James Hunt asked:


If you’re looking for alternate choices for your health other than conventional medicine the choices you have are endless. Regaining your health through alternative medicine is becoming more and more common today as people find that conventional medicine doesn’t always work. Chinese medicine and medical practices are very popular among all cultures. Acupuncture has proven to be effective in the treatment of many medical conditions including cancer, arthritis, weight management, diabetes, heart disease, and pregnancy. Acupressure is also a common form of alternative medicine that is being heard about more often in western cultures. As well as acupuncture and acupressure, the use of Chinese herbal medicine is used for any number of ailments and symptoms.

The use of a variety of relaxation techniques are another form of alternative medicine that more and more people are using for use in pain control, lowering their blood pressure, controlling the symptoms of arthritis, headache control, and many other medical conditions. Some of these relaxation techniques include yoga, tai chi, meditation, visualization, chanting. Another alternative health method used by many people is managing the chakra system of the body. The chakra points are fully concentrated on until both mental and physical health is obtained. Many times this requires the use of chakra therapist to help with each level of the chakras.

When it comes to choosing alternative health options you might want to talk to a naturopathic doctor so that you can find out what choices you have for your medical symptoms or if you just want to maintain good health. Alternative medicine means feeling a strong interest in the methods that you choose. You can also look in your local natural health bookstore for books on alternative medicine so that you see the great strides that this discipline has made over the years. You might be surprised to find that this field of medicine has claimed its place in medical care as firmly as it has.



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G-man asked:


Looking to enter into the alternative medical field and would like to do an apprenticeship. I don’t have experience or a degree in a related field, but thought doing an apprenticeship would be a good way to get into the field. Thoughts on this?

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datuk M asked:


with the modern medicine in rapid progress,will alternative medicine be forgotten?will the alternative medicine be widely use and what in the technology needed to enchance it uses in the world?

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Elle Sams asked:


Conventional medical practices in the United States revolve around the concept of diagnosis and treatment of disease through the use of manufactured drugs. Health care is focused on treating existing conditions with synthetic and chemical treatments rather than prevention or natural cures. Complementary and alternative medicine systems (CAMs) are usually health care philosophies and techniques that have existed for centuries and are based in prevention and treatment using natural remedies. As people become more concerned with what goes on in and around their bodies, complementary and alternative medicine has gained in popularity, and scientific research is beginning to show clinical evidence for its effectiveness.

Complementary medicines are treatments used together with conventional medicine to treat existing conditions. If a person has cancer, for instance, it might not be wise to discard the use of surgery or chemotherapy. In this case, though, there are complementary treatments available that can aid the conventional techniques and help to lessen the adverse side effects of conventional treatments. One of these is the use of Gerson therapy, a system that uses a combination of thirteen organic juices to detoxify the body. Using herbal dietary supplements such as ginger and ginseng to reduce the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy has also been found effective.

Alternative medicines are health care systems that are used in place of conventional medicine, and they often focus on prevention through a healthy lifestyle and treatment through natural remedies. Ayurveda is an example of an alternative medicine system. Ayurveda was developed centuries ago in India, and it focuses on using nutrition, the body, the mind, and the spirit in disease prevention. When disease does occur, herbal remedies are used for treatment, but the main idea is to prevent sickness by living a healthy life.

Complementary and alternative medicines fall into five categories. Alternative medical systems, such as traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda, revolve around an entire lifestyle philosophy. Mind-body interventions focus on using the mind’s ability to positively affect the body’s symptoms and general function. This includes the use of meditation, prayer, and therapy through the use of art. Biologically based therapies use naturally occurring substances including herbs, diet, and vitamins to prevent and treat disease. Manipulative and body-based methods such as chiropractic treatments use manipulation and movement of the body. Energy therapies use energy fields for treatment. This category includes two types of therapies; one is biofield therapy, in which energy fields that surround the body are affected to promote healing, and the other is bioelectromagnetic therapy, which employ the use of electromagnetic fields.

Although the medical establishment does not generally accept most complementary and alternative medicines as replacements for more conventional methods, many people are finding them useful as they search for a better design for living. As you look through the world of CAMs, keep an open mind. Perhaps you’ll find a way to unleash your full potential on the road to a healthier you.



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Kenneth Scott asked:


Not sure you understand what alternative medicine really is? In todays modern world it is more popular than you could ever emagine. Treatments and therapies which before were shunned by the medical profession are now being used to treat many illnesses and are recognised as being medical treatments. The list of these is endless but the most commonly used treatments are; massage, hyrdotherapy, accupuncture, aromatherapy, meditation, spiritual therapy and probably the one used most readily herbal medicines.

Most likely you will have experienced one or more of these treatments yourself. It is more than likely however, that your chosen treatment was to enhance your general wellness rather than treat an illness which is what these were originally intended to do.

People today are using these treatments more and more. The trend appears to show that they are now more the norm than the unusual, especially when conventional medicine has nothing to offer.

Many nations from all over the world show a prefernce for alternative medicines and therapies as against the use of the synthetic drugs used in conventional medicine. The main reason is the fact that these products are pure and organic. They often offer the similar effects as conventional drugs in the treatment and prevention of many medical conditions.

Alternative medicine and therapies are very much an integral part of todays world. Often these treatments which in most cases were origionally intended for treatment of ill health are used as a means of relaxation. The best example of this is massage. This was origionally used as a way to relieve pain today, it is more commonly used on a daily basis as a way of dealing with stress.

Today, also sees many people using meditation in their every day lives. Meditation is an ancient spiritual therapy which does require the user to embark on some kind of instruction before starting. This is necessary to ensure that it is performed in the correct way to maximise the benefits. It has similar effects as massage in the way that it helps users to de-stress and also gives a great sense of being in control.

In todays fast moving world many people are placed under huge amounts of pressure and stress. This often leads them to search for ways in which they can reduce the effects every day life has on their health. Alternative medicine and treatments often provide the release form stress and anxiety through their natural calming effects which they have been looking for.

Society today suffers from a great deal of stress and stress related illness. To many, aternative medicine is a way of maintaining their general good health whilst leading busy lives. People are turning to therapies such as meditation and massage as a positive step in improving their health and well being. As we move forward in the 21st century it would appear that alternative medicine and therapies will become more accepted and used by far greater numbers of people.



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Tommy Can You Hear Me? asked:


I’ve been suffering for a while with depression due to the loss of my father. I’m on medications but it doesn’t seem to be working. I’ve been to a lot of alternative medical sites like wiccan sites but I don’t want to pay for a stupid spell and get scammed out of money. I’m not against wiccan but I’m looking for actual products that work. Any ideas?

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Colleen Redman asked:


The name of the disease is not what concerns the person who treats the patient holistically, for they are looking at the die-ease in the patient, not the gout. Gout is a manifestation of the dis-ease in the patient, treating the presenting symptoms with drugs for the inflammation and pain may well relieve the symptoms temporarily, but it’s not treating the cause of the condition.

So what is the cause of gout? One might be told that some families have a predisposition to gout, and you may be told that some foods exacerbate the condition, and that’s about all that can be done if you are treated conventionally, you will also be given some prescription drugs to alleviate your pain, and to reduce inflammation. If you do nothing else to correct the cause of your gout, then it’s very unlikely you will see any improvement in your health.

You may say that since you have been taking a certain drug that you haven’t had any gout attacks, and as far as you are concerned not much else matters. Unfortunately the prescription drugs have only palliated your condition, and with constant ingestion of anti-inflammatory drugs and pain killers your gouty condition will continue to develop behind the scenes, and your general health will deteriorate as a result of the drugs you are taking.

Alternative medicine, depending on what modality you have chosen, would firstly want to overhaul your diet, for a diet rich in purine foods would certainly exacerbate the condition, and may even be solely responsible for your gout.

Foods high in purines and are therefore to be avoided: Meat gravies, stocks, organ meats, shellfish, anchovies, sardines, herrings, mussels, mushrooms and asparagus. Alcohol, particularly beer is high in purines, and for that reason must be avoided. Any alcohol taken should be followed by copius amounts of water to avoid dehydration and consequent uric acid build-up. Meat, white flour, sugar, poultry, dried beans, fish, oatmeal,cauliflower, spinach and peas are moderately high in purines, and may need to be avoided.

The ideal diet should contain lots of organic fresh fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, and a very important dietary addition is wheatgrass. Fruits, vegetables and juices assist the excretion of uric acid, and foods that neutralize uric acid are strawberries, cherries, and celery juice, also drink lots of filtered water. Many people have found that the addidition of cherry juice to their diet has prevented further gout attacks.

You may be given herbs or homeopathic remedies for your condition, however a change in your dietary habits may be all that is needed to improve your health. What a simple answer to what could remain a lifetime problem if you may no effort to change your eating habits. If you wish to rid yourself of your gout, alternative medicine can certainly help you.



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Evelyn Lim asked:


Until recently, there has been a battle between proponents of alternative medicine and believers in conventional medicine. It seemed that to back one was to deny the other. This is no longer the case. An increasingly knowledgeable public is aiming for health and wellness, a more general term that recognises that both conventional medicine and alternative medicine have something to offer. These two fields now create a whole new medical approach.

What is conventional medicine?

Conventional medicine is used to describe the services that treat the symptoms of a disease or illness with prescribed medications and surgeries. Conventional medicine treats the ailing part of the body but may not address the underlying causes of the illness or disease. This area of medicine is what is practiced in hospitals and most doctor’s offices in the Western world. Backed by the FDA and multiple scientific studies, conventional medicine is highly regulated for the benefit of the patient.

What is alternative medicine?

An alternative form of treatment to conventional medicine, alternative medicine attempts to treat the patient as a whole - the mind, spirit, and body - to prevent diseases and illnesses from occurring and creating a better overall quality of life rather than just a body free of symptoms. Because it acknowledges that the patient’s physical health is directly affected by state of mind and spiritual health, alternative medicine offers preventative treatments that are often relaxing and non-invasive.

Can conventional medicine co-exist with alternative medicine?

Increasingly, more and more people would like to believe so and are introducing alternative therapies, such as massage therapy and energy balancing, into their daily lives. When sick, these people may still go back to their western allopathic medicine for speedy recovery.

In fact, “integrative medicine” is the term coined for which the scientific and objectivity of conventional medicine is complemented with the subjective, more personal dynamics of alternative medicine. It is a new movement that is driven by consumers, that is, patients who demand

higher standards of health; in short, total wellness. In addition to providing the best conventional care, integrative medicine focuses on preventive lifestyle measures. These lifestyle measures include diet, exercise, stress management, and emotional well-being. However, as it is still evolving, more needs to be investigated into precisely what “integrative medicine” stands for and what it advocates.

In the meantime, for anyone, it is important to understand the principles of each area of medicine. Only then, can one benefit from making a wise choice in terms of one’s health and wellness.



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Prof. Dr Lim asked:


I am interested in studying alternative medicine but due to time lags prefer a distance learning option. What school choices do i have?

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evie asked:


I’m interested in going to school to have a career in the alternative medicine/holistic health field. Anyone have any ideas about what I could do - other than being a doctor?

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