Scienza Medica - Trattamenti medici alternativi
Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative ai trattamenti medici alternativi, come "agopuntura", "olismo" e "shiatsu".
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an alternative therapy in which pressure is put on specific parts of the body with hands and fingers
digitopressione
a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China
agopuntura
a method of treatment designed to change movement habits in everyday activities, such as standing, sitting, and moving correctly
Tecnica di 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 ayurvedica
a system of noninvasive therapy that involves pressing and moving a person's joints or spine
chiropratica
a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that fall outside of mainstream healthcare
medicina complementare
the treatment of psychological or physical illness through spiritual means
guarire con fede
any method of treatment that is not commonly perceived as being a part of Western medicine
medicina complementare
the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants and plant extracts to treat illnesses
erboristeria
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
olismo
a medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons
omeopatia
a therapeutic technique involving muscle manipulation for relaxation and healing
massaggio
to press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed
massaggiare
a person, particularly native American, who is believed to have supernatural powers of healing
uomo di medicina
treating diseases or conditions utilizing natural agents or physical means, rather than using artificial drugs
naturopatica
a system of treating diseases that avoids drugs and uses natural remedies, such as control of diet, exercise, etc.
a system of therapy that focuses on treating medical disorders with the manipulation and massage of the skeleton and musculature
osteopatia
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
riflessologia
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 tradizionale
the study and use of natural waters and muds for therapeutic purposes, like bathing and drinking for health benefits
balneologia
a medical treatment given to people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol in order to purge the body of addictive substances
disintossicazione
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
aromatico
the therapeutic use of water in order to treat a disease or injury
idroterapia