Yet another study found Hatha Yoga to be more effective than wrist splinting or no treatment in relieving some of the symptoms and signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. It is primarily used to treat Seasonal Affect Disorder, or seasonal depression. The research to support the efficacy of this treatment is growing. Less well documented is the effect it has on regular depression, bulimia, and premenstrual depression. Such application may include stroking, kneading, or stretching.
Massage therapy can include the use of heat, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy and reflexology.
Moxibution is the burning of herbs above specific acupuncture points on the body. One study found this treatment to be very effective in getting breech babies to flip in utero when used at 33 weeks of pregnancy. Naturopathy is a system of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of health conditions and diseases that uses natural medicines and therapies to stimulate an individual s self healing processes. A few naturopaths are licensed to perform minor surgery and natural childbirth. Amounts taken often far exceed the US Recommended Daily Requirement.