DICTIONARY OF HEALING MODALITIES
Dietary Supplement--A product intended to supply nutrients and other healthful substances that may be lacking in a diet. Term used to apply only to vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Herbs are now classified as dietary supplements, and the definition also includes amino acids, glandulars (processed animal glands), enzymes, fish oils, and various extracts, such as flower essences. While their labels may not make any claims to cure, prevent, treat, or mitigate a disease, they can claim to help a structure or function of the body. Unlike food additives and prescription and over the counter drugs, dietary supplements do not require FDA approval to be sold on the market.
Ear Candling--Also called Ear Coning. Involves placing the narrow end of a specially designed hollow candle at the entry of the ear canal, while the opposite end is lit. Primarily used for relieving wax build up and related hearing problems, ear candling is also used for ear infections and sinus infections. (Not recommended)
Energy Field Work--Practitioners look for weaknesses in the energy field in and around the client's body and seek to restore its proper circulation and balance. Energy channeled through the practitioner is directed to strengthen the body's natural defenses and help the client's physical, mental, emotional and/or spiritual state.
Energy Healing/Balancing--Healing technique, which involves working in the body's energy field to promote mental, emotional, physical, or spiritual healing.
Enzyme Therapy--A form of therapy that employs supplements of plant and animal enzymes to improve digestive function and other conditions. Enzyme therapy advocates supplementation to reduce the work that the body has to do, and because plant enzymes are destroyed in cooking. Since enzymes can't be synthetically manufactured, supplements are derived
from plants or from animal tissues.
Exorcism--The act of using special techniques, prayers, meditation and rituals to remove negative forces from a person or place.
Faith Healing--The system or practice of treating disease by religious faith and prayer.
Feng Shui--Is the art of healthful arrangement of rooms, furniture and buildings to effect spiritual, psychological and physical wellbeing. Feng shui consultants may advise clients to make adjustments in their surroundings, from color selection to furniture placement, to promote a healthy flow of chi, or vital energy.
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