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Psychophysiology - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Psychophysiology is the branch of physiology that is concerned with the relationship between mental (psyche) and physical (physiological) processes; it is the scientific study of the interaction betws....

Cayenne - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Cayenne () is a stimulating herb that is well known for its pungent taste andsmell. Cayenne is a popular spice used in many different regional styles of cooking, but it has also been used medicinallys....

Cat's Claw - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Cat's claw is a large woody vine indigenous to the Amazon rain forest of South America. The herb earns its name from the curved thorns on the vine that resemble the claws of a cat. Also known t ...

Ginseng, Siberian - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Siberian ginseng, , is also known as eleuthero ginseng or eleuthero. It is in the same botanical family as Korean ginseng () and American ginseng (). Siberian ginseng is one of the most widely used hd....

Hypercortisolemia - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Cortisol is an essential glucocorticoid hormone, a subgroup of steroid hormones, the major hormone secreted by the adrenal glands. Hormones are messenger substances, substances produced in one gland n....

Craniosacral Therapy - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Craniosacral therapy is a holistic healing practice that uses very light touching to balance the craniosacral system in the body, which includes the bones, nerves, fluids, and connective tissues of ta....

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for Stress

Through the use of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other traditional therapies, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help to relieve stress and unwind its harmful effects your on health.

Heavy Metal Poisoning - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Heavy metal poisoning is the toxic accumulation of heavy metals in the soft tissues of the body.Heavy metals are chemical elements that have a specific gravity (a measure of density) at least five til....

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Multiple chemical sensitivity—also known as MCS syndrome, environmental illness, idiopathic environmental intolerance, chemical AIDS, total allergy syndrome, or simply MCS—is a disorders....

Relaxation - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Relaxation therapy is a broad term used to describe a number of techniques that promote stress reduction, the elimination of tension throughout the body, and a calm and peaceful state of mind.Relaxatk ...

Massage Therapy - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pry....

Low Back Pain - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint—second only to cold and flu as a reason why patients seek care from their family doctor. It may be a limited musculoskeletal symptom or caused by a van....

List of Entries - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

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List of Entries - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

AbscessAcidophilusAcneAconiteAcupressureAcupunctureAdemetionineAdie's pupilAfrican pygeumAgastacheAgingAIDSAlcoholismAlexander techniqueAlfalfaAlismaAllergiesAllium cepaAloeAlpha-hydroxyAlzheise...

List of Entries - Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

AbscessAcidophilusAcneAconiteAcupressureAcupunctureAdemetionineAdie's pupilAfrican pygeumAgastacheAgingAIDSAlcoholismAlexander techniqueAlfalfaAlismaAllergiesAllium cepaAloeAlpha-hydroxyAlzheise...


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