Terms And Definitions Index
ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE: Healing practices which do not fall within the realms of conventional medicine. Treatment modalities which offer a more holistic and natural approach to healing dis-ease rather than just treating sypmtoms.
APPLIED KINESIOLOGY: Applied Kinesiology is a system developed by Dr George Goodheart D.C. in the 1970's that evaluates structural, biochemical and neurological aspects of health by using muscle testing, postural analysis and gait analysis alongside conventional diagnostic methods.
ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioural disorder amongst school age children which affects their ability to focus and concentrate on tasks and is also associated with hyperactive physical behaviour.
CHAKRA: The chakras are seven major energy points located in the energy field that surrounds the body. They are spinning vortexes through which we receive and process energy from the soul and the condition of each one is related to the wellbeing of different systems and organs within the body.
CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE : Acupuncture is a healing technique with origins in ancient China which involves the gentle manipulation of very thin needles which have been inserted into the skin at carefully selected points. The purpose of this is to free up the flow of energy, or 'chi', through the bodies energy channels, known as meridians.
CHIROPRACTIC: Chiropractic is a system of healthcare that takes an integrated and holistic approach to the health needs of their patients considering physical, psychological and social factors. They proved care and support by reducing pain and restoring optimal health to those suffering from neuromuscular problems.They use gentle manipulative(adjustments) to the spine,diet,nutrition and excersise to restore good health.
CHIROPRACTIC PAEDIATRICS: Chiropractors who have extra skills in working with childhood health issues.
COMPLIMENTARY MEDICINE: see 'alternative medicine'
HANDS ON HEALING:The laying on of hands to channel soul energy through and from the practitioner to the client to aid in recovery and well being.
HOMEOPATHY: A health care approach which involves giving a miniscule ammount of a substance to produce a healthy healing response in the body.
LEARNING DISABILITY:When a person has a difficulty in acquiring new skill sets and knowledge as compared to people of the same age. Examples are Dyslexia - reading, Dyscalculi-maths, dysgraphia-handwriting.
SPIRITUAL HEALING: Or hands on healing is the enhancing of the patients 'life force' or energy centres(chakras) by the tranference/channeling of the universal healing energy by the practitioner to the patient. This is in no way anything to do with any religious beliefs. What is needed by the patient is an acceptance to recieve and a willingness to change their lifestyle.
APPLIED KINESIOLOGY: Applied Kinesiology is a system developed by Dr George Goodheart D.C. in the 1970's that evaluates structural, biochemical and neurological aspects of health by using muscle testing, postural analysis and gait analysis alongside conventional diagnostic methods.
ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioural disorder amongst school age children which affects their ability to focus and concentrate on tasks and is also associated with hyperactive physical behaviour.
CHAKRA: The chakras are seven major energy points located in the energy field that surrounds the body. They are spinning vortexes through which we receive and process energy from the soul and the condition of each one is related to the wellbeing of different systems and organs within the body.
CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE : Acupuncture is a healing technique with origins in ancient China which involves the gentle manipulation of very thin needles which have been inserted into the skin at carefully selected points. The purpose of this is to free up the flow of energy, or 'chi', through the bodies energy channels, known as meridians.
CHIROPRACTIC: Chiropractic is a system of healthcare that takes an integrated and holistic approach to the health needs of their patients considering physical, psychological and social factors. They proved care and support by reducing pain and restoring optimal health to those suffering from neuromuscular problems.They use gentle manipulative(adjustments) to the spine,diet,nutrition and excersise to restore good health.
CHIROPRACTIC PAEDIATRICS: Chiropractors who have extra skills in working with childhood health issues.
COMPLIMENTARY MEDICINE: see 'alternative medicine'
HANDS ON HEALING:The laying on of hands to channel soul energy through and from the practitioner to the client to aid in recovery and well being.
HOMEOPATHY: A health care approach which involves giving a miniscule ammount of a substance to produce a healthy healing response in the body.
LEARNING DISABILITY:When a person has a difficulty in acquiring new skill sets and knowledge as compared to people of the same age. Examples are Dyslexia - reading, Dyscalculi-maths, dysgraphia-handwriting.
SPIRITUAL HEALING: Or hands on healing is the enhancing of the patients 'life force' or energy centres(chakras) by the tranference/channeling of the universal healing energy by the practitioner to the patient. This is in no way anything to do with any religious beliefs. What is needed by the patient is an acceptance to recieve and a willingness to change their lifestyle.