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 Columbus

Denise Baumann Massage Therapist	send email
"My goal is to fascilitate healing by decreasing pain, increasing movement, relieving stress, enhancing sleep and improving breathing. I am State of Ohio licensed massage therapist, a licensed social worker, as well ..." See full profile	3805 North High St Suite 304 Columbus, Ohio 43214 (614) 314-1376
Sravanti K Kantheti DC Chiropractor	send email
	99 N Brice Road Suite 250 Columbus, Ohio 43213 (614) 522-8010
Thomas E Turpen MS, DIHom, DOM, RAc Acupuncturist	send email
"Arlington Acupuncture Clinic provides high quality acupuncture services to the greater Columbus area. Trained in all the branches of acupuncture and Oriental medicine, we integrate the traditional acupuncture techniques with modern acupuncture ..." See full profile	3360 Tremont Road Columbus, Ohio 43221 (614) 451-7246
Grace H Zhang Acupuncturist	send email
"I am specializing in infertility patients, also treats many PMS, menopause, headaches, migraines, insomnia, anxiety, allergies and wide range of pain conditions and with great results. Although I was formally trained in ..." See full profile	921A Jasonway Ave Columbus, Ohio 43214 (614) 748-6100
Rosana Cruz Domingues MD, CCH Homeopath	send email
"The ideal patient for my homeopathic care is the one who I can identify unique characteristic symptoms. To help them identify these symptoms and recognize when healing is occurring, I'll teach a ..." See full profile	3021 Bethel Rd Suite 114 Columbus, Ohio 43220 (614) 459-6828
Margo Heskett LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"My personal commitment to you as a prospective client is reflected in my mission statement: To respect and honor each client as a unique individual To provide each client with individualized, competent and ..." See full profile	3736 N High Street Suite 102 Columbus, Ohio 43214 (614) 563-0924

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