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 Diego

Cheri Sue Joseph LAc, HHP Acupuncturist	send email
"I enjoy women's health concerns,including birthing.I also focus on relieving pain with massage therapy assisting in my success. I treat headaches, digestive issues and addictions. " See full profile	2180 Garnet Avenue Suite 1I San Diego, California 92109 (619) 808-8314
Holly Ann Halsey LAc, DiplAc Acupuncturist	send email
"Many of my new patients come to me after trying every traditional western medical treatment they can find and have repeately failed to get the results they seek. Some come to me ..." See full profile	4406 Park Blvd Suite E San Diego, California 92116 (619) 857-2920
Michele Kay Ross Acupuncturist	send email
"Welcome to Tree of Life Chiropractic, Acupuncture & Herbal Center. My background as an acupuncturist and chiropractor allow me to effectively treat many different pain conditions of the body(headache, neck/low back pain,extremity ..." See full profile	4907 Morena Blvd Ste 1406 San Diego, California 92117 (858) 270-8085
Gregory W Wright DC Chiropractor	send email
"Is your sciatica, low back pain or disc herniation making you feel hopeless? Are you awake at night wondering when the pain will leave? There is new breakthrough treatment for sciatica and ..." See full profile	6727 Flanders Dr Suite 110 San Diego, California 92121 (858) 578-4400
Michelle Denise Foster MSTOM, LAc, RN Acupuncturist	send email
"My mission is to integrate both Western and Eastern medicine together to provide the very best in patient care. My goal is to educate, empower and guide my patients toward perfect health. ..." See full profile	San Diego, California 92130 (858) 245-7188
Thomas Knightly DC Chiropractor	send email
"At Knightly Chiropractic Natural Wellness Center we use a "whole person approach" when taking care of our patients. By combining the very best hands-on-technique, state of the art physiotherapy procedures, and providing ..." See full profile	3627 30th Street San Diego, California 92104 (619) 295-2141
Marcelo Neme NCTMB Massage Therapist	send email
"Massage is an effective way to release muscle tension and help alleviate chronic pain. Utilizing a variety of massage techniques, each session is customized to meet your individual needs and preferences. With over ..." See full profile	4760 E. Mission Gorge Place Suite D San Diego, California 92120 (619) 991-2280
Eyton J. Shalom MS, LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"I have been licensed and practicing in San Diego for 16 years. I was a Professor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine at Pacific College here in SD for 5 years. I have a ..." See full profile	3577 Louisiana Street San Diego, California 92104 (619) 296-7591
Sharon Azaria HHP, MT Massage Therapist	send email
"Being in this business now for 22 years, I could say that I really love what I do....I especially enjoy working on all people with positive thinking and all those who wish ..." See full profile	San Diego, California 92128 (858) 487-1080
Debora Torkington HHP, NCTMB Massage Therapist	send email
"My speciality is using a combination of subtle energy therapies such as Craniosacral Therapy and Trauma Healing to relieve pain and tension while improving stability, flexibility and range of motion. If you ..." See full profile	975 Hornblend Street Suite A San Diego, California 92109 (858) 272-7817

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