Alternative medicine
Alternative medicine is the collective term for therapies that take a different approach to curing illness from orthodox medicine. Some, such as acupuncture, are ancient, others, such as homeopathy, date from the 19th century. Some therapies are now used instead of , or alongside, conventional medicine.
Acupuncture
This ancient Chinese therapy involves treating disease by sticking needles in the skin at particular points, called meridians. Insertion of the needles controls the flow of Qi (vital energy) along meridian, restoring good health.
Homeopathy
Homeopaths give patients dilute forms of natural substance that, if undiluted, would produce symptoms of the disease in healthy people. This is believed to boost the body’s natural defence system and its healing abilities.
Reflexology
Reflexology is based on the theory that each part of the foot is linked to a specific area of the body. By massaging and manipulating the foot, reflexologists aim to stimulate the body into healing itself or relieving pain.
Alternative medicine is the collective term for therapies that take a different approach to curing illness from orthodox medicine. Some, such as acupuncture, are ancient, others, such as homeopathy, date from the 19th century. Some therapies are now used instead of , or alongside, conventional medicine.
Acupuncture
This ancient Chinese therapy involves treating disease by sticking needles in the skin at particular points, called meridians. Insertion of the needles controls the flow of Qi (vital energy) along meridian, restoring good health.
Homeopathy
Homeopaths give patients dilute forms of natural substance that, if undiluted, would produce symptoms of the disease in healthy people. This is believed to boost the body’s natural defence system and its healing abilities.
Reflexology
Reflexology is based on the theory that each part of the foot is linked to a specific area of the body. By massaging and manipulating the foot, reflexologists aim to stimulate the body into healing itself or relieving pain.
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