Alternative Medicine Therapies from M to Q
Which therapy is best for you? What does it involve? Make informed decisions about which alternative therapy could be your best option. From M to Q.
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Thai Massage
What is Thai Massage? How does it work? What is a typical therapy like?
What is Thai Massage? How does it work? What is a typical therapy like?
Massage Therapy
What is massage therapy? How does it work? What can you expect during a treatment?
What is massage therapy? How does it work? What can you expect during a treatment?
Meditation Techniques
People who meditate have long known that this practice has positive health benefits that include improved energy and calmness of mind. Here are two techniques that you can try at home.
People who meditate have long known that this practice has positive health benefits that include improved energy and calmness of mind. Here are two techniques that you can try at home.
Hypnosis and Relaxation Therapies
Recent article published in the British Medical Journal introducing hypnosis and other relaxation therapies. Describes techniques, scope of practice, and typical treatment.
Recent article published in the British Medical Journal introducing hypnosis and other relaxation therapies. Describes techniques, scope of practice, and typical treatment.
Health Benefits of Yoga and Prayer
Yoga mantras and rosary prayer may be good for the heart, a new study published in the British Medical Journal reports.
Yoga mantras and rosary prayer may be good for the heart, a new study published in the British Medical Journal reports.
Relaxation Exercises
Exlanation and description of three different methods of progressive relaxation.
Exlanation and description of three different methods of progressive relaxation.
Breathing Practices
Explanation and detailed instructions on 7 different breathing practices.
Explanation and detailed instructions on 7 different breathing practices.
Relaxation Response
The relaxation response is a state of deep rest accompanied by a decrease in heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension.
The relaxation response is a state of deep rest accompanied by a decrease in heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension.
Mind Over Matter: Meditation to Ease Pain
Find out how meditation is being used at the Massachusetts Stress Reducation Clinic to ease pain. Also discusses scientific evidence regarding meditation. News article from CNN.
Find out how meditation is being used at the Massachusetts Stress Reducation Clinic to ease pain. Also discusses scientific evidence regarding meditation. News article from CNN.
Meditation May Lower Blood Pressure
New clinical study shows that meditation may be beneficial in reducing high blood pressure, reports CNN.com.
New clinical study shows that meditation may be beneficial in reducing high blood pressure, reports CNN.com.
Biofeedback for Anxiety
From the Mental Health Resouces Guide at About.com, information about the application of biofeedback for anxiety.
From the Mental Health Resouces Guide at About.com, information about the application of biofeedback for anxiety.
Imagery and Relaxation Techniques Help Kids Cope With Pain
The University of Arizona was recently granted $5 million to establish a research center for children and alternative medicine. One study looks at recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) in children and the use of guided imagery and relaxation.
The University of Arizona was recently granted $5 million to establish a research center for children and alternative medicine. One study looks at recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) in children and the use of guided imagery and relaxation.
Yoga How-To
Description and illustration of basic yoga postures.
Description and illustration of basic yoga postures.
Practical Yoga Instruction
Yoga postures for constipation, poor circulation, diabetes, and other conditions. Illustrated demonstration and description of each posture.
Yoga postures for constipation, poor circulation, diabetes, and other conditions. Illustrated demonstration and description of each posture.