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Since I have started researching my topic, (almost 5 weeks ago now. Wow!) I have started becoming increasingly more curious about alternate ways to treat/cure mental illnesses. Alternative medicine and herbal remedies are still used and in some parts of the world, they continue to be the main form of medical treatment.
Alternative medicine includes any form of medical treatment that are used instead of traditional therapy. Some types of alternative medicine include acupuncture, chiropractic medicine, energy therapies, (magnetic field therapy, reiki, therapeutic touch) herbal medicine, and ayurvedic medicine. Although many of these forms of treatment have been proven to be helpful to those suffering both physical and mental illnesses, they are not certified by the FDA and because of this, can be particularly risky. It has been advised that people using various forms of alternative medicine be cautious because they never know what they might be getting themselves into.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture was first used in China many years ago. It involves inserting extremely thin needles (think of the size of one strand of hair) into muscles. It is most commonly used to treat muscular pain and when these needles are inserted into specific points in your body, it can benefit those with chronic pain.
Chiropractic medicine
Chiropractic medicine involves the alignment of the spine. Chiropractors move various parts of the body and make adjustments to the spine in order to bring the spine into alignment and when the spine is in alignment, problems within the body lessen or even go away.
Energy therapy
Energy therapy is very controversial. It revolves around the idea that everybody has an energy field or an aura that surrounds them. Energy therapists treat their patients by using their energy and transferring it to the patient through gentle tapping. Magnetic therapy also falls into the category of energy therapy.
Herbal medicine
Herbal remedies have been used for thousands of years to cure various ailments. Indian tribes and other nomadic groups of ancient times used herbal remedies and other forms of alternative medicine to treat various illnesses. The use of essential oils to treat problems in our body have become very popular.
Ayuvedic medicine
Ayuvedic medicine originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. It revolves around the idea that everything in our universe is connected and everything is made of the same basic 5 elements: space, air, fire, water, and earth. As explained on webmd.com, “These combine in the human body to form three life forces or energies, called doshas. They control how your body works. They are Vata dosha (space and air); Pitta dosha (fire and water); and Kapha dosha (water and earth). Ayuvedic medicine involves manipulating these doshas to achieve maximum physical and mental health.
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