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HOMEOPATHY (^) In the 1800’s, Dr. Samuel Hahnemann
developed homeopathy. Patients are treated with minute
amounts of substances similar to those that cause a
particular disease to trigger the body’s own defenses. The
homeopathic principle is Like Cures Like. This safe and
nontoxic remedy is the # 1 alternative therapy in Europe
and Britain because it is inexpensive, seldom has any side
effects, and brings fast results. Web: homeopathyhome.com
NATUROPATHY Brought to America by Dr. Benedict
Lust, M.D., this treatment uses diet, herbs, homeopathy,
fasting, exercise, hydrotherapy, manipulation and sunlight.
(Dr. Paul C. Bragg graduated from Dr. Lust’s first School of
Naturopathy in the U. S. Now 6 schools) Practitioners work with
your body to restore health naturally. They reject surgery
and drugs except as a last resort. Web: naturopathics.com
OSTEOPATHY The first School of Osteopathy was founded in
1892 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, M.D. There are now 15 U.S.
colleges. Treatment involves soft tissue, spinal and body
adjustments that free the nervous system from interferences
that can cause illness. Healing by adjustment also includes
good nutrition, physical therapies, proper breathing and
good posture. Dr. Still’s premise: if the body structure is
altered or abnormal, then proper body function is altered
and can cause pain and illness. Web: osteopathy.org
REFLEXOLOGY OR ZONE THERAPY Founded by Eunice Ingham,
author of Stories The Feet Can Tell, inspired by a Bragg Health
Crusade when she was 17. Reflexology helps the body by
removing crystalline deposits from reflex areas (nerve
endings) of feet and hands through deep pressure massage.
Reflexology originated in China and Egypt and Native
American Indians and Kenyans practiced it for centuries.
Reflexology activates the body’s flow of healing and energy
by dislodging deposits. Visit Eunice Ingham’s website at
http://www.reflexology-usa.net and http://www.reflexology.org
SKIN BRUSHING daily is wonderful for circulation, toning,
cleansing and healing. Use a dry vegetable brush (never
nylon) and brush lightly. Helps purify lymph so it’s able to
detoxify your blood and tissues. Removes old skin cells,
uric acid crystals and toxic wastes that come up through
skin’s pores. Use loofah sponge for variety in shower or tub.
Alternative Health Therapies & Massage Techniques