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 Jacksonville

Felicia M Dyess MAc, AP Acupuncturist	send email
"My goal is the "spread the health" through the use of acupuncture, herbs, and nutritional and lifestyle counseling for those suffering from any acute or chronic health conditions. " See full profile	3527 Hendricks Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32207 (904) 240-5927
James R. Lehman LMT, NMT, MMP Massage Therapist	send email
"At Therapyworks, our focus is entirely on helping you get the results that you need. Whether you need a stress reducing massage for tension and headaches or you are experiencing pain or ..." See full profile	917 Dante Place Jacksonville, Florida 32207 (904) 348-5511
Valentin Delgado LMT Massage Therapist	send email
"I am so happy to realize that I have found my talent. I love doing massage. I always being medical oriented and I love to take care of people, I reward their ..." See full profile	8613 Old Kings Road S Building 200, Suite 122 Jacksonville, Florida 32217 (904) 228-1952
Patrick Opachich Chiropractor	send email
"I will work with you to achieve a full recovery in the shortest amount of time possible. As a board eligible chiropractic orthopedic specialist I'll get at the true cause of your ..." See full profile	1610 Blanding Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32210 (904) 387-4151
Randall Haas DC Chiropractor	send email
""I have been privileged to serve the people of Jacksonville for almost 30 years. During this time, thousands of my patients have experienced relief from not only the debilitating pain due to ..." See full profile	11481 Old Saint Augustine Rd Suite 405 Jacksonville, Florida 32258 (904) 260-1993
Juliana C. Norris LMBT Massage Therapist	send email
"As a former chiropractic aid and massage therapist working along side an effective chiropractor, I have had the opportunity to see, first hand, the most commonly presented orthopedic issues successfully addressed using ..." See full profile	707 New Bridge Street Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540 (910) 375-5420
Mariellen L Kristol Acupuncturist	send email
"I integrate knowledge of Chinese, North American, Amazon Herbs, and therapeutic grade essential oils into a system of energy medicine. " See full profile	2427 University Blvd W Jacksonville, Florida 32217 (904) 704-8824

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