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Alternate Therapies and their Significance

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Alternate Therapies and their Significance
Alternate therapy is term used to relate to any treatment method that does not have supportive scientific evidence. This includes Naturopathy, Chiropractic Healing, Herbal or traditional Chinese medicine, Unani, Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga, Biofeedback, Homeopathy, Acupuncture and any other related treatment methods. Types of Alternate Therapies and their Significance Naturopathy: This alternative medicines stream believes in natural healing properties of herbs and herbal products and the natural ability of our body to protect against any disease. Chiropractic Healing: This deals with diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders that affect the nervous system resulting in consequences that affect general health. Herbal or traditional Chinese medicine: This is an ancient Chinese healing method practiced for centuries and mostly relies on herbs for treatment. Unani: Unani and Ayurveda have lot of common factors. This relies on regulating the five energy elements namely Earth, Air, Water, Fire and Metal. Ayurveda: Traditional Indian medicines which believes in regulating the ...

Prevention and Detection of diseases with Acupressure

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Prevention and Detection of diseases with Acupressure
What is acupressure? How is prevention and detection of diseases possible with acupressure? Is it a scientific approach ? We are familiar with lot of proverbs that hail health. Health is very important for everyone to lead a happy and stress-free life. Acupressure is a very good and natural way to do it. Acupuncture as you all know is an ancient Chinese therapy. The word acu means fine needle and to “puncture”. Acupressure is an advanced methodology of acupuncture which is sans needle. Here pressure is applied to the points. This makes it much safer than using a needle and avoid major complications that acupuncture had. Prevention and detection of diseases with acupressure is not all you can treat most common to major diseases effectively. It is advisable that you consult an acupressure doctor for treatment though with little efforts you can practice yourself too which is the greatest ...

Acupressure for common ailments

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Acupressure for common ailments
Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method being practice for centuries with good success. Though scientists still claim Acupressure does not have any scientific proof it's accepted by WHO as a treatment method. This says it all for any skeptics who are against this treatment method as everyone knows WHO does not recognize any treatment without considerable evidences. Now let us have a look at the use of acupressure for common day-day ailments. Dandruff : This is a very common yet embarrassing and recurring problem for both men and women. Treating dandruff is possible and effective with Acupressure. Dandruff occurs due to congestion or blockage of the vital energy due to several reasons like lack of sleep. Thus mild pressure or a gently massage on the affected area the scalp would give a relief from dandruff. Not only that it also relaxes the mind and body and gives a ...

Acupressure Treatment and Advantages

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Acupressure Treatment and Advantages
Lot of people are not aware of the term acupressure. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese healing art from which Acupressure is derived. Acupressure is said to be more safer and easier than acupuncture and with little guidance can be performed by oneself at home. Acupressure uses the pressure points along the meridians in our body for healing. How does it work? Nature is a tremendous source of energy called “Chi” which is also the governing energy of our body. Each organ has it's own meridians running through our body which regulates this energy for efficient functioning of the body. This energy controls our blood circulation, balance and basic functions of our body. Acupressure is about treating any problem by giving pressure on the concerned points located in their respective meridians. Healing is achieved when the blocked or congested energy channels are cleared. Acupressure and it's advantages: Unlike acupuncture, acupressure does ...
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