Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Reflexology
An ancient therapy using foot massage, in which the soles of the feet mirror the rest of the body and pressure is applied to specific points that correspond to other body parts and organs. A treatment to relieve tension by massaging the soles of the feet and thereby stimulating the nerves and increasing the blood…
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Pilates
A system of body conditioning that improves posture, balance, alignment, flexibility and breathing. A holistic form of exercise and postural therapy that develops the deep abdominal muscles to control body movement and protect the back.
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Osteopathy
A therapy that involves massage and manipulation of the joints, especially in the spine, to promote self- healing and correct skeletal misalignment. That system of treating illnesses that are presumed to be caused by pressure of displaced bones upon nerves and are cured by manipulation. A school of healing based on the theory, originally propounded…
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Meditation
Used to promote relaxation and spiritual growth and enlightenment. It is believed to be beneficial to health, relieving stress and treating high blood pressure. A process of focusing attention. A mind-body technique that uses controlled breathing and quiet contemplation to induce a state of mental and physical tranquility. Meditation is used by conventional and alternative…
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Hydrotherapy
The therapeutic use of water in treating a range of health problems. Utilizes hot, cold and mineral baths; steam baths, vapour baths and Turkish baths; inhalation therapy; and hot and cold compresses. A form of treatment in which water is used as the therapeutic agent. Used in the practice of physical therapy. A type of…
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Herbal medicine
An ancient holistic system of medicine, which uses the healing properties of medicinal plants to treat a wide range of health disorders and common diseases. The use of plants and other natural substances in the treatment of diseases, pharmacology, pharmacognosy. A system of medical treatment involving the use of substances extracted from plants. The use…
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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
A term covering a number of talking therapies that are used to treat anxiety, depression and other psychological problems. It was developed from cognitive therapy and behavioural therapy. A psychological, talking-based therapy that is in widespread use in the UK and North America for a variety of disorders (e.g. depression, panic and obsessive compulsive disorder).…
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Chiropractic
A form of manipulation whereby joints in the spine are manipulated to relieve not only back problems but also ones elsewhere in the body, as the spine carries the nerves to the rest of the body. A pseudoscience based on the belief that most ailments are caused by misaligned vertebrae and can be corrected, cured,…
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Chinese herbal medicine
A holistic branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine in which herbs are used to treat disease and health problems, by eliminating symptoms, rebalancing the body, and strengthening the individual. It emphasises the interaction between the body, mind and spirit.
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Bach flower essences (remedies)
The 38 Bach flower essences (infusions of different plants) were developed by Dr Edward Bach and are used to correct emotional imbalances that can threaten our health, and to promote self-healing.
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