Az Wellness Information, the power of Alternative, Complementary and Holistic
Medicine. Alternative therapies for everyday symptoms.
Aromatherapy - is the use of essential oils from plants to
enhance general health and appearance. It is used for a variety of conditions
including anxiety, insomnia, acne, cellulite, and aging skin. Some essential oils are soothing and relaxing,
while others are stimulating and invigorating. Their fragrances can effect our mental state, possess
antibacterial, anticeptic, or anti-inflammatory properties and can be highly effective in
relieving many symptoms. Click
here to locate an aromatherapist in your area.
Feng Shui - is the ancient, Oriental art
of balancing energies by integrating people, buildings (home
or office), and landscape to create a harmonious environment.
Only when balance and harmony are achieved can the energy (chi)
or life force of the universe flow freely, resulting in good
health, happiness and prosperity. This Oriental philosophy is
just as important as the healing powers of acupuncture and traditional
oriental herbal medicine. Click
here to locate Feng Shui specialists in your area.
Hypnotherapy -is part of an ancient healing process which dates back to (4,000 BC) and recorded
being practiced in ancient times of Greece and Egypt. It is a non-invasive process whereby the patient experiences
an enlightened state of concentration and relaxation. While experiencing this state (or zone) the professional therapist uses
suggestion to enhance the experience. Many variations have been practiced throughout the ancient worlds and modern hypnosis, recorded
in the 18th Century by Mesmer and Freud, utilized
this modality for various psychological conditions. Most recently many conditions such as smoking, addictions, fears, pain, trauma, etc. have
been successfully treated using hypnosis. Click
here to locate a hypnotherapist in your area.
Massage and/or bodywork - (of which there are
many ie. Jin Shin Jyutau, Shiatsu, Esalen, Feldenkais, Reiki,
Rolfing, Neuromuscular, Swedish, Reflexology, etc.) was first
practiced in India 8,000 years ago (Swedana, Shirodhara, Abhyanga, Pancha Karma, etc.) and in China over 5,000 years
ago. It has been historically recorded and well-known to physicians
of ancient Greece in the 5th century noting that the way to
health is a scented bath and an oiled massage daily. Massage
is the manipulation of soft tissue and muscles promoting
relaxation by increasing circulation or blood flow and sinus/lymphatic
drainage, thus relieving pain, spasms, and soreness all of which
relax the mind and body restoring calmness and balance. Massage
helps open all channels of the body, insures good circulation
of energy and brings vigor and vitality (prana). Click
here to locate Massage and Bodywork therapists in your area.
Meditation and/or breath work {pranayamas} -
(of which there are many ie. Siddha, Transcendental or TM, Guided
Imagery or Visualization, Mindfulness, Spirituality
and Prayer; T'ai Chi, Chi Kung (Qi Gong) are meditations/yogas
in motion, etc.) all practice the power of concentration
and focusing ones mental self on an object, breath, feelings,
or mantra (sound), thus connecting with the inner powers
of the natural processes of healing and self realization. It
has been practiced for thousands of years by many cultures to
promote changes from the normal levels of perception (or our
reality/society) to feelings of well-being, harmony within ourselves,
and is the beginning of all growth, healing and increased energy;
much like our state in the womb as an embryo{tamas}.
Historically meditation effects changes on heart rate, respirations
and relieves body tension bringing about calmness, detachment,
peace, and joy. Click
here to locate Meditation/Spiritual Practitioners in your
area.
Music/Sound, Color/Art Therapies - the controlled use of musical instruments, or your voice and can be used for the treatment
of mental, emotional or physical disorders such as depression, high blood pressure, asthma, ulcers, and physical disabilities.
Music should be soft and soothing, and can be used alone or with relaxation techniques. Sound therapy is a very ancient method of healing.
Tibetan monks used "overtone chanting for centuries for treating illness. Color and Art therapy can
stimulate emotions and provide a variety of sensations. The theory is that the universe is in constant
vibration, including our bodies, and even the small change in frequency can affect internal organs. Other therapeutic sounds can
be audible therapy found in the churping birds, running streams, waterfalls and alike. Both music and sounds promote the
production of endorphins, the body's own painkillers and can help control pain, reduce stress and lift depression. Click
here to locate musicians and therapists within the State of Arizona.
Reiki (Usui Shiki Ryoho or the Usui system of natural healing)
is a Japanese word for universal life energy originating as
a branch of Tibetan Buddhism. It was rediscovered in the 19th
Century by Dr. Mikao Usui who studied Buddhism, learned Chinese
and Sanskrit, and found knowledge in an Indian sutra or sacred
text. Reiki is a method of healing which taps into the unseen
flow of energy that is found in all living things. It is the
ability to channel healing power by attuning each of these philosophies.
A Reiki practitioner’s skill is in the transformation
of energy by placing his/her hands over a specific area of ones
body, transmitting energy or healing into the surrounding aura.
The results can be dramatic or more gradual showing themselves
in general improvement in health and spiritual growth. Click
here to locate Reiki practitioners in your area.
Yoga(s)- (of which there are many ie. Ananda, Ashtanga has eight practices, Bikram, Hatha, Iyengar, Kundalini, Tantra, Raja, Sevananda, yogabhyasa, etc.)
have dated back over 5,000 years. The primary focus is on learning to make the mind still (attention), unify consciousness by turning off the
voices in our heads (contemplation), teach a greater understanding and awareness of our bodies, and free ones self from negative thoughts which
drain our energies. Yoga strengthens mental and spiritual balance. Yoga postures remove obstructions from the body to increase energy, thereby
creating well-being and achieving inner peace. Click Here to find yoga practitioners in your area.
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