Articles By: Cheryl Felder-Brannon

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine which is fast growing in its popularity. It is the practice of using essential oils from plants, its bark, flowers, stems, leaves and roots to enhance psychological and physical well-being. The beginning of aromatherapy is shrouded in the mists of time. The identity of the first person to utilize …

The Science of Life: Ayurveda

Ayurvedic medicine is a healing system that is considered by many to be the oldest healing science in existence. Its roots can be traced back to over 5000 years ago and is often referred to as the “Mother of Healing”.  The Sanskrit meaning of ayurveda is “The Science of Life”.  Much of ayurvedic knowledge is …

Energy Therapy: It’s All in the Touch

Energy Therapy is a healing modality that falls under the domain of complementary or alternative medicine as designated by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM).  The premise of energy healing is that a healer can transfer healing energy into a person by a hands-on or hands-off method.  This transfer of energy can …

Acupuncture: Ancient Medicine For The Modern World

acupuncture needles

Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dating back over 4,000 years. It is the most commonly used system of healing in the world. It is used to restore the balance of qi (chi), or energy in the body. Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through the skin at specific points …

Stomach Cramping? Perhaps Gluten is to Blame

Stomach

Do you suffer from headaches, bloating, constipation, and exhaustion? Or, maybe it’s constant body aches, joint pain, stomach upset and dizziness?  All of these are symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity Disorder. Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grains, and more and more people are finding that it has a negative affect on their health.  …