131Chapter 12
Alternative Health Therapies
And Massage Techniques
Try Them – They Work Miracles!
Explore these wonderful natural methods of healing your
body. Then choose the best healing techniques for you:
ACUPUNCTURE/ACUPRESSURE (^) Acupuncture directs and
rechannels body energy by inserting hair-thin needles
(use only disposable needles) at specific points on the
body. It’s used for pain, backaches, migraines and general
health and body dysfunctions. Used in Asia for centuries,
acupuncture is safe, virtually painless and has no side
effects. Acupressure is based on the same principles and
uses finger pressure and massage rather than needles.
Websites offer info, check them out. Web: acupuncture.com
CHIROPRACTIC (^) Chiropractic was founded in Davenport,
Iowa in 1885 by Daniel David Palmer. There are now many
schools in the U.S., and graduates are joining Health
Practitioners in all nations of the world to share healing
techniques. Chiropractic is popular, is the largest U.S.
healing profession benefitting literally millions. Treatment
involves soft tissue, spinal and body adjustment to free the
nervous system of interferences with normal body
function. Its concern is the functional integrity of the
musculoskeletal system. In addition to manual methods,
chiropractors use physical therapy modalities, exercise,
health and nutritional guidance. Web: chiropractic.org
F. MATHIUS ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE These lessons help
end improper use of neuromuscular system and bring body
posture back into balance. Eliminates psycho-physical
interferences, helps release long-held tension, and aids in
re-establishing muscle tone. Web: alexandertechnique.com
FELDENKRAIS METHOD Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais founded
this in the late 1940 s. Lessons lead to improved posture
and help create ease and efficiency of movement. A great
stress removal method. Web: feldenkrais.com
The physician must be experienced in many things, but most assuredly
in healing, soothing massages. – Hippocrates, Father of Medicine 400 B.C.