Alternative Medicine: Personal Stories
A Mind and Body Wakeup Call
12/05/06, CapessaWhen Jennifer broke her back in a snowboarding accident, she had to relearn how to walk. But along the road to recovery, she also picked up a passion for healing.
How Massage Helps Me Heal
12/03/07, CapessaAlicia discovered the healing power of touch while working as a hair stylist. Today she spends her time connecting with and helping people through the practice of massage.
How I Get that Healthy Glow
12/03/07, CapessaWhile making the shift to a healthy diet, Donna started shifting her awareness and found that you really are what you eat, from the inside all the way to the outside.
Yoga: the Upsides of Down Dog
12/03/07, CapessaEka stepped into her first yoga class hoping to gain a better understanding of her boss, but by stretching her body, she expanded her mind and earned a better understanding of the human race.
A Clean Start: How a Fast Changed My Attitude about Food
12/03/07, CapessaAfter months of eating and drinking junk, Molly decided to do something drastic to get back on a nutritious track. She opted for a 9-day fast, and even though she wasn't eating, she never felt more fulfilled.
My Modern Approach to Traditional Chinese Medicine
12/03/07, CapessaAs a child, Li was fascinated by what she saw every time her grandmother took her to the acupuncturist. As an adult, she turned that fascination into a career in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Pinpointing My Illness with Acupuncture
03/06/07, CapessaTake a deep breath. Sigh it out. Clear your mind. Relax. Listen to how meditation rejuvenated Ellen's mind, body and spirit.
Quiet Your Mind with Meditation
03/06/07, CapessaTake a deep breath. Sigh it out. Clear your mind. Relax. Listen to how meditation rejuvenated Ellen's mind, body and spirit.
Easing Tensions with a Trip to the Chiropractor
02/14/07, CapessaAs a psychologist, Melody was carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders - and stiffening up because of it. By mixing yoga and pilates with regular visits with a chiropractor, she's found a path to prevention that feels just right.
Healing Headaches with Chiropractic Care
02/14/07, CapessaSince she was a child, Erin suffered from migraine headaches that would keep her in bed and black out her vision. It wasn't until she took a high school job at a chiropractor's office that she cracked open a cure.
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Healing Touch
Therapeutic touch is often used in conventional medical settings to help comfort patients.
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