Allopathy:  the treatment of disease using medicines whose effects are different from those of the disease being treated and which have no relationship to the disease symptoms. Allopathy is based on the principle of contraria contrariis, or the Law of Opposites, as opposed to homeopathy, which is based on similia similibus curentur, or ‘let likes cure likes’. “The failure of allopathy was that it treated disease, or a part of an organ, or tried to do so, whereas the only means of cure was to treat the whole patient.”—Fergie Woods

Bach Flower Remedies: 38 flower essences developed by Dr. E. Bach (1886-1936) in the mid 20^th century. These essences treat primarily emotional and temperamental imbalances, yet physical problems may often be resolved as well.

Chi:  (qi) the energy that flows in meridians throughout the body. In Chinese system, martial arts and medicine, this concept is essential in understanding the functioning of the body.

Complementary medicine:  (alternative medicine) according to a definition adopted by the British Medical Association, “those forms of treatment which are not widely used by the orthodox health care professions and the skills of which are not taught as part of the undergraduate curriculum of orthodox medical and paramedical health care courses.” Another definition might be: Complementary medicine encompasses all healthy systems/modalities/practices which are not a part of the dominate health care system of the society or culture. “Complementary and alternative medicine is defined through a social process as those practices that do not form part of the dominant system for managing health and disease.”—Office of Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health.

Electro-therapy:  the therapeutic use of electricity applied to the surface of the body or ultrasonic field. Examples include galvanism, faradism, high frequency currents, interferential therapy, sinusoidal current, diathermy,  ultrasonics, endogenous endocrinotherapy, pulsed high frequency therapy, and microwave diathermy.

Herbal Medicine: the art and science of restoring health in an ill person by the use of plants and their extracts.

Hering’s Law:  the concept that during naturopathic and/or homeopathic treatment of a disease, symptoms disappear in an orderly manner. That is, symptoms improve from above downwards, from vital to less vital organs, from the most recent to earliest symptoms and the symptoms disappear in reverse order of their appearance. It was first described by Constantine Hering (1800-1880) in his preface to Hahnemann’s Chronic Diseases (1845).

Holism:  a belief system based on the doctrine that the individual (or situation) must be studied or viewed as a whole (physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually). Thus, treating the ill person must be based on this premise. Holistic medicine is based on the awareness of Oneness. To quote Dr. R. Ornstein, a pioneer of the holistic model: “We are psycho-physiological beings animated by spirit…We are a unity of spirit, mind and body, where rhythm, melody, and harmony permeates a multidimensional universe.”

Homeopath:  (usually indicated by DIHom or DHM) individual who has received specialized training in the field of homeopathy.

Homeopathy:  a holistic therapeutic medical science based upon the teachings of Hahnemann. The primary precept, the law of similiars, is used to treat ill persons (animals, also) using minute doses of specially prepared potentized substances from mineral, animal, and plant kingdoms. Other concepts central to homeopathy include Hering’s Law, symptom classification, hierarchy of symptoms, potencies, repertory use, case taking, materia medica, and various models which attempt to explain disease, constitutions, typology, etc. The three principles of homeopathy are:simplex, simile, minimum (single remedy, law of similiars, minimum dose).

Iridology:  a therapeutic science which uses maps of the iris to discern the health of the individual. Certain areas of the iris relate to certain areas of the body. Iridology is a vast subject and quite complex.

Kinesiology:  the application of kinesiology (the study of the muscles and their movements) to assess muscle function, posture, disease effects, etc, and analyze substances which may enhance or inhibit the functioning of the body.

Naturopathy: Naturopathy is a specialized and distinct healing art (utilizing non-invasive, natural principles) that is founded on the belief that diet, mental state, exercise, etc., are central to the origin and treatment of disease. As trained specialists in the field of Naturopathy, Ron and Pam empower individuals to achieve their optimum health through Naturopathic principles and cutting-edge technology (NanoSRT   Standard of Care Wellness System). Their training includes: galvanic skin response (GSR) testing; anatomy and physiology; orthomolecular medicine; dietary and nutritional evaluations; herbology; homeopathy; essential oils and aromatherapies; Bach Flowers; Reams testing; dried blood cell analysis; hair, face, and nail analysis; iridology; acupressure, muscle relaxation and structural normalization; craniosacral therapy and laser acutherapy (needle-less acupuncture). Well-being of body, mind (soul) and spirit is achieved as established in God’s Word. They see their role as a teacher/consultant to those who seek their counsel. They believe in the body’s innate, God-given, natural ability to heal itself when given an appropriate internal and external environment. It is their belief that each person has the God-given and Constitutional right to choose which healthcare method is best for him/her…medical, natural, or an integration of both. Each person is the steward of his/her body. It’s your health...live responsibly.

Naturopath:  (indicated by ND or DNM after the name) individual who has received specialized training in the field of naturopathy.