- Practitioners of various healing traditions are currently practising in Canada. Although their services are not available in all communities, many people with ...
- Ayurveda, meaning "the science of life,” originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. It is an extensively developed science and the oldest known medical ...
- Homeopathy involves specially prepared remedies to treat the whole person rather than a diagnosed condition. Homeopathic remedies are chosen by matching the ...
- Many cultures; common ideas
The Indigenous peoples of North America represent diverse cultures. Consequently, there is no single healing tradition that can be ... - Naturopathy blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. It uses natural substances and the body’s own healing powers to ...
- The goal of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is to balance the yin (vital function) and the yang (vital essence).
- Acupuncture is a component of TCM widely used by people with HIV. In addition to TCM practitioners, many other health professionals are trained in its use, ...
- Aromatherapy involves the use of essential oils extracted from plants to treat illness and improve overall well-being. These essential oils are usually inhaled ...
- Colours - in the foods we eat, the clothes we wear, the world around us - can affect our senses, state of mind, mood and emotions. Colour can stimulate and ...
- Essence therapies are founded on the idea that plants, gems and crystals have a vital energy that can have a healing effect. Most essence therapies focus on a ...