What is alternative medicine?
What is a traditional medicine, I think no need to explain. This is all scientifically proven and applied by our doctors in practice every day. Traditional medicine is also called “Western”, as it was formed in Europe and North America. Currently, it is the leading in all countries of the world.
Non-traditional medicine is a method of treatment and diagnosis of diseases that for one reason or another have not taken root in scientific medicine. The term “alternative medicine” is controversial, as some of its methods are quite traditional for a number of countries. For example, Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine coexist peacefully in India and China with the predominant “Western medicine”.
For alternative medicine is typical:
- Holistic understanding of the body and disease;
- Unity of spirit and body;
- A special therapeutic position, which is aimed at expanding the therapeutic capabilities of the body;
- Close cooperation between the patient and those who treat him;
- The active role of the patient in restoring their own health.
Types of methods:
I will consider here briefly only those methods of “alternative medicine” that will be used in our office, although they are in reality much more.
- Aromatherapy is a treatment with the help of smells. It is known that essential oils were widely used in ancient Egypt, then in Greece, China, India. Massage with essential oils is very effective. When interacting with the skin concentrated substances of plant origin quickly penetrate into the bloodstream and have a beneficial effect on the body. And aromas bring peace of mind and peace.
Aromatherapy is indicated for chronic fatigue and stress, diseases of the cardiovascular system, respiratory diseases, diseases of the nervous system, various lesions of the joints, acne and so on.The main contraindications include allergies, asthma, epilepsy, severe physical condition, and it is not recommended during pregnancy.
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Manual therapy-biomechanical techniques performed by hands to eliminate pain and restore the mobility of the spine and joints.The main indications include: spinal deformity, spinal degeneration, displacement of the vertebrae and intervertebral hernia, neuralgia, and muscle spasms, a pinched nerve, diseases of the joints, and so on.The main contraindications include: tumors, fresh injuries, acute disorders of internal organs, osteomyelitis, tuberculosis, instability of vertebrae 3-4 degrees, inflammatory diseases of the spinal cord, occlusion and thrombosis, mental disorders.
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Acupuncture-acupuncture, acupressure, acupressure. This method appeared in China many hundreds of years ago. To this day, acupuncture techniques are used in their clinics, but on a par with the official European medicine. The essence of the method is to influence the biologically active points of BAP. By applying BAP experts lead to the harmony of the movement of internal Qi energy through the meridians and relieve the patient from painful symptoms.The main contraindications include: tumors, age up to one year, blood diseases, mental illness, alcohol or drug intoxication, fever, infectious diseases, pregnancy and acute pain of unknown origin.The indications include: diseases of the musculoskeletal system, pathology of the nervous system, respiratory diseases, diseases of the genitourinary system, bad habits, allergies and so on.
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Stone therapy is a method of ancient Oriental medicine, which combines reflexology with temperature and energy effects of natural stones on biologically active points on the human body. It promotes the removal of toxins, relaxation, helps to resist stress, strengthens the immune system, stabilizes the hormonal background, improves blood circulation and metabolism.The main contraindications include: cancer, pregnancy, inflammation of the internal organs and skin, thrombosis.Indications: weak immunity, muscle and joint pain, stress, apathy, insomnia, physical and psychological stress and so on.
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Hydrotherapy ( hydrotherapy) – the use of water in the form of local and General baths, wipes, showers, wraps, dousing with preventive and therapeutic purposes. This method has its roots far in antiquity, at a time when in many beliefs and myths water was endowed with divine power.
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Thalassotherapy-treatment with seaweed, salts, mud;
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Therapy – treatment using biological energy;
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Su-Jock-one of the methods of Oriental medicine, represented by acupuncture;
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Ayurveda (the science of life and longevity) is the oldest holistic system of Vedic medicine, whose task is to treat and care for health.