Acupressure and acupuncture are used to relieve more than just aches and pains. They are said to cure anything from upset stomach to cancer to stress. It is very interesting how the points were found. According to Eastern tradition, during meditation the connections can be sensed. There are also other explanations for how they were found.
Herbal treatment is another form of holistic healing.
Many people use this form of healing as a complement to their western medicines. Typically the root is the only part of a plant used. Nevertheless, the entire plant, including the seeds, leaves, flower head and stalk, is medically competent. In fact, many practitioners of alternative medicine prefer to use the whole plant. This is because they believe enzymes in other parts of the plant can counter hazards and side effects gotten from using only one isolated part.