Science Médicale - Traitements Médicaux Alternatifs
Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux traitements médicaux alternatifs, tels que "acupuncture", "holisme" et "shiatsu".
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an alternative therapy in which pressure is put on specific parts of the body with hands and fingers

digipuncture
Le thérapeute a utilisé l'acupression pour soulager la tension musculaire du client.
a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China

acuponcture
L'acupuncture est pratiquée en Chine depuis des milliers d'années.
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 douce
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

chiropractie, chiropraxie, chiropratique
Le chiropracteur a utilisé des ajustements chiropratiques doux pour réaligner la colonne vertébrale du patient et soulager la raideur de la nuque.
a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that fall outside of mainstream healthcare

médecine alternative
the treatment of psychological or physical illness through spiritual means

guérison par la foi, guérison par la prière
any method of treatment that is not commonly perceived as being a part of Western medicine

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

phytothérapie
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
Il y a un débat en cours dans la communauté médicale pour savoir si l'homéopathie est efficace au-delà de l'effet placebo.
a therapeutic technique involving muscle manipulation for relaxation and healing

massage
J'ai programmé un massage pour me détendre et soulager le stress.
to press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed

masser
Le physiothérapeute a employé diverses techniques pour massage la jambe de l'athlète blessé pour la réhabilitation.
a person, particularly native American, who is believed to have supernatural powers of healing

sorcier, guérisseur
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

balnéothérapie
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
L'huile essentielle de lavande est souvent utilisée en aromathérapie pour favoriser la relaxation et réduire le stress.
the use of plants and their extracts for health benefits

médecine à base de plantes, phytothérapie
Ma grand-mère compte sur la médecine à base de plantes pour les remèdes naturels.
the therapeutic use of water in order to treat a disease or injury

hydrothérapeutiques
