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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an alternative therapy in which pressure is put on specific parts of the body with hands and fingers
acupresión
La acupresión se utiliza a menudo para reducir el estrés y promover la relajación.
a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China
acupuntura
El médico recomendó la acupuntura como alternativa a la medicación.
a method of treatment designed to change movement habits in everyday activities, such as standing, sitting, and moving correctly
técnica de Alexander
any type of treatment such as herbalism, faith healing, etc. that does not follow the usual methods of Western medicine
medicina alternativa
the ancient Indian medical system that uses traditional methods in contrast to scientific methods of Western medicine
medicina ayurvédica
a system of noninvasive therapy that involves pressing and moving a person's joints or spine
quiropráctica
La atención quiropraxia se centra en restaurar la alineación y la función adecuadas del sistema musculoesquelético sin necesidad de cirugía o medicación.
a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that fall outside of mainstream healthcare
medicina alternativa
the treatment of psychological or physical illness through spiritual means
curación por fé
any method of treatment that is not commonly perceived as being a part of Western medicine
medicina complementaria
the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants and plant extracts to treat illnesses
herbología
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
a medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons
homeopatía
La homeopatía utiliza sustancias altamente diluidas que los practicantes creen que pueden desencadenar las habilidades naturales de curación del cuerpo.
a therapeutic technique involving muscle manipulation for relaxation and healing
masaje
El masajista utilizó aceites aromáticos durante el relajante masaje.
to press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed
masajear, dar un masaje
Para aliviar el estrés, le pidió a su pareja que le masajeara suavemente los hombros y el cuello.
a person, particularly native American, who is believed to have supernatural powers of healing
curandero
treating diseases or conditions utilizing natural agents or physical means, rather than using artificial drugs
naturopático
a system of treating diseases that avoids drugs and uses natural remedies, such as control of diet, exercise, etc.
naturopatía
a system of therapy that focuses on treating medical disorders with the manipulation and massage of the skeleton and musculature
osteopatía
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
a Japanese healing technique based on the notion that energy can be directed into someone's body by touch
reiki
a type of medical treatment, originated from Asia, that involves applying pressure to specific pressure points on the body using the fingers
shiatsu
a type of medical treatment that is primarily based on cultural practices and beliefs from previous generations
medicina tradicional
the study and use of natural waters and muds for therapeutic purposes, like bathing and drinking for health benefits
balneología
a medical treatment given to people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol in order to purge the body of addictive substances
desintoxicación
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
La aromaterapia se puede experimentar a través de difusores, aceites de masaje, sales de baño y métodos de inhalación.
the use of plants and their extracts for health benefits
medicina herbal, fitoterapia
La lavanda se usa a menudo en medicina herbal por sus propiedades calmantes.
the therapeutic use of water in order to treat a disease or injury
hidroterapia
