La science médicale - Traitements médicaux alternatifs

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

acupression

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

acupuncture

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

technique Alexander

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

médecine alternative

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

médecine ayurvédique

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

chiropratique

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

médecine complémentaire

the treatment of psychological or physical illness through spiritual means

guérison par la foi

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

médecine marginale

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

herboristerie

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

holisme

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

homéopathie

a therapeutic technique involving muscle manipulation for relaxation and healing

massage

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

massager

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

homme médecine

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

naturopathique

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

naturopathie

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

ostéopathie

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

réflexologie

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

médecine traditionnelle

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

balnéologie

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

désintoxication

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

aromathérapie

the use of plants and their extracts for health benefits

médecine herbale

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

hydrothérapie