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Words Related to Medical Science - Alternative Medical Treatments
Here you will learn some English words related to alternative medical treatments, such as "acupuncture", "holism", and "shiatsu".
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acupressure
[noun]
an alternative therapy in which pressure is put on specific parts of the body with hands and fingers
Alexander technique
[noun]
a method of treatment designed to change movement habits in everyday activities, such as standing, sitting, and moving correctly
alternative medicine
[noun]
any type of treatment such as herbalism, faith healing, etc. that does not follow the usual methods of Western medicine
Ayurvedic medicine
[noun]
the ancient Indian medical system that uses traditional methods in contrast to scientific methods of Western medicine
complementary medicine
[noun]
a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that fall outside of mainstream healthcare
faith healing
[noun]
the treatment of psychological or physical illness through spiritual means
fringe medicine
[noun]
any method of treatment that is not commonly perceived as being a part of Western medicine
herbalism
[noun]
the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants and plant extracts to treat illnesses
holism
[noun]
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
homeopathy
[noun]
a medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons
medicine man
[noun]
a person, particularly native American, who is believed to have supernatural powers of healing
naturopathic
[adjective]
treating diseases or conditions utilizing natural agents or physical means, rather than using artificial drugs
naturopathy
[noun]
a system of treating diseases that avoids drugs and uses natural remedies, such as control of diet, exercise, etc.
naturopathy
[noun]
a system of treating diseases that avoids drugs and uses natural remedies, such as control of diet, exercise, etc.
osteopathy
[noun]
a system of therapy that focuses on treating medical disorders with the manipulation and massage of the skeleton and musculature
reflexology
[noun]
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
reiki
[noun]
a Japanese healing technique based on the notion that energy can be directed into someone's body by touch
traditional medicine
[noun]
a type of medical treatment that is primarily based on cultural practices and beliefs from previous generations
balneology
[noun]
the scientific study of the effects of unusual environmental stress on human beings
detoxification
[noun]
a medical treatment given to people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol in order to purge the body of addictive substances
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