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rehabilitation, and other therapeutic benefit. Typically an individual subluxation pattern, and program their
a qualified aquatic therapist gives constant attendance instrument with the specific correction vectors to deliver
to a person receiving treatment in a heated therapy the adjustment without any manipulation at all.
pool. Aquatic therapy techniques include Ai Chi, Aqua
Running, Bad Ragaz Ring Method, Burdenko Method, Auriculotherapy: Ancient Egyptian writings state that
Halliwick, Watsu, and other aquatic bodywork forms. pain can be relieved by stimulating certain points on the
Therapeutic applications include neurological disorders, ear. In the 1800’s, several publications indicated that there
spine pain, musculoskeletal pain, postoperative orthopedic were several techniques of cauterization and manipulation
rehabilitation, pediatric disabilities, and pressure ulcers. of the ears to aid certain disorders. Many benefits can be
achieved by massaging and palpating specific points on
Aromatherapy: The use of essential oils extracted from the ear. Auriculotherapy was first developed by the French
plants and herbs to treat conditions ranging from infections neurologist Paul Nogier, who published his results in 1957
and skin disorders to immune deficiencies and stress. with his Treatise of Auriculotherapy.
Essential oils are widely used throughout Europe and a
system of medical Aromatherapy is currently practiced in Aurotherapy: Gold salts are ionic chemical compounds
France. of gold. The term, which is a misnomer, has evolved into
a synonym for the gold compounds used in medicine.
Art therapy: Is a mental health profession in which clients, The application of gold compounds to medicine is called
facilitated by the art therapist, use art media, the creative “chrysotherapy” and “aurotherapy.” Contemporary
process, and the resulting artwork to explore their feelings, research in this area appeared in 1935, primarily to reduce
reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, inflammation and to slow disease progression in patients
manage behavior and addictions, develop social skills, with rheumatoid arthritis. The use of gold compounds
improve reality orientation, reduce anxiety, and increase decreased since the 1980s because of numerous side effects
self-esteem. A goal in art therapy is to improve or restore a and monitoring requirements, limited efficacy, and very
client’s functioning and his or her sense of personal well- slow onset of action.
being.
Autogenic training: It is a century-old European method
Asepsis: Sterile, a condition free of germs, infection, and for achieving relaxation based upon passive concentration
any form of life. and body awareness of specific sensations. Its effectiveness
has been shown in relieving many stress-related disorders
Assessment: a strategy of care (often involving an including anxiety, tension, insomnia, and examination
observation, physical, and questioning component) stress. Persons with chronic medical conditions ranging
developed by a health care practitioner that takes into from migraine, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes,
account the varying needs and goals of a patient and how high blood pressure, to thyroid disease and many other
those needs will be met. conditions have also been shown to benefit from the
practice of autogenic training.
Astringent: Agent that constricts and binds by coagulation
of proteins of a cell surface. Autoserum therapy: Is the treatment of a disease though
injection of the patients own blood serum.
Astrology: The study of the interaction between the
planets, stars and the astrological signs. The relationships Autosuggestion: Is a psychological technique that was
between them and their interactions are mathematically developed by apothecary Émile Coué at the beginning of
based, and Astrology studies these mathematical cycles. the 20th century. It is a form of self-induced suggestion
Each Sign represents a different aspect of the whole human; wherein the thoughts, feelings, or behavior of an individual
Aries starts the cycle, representing the Self, and Pisces are guided by oneself. This technique is often used in self-
completes it, representing the mass unconscious of all hypnosis.
mankind. In between, each other Sign carries the energy of
a different phase of human evolution within the universe. Auto-urine therapy: This practice comes from Yoga and
is the use of one’s own urine as food, medicine, restorative,
Atlas orthogonal: Is a chiropractic program to transforming agent and immune system booster. It is
evaluate and correct subluxation based on scientific and sometimes called ‘Your Own Doctor’.
biomechanical procedures. By incorporating the latest
advancements in scientific technology, chiropractors Ayurveda: Literally meaning the “science of life.” A
can calculate, in precise detail, the vectors specific to 5,000-year-old system of medicine originating in India

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