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

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

鍼灸(しんきゅう), 針治療(はりちりょう)
a method of treatment designed to change movement habits in everyday activities, such as standing, sitting, and moving correctly

アレクサンダー・テクニーク, アレクサンダー技法
any type of treatment such as herbalism, faith healing, etc. that does not follow the usual methods of Western medicine

代替医療, ホリスティック医療
the ancient Indian medical system that uses traditional methods in contrast to scientific methods of Western medicine

アーユルヴェーダ医学, アーユルベーダ治療
a system of noninvasive therapy that involves pressing and moving a person's joints or spine

カイロプラクティック, 脊椎矯正療法
a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that fall outside of mainstream healthcare

補完医療, 代替医療
the treatment of psychological or physical illness through spiritual means

信仰療法, 宗教的治療
any method of treatment that is not commonly perceived as being a part of Western medicine

フリンジメディスン, 代替医療
the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants and plant extracts to treat illnesses

ハーバリズム, 薬草療法
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

ホリスム, 全体論
a medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons

ホメオパシー, 同種療法
a therapeutic technique involving muscle manipulation for relaxation and healing

マッサージ, マッサージ療法
to press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed

マッサージする, 揉む
a person, particularly native American, who is believed to have supernatural powers of healing

薬草師(やくそうし), 治療師(ちりょうし)
treating diseases or conditions utilizing natural agents or physical means, rather than using artificial drugs

自然療法の, Naturopathicの
a system of treating diseases that avoids drugs and uses natural remedies, such as control of diet, exercise, etc.

自然療法, ナチュロパシー
a system of therapy that focuses on treating medical disorders with the manipulation and massage of the skeleton and musculature

オステオパシー, 整骨療法
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

リフレクソロジー, 足裏療法
a Japanese healing technique based on the notion that energy can be directed into someone's body by touch

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

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

伝統医療 (でんとういりょう), 伝承医学 (でんしょういがく)
the study and use of natural waters and muds for therapeutic purposes, like bathing and drinking for health benefits

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

解毒, デトックス
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

アロマセラピー, アロマテラピー
the use of plants and their extracts for health benefits

ハーブ医学, 植物療法
the therapeutic use of water in order to treat a disease or injury

水治療(すいちりょう), 水療法(すいりょうほう)
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