Fruit
Fruit should always be eaten first thing in the morning or before other meals, because it digests faster than other foods. If you eat fruits with or after processed foods,…
Retreats
Alternatives for Healing has a Retreats section for those who are looking for more than just a vacation. Themes include: inspirational, spiritual, holistic, health & wellness, relationships, sacred and mystical…
Lapis
The stone Lapis activates and energizes the brow and throat chakras. Lapis is used to expand awareness, intuition and intellectual capacity. Lapis stimulates emotional and mental clarity. It has also…
Celery and celery seeds
Celery and celery seeds are excellent blood cleansers and contain anti-cancer compounds that help detoxify cancer cells from the body. Celery seeds also contain anti-inflammatory substances. To find books on…
psychic experiences
Everyone has had some psychic experiences in their lives. To enhance your psychic senses, practice using your intuition as much as possible. Practicing and training yourself to tap into your…
SpectraVision
SpectraVision can identify stress responses to toxins such as pesticides and chemicals, or issues surrounding defenses for viruses, bacteria, fungus or parasites. It is a dynamic system providing energetic insight…
Therapeutic grade Essential Oils
Therapeutic grade or higher grade Essential Oils contain medicinal properties and can be used on acupressure points on the body, or used with carrier oils. Lesser quality oils do not…
Essential oils for muscular aches and pains
Essential oils that help with muscular aches and pains include peppermint, rosemary, bay, clove, eucalyptus, sweet marjoram and ginger. All of these oils have pain-relieving properties and affect the nerve…
Thoughts have energy
Thoughts have energy. The trick is to focus your thoughts on what your desired outcome is, rather than on what you are trying to avoid. If you keep thinking about…
Nutrition
In natural medicine, the study of nutrition focuses on the effect of diet upon the patient's health. A bad diet can increase the risk of serious health problems while modifications…
garbage disposal
I just learned to hard way not to put coffee grounds or egg shells in the garbage disposal. They easily clog drains. Just sharing. Hope it helps someone else from…
Akashic Records
Akashic Records are the individual records of a soul and assist the person in understanding the lessons and challenges in their lifetime. The Akashic records resemble a library of all…
Deep Breathing
Deep breathing from the diaphragm (not the chest) is a powerful way to calm anxiety. It also feeds the cells and helps the body to be healthy. Most people access…
Herbal medicine
Modern herbalists use plants from many different regions of the world. Herbal medicine can include the use of European and North American plants, roots, bark and mushrooms. Traditional Chinese Medicine…
Pyrite
The mineral Pyrite is associated with solar energy. It creates a protective energy field in one’s aura and helps keep the body and mind healthy. Pyrite works on physical, etheric…
degree, certification, or continuing education credits
Get a degree, certification, or continuing education credits in a holistic therapy. Or just take a class for fun. Local campuses or distance learning options. Check out our classes section…
Grapefruit
Grapefruit has pectin fiber that binds to cholesterol to cleanse the blood and binds to heavy metals to detoxify the body. It also has antiviral compounds that cleanse harmful viruses…
Guided Imagery
Guided Imagery uses the power of the mind to heal. Guided Imagery involves using mental imagery to help with relaxation, reduction of pain, behavior modification, and releasing old belief patterns…
Onions
Onions contain sulfur compounds that help your liver detoxify, particularly the fat soluble toxins. They are also high in antioxidants, vitamins, folic acid and dietary fiber. Onions are the richest…
Tui Na
Tui Na is a Chinese massage therapy that involves stretching, stroking, pushing and grasping massage techniques. These are accompanied by acupressure and joint manipulation. Tui Na is used to help…
Thought Field Therapy
Thought Field Therapy “TFT” is very similar to EFT. However, TFT uses a very specific tapping sequence depending on the type of problem the client is focusing on; versus with…
Emotional Freedom Technique
Emotional Freedom Technique is based on the same energy meridians used in acupuncture. The practitioner taps the pressure points with their fingers while the client focuses on the problem they…
Reconnective Healing
Reconnective Healing therapy uses new energy frequencies to heal the body, mind and spirit. At our core is a design of perfection. Reconnective Healing reactivates that design, allowing the frequencies…
anti-aging oils
Essential oils that give some of the best results for anti-aging are carrot seed, frankincense, geranium, lavender, rose, and neroli. These oils all help skin cells to rejuvenate.
Animal acupuncture and acupressure
Animals respond very well to acupuncture and acupressure treatments for conditions like joint problems and paralysis. These therapies also help with treating animals for gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory disorders and a…
Amethyst stone
Amethyst stone also brings calm and peacefulness. It can assist with meditation and dream work. Amethyst activates and opens the crown chakra. It helps balance the emotional and physical bodies.…
Amethyst
Amethyst stone can be used to assist with healing of additions, headaches, insomnia, fatigue, circulatory system, endocrine system, digestive system, and immune system issues. It has a healing vibration that…
Healing Touch
Healing Touch is an energy therapy. Healing Touch practitioners utilize light or near-body touch to clear, balance, restore and energize the human energy system in an effort to promote healing…
aromatherapy for panic attacks
For panic attacks or anxiety attacks, good aromatherapy oils to use are Lavender, True Melissa, Rose Otto, Petitgrain or Ylang Ylang. These oils all have properties that calm adrenalin flow…
Meditation benefits
Meditation has countless benefits including improving health, increased brain function, and gaining spiritual wisdom. Physiological benefits include reducing high blood pressure and cholesterol, strengthening the heart, increasing blood flow, strengthening…