Alternative Medicine Gaining Respect

Alternative medicine can be defined as a practice of healing that does not fall within the realm of consistent Western medicine. Examples include but are certainly not limited to homeopathy, biofeedback, acupuncture, herbal supplements and so on.

While alternative health medicine has endured much disdain from those practicing traditional Western medicine, these days more attention is being paid and more respect is being given to complementary alternative medicine, commonly abbreviated as CAM. In today's modern society many nurses and doctors are studying both traditional medicine and alternative medicine so the two may be integrated.

If you are new to alternative complementary medicine, it is first important to understand that the very word complementary means you would use the alternative treatment in addition to any doctor prescribed medicines or treatments, under his or her supervision. It is important to inform your doctor that you are taking any herbal supplements of any kind if you are already on prescription or over the counter medication. Some herb medicine interactions can be quite dangerous, for example taking SSRI antidepressants with St. John's Wort may cause a life threatening condition known as serotonin syndrome.

It is helpful to understand the various disciplines of medicine alternative treatments before diving in with both feet. Homeopathy, for example, is based on the principle that an extremely diluted amount of what ails the patient can cure. There is no scientific explanation of how homeopathy can work but many people claim that it does and many homeopathic remedies are sold around the world. Acupuncture involves the insertion of hair-thin needles into vital areas on the body's meridian or energy systems to stimulate the desired effect. Many people say acupuncture works for everything from weight loss to smoking cessation.

Another type of alternative medicine that is very popular today is massage. Many people get massages without realizing the therapeutic benefits they may be receiving. Massages may incorporate aromatherapy, yet another type of alternative healing. Deep tissue massage may work to help release trigger points, or knotted muscle mass, under the skin. And the presence of fragrance can work to invigorate, relax, cheer up – it all depends on what scent you use for the mood you want to invoke. The types of alternative healing described in this article are only a fraction of the various methods that are available.

 

 

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Getting Older Doesn't Mean Turning to BPH Drugs Without Trying New . - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Getting Older Doesn't Mean Turning to BPH Drugs Without Trying New .
Seattle Post Intelligencer
. usually oppose potentially harmful treatment options that include medications for rest of their lives; however, this prostate condition can now be effectively controlled with the new Thermobalancing Therapy naturally, highlights Fine Treatment.

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Chemical Found in Celery, Parsley Effectively Treats Breast Cancer
Apigenin Slowed The Progression of a Human Cancer Accelerated by Hormone Replacement Therapy Apigenin is a natural substance found in the grocery store produce aisles. It shows promise as being a non-toxic treatment for an aggressive form of human breast cancer, following a new study at the University of Missouri. They found apigenin shrank a type of breast cancer tumor that is stimulated by ...


Learn to Avoid Complications from Aggressive Prostate Treatments and Relieve . - Seattle Post Intelligencer

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Learn to Avoid Complications from Aggressive Prostate Treatments and Relieve .
Seattle Post Intelligencer
This device is worn as a soft belt placing a natural thermo-element in close proximity to the prostate treating the organ all hours while it is applied. It is easy to benefit from the new Thermobalancing Therapy at home by wearing Dr. Allen's Device .
Fine Treatment's Guideline on Prostate Enlargement Treatment with New .San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

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Woman takes natural route for pain - WPSD Local 6

Woman takes natural route for pain
WPSD Local 6
She took a more natural route -- despite the doctor's orders. "I asked my doctor about getting off narcotics and he told me I'd always be on them." Now she does hot and cold therapy, exercises, holistic treatments, drinks lemon water and eats apples.

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New Natural BPH Therapy Helps Men Stay Away from Horrendous Side Effects Caused by Enlarged Prostate Medications .
Fine Treatment recommends new Thermobalancing Therapy as an advanced natural solution for BPH that helps men to stay away from side effects while treating the enlarged prostate. This therapy helps to avoid negative reactions to BPH drugs, which cannot be controlled in the future.London, UK (PRWEB) May 10, 2012 BPH drugs may produce side effects that cannot be controlled, even after their use is ...


Early Coronary Artery Healing Advantage of OrbusNeich's Combo Dual Therapy . - MarketWatch (press release)

Early Coronary Artery Healing Advantage of OrbusNeich's Combo Dual Therapy .
MarketWatch (press release)
PARIS, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- OrbusNeich today announced that two subgroup analyses from the REMEDEE trial assessing vascular healing of the company's Combo Dual Therapy Stent versus the TAXUS paclitaxel-eluting stent demonstrate an .

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Tampa Chiropractor Announces Use of New Kennedy Decompression Table for . - MarketWatch (press release)

Tampa Chiropractor Announces Use of New Kennedy Decompression Table for .
MarketWatch (press release)
According to Dr. Caez, spinal decompression therapy works by gently creating space between the vertebrae in the spine. This added space allows the compressed disc to return to its natural alignment, relieving pressure on the nerves and alleviating pain .

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