The Basics of Alternative Medicine


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Alternative medicine is a term used to refer to medical practices outside the realm of conventional medicine. Alternative solutions are sometimes new and untested in the scientific field of conventional medicine, which is stamped with the approval of the federal government. These alternatives, sometimes focus on or contain a religious, spiritual or metaphysical element. Here is a list of some of the more popular alternative medicines available.

Acupuncture – Is the art of inserting tiny needles underneath the skin that stimulate targeted areas of the body. Acupuncture is most often used in the relief of pain and to aid in healing the body.

Apitherapy – Also known as Bee Therapy, is the practice of using honey and venom from the honeybee for treatments. This is popular for use in health and beauty products and healing treatments where raw honey, bee pollen and royal jelly is used.

Biofeedback – This is a procedure that uses a machine that gives feedback on the body. The feedback helps health care providers chart the body's functions. These machines are used to chart internal functions with greater accuracy than a human alone is capable of, and the results are used to determine and gauge how well the treatments are working. Biofeedback has been used to help people with their emotional disorders, digestive disorders, stress, migraines and heart irregularities. The machine alerts people to the idea of how their own emotions and thoughts come into play with regards to illness and treatments.

Chiropractics – This is a form of back treatment that has been around for awhile, Chiropractics focus on the vertebrae not being properly aligned, there by contributing to a variety of pains, illnesses and diseases. Chiropractics also focuses on stress, overall health and lifestyle. In general, a chiropractor applies pressure in small amounts to various vertebrae, helping them realign. By keeping the vertebrae in alignment, it is believed that this will aid in the treat of common diseases like asthma, troubled backs and arthritis.

Feng Shui - Is a philosophy that is said to bring harmony into lives, that features not only the four basic elements of earth, fire, water and air, but a fifth; metal. By aligning these elements throughout clutter-free homes, workplaces, outdoors and other environments, peace and tranquility are said to follow.

Healing Crystals – Minerals that have crystallized are said to contain certain healing powers. For example, ancient grave sites house them as a means of protection in the afterlife. In the modern world, many believe these crystals house healing powers. For example, to treat stomach pain, some healers place charged quartz crystals on the lower abdomen area in order to restore energy there.

Herbal Remedies – Applying herbs to certain ailments helps with the healing of many conditions. Among popular treatments are a half-and-half solution of witch hazel and water to help clear up acne, lavender scented oils and candles to sooth stress and garlic on top of warts is thought to help in their removal.

There are many other alternative medical treatments available. But, before trying any of these treatments consult with your family doctor.

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