Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Alternatively or additionally?
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More than 30% of her American adults receive medical care outside of mainstream Western medicine. These are often called alternatives or complements. They may look similar, but they are two different approaches.
Practices used in conjunction with conventional medicine are complementary, and practices used in place of conventional medicine are alternatives.
please consult your doctor
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Your doctor should also know about treatments that may be safe for you, including all herbal remedies and dietary supplements. For example, massage can help improve your physical condition, but it can be dangerous if you are taking certain medications, or have a tumor or other health problem. The more information you give your doctor and other health care professionals, the more they can help and protect you.
What is integrative medicine?
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Some health centers are incorporating this new approach into medicine. It's a holistic view of your health, which means it also takes into account your mental health. As a result, treatment is often a combination of established and complementary methods. For example, you may take medication for your arthritis and use acupuncture.
relaxation techniques
14.4
Those with anxiety, sleep disturbances, nausea, chronic headaches, or stress-related jaw pain may benefit.These include self-hypnosis, progressive relaxation, biofeedback, guided imagery, Includes breathing exercises. The goal of each is to provoke the body's natural relaxation response. This slows your breathing, lowers your blood pressure, and increases your sense of well-being. addition
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This includes herbs, vitamins, minerals, and probiotics (to support the growth of ''healthy'' bacteria in your gut). They can be harmful, especially if you have certain medical conditions or if you take them with other treatments.Unlike mainstream drugs, they are not regulated and have bodies that validate their claims. there is no. Consult your doctor before taking any dietary supplement, especially if you are taking medication or have any health problems.
acupuncture
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This usually requires the insertion of very fine needles into specific locations on the body. Electrical stimulation can relieve muscle tension and nerve compression. People use it specifically to relieve muscle and joint pain, but how and how well it works is still debated.
detoxification
14.7
Short for ''detoxification,'' this is a combination of diet, supplements, or laxatives designed to ''cleanse the body of toxins.'' Certain types of fasting can help with weight loss, cholesterol levels, and heart health. However, always check with your doctor before trying any of these. There is no evidence that these detoxification processes actually cleanse the body of toxins, and some can cause weakness, impotence, and an inability to get enough nutrients.
cupping
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This ancient Chinese practice uses special cups on the skin to increase suction and increase blood flow. It gained mainstream attention when used by some athletes at the 2016 Summer Olympics.It is generally considered safe and may help with chronic neck and back pain. However, other studies suggest that benefits may come from the placebo effect, or the belief that the treatment is working.
yoga
14.9
This ancient Indian practice combines postures, breathing techniques and meditation. Careful pose selection can reduce pain and make it easier to move when you have back pain. Yoga also lowers heart rate and blood pressure, and can help ease anxiety and depression. If you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, or have certain types of back pain, you may need to modify or avoid some poses.Consult your doctor before trying. chiropractic adjustment
14.10
It uses many techniques to change the alignment of the bones, the most common being the alignment of the spine. The idea is to improve your posture for pain relief and easier movement.Studies show it can help people with back pain and joint problems, and can also relieve headaches and neck pain. Generally considered safe when performed by a suitably qualified chiropractor, it can cause discomfort, headaches and fatigue. I have a report. aromatherapy
14.11
Support your mind and body with essential oils extracted from plants. Oils are most commonly inhaled or rubbed into the skin. One theory is that it sends chemical messages to parts of the brain that affect mood and emotions. is required.
message therapy
12/14
The therapist uses the hands, fingers, forearms, elbows, and sometimes feet to squeeze, rub, squeeze, and squeeze the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. Many studies show it can relieve pain and help people with headaches, depression, and cancer, but the benefits don't last long. If you have cancer, are taking blood thinners, etc., consult your doctor before getting a massage. Also, do not massage near cuts, broken skin, or areas with tumors on or under the skin.
reflexology
13/14
This practice uses pressure points on the limbs that are believed to communicate with specific organs and other parts of the body. It has been used to treat conditions such as back pain, headaches, stroke, stress, multiple sclerosis, and even asthma. Although the risks are relatively low, there's no clear evidence that practice helps with either of these.
ion foot bath
14/14
In theory, you're washing your feet with a special machine that creates a custom blend of cations and anions (charged atoms) that ''pulls'' toxins out of your body. However, it does not appear to have any real health benefits.
1/14
More than 30% of her American adults receive medical care outside of mainstream Western medicine. These are often called alternatives or complements. They may look similar, but they are two different approaches.
Practices used in conjunction with conventional medicine are complementary, and practices used in place of conventional medicine are alternatives.
please consult your doctor
2/14
Your doctor should also know about treatments that may be safe for you, including all herbal remedies and dietary supplements. For example, massage can help improve your physical condition, but it can be dangerous if you are taking certain medications, or have a tumor or other health problem. The more information you give your doctor and other health care professionals, the more they can help and protect you.
What is integrative medicine?
3/14
Some health centers are incorporating this new approach into medicine. It's a holistic view of your health, which means it also takes into account your mental health. As a result, treatment is often a combination of established and complementary methods. For example, you may take medication for your arthritis and use acupuncture.
relaxation techniques
14.4
Those with anxiety, sleep disturbances, nausea, chronic headaches, or stress-related jaw pain may benefit.These include self-hypnosis, progressive relaxation, biofeedback, guided imagery, Includes breathing exercises. The goal of each is to provoke the body's natural relaxation response. This slows your breathing, lowers your blood pressure, and increases your sense of well-being. addition
5/14
This includes herbs, vitamins, minerals, and probiotics (to support the growth of ''healthy'' bacteria in your gut). They can be harmful, especially if you have certain medical conditions or if you take them with other treatments.Unlike mainstream drugs, they are not regulated and have bodies that validate their claims. there is no. Consult your doctor before taking any dietary supplement, especially if you are taking medication or have any health problems.
acupuncture
6/14
This usually requires the insertion of very fine needles into specific locations on the body. Electrical stimulation can relieve muscle tension and nerve compression. People use it specifically to relieve muscle and joint pain, but how and how well it works is still debated.
detoxification
14.7
Short for ''detoxification,'' this is a combination of diet, supplements, or laxatives designed to ''cleanse the body of toxins.'' Certain types of fasting can help with weight loss, cholesterol levels, and heart health. However, always check with your doctor before trying any of these. There is no evidence that these detoxification processes actually cleanse the body of toxins, and some can cause weakness, impotence, and an inability to get enough nutrients.
cupping
8/14
This ancient Chinese practice uses special cups on the skin to increase suction and increase blood flow. It gained mainstream attention when used by some athletes at the 2016 Summer Olympics.It is generally considered safe and may help with chronic neck and back pain. However, other studies suggest that benefits may come from the placebo effect, or the belief that the treatment is working.
yoga
14.9
This ancient Indian practice combines postures, breathing techniques and meditation. Careful pose selection can reduce pain and make it easier to move when you have back pain. Yoga also lowers heart rate and blood pressure, and can help ease anxiety and depression. If you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, or have certain types of back pain, you may need to modify or avoid some poses.Consult your doctor before trying. chiropractic adjustment
14.10
It uses many techniques to change the alignment of the bones, the most common being the alignment of the spine. The idea is to improve your posture for pain relief and easier movement.Studies show it can help people with back pain and joint problems, and can also relieve headaches and neck pain. Generally considered safe when performed by a suitably qualified chiropractor, it can cause discomfort, headaches and fatigue. I have a report. aromatherapy
14.11
Support your mind and body with essential oils extracted from plants. Oils are most commonly inhaled or rubbed into the skin. One theory is that it sends chemical messages to parts of the brain that affect mood and emotions. is required.
message therapy
12/14
The therapist uses the hands, fingers, forearms, elbows, and sometimes feet to squeeze, rub, squeeze, and squeeze the muscles and other soft tissues of the body. Many studies show it can relieve pain and help people with headaches, depression, and cancer, but the benefits don't last long. If you have cancer, are taking blood thinners, etc., consult your doctor before getting a massage. Also, do not massage near cuts, broken skin, or areas with tumors on or under the skin.
reflexology
13/14
This practice uses pressure points on the limbs that are believed to communicate with specific organs and other parts of the body. It has been used to treat conditions such as back pain, headaches, stroke, stress, multiple sclerosis, and even asthma. Although the risks are relatively low, there's no clear evidence that practice helps with either of these.
ion foot bath
14/14
In theory, you're washing your feet with a special machine that creates a custom blend of cations and anions (charged atoms) that ''pulls'' toxins out of your body. However, it does not appear to have any real health benefits.
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