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haiku
A three-line written observation of one's experience in a natural setting following a 5, 7 and 5 syllabic structure. These unrhymed poems are deeply engrained in Zen Buddhism and Japanese culture.
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hair extensions
Synthetic or real hair is woven, braided or clipped into existing hair to dramatize its length volume or color.
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Hatha Yoga
While certain branches of Yoga center on wisdom, meditation and service, Hatha Yoga is the branch devoted to the physical aspects of harmony and alignment. Many physical stems of Yoga are open for exploration, from breathing and simple asanas to poses that require tenacity of mind, body and spirit.
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henna
Traditional and esthetic form of natural pigmentation/dye derived from plants and widely used in eastern cultures as part of elaborate painting patterns for skin decorating.
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herbal wrap
In this relaxing treatment, strips of cloth soaked in a heated herbal solution are wrapped around the body. This is a detoxifying and rejuvenating therapy.
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holistic medicine
This integrated health care approach regards all connections to one's health including lifestyle, psychological, social, and economic influences. The patient is encouraged to be proactive in their health and wellness.
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homeopathy
This system for treating disease stimulates the body's healing response with a 'like cures like' principle. The administration of minute drug doses, in massive amounts, produces symptoms in healthy individuals similar to those of the disease itself.
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hormone replacement therapy
In this type of treatment for menopause, women who are experiencing difficulty with their symptoms are administered estrogen and progestin. It is also used in risk prevention for osteoporosis and heart disease.
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hot stone therapy
Soothing therapeutic body treatment in which heated dark stones are placed with light pressure on the back, palms and between the toes to relax and relieve.
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hot springs
A natural spring of hot mineral water, which provides therapeutic benefit to aching muscles and promotes circulation.
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hydrotherapy
Water is used therapeutically to assist with relaxation. Mineral baths, jet massage, showers and thalassotherapy are examples of hydrotherapeutic treatments.
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hypoallergenic
Products which claim a decreased tendency to provoke allergic reactions.
