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Glossary of Therapies G - I
This glossary is intended only as a guide.
For further information on any of the therapies, please contact one of
the listed therapists in the directory.
| Geopathic
& Electromagnetic Stress |
This therapy works on the
basis that there is energy all around us, both positive and negative.
Negative energy can be released from geological faults, power lines
and underground streams and either absorbed (using tools such as
crystals) or redirected using electromagnetic equipment that clear
the body. |
| Healing |
is a natural and non-invasive
therapy, it is a powerful restorative and relaxant. Healing aims
to aid the fundamental sources of ill health, it can be helpful
in a wide range of illnesses both physical and psychological. Healing
can be used in conjunction with conventional medicine or can be
used alone depending on the problem needing treatment. |
| Hellerwork |
Through connective tissue
bodywork, movement education and dialogue, Hellerwork markedly improves
postural alignment and movement, bringing grace ease and effectiveness
to the use of the body in daily and specialized activities, Awareness
of self, others, and our world improves, painful symptoms reduce.
Clients are empowered to take the benefits into their daily lives,
learn more useful patterns of movement, attitudes, improving their
quality of life on many levels. |
| Herbalism |
herbs generally have a
positive affect on bodily functions and help to promote a sense
of well being. Herbal medicine can help a wide range of problems
such as infections, allergies, asthma etc. plant medications are
gentle and are well tolerated, they work with the bodies own defence
system, they are non-addictive. It is generally better to seek advice
on which herbs to use as a small minority can be potentially toxic
and should only be taken on expert advice. |
| Hoffman
Process |
The process, founded by
Robert Hoffman over 30 years ago has developed into a multi-method
process to experience the intellectual, emotional, spiritual and
physical person. This method is emotionally healing and allows one
to HEAL THE PAST, LIVE THE PRESENT, CREAT YOUR FUTURE. |
| Holistic
Massage |
Is a generic term that
includes all methods of massage as most massages treat the whole
body, mind and spirit, i.e., holistic. |
| Homeopathy |
uses herbal remedies to
treat illnesses "like for like". The belief is that the cure of
the symptom and then the disease is affected by taking a substance
to produce the symptoms which the patient is suffering from which
will lead to relief from the disease. The remedies can be in tablet,
powder, liquid, granules or drops that are taken orally. They are
prepared from mineral, plant and some animal substances. Homeopathy
is suitable for a number of problems including hay fever, asthma,
IBS, migraine, pmt, stress and some rheumatic conditions. |
| Hydrotherapy |
involves the use of water
hot and cold both internally and externally to help restore and
maintain a healthy body. |
| Hypnotherapy |
this is not the hypnotism
used in stage shows. Hypnotherapy is a trance like state similar
to deep relaxation, which can only be induced with the acceptance
of the client. While the client is in this deeply relaxed state
the practitioner can work on phobias, fears, pain, weight problems
or any other symptoms the client may be suffering from. Dentists
and surgeons can also use hypnotherapy for pain relief; it can be
especially helpful during childbirth. It can make people less aware
of pain so is particularly helpful to people who are terminally
ill. Children can also benefit from this therapy by reducing their
fears. |
| Indian
Head Massage |
An Ayurveda head massage
originally used to keep Indian women's hair lustrous and healthy.
Relaxes the muscle covering the head, improve blood flow and the
hair follicles. Relieves stress and anxiety. |
| Iridology |
a head massage was originally
used to keep Indian women's hair lustrous and healthy. It is a form
of massage that relaxes the muscles of the head neck and shoulders;
it helps to improve the blood flow and the hair follicles and is
an excellent way to relieve stress. If oils are used it is also
a very good hair treatment. |
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