Ciência Médica - Tratamentos Médicos Alternativos

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

acupressão

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

acupuntura

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

técnica Alexander, método Alexander

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

medicina alternativa, medicina não convencional

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

medicina ayurvédica, medicina tradicional indiana

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

quiropraxia, tratamento quiroprático

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

medicina complementar, medicina alternativa

the treatment of psychological or physical illness through spiritual means

cura pela fé, cura espiritual

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

medicina marginal, medicina alternativa

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

fitoterapia, herbolária

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

holismo

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

homeopatia, medicina homeopática

a therapeutic technique involving muscle manipulation for relaxation and healing

massagem, massoterapia

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

massagear, esfregar

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

homem da medicina, xamã

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

naturopático, medicina naturopática

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

naturopatia, medicina natural

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

reflexologia

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 tradicional, medicina popular

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

desintoxicação, detoxificação

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

aromaterapia, terapia aromática

the use of plants and their extracts for health benefits

medicina herbal, fitoterapia

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

hidroterapia, terapia com água