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Medicinsk Vetenskap - Alternativa Medicinska Behandlingar

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till alternativa medicinska behandlingar, såsom "akupunktur", "holism" och "shiatsu".

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acupressure
acupressure
[Substantiv]

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

akupressur

akupressur

Ex: The therapist used acupressure to alleviate the client's muscle tension. 
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acupuncture
acupuncture
[Substantiv]

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

akupunktur, nålbehandling

akupunktur, nålbehandling

Ex: She tried acupuncture to relieve her chronic back pain. 
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Alexander technique

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

Alexanderteknik, Alexandermetoden

Alexanderteknik, Alexandermetoden

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alternative medicine

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

alternativ medicin, icke-konventionell medicin

alternativ medicin, icke-konventionell medicin

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Ayurvedic medicine
Ayurvedic medicine
[Substantiv]

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

ayurvedisk medicin, traditionell indisk medicin

ayurvedisk medicin, traditionell indisk medicin

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chiropractic
chiropractic
[Substantiv]

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

kiropraktik, ryggradsbehandling

kiropraktik, ryggradsbehandling

Ex: Mary sought chiropractic treatment to relieve her back pain and improve her posture. 
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complementary medicine

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

komplementär medicin

komplementär medicin

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faith healing
faith healing
[Substantiv]

the treatment of psychological or physical illness through spiritual means

trosbot, andlig helande

trosbot, andlig helande

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fringe medicine
fringe medicine
[Substantiv]

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

alternativ medicin, icke-konventionell medicin

alternativ medicin, icke-konventionell medicin

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herbalism
herbalism
[Substantiv]

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

örtmedicin,  fytoterapi

örtmedicin, fytoterapi

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holism
holism
[Substantiv]

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

holism, holistiskt förhållningssätt

holism, holistiskt förhållningssätt

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homeopathy
homeopathy
[Substantiv]

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

homeopati

homeopati

Ex: Homeopathy is becoming increasingly popular as more people look for natural alternatives to conventional drugs. 
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massage
massage
[Substantiv]

a therapeutic technique involving muscle manipulation for relaxation and healing

massage

massage

Ex: The doctor recommended a neck and shoulder massage for tension relief. 
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to massage

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

massera, ge en massage

massera, ge en massage

Ex: The spa therapist used aromatic oils to massage the client's back, promoting relaxation. 
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medicine man
medicine man
[Substantiv]

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

medicinman, schaman

medicinman, schaman

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naturopathic
naturopathic
[adjektiv]

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

naturpatisk

naturpatisk

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naturopathy
naturopathy
[Substantiv]

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

naturmedicin, naturläkekonst

naturmedicin, naturläkekonst

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osteopathy
osteopathy
[Substantiv]

a system of therapy that focuses on treating medical disorders with the manipulation and massage of the skeleton and musculature

osteopati, manuell terapi

osteopati, manuell terapi

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reflexology
reflexology
[Substantiv]

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

reflexologi, reflexzonmassage

reflexologi, reflexzonmassage

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reiki
reiki
[Substantiv]

a Japanese healing technique based on the notion that energy can be directed into someone's body by touch

en japansk helande teknik som bygger på idén att energi kan riktas in i någons kropp genom beröring, en japansk terapeutisk metod som bygger på överföring av energi genom beröring

en japansk helande teknik som bygger på idén att energi kan riktas in i någons kropp genom beröring, en japansk terapeutisk metod som bygger på överföring av energi genom beröring

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shiatsu
shiatsu
[Substantiv]

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

shiatsu,  en typ av medicinsk behandling

shiatsu, en typ av medicinsk behandling

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traditional medicine

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

traditionell medicin

traditionell medicin

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balneology
balneology
[Substantiv]

the study and use of natural waters and muds for therapeutic purposes, like bathing and drinking for health benefits

balneologi, studiet och användningen av naturliga vatten och lera för terapeutiska ändamål

balneologi, studiet och användningen av naturliga vatten och lera för terapeutiska ändamål

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detoxification
detoxification
[Substantiv]

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

avgiftning

avgiftning

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aromatherapy
aromatherapy
[Substantiv]

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

aromaterapi, terapi med eteriska oljor

aromaterapi, terapi med eteriska oljor

Ex: Aromatherapy involves using essential oils extracted from plants to promote physical and psychological well-being. 
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herbal medicine
herbal medicine
[Substantiv]

the use of plants and their extracts for health benefits

växtmedicin, fytoterapi

växtmedicin, fytoterapi

Ex: The herbal medicine helped alleviate my cold symptoms. 
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hydrotherapeutics
hydrotherapeutics
[Substantiv]

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

hydroterapi, vattenterapi

hydroterapi, vattenterapi

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