The Options Alternative Healing Modalities Patients May Use

By Eliza Mendoza


Medicine continues to advance with every passing day. The practice has progressively moved away from the reliance on the clinical acumen of the clinician to the use of advanced equipment to visualise lesions in delicate structures such as the brain. Even as this growth continues to take place, there are many alternative healing modalities that are still in use. They remain highly preferred in many areas all over the world. We will look at some of the therapies that are commonly used.

Acupuncture is arguably the most well-known of the alternative treatments. Therapists believe that the well-being of the body is dependent on a balance in the energy flow or, Qi. An imbalance in is associated with an illness. The objective of the treatment is to restore the balance which also restores the well-being. Specially designed needles are inserted in some areas of the body believed to lie in the path of Qi. It is used to treat both acute and chronic conditions.

Chiropractic medicine is almost becoming synonymous with back pain. There are lots of people all over the world struggling with low back pain and this pain is at times unresponsive to medication. This is what maintains the large pool of clients for the chiropractors. There are many sources of back pain including the muscles, bones and ligaments. Chiropractic medicine aims at realigning the components through manual manipulation.

Yoga is another example of these treatments. There is strong evidence to suggest that yoga was first practised on the Indian subcontinent. It is said to have numerous benefits by those who are familiar with it. The benefits range from physical, mental to emotional. It is indicated for conditions such as depression and anxiety. For many years, it has been closely associated with some religions including Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism.

Yoga is closely related to ayurvedric medicine. The two treatments are very popular in the Indian culture and have almost the same indications. In ayurvedric medicine, the aim of therapy is to balance the body, the spirit and the mind. Once this balance has been achieved, a life force is stimulated. The force stimulated is proportional to the intensity of therapy.

Another commonly used treatment is called homeopathy. This has European origins and is based on the ancient belief known referred to as the law of similar. Put simply, the law means that the cause and cure of a given disease are similar. This means that if the cause is known then the cure can be worked out easily.

There are numerous other options that one may choose from. Other examples that can be added to this list include biofeedback, massage, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy and naturopathy among others. Most of these treatments are associated with very few side effects if at all.

When seeking alternative healing modalities, it is important to do so in a properly licenced facility. Today, the therapies are legally recognised and are regulated by many governments. Always ensure that your therapist is licenced to offer the treatment. It should be emphasized that most of the treatments still lack scientific backing and due caution should be taken.




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