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Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Acupuncture
Acupuncture What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is the practice of puncturing the skin with needles at certain anatomical points in the body to relieve specific symptoms associated with many diseases. The anatomical points (acupuncture points) are thought to have certain electrical properties, which affect chemical neurotransmitters in the body. Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical practices in the world. Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture gained attention i...
Art, Dance, and Music
Art, Dance, and Music Art, dance, and music and CAM: Art, dance, and music all appeal to a person's senses. Each helps a person express him or herself and help distract from the disease or illness: Art therapy-- can help a person deal with emotional conflicts, become aware of issues, and express unspoken concerns. Art therapy includes painting, sculpting, drawing, and any other form of art. Dance therapy-- helps improve body image and self-esteem, decrease fears, express anger, decrease body tensions, r...
Ayurveda
Ayurveda What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda, a natural system of medicine, originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. The term "Ayurveda" is derived from the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Thus, Ayurveda translates to "knowledge of life." Based on the idea that disease is due to an imbalance or stress in the individual's consciousness, Ayurveda encourages certain lifestyle interventions and natural therapies to regain a balance between the body, mind, and the environment. Ayurve...
Body Movement
Body Movement What is body movement? Nonaerobic movement with controlled breathing can be practiced to reduce stress and anxiety, often associated with disease and illness. Two ancient oriental body movement techniques are: Tai chi, an ancient form of martial art, is well-suited for the elderly or frail. Based on Taoism, a Chinese belief system, the practice of tai chi includes slow, graceful movements and rhythmic breathing. Tai chi is sometimes referred to as "moving meditation"—practitioners move the...
Chinese Medicine
Chinese Medicine What is Chinese medicine? Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is thousands of years old and has changed little over the centuries. As a complete system of healthcare, Chinese medicine's basic concept is that a vital force of life surges through the body (also called Qi). Any imbalance to this life force can cause disease and illness, according to Chinese medicine. The imbalance, in turn, is caused by an imbalance in the opposite and complementary forces that make up the life force, calle...
Chiropractic Medicine
Chiropractic Medicine What is chiropractic medicine? Chiropractic medicine is based on the relationship between the alignment of the spine and the function of the body and the belief that the body can heal itself. With use of manual manipulation of the spine, chiropractors believe they can improve a person's health without surgery or medication. They believe most illnesses are due to blockages along the nerve bundles in the spinal cord. These blockages are found through physical examination and x-rays. ...
Dietary Supplements
Dietary Supplements What are dietary supplements? Adding anything to your regular diet to improve your health or healing is considered a dietary supplement. Dietary supplements may include: Vitamins Minerals Herbs Homeopathic products other than homeopathic medicines listed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the U.S. Certain food products Dietary supplements can be purchased at grocery stores, health food stores, and drug stores. Dietary supplements come in many forms: Pills Capsules Liquids Power bars ...
Electromagnetic Therapy
Electromagnetic Therapy What is electromagnetic therapy? Electricity and magnetic energy exist in the human body, controlling the heart beat, stimulating muscles, and more. Each molecule in the human body actually contains a small amount of magnetic energy. Electromagnetic therapy is based on the belief that an imbalance of the electromagnetic frequencies or fields of energy can cause illness. By applying electrical energy to the body, the imbalance can be corrected. Many electrical devices are availabl...
Glossary - Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Glossary - Complementary and Alternative Medicine | A | | B | | C | | D | | E | | F | | G | | H | | I | | J | | K | | L | | M | | N | | O | | P | | Q | | R | | S | | T | | U | | V | | W | | X | | Y | | Z | A [return to top] Acupuncture points - anatomic points on the body used in acupuncture. Alternative medicine - any form of therapy used alone, without recommended standard/conventional treatment. B [return to top] Botanical - of plants and plant life. C [return to top] Complementary medicine - group o...
Herbal Medicine
Herbal Medicine What are herbal supplements? Products made from botanicals, or plants, that are used to treat diseases or to maintain health are called herbal products, botanical products, or phytomedicines. Herbal supplements are products made from plants for internal use. According to the 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, a dietary supplement is "intended to supplement the diet; contains one or more dietary ingredients or their constituents; is intended to be taken by mouth as a pill, ...
Home Page - Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Topic Index Complementary and Alternative Medicine Overview Safety and Risks of CAM Acupuncture Ayurveda Homeopathy Naturopathy Chinese Medicine Chiropractic Medicine Massage Body Movement Dietary Supplements Herbal Medicine Electromagnetic Therapy Biofeedback Hypnosis Art, Dance, and Music Imagery Glossary Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) encompasses nonconventional approaches to healing beyond traditional medicine. Complementary medicine and alternative medicine are two different approache...
Homeopathy
Homeopathy What is homeopathy? Homeopathy, or homeopathic medicine, is based on the use of natural substances, regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to treat acute and chronic illnesses. In addition, homeopathic medicine is also used to prevent diseases. Homeopathic drugs are made of plant, animal, or mineral substances. This therapy treats ailments with very small amounts of the same substance that causes the patient's symptoms. The idea behind homeopathy is that if a large dosage of a ce...
Hypnosis
Hypnosis What is hypnosis? Hypnosis is a state of consciousness resembling sleep, but the person can still concentrate on memories, sensations, or other things. Hypnosis is an altered, relaxed state of mind, often used to help learn to control bad habits, pain, and stress. About 5 percent of mentally healthy people cannot be hypnotized and the same percentage are very susceptible to hypnosis. However, hypnotism will not work if the person does not want to be hypnotized, and the subject of hypnosis can i...
Imagery
Imagery What is imagery? The mind is a powerful healing tool. Using our imagination, we can visualize almost anything. Imagery (or visualization) is a therapeutic technique that has been used for centuries. By creating images in the mind, a person can reduce pain and other symptoms associated with his or her condition. The more specific the visualization, the more therapeutic it will likely be. Patients are taught to imagine sights, sounds, smells, tastes, or other sensations to create a kind of daydrea...
Massage
Massage What is massage? Rubbing areas that hurt is a natural human response. Even other mammals do this. Massage is based on the same principle of rubbing and manipulating muscles. Massage is found to be helpful both physically and emotionally. The rubbing not only soothes sore muscles but the mind as well. Massage therapy has been found to assist in the treatment of: Back pain Immune system problems Anxiety high blood pressure Migraine headache Carpal tunnel symptoms Post-operative pain Side effects o...
Naturopathy
Naturopathy What is naturopathy? Naturopathic medicine, an American healthcare profession, is about 100 years old. There are more than 1,500 licensed naturopathic physicians in the United States and five accredited naturopathic medical schools that have active research departments. Though diagnostically naturopathy is a lot like standard/conventional medicine, the difference lies in the types of treatment. Naturopathic physicians do not use drugs, medical technology, or major surgery to treat a patient....
Online Resources - Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Resources - Complementary and Alternative Medicine This Web was compiled from a variety of sources including the online resources listed below, but is not intended to substitute or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your health care provider. The content provided here is for informational purposes only, and was not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your health care provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your con...
Topic Index - Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Topic Index - Complementary and Alternative Medicine Complementary and Alternative Medicine Home Complementary and Alternative Medicine Overview Acupuncture Ayurveda Homeopathy Naturopathy Chinese Medicine Chiropractic Medicine Massage Body Movement Dietary Supplements Herbal Medicine Electromagnetic Therapy Biofeedback Hypnosis Art, Dance, and Music Imagery Glossary
Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine What are the different types of CAM? Many different fields make up the practice of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). In addition, many components of one field may overlap with the components of another field (an example is acupuncture, which is also used in conventional medicine). Examples of CAM include: Traditional Alternative Medicine - This field includes the more mainstream and accepted forms of therapy, such as acupuncture, homeopathy, an...
What Is Biofeedback?
Biofeedback What is biofeedback? Biofeedback is a form of mind control over the body that allows a person to reduce sensations of pain. Biofeedback is a technique that involves training the mind by using instruments that measure body functions. The idea of controlling body functions with the mind is not new. Many Eastern philosophies, such as Yoga, are based on the belief that meditation, and other thought processes, can control the body. In its modern applications, instruments that display a body funct...
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