A therapeutic system of medicine that is based on the principle of similars- like cures like - which means that a substance that can cause certain symptoms in a healthy person can cure similar symptoms in an unhealthy person. Homeopathy aims to aid and stimulate the body's own healing processes. It was established approximately 200 years ago by a German physician called Samuel Hahneman, and is recognized by the World Health Organization as the second largest therapeutic system in the world.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese system of healing that views health as the balance within an individual's healing energy, or qi. Acupuncturists help qi move along pathways, known as meridians that connect various organs and systems within the body. The uninterrupted and balanced flow of energy along these meridians contributes to one's overall health, and blockages or imbalances result in pain and illness. The acupuncturist inserts very fine, sterile needles at specific acupuncture points along the meridians to redirect the flow of energy. Acupuncture is often combined with herbal medicine to optimize results.
Clinical nutrition includes both a balanced diet and supplementation of vitamins, minerals and nutrients to optimize health.
Botanical medicine is the therapeutic use of plants to facilitate healing. Herbs may be administered in many forms, including teas, tinctures, salves, poultices, capsules, volatile oils, infusions, and decoctions. The practitioner may recommend a single herb or a combination of several herbs.
Lifestyle counseling encompasses all of the day to day ways that we protect our health and nourish our spirits. This includes exercise, stress reduction, meditation, visualization, healthy communication, and the environment in which we live - all of the aspects that make up a healthy, happy, balanced life.
