There is a lot of discussion these days about so called ‘alternative medicine’ and these treatments are often held in derision by many in the global medical community. However, many of these treatments are gradually being accepted, at least in some quarters, as having real benefits. Whilst they are not all being seriously considered as real choices to consider, at least some of them have in the so called, ‘real clinical world’, proven their benefits and slowly making their way into the so called mainstream medicine. This is a trend we all welcome.
increasing levels of community members who switch to alternative treatment due to the high cost of treatment at this time. Alternative medicine is helping communities in the health problems of middle.
There is a wide variety of choices available, many of which have common names that are well known, whilst others are still only just becoming known, still others are yet to be added to the list. Below are a few possibly well known ones.
There is a wide variety of choices available, many of which have common names that are well known, whilst others are still only just becoming known, still others are yet to be added to the list. Below are a few possibly well known ones.
- Reflexology – through the feet mainly
- Acupuncture – needles used on the body
- Massage – there are many types used
- Herbal remedies – such as Chinese herbs
- Iridology – diagnosis through the eyes
- Bowen Therapy – muscular treatments
- Magnet Therapy – literally uses magnets
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