Glossary of Terms

Acupuncture- The term "acupuncture" describes a family of procedures involving the stimulation of anatomical points on the body using a variety of techniques. The acupuncture technique that has been most often studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.

Alternative Medicine- Used in place of conventional medicine. An example of an alternative therapy is using a special diet to treat cancer instead of undergoing surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy that has been recommended by a conventional doctor.

Complementary Medicine-used together with conventional medicine. An example of a complementary therapy is using aromatherapy to help lessen a patient's discomfort following surgery.

Dietary Supplement-also known as food supplement or nutritional supplement, is a product intended to provide nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acids or amino acids, that are missing or are not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person's diet. Some countries define dietary supplements as foods, while in others they are defined as drugs.

Ozone- Triatomic Oxygen that is somewhat unstable and is a strong oxidizing agent. What this translates to is its a strong disinfectant that must be made on site do to it's inability to be stored. Ozone works similarly to Chlorine in its ability to disinfect.