Natural Health Basics

Holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates of holistic health typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.

Acupuncture
The practice of acupuncture is based on the philosophy of yin and yang—two opposite forces that govern all aspects of life, including health. Ailments result from an imbalance of these two forces, which is caused by the disruption or blockage of energy, or chi, in the body.

Acupuncturists commonly use thin metal needles as a means of stimulation to points along specific energy pathways, or meridians, to help chi flow freely. Massage, heat, lasers and magnets are also used as an alternative to the needles.

Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy refers to the use of essential oils extracted from herbs, trees and plants for therapeutic purposes. Aromatherapists can recommend personally tailored scents for specific ailments, or to promote well-being.

Treatment generally involves the mixing of essential oils with a neutral one, such as vegetable oil. Three examples of application include having the mixed oil spread over the body in a massage, added to bathwater or inhaled.

Chiropractic
Focusing on the vital relationship between the nervous system and your health, chiropractic restores health and well being by removing spinal nerve interference known as vertebral subluxation. This is done, without the aid of drugs or surgery, most commonly to help treat various problems involving bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Generally, a chiropractor manually applies a controlled force to the problem area, alleviating inflammation, reduced mobility or pain. Chiropractors are also trained to give advice on lifestyle and dietary changes.

Dentistry
The health of your teeth can impact your overall health. Did you know that gum disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, and diabetes? With nearly a third of Americans susceptible to gum disease, dental health is key to well-being. While daily dental hygiene is imperative, preventive care is just as crucial.

Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a holistic form of medicine that treats illnesses through the use of extreme dilutions of herbs, animal substances and chemical compounds. The term homeopathy comes from the Greek homeo meaning "similar," and pathos meaning "suffering." Samuel Hahnemann, an 18th-century German physician, coined the term in 1796.

Massage Therapy
Therapeutic massage, manipulating body tissue with the hands, heals muscles and promotes better circulation. It is effective for patients who suffer a range of conditions from arthritis to paralysis and is often used to relieve pain and reduce swelling.

Naturopathy
Naturopathy is a blend of different therapies, all attempting to restore the body to health in the most natural way possible. Based on the idea that the body has the innate ability to fight disease, its techniques are noninvasive and designed to stimulate the body's natural healing powers.

Nutrition and Diet Therapy
Nutrition and diet therapies educate people about the connection between food and health. Nutritionists and dietitians promote good eating habits to help prevent disease and to treat preexisting conditions. They work with a patient's unique biological makeup to plan a diet regimen that will facilitate his or her return to optimal health.

Osteopathy
Osteopaths practice medicine just like medical doctors. But osteopaths are distinguished by their holistic philosophy. They believe a proper working musculoskeletal system is at the core of a person's well-being. These physicians use techniques like osteopathic manipulative treatment, to help diagnose illness and injury and encourage healing.

Physical Therapy
Following extensive assessment and diagnosis of a disease or disability, physical therapy seeks to rehabilitate the body through movement and touch. Exercise and massage are two main applications of therapeutic treatment. Patients of physical therapy include accident victims and sufferers of debilitating conditions such as strokes, lower back pain, head injuries, heart disease and cerebral palsy.

Health Professionals in Denver

Michele R. Sumpter CAc, (KY), LAc, (CO) Acupuncturist	send email
"Acupuncturists have just, this year, achieved certification in the bluegrass state of Kentucky. If you've had a difficult time finding a practitioner that offers this ancient, seemingly mysterious practice, I am confident ..." See full profile	6 W Arkansas Ave Denver, Colorado 80223 (303) 991-7753
Tristin N Mead-Rodrigues LPC, NC Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"It can be hard to sort out the best nutrition plan for you as an individual. I believe that since we each have different dietary needs, likes, and dislikes, an individualized plan ..." See full profile	2435 W 44th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80211 (720) 280-4368
Bruce A Stoebner LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"At New Day Acupuncture, you can be assured your individual needs will be given priority in a supportive atmosphere of respect and caring. As a talented, down to earth, and creative practitioner, ..." See full profile	2840 Xanthia Court Denver, Colorado 80238 (720) 838-7918
Janet F. Schuster Massage Therapist	send email
	1375 S Clarkson St Denver, Colorado 80210 (212) 260-7210
Kate Marie Kellogg Acupuncturist	send email
"Kate Kellogg is dedicated to being a compassionate and effective practitioner. She is committed to assisting her clients in living their lives to the fullest. She earned her Masters Degree in Acupuncture ..." See full profile	1440 Blake Street Ste 330 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 257-9102
Gulnara K LaFrance LAc, DiplOM, MS Acupuncturist	send email
"I believe treatment of the mind, emotion and body are key to good health and a sense of well-being. Your course of wellness will be comprehensive in every session we have together. ..." See full profile	90 Madison St Suite 404 Denver, Colorado 80206 (303) 333-3420
Diana Horowitz M.S., L.Ac., NCCAOM Acupuncturist	send email
"Greetings and welcome! I am a licensed, board-certified acupuncturist providing skilled, compassionate care. My general practice helps patients with issues including pain, allergies, smoking cessation, low immunity, IBS, infertility, and stress, depression ..." See full profile	3867 Tennyson St. Suites B & D Denver, Colorado 80212 (720) 404-9926
Jane N.C. Gregorie M.S., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., Dipl.CH Acupuncturist	send email
"I am committed to providing my patients with the highest standard of care based on an attitude of gentleness, warmth, professionalism, and respect. rnrnBy creating a treatment plan that addresses each individual's ..." See full profile	899 Logan St Suite 207 Denver, Colorado 80203 (303) 929-9582
Won Mook Lee MS, LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"Dr. Lee"s Acupuncture Clinic is a division of Natural Medicine USA Inc. (NaturalMedicineUSA.com, NotFeelingWell.com) in Denver CO. By using world"s finest needles and his long experienced skillful technique, Dr. Lee performs acupuncture ..." See full profile	1685 S. Colorado Blvd. #T Denver, Colorado 80222 (303) 756-8338

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