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Medische Wetenschap - Alternatieve medische behandelingen
Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met alternatieve medische behandelingen, zoals "acupunctuur", "holisme" en "shiatsu".
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an alternative therapy in which pressure is put on specific parts of the body with hands and fingers
acupressuur
a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China
acupunctuur, naaldtherapie
a method of treatment designed to change movement habits in everyday activities, such as standing, sitting, and moving correctly
Alexandertechniek, Alexandermethode
any type of treatment such as herbalism, faith healing, etc. that does not follow the usual methods of Western medicine
alternatieve geneeskunde, niet-conventionele geneeskunde
the ancient Indian medical system that uses traditional methods in contrast to scientific methods of Western medicine
ayurvedische geneeskunde, traditionele Indiase geneeskunde
a system of noninvasive therapy that involves pressing and moving a person's joints or spine
chiropractie, manuele therapie
a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that fall outside of mainstream healthcare
complementaire geneeskunde
the treatment of psychological or physical illness through spiritual means
geloofsgenezing, spirituele genezing
any method of treatment that is not commonly perceived as being a part of Western medicine
alternatieve geneeskunde, niet-conventionele geneeskunde
the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants and plant extracts to treat illnesses
kruidengeneeskunde, fytotherapie
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, holistische benadering
a medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons
homeopathie
a therapeutic technique involving muscle manipulation for relaxation and healing
massage
to press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed
masseren, een massage geven
a person, particularly native American, who is believed to have supernatural powers of healing
medicijnman, sjamaan
treating diseases or conditions utilizing natural agents or physical means, rather than using artificial drugs
natuurgeneeskundig
a system of treating diseases that avoids drugs and uses natural remedies, such as control of diet, exercise, etc.
natuurgeneeskunde, natuurlijke geneeskunde
a system of therapy that focuses on treating medical disorders with the manipulation and massage of the skeleton and musculature
osteopathie, manuele therapie
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
reflexologie, reflexzonemassage
a Japanese healing technique based on the notion that energy can be directed into someone's body by touch
een Japanse genezingstechniek gebaseerd op het idee dat energie iemands lichaam kan worden binnengeleid door aanraking, een Japanse therapeutische methode die gebaseerd is op de overdracht van energie door aanraking
a type of medical treatment, originated from Asia, that involves applying pressure to specific pressure points on the body using the fingers
shiatsu, een soort medische behandeling
a type of medical treatment that is primarily based on cultural practices and beliefs from previous generations
traditionele geneeskunde
the study and use of natural waters and muds for therapeutic purposes, like bathing and drinking for health benefits
balneologie, studie en gebruik van natuurlijke wateren en modder voor therapeutische doeleinden
a medical treatment given to people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol in order to purge the body of addictive substances
ontgifting
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
aromatherapie, therapie met etherische oliën
the use of plants and their extracts for health benefits
kruidengeneeskunde, fytotherapie
the therapeutic use of water in order to treat a disease or injury
hydrotherapie, watertherapie
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