Alternative Medicine
by C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot
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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE is the use of natural therapy and medicines to
restore and maintain health. Dating back to 420 B.C., around the time of
Hippocrates, alternative medicine is also considered a practice beyond the
realm of conventional modern medicine - naturopathy, chiropractic,
Ayurvedic, homeopathy, acupuncture and so many other alternative medicine
treatments are steadily in demand and on the rise.
Because our bodies are composed of chemical and physical reactions,
holistic practitioners affirm that illness is not directly caused by
pathogens such as viruses or bacterium; instead is the consequence of the
body's reaction (in an effort to shield and heal itself) to a pathogen.
Naturopathic and holistic doctors assist potential clients through
alternative medicine by plainly alleviating symptoms of disease.
Alternative medicine can treat most conditions like headaches, sore
throats, flu and cold, indigestion, ear infections, dermatitis, urinary
tract infections, sprains and strains. Some chronic conditions such as
migraines, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular disease, arthritis,
cancer, muscle-skeletal pain, depression, stress, and even pregnancy and
childbirth may be treated with alternative medicine as well.
Alternative medicine teaches proper nutrition in conjunction with
vitamin and mineral supplements. Plants and herbs are commonly used in
alternative medicine to treat illness, as well as remedies produced from
animals and minerals. Hydrotherapy and hypnotherapy are also utilized in
alternative medicine for maximum benefits. All in all, alternative
medicine improves mental, emotional, and physical health. It encourages
psychic and spiritual growth, and an overwhelming sense of wellness. You
can read more about alternative medicine here at Holistic Junction where
you will find a broad spectrum of alternative medicine articles,
information and directories.
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