Essential oils are inhaled or used in compresses, massages and baths to relieve common ailments, including anxiety. Diluted liquid preparations made from flowers are sipped, placed under the tongue or applied topically. Flower remedies are believed to work subtly by triggering mechanisms that stimulate the body's own healing processes. In this mind-body technique, electronic equipment is used to teach patients how to control their own vital functions, for example breathing, heart rate, blood pressure or muscle contraction or relaxation. Through feedback, patients develop self-regulation skills that continue even after the device is no longer used.
Chelation is used to improve circulation and reduce the symptoms of cardiovascular disease.
Practitioners use verbal instructions and hands-on bodywork to teach patients how to improve breathing and posture. This approach involves individual sessions as well as group classes that guide patients through slow nonaerobic movements. It's useful for chronic injuries, back problems, stress, and pain. Medicinal herbs and plant-based remedies from flowers, fruit, leaves, roots, stems and seeds are used to enhance health and treat a variety of ailments. This therapy uses the cleansing and analgesic effects of hot water, the stimulating effects of cold water, and the sedative effect of the neutral bath to heal the body.