A group of US lawmakers has proposed the Parental Rights Amendment to the US Constitution to guarantee that parents will not lose their rights of being involved in their childrens lives and being able to make choices regarding their education, healthcare, and other decisions traditionally made by parents. They and the supporters of this amendment believe that it is necessary as the US Supreme Court has recently been rejecting enforcement of traditional parent rights interpretations, citing that there is no language in the Constitution that specifies parents have any rights.
Furthermore, the United Nations is increasingly involved in treaties and agencies that define the rights of children and parents. Some in the US government, including President Obama, appear to intend to discard US sovereignty for matters involving parents and children by ratifying the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child that is controlled by a group of unelected and unaccountable United Nations experts. This treaty essentially would give the United Nations and thereby the US government the right to do whatever it wants in the best interests of the children even if the parents are opposed.

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I am a father of three boys. I have one of them living with me as his mother had some “issues”. I am the one with parent custody (placement is the actual correct term here). The other two are living with their mom and I haven’t seen them in about a year and a half due to her new husband and father in law both being lawyers and some mistakes in dealing with her on my part. So obviously in this case she is the one who has parent custody.
One of the problems that I have seen in this system, which has worked both for and against me, is that unless you can afford a lawyer, your rights usually are not enforced. This is something that can be good and bad, but will rarely take into account what is best for the child or children. If both parties are reasonable, they can usually work things out, even if neither is entirely comfortable with the end result. This is usually when both parents are looking out for the child as opposed to their own self-interests.
The flip side of this is that one or both parties are not reasonable. This is far more common, and will usually end with either the person who is able to best afford the lawyer getting their way, assuming it’s not totally outrageous, or an ongoing legal battle in which the children become pawns. Neither of these options are good for the kids more often than not.
People need to learn to drop their agendas, their personal hurts, their own selfish wants and whatever bad feelings are left over for the sake of their kids. This in and of itself would solve a lot of issues when it comes to the parent custody issue. Think about it, and then think of your kids. It can make all the difference in the world.

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By David Seaman, DC, MS, DABCN
Most of our calories should come from vegetables, fruit, fish, lean meats and nuts. These foods reduce heart disease because of their anti-inflammatory nature. In 1991, this type of diet was used in a study with patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, a debilitating, painful disease, resulting in a substantial reduction in pain.
When considering supplements to help reduce pain, it is important to realize that pain expression is based on physical, psychological,and biochemical factors. From a biochemical perspective, it is important to remember that the chemicals which cause inflammation are the same ones that cause pain. Therefore, our goal with supplementation should be to help reduce inflammation.
Fish oil is one of the more popular supplements on the market today and can be taken by almost anyone who is not taking blood-thinning medications such as warfarin (Coumadin). Studies have shown that supplemental fish oil is helpful for patients with neck pain and back pain, as well as joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and ulcerative colitis. The common supplemental recommendation is 1-3 grams of EPA/DHA, which are the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil. This typically means 2-5 capsules daily if a concentrated fish oil is used for supplementa-tion.
Vitamin D has emerged in recent years as a vitamin that has anti-inflammatory and anti-pain benefits. Autoim-mune diseases, such matory in nature and associated with vitamin D deficiency. Low back pain and widespread pain that can be confused with fibromyalgia are also known to be associated with vitamin D deficiency. We get vitamin D from the sun, but its production is reduced 95 percent when a sunscreen with a sun-protective factor (SPF) of 8 or greater is applied to the skin. No food contains adequate amounts of vitamin D, so we must either get it from the sun or from supplements.
Magnesium: Ever since I can remember, we have been bombarded with information about calcium, while magnesium is rarely emphasized. Yet more than 300 enzymes require magnesium, so it is involved in an inordinate amount of metabolic reactions. From a clinical perspective, the average Americans intake of magnesium is well below the recommended daily allowance (RDA) and this has been associated with the expression of numerous conditions including heart disease, hyper-tension, diabetes, osteoporosis, headache, chronic inflammation, and an increase in nervous system excitability. Approxi-mately 400 mg of supplemental magnesium per day is thought to be adequate for most individuals. (Note: The most common side-effect associated with magnesium supplementation is diarrhea. However, I take 1,000 mg of magnesium daily and have normal bowel function, while others take 400 mg and get diarrhea. The average person is able to tolerate 400 mg. As always, have your clients talk to their doctor before taking any supplement for the first time.)
Probiotics: Research is emerging that implicates poor digestive function with musculoskeletal pain expression. This speaks to the need to drastically reduce our consumption of sugar, flour products and refined oils that are devoid of fiber and known to compromise healthy gut bacteria. Supplementation with healthy bacteria called (Lactobacillus aci-dophilus and Bifidobacteria) are known to reduce intestinal inflammation, and for many this translates into less musculoskele-tal pain as well.
Ginger and Turmeric: Most herbs that we use to spice our meals are known to have anti-inflammatory functions. The most well-studied in the context of inflammation and pain are ginger and turmeric. Each has been shown to reduce musculoskeletal pain. The most economical way to take ginger and turmeric is with meals as an added spice. However, supplements are available and widely utilized. (I personally spice my meals and take a ginger/turmeric supplement.)
B Vitamins: The creation of cellular energy requires most B-complex vitamins. While B vitamins are not traditionally viewed as anti-inflammatory or analgesic, human and animal research suggests that B-vitamin supplementation may offer pain-reducing benefits.
The next time you discuss pain relief with your client, inform them of these simple dietary and supplement strategies, which have brought substantial relief to many individuals.

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All seniors need to be familiar with their body’s blood-clotting abilities. If our blood clots too fast or too slow, we could have a medical emergency. When it thickens, we may be unable to thin it soon enough to stop a heart attack or stroke. So it’s better to err on the side of thin blood. To thin your blood a doctor will suggest a prescription blood thinner—most of which have side effects… or are very expensive.

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All seniors need to be familiar with their body’s blood-clotting abilities. If our blood clots too fast or too slow, we could have a medical emergency. When it thickens, we may be unable to thin it soon enough to stop a heart attack or stroke. So it’s better to err on the side of thin blood. To thin your blood a doctor will suggest a prescription blood thinner—most of which have side effects… or are very expensive.

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Supporting Survivors of Abuse - How you can help

Most victims of sexual violence choose to tell someone close to them, who they feel safe enough to disclose about abuse which they have experienced, they believe that you are trust-worthy, will believe them and will not tell others without speaking to them about it first. As a person to tell, you are a womans most important source of support.
Whether you are helping someone cope with the immediate trauma of a recent experience or someone coming to terms with sexual abuse suffered as a child, you are very important to them. It is important, therefore, that you see yourself as important here and take care of yourself and your own needs. The victim is not going to get over the trauma quickly, so you need to pace yourself in terms of how much time and energy you can realistically offer the woman whom you are supporting. Consistency over a long period is more important than sitting up all night for a week and setting up expectations that you will always be able to be there for her.
Similarly, remember that she is not you if she chooses to seek help elsewhere, such as from a counsellor. When someone is in shock, grieving or traumatised, they will not look after themselves very well; they can be overwhelmed with painful emotions and negative thoughts. You need to be able to feel calm and be . Hot drinks, food, vitamins, treats and a hand to hold may be all the person needs from you. Victims have had their minds and bodies invaded; they may have difficulties in sleeping, eating, and bathing, relaxing and not least with sexual or intimate contact. It may take time for these activities to become normalised as every day life; any support you can offer in this process can add a lot to their sense of security and self-respect.
Many people are afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing, or of someone further because they do not know enough about sexual violence. It is important to remember that you do not have to be an expert, you are not dealing with a strange disease. If you are prepared to listen, the woman concerned will be able to guide you in what she needs.
You may feel traumatised, confused, overwhelmed, or a range of feelings about what has happened, you may feel: angry, helpless, guilty, scared, upset, nervous. These feelings are natural, it is important that you deal with these away from the victim, try not to dump them on her. Talk to a friend or someone whom you can trust, with permission from the victim of course, arrange to get support from agencies near you.
Victims are often afraid of how other people will react to what has happened to them, they may fear not being believed, embarrassment, having their experiences minimised or trivialised, even fear rejection. Women often fear well-meaning, but ignorant questions such as: Why didnt you tell me before now? Why didnt you scream? Why didnt you tell someone? Why dont you report it to the police? Why did you (encourage him / wear that skirt / walk that route / etc.)? If you do not understand why a victim is behaving in a particular way, or is reacting the way she is now, remember that this is YOUR problem, NOT HERS. Do not badger her with questions or ask her questions, which you are not sure, whether she will want to answer; read a book instead.
The woman may have her own questions about what has happened to her and may want to explore these with you. It is very important that she makes up her own mind and finds her own truth about what has happened to her and makes her own decisions from it. Sexual abuse and violence leaves women with feelings of powerlessness and loss of control about their lives. It is important that people do not take over, without consulting with the woman about what she needs in the situation. Confronting the perpetrator, phoning the police, or making a medical appointment on her behalf may make matters worse, you can best help by listening to her and asking her or checking out what she wants; do not tell her what YOU believe she OUGHT to do; explore her options with her.
No two people are the same and reactions to rape and sexual abuse are as varied as they are to bereavement. It is likely, however, that whatever her experience, at some point she feared for her life and that she will feel numb after the attack, cut off, in shock or even hysterical; she may appear perfectly calm and unaffected; she may fear that she is going mad these are all normal ways for a woman to process what has happened to her. Other effects may be flashbacks or panic attacks. Her behaviour may change: her eating habits may alter, she may feel the need to wash repeatedly. She may vomit or have other physical symptoms. All of these problems are alleviated by being able to talk about them; repetition of the trauma is common - TRY TO BE PATIENT.
Victims whose story has not been believed by others may find it very difficult to trust anyone else and may resist talking about their experiences. Do not take this as your not being good enough to trust, be patient and encourage her GENTLY, do not push her. If you feel the need to press her, ask yourself why YOU need to know now. Her apparently frozen state will not last forever.
As time passes, a woman may go through emotional and psychological change. She may be adding to her trauma by blaming herself and tormenting herself with what ifs or about her behaviour before, during and/or after what has happened. Remind her at these times that it is never a womans fault that she has been violated, it was the attackers decision to act in the way he did. Rape is never asked for and it can be hard for a woman to face just how powerless she was in the abusive situation. Thinking that she could have done something different is a way of a woman problem solving so that they can protect themselves in the future. These are complex issues, which can sometimes require specialist support. Rape Crisis Centre can help.
What many of Christopher Hansards victims are dealing with now, is knowing that they have done everything right about the wrong that has been done to them, and in some cases they were blamed for the abuse that occurred.
Initially many of Christopher Hansards victims were patients, or their families were patients. The Courant has knowledge of at least 3 young ladies whose families were somehow involved with Mr. Hansard and they were therefore pressed to join his in one form or another.
As stated in earlier postings, in this capacity, the victims were instructed to perform Tibetan Massages on their , Mr. Hansard.
The massages were almost always administered while Mr. Hansard was fully naked, exposing himself to his students. Sometimes during the massage or at the end, Mr. Hansard would rise from the treatment couch naked and attempt to embrace the student only to thank [them] for the massage. Other times Christopher Hansard would suggest the student him on the treatment couch.
Such breaches were always offered as or .
One woman was offered that such intimacy would help her to feel loved and beautiful again as she had been told she was ugly all her life, and that it would help her to overcome her of men. Another was told it would help her with the Astrology lessons she was being taught, while one other woman who resisted his advances was ridiculed, and told she was overly sensitive, that it was just meant as nothing more than a gesture of gratitude.
None of the three women found the support they needed from their own families. Some found it too difficult to share, and remain silently in shame to this day, while another who did attempt to turn to her family for help, was disbelieved entirely by some and blamed by others.

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Ok - this was probably the most eventful day so far.
Started out of La Paz OK - we saw Jorge, an Argentinean on an old (1979) Kawasaki 660 - he's on his way back from a "short" ride from Buenos Aires to Machu Picchu and back.
Gas was hard to find on the way out - we wanted at least 90 octane fuel and to pay with a credit card - yeah right! Settled for 84 octane and paid in US dollars at a bad exchange rate.
The GPS was routing us back through Peru and when it finally found a route through Bolivia to Chile it was not showing the roads we were actually traveling on.
I then almost ran out of gas getting to the Bolivian border, which was very easy.
The Chilean border was further down the road and probably the most scenic border you'll ever see.
We arrived along with a big bus full of people... and got into the line that they were standing on.
Turns out we had to get a piece of paper from office number 1 who told us to go to immigration - house number 3 - who told us to go to customs - house with no number - who told us we were done!
We happily took off noting that there was a 4th step - police - which I assumed was further down the road. I also assumed that house number 2, agriculture and sanitation was for trucks carrying cargo.
15km down the road a check point. It did not look good when the officer called someone and talked to them for a couple of minutes.
We had to go all the way back because we had forgotten to get "a stamp". Marc asked if we could just do it there but the officer was stern and said that we had to go back - no way of getting through that point without going back.
So we back tracked - a very annoying thing to do on a trip - and got back to the border where we were told that we had not completed house number 2 nor house number 4 - we fled the scene - and that was VERY serious.
I explained that we were told that we were done and police check points usually are further down the road from the border.
He didn't really care and said that we would have to appear in court in Arica so that a judge could decide what course of action to take with us. I continued arguing that it was an honest mistake and that we had no intention of not following their procedures but the officer was
unmoved and started writing up our summons.
Another guy was being booked for having a mango in his car - he also had forgotten he had it - and was going to have to show up in court on the following day (Monday).
"Wait, isn't Monday a national holiday!?" said one of the officers.
So now not only we had to show up in court, we would have to stay an extra day in Arica to go to court on Tuesday!! I insisted in trying to make the problem go away right there to no avail. The officer filled out what seemed like 10 forms and instructed us to go to Arica and appear in court on Tuesday - so we're stuck in Arica on Monday - a Chilean national holiday - waiting for our court appearance on Tuesday 10am!
After making sure we had completed all the required steps we were finally riding in Chile - and a beautiful one I must add.
Halfway down the road we stopped at this small "complex" where you could get fresh juices, lodge, camp, go on archeological tours and even do astronomy at night. We walk in to find a Canadian girl and four children eating at a table watching TV through a PowerPC
Macintosh computer. The "man of the house" was baking some bread. We were welcomed and got some juice and a sandwich. We were told that all the electricity comes from solar panels and wind powered generators.
Very interesting place.
Further down the road, 40km or 1/2 hour to get to Arica I start feeling my rear a little wobbly. I kept on thinking in was merely psychological but at one point I stopped an my fears were confirmed...
A FLAT tire!!!
I proceeded to remove the wheel from the bike and getting to the inner tube when some bikes stopped by to see if we needed help. At that point things were looking good buy we gladly accepted one of the guys help to remove the tire from the rim. They soon left and we were left
there with the task of replacing the bad tube with the spare I was carrying.
I've changed plenty of bicycle tires before but a motorcycle tire is an entirely new ball game. The amount of strength you have to put on it to place the tire back onto the rim is pretty awesome.
I couldn't believe that the tire would simply plop back on to its proper position once you inflated the tube - which we were trying to do with an electrical compressor connected to the bike's battery. It did not look promising because of the rate at which the compressor was
filling up the tire and because of the position of the wheel on the rim.
So I removed the tire from the wheel again and started it all over thinking I had done something wrong.
Turns out I was doing everything correctly... but the spare tube I had was either damaged as well or I damaged it in the haste of putting it back into the rim!!
So we were stuck in the middle of the road with no way of fixing it there on the spot.
I crossed the road and went up to a couple that was talking in front of a parked truck. Turns out they were having a fight or a big talk - they were both crying! So I diverted to talk to some other people to see if they had a cell phone so that I could call one of the guys who had stopped previously.
"Sure but there is no cell phone coverage here!"
Back on the bike Marc had pulled out the satellite phone! Perfect! 
Not so... we kept on getting invalid number... 
The sun set and it got dark...
Plan B - put the wheel back on the bike and push it to the other side of the road and leave it there for the night - next morning we would come with new tubes and a mechanic to help us out. 
As we were waiting to cross the road 2 motorcyclists and a car stop to see what happened... 
"Wait here - I am going to get my pick up truck and we'll take the motorcycle into Arica!"
HA!!! 5 seconds later they would have missed us!
20 minutes later we put my motorcycle on the back of his truck and he takes us to his house - well - his garage - which had about 20 cars and some motorcycles and a bunch of people helping out. 
"Leave the bike there for the night and tomorrow we'll deal with it. Take a car so that you can take your stuff to the hotel and that can drive around - or do you want to take a motorcycle?"
I settled for the Mercedes (M-class) where I put all of my gear and then proceeded to follow him on his truck and his son on another car to the hotel. Marc followed us on his bike.
At a gas station Marc and I just laughed at the whole situation - this day was getting more interesting by the minute. 
At the hotel Carlos negotiated a special deal for us and told us that he would stop by in one hour to take us out for dinner! 
11:30 we hop back onto my new ride and follow his son who came pick us up on his car. 
We arrive at the restaurant - probably the only one in town open so late on a Sunday night - and wait a little for Carlos to arrive. 
Turns out Carlos did a motorcycle trip to Brazil when he was 21 - 4 months on the road as well - so he understood our pain. 
As the conversation went on we told him that I needed new break pads and that Marc needed a new visor for his German helmet - both hard to find parts in this area. 
No problem! They whipped out their cell phones and started making calls. A friend of theirs races KTMs and is going to find these parts on Tuesday morning and take them to the airport so that they arrive in Arica Tuesday early afternoon!!
We tried to pay the bill but his influence over the waiters was greater than ours and even though Marc had given them his credit card at some point during dinner, Carlo ordered the waiter to not take it and paid for dinner as well!
WOW - what a day and how lucky we were to have run into them! Endless generosity.

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In today's beauty and skin-health conscious environment, we have the best skin care products and treatments available to date. Microdermabrasion is a perfect example of this advanced cosmetic dermatological technology, and I'm about to tell you all about my personal experience and review of the microdermabrasion procedure.
To be clear on exactly what extent I've experienced the wonder of microderm as I affectionately call it, this is my second round of treatments within the last three years. This should give you some clue that I've had a pretty positive experience with microderm!
The Microdermabrasion Process : Explained
Microdermabrasion is the action performed by a rather small device hooked up to a larger machine, in the hands of a specially certified esthetician or dermatologist, which acts as sort of a sandblaster on your facial skin. That's right, the device shoots out aluminum dioxide crystals, abrading and resurfacing the skin, while almost simultaneously sucking the dead, blasted away skin back up like a vacuum.
The device is somewhat noisy, but not too bad. The settings are adjusted based on the specialist's judgement as to what type of friction your skin type can handle, and what your desired outcome is in different areas of the face. By this I mean the more attention one area needs, the higher the setting, the more forceful the abrasion becomes.
Is There Any Pain Involved?
The answer to this may depend on the individual receiving the treatment. Personally, I had most of my face done with a setting of 3.5, 5 being the highest possible. At this pressure, I only felt a little discomfort to the point of watering eyes when it came around my mouth, and on the fleshier parts of my cheeks. You can ask the specialist to turn the setting down if you're feeling a lot of discomfort.
Some people may have a little thicker skin than others, and be able to tolerate more pressure. Another reason the setting may be higher (more pressure), would be for areas you'd like to be more agressive and see more improvement. Be sure to advise the establishment of these areas and your expectations for improvement. For me personally, I wanted to see marked improvement around my eyes where crows feet branched out, and on my chin, where some acne scarring was still visible. Any good establishment will bend over backwards to make sure you love your results, and keep coming back.
How Many Sessions?
Personally, I would always suggest going with a package of six, if you can afford it. Not only will you enjoy the full benefits the procedure has to offer, but many salons and dermatologist offices offer a discount on these package deals, so you are actually paying less per session. I personally paid $540 for six sessions, a $60 discount from what it would have been if these sessions were purchased separately ($100 per session normally).
After my first series of six, I enjoyed smoother, refinished looking skin for about one to two years, and I'm just now getting treated again, as it seems my skin has returned to a rougher, more uneven state and is in need of another round. I'm on my first of six appointments right now, and only after a few days I'm beginning to see improvement on my chin, as well as the area around my eyes (crow's feet) looks much softer and refined. I'm pretty excited to see what the end result is this second time around.
How Often?
My esthetician recommends spacing the treatments two weeks apart for the best results, and has even given me a home microdermabrasion system that she wants me to use on the off weekends to keep renewing my cell turnover in between sessions. By the way, I think these home microderm kits are pretty awesome too, and I've had some good results with them as well.
Your Skin Right After a Microdermabrasion Treatment
To give you fair warning, you probably will not want to schedule any important social events the day of a microderm treatment. Your skin will most likely look worse than it did before the treatment for one to two days afterwards. What I mean by this is that your pores will appear larger, your skin will be red and irritated, and sometimes even have a patchy appearance. More sensitive individuals can even experience mild swelling.
It is very important that you keep your skin deeply moisturized at all times for the next few days, and even more important to not forget the sunscreen. A non-irritating sunscreen especially for the face would be preferred.
Would I recommend Microderm?
I absolutely would recommend microdermabrasion to anyone wanting to nonsurgically resurface and refine their skin. It is truly a great way to help regain a youthful radiance and healthy glow - minus the fine lines. And, if you feel that microdermabrasion's cost is a little out of your price range, I would encourage you to try a home microdermabrasion kit. They take a little longer to work, and may not produce as dramatic of a result, but over time they can definitely improve your skin's cell turnover, and add a fresh revitalized look, while helping to soften fine lines.
Visit CosmeticsGalore Reviews : Home Microdermabrasion Reviews for more information on the most effective home microdermabrasion kits on the market, from Neutrogena to Oil of Olay, to L'Oreal, we review them all.

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pain relief, reduction of swelling, muscle relaxation, speeding up of the healing process, and stimulation of acupuncture points (1).

Energetic medicine: A group of therapies and approaches that seeks to influence health by working with the energetic field (non-local consciousness) of the body.

Environmental medicine: Explores the role of dietary and environmental allergens in health and illness. Factors such as dust, molds, chemicals, and certain foods may cause allergic reactions that can dramatically influence diseases ranging from asthma and hay fever to headaches and depression. Virtually any chronic physical or mental illness may be improved by the care of a physician competent in this field (6).

Enzyme therapy: Both plant-derived and pancreatic enzymes are employed in enzyme therapy and they can be used independently or in combination. Plant enzymes are prescribed to enhance the body's vitality by strengthening the digestive system, while pancreatic enzymes are beneficial to both the digestive system and immune system. As proper digestive functioning is restored, many acute and chronic conditions may also be remedied (6).



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Feldenkrais: A form of movement therapy designed to isolate separate muscles and muscle groups to promote flexibility, release tension, and enhance balance (1).

Feng shui: Ancient Chinese practice of arranging home or work environments to promote health, happiness, and prosperity. Importance is placed on color selection and furniture placement in order to promote a healthy flow of chi or vital energy (1).

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Guided imagery: A technique that involves using the imagination and mental images to promote relaxation, changes in attitude or behavior, and encourages physical healing. Also known as visualization (1).

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Hair analysis (hair element analysis, hair mineral analysis, hair-shaft analysis): An ostensibly diagnostic technique that involves laboratory analysis of a sample of hair. It allegedly can be a "useful guide" to bodily well-being (5).

Hawaiian healing practices: Traditional Hawaiian healing practice incorporates herbal medicines, exercise, therapeutic massage, meditation, and spiritual cleansing (6).

Healing touch: One of the touch therapies that uses a variety of techniques to re-pattern and align the biofield, allowing the innate healing process to occur. Healing touch is an energy-based, therapeutic approach to healing and uses touch to influence the energy system thus affecting physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health (1).

Herbal therapy or botanical therapy or herbalism: Employs parts of plants (seed, stem, flowers, root, bark, leaf) for the relief of conditions, ailments, or complaints; the earliest known form of medicine (1).

Holistic medicine: Philosophical approach to health care which treats the patient as a whole person, not simply as a disease process or a collection of symptoms. Holistic health care practitioners may combine allopathic medicine with complementary therapies, taking into account the emotional, spiritual, social, nutritional, mental, environmental, and physical aspects of health and illness (1).

Homeopathy: Derived from the Greek word homoios meaning similar-and pathos meaning suffering, homeopathy is an alternative medical system that treats the symptoms of a disease with minute doses of a natural substance or remedy. In larger doses, the remedy would produce the same symptoms as the disease or disorder that is being treated (1).

Hydrotherapy: Treating a disease with hot or cold water, externally or internally to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation, and the application of hot and/or cold compresses (1).

Hyperthermia: The body protects itself from viruses, bacteria, and other harmful substances through the use of numerous defense systems. One of these is fever. Fever raises the body's temperature above normal in an attempt to destroy invading organisms and sweat impurities out of the system. Fever is a highly effective and natural process of curing disease and restoring health, and has been recognized as such for thousands of years. Hyperthermia deliberately creates fever in the patient in order to utilize this natural healing response (6).

Hypnotherapy: The clinical use of hypnosis, in which the subjects powers of consciousness are mobilized and subconscious memories and perceptions are brought into consciousness. Heightened responsiveness to suggestions and commands, suspension of disbelief with lowering of critical judgments, the potential of alteration in perceptions, motor control, or memory in response to suggestions and the subjective experience of responding involuntarily are induced through hypnotherapy (1).



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Integrative medicine: Practitioners of integrative medicine have training and interest in both conventional Western medicine and alternative and complementary therapies, bringing a variety of techniques to their practices (1).

Intercessory Prayer: A practice of using prayer as a medium of healing, seeking to invoke spiritual/religious help in assisting or supporting healing.

Iridology: A diagnostic technique which uses the markings and patterns of the irises of the eyes to determine the condition of various systems or organs of the body (1).



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L.Ac.: Licensed Acupuncturist

L.M.T.: Licensed Massage Therapist

Laying-on of hands: Healing technique often practiced in Christian fundamentalist churches. The practitioner is felt to have a God-given gift and is an instrument of God to promote healing (1).

Light therapy: Many health disorders are traced to problems with circadian rhythm, the bodys inner clock, and how it governs the timing of sleep, hormone production, body temperature, and other biological functions. Disturbances in circadian rhythm can lead to health problems such as depression and sleep disorders. Natural sunlight and various forms of light therapy can help reestablish the bodys natural rhythm and are becoming an integral treatment for many health-related conditions (1).

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Macrobiotic diet: Low-fat, high-fiber diet of whole grains, vegetables, sea algae, and seeds that are prepared in accordance with specific principles; said to synchronize eating habits with the cycles of nature (1).

Magnetic field therapy: Also known as biomagnetic therapy; uses magnets or electromagnetic fields, generally for pain control and bone growth stimulation following a fracture. Magnetic waves pass through tissues enhancing blood flow and bringing more oxygen to that area (1).

Manipulation: A term used in connection with the therapeutic application of manual force. Spinal manipulation, broadly defined, includes all procedures in which the hands are used to mobilize, adjust, apply traction, massage, stimulate, or otherwise influence the spine and nearby (paraspinal) tissues with the goal of positively influencing the patient's health (1).

Massage therapy: Systematic, therapeutic stroking, rubbing, or kneading of the skin and underlying muscle and other soft tissue of the recipient for the purpose of physical and psychological relaxation, improvement of circulation, relief of sore muscles, and other therapeutic effects (1).

Meditation: A technique of mind control with the goals of feeling an inner calm and peacefulness, profound experiences of self-realization and transcendental awareness. Meditation is a discipline found in many of the worlds religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity, but it is also advocated by many practitioners of holistic health for its impact on stress-related disease (1).

Megavitamin therapy: Administration of vitamins vastly exceeding the amount recommended for nutritional balance (1).

Meridian: In Eastern traditional medicine, it is believed that the body has a channel with 12 parts, or meridians, that loop through the body in an endless circuit, connecting the principal organs and other body parts. Meridians are said to carry ching qi that regulates the relationship between, and the functioning of, various body structures (1).

Mind-body techniques: Therapies such as meditation, hypnosis, guided imagery which focus on the interaction between the mind and the body (1).

Music therapy: Systematic application of music to produce relaxation and desired changes in emotions, behavior and physiology. Music can also be created by the client, allowing nonverbal self expression (1).

N.D.: Naturopathic Doctor

Native American Indian health care: Community-based health care practices found among the tribes of North America that share the use of sweating, purging, herbal remedies, and shamanism (1).

Naprapathy: System of bodywork founded in 1905 by chiropractic professor Oakley G. Smith, author of Modernized Chiropractic (1906). It encompasses nutritional, postural, and exercise counseling. Naprapathic theory holds: (a) that soft connective tissue in a state of contraction can cause "neurovascular interference," (b) that this "interference" may cause "circulatory congestion" and "nerve irritation," and (c) that reducing this "interference" (primarily by hand) paves the way for optimal homeostasis. The major form of Naprapathy in the United States is the Oakley Smith Naprapathic Method(TM), taught by the Chicago National College of Naprapathy (5).

Naturopathy: Integrates traditional natural therapies such as botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, homeopathy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, and naturopathic manipulative therapy with modern scientific medical diagnostic science and standards of care. Naturopaths recognize the innate intelligence and inherent healing ability of the body; great emphasis is placed on preventive medicine (1)



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O.M.D.: Oriental Medicine Doctor

Oriental Medicine: See Chinese Medicine

Orthomolecular medicine (orthomolecular nutritional medicine, orthomolecular therapy): Approach to therapy whose centerpiece is megavitamin therapy. Orthomolecular medicine encompasses hair analysis, orthomolecular nutrition (a form of megavitamin therapy), and orthomolecular psychiatry. Linus Carl Pauling, Ph.D. (1901-1994), coined the word "orthomolecular." The prefix "ortho-" means "straight," and the implicit meaning of "orthomolecular" is "to straighten (correct) concentrations of specific molecules." The primary principle of orthomolecular medicine is that nutrition is the foremost consideration in diagnosis and treatment. Its purported focus is "normalizing" the "balance" (5).

Osteopathic medicine: A system of therapy that emphasizes normal body mechanics and manipulation to correct faulty body structures. Osteopathic physicians provide comprehensive medical care (1).

Oxidative therapy: Supplies oxygen to the body for its potential therapeutic benefit. The two most widely known types of oxidative therapy are hydrogen peroxide therapy and ozone therapy (1)



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Palming: An imaging technique involving the visualization of color (1).

Photoestrogens: Plant compounds that exert estrogen-like effects (1).

Pilates: An exercise system founded by Joseph Pilates focused on improving flexibility and strength for the total body without building bulk (4).

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Qi (also referred to as Chee, Chi, Qui or Ki): In Eastern philosophies, the energy that connects and animates everything in the universe; includes both individual qi (personal life force) and universal qi, which are coextensive through the practice of mind-body disciplines, such as traditional meditation, aikido, and tai chi (1).

Qigong (gi gong and chi-kung): Ancient Chinese exercise that stimulates and balances the flow of qi, or vital life energy by using breath, movement, and meditation to cleanse, strengthen, and circulate the blood and vital life energy. Certain qigong "masters" are considered to be "energetic healers," who via "external" qigong use some of their own energy to strengthen the vitality of others who have ailments (1).

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Reflexology: A body work technique in which the practitioner applies pressure with thumbs and fingers to points on the feet, hands and ears said to correspond to specific organs and parts of the body. Similar to acupressure (1).

Reiki therapy: An Eastern touch therapy in which the practitioner systematically uses light hand placement in one of 12 positions on the recipient's body to balance and direct healing energy to those sites (1).

Rolfing: A massage technique developed by Swiss-born American biochemist Dr. Ida Rolf that involves deep fascia and muscle manipulation and education about body position. The purpose is to help the recipient establish deep structural relationships within the body that manifest via a symmetry and balanced function when the body is in an upright position. Also known as structural integration (1).



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Shamanism: An ancient spiritual and medical tradition practiced in native cultures around the world. Using ritual, shamans often enter altered states of consciousness to promote the healing of their clients. Shamans regard themselves as conductors of healing energy or sources from the spiritual realm (1).

Shiatsu: A form of acupressure used in Japan to treat pain and illness as well as for general health maintenance. Practitioners apply rhythmic finger pressure at specific points on the body to stimulate qi (1).

Swedish massage: The most common form of bodywork in Western countries. Its originator, Peter Hendrik (Per Henrick) Ling (1776-1839), of Sweden, was a fencing master, physiologist, and poet. His method was called the "Ling system" or the "Swedish movement treatment." Dr. S.W. Mitchell introduced Swedish massage in the United States. It is based on scientific anatomy and often vigorous. The purported aim of Swedish massage is to improve circulation of blood and lymph (5).



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Tai chi: Through this form of movement, one achieves health and tranquility while developing the mind and body. Tai chi teaches the individual how to control the nervous system in order to put the entire body to rest, believed to be an effective way of staying healthy (1).

TCM: Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Therapeutic Massage: See Massage Therapy

Therapeutic touch: A healing modality that involves touching with the conscious intent to help or heal. The practitioner moves the hands through a recipient's energy field for the purpose of assessment and treatment of energy field imbalance (1).

Tibetan medicine: Tibet has long been renown throughout Asia as a land of medicines. It's medical tradition is a vast science with fully-elaborated notions of the bases of health and sickness, a simple but exceptionally efficient system of diagnosis and a very full range of treatments based on diet, lifestyle, medication, and external treatments. Tibet's pharmacopoeia was particularly rich (6).

Touch therapy: broad range of techniques in which the practitioner uses the hands on or near the patient's body to assist the individual toward optimal function (1).1

Trager Method: A bodywork method developed by Milton, Trager, M.D. consisting of active and passive gentle, natural movements designed to release deep-seated physical and mental patterns and promote relaxation, mobility and mental acuity (4).

Trigger points: Specific points in the muscular and fascial tissues that produce a sharp pain when pressed; may also correspond to certain types of traditional acupuncture points (1).



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Visualization: A variety of visual techniques used to treat disease based on inducing relaxation in the patient who actually wills away his disease. Also known as guided imagery (1)



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Western medicine: A term used by holistic health care practitioners to describe allopathic medicine, orthodox medicine, or the way medicine has traditionally been practiced in the United States and Europe. The basis for the separation and division of the mind and the body along with the diseased part from the whole is the Descartian system of analytic, reductive reasoning with human beings divorced from nature. Pharmaceutical products and surgery are the major modalities used to combat disease (1).

Wholistic medicine: See Holistic medicine

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Yin and Yang: Chinese words for complementary and opposite forces that make up the life force (Qi) (3).

Yoga: Ancient philosophical system and spiritual practice from India; it involves stretching exercises, breathing practices, and meditation.

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Maybe if we keep working at staying well, we will come up with some type of Zenith Therapy. Thanks for reading.

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