| What is alternative medicine? This is a | | | | forms of acupuncture which are taught |
| term used to describe the different | | | | worldwide. This is one of the most |
| forms of medicine other than | | | | famous forms of alternative medicine. |
| conventional methods. Alternative | | | | Homeopathy: is a form of medicine that |
| medicine includes a wide variety of | | | | tries to stimulate the body's immune |
| medical practices including non-European | | | | system in order to promote healing. The |
| (non-Western) medical practices and will | | | | practice of Homeopathy endeavors to |
| include some new approaches to medicine. | | | | bring the entire body back into |
| There is also a term called | | | | homeostasis, or balance. |
| complementary medicine. This is a | | | | Naturopathic medicine: Is a practice |
| combination of conventional medicine | | | | that is designed to stimulate the body's |
| coupled with alternative medicine. | | | | own healing system. This system utilizes |
| With increasing research and new | | | | multiple forms of alternative medicine. |
| findings in medicine there is a | | | | It can also be referred to as Natural |
| universal rise in the Western nations of | | | | therapy, and can include dietary |
| alternative medicine. In the Eastern | | | | supplements, exercise and different |
| part of the world, namely the Orient, | | | | foods. |
| some forms of alternative medicine has | | | | Osteopathy: Was originally a form of |
| been practiced for many centuries. Part | | | | alternative medicine based on |
| of this trend in the West may be due to | | | | manipulation of the joints. It is still |
| the growth of medical education among | | | | used for chronic back pain. It is often |
| people and the increased amount of | | | | used with other forms of medicine. |
| travel to different regions. More | | | | When treating illness and serious |
| literature is now available on this | | | | diseases it is important to consult your |
| subject and medical societies | | | | physician before taking any decisions. |
| specializing in different forms of | | | | Many doctors will endorse some sort of |
| alternative medicine are available. | | | | alternative medicine coupled with |
| Some of the most common forms of | | | | conventional medicine, especially if |
| alternate medicine are: | | | | conventional medicine is not proving |
| AcupunctureHomeopathyNaturopathic | | | | very effective for a chronic condition. |
| medicineOsteopathy | | | | Despite the lack of credibilty given it |
| Acupuncture: this is an ancient art | | | | by MD.s, some alternative medicine can |
| which had its origins in the Orient. It | | | | work surprisingly well. It will all |
| involves manipulating and inserting | | | | depend on your particular illness and |
| needles into special points in the body. | | | | your own body's functionality whether |
| It is thought to restore health and | | | | alternative medicine will work well for |
| create well-being. There are several | | | | you. |