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Psychotherapy for Wellness
Summary:Psychotherapy is an interactive process between a person and a qualified mental health professional. The patient will explore thoughts, feelings and behavior to help with problem solving. The father of ....
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Massage for Wellness
Summary:Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Interest in massage surged in the 1970s, particularly in athletes and as a complementary ....
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Acupressure for Wellness
Summary:During acupressure finger pressure is applied to specific acupoints on the body. Acupressure is used around world for relaxation, wellness promotion and the treatment of many health problems. Many traditional ....
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Therapeutic Touch for Wellness
Summary:Therapeutic touch (TT) was developed in the early 1970s. TT is an adaptation of several religious and secular healing traditions, and is commonly used in nursing practice for many different ....
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Zone Diet for Wellness
The Zone diet is an unproven dietary regime, which has been popularized by Dr. Barry Sears through sales of his 1995 book, The Zone. Despite claims made in the book, ....
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Zinc for Wellness
Summary:Zinc formulations have been used since Ancient Egyptian times to enhance wound healing. However, more scientific evidence is needed to make a firm conclusion. Zinc is needed for the functioning ....
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Yucca for Wellness
Summary:Yucca is the common name for the more than 40 species of perennials in the Yucca genus. The plants are well known for their tough, sword-like leaves and a large ....
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Yohimbe Bark Extract for Wellness
Summary:The terms yohimbine, yohimbine hydrochloride, and yohimbe bark extract are all related. However, they all have a slightly different meaning. Yohimbine is found in the bark of the Pausinystalia yohimbe ....
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Yogoda for Wellness
Yogoda is a type of meditation-based yoga (called Raja yoga) that is practiced to purportedly achieve self realization and enlightenment. Raja yoga involves psycho-physical meditation techniques to experience what proponents ....
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Yew for Wellness
Summary:There are several kinds of yew including the English or European yew, Pacific yew and Japanese yew. All species are considered poisonous. However, scientists debate the medicinal value of the ....
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Yerba Santa for Wellness
Summary:Chumash Indians and other California Indians have used Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum) and other related species (Eriodictyon crassifolium,
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Yellow Dock for Wellness
Summary:Yellow dock is often described as helping strengthen the blood, however, very few laboratory or human studies have been conducted to confirm this traditional use. There is currently insufficient available ....
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Yarrow for Wellness
Summary:Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has a long history as an herbal remedy applied to the skin for wounds, cuts and abrasions. Currently, there are no high-quality trials available investigating yarrow. Although ....
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Willow bark for Wellness
Summary:Willow bark from certain Salix spp. that contains salicin has been used to treat many different kinds of pain, including rheumatic pain, back pain, toothache, headache, and menstrual cramps. It ....
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Wild Yam for Wellness
Summary:It has been hypothesized that wild yam possesses properties similar to dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and is converted in the body into human sex hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. However, these ....
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Wild Indigo for Wellness
Summary:Wild indigo (Baptisia australis) has deep blue to violet flowers, similar to sweet pea flowers. When the plant's sap is exposed to air, it turns purple. Wild indigo is considered ....
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Wild Arrach for Wellness
Summary:Wild arrach (Chenopodium vulvaria), or stinking goosefoot, can be easily identified by its rotten-fish smell, due to its trimethylamine content. The plant is native to Europe and is found in ....
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Whole Body Treatments for Wellness
Body treatments are a group of therapies that are performed to supposedly improve the appearance of the skin or help an individual lose weight. In general, these treatments involve applying ....
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White Water Lily for Wellness
Summary:The use of white water lily (Nymphaea odorata) for medicinal purposes originates from Native American traditional medicine. The dried root and rhizome of the white water lily have been used ....
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White Oak for Wellness
Summary:Of the many species of oak found all over the world, the white oak (Quercus alba) is found primarily in North America. Although there are many species of the Quercus ....
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White Horehound for Wellness
Summary:Since ancient Egypt, white horehound (Marrubium vulgare L.) has been used as to help get rid of mucus from the lungs or throat. It has been used in Ayurvedic, Native ....
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Wheatgrass for Wellness
Summary:Wheatgrass is commonly found in temperate regions of Europe and the United States. It is often used in vegan diets or other "living food" diets. Wheatgrass is popular in the ....
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Weight Loss for Wellness
Appetite suppressants are agents that promote weight loss by decreasing appetite or increasing the sensation of fullness. About one-quarter of the U.S. population can be considered obese (BMI of >20). ....
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Watercress for Wellness
Summary:Watercress is native to the eastern Mediterranean and the nearby areas of Asia. It is produced for its small, strong tasting leaves, which are used as a salad green or ....
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Water Hemlock for Wellness
Summary:Water hemlock grows in temperate wet, marshy areas in mainly North America. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), "water hemlock is the most violently toxic plant that grows ....
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Wasabi for Wellness
Summary:The wasabi plant grows naturally along stream beds in mountain river valleys in Japan, but is cultivated in certain regions in Japan and North America. Traditionally, the root is shredded ....
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Vitamin O for Wellness
Summary:Oxygen is an important part of human life. Some call oxygen "Vitamin O," even though it is not a truly a vitamin. Supporters of Vitamin O claim that disease occurs ....
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Vitamin K for Wellness
Summary:Vitamin K is found in green leafy vegetables like spinach, broccoli, asparagus, watercress, cabbage, cauliflower, green peas, beans, olives, canola, soybeans, meat, cereals and dairy products. People who eat a ....
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Vitamin E for Wellness
Summary:Vitamin E exists in eight different forms ("isomers"): alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocopherol; and alpha, beta, gamma and delta tocotrienol. Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form in humans.Scientific Evidence:Uses ....
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Vitamin D for Wellness
Summary:Vitamin D is found in many foods, including fish, eggs, fortified milk and cod liver oil. The sun also helps the body produce vitamin D. As little as 10 minutes ....
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Vitamin C for Wellness
Summary:Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a vitamin that the body needs to form collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels. It also helps the body absorb iron. Vitamin C ....
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Vitamin B6 for Wellness
Summary:Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is required for the body to produce serotonin and norepinephrine. It is also important for myelin formation (a fatty sheath that covers nerves). Major sources of vitamin ....
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Vetiver for Wellness
Summary:An Indian native, vetiver is a perennial grass of the Poaceae family. Tamil literature mentions the usage of vetiver for medical purposes and vetiver oil is commonly used in high-end ....
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Verbena for Wellness
Summary:Verbena (Verbena officinalis) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has been used traditionally in northern Europe for rheumatic pain and wounds and in Ayurvedic medicine as a contraceptive. ....
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Vanilla for Wellness
Summary:Vanilla is a constituent derived from orchids in the genus Vanilla native to Mexico. Traditionally, it has been used as a food flavoring. Vanilla has few reported medicinal uses, and ....
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Valerian for Wellness
Summary:Valerian is an herb native to Europe and Asia. Today the herb grows in most parts of the world. The name is believed to come from the Latin word "valere" ....
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Uva Ursi for Wellness
Summary:Uva ursi (bearberry) is described as a small evergreen shrub with clusters of small white or pink bell-shaped flowers and dull orange berries. Grown throughout Asia, North America, and Europe, ....
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Urine Therapy for Wellness
Summary:Urine therapy refers to use of one's urine to maintain health, to prevent or cure sickness, to enhance beauty, or to promote meditation and spiritual enlightenment. Urine may be ingested, ....
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Tylophora for Wellness
Summary:Tylophora is a climbing perennial plant that grows in India. The leaves and root of the plant have been used to treat medical conditions. Traditionally, tylophora has been used as ....
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Turmeric for Wellness
Summary:Turmeric is a perennial plant native to India and Indonesia and is often used as a spice in cooking. The rhizome (root) of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) has long been ....
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Trigger Point Therapy for Wellness
Summary:Trigger point therapy is used by many healthcare practitioners, including medical doctors, osteopaths, chiropractors and massage therapists, to relieve pain and dysfunction while re-educating the muscles into pain-free habits. Trigger ....
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Tree Tobacco for Wellness
Summary:Tree tobacco is a common plant in California, and is found in Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Iowa, Hawaii, and other areas. It is ....
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Trager for Wellness
Trager therapy is a technique that integrates gentle massage and non-strenuous exercises intended to help the body's muscles relax. Through these methods, Trager therapists work to help their patients achieve ....
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