There are many alternative healing modalities that have withstood the storm occasioned by advances in mainstream medicine. Most of them enjoy the trust that has been built over hundreds or even thousands of years. These treatments have no scientific backing and are mainly based on beliefs. There are minor differences that exist even for the same modality as one moves from one geographical region to another. We will look at some of the commonly alternative treatments.
Acupuncture is one of the commonly used therapies in alternative medicine. Acupuncturists base their belief in a form of energy known as Qi. This energy is always flowing in the body. Well-being is dependent on the balance of this flow and whenever the flow is interrupted, we say that one is sick. In the treatment, fine needles are inserted into the body at points located in the paths used by the energy. The insertion helps to restore the balance of the energy and to restore well-being.
Chiropractic medicine is also fairly common. It is indicated for many conditions that are associated with bone and muscle pain. Low back pain is a very common condition and is regarded as a significant cause of absenteeism from work. The pain is caused by misaligned bony and soft tissue components of the spine. Realigning these components almost always helps to restore normalcy. There are many other conditions that are believed to benefit from the treatment including fibromyalgia, asthma and hypertension.
Yoga is one of the most well-known practices in this category. Yoga is most popular on the Indian subcontinent because of the numerous benefits with which it is associated. One of the benefits is treatment of mental conditions such as anxiety and depression. It is also effective in providing relief for some physical conditions. It has been closely linked to some Eastern religions such as Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Ayurvedic medicine is the other therapy that also originated in India. The treatment has close similarity to yoga. The objective of this treatment is to establish a connection between the spirit, the mind and the body. When all these components are balanced, a life force in the body is stimulated. The amount of life force that is stimulated is proportional to the intensity of therapy.
Homeopathy is another common therapy. In homeopathy, there is a belief that the causes and cures of diseases are the same. This is known as the law of the similar and implies that if one knows what the causes of a given disease are than the cures can also be determined with ease. The treatment has its origins in Europe.
There are many other options that may be considered including aromatherapy, naturopathy, hydrotherapy and massage among others. The good news is that most of them are not associated with serious side effects. Examples of side effects that may be encountered include swelling, infections and pain.
When seeking alternative healing modalities, it is important to do so in a properly licenced facility. Today, the therapies are legally recognised and are regulated by many governments. Always ensure that your therapist is licenced to offer the treatment. It should be emphasized that most of the treatments still lack scientific backing and due caution should be taken.
Acupuncture is one of the commonly used therapies in alternative medicine. Acupuncturists base their belief in a form of energy known as Qi. This energy is always flowing in the body. Well-being is dependent on the balance of this flow and whenever the flow is interrupted, we say that one is sick. In the treatment, fine needles are inserted into the body at points located in the paths used by the energy. The insertion helps to restore the balance of the energy and to restore well-being.
Chiropractic medicine is also fairly common. It is indicated for many conditions that are associated with bone and muscle pain. Low back pain is a very common condition and is regarded as a significant cause of absenteeism from work. The pain is caused by misaligned bony and soft tissue components of the spine. Realigning these components almost always helps to restore normalcy. There are many other conditions that are believed to benefit from the treatment including fibromyalgia, asthma and hypertension.
Yoga is one of the most well-known practices in this category. Yoga is most popular on the Indian subcontinent because of the numerous benefits with which it is associated. One of the benefits is treatment of mental conditions such as anxiety and depression. It is also effective in providing relief for some physical conditions. It has been closely linked to some Eastern religions such as Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Ayurvedic medicine is the other therapy that also originated in India. The treatment has close similarity to yoga. The objective of this treatment is to establish a connection between the spirit, the mind and the body. When all these components are balanced, a life force in the body is stimulated. The amount of life force that is stimulated is proportional to the intensity of therapy.
Homeopathy is another common therapy. In homeopathy, there is a belief that the causes and cures of diseases are the same. This is known as the law of the similar and implies that if one knows what the causes of a given disease are than the cures can also be determined with ease. The treatment has its origins in Europe.
There are many other options that may be considered including aromatherapy, naturopathy, hydrotherapy and massage among others. The good news is that most of them are not associated with serious side effects. Examples of side effects that may be encountered include swelling, infections and pain.
When seeking alternative healing modalities, it is important to do so in a properly licenced facility. Today, the therapies are legally recognised and are regulated by many governments. Always ensure that your therapist is licenced to offer the treatment. It should be emphasized that most of the treatments still lack scientific backing and due caution should be taken.
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