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There are many different types of Complementary therapies, some can be grouped with Spiritual Healing and many may have an unintentional Spiritual Healing element based on the sincerity of the practitioner.
| Eastern Healing Philosophies | Ayurveda, Buddhism, Sufism, Zen |
| Energy related Spiritual Healing | Aura Therapy, Colour therapy, Crystal Healing, Reiki |
| Manipulation or massage | Acupressure, Acupuncture, The Alexander Technique, Chiropractic, Massage, Osteopathy, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Do-in |
| Occult Healing | Shaman, Spiritualism, White Witches, Witch Doctors |
| Other treatments (below) |
Hypnotherapy, Kinesiology, Polarity Therapy, Yoga |
| Hypnotherapy | Hypnosis has been gaining in
popularity for the past 100 years, though it has been widely used in many
cultures, not necessarily in its current form. The technique began in the
late 1700's when Anton Mesmer began using magnets to cure illness, this
has been found to be false but his technique of "mesmerising"
his patients has been found to be much more significant and may have been
the cause of his cures at that time.
The Trance like state, not sleeping, not awake the patient is open to suggestions or requests made by the practitioner. In this state pain free operations can be carried out and is increasing in popularity in cases when a full anaesthetic would be dangerous. Many disorders have been cured, like irritable Bowel Syndrome, Asthma, insomnia, ulcers, skin disorders, and many phobias can be reduced or cured. Because hypnosis cannot be used to make someone do anything they would not normally do, the patient and therapist must work together, the technique will vary and so will cost. as well as number of sessions. |
| Kinesiology | This method ensures that all muscles
are working properly to give good health. Each muscle is connected to a
specific part of the body and if the muscle is not working properly then
that related organ will have a problem as well. Each muscle has a
"pressure Point" to which pressure is applied by the fingers,
resulting in a significant improvement in muscle tone and strength. These
points have been found to lie on the meridians used for Acupuncture, etc.
Diagnosis is made by testing the strength resistance to movement and tone of the muscles. The treatment is particularly effective for food allergies or sensitivities, The muscle tone is tested then the food item placed in the mouth, not eaten, and the tone of the muscle checked if there is a change then the patient should avoid that food or reduce its intake considerable to reduce the build up of toxins. An experienced practitioner should be able to treat many other disorders. |
| Polarity Therapy | Devised in the1890's this therapy states there are three types of relationship between the various areas of the body and five energy centres. This is based on a very old Indian idea that each energy centre will have an effect on a related part of the body. The aim is to achieve a balance and harmony between these points using touch, diet, stretching exercises and manipulation. The patient is encouraged to have a positive attitude about all aspects of their lives. |
| Yoga | Yoga has an effect on the whole
person, physically due to the exercise and stretching, mental and
spiritually, due to meditation and relaxation. All the parts of yoga are
necessary for full effectiveness. Two concern a person's life style, two
more are concerned with physical matters and involve exercise, and the
remainder are designed to promote the mind and body.
The original Yogi taught in small groups and passed on their accumulated knowledge to their followers and some Yoga has become part of the Ayurvedic Philosophy. The exercise is gentle and can be tailored to all experience or abilities, some can find it very tiring if they push themselves. |
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Revised: 20 Oct 2000. |
