The name of the disease is not what concerns the person who treats the patient holistically, for they are looking at the die-ease in the patient, not the gout. Gout is a manifestation of the dis-ease in the patient, treating the presenting symptoms with drugs for the inflammation and pain may well relieve the symptoms […]
Asthma affects millions of people worldwide. A disease of the respiratory system, asthma causes airways to constrict so that breathing is hindered. Sufferers of asthma know how terrifying the disease can be and how dependent they are on medicines such as respiratory inhalers to protect their health and often their lives.
But there is a movement […]
One of the most frequent uses for alternative cancer treatment is in the management of chronic ailment. Alternative cancer treatment systems work together with conventional treatments for illnesses like cancer. Most of the chronic conditions are considered incurable and treatment is aimed at slowing the progress of the disease and alleviating symptoms.
Most official bodies of […]
What are the various types of alternative medicines?
The first classification of alternative medical system is based on complete systems of both practice and theory. These systems may have either evolved separately or earlier than their conventional medical counterparts.
Examples of these alternative medical practices that developed in Western cultures include naturopathic and homeopathic medicine. Medical systems […]
Have you ever suffered from a horrible headache when you thought the best remedy might be for someone to bash you over the head, or to pull your hair out? Then you might have some experience with alternative medicine!
In all seriousness, alternative medicine is not about hurting yourself, but involves investigating other potential methods to […]
Acupuncture is one of several popular alternative therapies tracing its roots to traditional medicine in China more than 5,000 years ago. Although the treatment is regarded as one of the most common and oldest worldwide, acupuncture only started to become recognized in the US after New York Times journalist James Reston wrote a feature on […]
The terms alternative medicine and complementary medicine are often wrongly used as synonyms. Actually, the term alternative medicine refers to medicine systems like Ayurveda or Acupuncture that are used in place of conventional medicine, while complementary medicine refers to those therapies like massage that are used in conjunction with conventional medicine.
However, both end up performing […]
Alternative medicine is a type of therapeutic practice that is not considered to be a part of traditional or conventional medical treatment. People use alternative medicine instead of using traditional medical treatment. This is often because they feel it is a natural way to get better.
There are many types of alternative medicine. Some are covered […]
Alternative medicine provides services not available through conventional medicine, incorporating spiritual, metaphysical, and religious traditions, along with emerging methods of treatment and healing. Alternative medicines include naturopathy, Ayurveda, homeopathy, acupuncture and acupressure, chiropractic, hydrotherapy, hypnotherapy, and many other therapies and medicines that are designed to restore and maintain good health.
The principle of holistic alternative […]
The number of women looking for menopause remedies and natural herbal alternative medicine has greatly increased in the last few years. Because of the health risks associated with hormone replacement therapy, you will probably find your local vitamin store offering menopause treatments, as well as natural remedies and cures for all kinds of ailments. […]
