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 Alternative Medicine
Treatments which do not use conventional mode to treat and cure diseases are called Alternative Medicine. The scientific basis of some of this treatment has not been established. But it has been quite effective in curing various ailments Alternative Medicine has gained wide acceptance, the world wide, especially in third world countries.
Some Alternative Medical systems are
- Ayurveda
- Chiropractic
- Herbal
- Homeopathy
- Naturopathy Medicine
- Osteopathy
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Unani
- Ayurveda is an ancient system of treatment from India. Herbs and herb extracts are used as medicines in this form of treatment.
- Chiropractic treatment is based on the belief that 95% of the body’s ailment is due to spinal disorder. The treatment is based on spinal adjustments
- Herbal treatment uses plant parts for treatment
- Homeopathy treats patients on medicines which are dilute doses of similar disease causing chemicals. It is traces its root to Germany
- Naturopathy Medicine helps diseased body to recover by assisting its innate capacity.
- Osteopathy is a system based on manipulative techniques.
- Unani treatment is based on the healing property of honey.
As these methods of treatments are comparatively cheap, they have become popular over the years.
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