Health & Stress Management, Holistic Medicine by Dr. Eddi Boyd

Glossary


Acupressure
A type of body work based on the same concept as ACUPUNCTURE. Rather than inserting needles into the body for treatment acupressure uses pressure applied from the finger tip or Knuckle or from a blunt tip instrument to stimulate specific points on the acupuncture meridians (Energy Channels) on the patients body.


Acupuncture
An ancient oriental medical system based on the energy meridians that run the length of the body. These meridians correspond to the major organs of the body and contain hundreds of acupuncture points. These points are stimulated with special needles that regulate the flow of energy. The points can also be stimulated with low power laser and RED L.E.D. devices. Acupuncture is commonly used to treat pain, but also can be used to treat many conditions including drug or alcohol addiction, sinus problems, tendentious and many other symptoms resulting from improper function of the various organs.


Applied Kinesiology
Applied Kinesiology or A.K. is used as a diagnostic tool to evaluate healing systems and treat an individual’s structural, chemical and mental aspects. Through muscle testing to diagnose a patients condition, nutrition, manipulation, diet, acupressure, exercise and education are used to help restore balance and harmony in the body and maintain well being throughout life.



Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of ESSENTIAL OILS extracted from the flowers, stems, leaves, roots, or fruits of a plant or tree. These oils are the most potent form of herbal use and are known for their beneficial healing properties. The physiological and psychological benefits of the Essential Oils are achieved by absorption through the skin and inhalation. The latter can be accomplished through either natural evaporation or some type of diffusing device.


Ayurveda
The ancient Indian art & science of healing & rejuvenation, is a preventive and holistic system of medicine that aims at a balanced state of inner harmony, health, & natural well-being. It provides the individual with a complete life - regimen and deals with the body and mind through an integrated science of lifestyle counseling combined with the use of natural herbs, roots and minerals. Ayurveda is the medicine of nature and of life.


Bach Flower Remedies
Bach Flower Remedies are a set of 38 different herbal remedies (plus one combination remedy) made from the specially prepared, "potentized" essence of the petals and heads of flowers. Each essence is made from a particular type of flower and preserved in unflavored brandy to prevent spoilage. Bach Flower Remedies are non-toxic, non-addictive, and utilize the mood-altering properties of the plants to harmonize and balance emotional sensitivities. The remedies act as catalysts to alleviate the underlying causes of stress.


Bioenergetics
Bioenergetics is a method of studying and understanding the human personality in terms of the body and its energetic processes. In Bioenergetic theory, it is believed that the body and the mind are functionally identical. What happens in the mind reflects what is happening in the body and vice versa. It is a therapeutic technique that utilizes many bodywork methods and exercises to help an individual become aware of tensions in the body and release them through appropriate movement. Bioenergetics also involves verbal exploration of emotional conflicts and their relationship to an individual's personal history


Chakra Balancing
Chakra Balancing is the clearing of energy blocks from the Chakras. By utilizing various methods, the obstruction energy in the chakras can be balanced and harmonized.


Chakras
In Sanskrit, the ancient language of India, Chakra means “what revolves” or “wheel,” indicating that these force centers are wheels of energy. There are 7 in the body.


Ear Coning
Ear coning or ear candling is an ancient technique used for the relief of pain and pressure in the outer and middle ear. This technique assists people experiencing itching, equilibrium problems, pain, pressure, blockages, ear and sinus infections, and other problems related to the ear. The 30 - 45 minute process is painless, very soothing, and relaxing. Some people experienced improved physical balance, mental clarity and pain relief.


Essential Oils
Essential Oils are the concentrated vital essences of the aromatic plants. They contain potent therapeutic properties. Essential Oils are mainly used in Aromatherapy, a system of healing the body through massage, inhalation or bathing. Studies show that Essential Oils are carried through the circulatory system to all the organs and eventually through the elimination system. Each organ takes from the Essential Oil what it needs. WARNING: Essential Oils are extremely potent.


Feng Shui
Chinese art of placement. Part of Taoism. The theory behind Feng Shui (pronounced Fung Shway) is that by changing the environment one can literally tip the scales of fortune.


Homeopathy

Homeopathy dates back to 1796 when the German physician and pharmacist, Samuel Hahnemann, proposed a new set of healing principles as an alternative to conventional medicine. Homeopathy is based on the principle that the natural state of the body is one of health and, human beings like plants and animals, possess the ability to heal themselves. Homeopathic remedies are made form carefully selected plant, mineral and organic ingredients and they nurture the bodys natural healing powers. They are safe and effective and are regulated by the food and drug administration. The difference between homeopathy and conventional medicine, is many conventional medicines attempt to suppress symptoms without allowing the body to heal itself, Homeopathy teaches us that symptoms are a response to disease, causing imbalance in the body. So instead of suppressing symptoms, homeopathy gently works with the bodys to stimulate balance or healing. The remedy stimulates a healing response.


Herb

The word herb in herbal medicine refers to a plant or plant part that is used to make medicine, spices or aromatic oils for soaps or fragrances. Herbs can be a leaf, stem, flower, root, seed, bark or any other plant part. Herbs are available in many forms.Herbal remedies can be used for acute to chronic ailments. Some people choose herbal remedies over prescription medications, but one must be advised by some one very knowledgeable in herbal remedies as to the interactions with medications and other supplementations.


Ki Energy
Ki energy is the life force that animates all living things. Ki energy cultivated and controlled within oneself. Ki can be directed externally for the purpose of self defense and attack as in the marital arts; Ki can be directed internally for the purpose of health and longevity, healing and stress reduction, productivity and creativity, and inner power and spiritual growth as in Sunin Do. Four qualities of Ki energy circulate throughout the body system: negative, neutral, positive and pure. Good health and vitality depend on the predominance of positive Ki energy - the unrestricted flow of Ki in the body. This vital life force has the power to alleviate or reduce the impact of stress and trauma that occur to the entire system.


Reiki
Reiki is a powerful system of healing that utilizes specific techniques for restoring and balancing the natural life force energy within the body. It is a holistic, natural, hands on energy healing system that touches individuals on all levels; Mind, Body & Spirit.

Reiki (pronounced Ray-Key) is a Japanese word representing Universal Life Energy, the energy that is all around us. It is derived from rei meaning "transcendental spirit" or "universal" and ki meaning "vital life force energy".


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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