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 Austin

Deborah Norton Massage Therapist	send email
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Charlotte Skiles MS, NC Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"Utilizing whole foods, herbs, and lifestyle changes, I have devoted my career to guiding others to their own individual sense of wellness. My combination of personal experience, formal education, and commitment to ..." See full profile	11624 Jollyville Road Apt 432 Austin, Texas 78759 (703) 593-0944
Greg Zygmont DC Chiropractor	send email
"Try my environmentally friendly "green" clinic in southwest Austin's beautiful Escarpment Village in Circle C. I go out of my way to treat my patients the way I like to be treated ..." See full profile	5900 Slaughter Ln W Ste 480 Austin, Texas 78749 (512) 288-5502
Gabrielle Mathieu LAc, MSOM Acupuncturist	send email
"Combining my undergraduate work in western medicine and graduate training in traditional Asian practices of acupuncture and herbal therapy, I offer Japanese style (delicate) acupuncture, an on-site herbal pharmacy, and bodywork. I ..." See full profile	1408 Glenwood Drive Austin, Texas 78723 (512) 699-6493
Veronica LaChapelle ND, PhD, CHS, CN Naturopath	send email
"I have been in the natural health field for ~25 years. I got interested in this field when a naturopath virtually saved my life through natural means; my husband avoided lung surgery ..." See full profile	7212 Mc Neil Dr Ste 205 Austin, Texas 78729 (512) 335-7179
Jeanne Galloway ND Naturopath	send email
"Jeanne Galloway, ND is a naturopathic medical school trained doctor, communicator and breast cancer health educator. Major focus areas: Breast Cancer prevention and adjunctive care; Digestive system care and repair; and Allergy ..." See full profile	801 W 34th Street Ste 102 Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 695-2342
Yan Wu LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"Yan He (Wu) is an acupuncturist and herbal specialist with more than 23 years of experience in practicing and teaching acupuncture and Chinese herbs. " See full profile	2700 W Anderson Lane #204 Austin, Texas 78757 (512) 454-1188
Robin E. Swenson RMT Massage Therapist	send email
"Modern living places a variety of stresses on our bodies and minds that can result in physical discomfort. Massage Therapy helps in achieving natural, healthy relief from pain and discomfort using a ..." See full profile	8801 RR 620 N. Austin, Texas 78726 (512) 565-2773
Vedaben Douroupis LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"It is my goal to assist my patients on their paths to health and well-being. I believe in treating disease from the root, and using natural medicine to build one's immunity so ..." See full profile	7413 Old Bee Caves Road Austin, Texas 78735 (512) 925-3289
Michael C. McClung DC Chiropractor	send email
"I began my professional career as an architect but after developing back problems and being helped by a chiropractor, I become one myself. I have practiced in northwest Austin since 1983 and ..." See full profile	13376 Research Blvd Suite 210 Austin, Texas 78750 (512) 250-2225

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