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 Minneapolis

Xinrong He TCMD, LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"Xinrong He has more than 30 years" of clinic experiences. She practiced in China for over 20 years before coming to Minnesota in 1995. She is the author of "Identifying Diseases by ..." See full profile	1313 5th St SE Ste 212 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414 (612) 379-3583
Gu Li TCMD, LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"After graduating from Beijing Traditional Medical University, I spent 30 years working as a medical doctor in hospitals of Chinese medicine in China, gaining extensive experience with every sort of medical condition. ..." See full profile	2930 Emerson Ave. S. SuiteB Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408 (612) 823-6650
Cornelia Boisjoli CMT, CST Massage Therapist	send email
"Life can bring about pain and dis-ease. The work, CranioSacral Therapy, can bring about relief from the pain and discomfort in your body/mind. If you have a problem that has been ongoing ..." See full profile	1313 5th Street SE Suite 224B Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414 (612) 269-6972
Cassandra K. Roberson OM, L.Ac., MS Acupuncturist	send email
"At Shakti Clinic/Devi Nagar, we combine the best of Eastern healing, (Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese and Tibetan medicine), using acupuncture, herbal pharmacopoeia, yoga therapy, and breathing techniques, e.g. ear candling, Energetic Healing, and ..." See full profile	2817 Lyndale Ave S E Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428 (763) 536-9350
Dr. Blomberg DC Chiropractor	send email
"Welcome to a new and innovative wellness clinic located in St. Anthony, Minnesota. The goals of HealthWise Family Chiropractic are to provide excellent care, educate patients, and help optimize our patients" health. ..." See full profile	3803 Silver Lake Road NorthEast Ste 100 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55421 (612) 789-1700
Michael Timm Johnson DC Chiropractor	send email
"I am certified in the Cox Decompression Adjustment & Manipulation Technic. I am currently one of four Chiropractors that is certified in this effective technique in the State of Minnesota. Check out ..." See full profile	1931 University Ave NE Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418 (612) 706-8900
Missing LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"The gift of good health, like a diamond, is one of nature's most beautiful gifts. I use the nature-based manner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to spark innate healing within the body ..." See full profile	2415 Hennepin Ave South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405 (612) 872-9133
Wei Liu Acupuncturist	send email
"TCM Health Centers are integrated traditional Chinese medicine clinics with highly-trained practitioners who treat common health conditions as well as difficult health problems. Each fully-licensed practitioner applies specialized knowledge in the field ..." See full profile	2930 Emerson Ave. S SuiteB Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408 (612) 823-6650

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