The Nature of Healing
There is a growing awareness and global interest in alternative solutions to age old problems. Health is no exception…every day people are re-discovering methods and cures that have existed for centuries. In this series, Dr. Serene focuses on six different forms of healing, from her position as a general practitioner as well as a 'natural healer'. A new perspective on topics such as Touch, Meditation, Acupuncture, Movement, Homeopathy and Biomagnetism will be presented when Dr. Serene explores familiar traditional treatments with new, complimentary options.
Episode 1 - Movement
There are two natural therapies to change bad posture habits: The Alexander technique, which helps change bad posture and increase the performance potential of athletes, singers, musicians and dancers; and the Feldenkrais method, which helps people change bad movement habits.
Episode 2 – Meditation
Meditation is an ancient practice used to enhance perception, alter metabolic processes inducing restfulness. Business people, patients and school students alike can benefit from the various therapies shown if meditation is part of a daily routine.
Episode 3 - Acupuncture
The emphasis of acupuncture is on prevention rather than cure. First documented in ancient Chinese text, acupuncture can be combined with other therapies to alleviate pain, and can even be used instead of anaesthesia. Cupping and acupressure use acupuncture techniques without the insertion of needles.
Episode 4 – Touch
Massage and touch therapies have been used by many people to alleviate stress. Steam baths combined with massage are a common therapy used in Japan and Hawaii. Aromatherapy, meditation, acupressure and reflexology are often combined as a holistic treatment to stress sufferers.
Episode 5 – Homoeopathy
Homoeopathy is a therapy with a holistic approach. It is a complimentary medicine which is gradually gaining acceptance within traditional medicine. Homoepathy focuses on and treats the cause of problems rather than symptoms.
Episode 6 – Biomagnetism
Magnetic field therapy has been widely researched for many years, particularly in Japan. Biomagnetic therapy combined with drug therapy has been used to successfully treat depression and dementia. Non-healing fractures and spinal injuries have proven to benefit from magnetic therapy.
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