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disrupted by injection, allowing the body to heal. chiropractic method that pinpoints misalignments of bones,
muscles, ligaments, and disks. Because of the precision in
Neuralgia: Severe sharp pain along the course of a nerve. determining the problem area, the chiropractor is able to
use only light force to correct the issue.
Neurofeedback: A process that enables an individual to
bring about an enduring improved state of function or Numerology: A necessary component of astrology, though
being. Feedback is instantly and consistently given to often not combined. It is the stand-alone science of
the brain through audio and/or visual cues according to numbers—in one’s birth blueprint, year cycles, dates, and
EEG (brainwave) measurement. Over time, the learning names. By understanding how to read the map of your
endures without continued use of an instrument. The blueprint, you’ll have the self-empowerment to steer your
first use of neurofeedback enabled people to be free of life much more efficiently.
seizures without medication or surgery. Subsequent studies
with humans with conditions including ADHD, Tics, Nursing, holistic: More a philosophy than a series of
Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Problems, Headaches, and other practices, holistic nursing is embraced by registered or
brain dysregulations found that those conditions could also licensed nurses who seek to care for the body, mind,
be remediated by brainwave feedback. and spirit of the patient. Some holistic nurses work in
independent practices, offering primary and chronic care
Neuro-Linguistic Patterning (NLP): Neuro-linguistic that incorporates a variety of alternative methods, from
patterning is a useful model of beliefs and techniques that homeopathy to Therapeutic Touch.
offer a way to use the mind and body to achieve excellence
in learning, business, counseling, relationships, sports and Nutraceutical: Any non-toxic food extract supplement
other experiences of life. that has scientifically proven health benefits for disease
treatment or prevention. Products are manufactured under
Neurologic music therapy (NMT): Is the therapeutic good manufacturing practices (GMPs). Nutraceuticals are
application of music to cognitive, sensory, and motor not whole foods, yet are partially or completely derived
dysfunctions that come from human neurologic diseases. from them. There are four types of nutraceuticals: 1.
NMT treatment is based on stimulating music perception Vitamins, minerals, and other dietary supplements in the
and production parts in the human brain, and the effects form of pills or capsules; 2. Products based on extracts
thereof on non-musical and behavior functions. The from foods or beverages in normal use (such as garlic,
targeted neurological dysfunctions include stroke, traumatic broccoli, and red wine); 3. Food extracts claiming a
brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, medical benefit (such as oat bran lowering cholesterol, aloe
cerebral palsy, Alzheimer’s disease, autism, and other vera juice healing ulcers); and 4. Natural substances that
neurological disease affecting cognition, movement, and people might not usually eat but that may prevent or treat
communication (e.g., MS, muscular dystrophy, etc.). illness (such as colloidal silver, hypericin, ginsenosides).

Neuro-lymphatic reflex points: Reflex points associated Nutritional therapy: A system of healing based on the
with the musculoskeletal system. belief that food, as nature intended, provides the medicine
we need to obtain and maintain a state of health: our food
Neuro-motor reduction: The reduction of nerve impulses is our medicine and our medicine is our food. Although
that corresponds with muscles.
some health problems require specific medication, many
Neuromuscular therapy: This therapy emphasizes the conditions can be relieved effectively with nutritional
role of the brain, spine, and nerves in muscular pain. One therapy.
goal of the therapy is to relieve tender, congested spots in
muscle tissue and compressed nerves that may radiate pain
to other areas of the body. O
Neurovascular points: Reflex points that help connect
meridians and the nervous system.

Neurovascular: The nerves and vascular system that
includes arteries, veins, lymphatics, body nerves, and Ohashiatsu: A system of physical techniques, exercise and
arteries. meditation used to relieve tension and fatigue and induce a
state of harmony and peace. The practitioner first assesses
Non-force manipulation: An acupuncture, acupressure, a person’s state by feeling the hara, the area below the

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