8 articles
Bioenergetic kinesiology system created by Jimmy Scott, PhD (1978), that identifies and corrects energy disturbances using a unique 'permission' system where the body directs the entire session through muscle testing.
Auriculotherapy — stimulation of reflex points on the ear — is one of the most widely used techniques in smoking cessation. Developed by Dr. Paul Nogier in Lyon in the 1950s, it is based on the somatotopic body representation on the ear.
Tobacco addiction is a complex dependency involving neurobiological (dopaminergic reward circuit), psychological (stress management, rituals) and behavioral (ingrained habits) mechanisms. This article explores the three dimensions of tobacco dependency to understand why quitting is so difficult and how integrative approaches can act at each level.
Acupuncture is one of the most studied and best-documented complementary approaches in pain management. Recognized by the WHO for over 30 painful conditions, it works by stimulating specific points along meridians to release endorphins, modulate nerve transmission and reduce inflammation. This article explores validated mechanisms of action, protocols by pain type, clinical trial results and precautions.
Acupuncture is widely used as a smoking cessation aid, with specific protocols targeting withdrawal symptoms, stress and compulsions. This article explores mechanisms, protocols and scientific evidence.
Perinatal acupuncture is one of the best-documented applications of traditional Chinese medicine in Western settings. Practiced by a professional trained in perinatal care, it relieves first-trimester nausea, lower back and pelvic pain, prepares the cervix late in pregnancy, and can help with breech baby version. Systematic reviews and clinical trials confirm its value as a complement to obstetric care, with a reassuring safety profile when contraindicated points are avoided.
Birth preparation goes beyond standard breathing classes. Complementary medicines offer a varied toolkit for approaching delivery day with confidence: sophrology for mental pain management, acupuncture for cervical ripening, perinatal hypnosis for transforming contraction perception, prenatal yoga for pelvic mobility. Each method provides concrete tools, validated by research or clinical tradition, for a more serene and physiological birth experience.
Chronic pain affects nearly 20% of the adult population and represents a major public health challenge. When it persists beyond three months, pain stops being a simple symptom and becomes a condition in its own right, involving deep nervous system changes. Integrative approaches — combining conventional treatments with complementary therapies such as acupuncture, osteopathy, hypnosis and herbal medicine — offer promising results by addressing the multiple dimensions of pain.