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•As the founder of a natural cosmetics line, Nabila Khashoggi appreciates caring for oneself and for ones environment.

These practices influence Nabila Khashoggi's personal and business decisions: when she can, she lives a green lifestyle and follows the advantages of alternative medicine.

Alternative medicine covers a wide range of treatment options and philosophies.

Even for those who may not believe in the spiritual aspects, such practices offer many benefits recognized by both alternative practitioners and the medical establishment.

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•The following are three popular forms of alternative medicine.

1. Aromatherapy:Aromatherapy relies on the scents of botanical essential oils to encourage relaxation or stimulation.

Whether heated in candles or incense, or applied in bathwater or massage oils, certain scents can be helpful in relieving nausea, pain, and stress.

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•2. Acupuncture:Acupuncture is a practice that relives stress and promotes body and mind well-being.

The therapy promotes flow of Chi/Qi, which circulates as a form of energy in the body.

Many pathways become obstructed over time and stress, and acupuncture helps clear the pathways and meridians.

Known to re-store and rejuvenate the body, acupuncture needles are inserted by a certified acupuncturist on specific parts of the body.

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•3. Physical Exercise:Physical practices such as tai chi or yoga combine precise body movement with controlled breathing.

As exercises, these have excellent benefits for the body, including improved flexibility and strength-building. They can be helpful to reduce stress, fatigue, and sleeping problems.