Articles in the Alternative Therapies Category
Become a Natural Health Professional! – If you would like to learn Reflexology, Color Therapy, Crystal Therapy or Aromatherapy at your own pace in your own home, please visit the Alternative Healing Academy. We offer a wide range of comprehensive holistic health courses at affordable prices. We even offer payment plans!
Alternative Therapies, Health and Vitality »
Why does Reiki or any other form of healing work so well sometimes and then other times, doesn’t seem to do anything at all? Why is it someone can regain their sight from 15 minutes of Reiki and another person who has session after session doesn’t seem to be healing?
Your life path, your lessons and how ready you are to let go of your dis-ease plays a huge part in the process of healing. If you have learned everything you need to from your dis-ease and you are ready, willing and able to move on …
Alternative Therapies »
Are you interested in using natural remedies to your advantage? If you are suffering from pain associated with a headache, toothache, or arthritis, you may be.
Home remedies can also provide assistance with those looking to kill head lice, remove an unsightly wart, and so much more. In fact, that is one of the reasons why home remedies are so popular, because they can be used to treat, cure, or seek relief for a number of minor medical complications.
If this is the first time that you are looking to try a home remedy, you …
Herbs For Health, First Aid, Injuries, Bites »
* 1 oz dried comfrey leaves
* 1 oz dried calendula flowers
* 2 cups olive oil
* 1 oz pure beeswax
* 4 drops tea tree
* 4 drops lavender essential oils
* 1 400 vit E
Heat herbs in olive oil over low heat for about 5 hours. Do not let the oil boil or bubble. A Crock-Pot or the lowest temperature setting on a range should be suitable for heating this mixture. (If the lowest setting is too hot, turn off the heat once it has warmed the oil…it should keep warm for at least and hour….then repeat the …
Alternative Therapies, Sound Therapy »
The role of emotions is very important to overall health and wellness. In my healing journey with Vibrational Yoga Therapy and in using it with the clients I assist, I have experienced the true healing power of honoring and expressing emotions and their sounds in a safe and sacred healing space, where the intent is to heal and become whole.
According to the ancient healing tradition of Chinese medicine and Yogic traditions, emotions play a key role in understanding dis-ease. The Five-Element Cycle has each element linked to a Yin/Yang organ, emotion and sound as well …
Color, Crystals »
Since ancient times people have known that crystals have the power to heal, attract and protect. They were believed to be sacred gifts from Mother Earth and came to be valued throughout the ages as objects of great power and beauty. Nowadays they are easily available, enabling anyone to change their life for the better.
There are so many ways to use crystals in your life. You can use them for divination, protection and love, or simply wear them as a piece of jewelery. And if you have a problem, crystals can guide you towards the …
Alternative Therapies, Health and Vitality, Insomnia, Sleep Disorders »
During normal breathing, air passes through the throat on its way to the lungs. The air travels past the soft palate, uvula, tonsils, and tongue. When a person is awake, the muscles in the back of the throat tighten to hold these structures in place preventing them from collapsing into the airway. During sleep, these structures can fall into the airway causing snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is characterized by loud snroing and distrubed or interruped sleep patterns. Sleep apnea can have serious consequences including cardiac …
Aromatherapy, Detox, Immunity, Infection, Health and Vitality »
All citrus oils are well known for their stimulating properties, and for uplifting the mood. With cold and flu season still upon us, here’s a recipe to stimulate the immune system, especially for children.
Pour 30 mls of carrier oil such as sweet almond, emu, grapeseed, or evening primrose into a smaller container. Add to it 5 drops of Orange, 5 drops of Grapefruit, and 5 drops of Lavender. Massage into the skin, including the feet and legs. Also add 3 drops of the mixture to a diffuser. For adults, double the amount of …
Color, Crystals »
Discover how the healing power of crystals can be used to enhance the wellbeing and happiness of the animals in your care. Crystal healing is as effective and potent a healing art today as it was in the time of the ancient Egyptians. It is even more effective with animals than for humans, and any pet owner or animal caregiver can easily learn to master the basic techniques of choosing and cleansing crystals, dowsing and crystal massage, making crystal essences, and… More >>
Crystal Healing for Animals
Aromatherapy »
Ingredients:
* 10 teaspoons olive oil or grapeseed oil
* 6 drops Sandalwood essential/fragrance oil
* 4 drops cedarwood essential/fragrance oil
* 4 drops Bergamot essential/fragrance oil
Directions:
Blend ingredients well, warm up oil before doing any massage including your fingertips.
*NOTE: Do not go out in the sun for at least 6 hours after using this particular recipe. Bergamot oil can cause skin irritations if exposed to sun.
