We used to think that the best way to treat menopause was with HRT, and we thought that HRT protected us from heart disease and osteoporosis. Well, we were wrong. And we’ve been looking for a better way to treat night sweats and hot flashes ever since.
The practice of therapeutic touch began in the 1970’s, and was developed by Dora Kunz and Delores Krieger. Krieger was an instructor at a New York school of nursing, and Therapeutic Touch is often taught as part of a nursing curriculum. There are over 40,000 Therapeutic Touch practitioners in the US, most of them nurses.
Reiki is a Japanese alternative treatment that promotes health and treats illness. It is a holistic mind-body treatment.
Chiropractic medicine focuses on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Chiropractors diagnose abnormalities and perform chiropractic manipulations, or adjustments, to correct the problem. Many times, people feel immediate relief from pain after a chiropractic adjustment.
Ayurveda is an ancient alternative medicine that originated in India, and has deep roots in Hinduism. Ayurveda teaches that each of us is unique, and a unique blend of primary elements and energies. Because each of us is unique, there is no one treatment that applies to everybody. Each person is in charge of his or her own health and healing, and each person must find his or her own path to wellness. The first step to health in Ayurveda is to know yourself.
Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that has been used for several thousand years. Acupressure is a form of acupuncture that uses pressure applied to acupuncture sites instead of needles.