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for the terminally-ill and their family

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**The therapies shown here are offered as an informational tool only. They are not meant to be used instead of appropriate medical treatment. Although there can be quite positive results when used along with the treatment your physician has prescribed, many alternative therapies present possible risks and side effects. Therefore, they should not be used without the advice and instructions of a certified therapist in the particular field. Your medical doctor should also be made aware of any complementary modalities you plan on using as there may be contraindications due to medications or other therapy he or she has prescribed..

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	Homeopathic Medicine Although some homeopathic remedies are made with animal products, which Vaisnavas will want to steer clear of, many are made from plants, minerals, and....
	Ayurvedic Medicine Ayurveda, considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science originating in India more than 5,ooo years ago, is a healing modality that is....
	Reflexology Massage Because there are over 7,000 nerves in each foot, reflexology proponents claim that neural pathways that connect to the brain can be stimulated in this area to trigger....
	Massage Therapy Massage is a widely accepted complimentary therapy that has roots in most of the ancient cultures. Ayurveda, the traditional form of medicine in India...
	Therapeutic Touch This healing modality is a modern culmination of several ancient healing practices. It began in the early 1970's...
	Music Therapy "Music therapy is the prescribed use of music by a qualified person to effect positive changes in the psychological, physical, cognitive, or social functioning...
	Color Therapy It has been believed for hundreds of years that color affects our mood, health and ways of thinking. This therapy is believed to be rooted in Ayurveda...
	Aromatherapy For thousands of years essential oils have been revered for their fragrance and therapeutic effects on the body, mind and spirit. Essential oils are the essence....
	Visualization We recommend you read about Guided Imagery and Visualization in The Final Journey Complete Hospice Care for Departing Vaisnavas (Torchlight Publishing) We also recommend the following Visualization exercise to be done with your patient for relaxation...
	Herbals Herbs have been used by all cultures throughout history for their medicinal effects. Written documentation of herbal use dates back over 5,000 years to ancient India...
	Art Therapy Art therapy combines your patient’s creative energy with artistic expression. Therapists feel that drawing, painting and sculpting leads to the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of your patient.
	Martial Arts for Health `In the Vedic scriptures it is said that we should try to do everything in sattva-guna or the mode of goodness. Unfortunately, when someone wants to try some “keep fit” training or martial art, they tend to go for something "dynamic" as this is what is most readily available on the market...`

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