Complementary And Alternative Medicine: Alternative Healing Therapies

'Complementary And Alternative Medicine' (CAM) incorporates a wide variety of alternative healing therapies, natural remedies and self-help treatments. Health problems can be effectively treated through natural means.

What is complementary medicine? Complementary medicine provides treatment together with conventional medicine.

What is alternative medicine? Alternative medicine is used instead of conventional medicine.

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'Complementary And Alternative Medicine'
can be categorized with the following examples of healing therapies:

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Complete Healing Systems -
Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chinese Herbal Medicine as part of TCM, Acupuncture as part of TCM

Diagnostic Techniques - Iridology, Kinesiology

Mind-Body Medicine - Meditation, Yoga, Hypnotherapy

Manipulative and Body-Based Practices -
Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Massage, Alexander Technique, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Acupressure

Biologically-Based Practices -
Herbal Medicine, Aromatherapy, Nutritional Supplements, Biochemic Tissue Salts, Flower Essences

Energy Medicine - Tai Chi, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch


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