Holistic treatments are designed on the theory that the body has a vital life or energy force and when this falls out of balance, the body becomes more susceptible to disease. The aim of holistic treatments is to reinstate the balance of this vital life force and encourage natural healing of the body.
The word holistic is derived from the Greek word holos which means whole. The holistic view on health and welfare is different from the conventional medical view as conventional medicine normally focuses on the symptom or problem part of the body while the holistic approach takes into account the whole person. Holistic treatments treat not only the physical symptoms but also the emotional, psychological, environmental and nutritional issues and the effects that these have on the whole person.
Below is a list and brief explanation of some of the most popular types of holistic treatments:-
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the procedure stimulating various pressure points on the body by the insertion of extremely strong and fine filiform needles to relieve pain, treat ailments or for therapeutic purposes.
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years as a means of providing deep relaxation and to treat a wide range of conditions including anxiety, stress, back pain and injuries, muscle spasms, migraines and insomnia to name a few.
Hot Stone Massage
Hot Stone Massage is where water-heated basalt stones are applied key points on the body to give a deep massage. The hardness of the stones gives a deep tissue massage and the heat from the stones relaxes the muscles and increases the blood flow to the areas being massaged, further accelerating the healing process. The increase in circulation, and the relaxation of the muscles caused by this massage, can help on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. A hot stone massage will make you feel relaxed and revitalized.
Reflexology
Reflexology is based on the principle that various areas of the feet correspond to every part, gland and organ of the body. By massaging or applying pressure to these points the trained reflexologist can encourage a beneficial effect on the corresponding parts of the body to improve general health. Reflexology is a very relaxing treatment that can be used to treat stress migraines, fatigue, insomnia eczema, etc.
Reiki
Reiki originated in Japan and uses the laying on of hands for stress reduction and relaxation to increase life force energy and promote healing. During a treatment energy is transmitted from practitioner recipient by the gentle and non-intrusive placing of their hands in various positions to cover the whole body.
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