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 New York

Jacob Been LMT, NMT Massage Therapist	send email
"You are stressed and have no time for vacation. There is a burning sensation in your neck, shoulders and upper back. When you get out of a chair, your lower back is ..." See full profile	104 East 40th Street Room 704 New York, New York 10016 (212) 599-2610
Donielle Wilson ND, CPM Naturopath	send email
"Donielle Wilson, ND, CPM graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington with a doctorate in naturopathic medicine and a certificate in midwifery. She completed a residency in naturopathic medicine at the Bastyr ..." See full profile	44 E. 32nd St New York, New York 10016 (845) 729-0582
Steven A Shoshany DC, CCEP Chiropractor	send email
"If you suffer with Sciatica or a pinched nerve in your neck or low back. Have you been told you have a herniated disc or a slipped disc? If you suffer from Chronic ..." See full profile	632 Broadway Suite 303 New York, New York 10012 (212) 645-8151
Micki Gelb DDS Dentist	send email
"For Children & Adults. We offer a Holistic Functional Healing process to eliminate Mercury toxicity by proper removal of "silver" fillings combined with your Mouth Space restructuring, TMJ healing & Body balance ..." See full profile	353 Lexington Avenue Suite 1503 New York, New York 10016 (212) 661-2542
Nicole Ohebshalom RN, HHC Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"Discover the connection between your lifestyle, food choices and nutrition goals with Nicole Ohebshalom, RN, CHHC. Nicole helps clients see food from a new perspective. Working together, you'll strategize how to make smart, ..." See full profile	37 W 39th Street Suite 404 New York, New York 10018 (914) 843-6456
Hongxing Wang Acupuncturist	send email
""I share feelings with my patients, and I always try to double their happiness and minimize their bitterness. I"m grateful to my patients" trust, especially from those who ask me for the ..." See full profile	141 East 55th Street Apt9D New York, New York 10022 (212) 750-8384
Tom Herman LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"Massage therapy is one of the most relaxing experiences one can have. Allowing your body to let go, the mind slows down as well, and stress melts away. One's nagging, repetitive thoughts ..." See full profile	150 W. 82nd St #4F New York, New York 10024 (212) 721-3667
Heather Spillane MS, LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"Heather Spillane provides high-quality caring consultation, evaluation and treatment, treating the whole patient not just the disease. Heather's Integrative Care utilizes the benefits of Western and Eastern Medicine to provide a complete ..." See full profile	250 West 49th Street Suite 502 New York, New York 10019 (646) 369-4433
Margarita Borisova LAc, MSTOM, MA Acupuncturist	send email
"I help my patients to take control of their health, stay free from pain, chronic illness, and self-limiting habits, and complete recovery from injuries. I offer a comprehensive program of health services ..." See full profile	214 West 29th Street 10th Floor, Suite 1001 New York, New York 10001 (917) 664-6786
Leon Aibinder DC, CCSP Chiropractor	send email
"Pain is the last thing you feel and the first thing to go away. A unique and thorough soft tissue and spinal examination is performed to zero in on the cause of ..." See full profile	159 East 74th Street #2 New York, New York 10021 (212) 249-7790

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