Holistic Therapy
Holistic therapy is a term that includes many areas of health improvement which affect the individual as a whole (mind, body and spirit)*. Commonly referred today as alternative or complimentary therapy, many find holistic therapy to be a safe addition to traditional medical treatments. This may be a new thought but decades ago the use of holistic therapy was hardly considered. Why? People essentially practiced holistic therapy on a daily basis. Clean water, fresh food without chemical additives, plenty of fresh air and exercise, were just a way of life. However time passed and our world under went a dramatic change. The air we breathe is more polluted. The water we drink needed chemicals to keep it safe. Our food supply has become chemically altered. Automobiles, desk jobs, television, and computers (yes I know you're reading this on your computer) led to decreased exercise. Now we have awareness that our lifestyle isn't healthy and we want a healthy lifestyle. The use of holistic therapy is now considered an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. In my 30's I was diagnosed with a chronic illness. The traditional treatment consisted of intense drug therapy. I studied the side effects of the drug therapy and knew that I did not wish to live my life with the terrible side effects. In a way I was forced to reevaluate my lifestyle and change bad habits. I am very happy I did. Using holistic therapy, reducing stress, and living a healthier lifestyle has been the best thing I ever did. I want to share with you the fun and exciting holistic therapies I have used. I began with some very basic everyday changes. The first change I made was to drinking pure water. The chemicals added to common tap water affected my health in a negative way. I began simply by installing filters on the kitchen faucet and the shower. Changing to using pure water was of great benefit to my body. Pure water should be considered as a foundation for holistic therapy. Next I began looking at what I ate. The choices we have in this country for what we eat are amazing and a little scary. Fast food, sodas, candy, chips, over processed, chemically altered, and so on and this is the mainstay of the American diet. Look around and see the unhealthy results of this choice. Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. So I said "No thank you." I choose to fill my body with natural, healthy foods. I buy organic when I can. I have a garden in the summer. I focus on buying locally grown food. I view what I eat as a holistic therapy, benefiting my body, mind, and spirit. Holistic therapy also involves movement. There are many forms of movement that people have found beneficial. My personal favorite is dance. You may find other types of movement to enjoy. The main point is to get up and move. This form of holistic therapy will definitely benefit your body, mind, and spirit. There are other types of holistic therapy involving the body specifically. Included are Herbal therapy, massage, biological dentistry, homeopathy, reflexology, aqua-chi detoxify foot bath, acupuncture, and chiropractics. There are types of holistic therapy to address the mind and spirit. They include aromatherapy, flower essence therapy, music, color therapy, healing codes, color therapy, Resonance Repatterning®, and journaling.
These are but a few types of holistic therapy that you may find to benefit your healthy lifestyle. I would also like to note that many sites promoting holistic therapy are very good. There is however an underlying tone of negativity to many sites. This negative information about people or the products promoted by others is something I will strive to avoid. I believe that holistic therapy is a personal choice and whatever product or therapy you chose will be beneficial.  Living a healthy lifestyle is an adventure I want to share with you. I must admit that not all parts of my lifestyle are as natural and healthy as I desire. I am a work in progress. The natural healthy choices I have made so far have had a huge impact in a positive way on my life. I have gone from lying in bed, in pain, and feeling grouchy, to being alive, mostly pain free, and I have a much sunnier disposition. I also am able to run my business which involves educating others in how to use holistic therapy on a daily basis. Join me on an educational journey of holistic therapy. Click here to take our Online Survey * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 
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