Across
- 1. "to grab" or "to bind”
- 4. treatments that are used along with standard treatments
- 6. focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity
- 8. a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices originating in ancient India
- 11. nutrient which lowers the effectiveness of the blood thinner warfarin
- 13. an alternative to a medical doctor, licensed to practice medicine in all 50 States
- 14. based on the belief that the body can heal itself
- 19. pain-relieving herb, useful in treating migraine headaches
- 20. a condition which causes the body to store too much iron
- 23. a vital energy, the flow of which must be balanced for health
- 24. a trance-like state in which you have heightened focus and concentration
- 25. a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation
Down
- 2. operates from a principle of “like cures like”
- 3. used instead of standard treatments
- 5. high supplemental doses of this nutrient are linked with an increased risk of lung cancer in smokers
- 7. three components of the body known as Vatta, Pitta, and Kapha
- 9. mainstream medicine
- 10. a system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent
- 12. precedes an 8-digit Health Canada authorization number for natural health products
- 15. 2001 study that showed certain multivitamin combinations were effective in slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration (Abbr.)
- 16. supplement considered a prevention against colds and flu
- 17. a diet which consists of largely vegetables, whole grains, fruits, and cereals
- 18. used to treat seasonal affective disorder (2 words.)
- 21. the element assigned to the lungs, in Traditional Chinese Medicine
- 22. meditation in motion (2 words.)