therapy — The use of hormones to help resolve symptoms of hormonal imbalance or a decline in hormone production
Horticultural Therapy — “The use of plants and plant-based activity for the purpose of human healing and rehabilitation” [source]
Hydrogen Peroxide — An antimicrobial agent used as a disinfectant and mouth rinse to kill pathogens, and research shows it to be effective against respiratory infections when nebulized [source and source]
Hydrotherapy, Balneotherapy, Mineral Baths, Carbon Dioxide Therapies — Using water, steam, and ice to treat injuries and illnesses; techniques include baths, compresses, showers, sitz baths, steam baths and whirlpools; may be called water therapy, aquatic therapy, pool therapy, balneotherapy, or hydropathy [source and source]
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) — The administration of oxygen at high atmospheric pressure [source]; treatment involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber for one to two hours per session; designed to “improve healing at all levels since oxygen is required for all metabolic action” [source]
Hyperthermia — See sauna, infrared sauna, heat therapy
Hypnotherapy / Clinical Hypnosis / Self-Hypnosis — Techniques that subdue the analytical mind and provide access to the subconscious in order to program it with suggestions; intentionally using a theta brain state (also called a “trance state”) to implant positive and empowering thoughts in the subconscious
IASTM — See scraping therapy
IFS — See parts work
Infrared Sauna — See sauna
iRest — See yoga nidra
Journaling, Speedwriting, Nondominant Handwriting — Various modalities involving writing
Laughter Therapy — Induces laughter for long enough periods of time to experience the beneficial hormonal effects of laughter, which includes normalizing blood pressure, reducing the production of stress hormones, relieving pain, and supporting immune system health
Light Therapy — A type of vibrational medicine; exposing the skin to particular light frequencies for health and healing; “controlled administration of non-ionizing radiation to the skin” [source]; also called phototherapy; see vibrational medicine, red light therapy, and sunlight
Limbic Retraining — See limbic system therapy
Limbic System Therapy / Limbic Retraining — May encompass a number of techniques designed to improve the brain’s limbic system functioning, and is particularly called for when healing trauma
Low-Level Laser Light Therapy (LLLT) — Another name for red light therapy
Lymphatic Drainage Massage / Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) — A specific form of specialized massage therapy designed to help your cells release toxic buildup, reduce lymph congestion, and help flush excess fluid within your tissues” [source]
Mace Energy Method (MEM) — “Requires minimal narrative from clients… allows clients to maintain privacy while permanently freeing themselves from negative patterns in just one session… practitioners guide clients through specific processes to access and ‘dis-create’ negative identities or emotional patterns that they no longer want to experience” [source]
Magnetic Field Therapy / Electromagnetic Field Therapy / Magnetotherapy / PEMF — Uses magnetic fields on or near the body to treat pain and inflammation, and to promote wound and bone healing among other uses.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage — Developed by Dr. Emil Vodder and wife, Estrid in 1936 for treatment of swollen lymph nodes [source]; see lymphatic drainage massage
Massage Therapy — Uses hands, fingers, forearms and elbows to manipulate muscles, connective tissues, ligaments and skin
MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) — Founded in 1979 as a “public health project” by Jon Kabat-Zinn, designed to bring “mindfulness (in its most universal articulations as both a formal meditative discipline and as a way of being) into the mainstream of medicine, health care, science, and beyond”; uses mindfulness meditation, body awareness, yoga and inner exploration; see also meditation
Meditation, MBSR, Mindfulness — “It is not a way of making your mind quiet; it is a way of entering into the quiet that is already there — buried under the 50,000 thoughts the average person thinks every day” [source]; “a means of developing progressively subtler, more deeply internalized levels of perception” [source]; “a dynamic balance of intellectual and intuitive consciousness” [source]
MELT Method — “A gentle self-care technique that enhances mobility, stability, and performance and is clinically proven to reduce chronic pain while restoring overall wellbeing… helps undo Stuck Stress by bringing a flush of fresh fluid through the system to restore your fascia’s supportive, supple nature” [source]
Meridian Therapy — “Encompasses all methods used to treat an acupoint” [source] “Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, it revolves around the concept of meridians as energy pathways in the body that influence overall health and well-being… focuses on balancing energy through various methods such as acupressure, acupuncture, cupping, and heat treatments” [source]
Metabolic Conditioning, HIIT — “Exercise programs that make use of the immediate and intermediate energy pathways; exercises must be done in a specific time and intensity to use these pathways; HIIT exercises are a form of metabolic conditioning — but not all metabolic conditioning is HIIT” [source]. HIIT are vigorous exercises performed at greater than 80 percent of maximum heart rate, followed by a recovery period of a specific duration [source].
Mindfulness — Wakefulness, a process for becoming fully present; see meditation
Mineral Baths — See hydrotherapy
MMS — See chlorine dioxide therapy
Movement, Exercise — “Can take any form; walking is the most essential, but all activity is life-giving… at a basic biological level, [it] activates all of our bodily systems… gets the heart pumping more blood, which feeds every cell in the body, and pumps lymph through the lymphatic system, to clear out cellular debris and other toxins… also gets synovial fluid into your joints to maintain mobility… lets your muscles flex and your bones bear weight, making your entire skeletal muscle system stronger and denser… delivers a major mood boost and is one of the most powerful ‘treatments’ for depression.. it can also reduce anxiety, and improve cognitive function” [source]
Moxibustion — A technique from TCM using moxa rolls (made from mugwort) to apply heat on acupuncture points
Muscle Testing — See applied kinesiology
Music Therapy — Uses music to improve health [source]; may involve making music, listening to music, and/or a psychotherapeutic approach to working through fear and trauma, for example [source].
Myofunctional Therapy — See orofacial myofunctional therapy
Nature — See forest bathing
Neural Manipulation (NM) — A type of manual therapy that “offers a nuanced way to address complex health issues related to the nervous system’s functionality” [source]; “developed through the clinical work of Osteopath and Physical Therapist Jean-Pierre Barral, facilitates free movement of the nerves in their surroundings… [by] facilitating neural glide” [source]
Neurofeedback— A type of biofeedback focused on brain waves; see biofeedback
Non-Dominant Handwriting — Journaling using the hand that you don’t usually write with; see journaling
Nutritional Supplementation — See herbal medicine
Oil Pulling / Gandusha Kriya — Swishing a particular type of oil around teeth and gums for up to 20 minutes, and then spitting it out; called gandusha kriya in ancient Ayurvedic texts, the practice is designed to enhance detoxification and improve oral health
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy — “Neuromuscular re-patterning of the oral and facial muscles; includes facial exercises and behavior modification techniques to promote proper tongue position, improved breathing, chewing and swallowing; proper functional head and neck postures are also addressed” [source]
Ortho-Bionomy — “A wholistic approach to healing that works with the proprioceptic aspects of the nervous system to cue the self-corrective reflexes inherent in everyone; uses gentle positioning and movements which can allow tension patterns which are creating pain to relax, reset and reorganize from within’ allows for a sophisticated analysis of the different dimensions and levels of body, mind and spirit” [source]
Oxidation Therapies — “Therapies include ozone therapy, ultraviolet blood irradiation therapy, IV hydrogen peroxide therapy, and high dose intravenous ascorbate; they carry virtually no known adverse or toxic effects ” [source]
Ozone Therapy — The administration of O3, designed to create a beneficial level of stress (hormesis) that supports the body’s natural healing mechanisms, improves cellular function, and promotes overall health; “when pathogens are exposed to ozone, the oxidative stress damages their cell membranes, DNA, and proteins, effectively killing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites” [source]
Parts Work, IFS — “A therapeutic lens that assumes that each of us has many different parts to our minds and psyches; each of these parts (or subpersonalities) has unique needs, wants, and beliefs and may be consciously or unconsciously helping or harming us… by bringing our awareness to these many different parts within us… we are then more able to lovingly integrate (but not eliminate) the many aspects within us to create more choice, expand our capacity to creatively problem-solve, and to give us a greater sense of wholeness and aliveness in our daily lives” [source]
Past Life Regression Therapy — “A type of hypnotherapy that takes you through your previous lives or incarnations, allowing access to memories and experiences often suppressed or concealed in the subconscious mind” [source]
PEMF — See magnetic field therapy
Phage / Bacteriophage Therapy — Uses bacterial viruses (phages) to treat bacterial infections
Pharmaceutical Drugs — Chemical substances patented by pharmaceutical companies for the purposes of changing physiology
Photomodulation (PBM) — See red light therapy
Phototherapy — Light therapy; see vibrational medicine
Physical Therapy — A profession “that uses exercise, hands-on therapies, and devices to treat conditions that limit a person’s ability to move and perform daily tasks”; typically, this term is used in the U.S. while physiotherapy is the term used in most other countries [source and source]
Physiotherapy — See physical therapy
Plasmalogen Replacement Therapy (PRT) — The use of plasmalogen supplements or other therapies to restore plasmalogen levels in the body
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections — “Isolating plasma from blood and concentrating it”; injected to help heal injuries [source]
Prolotherapy — “An injection procedure that helps resolve tiny tears or injuries to connective tissue located throughout the musculoskeletal system; a cutting-edge form of regenerative medicine that helps to treat both acute and chronic injuries, as well as difficult-to-resolve joint pain” [source]
Psychedelic Medicine — “The use of psychedelic substances for treating illnesses such as addiction, depression, anxiety and PTSD; [derived from or similar to] plants or fungi used traditionally for millennia in spiritual or folk healing rituals” [source]
PSYCH-K — “A simple, yet powerful process to change subconscious beliefs that are self-limiting and self-sabotaging; interactive process of change with a proven record of success for over 30 years; facilitates change at the subconscious level where at least 95% of our consciousness operates” [source]
Psychophysical Integration — See trager approach
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) – See magnetic field therapy
Qi Gong — “The skill of cultivating, maintaining, and promoting the free flow of ‘vital energy’ (what is known as ‘Qi’) within the body which in turn can provide immediate and lasting improvement to your physical and mental well-being; varied in form and applications (there are hundreds, if not thousands, of different styles) all forms integrate movement, coordinated breathing techniques, and focused intention” [source]
Recall Healing — “A disease/behavior is quite often the automatic brain’s response to a stress that occurred in the person’s life” [source]; “provides a framework to help and guide an ill person to identify the emotional trauma behind his condition; but also to help anyone who wishes to work preventively to optimize health [source]
Red Light Therapy — A form of light therapy, it involves standing or sitting near a device that emits frequencies in the red light and/or near-infrared portions of the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum; it promotes cellular health (and does not create sunburn or UV damage) and is used for inflammation, pain, and skin rejuvenation among other uses; also called low-level laser light therapy (LLLT), photomodulation, and photobiomodulation (PBM)
Reflexology — A therapeutic technique from TCM that involves applying pressure to the feet, hands, and ears
Reiki — Japanese word translates as “spiritually guided life force energy”; a technique “of ‘laying on hands’ for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing; based on the idea that if one’s ‘life force energy’ is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy” [source]
Relaxation, Alert Rest, Restorative Yoga — Purposeful and alert state, closer to meditation than to sleep; intended to release ever-deeper layers of tension and to support an increasing ability to experience “Beingness” — a quality of awareness not related to “doing” or external circumstances
Restorative Yoga — Uses long-held, passive postures supported by props, so that no muscular effort is required; intended to release ever-deeper layers of tension and to support an increasing ability to experience “Beingness” — a quality of awareness not related to “doing” or external circumstances; see relaxation
Rolfing Structural Integration — “Named after its founder, it is a form of bodywork that reorganizes the connective tissues, called fascia, that permeate the entire body” [source]
Rosen Method — “A bodywork and movement modality that is about presence, breath, body awareness, releasing tension, reaching the unconscious, and creating new, more regulated pathways in the nervous system; born out of the pioneering work of Marion Rosen, a physical therapist for 70 years” [source]
Salt Therapy / Dry Salt Therapy / Halotherapy — Also called halotherapy, it is the breathing of salty air to “absorb irritants, including allergens and toxins, from the respiratory system… [and to] break up mucus and reduce inflammation, resulting in clear airways” [source]
Sauna, Infrared Sauna, Heat Therapy — Using heat in various forms to produce sweating and detoxification, helping to relieve stress, increase relaxation and heal the body; research shows that at an adequate temperature and frequency, it “effectively detoxifies the body of any number of toxins, including heavy metals and various chemicals” [source]
Scraping Therapy, IASTM, Graston Technique — “A skilled myofascial intervention used for the detection and treatment of soft tissue disorders; based on the principles of James Cyriax cross-friction massage; applied using instruments that… can conform to different body locations and allow for deeper penetration”; similar to gua sha although this IASTM source claims they have “different rationale, goals and application methods” [source]
Self-Hypnosis — See hypnotherapy
Shamanic Healing — The practitioner engages in ceremony, invoking a meditative state and conscious spiritual support, using traditional indigenous tools such as sound (e.g. singing, drums, rattle), honoring the four directions, and energy techniques to achieve improved emotional balance, energy flow, healing and well-being [source and source]
Shinrin-Yoku — In Japanese, means “absorbing the forest atmosphere” [source]; known also as Forest Bathing; see forest bathing
SHIP (Spontaneous Healing Intrasystemic Process) — A psychotherapeutic approach to trauma therapy that seeks to address the effect of trauma on the bodily and psychological systems by accessing body memories of traumatised clients [source]
Somatic Experiencing — “A body-oriented modality that helps heal trauma and other stress disorders; developed by Peter Levine PhD, it is the result of the multidisciplinary study of stress physiology, psychology, ethology, biology, neuroscience, indigenous healing practices, and medical biophysics, with more than 45 years of successful application” [source]
Somatics — As a general philosophy, it is an approach of embodiment, attuning to the wisdom of the body
SomatoEmotional Release (SER) — “A therapeutic process that helps rid the mind and body of residual effects of past trauma associated with negative experiences… which might include: violent assaults; warfare; sexual, emotional or physical abuse, PTSD, childhood traumas, traumatic relationship issues, divorce, and other more common experiences that have overwhelmed your ability to heal and move on” [source]
Sound Healing — Harnesses the power of sound frequencies to promote physical, emotional and spiritual health and well-being; see also: music therapy
Speedwriting — See journaling
Stem Cell Therapy — “Uses a person’s own stem cells to help repair damaged tissue and repair injuries; usually performed relatively quickly through injections as a simple outpatient or in-office procedure” [source]
Sunlight / Heliotherapy — Sunbathing [source]
Surgery — Used “to diagnose or treat… trauma, disease, injury or malignancy, to alter bodily functions, to reconstruct or improve aesthetics and appearance (cosmetic surgery), or to remove unwanted tissues or foreign bodies; requires a team that typically consists of the surgeon, the surgical assistant, an anaesthetist (often also complemented by an anaesthetic nurse), a scrub nurse (who handles sterile equipment), a circulating nurse and a surgical technologist, while procedures that mandate cardiopulmonary bypass will also have a perfusionist; all surgical procedures are considered invasive and often require a period of postoperative care (sometimes intensive care) for the patient to recover from the iatrogenic trauma inflicted by the procedure” [source]
Sweat Lodge — “Considered to be a sacred place by Native Americans, it is a dome-shaped structure made of natural materials such as branches, leaves, and blankets; it is used to conduct traditional sweating ceremonies; this powerful and symbolic ceremony promotes physical and spiritual healing [source]
Tai Chi — “A mind-body exercise that originated in China over 1,000 years ago; three components are working together: movements, meditation and deep breathing; the movements are a series of gentle postures flowing slowing and smoothly from one to another” [source]
Thai Massage — Involves pressure and compression, assisted stretching, and acupressure to relieve tension, promote relaxation, improve range of motion, and enhance circulation and the flow of energy
Therapeutic Touch (TT) — “A holistic, evidence-based practice that incorporates the intentional and compassionate use of universal energy to promote balance and well-being” [source]
Thermography — Uses infrared technology to detect heat patterns and blood flow in body tissues; can “measure heat from inflammation long before it manifests as a disease; a non-invasive technique, with no risks to the body.” [source]
ThetaHealing — A meditation technique and spiritual philosophy that uses focused thought and prayer [source]
Time-Restricted Eating — See fasting
Touch for Health — “A system of kinesiology that uses muscle monitoring as a biofeedback system to determine what stimuli create stress in the body, and how that stress can be decreased; it is one of the most widely used systems of kinesiology in the world” [source]; see applied kinesiology
Trager Approach — “Practitioners work in a calm, cultivated, meditative state… using the language of touch and movement [to] promote sensory awareness and ease of movement; sessions include gentle bouncing, stroking, elongations and a variety of playful body movements received in a calming, pleasurable atmosphere” [source]
TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) — A series of exercises “that safely activate a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system; when this muscular shaking/vibrating mechanism is activated in a safe and controlled environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance” [source]
Tui Na — “One of the most commonly used massage treatment modalities in TCM; includes pushing (tui) and grasping (na) of soft body tissue” [source]; “the therapist applies pressure along the meridians using various twisting, pulling, turning, pushing, and kneading techniques to unblock those pathways, facilitate lymphatic flow or drainage, improve circulation, and stimulate the nervous system” [source]
Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation Therapy — “A technique where blood is extracted, exposed to ultraviolet light, and then returned to the body; UV light has been shown to have a sterilizing effect, killing bacteria and inactivating toxins and viruses” [source]
Urotherapy — The use of one’s own urine as medicine
Vibrational Medicine — Techniques that use sound, light or electromagnetic frequencies to restore discordant frequencies into harmony, thus fostering healing from within [source and source]
Visualization / Guided Imagery — A positive image or guided imagery is visualized in the mind’s eye to cultivate certain psychological states [source]
Vitamin C Therapy (High Dose) — “Doses 10,000 to 20,000 times the trace amounts” to “cure, prevent, and reverse a host of infectious diseases”; “medical literature has clear documentation that high enough doses of injectable vitamin C are almost always effective in curing any of a number of viral infections still considered today to be incurable” [source and source and source]
Wim Hof Method — Based on breathing, cold therapy and commitment [source]
Yamuna Body Rolling — “Enables the transversal and diagonal expansion of muscle fibers in order to move the body more dynamically” [source]
Yoga — Defined in the Yoga Sutras as the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind, and as meditation, it is also described as the union of body, mind and spirit; the word means “yoking” or “union” and may refer to many methods of discipline that serve to connect or unify; major branches include Bhakti, Jnana, Raja, Tantra and Hatha Yoga
Yoga Nidra, iRest — A systematic method of turning the senses inward, away from outer experiences, leading to complete relaxation, spontaneous contact with the subconscious and unconscious dimensions, and great receptivity [source]
Yoga Therapy — A therapeutic relationship whereby the therapist conducts a personalized assessment and creates a plan with the client for using lifestyle management and yoga practices to meet objectives
Sample of a Detailed Entry
Acupuncture, Auriculotherapy
Overview
Acupuncture is a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) modality, using “fine needles to stimulate acupoints that are plotted on various meridians in order to promote the body’s self-healing ability, increase blood circulation, ease pain, and balance hormones. It can also be used to trigger the parasympathetic nervous system, effectively improving mood, digestion, and sleep. Finally, acupuncture can be a powerful preventive modality for supporting the immune system and correcting any subtle imbalances that precede physical symptoms.” [source]
Acupuncture is an evidence-based medicine that has been proven by literally thousands of studies. – Kerry Boyle DAc, Healthline, Is Acupuncture the Miracle Remedy for Everything? link
Auriculotherapy, also called auricular acupuncture or ear acupuncture “is the stimulation of the auricle of the external ear for the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions in other parts of the body.” [source]
Rationale
The oldest known medical systems on the planet including TCM and Ayurveda among others are based on ancient wisdom based on an understanding of nature and the nature of the human body. Among the keys to health and wellness that these systems understand is the necessity of a healthy flow of life force energy. If energy flow is blocked, the body will become imbalanced, compromising health and energy levels.
TCM draws on Taoism philosophy that is rooted in the laws and synergies of nature, and it applies these synergies to the human body. It recognizes that our organ systems are interconnected and our health is dependent on chi. Translated to modern-day language, chi is active energy — a metaphor for metabolic processes taking place in a living being. To be alive is to have vital chi flowing through the body. TCM theory states that when chi is in perfect balance, we enjoy good health. However, internal and external factors such as diet, weather, and pathogens can all create imbalances in chi, which eventually result in disease. In order to maintain balance, TCM further uses the concept of “Yin-Yang energetics” and “5-element theory” to classify disease patterns… Of all five branches of TCM, acupuncture is the one that has been the most progressively integrated into the conventional medical system. The WHO now recognizes it as an effective treatment for 28 conditions, including neck and back pain and some allergies. – Snow Xia LAc, mbgHealth, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): History & Current Applications link
Techniques
Fine needles are inserted into any of hundreds of particular points on the body.
Uses
May be useful when experiencing:
Acne [source]
Menopausal symptoms [source]
Morning sickness [source]
Musculoskeletal issues such as sprains [source]
Pain and chronic pain [source and source and source]
Can be supportive for:
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