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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an alternative therapy in which pressure is put on specific parts of the body with hands and fingers
a method of treatment in which thin needles are inserted in specific spots on the body, originated in China
a method of treatment designed to change movement habits in everyday activities, such as standing, sitting, and moving correctly
any type of treatment such as herbalism, faith healing, etc. that does not follow the usual methods of Western medicine
the ancient Indian medical system that uses traditional methods in contrast to scientific methods of Western medicine
a system of noninvasive therapy that involves pressing and moving a person's joints or spine
a wide range of treatments for medical conditions that fall outside of mainstream healthcare
any method of treatment that is not commonly perceived as being a part of Western medicine
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
a medical system that treats the disease by administering substances that mimic the symptoms of those diseases in healthy persons
a therapeutic technique involving muscle manipulation for relaxation and healing
to press or rub a part of a person's body, typically with the hands, to make them feel refreshed
a person, particularly native American, who is believed to have supernatural powers of healing
treating diseases or conditions utilizing natural agents or physical means, rather than using artificial drugs
a system of treating diseases that avoids drugs and uses natural remedies, such as control of diet, exercise, etc.
a system of therapy that focuses on treating medical disorders with the manipulation and massage of the skeleton and musculature
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
a Japanese healing technique based on the notion that energy can be directed into someone's body by touch
a type of medical treatment, originated from Asia, that involves applying pressure to specific pressure points on the body using the fingers
a type of medical treatment that is primarily based on cultural practices and beliefs from previous generations
the study and use of natural waters and muds for therapeutic purposes, like bathing and drinking for health benefits
a medical treatment given to people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol in order to purge the body of addictive substances
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
the use of plants and their extracts for health benefits
