Traditional healing refers to health practices, approaches, knowledge, and beliefs incorporating First Nations healing and wellness. Ceremonies such as Smudging, Healing Circles, Sweat Lodges (also called Purification Lodges), Sun Dances, or Pipe Ceremonies are all examples of techniques used in Aboriginal circles. The use of plant, animal, or mineral-based medicines, along with various energetic therapies such as smudging and healing circles are all components of this alternative therapy.
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This therapy is done using a hands on approach with a diagnosis, and then treatment and preventive care for disorders related to the spine, pelvis, nervous system, and joints. Chiropractors use a combination of treatments, all of which meet the specific needs of the individual patient. This treatment/management plan can also recommend therapeutic exercise and other non-invasive therapies, and provide nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle counselling.
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Osteopathy is a form of drug-free, hands on medicine that focuses on total body health by treating and strengthening the joints, muscles, and spine. Its aim is to improve the body's nervous, circulatory, and lymphatic systems.
Homeopathy is a system of alternative medicine created in 1796. It is based on a claim that a substance that causes the symptoms of a disease in healthy people will cure similar symptoms in sick people.
Naturopathy is a form of alternative medicine that uses "natural" products and treatments such as herbalism and acupuncture; it is thought to promote "self-healing."
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Hands are laid on patients to allow "life force energy" to flow, making individuals feel more capable of being happy and healthy.
Reflexology is the application of pressure to specific points and areas on the feet, hands, or ears. Reflexologists believe that these reflex points provide a beneficial effect to your health as they work to improve a specific system within the body.
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