Alternative Health

Alternative health care or alternative therapies refer to that branch of healing methodologies that have not been given the status of recognized medical treatments. While alternative therapies are not included in the mainstream health care system, they have been around far longer than any medical science technique. It is also important to remember that alternative therapies are extremely effective in providing relief from various ailments like aches and pains, allergies, colds and breathing problems. However, they should not be considered a replacement for medical treatment from a qualified physician in case of serious disorders and conditions.

Essential oils are aromatic oils extracted from plants, fruits, bark, seeds, flowers and grasses. More than 150 essential oils can be extracted in this way and they all have some therapeutic benefits. Different essential oils have different applications. It is important to remember that essential oils differ from fragrances. Fragrances use artificial chemicals and thus have no therapeutic benefits whatsoever. Essential oils on the other hand are pure oils and stimulate the mind and trigger a physical and emotional reaction.

Holistic and Integrated medicine is a form of healing that heals an individual as a whole. This form of medicine accounts for all the aspects of a sick person’s existence. It does not just consider the symptoms of a person’s illness, but healing is brought about after ascertaining and understanding the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual side of the individual.

Yoga
Yoga is a system of physical manipulations of the body along with mental exercises that benefit the body, mind and soul. It is the oldest system of personal development in the world. Yoga believes that in order for man to function productively and lead a healthy life, the three forces of mind, body and soul must be integrated and work as one.

The primary benefit of Yoga is the slowing down of the aging process. Yoga thus helps keep the body, mind and soul young and healthy. It is a mental and physical therapy that has physiological, psychological and spiritual benefits.

Yoga is a popular exercise for people with breathing problems like Asthma. People who practice Pranayama regularly can control shortness of breath or lack of it more effectively and without the intervention of drugs than those who do not practice Yoga. Essential oils are also know to help eliminate many