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Ciencia Médica - Tratamientos Médicos Alternativos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con tratamientos médicos alternativos, como "acupuntura", "holismo" y "shiatsu".

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acupressure
acupressure
[Sustantivo]

an alternative therapy in which pressure is put on specific parts of the body with hands and fingers

acupresión

acupresión

Ex: The therapist used acupressure to alleviate the client's muscle tension. 
acupuncture
acupuncture
[Sustantivo]

a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China

acupuntura

acupuntura

Ex: She tried acupuncture to relieve her chronic back pain. 
Alexander technique

a method of treatment designed to change movement habits in everyday activities, such as standing, sitting, and moving correctly

técnica de Alexander

técnica de Alexander

alternative medicine

any type of treatment such as herbalism, faith healing, etc. that does not follow the usual methods of Western medicine

medicina alternativa

medicina alternativa

Ayurvedic medicine
Ayurvedic medicine
[Sustantivo]

the ancient Indian medical system that uses traditional methods in contrast to scientific methods of Western medicine

medicina ayurvédica

medicina ayurvédica

chiropractic
chiropractic
[Sustantivo]

a system of noninvasive therapy that involves pressing and moving a person's joints or spine

quiropráctica

quiropráctica

Ex: Mary sought chiropractic treatment to relieve her back pain and improve her posture. 
complementary medicine

a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that fall outside of mainstream healthcare

medicina alternativa

medicina alternativa

faith healing
faith healing
[Sustantivo]

the treatment of psychological or physical illness through spiritual means

curación por fé

curación por fé

fringe medicine
fringe medicine
[Sustantivo]

‌any method of treatment that is not commonly perceived as being a part of Western medicine

medicina complementaria

medicina complementaria

herbalism
herbalism
[Sustantivo]

the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants and plant extracts to treat illnesses

herbología

herbología

holism
holism
[Sustantivo]

a medical approach in which a person should be considered as a whole, considering all the aspects and not just the symptoms of the disease

holismo

holismo

homeopathy
homeopathy
[Sustantivo]

a medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons

homeopatía

homeopatía

Ex: Homeopathy is becoming increasingly popular as more people look for natural alternatives to conventional drugs. 
massage
massage
[Sustantivo]

a therapeutic technique involving muscle manipulation for relaxation and healing

masaje

masaje

Ex: The doctor recommended a neck and shoulder massage for tension relief. 
to massage
to massage
[Verbo]

to press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed

masajear, dar un masaje

masajear, dar un masaje

Ex: The spa therapist used aromatic oils to massage the client's back, promoting relaxation. 
medicine man
medicine man
[Sustantivo]

a person, particularly native American, who is believed to have supernatural powers of healing

curandero

curandero

naturopathic
naturopathic
[Adjetivo]

‌treating diseases or conditions utilizing natural agents or physical means, rather than using artificial drugs

naturopático

naturopático

naturopathy
naturopathy
[Sustantivo]

a system of treating diseases that avoids drugs and uses natural remedies, such as control of diet, exercise, etc.

naturopatía

naturopatía

osteopathy
osteopathy
[Sustantivo]

a system of therapy that focuses on treating medical disorders with the manipulation and massage of the skeleton and musculature

osteopatía

osteopatía

reflexology
reflexology
[Sustantivo]

a type of massage that involves applying different amounts of pressure to specific points on the feet or hands in order to relieve tension or to alleviate pain

reflexología

reflexología

reiki
reiki
[Sustantivo]

a Japanese healing technique based on the notion that energy can be directed into someone's body by touch

reiki

reiki

shiatsu
shiatsu
[Sustantivo]

a type of medical treatment, originated from Asia, that involves applying pressure to specific pressure points on the body using the fingers

shiatsu

shiatsu

traditional medicine

a type of medical treatment that is primarily based on cultural practices and beliefs from previous generations

medicina tradicional

medicina tradicional

balneology
balneology
[Sustantivo]

the study and use of natural waters and muds for therapeutic purposes, like bathing and drinking for health benefits

balneología

balneología

detoxification
detoxification
[Sustantivo]

a medical treatment given to people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol in order to purge the body of addictive substances

desintoxicación

desintoxicación

aromatherapy
aromatherapy
[Sustantivo]

a type of treatment in which natural oils that smell sweet are rubbed on the body or their smell is breathed in to improve physical or mental health

aromaterapia

aromaterapia

Ex: Aromatherapy involves using essential oils extracted from plants to promote physical and psychological well-being. 
herbal medicine
herbal medicine
[Sustantivo]

the use of plants and their extracts for health benefits

medicina herbal, fitoterapia

medicina herbal, fitoterapia

Ex: The herbal medicine helped alleviate my cold symptoms. 
hydrotherapeutics
hydrotherapeutics
[Sustantivo]

the therapeutic use of water in order to treat a disease or injury

hidroterapia

hidroterapia

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