Ciência Médica - Tratamentos Médicos Alternativos
Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas a tratamentos médicos alternativos, como "acupuntura", "holismo" e "shiatsu".
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an alternative therapy in which pressure is put on specific parts of the body with hands and fingers
acupressão
Muitas pessoas recorrem à acupressão como uma alternativa natural à medicação.
a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China
acupuntura, acuponctura
A acupuntura envolve a inserção de agulhas finas em pontos específicos do corpo.
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, terapias alternativas
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, quiroprática
Estudos de pesquisa mostraram que o tratamento quiropraxia pode ser eficaz no tratamento de condições como dor lombar, dores de cabeça e ciática.
a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that fall outside of mainstream healthcare
medicina complementar
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 alternativa, medicina não convencional
the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants and plant extracts to treat illnesses
herbalismo, fitoterapia
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, abordagem holística
a medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons
homeopatia
A homeopatia usa substâncias altamente diluídas que os praticantes acreditam poder desencadear as habilidades naturais de cura do corpo.
a therapeutic technique involving muscle manipulation for relaxation and healing
massagem
A clínica esportiva fornece massagens aos atletas para recuperação muscular.
to press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed
massagear, fazer uma massagem
Para aliviar o estresse, ela pediu ao parceiro para massagear suavemente seus ombros e pescoço.
a person, particularly native American, who is believed to have supernatural powers of healing
homem medicina, xamã
treating diseases or conditions utilizing natural agents or physical means, rather than using artificial drugs
naturopático
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, terapia manual
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, massagem de zonas reflexas
a Japanese healing technique based on the notion that energy can be directed into someone's body by touch
uma técnica de cura japonesa baseada na noção de que a energia pode ser direcionada para o corpo de alguém através do toque, um método terapêutico japonês que se baseia na transmissão de energia através do contato
a type of medical treatment, originated from Asia, that involves applying pressure to specific pressure points on the body using the fingers
shiatsu, um tipo de tratamento médico
a type of medical treatment that is primarily based on cultural practices and beliefs from previous generations
medicina tradicional
the study and use of natural waters and muds for therapeutic purposes, like bathing and drinking for health benefits
balneologia, estudo e uso de águas e lamas naturais para fins terapêuticos
a medical treatment given to people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol in order to purge the body of addictive substances
desintoxicação
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 com óleos essenciais
Os praticantes da aromaterapia acreditam que diferentes aromas podem afetar o humor, as emoções e até a saúde física.
the use of plants and their extracts for health benefits
medicina herbal, fitoterapia
A medicina herbal enfatiza as propriedades curativas das plantas para várias questões de saúde.
the therapeutic use of water in order to treat a disease or injury
hidroterapia, terapia com água
