LEARN ABOUT THE DIFFERENT ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THERAPIES, THE HOLISTIC SIDE OF MEDICINE.

Alternative medicine is what we call each of the techniques that seek to improve a person’s health outside of traditional medicine, that is, that of certified doctors and doctors. The following article will name the different therapies, their benefits, and recommendations before attempting to practice them.

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WHAT IS ALTERNATIVE THERAPY?

Alternative therapy is generally used to describe any medical treatment or intervention that has not been scientifically documented or identified as safe or effective for a specific condition or disease.

Alternative therapy encompasses various disciplines ranging from diet and exercise to mental disorders and lifestyle changes.

Some examples are acupuncture, guided imagery, yoga, hypnosis, chiropractic, aromatherapy, relaxation, herbal remedies, massage, and many others.

BENEFITS OF PRACTICING ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

At least the following benefits have been scientifically proven to be true.

  • They do not use any chemical or artificial medicine, since generally, the treatments are based on herbs and other plants. So they are entirely natural.
  • Contrary to what happens with some traditional drugs, the risk of suffering a side effect practising an alternative therapy is very low.
  • They reduce stress, anxiety and depression and help to alleviate the practitioner’s mental health.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Although it is customary to confuse the terms and treat them as synonyms, the two fundamentally differ. Complementary medicine accompanies traditional medicine treatments, while alternative therapies replace them.

There are complementary therapies that do not present risk, that health benefits have been demonstrated and recommended and even practiced by traditional doctors and offered in health centers.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THERAPIES

CLASSIFICATION OF ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

COMPREHENSIVE OR COMPLETE SYSTEMS

They consist of a complete system of theory and practice characterized by using substances such as herbs, foods, and vitamins. Some examples are homeopathy, naturopathy, and traditional Chinese medicine, which includes acupuncture.

BIOLOGICAL THERAPIES

It is used to treat many types of cancer and slow the tumour’s growth and prevent its possible spread. Some examples are dietary supplements, herbal products, and substances like shark cartilage.

BODY-BASED MANIPULATION METHODS

They are in which a therapist moves or manipulates one or more parts of the patient’s body, such as chiropractic, reflexology, shiatsu, aromatherapy and massage. These methods can work for sore muscles and spinal adjustments.

MIND AND BODY THERAPIES

Approaching the mind and body includes practices that focus on the interaction between mind, body, behavior, and mind control techniques that affect physical functions and promote health. If we do not balance the psychological and functional disorder, the disease will become organic over time by somatizing unconscious psychic conflicts.

These include yoga, meditation, prayer, mental healing, and creative therapies related to art, music, or dance

ENERGY-BASED THERAPIES

They are based on power and energy fields, directed by an expert person, to achieve inner peace and mental liberation. This helps us heal the mind, body, and soul. Some examples include Tai chi, Reiki, flower therapy.
ENERGY-BASED THERAPIES

SOME RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE TRYING AN ALTERNATIVE THERAPY.

It should be clarified that none of the therapies is approved as scientifically practical, and many doctors and professionals discourage their use. That is why it is best to speak with your trusted doctor before taking the risk of severe consequences.

  • Always investigate the specialist or health center where the therapy will be performed. Make sure they are professional and do not use fraudulent methods.
  • Just because a herb or medicine is natural does not automatically mean that it is safe. Ask a doctor before consuming any type of substance, lest it is harmful to health.
  • Stay away from anyone who claims miracle treatments or vehemently rejects traditional medicine.

Every day, more people seek to improve their health with an alternative therapy, so much so that almost 38% of Americans say they have ever practiced one. There are also more and more traditional doctors who accept to use some technique as a complement to conventional medicine.
If you want more information about alternative medicine, be sure to read the following articles: Meditation: what it is and how it can relieve the body. Holistic medicine, an excellent complement to traditional medicine. Massages, their types, and their importance in our health.

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