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Homeopathic medicine is effective in treating virtually any
health issue regardless of whether the symptom is physical mental or emotional. Your diagnosis is much less important
than your unique symptoms, although all Medical Diagnosis are essential for a complete intake.
Homeopathy is based on the Law of Similars which simply means that the symptoms of the patient must be sufficiently similar
to the symptoms that the Homeopathic remedy is known to cure. For example, ten people with severe headaches can describe ten
different sets of symptoms, each requiring a different Homeopathic remedies. By matching a remedy to your individual symptoms,
your vital system is being treated and is curing itself.
A well-chosen homeopathic remedy can produce dramatic improvement in acute conditions (e.g., viral
infections,colds, flus, accidents, injuries, post-surgical complications) by significantly reducing the intensity of symptoms
and decreasing the recovery time.
Many common children's complaints, such as constipation, bedwetting,colic, diaper rashes, ear infections, nosebleeds,wakefulness
at night and teething, also respond remarkably well to Homeopathy.
Homeopathic treatment can be particularly useful in
deep-seated, chronic conditions that have developed
over a long period of time, frequently accompanied by a general deterioration of health.
Many women find that homeopathy brings great
relief during pregnancy and with menstrual irregularities, PMS, and menopause symptoms.
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Massage therapy is a comprehensive intervention
involving a range of techniques to manipulate the soft
tissues and joints of the body. The purpose of massage
therapy is to prevent, develop, maintain, rehabilitate
or augment physical function or relieve pain1 (Massage
Therapy Act, 1991). It is a clinically-oriented health
option that achieves undeniable results in the relief
of an array of discomforts stemming from stress,muscular overuse and many chronic pain syndromes.
According to a 1998 US study conducted by Eisenberg,
Davis and Ettner2 and based on the results of a
follow-up national survey3, complementary and
alternative health care (CAHC) as an alternative or
adjunct to traditional Western medicine is increasing.
In Canada, it is estimated that between 17-23% of the
population4,5 has used massage therapy. In Ontario,35% of the population has used massage therapy in the past two years.6
Several research studies have
illustrated that massage therapy is become accepted as
a useful addition to conventional medical treatments 7,
and by a mixture of populations.8,9,10,11
The therapeutic process is a partnership between
client and therapist, working together towards common
and realistic goals.
Content is based on a Literature Review conducted by
Amanda Baskwill, RMT and Trish Dryden, M.Ed., RMT from
Centennial College, Centre for Applied Research in
Health, Technology and Education. All material is
copyrighted to the Ontario Massage Therapist
Association and Centennial College, Centre for Applied
Research in Health and may not be reproduced in whole
or in part without the express written consent of the
OMTA and Centennial College..
Bonnie Trentadue* Markham, ON * 905 201 7683 * btrentadue@yahoo.com
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