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 New York

Natalia Bleu Rose CCN Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"Perfect, vibrant health comes from clean cells. I teach my clients how to use food to cleanse their bodies of the waste build-up that has compromised their cells and hence their entire ..." See full profile	150 East 61st Street #5H New York, New York 10021 (212) 752-6458
Jason DiTullio DC Chiropractor	send email
"Alignment Chiropractic and Pain Management offers a powerful unique approach to chiropractic treatment called Systems Balancing. Unlike traditional Chiropractic care, we view the body as an integrated intelligent system that once in ..." See full profile	109 West 38th Street 10th Floor New York, New York 10018 (212) 575-5553
Kymberly Kelly MS, LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"I specialize in treating the complex issues related to women's health. From fertility and IVF to migraine headaches, menstrual disorders, pregnancy related problems and digestive complaints, my goal is to work with ..." See full profile	928 Broadway Suite 600 (between 21st and 22nd St.) New York, New York 10010 (347) 885-8294
Alexander Kuzminov MS, L.Ac. Acupuncturist	send email
"I believe that every patient is unique and has unique problems. Therefore, I devote substantial time to each patient. " See full profile	30 East 40th Street Suite 701 New York, New York 10016 (212) 889-5187
Edward Murach ND, LAc. Naturopath	send email
"I tend to work with patients that have chronic ailments that are not adequately being addressed by their current PCPs. Fatigue, Stress, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Sleep Disorders, Musculoskeletal Pain, Allergies and Digestive ..." See full profile	130 Fifth Avenue Suite 900 New York, New York 10011 (917) 733-5939
Steve Gettinger Chiropractor	send email
""I am devoted to the art of touching the body, of understanding the person-of transforming one's health and one's life" Dr. Steve Gettinger. After 30 years experience, Dr. Steve Gettinger forges a ..." See full profile	250 W 49th Street Suite 503 New York, New York 10019 (212) 586-2100
Mike Berkley LAc Acupuncturist	send email
"The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness is the very first Complementary medicine clinic in the U.S. to specialize in the treatment of female and male infertility. We treat patients from many of ..." See full profile	16 E 40th Street 2nd floor New York, New York 10016 (212) 685-0985
Ayla Yavin MS, LAC Acupuncturist	send email
"Acupuncture can help you if you struggle with chronic or acute illness,infertility, stress, anxiety, or want to improve overall health. I am a licensed Acupuncturist & Board Certified Chinese Herbalist. I have a ..." See full profile	12 W 27th Street 9th Floor New York, New York 10001 (917) 331-2694
Arnold Angrist DC Chiropractor	send email
"Dr. Arnold Angrist is a wellness doctor with offices in NYC and Bergen County, NJ for the past 29 years. He utilizes a holistic approach to healthcare that includes manual trigger point ..." See full profile	250 West 57th Street Suite 722 New York, New York 10019 (212) 245-2099
Sarah Coles McKeown LAc, MSTOM Acupuncturist	send email
"I strongly support the integration of Eastern and Western medicine in treating illness and maintaining the best health possible. I treat women, men, and children with a wide range of conditions in ..." See full profile	19 West 21st Street Suite 904 New York, New York 10010 (718) 249-3775

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