Articles in Home | Alternative Therapy-cam | Other Therapies Title|Newest|Oldest Is Steroid Therapy Right For You?  By : Steroid therapy is the use of steroid medications to treat certain types of disease and disorder, including myasthenia gravis. The major adverse side effects are bone loss, high blood pressure, and weight gain, among others, which impair an already weakened immune system. The author relates his own experience of steroid therapy, and how and why he decides to abandon steroid medications. How To Choose The Right Physical Therapy Table  By : The main objectives of physical therapy are to promote body strength, function and mobility and prevent future physical injury. This is achieved through the physical therapy itself as well as through teaching patients safe exercising and movement techniques to avoid potential injury and protect joints. There are many types of physical therapy that include orthopedic, geriatric, rehabilitation, pediatric, pulmonary, cardiac and neurological physical therapy. One of the gene... What Is Ortho-Bionomy?  By : Ben Crabtree, LMT, CNMT Have you been experiencing pain? Maybe you've got some low back pain, neck pain, or hip pain? How about chronic tension in muscles and joints? Would you like to be able to bend over to put on socks or shoes? Do you want to feel good again? If so, you might be ready to try a type of therapeutic bodywork called Ortho-Bionomy. Physical Therapy Equipment & Exercise Tips  By : Physical therapy equipment was once thought to be exclusively for the use of injured professional athletes, but now, many people are entering into the exercise world. As more and older people begin to lead more active lives, injuries are sure to increase, as will the need for physical therapy, but physical therapy is not just for those who have sports injuries, it is also a means of recovering from any major injury or illness. Those who have had surgery, nerve damage, or even... Physical Therapy Equipment For Home & Office  By : A patient who is undergoing rehabilitation is also likely to be conducting physical therapy at the same time. This requires the use of various pieces of physical therapy equipment both in the therapist's office and in the patient's home. Exercises will be recommended by the therapist which the patient can easily replicate in his own home. These strength building exercises prescribed by the physical therapist need to be adhered to and complied with on a regular basis. In order... Rehabilitation Equipment - The More You Know The Less It Hurts  By : Medical Supplies & Equipment Company There are many forms of rehabilitation equipment available to physical therapists, patients, and physicians. Depending upon the type of recover the patient will undergo, different types of rehab equipment will be required. Physical therapy, hydrotherapy, and electotherapy are all means through which recovery can take place. The patient's specific needs will dictate which type is best for him. For a patient recovering from a major surgery or illness, time is one of the bes... A Path To Faster Recovery With Rehab Equipment & Physical Therapy  By : Medical Supplies & Equipment Company Injuries happen to everyone. In some cases, patient will have to undergo extensive rehabilitation therapy to get back to their previous physical capabilities. Whether it is an athlete recovering from a sports injury or a geriatric patient is getting over a hip surgery, they will all need the right rehabilitation equipment to fully recover. Depending upon the recommendations of the physician, that rehab equipment can take many forms. An informed patient will be better able to ... Should You Rent Or Own Your Own Physical Therapy Equipment?  By : Physical therapists are specially trained in the area of physical therapy, which involves intense knowledge of what the body physically needs following an injury, illness or recovery from intense medical treatment. Physical therapy is designed to improve strength and mobility and prevent future injuries from occurring. Physical therapists use a wide variety of equipment to aid patients in recovery, and this equipment is often the largest financial investment that physical the... Use Of Physical Therapy Tables In Rehabilitative Therapy Programs  By : Physical therapy tables are necessary fixtures for every therapy program. Physical therapy tables are utilized to augment more than just physical therapy programs, but pediatric therapy programs, geriatric therapy programs, neurological therapy programs and others. The physical therapy tables in our inventory are designed to accommodate the needs of almost every patient, whether they’re in a wheelchair or require the use of walkers or other mobility aids. Each physical therap... Healing & Relaxation Benefits Of Water Therapy  By : Water therapy has been used for healing, relaxation, pain management, and other medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Water therapy, also referred to as hydrotherapy, has been used to treat diseases and improve wound healing, circulation, digestion, and the immune system. Water therapy also has a soothing effect and calms the lungs, heart, stomach, and endocrine system by stimulating nerve reflexes on the spinal cord. Water therapy equipment is still in wide use today an... Marbella Hot Tubs - Hydrotherapy  By : John Lewis Undoubtedly one of the prime reasons for having a hot tub is for hydro therapy, which refers to the use of water for the purposes of healing and therapy but they can also provide reflexology. Hydrotherapy - A Treatment For All Times  By : Hydrotherapy is the use of water for recuperative and healing purposes. Hydrotherapy treatment is largely considered to be the oldest form of medical treatment known to man. Hydrotherapy tubs and other items of hydrotherapy equipment are still used in modern times for a vast range of therapeutic measures. Hydrotherapy has been used since the dawn of civilization. Evidence of its use can be found in ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman societies. Archeological evidence sh... Use Of Parallel Bars In Rehabilitative & Physical Therapies  By : The use of parallel bars in rehabilitative and physical therapies is vitally important in the healthcare profession. Parallel bars are used to help people regain their strength, balance, range of motion, and independence. For people recovering from injuries, illnesses, and other debilitating conditions, parallel bars are important items of physical therapy, rehabilitation, and exercise equipment. Rehabilitation therapists use parallel bars for coordination exercises. Th... Benefits Of Paraffin Therapy  By : Rehabilitation specialists, massage therapists, and the spa industry have endorsed paraffin therapy for its therapeutic properties. Physicians have long known that paraffin therapy is a veritable way to speed healing and soothe muscle and joint pain. In fact, the healing qualities of paraffin wax therapy have been known for centuries. Along with the use of hydrotherapy, the use of paraffin wax therapy can be traced all the way back to the Roman Empire. In those ancient tim... Do You Know The Risks In Mesotherapy?  By : Nicolos Rayez Whenever you're dabbling in any form of cosmetic procedures, you tend to risk something. No matter what it is. It could be something as simple as a facial cream. It could be something as complex as liposuction. But you must always weigh the risks of any seemingly safe or unsafe procedure. Mesotherapy is no exception. Even though it's a less invasive liposuction alternative, you must always weigh to see what you're risking by going to any mesotherapy sessions. The risks, al... Significance Of Light Therapy In The Treatment Of Sad  By : Given that the major causative factor for SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder is lack of exposure to sunlight, it is only natural that light is a major element in the treatment of this condition. Treatment with light therapy gives patients suffering from SAD a chance to lose that all-pervasive sense of sadness and gloom and helps them regain their brighter and happier outlook. Understanding light therapy Light therapy or bright light therapy is an effective method of tre... The Benefits Of Ice-Up Portable Cold Therapy Massage  By : Jennifer Blackie Cold therapy is an age-old method for treating chronic pain and injuries. Cold therapy treats the affected area by slowing down the blood flow to that area, which in turn, helps to reduce inflammation, muscle spasms, and pain. If you have ever sprained an ankle or suffered a torn muscle, you know how much better a cold compress can make it feel. Massage therapy, on the other hand, treats injury and helps to relax muscles by working on the tissue itself. Massage can help to... Far Infrared Therapy Shown To Benefit Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients  By : A team of researchers reported in June 2007 in Nippon Rinsho have found what is sure to be a great health breakthrough for chronic fatigue syndrome saying that far infrared sauna therapy is showing to be a promising new treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients. This study, which involved thirteen patients from the Masuda Clinic in Japan, has offered important insight into CFS treatment. In this study, thermal therapy was performed using far infrared ray dry sauna... Free Resources For Therapists  By : More and more people are becoming aware of the benefits of alternative healing and medicine, as such the industry is huge and grows not only in the range of products and services, but also the number of clients and practitioners. For many, the idea of alternative treatments are still a little “happy clappy” (and to be honest, some of them are for me too!) I have doubts about the authenticity of not only the treatments available, but also some of the practitioners licensed ... Mechanical Or Human Physical Therapy: Which Is Better?  By : Physical therapy helps sufferers of a variety of ailments to maintain or improve functionality of the body. Physical therapists work to prevent, treat, and rehabilitate patients with physical problems and reduced mobility. There are a large number of physical therapy treatments out there, and the right one for you depends on your specific condition. Physical therapists treat patients for anything from headaches and back pain to spina bifida and chronic obstructive pulmonary d... Learn More About Electrotherapy  By : Electrotherapy, is a medical treatment that uses an electrical current to treat pain, muscle loss or weakness, and depression. Although the idea of being treated using electricity might sound a little strange (electroshock is not a word that has nice connotations for most people) the truth is that electricity has been used to treat these types of symptoms for a very long time. In actuality, electricity is one of the safest, most effective ways to treat pain and other types of... In Which Cases Are Heat Or Cold Therapy Useful?  By : Go take a warm bath. Put some ice on it. Soak it in cool water. How many times have you heard this sort of advice after an accident or injury or during a time you were experiencing pain? Hot therapy --applying heat-- and cold therapy --applying cold-- for an affected area are both age-old methods. But for what are they most useful, and how should they be used? Heat Therapy The function of hot therapy is to open the blood vessels. This increases blood flow throughout the... Bibliotherapy: Freeing Yourself From Depression, Anxiety, Stress And OCD  By : Karen Hastings, Hertfordshire If you feel that you could manage your depression, anxiety, OCD or stress if only you had the tools, then why not try a good self-help book. This is a cheaper option for those who cannot afford private therapy or give those waiting to see an NHS Cognitive Behavioural Therapists (CBT), the foundation to begin to manage their own mental-health. There is wealth of self-help books out there and it can be overwhelming deciding which ones will be most useful. I regularly prescri... Using Creative Arts Therapy In Addiction Recovery  By : Creative arts therapy is increasingly being used to help women recover permanently from their drug and alcohol addiction. Studies show a dramatically improved success rate when it is used in conjunction with any other existing treatment program. Creative arts therapy involves the use of one or more than one creative medium including music, dance, drama, art, poetry and writing in the process of addition recovery. These creative therapies provide the addict time to slow do... Introduction To Clay Therapy  By : In the Nature Cure system, the importance of clay or mud as an external therapeutic or a healing agent rivals that of water itself. In fact, the therapeutic benefits derived from the use of clay are very similar to those of hydrotherapy. Clay is generally used as a paste, to be applied directly as a salve, or in the form of a pack, or as poultice. Usually, clay paste is applied to the abdomen or other regions of the body which exhibit symptoms of the disorder. If necessary... Fluorescent Lights-how They Can Affect Your System  By : Zachary Thompson Light is very important for our mental and physical health. Without sufficient light many people suffer from depression and ailments that they cannot really pinpoint. Depression can give rise to many ailments and can even develop into more serious mental problems. Now there are several ways to combat this problem: Light box therapy: (Phototherupy) this type of general therapy is also known as bright light therapy. Phototherupy requires the patient to sit near a fluoresc... The Benefits Of Cupping Therapy For Fibromyalgia  By : Jane Thompson Just as it is important to know what medical treatments will be most beneficial to treating your fibromyalgia symptoms, it is equally important to know what alternative therapies can offer you relief. Why? Unlike medications, the vast majority of alternative therapies do not cause negative side effects. There are different alternative remedies that have effectively alleviated pain in some fibromyalgia sufferers. One such therapy that has become a popular treatment for fi... Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation | Pnf  By : Sharon Hopkins What is PNF Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation or PNF is a type of flexibility therapy. It is based on the principles of functional human anatomy and neurophysiology, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation uses proprioceptive input to improve muscle flexibility and strength. Proprioceptors are sensory nerve-ending in muscles, tendons, and joints. They provide a sense of the body’s position by responding to stimuli from within the body. Proprioceptive Neuromuscula... Neuromuscular Therapy  By : Sharon Hopkins What is Neuromuscular Therapy Neuromuscular therapy is a system of soft tissue massage techniques that were developed in the 1930’s by Dr. Stanley Lief in England. Neuromuscular therapy aims to balance the central nervous system with the musculoskeletal system correct any disorders brought about as a result of any imbalances between the two. Neuromuscular therapy enhances the function of joints and muscles, and speeds healing by facilitating the release endorphins. How... Helio Therapy And Your Mental Well Being  By : Jesse Taylor Since ancient times, natural light was known to have positive physiological effects on the human body. It dates back to a time when the famous Greek philosopher and the Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, used the sun's rays in his naturopathic treatments for diseases. Heliotherapy is the practice of using sunlight to fight ailments and restore health. In the early 20th century, heliotherapy was extensively used to treat diseases like tuberculosis, rickets in children and war... Integrative Manual Therapy  By : Sharon Hopkins What is it? One of the body's most amazing attributes is its ability to heal itself. Most health problems occur due to blockages and other dysfunctions that slow down or reduce the body’s healing properties. Integrative Manual Therapy is a unique set of techniques and methodologies that address pain, dysfunction, disease and disability by locating the causes of these dysfunctions or blockages and reopening the body's natural lines of communication. Once this inherent flow... How To Make Your Own Sauna!  By : Oswald H.Seifert Infrared Sauna Thermal System makes it possible for people in wheelchairs, or those who are otherwise unable to exert themselves or who won't follow through on an exercising and conditioning program to achieve a cardiovascular training effect. This also allows for more variety in any ongoing program. Make Your Own Sauna! Four, red heat bulbs from the hardware store are mounted on a piece of 1/2" plywood, 40" high and 15" wide. The unit is placed in a small bathroom or c... What Is A Proper Sauna Session?  By : Melvin H.Gill Infrared heat is light produced by the sun. This is the heat you feel penetrate your skin when you stand in the sun - and miss when you walk into the shade. Infrared energy is also given off as body heat. Before a Sauna Session. Avoid heavy meals two hours before a sauna session. Avoid alcohol or other intoxicating substances. Drink eight ounces of water before entering a sauna. Add sea salt and two tablespoons daily of kelp to oneís diet, especially if oneís water is m... The Sauna Experience  By : Melvin H.Gill Supervision and Safety. Saunas are safe for most people providing one follows a few simple rules. Remain inside no longer than 30 minutes at a time. Rest lying or sitting for 10 minutes afterwards. This allows time to eliminate dead cells and other debris. Drink mineralized water before and after the sauna. Make sure the bowels move regularly, as sauna therapy will increase elimination. Use the sauna with supervision if you have a chronic condition. If debilitated or very ... Active Release Technique  By : Kevin Pederson Active Release Technique is a patented, state-of-the-art soft tissue system that treats problems with overuse of muscles. The father of this particular therapy is P. Michael Leahy, D.C., CCSP, a chiropractor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Active release technique is based on the fact that changes in the soft tissues can be felt by hand. To put it in layman's terms, the evaluation and diagnosis is done using the simple manipulation of the hands by touching the patient and unde... Bowen Technique  By : Sharon Hopkins Bowen technique is a remarkable holistic body therapy that balances and integrates all the physical and energetic systems releasing the blockages that separate us from our natural state of perfect health and absolute freedom. Bowen Therapy was developed in Australia by Tom Bowen. It is a system of subtle and precise mobilizations called "Bowen moves" over muscles, tendons, nerves and fascia. A treatment consists of a series of specific sequences of moves called procedures,... Hydrotherapy - How To Make Water Work For You  By : Stephen White Hydrotherapy is using water to treat various types of medical conditions. This practice has been part of disease and health condition treatment for thousands of years. Many ancient cultures, including Japan, China, and Rome used hydrotherapy as standard practice. Bavarian monk, Father Sebastian Kneipp, made hydrotherapy popular in the nineteenth century. Current uses of this treatment include baths, saunas, wraps, and packs. 1. Hydrotherapy For Muscle Tone Hydrotherapy ... Out Of This World - Shamanism Healing  By : Eric Cho Many of the ancient cultures of the world adhered to one or the other form of Shamanism. This is a tribal healing tradition where a Shaman is said to transcend the boundaries of the conscious world and travel to a world unbeknown to the ordinary man. Here, the Shaman converses with spirits and come back with secrets that allows him to heal others, foretell the future, control the weather and even ward off attacks. The word ‘Saman’ is defined as a technique of ecstasy. A Sh... The Cure Really Is In The Cupboard  By : John William Johnson Science is now beginning to bear out the wisdom of our grandmothers. Learn how two common kitchen spices can assist you on the road to wellbeing. Using Therapy Lights or SAD Lights To Improve Your Health  By : Steve Gee Indoor sunshine. That is how some people see the benefits of therapy lights. Scientists believe that simulated sunlight has an effect on chemicals in your brain and your skin and can be used to help some conditions. There are many different types of therapy lights so I'm going to described a few of them and the disorders they can be used with: Nauli – Clean The Body Of Impurities  By : Sharon Hopkins Nauli is a purificatory process of eliminating the impurities that have gathered in the body. You can practice this process only if you have impurities collected in the body, otherwise there is no need to practice it everyday. This process should be performed in the standing position. Stoop forward slightly and turn the belly swiftly from left to right. Rotate the belly swiftly from left to right and vice versa. When the abdominal wall becomes concave, the front abdominal ... Dhauti – An Excellent Stomach Cleanser.  By : Sharon Hopkins Dhauti is a shuddhikriya which means the act of cleaning. It specifically cleans the stomach. Since it is one of the main organ in the human body and the health of the human being dependent on the condition of the stomach, hence it becomes very important for you to clean your stomach. Dhauti is the useful activity for this cleansing. Dhauti is of three types: • Vamana-dhauti: This is the easiest of all the three types. In this process you have to drink about six glasses...

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