Alternative Therapies
The Symptoms Of Chronic Otitis
Otitis is an inflammation of the ear. Depending on the location of inflammation have otitis external, which is one in which the ear canal becomes inflamed because in most cases by a bacterial infection.
When the middle ear is inflamed which we called otitis media, mostly due to dysfunction of the eustachian tube that is attacked by bacteria and viruses causing acute or chronic. Read the rest of this entry »
The Symptoms Of Cold Sores Or Oral Herpes
Cold sores or oral herpes is caused by a virus that affects the majority of cases the lip but also can produce symptoms within the mouth and nose. The herpes simplex virus type 1 is responsible for this type of herpes and contagious.
The big problem with this virus is that a high percentage of the population is infected but asymptomatic, that is not suffering from the symptoms and not know it’s bearer, and its transmission is very simple (fluid exchange a kiss, using of everyday utensils such as cutlery, glasses, etc.) it should not be alarmed, as it is a virus so widespread that almost all of the people and bears. Read the rest of this entry »
Remedies And Treatment Of Heel Spur
A heel spur is a bony protuberance that is located in a heel bone called the calcareous. This is a calcification due to chronic inflammation in the plantar fascia at the height of the calcareous. The plantar fascia is a set of tendons and fibrous tissue that attaches to the heel or heel and joins the base of the toes.
When there is overweight, poorly supported by walking or making efforts to overload these tissues become inflamed, the inflammation when it is chronic calcifying end and forming the scar. Read the rest of this entry »
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Laughter An Infallible Remedy For Health
Is laughter an infallible remedy for health, both physically and mentally? Why do you think that theory or not?
Laughter is an expression of joy usually, but not always, sometimes a nervous person can laugh, or for any other reason not necessarily from joy. Happiness is manifested as a synonym for happiness, good and healthy.
How does a fact on the emotions can affect the biological nature of the human body? Is there a direct link between mood, mental and physical health of human beings? Read the rest of this entry »
Acupuncture and Mycobacterial Infections
The danger of acupuncture is the lack of hygiene of the hands, experts say. And it is this branch of alternative medicine that involves inserting needles into the skin may promote the development of infections in the body. Scientists said so from the Department of Microbiology at the University of Hong Kong.
According to research published in the journal British Medical Journal, the uses of acupuncture needles could introduce infection through the skin, either from the outside to the patient or a patient to another. ”
The team of Prof. Patrick Woo was given the task of reviewing data from several studies, and the counting of the results obtained in patients treated with acupuncture worldwide, found 50 cases of infections of the skin or muscle- skeletal.
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Bee Stings to Cure The Pains
A clinic in Beijing has become very popular because a therapy that, although ancient tradition, only has three years of legal practice. Similar to the style of acupuncture, treatment with bee stings is to apply pressure on certain points of the body to relieve various ailments.
Can you imagine being chopped 4 or 5 times by a bee in one sitting? According to experts Clinic Tai Kang Bee, that is the minimum required stitches to treat a patient. But depending on the evil that must attend, the doctors of the health center could suggest up to 100 stitches for treatment.
According to practitioners of this therapy, bee venom is a natural medicine that can help improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation and relieve pain causing ailments as arthritis or rheumatism.
Well, not about any bee venom. Clinic staff use Tai Kang bees are a hybrid of species from Italy and the Gulf. Their stings than 0.3 mm long containing about 0.3 milligrams of toxins, which allows them to be used for this type of therapy.
And how many bees are needed to treat such a person? The Chinese doctors of this clinic make the decision based on each particular case. Besides, it decides the time the needles must remain within the body of each patient.
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Behavior Therapy With Attention Deficit
A new type of behavior therapy focused on developing practical skills, such as administration and planning time, help adults with attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (DADH), according to a recent study.
The ADHD child is often considered a problem, but it is estimated that in the United States affects 4 percent of adults.
Several investigations showed that the available drugs are effective in adults, but few stopped at the utility of behavior therapy.
Metacognitive Therapy
The new study, published in American Journal of Psychiatry, evaluated the effectiveness of a novel type of therapy called metacognitive, which is aimed at new ways of thinking, to perform everyday tasks and to achieve long-term goals.
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Knowledge About Alternative Therapies
It’s called “alternative” or “complementary” to treatment that does not fit in the standard western medical practice. These include:
1) Traditional healing practices such as Ayurveda, Chinese acupuncture and practices of Native American Indians
2) Physical therapies such as chiropractic, massage and yoga
3) Homeopathy
4) Herbs or Flowers
5) Energy work such as polarity therapy or Reiki
6) Relaxation techniques including meditation and visualization
Many doctors do not agree with alternative therapies. They believe that they have done enough research on them and think that patients respond better to western medicine. Others prefer to use alternative therapies along with western medicine. They believe that alternative therapies can reduce stress, relieve side effects of antiviral or have other benefits.
What risks are they?
Alternative therapies can cause side effects. The words “natural” or “no-drug” not guaranteed to be free of risks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA by its initials in English) does not approve dietary supplements or monitor its content or security.
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Reduce Depression In Pregnancy With Acupuncture
The journal Obstetrics & Gynecology published the results of a study by analysts at Stanford University in the United States safe that acupuncture reduces the incidence of depression in pregnant women.
The on pregnant women diagnosed with depression and endorsed by specialists, were subjected to acupuncture techniques. It was noted that symptoms of depression were reduced by 63%.
Depression in pregnant women is a subject of concern both to professionals and the family of the pregnant woman, as this harms both the mother and the small road. The antidepressant pills supply is in some cases a risky solution. Research has shown that pregnant women medicated with antidepressants in the second or third trimester were at risk of giving birth before term.
“We evaluated acupuncture as a stand-alone treatment, and the results are very positive,” said Dr. Rachel Manber professor, author of the study. It should be noted that acupuncture does not eliminate the symptoms completely, only significantly reduces risk and without the pills.
From Langone Medical Center New York University, director of reproductive psychiatry, Dr. Shari Lusskin endorsed the study but noted that “acupuncture is not a substitute for appropriate use of antidepressant therapy.
The study conducted at Stanford University found that acupuncture could be a viable option for treating depression in pregnant women. Despite this suspicion by some doctors are recommending therapy.
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Acupuncture-Alternative Therapies
There are many alternative therapies but without any doubt one of the best known is acupuncture. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves inserting and manipulating needles into the patient’s body to restore proper functioning of your body.
Acupuncture is one of the alternative therapies that are within our reach and that most people use. Try to retrieve the patient welfare, restructure their health and in some cases, alleviate the pain you have. The acupuncturists insert needles into the body of the patient at some points strategically located and registered by the World Health Organization (WHO). From there they begin to manipulate them to achieve the balance of the person you are dealing with.
Acupuncture is a technique of traditional Chinese medicine. This type of medicine identified 12 roads that correspond to the human body’s vital organs: heart, kidneys, lungs, small and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, bladder, liver or gallbladder among others. It is usually used to cure various diseases such as allergies, flu-like processes, herniated disk and is even applied as a method to quit smoking.
Like any alternative therapy, acupuncture has its advocates and its critics. Many people who have used it praise its benefits but not others believe in its therapeutic properties. In recent years, has been used to cure stress and fatigue that is experienced today.
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