Types of Alternative Medicine Defined

Many types of alternative medicine that were mainstream have returned and become increasingly popular. Why? More and more people are disillusioned with Medical Doctors. These physicians treat the symptoms of disease and do not cure the disease itself. Read the pros and cons of allopathic physicians.

As people look toward more holistic measures to either accompany or replace traditional western medical practices, here is a list of those types of alternative medicine. All of these modalities stimulate the body in some way so it can self heal.

• Acupuncture consists of inserting fine needles under the skin in specific places for pain relief and healing. Its history began nearly 9,000 years ago and while Chinese Traditional Medicine is what we most think of, there are also, Japanese, Tibetan, Vietnamese, Korean and a Western approaches practiced in the world today.
  

  Here is an interesting guest article about combining holistic and conventional approaches in dog cancer treatment, including acupuncture.

• Acupressure is derived from acupuncture. Instead of needles, finger pressure is applied and you can learn to do it yourself.
• The Holistic perspective is the understanding that a succession of health problems are connected to each other and view symptoms as the action of the body to rid itself of an imbalance. A holistic practitioner may use several types of alternative medicine to help the body heal itself.

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• Naturopathy. A system of therapy that relies on natural remedies including the use of herbs and other naturally grown foods, sunlight, fresh air and exercise. A naturopathic vet may use several forms of alternative medicine practices for your dog, including canine homeopathy, chiropractic, herbal and massage therapy.
• Herbal Medicine has been around for thousands of years. The leaves, flowers, roots or plant extracts of plants with medicinal qualities are used to promote normal functioning of the body and stimulate natural healing processes.
• Homeopathy uses the essence of a substance which has a very close similarity to the pattern of the disease. Because the pattern is the same, the body can't tell the difference and will work harder to restore the body to health through fever, inflammation or discharge.
• Making a homeopathic remedy : The more diluted a remedy is, the stronger it is and the higher the number and potency. Here's how it is done.
• Chiropractic therapy realigns the body structure through manual manipulation. When the body is out of alignment, it disrupts normal blood circulation, nerve impulses and our life force so the body cannot function normally.
• Oriental Medicines are thousands of years old. Chinese traditional medicine has three basic components.
• Using Chinese herbs have been used for centuries and may have more than just plants.
• Reiki for Dogs is a method of energy healing began in 1922.
• If you've never tried iridology, iridodiagnosis is kind of fun. It gives the phrase "Look into my eyes" a whole new meaning.
• Canine Reflexology is a hands on technique for healing through the feet.
• Essential Oils for Dogs are really interesting. Here's a personal experience.

While some physicians may be better than others, and I would prefer a recommendation before seeing a different kind of healer, I will never bash any type of practice listed above.

Another thought. Most of us think of massage for dogs as something to do for relaxation. Dog massage can be very healing and used for things such as an arthritis treatment for dogs.

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