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 San Antonio

Dale Londos BS, LMT, ART Massage Therapist	send email
"Howdy- Thanks for your interest in Active Release Techniques (ART) and Sports Massage. 9 years of experience treating athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all levels. From Olympians in Track and Field, triathletes ..." See full profile	5025 Broadway San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) 860-2010
Roberto G. Guerrero LAc, DiplOM, MAOM Acupuncturist	send email
"Roberto is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist with a practice in San Antonio, Texas. He is a board certified Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist and a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). He ..." See full profile	11124 Wurzbach Rd. #305 San Antonio, Texas 78230 (210) 641-1417
Ernie Akers Acupuncturist	send email
	4823 Fredericksburg Rd San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 738-9200
Cecilia Gulyas LAc, DOM, MSOM, PhD Acupuncturist	send email
"AcuCare Solutions provides holistic and preventative medicine. Dr. Gulyas is a third generation TCM doctor from her family in Taiwan. Dr. Gulyas is a licensed Acupuncturist in Texas. Dr. Gulyas would like ..." See full profile	15321 San Pedro Ave Ste 106 San Antonio, Texas 78232 (210) 545-0000
Charng Jian Jin LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"I founded Chinese Health and Beauty Inc. on July 1, 1982. I have been practicing acupuncture and acupressure for over thirty-five years(over 20 years in San Antonio). I'm well-known and well-respected, one ..." See full profile	6430 Callaghan Road San Antonio, Texas 78229 (210) 680-8600
Cynthia C. Moseley LMT, NCTMB Massage Therapist	send email
"Professional Member of the American Massage Therapy Association Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Cynthia Moseley is Texas Registered since 1988. " See full profile	7700 Broadway Suite 100-B San Antonio, Texas 78209 (210) 287-6232
Barry Krost MA, LMT, NCTMB Massage Therapist	send email
"My biggest specialty is releasing the psoas muscle, perhaps the biggest factor in back pain, structural misalignments and dysfunction. I also work with back and hip problems, neck pain, headaches and whiplash, ..." See full profile	301 Furr Street San Antonio, Texas 78201 (210) 381-9009
Kim A. Krost BS, LMT, RA Massage Therapist	send email
"I believe that expertise and integrity are key to working with clients. I have thousands of hours of instruction and practice in advanced forms of bodywork. I see clients with a wide ..." See full profile	Salado Creek Business Park 3300 Nacogdoches Road, Suite #110 San Antonio, Texas 78217 (210) 967-4400

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