HOLISTIC & WELLNESS GLOSSARY

HOLISTIC GLOSSARY

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WELLNESS:  The condition of good physical and mental health, especially when maintained by proper diet, exercise, and habits.

 

HOLISTIC: relating to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts <holistic medicine attempts to treat both the mind and the body.

 

SHIATSU: A form of therapeutic massage in which pressure is applied with the thumbs and palms to those areas of the body used in acupuncture.

 

ACUPRESSURE: Treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body.

 

ACUPUNCTURE: A procedure used in or adapted from Chinese medical practice in which specific body areas are pierced with fine needles for therapeutic purposes or to relieve pain or produce regional anesthesia.

 

REFLEXOLOGY: massage of the feet or hands based on the belief that pressure applied to specific points on these extremities benefits other parts of the body.

 

SCIATICA:  ”sci·at·i·ca  Pronunciation[sahy-at-i-kuh]

Sciatica is a term used to describe radiating pain in the legs, caused by a nerve problem in the lower back. Sciatic pain (sciatic nerve pain) is often felt in combination with lower back pain. The sciatic nerve is the largest and longest nerve in the body. It runs from the sacral back region down both legs. There are many branches that come off the main nerves, serving both sensory and motor functions of the buttocks, legs and feet.

 

SPINAL DECOMPRESSION

Spinal “decompression” is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment for certain types of chronic back pain. Mechanical decompression works by slowly and gently stretching the spine, taking pressure off compressed discs and vertebrae. Spinal decompression is one of the most exciting medical treatments developed in many years, since it demonstrates good statistical results for long term pain relief.

 

TUI NA
Tui na is an ancient Chinese system of manual therapeutics with a wide range of techniques and indications. Tui na techniques range from those that are light and soothing to those that are strong and invigorating. Refined over the centuries, tui na facilitates healing by regulating the circulation of blood and qi (vital energy), which controls body function and enhances resistance to disease.

 

CUPPING

Cupping refers to an ancient Chinese practice in which a cup is applied to the skin and the pressure in the cup is reduced (by using change in heat or by suctioning out air), so that the skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn into and held in the cup.  In some cases, the cup may be moved while the suction of skin is active, causing a regional pulling of the skin and muscle (the technique is called gliding cupping).

 

R.M.T. (REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST): a person trained in manipulation of the soft tissues of the body by rubbing, stroking, kneading, etc. for therapeutic or healing purposes

 

EAR CONING
Also called Ear Candling

Ear coning is an ancient, natural and simple process for removing excess ear wax and other accumulated or foreign debris from the ear canal. The smoke also affects the sinus cavities offering a cleansing type action.

 

HERBAL MEDICINE: The study or use of medicinal herbs to prevent and treat diseases and ailments or to promote health and healing. A drug or preparation made from a plant or plants and used for any of such purposes.

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