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A drop in blood pressure caused by standing up from a prone position, resulting in dizziness or fainting.  

Postural albuminuria. The presence of albumin in the urine when the individual is in an upright position or engages in physical activity, which disappears after resting in bed. Albumin is an unusual component in urine and its occurrence typically indicates an underlying medical condition. However, orthostatic albuminuria is not indicative of a disease but is…

The science of treating visual defects of a mechanical nature. A technique of eye exercise designed to correct the visual axes of eyes not properly coordinated for binocular vision. The study of methods used to treat squints. Practice of using nonsurgical measures, especially eye exercises, to treat abnormalities of vision and coordinated eye movement, such…

Refers to postural or structural condition. The person who has an orthopedic handicap may encounter problems associated with ambulation. That branch of medicine concerned with the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons) and the treatment of disorders affecting it. The medical specialty that studies, diagnoses, and treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including the…

Correcting mental disorders with nutrition. The study of the impact of natural (e.g., mineral or vitamin) or artificial (e.g., neuroleptic agents) on mental health and mental illness.  

Supplying a person with a chemically perfect diet for his or her individual nutritional needs, orthomolecular medicine.  

Treatment based on the use of large amounts of naturally occurring substances, such as vitamins is not an accepted medical practice.  

The development or evolution in a definite direction. Suggested mechanism to explain how the process of evolution works. Literally, “orthogenesis” means “straight line generation,” from two Greek words: orthos, meaning “a straight line,” and genesis, meaning “origination.” Orthogenetic organisms have their entire evolutionary possibilities preprogrammed into their genes. Proponents of orthogenesis believed that some uncontrollable…

A dental specialty concerned with correcting malocclusion, proper alignment of the teeth, orthodontics. The alignment of abnormalities in the teeth.  

The proper style of living that fulfills a person’s health needs, promotes optimal well-being, and prolongs life is made up of positive and constructive behaviors.