Types Of Natural Healing And How They Work

Natural healing is a simple low-tech method of preventing illness and solving health problems. If you have ever massaged your temples to ease a headache or applied ice to a sprained ankle--you have practiced simple natural healing technique. Experts estimate that herbal remedies have been around for 5000 years. Ancient Egyptians used fragrant oils and hydrotherapy was practiced in Greece and Rome. Homeopathy is more than 200 years old.

Types of natural healing:
Acupressure--the goal is to balance the flow of energy that travels throughout the body. This is done by pressing points on the skin called acupoints, which are located along meridians (which are roads to major organs). Acupressure is considered effective for treating problems with soft tissue, such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. There are times when you should not use acupressure: pregnant women (unless performed by a licensed practitioner), not to be administered near a tumor, where there has been a recent injury, sore, skin ulcer, prolapsed or varicose vein, anyone who has had a stroke in the past 30 days. Always use as a supportive therapy not the sole treatment.

Affirmations--is an upbeat phrase or statement that conveys a desire you want to realize. The goal of creating and repeating affirmations is to reprogram your mind with positive and constructive thinking. You can write them on paper and post them where you can see them all the time. You can use them to achieve any goal. The exception is for mental illness such as manic-depressive, which may cause additional problems.

Flower Essences--liquid extracts prepared from wildflowers or garden blossoms. Developed by an English physician Dr. Edward Bach. They are used to calm, stabilize, and energize. It is impossible to take an overdose of flower essences and they don't cause side effects. People need to be aware that their emotions may be heightened for several days after starting to use a new essence.

Herbal Therapy--is the use of medicinal plants for health and healing. Plants contain a variety of compounds that are beneficial to health. In fact, a number of drugs contain compounds that were originally found in plants (foxglove/digitalis). Some herbs taken in large doses such as Gingko, can cause problems for a person who is on a blood-thinning medication. For maximum safety check with your doctor before taking herbs; especially if you are on medications.

Homeopathy--developed by a German doctor Samuel Hahemann. This system of medicine is based on an ancient principle called the Law of Similiars. The essence of the law is that any substance that can produce symptoms of disease in a healthy person can help someone who is ill with the same symptoms. Substances are in a very diluted form. One theory of why it works is that it stimulates the body's self-healing energy. Always check with your doctor to be sure your condition does not require medical
attention. Never treat chronic-serious conditions without medical supervision.

There are other natural healing methods such as:Aromatherapy--use of essential oils that are inhaled or applied to the skin. Hydrotherapy--water is applied to the body to stimulate and redirect the flow of blood and lymph. Magnet therapy--each cell in your body has an electrical charge that produces a magnetic field. Why it works no one knows for sure. It may be that the magnet affects the positive and negative particles that move in and out of cells.

In summary; more people are adopting the philosophy the body has a natural built-in-healing power. Alternative cures can often help boost this natural healing power. Also, people realize that their thoughts and feelings play a role in health. The frontier of new medicine will treat thoughts,feelings, perceptions, and values to improve the health of the body. I personally have used herbal therapy and homeopathy for years--example: Echinacea for cold , homeopathy--arnica for bruises and swelling. However, people need to be aware of their health problems and not try to treat chronic serious illness with self -treatment. I believe that conventual medicine and natural therapy have a place in the treatment of health issues. The American Holistic Medical Association represents doctors that combine mainstream medication with natural therapy.

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