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three months. This procedure reveals toxic metal levels Helminthic therapy: An experimental type of
and nutrient mineral levels. In some countries hair analysis immunotherapy, is the treatment of autoimmune diseases
reports are referred to as mineralograms. and immune disorders by means of deliberate infestation
with a helminth or with the ova of a helminth. Helminthic
Halo effect (health halo): The “halo effect” is a term therapy consists of the inoculation of the patient with
originally used to describe a cognitive bias in which one’s specific parasitic intestinal nematodes (helminths). A
judgments of a person’s character can be influenced by number of such organisms are currently being investigated
one’s overall impression of him or her. Its use has been for their use as treatment including: Trichuris suis ova,
extended into the health halo, wherein the perceived commonly known as pig whipworm eggs; Necator
positive effects of one product or practice will protect you americanus, commonly known as hookworms; Trichuris
from other negative behaviours. trichiura ova, commonly referred to as human whipworm
eggs; Hymenolepis diminuta, commonly known as rat
Halotherapy: The term “Halotherapy” comes from the tapeworm; Ascaris lumbricoides commonly known
Greek halos, meaning salt. Halotherapy is the use of as human giant roundworm; Strongyloides stercoralis
salt vapor to treat respiratory ailments, skin irritations, commonly known as human roundworm; Enterobius
and combat mental lethargy. For centuries, monks used
naturally-occurring salt caverns to treat respiratory vermicularis commonly known as threadworm or
seatworm; and Hymenolepis nana also known as dwarf
ailments.
tapeworm. Current research targets Crohn’s disease,
Hauschka massage: Is a rhythmical form of massage ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple
that restores harmony in the individual by overcoming sclerosis, and asthma. Helminthic infection has emerged
imbalances caused by stress and illness. as one possible explanation for the low incidence of
autoimmune diseases and allergies in less developed
Healer: A healer is a practitioner of alternative health countries, together with the significant and sustained
practices who works with, rather than against, the natural increase in autoimmune diseases in industrialized countries.
recuperative self-healing properties of the human body.
Healers are said to heal because all healing comes from Hemagogue: An agent that promotes the flow of blood.
within the body.
Hematogenous oxidation therapy: Is the process of taking
Healing touch: Registered nurses and others practice this a small amount of patients’ blood, irradiating it with light,
therapy to accelerate wound healing, relieve pain, promote and returning it to the body. This repeated procedure can
relaxation, prevent illness, and ease the dying process. The strengthen immunity.
practitioner uses light touch or works with his or her hands Hemodynamics: The cardiovascular study of blood flow
near the client’s body in an effort to restore balance to the
client’s energy system. or circulation (literally “blood movement). Measurement of
blood pressure is considered a hemodynamic measurement.
Heat therapy: Also called thermotherapy, is the use of Hemostatic: Controls the flow or stops the flow of blood.
heat in therapy, such as for pain relief and health. It can
take the form of a hot cloth, hot water bottle, ultrasound, Hepatic: Having to do with the liver.
heating pad, hydrocollator packs, whirlpool baths, cordless
FIR heat therapy wraps, and others. It can be beneficial Hepatoprotective (antihepatotoxic): The ability to
to those with arthritis and stiff muscles and injuries to the prevent damage to the liver.
deep tissue of the skin. Heat may be an effective self-
care treatment for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. Herb: The word herb (sometimes referred to as
Heat therapy is most commonly used for rehabilitation botanical) has several different meanings depending on
purposes. The therapeutic effects of heat include increasing the perspective: 1. In commercial terms - herb generally
the extensibility of collagen tissues; decreasing joint refers to plants used for culinary purposes. Additionally
stiffness; reducing pain; relieving muscle spasms; reducing the terminology differentiates Temperate Zone plants
inflammation, edema, and aids in the post-acute phase of from tropical and sub-tropical plants (i.e., spices). 2. In
healing; and increasing blood flow. The increased blood horticultural terms - herb refers to “herbaceous,” which
flow to the affected area provides proteins, nutrients, and describes the appearance of the plant (i.e., a non-woody,
oxygen for better healing. vascular plant). 3. In taxonomic terms - herb generally
refers to the aboveground parts or the aerial parts (i.e., the
Heliotherapy: See Light therapy. flower, leaf, and stem). 4. In terms of herbal medicine -

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