Alternative treatments
Stem cell treatment
Many diseases and conditions such as cerebral palsy, diabetes, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, autism, liver cirrhosis, spinal-cord injuries and strokes can be successfully treated with stem cells. Additionally, stem cells are known to rejuvenate ageing tissues and stem cell treatment is often used in anti-ageing. The benefit of a biotechnology such as using stem cells […]
What is osteopathy
Practiced all over the world, osteopathy falls into the category of alternative or complementary medicine that takes a holistic approach to treating illness and the like. There are many reasons why one would choose to venture from the traditional western medicine and turn to alternative medicine. For one, an individual may find that western medicine […]
Glandular therapy
Glandular therapy is a form of traditional therapy involving the use of desiccated animal glandular extracts to help improve normal glandular functions in humans. It was first introduced as a therapy in 1912 and was called ‘live cell therapy:” This kind of glandular therapy used to use chopped and dissolved animal glands that were mixed […]
Chiropractic treatment
Individuals who like to try alternative medicines, also known as eastern medicine practices, are very fond of chiropractic treatment. For some people this may be a very valuable thing, and for others it may be a crock of bogus. Decades ago, chiropractic methods were seen as something totally undesirable, but more and more, people are […]
Myofascial release
Myofascial release may be something that you’ve never heard of; it is a type of soft tissue therapy used to release tension from certain parts of the body and to realign the body. Let’s break down the word myofascial, then you will better understand how this type of therapy got its name. “Myo” means muscle […]
Reflexology massage for weight loss?
Reflexology is a very interesting practice which has several health benefits and may even be a weight loss solution but is definitely a questionable method. Reflexology for weight loss seems somewhat ridiculous when looking at just what reflexology is, but in the big picture it’s possible that it can help promote a healthy weight loss. […]
Chi Machine
The Sun Ancon Chi Machine was invented by a Japanese scientist by the name of Dr. Shizou Inoue. The claims made on this machine is that it will oxygenate the blood by using passive aerobic exercise and that it will also accomplish the detoxification of the human body. It is a machine that operates by […]
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a traditional alternative for modern medications which implements its wonders by using oil aromas extracted from natural plants in order to restore psychological and emotional wellbeing. These essential oils are extorted as aromas or perfumes by steam refinement from a variety of plants, flowers and fruits. Aromatherapy are known to be effective in […]
Hyperbaric chamber benefits
Hyperbaric chambers, also known as decompression chambers, are containers that are designed to treat a handful of medical illnesses, with one of the most important treatment being the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). The original intention of this therapy was to treat deep sea divers who may have suffered from air embolism following a dive. After […]
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a procedure which can be useful for treating a number of medical conditions. It is said to be very effective at treating conditions such as cancer, AIDS, and multiple sclerosis. There are minor health issues which can be treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy as well. A few examples of this include […]
Types of alternative medicine
Alternative medicine, also known as Eastern medicine, has been around for centuries. It is based off the philosophy that the body can heal itself and uses holistic approaches to complement this natural healing process, including medical systems, practices, and products. It is a very different approach than the traditional Western medicine scope in which medication […]
Craniosacral therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a type of alternative medicine therapy used for the treatment of neck, back and other chronic pains. It is also believed to provide relief from migraines and mental stress. The basis of this therapy lies in what is called craniosacral system, which trained therapists are able to access by placing their hands […]
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is a treatment which utilizes extreme freezing temperatures to destroy any skin tissue that contains diseases. Most importantly, cryotherapy can be used to destroy cancer cells as well. This is done by applying either argon gas or liquid nitrogen to the cells that contain the particular disease regardless of if it is an internal […]
Does mesotherapy work
Mesotherapy has been around for over half a century now and has become a popular solution for various body issues such as obesity, hair loss, acne, and cellulite. There are signs that mesotherapy is an effective solution for weight loss but you have to understand everything about how it works and the dangers of using […]
Essential oils uses
Essential oils and their uses are varied. Essential oils have a myriad of therapeutic uses as well as household uses. They can be used in beauty treatments, for your health and well being and even to rid the home of mice. Essential oils are most commonly used in aromatherapy to treat a variety of ailments. […]
Microcurrent machine
Microcurrent machines may seem new but when researched, we find that they have been used since the early 1900’s. These machines and other electromagnetic therapies were used until 1934, when an uninformed physician decided that the future of medicine was in medication and surgery. Furthermore, the future of medicine was not in this type of […]
Iontophoresis therapy
One of the most embarrassing medical conditions is called hyperhidrosis or, more commonly, excessive sweating. It affects about three percent of people around the world, which may not sound like much, but it turns out to be a good number of people when you do the math. Hyperhidrosis can affect different people in different ways. […]
Microcurrent therapy
Nowadays certain diseases and disorders can be treated with microcurrent therapy. Microcurrent therapy is also called Microcurrent Neuromuscular Stimulation (MENS). This therapy involves the use of a very low-voltage current of electricity that is passed through trigger points in the body to stimulate the healing process. The current used in Microcurrent therapy is microamperage current. […]
Acne light therapy
For as long as teenagers have started sprouting spots that make them think they are ugly and less attractive to the opposite sex, scientists, soothsayers and teenagers alike have been attempting to come up with a cure for acne. Pimples, zits, spots, bumps, whatever you want to call them, acne is the scourge of every […]
Chinese herbal medicine
Chinese herbal medicine which is also called Chinese materia medica is the study and compilation of herbs for medicinal purposes. The Chinese have used herbal medicines for thousands of years. Chinese herbal medicine is a large portion of what makes up Traditional Chinese Medicine today. The Chinese believe that there is a life energy or […]
