Natural Health Basics

Holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates of holistic health typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.

Acupuncture
The practice of acupuncture is based on the philosophy of yin and yang—two opposite forces that govern all aspects of life, including health. Ailments result from an imbalance of these two forces, which is caused by the disruption or blockage of energy, or chi, in the body.

Acupuncturists commonly use thin metal needles as a means of stimulation to points along specific energy pathways, or meridians, to help chi flow freely. Massage, heat, lasers and magnets are also used as an alternative to the needles.

Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy refers to the use of essential oils extracted from herbs, trees and plants for therapeutic purposes. Aromatherapists can recommend personally tailored scents for specific ailments, or to promote well-being.

Treatment generally involves the mixing of essential oils with a neutral one, such as vegetable oil. Three examples of application include having the mixed oil spread over the body in a massage, added to bathwater or inhaled.

Chiropractic
Focusing on the vital relationship between the nervous system and your health, chiropractic restores health and well being by removing spinal nerve interference known as vertebral subluxation. This is done, without the aid of drugs or surgery, most commonly to help treat various problems involving bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Generally, a chiropractor manually applies a controlled force to the problem area, alleviating inflammation, reduced mobility or pain. Chiropractors are also trained to give advice on lifestyle and dietary changes.

Dentistry
The health of your teeth can impact your overall health. Did you know that gum disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, and diabetes? With nearly a third of Americans susceptible to gum disease, dental health is key to well-being. While daily dental hygiene is imperative, preventive care is just as crucial.

Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a holistic form of medicine that treats illnesses through the use of extreme dilutions of herbs, animal substances and chemical compounds. The term homeopathy comes from the Greek homeo meaning "similar," and pathos meaning "suffering." Samuel Hahnemann, an 18th-century German physician, coined the term in 1796.

Massage Therapy
Therapeutic massage, manipulating body tissue with the hands, heals muscles and promotes better circulation. It is effective for patients who suffer a range of conditions from arthritis to paralysis and is often used to relieve pain and reduce swelling.

Naturopathy
Naturopathy is a blend of different therapies, all attempting to restore the body to health in the most natural way possible. Based on the idea that the body has the innate ability to fight disease, its techniques are noninvasive and designed to stimulate the body's natural healing powers.

Nutrition and Diet Therapy
Nutrition and diet therapies educate people about the connection between food and health. Nutritionists and dietitians promote good eating habits to help prevent disease and to treat preexisting conditions. They work with a patient's unique biological makeup to plan a diet regimen that will facilitate his or her return to optimal health.

Osteopathy
Osteopaths practice medicine just like medical doctors. But osteopaths are distinguished by their holistic philosophy. They believe a proper working musculoskeletal system is at the core of a person's well-being. These physicians use techniques like osteopathic manipulative treatment, to help diagnose illness and injury and encourage healing.

Physical Therapy
Following extensive assessment and diagnosis of a disease or disability, physical therapy seeks to rehabilitate the body through movement and touch. Exercise and massage are two main applications of therapeutic treatment. Patients of physical therapy include accident victims and sufferers of debilitating conditions such as strokes, lower back pain, head injuries, heart disease and cerebral palsy.

Health Professionals in Indianapolis

Kenneth Golden DC, DiplAc Chiropractor	send email
"Symmergy is a new, non-surgical joint pain clinic that employs a unique clinical approach in treating common pains. Using a highly modified form of medical acupuncture, sometimes in conjunction with manual medicine, ..." See full profile	6925 E 96th St Suite 125 Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 (317) 594-0004
Lei Shaw Acupuncturist	send email
"I am a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and the state of Indiana. I have a Master"s degree in Acupuncture and ..." See full profile	1717 W 86th St Suite 120 Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 (317) 585-0758
Weichen C Yang OMD, DC, LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"Dr.Weichen Yang is a licensed Oriental Medicine Doctor in China, NCCAOM Acupunturist(00-07),Docto r of Chiropractor in Indiana. Dr. Yang's exposure to acupunture and herbs started as a child gathering herbs with her ..." See full profile	10640 N College Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46280 (317) 340-1427
Mitchell and Erica Harris LAc, MSTOM, DiplOM Acupuncturist	send email
"Indy Acupuncture & Health Services is dedicated to promoting your health and wellness with the traditional Eastern medical techniques of Acupuncture, Herbology, and Lifestyle recommendations. Mitchell is President, and Erica is an ..." See full profile	Broad Ripple Village 6155 N. College Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46220 (317) 255-3030
L. Richard Wong LAc, DC Acupuncturist	send email
"After a comprehensive consultation, I design a program suited to stabilize and rehabilitate your condition(s). I personally perform and complete all procedures; a TRUE doctor/patient relationship. Complex diagnostic/treatment cases are undertaken here ..." See full profile	9011 N. Meridian St. Suite 135 Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 (317) 844-0028
Steve Kingsbury BA, NCTMB Massage Therapist	send email
"Are you having sore, tight, or painful muscles, migraine or stress headaches, or stress? Experience deep tissue massage to work out those knots and tight muscles... Leave Relaxed... Refreshed... Energized ! " See full profile	49 S. Belleview Place Indianapolis, Indiana 46222 (317) 261-1008
Thomas G. Eyrich DC, LAc, ND Chiropractor	send email
"I utilize many holistic techniques to bring my patients quickly back to health, wholeness, and well being. We are a comprehensive holistic clinic, so we treat a vast array of health disorders ..." See full profile	1717 W 86th Street, Suite 220 Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 (317) 872-8684
Thomas G. Eyrich LAc, DC, ND Acupuncturist	send email
"I ultilize a number of different acupuncture therapies in my clinic to speed up recovery. Most of the patients we see have tried conventional medicine with no results or bad side effects. ..." See full profile	1717 West 86th Street Suite 220 Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 (317) 872-8684

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