Holistic Healing Practices

verb to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance as part of a religious ceremony or ritual

• The priest will anoint the baby with holy oil during the baptism ceremony.
• My grandma likes to anoint her plants with a special fertilizer to help them grow.
• I heard that new rapper got anointed as the next big thing in hip hop.
• The committee decided to anoint her as the new leader of the organization.

noun a means of healing or restoring to health; remedy

verb to relieve or rid of a disease or ailment

• Scientists are working tirelessly to find a cure for cancer.
• I heard there might be a new cure for the common cold.
• Have you tried that new cure for hangovers? It's supposed to work wonders.
• Laughter is often seen as the best cure for a bad mood.

noun a procedure in which liquid or gas is injected into the rectum, typically to expel its contents or to introduce drugs or nutrients

• The doctor prescribed an enema to help clear out the patient's bowels.
• I heard that enemas can be quite uncomfortable, but they are effective.
• Some people swear by doing an enema to detox their body.
• The deep cleaning of the company's financial records was like an enema for the organization.

noun the study or practice of using clay vessels for therapeutic purposes

• Carafology is the study of ancient pottery and ceramics.
• I never knew carafology was a thing until I took that art history class.
• Some people think carafology is just a fancy term for collecting old pots.
• In a way, carafology is like piecing together the puzzle of ancient civilizations through their pottery.

noun a traditional Japanese hand-held weapon that consists of two sticks connected by a chain or rope

adjective related to or characteristic of the Japanese martial art of aikido

• The acu pressure points are crucial in traditional Chinese medicine.
• I heard acu can help with headaches.
• My mom swears by acu for her back pain.
• His words hit me like an acu needle, piercing through my defenses.

noun a person who practices acupuncture, a form of alternative medicine that involves inserting thin needles into the body at specific points to relieve pain or treat various conditions

• The acupuncturist carefully inserted the needles at specific points on the patient's body.
• I heard the acupuncturist can help with your back pain.
• My friend swears by her acupuncturist for stress relief.
• The acupuncturist's words were like needles, piercing through the patient's doubts and fears.