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 Tucson

H. Carol Sanders-Shochat DC Chiropractor	send email
"Our office is both professional and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. We offer wonderful services at Sabino Canyon Chiropractic. We offer gentle adjusting techniques as ..." See full profile	5620 N. Barrasca Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85750 (520) 299-0100
Sheh Lio Adams LAc, DiplCH, NCCAOM Acupuncturist	send email
"Hi, I'm a licensed Chinese medicine practitioner offering acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Arvigo Maya Abdominal Massage and sound healing modalities. I specialize in women's health and have helped patients with immune system challenges, ..." See full profile	2055 N. Kolb Rd. #131 Tucson, Arizona 85750 (520) 512-5457
Nancy T. Barton RN, MAc, LAc, DipLac, LMT Acupuncturist	send email
"I have had great success working with acute and chronic neck and low back pain,allergies,insomnia,d epression and anxiety.Acupuncture and massage therapy help to alleviate symptoms within a few treatments.Depending upon the severity ..." See full profile	3208 E Fort Lowell Rd Ste 110 Tucson, Arizona 85716 (520) 881-8032
Susan Lemmon LAc, DiplAc, RN, CMTA Acupuncturist	send email
"Pain and disease are the result of a body out of balance. I see my role as helping my client understand the inbalance in terms of both Eastern and Western medical knowledge. ..." See full profile	8290 E Broadway Blvd Tucson, Arizona 85710 (520) 731-1038
Noemi Quintanar Naturopath	send email
	1601 N Tuscon Blvd. Suite 17 Tucson, Arizona 85716 (520) 322-8122
Kenneth Blackman NMD Naturopath	send email
"I believe that each persons healing journey is best served by a close and respectful therapeutic relationship between doctor and patient. I was drawn to the field of holistic healing over 30 ..." See full profile	3953 E Paradise Falls Dr Suite 110 Tucson, Arizona 85712 (520) 881-2104
Deborah Malone M.Ac., L.Ac. Acupuncturist	send email
"Acupuncture & Oriental medicine are powerful tools to address the many challenges people face as they age. I am able to help people with these challenges as an adjunct to their medical ..." See full profile	1601 N Tucson Blvd Suite 29 Tucson, Arizona 85716 (520) 471-7808
John V Dommisse MD, MBChB, FRCPC Medical Doctor	send email
"I am an excellent listener; very conscientious about my work and patients. Do extensive blood testing to find all the physical/ nutritional/ metabolic factors affecting your health. Have helped hundreds of patients ..." See full profile	1840 E River Rd Ste 210 Cambric Corporate Center Tucson, Arizona 85718 (520) 577-1940
Barry L Rahn DC Chiropractor	send email
""Are you looking for results? Do you suffer from: Back and Neck Pain, Headachs, Joint Pain, Nerve Pain, Muscular Problems, Chronic Health Problems? Then let me help you achieve the results you ..." See full profile	6843 N Oracle Road Suite 17 Tucson, Arizona 85704 (520) 575-0929
Jay B Phillips DC, BS Chiropractor	send email
"Are you looking for results? Do you suffer from: Back and Neck Pain, Headachs, Joint Pain, Nerve Pain, Muscular Problems, Chronic Health Problems? Then let me help you achieve the results you ..." See full profile	6843 N Oracle Rd Suite 17 Tucson, Arizona 85704 (520) 575-0929

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