23 Feb 2008 03:22:23 | Jay Moncliff
Many people who are suffering from disease or pain have thought
about trying the alternative medicine route. Before you try
alternative medicine, you may want to learn a bit about it.
There are a lot of different types of alternative medicine and
they all may not be right for you.
Alternative medicine is a type of therapeutic practice that is
not considered to be a part of traditional or conventional
medical treatment. People use alternative medicine instead of
using traditional medical treatment. This is often because they
feel it is a natural way to get better.
There are many types of alternative medicine. Some are covered
by medical insurance, but most are not. Some forms of
alternative medicine that may be covered are chiropractic and
osteopathic therapy. These forms of alternative medicine are
widely used.
There are other forms of alternative medicine that are not as
widely used, but are becoming more popular by the minute. These
are: massage therapy, therapeutic touch, folk medicine, herbal
medicine, special diets, homeopathy, music therapy,
aromatherapy, naturopathy, faith healing, and new age healing.
There are also some non-western forms of alternative medicine
such as: Chinese medicine, gi gong, reiki, and ayarveda.
There are some less commonly practiced forms of alternative
medicine as well. One is called biofield therapy. This is a form
of alternative medicine that works with your so called "energy
fields" to heal you. Another is bioelectrical magnetic therapy.
This alternative medicine uses pulse and magnetic fields to heal
you.
Alternative medicine is quite popular for people who are
terminally ill. Many AIDS and cancer patients prefer it. An
example of this is a cancer patient who uses alternative
medicine instead of receiving traditional chemotherapy or
radiation therapy. People also use alternative medicine to heal
ailments such as back pain or migraines. Instead of traditional
painkillers, the patients would use aromatherapy, sound therapy
or herbal therapy. Alternative medicine is even used on animals.
Have you ever seen the movie "The Horse Whisperer?" That was
about a form of alternative medicine used on an animal.
Acupuncture, herbal therapy, and others have also been used on
animals.
The last thing you should know is that there is no scientific
evidence that alternative medicine is effective. There have been
no scientific studies to prove if they are safe or if they work
for the diseases or ailments they are used for. Before using an
alternative medicine, talk to your doctor, make sure your doctor
feels it is safe and will not harm you.
There are many different kinds of alternative medicines to
choose from. Now that you understand it a bit better, you can
decide if it is right for you. For more information talk to your
doctor or research it online. With careful research, you may
find one that is right for you.
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