Track 01: Natural Products & Herbal Medicine

Natural Product Development mainly focuses on the need for
less expensive alternative therapies, especially in the treatment of chronic
illnesses. It also involves the use of natural products in a drug-discovery or
development program. The World Health Organization has been promoting
traditional medicine as a source of less expensive, comprehensive medical care,
especially in developing countries. The main goal is to fully exploit the
biosynthetic and therapeutic potential of untapped biodiversity for drug
discovery. Many well-known drugs listed in the modern pharmacopoeia have their
origins in nature
Herbal medicine differs from conventional medicine in its
use of whole plants, generally as an unpurified extract; herb combining
(polypharmacy); and diagnostic principles based on treating "underlying
causes"
Track 02: Traditional Chinese Medicine

Herbal medicine differs from conventional medicine in its
use of whole plants, generally as an unpurified extract; herb combining
(polypharmacy); and diagnostic principles based on treating "underlying
causes"
Traditional Chinese medicine is a system of medicine partly
based on the idea that an energy, called qi (say "chee"), flows along
pathways in the body called meridians. In this belief, if the flow of qi along
these meridians is blocked or unbalanced, illness can occur. In China, doctors
have practiced traditional
Chinese medicine for
thousands of years, and it is gaining in popularity in many Western countries.
Track 03: Acupuncture & Acupressure

Acupressure is
similar in practice to acupuncture (see below), only no needles are involved.
Practitioners use their hands, elbows, or feet to apply pressure to specific
points along the body's "meridians" According to the theory behind
acupressure, meridians are channels that carry life energy throughout the body.
The reasoning holds that illness can occur when one of these meridians is blocked
or out of balance; acupressure is thought to relieve blockages so energy can
flow freely again, restoring wellness. More research is needed, but pilot
studies have found positive results: Acupressure might decrease nausea for
chemotherapy patients and reduce anxiety in people scheduled to have surgery
Acupuncture may
immediately bring needles to mind, the term actually describes an array of
procedures that stimulate specific points on the body. The best-known variety
consists of penetrating the skin with thin needles controlled by a practitioner
or electrical stimulation, and it's currently used by millions of Americans
each year. Despite its popularity, controversy over acupuncture's efficacy
abounds. Some studies find it helpful for chronic pain and depression, but
evidence on all counts is mixed Trusted Source Trusted Source
Track 04: Alternative Medicine
Alternative treatments
include diet and exercise, chemicals, herbs, devices, and manual
procedures. These are not part of the science-based healthcare system, but
these are having healing effects as scientific medicine alternative treatments
are complementary methods that improves the efficacy of the treatment. Evidence
show that certain complementary therapies can help to control some symptoms of
cancer and treatment side effects.
Track 05: Ayurveda Medicine

Also known as Ayurveda,
Ayurvedic medicine originated
in India and has been around for thousands of years. Practitioners use a
variety of techniques, including herbs, massage, and specialized diets, with
the intent of balancing the body, mind, and spirit to promote overall wellness.
Studies of Ayurveda are few and far between (perhaps because the practice
includes such a wide variety of treatments), so it's difficult to determine how
effective it is as a treatment system (But the fact that the treatment system
has persisted for so many years suggests it's got something going for it).
Track 06: Homeopathy Medicine

Homeopathy functions
in much the same way as a vaccine It's based on the principle of treating
"like with like" meaning a substance that causes adverse reactions
when taken in large doses can be used-in small amounts-to treat those same
symptoms. (This concept is sometimes used in conventional medicine, as well for
example, Ritalin is a stimulant used to treat patients with ADHD.) Homeopaths
gather extensive background information on patients before prescribing a highly
diluted substance, usually in liquid or tablet form, to jumpstart the body's
natural systems of healing. There's some clinical evidence that homeopathy is
more effective than placebos, though more research is needed to determine its
efficacy
Track 07: Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic medicine
is premised on the healing power of nature. Naturopathic doctors are
trained in both conventional and alternative medicines, and seek to understand
the cause of a condition by exploring its mental, physical, and spiritual
manifestations in a given patient Trusted Source. Naturopathy typically
involves a variety of treatment techniques including nutrition, behavioral
changes, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and acupuncture. Because it involves so
many different therapies, it's difficult to design studies that specifically
target naturopathy's effectiveness. That said, one study that evaluated the practice
for low back pain found positive results.
Track 08: Aromatherapy & Balneotherapy

Aromatherapy
uses essential oils (concentrated extracts from the roots, leaves,
seeds, or blossoms of plants) to promote healing. The oils can be inhaled,
massaged into the skin or (in rare cases) taken by mouth, and each has a
specific purpose: Some are used to treat inflammation or infections; others are
used to promote relaxation. Studies suggest aromatherapy might reduce pain,
depression, and anxiety, but more research is needed to fully determine its
uses and benefit
Also known as
hydrotherapy, balneotherapy
involves the use of water for therapeutic purposes, and it dates as far
back as 1700 B.C.E. It's based on the idea that water benefits the skin and
might treat a range of conditions from acne to pain, swelling, and anxiety:
practitioners use mudpacks, douches, and wraps in attempts to reap agua's
rewards. Proponents of the therapy cite findings that water might boost
people's immune systems, though research on balneotherapy's effectiveness
remains inconclusive
Track 09: Biofeedback & Reflexology
Reflexology involves applying pressure to specific areas on
the feet, hands, or ears. The theory is that these points correspond to
different body organs and systems; pressing them is believed to positively
affect these organs and a person's overall health. (For example, applying
pressure to a spot on the arch of the foot is believed to benefit bladder
function.) A person can either use reflexology on her or his self, or enlist
the help of a reflexologist. Millions of people around the world use the
therapy to complement conventional treatments for conditions including anxiety,
cancer, diabetes, kidney function, and asthma. Some studies have found that
reflexology can improve respiratory function in breast cancer patients, reduce
fatigue, and improve sleep but other studies have reached less definitive
conclusions
Track 10: Aromatherapy & Balneotherapy
Aromatherapy uses essential oils (concentrated extracts from
the roots, leaves, seeds, or blossoms of plants) to promote healing. The oils
can be inhaled, massaged into the skin or (in rare cases) taken by mouth, and
each has a specific purpose: Some are used to treat inflammation or infections;
others are used to promote relaxation. Studies suggest aromatherapy might
reduce pain, depression, and anxiety, but more research is needed to fully
determine its uses and benefit
Also known as hydrotherapy, balneotherapy involves the use
of water for therapeutic purposes, and it dates as far back as 1700 B.C.E. It's
based on the idea that water benefits the skin and might treat a range of conditions
from acne to pain, swelling, and anxiety; practitioners use mudpacks, douches,
and wraps in attempts to reap agua's rewards. Proponents of the therapy cite
findings that water might boost people's immune systems, though research on
balneotherapy's effectiveness remains inconclusive
Track 11: Biofeedback & Reflexology
Reflexology involves
applying pressure to specific areas on the feet, hands, or ears. The theory is
that these points correspond to different body organs and systems; pressing
them is believed to positively affect these organs and a person's overall
health. (For example, applying pressure to a spot on the arch of the foot is
believed to benefit bladder function.) A person can either use reflexology on
her or his self, or enlist the help of a reflexologist. Millions of people
around the world use the therapy to complement conventional treatments for
conditions including anxiety, cancer, diabetes, kidney function, and asthma.
Some studies have found that reflexology can improve respiratory function in
breast cancer patients, reduce fatigue, and improve sleep but other studies
have reached less definitive conclusions
Also known as hydrotherapy, balneotherapy involves the use
of water for therapeutic purposes, and it dates as far back as 1700 B.C.E. It's
based on the idea that water benefits the skin and might treat a range of
conditions from acne to pain, swelling, and anxiety; practitioners use
mudpacks, douches, and wraps in attempts to reap agua's rewards. Proponents of
the therapy cite findings that water might boost people's immune systems,
though research on balneotherapy's effectiveness remains inconclusive
Track 12: Chiropractic & Reiki
Reiki is
a form of energy healing based on the idea that a "life force energy'
flows through everyone's body. According to this philosophy, sickness and
stress are indications that life force energy is low, while energy, health, and
happiness signify a strong life force. In a Reiki session, a practitioner seeks
to 'transfer' life energy to the client by placing their hands lightly on the
client's body or a slight distance away from the body (Reiki can also be
performed long-distance). The purpose is to promote relaxation, speed healing,
reduce pain, and generally improve the client's wellbeing. For the most part,
there's no regulation for Reiki practitioners. Studies of the practice's
efficacy are varied: Some find therapeutic touch to be an effective form of
treatment; some don't Trusted Source
Chiropractic is pretty widely accepted in the medical community,
and thus qualifies more as a "complementary" medicine than an
alternative one. The practice focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems,
including pain in the back, neck, joints, arms, legs, and head. The most common
procedure performed by chiropractors is 'spinal manipulation' (aka an
'adjustment'), which involves applying controlled force (typically the
chiropractor's hands) to joints that have become 'hypomobile' The idea is that
joints' movements become restricted when surrounding tissues are injured either
during a single event (tweaking a muscle during a weight-lifting session) or
through repetitive stress (sitting with poor posture for extended periods).
Chiropractic adjustments of the affected area are intended to restore mobility
and loosen the muscles, allowing the tissues to heal and the pain to resolve.
Studies of chiropractic generally affirm its efficacy, with research suggesting
the practice can decrease pain and improve physical functioning
Track 13: Physiotherapy & treatment
Physiotherapy
is the treatment of injury, disease and disorders through physical
methods-such as exercise, massage, and manipulation and other treatments-over
medication and surgery.
Physiotherapists are highly trained health professionals who
provide treatment for people suffering from physical problems arising from
injury, disease, illness and ageing. Their aim is to improve a person's quality
of life by using a variety of treatments to alleviate pain and restore function
or, in the case of permanent injury or disease, to lessen the effects of any
dysfunction.
Musculoskeletal
which is also called orthopedic physiotherapy and is used to
treat conditions such as sprains, back pain, arthritis, strains, incontinence,
bursitis, posture problems, sport and workplace injuries, plus reduced
mobility. Rehabilitation following surgery is also included within this
category.
Neurological- This is used to treat disorders of the nervous
system including strokes, spinal cord injuries, acquired brain injuries,
multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease. It can also be used for
rehabilitation following brain surgery.
Cardiothoracic
is the name given to the treatment of used asthma, chronic bronchitis,
emphysema and other cardio-respiratory disorders.
Track 14: Arabic & Unani Medicine
Unani solution,
additionally called Unani tibb, Arabian prescription, or Islamic
pharmaceutical, a customary arrangement of recuperating and wellbeing support
saw in South Asia. The inceptions of Unani medication are found in the tenets
of the old Greek doctors Hippocrates and Galen. As a field, it was later
created and refined through precise trial by the Arabs, most noticeably by
Muslim researcher doctor Avicenna. Amid the Caliphate (the political-religious
Muslim express that started in 632 ce), the majority of Greek information was
converted into Arabic,
some portion of that learning being the standards of pharmaceutical. With extra
commitments of restorative astuteness from different parts of the Middle East
and South Asia, Unani solution came to be referred to likewise as Arabian,
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