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acupressure
/ˈækəpɹˌɛʃɚ/
noun
an alternative therapy in which pressure is put on specific parts of the body with hands and fingers
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acupuncture
/ˈækjuˌpəŋktʃɝ/
noun
a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China
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Alexander technique
/ˌælɪɡzˈændɚ tɛknˈiːk/
noun
a method of treatment designed to change movement habits in everyday activities, such as standing, sitting, and moving correctly
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alternative medicine
/ɔːltˈɜːnətˌɪv mˈɛdəsən/
noun
any type of treatment such as herbalism, faith healing, etc. that does not follow the usual methods of Western medicine
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Ayurvedic medicine
/ˌaɪɚvˈɛdɪk mˈɛdəsən/
noun
the ancient Indian medical system that uses traditional methods in contrast to scientific methods of Western medicine
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chiropractic
/ˌkaɪɹoʊˈpɹæktɪk/
noun
a system of noninvasive therapy that involves pressing and moving a person's joints or spine
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complementary medicine
/kˌɑːmplɪmˈɛntɚɹi mˈɛdəsən/
noun
a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that fall outside of mainstream healthcare
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faith healing
/fˈeɪθ hˈiːlɪŋ/
noun
the treatment of psychological or physical illness through spiritual means
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fringe medicine
/fɹˈɪndʒ mˈɛdəsən/
noun
‌any method of treatment that is not commonly perceived as being a part of Western medicine
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herbalism
/hˈɜːbəlˌɪzəm/
noun
the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants and plant extracts to treat illnesses
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holism
/hˈoʊlɪzəm/
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
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homeopathy
/ˌhoʊmioʊˈpæθi/
noun
a medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons
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massage
/məˈsɑʒ/
noun
a therapeutic technique involving muscle manipulation for relaxation and healing
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to massage
/məˈsɑʒ/
verb
to press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed
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medicine man
/mˈɛdəsən mˈæn/
noun
a person, particularly native American, who is believed to have supernatural powers of healing
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naturopathic
/nˌeɪtʃɚɹəpˈæθɪk/
adjective
‌treating diseases or conditions utilizing natural agents or physical means, rather than using artificial drugs
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naturopathy
/nˌeɪtʃɚɹˈɑːpəθi/
noun
a system of treating diseases that avoids drugs and uses natural remedies, such as control of diet, exercise, etc.
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naturopathy
/nˌeɪtʃɚɹˈɑːpəθi/
noun
a system of treating diseases that avoids drugs and uses natural remedies, such as control of diet, exercise, etc.
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osteopathy
/ˌɑːstɪˈɑːpəθi/
noun
a system of therapy that focuses on treating medical disorders with the manipulation and massage of the skeleton and musculature
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reflexology
/ɹɪflɪksˈɑːlədʒi/
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
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reiki
/ˈɹeɪki/
noun
a Japanese healing technique based on the notion that energy can be directed into someone's body by touch
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shiatsu
/ʃˈaɪətsˌuː/
noun
a type of medical treatment, originated from Asia, that involves applying pressure to specific pressure points on the body using the fingers
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traditional medicine
/tɹɐdˈɪʃənəl mˈɛdəsən/
noun
a type of medical treatment that is primarily based on cultural practices and beliefs from previous generations
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balneology
/bˌælnɪˈɑːlədʒi/
noun
the scientific study of the effects of unusual environmental stress on human beings
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detoxification
/dɪˌtɑksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
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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aromatherapy
/əˌɹoʊməˈθɝəpi/
noun
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
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herbal medicine
/hˈɜːbəl mˈɛdəsən/
noun
the use of plants and their extracts for health benefits
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hydrotherapeutics
/hˌaɪdɹoʊθˌɛɹɐpjˈuːɾɪks/
noun
the therapeutic use of water in order to treat a disease or injury
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