In July the Boston Globe reported ‘ a group of influential senators ‘ were seeking to have alternative therapies included in health care reform. The two main sponsors of the senate amendment are, Senator Tom Harkin (D) Iowa, a long time proponent of alternative medicine and Senator Barbara Mikulski (D) Maryland. This measure would prohibit [...]

Ayurveda is the traditional medicine of India, which originated there over 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda emphasizes re-establishing balance in the body through diet, lifestyle, exercise, body cleansing and a balance with nature. The body, mind, and spirit are all part of this process. Ayurveda is a ‘whole’ medical system meaning it is based on theories [...]

Having flexibility in our bodies is a key component of relaxation.  The ability to move our joints through their full range of motion is not an easy task. ” The Mattes Method centers on physiological principles of specific muscle lengthening, increased circulation and oxygen to tissues, lengthening of the superficial and deep fascia. This method [...]

By Darren Peck When you think of massage what usually comes to mind? A day out at the spa? You may be surprised to learn that the field of massage therapy is becoming recognized as so much more than just a rare luxury. In fact reputable medical sources are seeing the benefits to massage as [...]

It is well known the power that the human touch can have.  From the story of twin girls who only thrived outside of the womb when placed together in an incubator (touching) to the grandmother in a nursing home who recovered from the flu better than her doctors could hope when her daughter treated her [...]