Treatments Category

What Is Aromatherapy? 9 Ways It Benefits Health

Alternative treatments, such as aromatherapy, are now offered in therapeutic practices, including massage centers, yoga studios and spas, even hospice settings and chiropractic offices. So what is aromatherapy, exactly? Aromatherapy essential oils are made using dozens ...

Swimmer’s Ear Causes & Natural Remedies

Although children most often develop swimmer’s ear from swimming outdoors in oceans or lakes, adults can also develop this painful problem. In fact, swabbing the inside of the ears with Q-tips after a shower (a ...

How Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Works + Benefits

If you've reached out to a therapist for help dealing with difficult emotions, there's a chance that dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may be recommended. What is DBT used to treat? DBT therapy was originally introduced in ...

What Is Autophobia? How to Treat the Fear of Being Alone

What is a fear of being alone called? When a fear of being alone is intense enough, it can be called "autophobia," which describes someone who is irrationally afraid of solitude, isolation, and being ignored ...

Sun Lamp Uses and Benefits (Plus How to Buy One)

Light therapy has been shown to improve sleep quality and lift your mood, including by potentially fighting depression. One type of light therapy is the use of "sun lamps." A sun lamp is typically a ...

Lymphatic Drainage Massage Benefits + How to Do It

The lymphatic system is sometimes described as the the body’s inner “drainage system.” It's made up of a network of blood vessels and lymph nodes that carry clear fluid, called lymph, from tissues around the ...

Sensory Deprivation Tank Science: How ‘Floating’ Works & Proven Benefits

Sensory deprivation tank float centers are popping up all over the United States and Europe, especially in urban areas where the demand for holistic healing surges. According to annual official Float Tank Industry reports, the U.S. was home ...

Singing Bowl and Sound Bath Benefits for Stress Relief & More

Adding to the ever-expanding list of ways to unwind and practice self-care is the use of a singing bowl or sound bath to boost relaxation. Some say that this practice actually dates back thousands of ...

Ozone Therapy: Should It Be Approved for Medicinal Use?

When you hear ozone therapy, you may wonder how a gas in the Earth's atmosphere can possibly serve as a therapeutic agent. There's plenty of skepticism surrounding this type of alternative medicine, but research suggests ...

What Is Psychodynamic Therapy? Types, Techniques & Benefits

According to Good Therapy website, psychodynamic therapy was developed as a "simpler, less-lengthy alternative to psychoanalysis." Never heard of this approach before and wondering, "What is psychodynamic therapy?" In simple terms, it's a way of interpreting ...