ACCUPUNCTURE
Accupuncture is the insertion of very fine
needles, (sometimes in conjunction with
electrical stimulus), on the body's
surface, in order to influence
physiological
functioning of the body.
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Acupuncture.com Learn all about
acupuncture and traditional Chinese
medicine at this comprehensive site,
or find an acupuncturist near you from
the global directory. Also features
news, practitioner guides, student
resources and natural goods maketplace.
ACCUPRESSURE
Accupressure is an ancient Chinese
technique based on the principles of
accupuncture, and involves the use of
finger pressure (without the needles) on
specific points along the body.
AROMATHERAPY
Massage of the body and especially of the
face with a preparation of fragrant
essential oils extracted from herbs,
flowers, and fruits.
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AromaWeb - aromatherapy and
essential oils resource. Includes
articles, recipes, tips, and a business
directory.
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A World of Aromatherapy - Your Guide
to Essential Oils - Quality information
on essential oils,
the properties of each scent, and their
uses in the bath, massage, and more.
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Aromatherapy Products - collection
of aromatherapy products, including
soaps, essential oils, body care and
books.
AYURVEDA
Ayurveda means literally the 'science
(Veda) of longevity', but because of its
divine origins I have entitled this
article 'Medicine of the Gods.
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Maharishi Medical Centers This site
explains the Maharishi Vedic approach to
health, which involves
discovering imbalances in the system.
You can also find out where the
Maharishi Medical Centers are located.
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Maharishi Vedic Health Center Read
about the traditional Indian approach to
the holistic treatment of chronic
disease at this interactive site.
Specific info on many conditions listed
alphabetically.
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Ayurvedic Products - collection
of ayurvedica products including plants,
body care and books.
CHINESE MEDICINE
Chinese medicine is a complete medical
system that has diagnosed, treated, and
prevented illness for over twenty-three
centuries.
CHIROPRACTIC
A system of diagnosis and healing
based on the concept that health and
disease are related to nervous system
function, disease is due to malfunction of
the nervous system due to noxious
irritants, and health can be restored by
their removal.
HERBALISM
The cultivation, collection,
study and use of herbs, particularly for
medicinal purposes.
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Botanical.com Includes a hypertext,
searchable version of A Modern Herbal, a
book listing over 800 varieties
of medicinal, cosmetic, and culinary
herbs. Read articles on herbal
treatments, rate the effectiveness of
herbal remedies you've tried, and link
to
Dr. Weil.
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Vitamins, Supplements and Herbs
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Health World Online -- Herbal Medicine
This part of the very large Health World
site contains
an introduction to herbalism, an herbs
index, a section devoted to preventive
and therapeutic programs, an information
center and a resource center.
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Herb Research Foundation The
foundation conducts research on herbs,
helps impoverished farmers grow
herbs as cash crops, and keeps an
extensive library that can be accessed
for a fee. Check out the latest herbal
news, and link to related sites.
HOMEOPATHY
The art of curing, founded on
resemblances; the theory and its practice
that disease is cured (tuto, cito, et
jucunde) by remedies which produce on a
healthy person effects similar to the
symptoms of the complaint under which the
patient suffers, the remedies being
usually administered in minute doses. This
system was founded by Dr. Samuel
Hahnemann, and is opposed to allopathy, or
heteropathy.
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British Institute of Homeopathy, Canada
Browse descriptions for courses in
several areas of homeopathy and
continuing education. Download
application forms.
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Homeopathic Educational Services
Comprehensive articles on homeopathy and
current research, as well as how
to find professional care and products.
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Homeopathy Home Page The Homeopathy
Home Page is a convenient resource, with
links to descriptions, practitioners
and other homeopathic sites around the
world. Find a treatment supplier through
the list, or link to Homeopathy Online,
the premier online journal.
MEDITATION
Thought; without regard to kind. "With
wings as swift As meditation or the
thoughts of love." (Shak)
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Transcendental Meditation Program, The
This is the official Web site of The
Transcendental Meditation Program. Learn
what TM is and how and where you can
learn it. You'll also find out what
scientific studies say about the
benefits of TM.
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Buddhanet Meditation Online is a
series of teachings on Insight and
Loving-kindness Meditation
with Mahasi Sayadaw, Chanmyay Sayadaw,
Ven. Pannyavaro, Ven. Sujiva, Patrick
Kearney, Dr Thyn Thyn, Gregory Kramer.
NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE
Naturopathic Medicine is a distinctively
natural approach to health and healing
that recognizes the integrity of the whole
person.
YOGA
Yoga is a type of exercise in which you
move your body into various positions in
order to become more fit or flexible, to
improve your breathing, and to relax your
mind.
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