Guide To Common Forms Of Alternative Therapy

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a medical practice most often used in conjunction with conventional treatment. The goal of acupuncture is to stimulate portions of the body to help treat health conditions or alleviate pain. Most acupuncture treatments are completed through a needle that penetrates the skin. Acupuncture has been used in China for thousands of years. In recent years, researchers in the United States and Europe have found evidence indicating acupuncture has moderate effectiveness in the treatment of nausea and pain. One analysis of studies that encompassed almost eighteen thousand patients showed acupuncture helps treat chronic pain. Because of this, it's used as a legitimate referral option for patients with chronic pain. In addition, studies are being conducted regarding the efficacy of acupuncture on cancer treatment-related symptoms, anxiety, and depression. There's not a lot of medical evidence indicating acupuncture can treat specified health conditions like liver diseases or diabetes. Acupuncture is often recommended for patients undergoing chemotherapy, since the practice appears effective in reducing both nausea and pain related to chemotherapy.

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Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a system of medicine centered around the belief that the human body is capable of curing itself. Individuals who practice homeopathy use small amounts of naturally-occurring substances rather than conventional medicine. The belief is that these minerals and plants are capable of stimulating the healing process. Though this type of medicine is common in countries throughout Europe, it's not very popular with individuals in the United States. The basic tenet of homeopathy is the theory 'like can cure like.' If something causes symptoms in healthy individuals, it's thought to be able to treat illnesses with similar symptoms by triggering the natural defenses of the body. One example would be the way red onion causes the eyes to water, and because of this, it is used in homeopathic treatments for allergy symptoms. Homeopaths weaken the strength of different ingredients by adding alcohol or water. Some other treatments might include ingredients like white arsenic, arnica, crushed whole bees, and poison ivy. Homeopathic remedies can be bought over-the-counter from health food stores and drugstores.

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