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Guided imagery Overview
 
  Summary:Throughout history, many cultures have used imagery for therapeutic purposes, including the Navajo, ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese. Religions such as Hinduism and Judaism have also practiced imagery. In modern times, the term "guided imagery" may be used to refer to a number of techniques, including metaphor, story telling, fantasy, game playing, dream interpretation, drawing, visualization, active imagination, or direct suggestion using imagery. Therapeutic guided imagery may be used to help patients relax and focus on images associated with personal issues they are confronting.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.   Read more

 

rVita Treatment Chart for Guided imagery

Condition
 Scientific Rating
From Natural Standards		 User Reviews
10=Highest		 rVita Composite Score
Herpes Viruses Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Migraine Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Headache Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Insomnia Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Pain Good Evidence Write a review Recommend
Depression Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Anxiety Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Arthritis Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Surgical Recovery and Rehab Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Smoking Cessation Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Sleep Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Rheumatic Diseases Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Respiratory Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Osteoarthritis Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Musculoskeletal Problems Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Joint, Tendon, and Muscle Pain Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Eating Disorders-Malnutrition Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Common Cold Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Cognitive and Learning Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Chronic Illness and Quality of Life Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Anxiety Disorders Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Achondroplasia Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Surgery and HIV-AIDS Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Autoimmunity Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
AIDS Dementia Complex Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Influenza Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Stress Unclear or Conflicting Evidence Write a review -
Heart Disorders (heart Disease) Fair Negative Evidence Write a review -
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Fair Negative Evidence Write a review -
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
Marital Distress Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
Breastfeeding-Lactation Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence Write a review -
 
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Guided imagery News and Blogs

Guided Imagery Helps in Healing
www.upi.com - January 12, 2008
Guided imagery - an imagination technique that can be taught - can help people heal, a U.S. health newsletter reports. The Mayo Clinic Health Letter says guided imagery is more than just listening to relaxing sounds.
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Guided Imagery for Treating Stomach Pain in Children
www.thecamreport.com - August 12, 2008
Guided imagery with progressive muscle relaxation is a simple, noninvasive therapy with potential benefit for treating children with recurrent abdominal pain.
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