Holistic Medicine & Natural Health Education

Holistic medicine and natural health education incorporate qualities of mind and body health. Holistic medicine unifies all the parts of a patient: mind, body, spirit. Natural health education approaches health through disease prevention.

Acupuncture

• Acupuncture is part of Chinese medicine that balances the flow of energy, or qi, by stimulating meridians with needles. Acupuncture should be attempted only by a trained acupuncturist.

Ayurveda

• Ayurveda is the study of health based on natural elements like water, earth, fire, space and air. Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner to determine your elemental constitution or dosha. The Chopra Center and the Ayurvedic Institute offer education programs.

Meditation

• Mindfulness practice incorporates positive thoughts through guided imagery. The practice of the emptying of the mind is a tradition of Zen meditation.

Herbs

• Complementary alternative medical doctors can assess what herbs will benefit your conditions, and how to prepare the herb when taken regularly. Learn about the side effects and possible negative interactions of herbs before beginning to treat any ailments.

Massage

• Ayurvedic massages use herbs based on your constitution. Acupuncturists work with pressure-point massage. Massage therapists will give you meditation breathing techniques to assist with preparing your body for massage.