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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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acupressure

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

digipuncture

digipuncture

[nom]
acupuncture

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

acuponcture

acuponcture

[nom]
Alexander technique

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

technique Alexander

technique Alexander

[nom]
alternative medicine

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

médecine douce

médecine douce

[nom]
Ayurvedic medicine

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

médecine ayurvédique

médecine ayurvédique

[nom]
chiropractic

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

chiropractie

chiropractie

[nom]
complementary medicine

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

médecine alternative

médecine alternative

[nom]
faith healing

the treatment of psychological or physical illness through spiritual means

guérison par la foi

guérison par la foi

[nom]
fringe medicine

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

médecine douce

médecine douce

[nom]
herbalism

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

phytothérapie

phytothérapie

[nom]
holism

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

holisme

[nom]
homeopathy

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

homéopathie

homéopathie

[nom]
massage

a therapeutic technique involving muscle manipulation for relaxation and healing

massage

massage

[nom]
to massage

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

masser

masser

[verbe]
medicine man

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

sorcier

sorcier

[nom]
naturopathic

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

naturopathique

naturopathique

[Adjectif]
naturopathy

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

naturopathie

naturopathie

[nom]
osteopathy

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

ostéopathie

ostéopathie

[nom]
reflexology

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

réflexologie

[nom]
reiki

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

reiki

reiki

[nom]
shiatsu

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

shiatsu

shiatsu

[nom]
traditional medicine

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

médecine traditionnelle

médecine traditionnelle

[nom]
balneology

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

balnéothérapie

balnéothérapie

[nom]
detoxification

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

désintoxication

désintoxication

[nom]
aromatherapy

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

aromathérapie

[nom]
herbal medicine

the use of plants and their extracts for health benefits

[nom]
hydrotherapeutics

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

hydrothérapeutiques

hydrothérapeutiques

[nom]
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