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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

Ex: The therapist used acupressure to alleviate the client's muscle tension. 

Le thérapeute a utilisé l'acupression pour soulager la tension musculaire du client.

acupuncture

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

acuponcture

acuponcture

Ex: Acupuncture has been practiced in China for thousands of years. 

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

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

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

Ayurvedic medicine

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

médecine ayurvédique

médecine ayurvédique

chiropractic

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

chiropractie, chiropraxie, chiropratique

chiropractie, chiropraxie, chiropratique

Ex: The chiropractor used gentle chiropractic adjustments to realign the patient's spine and alleviate neck stiffness. 

Le chiropracteur a utilisé des ajustements chiropratiques doux pour réaligner la colonne vertébrale du patient et soulager la raideur de la nuque.

complementary medicine

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

médecine alternative

médecine alternative

faith healing

the treatment of psychological or physical illness through spiritual means

guérison par la foi, guérison par la prière

guérison par la foi, guérison par la prière

fringe medicine

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

médecine douce

médecine douce

herbalism

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

phytothérapie

phytothérapie

holism
holism
[nom]

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

homeopathy

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

homéopathie

homéopathie

Ex: There is ongoing debate in the medical community about whether homeopathy is effective beyond the placebo effect. 

Il y a un débat en cours dans la communauté médicale pour savoir si l'homéopathie est efficace au-delà de l'effet placebo.

massage
massage
[nom]

a therapeutic technique involving muscle manipulation for relaxation and healing

massage

massage

Ex: I scheduled a massage to unwind and relieve stress. 

J'ai programmé un massage pour me détendre et soulager le stress.

to massage
to massage
[verbe]

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

masser

masser

Ex: The physical therapist employed various techniques to massage the injured athlete's leg for rehabilitation. 

Le physiothérapeute a employé diverses techniques pour massage la jambe de l'athlète blessé pour la réhabilitation.

medicine man

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

sorcier, guérisseur

sorcier, guérisseur

naturopathic
naturopathic
[Adjectif]

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

naturopathique

naturopathique

naturopathy

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

naturopathie

naturopathie

osteopathy

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

ostéopathie

ostéopathie

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

reiki
reiki
[nom]

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

reiki

reiki

shiatsu
shiatsu
[nom]

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

médecine traditionnelle

médecine traditionnelle

balneology

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

balnéothérapie

balnéothérapie

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

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

Ex: Lavender essential oil is often used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation and reduce stress. 

L'huile essentielle de lavande est souvent utilisée en aromathérapie pour favoriser la relaxation et réduire le stress.

herbal medicine

the use of plants and their extracts for health benefits

médecine à base de plantes, phytothérapie

médecine à base de plantes, phytothérapie

Ex: My grandmother relies on herbal medicine for natural remedies. 

Ma grand-mère compte sur la médecine à base de plantes pour les remèdes naturels.

hydrotherapeutics

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

hydrothérapeutiques

hydrothérapeutiques

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