Sports Medicine Direct

Freddic asked:


With over 200 million people suffering from diabetes worldwide, and counting, it’s fast becoming the #1 epidemic of modern times. A major cause of end-stage renal disease, preventable amputations and blindness, the efficacy of many alternative medicine treatments in managing diabetes has been explored.

While conventional medicine has prescriptions of endocrine disorder drugs for diabetes, alternative therapeutic approaches to its management include herbs, plant extracts and more.

The following are some naturals and alternative therapeutics that seem promising to scientists studying their effect on diabetes.

1. Fenugreek: This herb is commonly used for appetite loss, and to stimulate milk production in breastfeeding women. And a handful of studies have discovered that fenugreek may help in bringing down blood sugar levels in diabetes sufferers, that’s according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicines (NCCAM).

Some time back, the Diabetes UK referred to several herbs being studied, including momordica cymbalaria, gymnema sylvestre and swertia chirayita.

2. Momordica Cymbalaria Roots:This a cucumber-like vegetable was assessed by scientists for its effect on Type 2 diabetes control and their tests on diabetic rats showed an improved glucose tolerance.

3. Gymnema Sylvestre Herb: Originating from the Indian tropical forests, this herb when tested for its effects on the body’s ability to produce insulin, seemed to have a direct impact on the pancreatic insulin producing cells.

4. Swertia Chirayita Bark: Laboratory studies on the bark have found that some compounds separated from it appear to set off insulin production, in addition to enhancing its action.

5. Berberine: Chemically classified as a salt and found in the roots and barks of many plants, it has been documented in Chinese literature for having glucose lowering properties. According to Research Australia, the compound is indeed able to help lower blood sugar levels in animal models of diabetes.

6. Tai Chi Exercises: This isn’t quite a herb, nonetheless, according to the April 2008 issue of the British Journal of Sports Medicine, Tai Chi exercises can improve the management of type 2 diabetes via improving blood glucose levels.

Despite appearing promising, experts believe that a lot more research is needed to definitively establish some of these alternative medicines’ degree of efficacy.



Debra

destiny12092 asked:


If you are a sports medicine physician do you interact with the athletes on a daily basis? And are they the one that is one the field with them during a game Ex. Football?? How long does it Take to go to school for sports medicine?

Harold

Health in a Jiffy asked:


Medicines are those substances, by which any disease is treated or any kind of pain (severe or the acute) is relieved. Basically, there are lots of medicines available for the treatment purpose of a single disease. But it is essential to prepare the medicine under the invigilation of a qualified chemist. Generally, lots of researches are done before creating a new medicine. Since maximum of the medicines contain a trace amount of drug, so it is essential to perform the research works carefully to determine the exact amount of drug necessary to make that a proper medicine. Now the manufactured substances will be called a ‘medicine’ only after it passes some of the necessary accreditation level of some organization. After that approval that medicine could be distributed in the market and sold by the hands of the chemists’ stores.

Chemists should have the license to open a ‘druggist and the chemist store’. It is the duty of the customer to verify properly if the ‘druggist and chemist’ store is legal or not. The legal chemist stores generally, don’t sell the medicines without the prescription written by the doctor. Interestingly, now we have lots online druggist and chemist stores available that are selling the medicines with the legal license.

Among the medicines, the most common one is the ‘traditional medicines’. Traditional medicines are those medicines, which were manufactured some centuries ago and before the invention of the ‘modern medical science’. According to WHO, the traditional medicines consist of the practices like the ‘Ayurvedic’ medicines, the herbal medicines, the traditional Chinese medication, the Unani medications, ‘muti’ (the medication of ancient South Africa), and ‘Ifa’. Who also includes the mineral and the animal based medications to the list of the traditional medicines.

Among the family of medicines, the medicines for the cough, flu and cold are the most sold ones. Basically, cold and flu is the common disease among the men of all walk. The medicines for the cold or flu generally come in the form of liquid. In fact there are lots traditional medicines for the cold and flu is available since the centuries ago. The medicines for cold and flu in generally contain the following agents or ingredients: Bryonia Alba, Pelargonium sidoides, Eucalyptus globules, Aconitum anpellus, Phosphorus, Eupatorium perfoliatum, Gelsemium sempervirens, and Ipecacuanha. It is necessary to intake the medicines for the cold and flu as par the dose direction, the doctor gave.

Even we have lots of medicines that cure the problems of the haemorrhoid or the laxatives. Basically, lots of traditional medicines are available to cure this disease. It is seemed that these types of medications consist of the agents like the liquid paraffin, sorbic acid, the benzoic acid, the Saccarin sodium, and the sodium sulfite. The consultancy with the doctor is very much needed since the prolonged use of these medicines can cause the problems.

Now, if you want to buy the medicines that are mentioned above, then you must go through the website healthinajiffy.co.uk/non-pharmacy-medicines-c-10.html. This website sells these medicines in reasonable price and the quality of the medicine is assured.



Kim

Steven Parbach asked:


Holistic medicine is based on healing principles and treatments that are intended to prevent dis-ease; and maintains health and wellness by facilitating the body’s innate abilities (to heal itself).

As an integrative system of health intervention and maintenance, holistic medicine is comprised of mind-body-spirit medicine and natural health treatments like chiropractic, naturopathy, homeopathy, energy healing, and massage therapy. The philosophy (of all of these complementary therapies) shared in common is the belief in doing no harm and treating the “whole” person, and not just the “dis-ease.”

Holistic medicine like chiropractic is typically administered by an educated and licensed D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic). Integrating a combination of therapies, chiropractors will often design a treatment plan specific to the individual; which may include holistic nutritional counseling, bodywork therapies, and gentle spinal adjustments.

Homeopathy, another form of holistic medicine, was developed by Samuel Hahnemann during the 18th century. Homeopathy facilitates diluted remedies created with animal, plant, and mineral substances. Founded on the principles that “like cures like,” this holistic medicine field is not only gaining acceptance in the Western world, but is also finding its way into European and Indian traditional medical universities as part of comprehensive curricula.

Naturopathy is by far, one of the most inclusive holistic medicine systems available today. Naturopathic medicine entails a broad spectrum of natural healing modalities including acupuncture, colon hydrotherapy, environmental medicine, holistic nutritional counseling, chiropractic, homeopathy, herbal medicine, hydrotherapy, and even massage therapy, among other mind/body/spirit medicines. Like all holistic medicine methods, naturopathy is based on the philosophy that takes into account all aspects of life; and the interrelationship of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. In doing so, natural health treatments are customized to meet the health and wellness needs of the patient as an individual, and not just for the treatment of symptoms.

Massage therapy is a fast-growing holistic medicine in these United States. While it is probably one of the most non-invasive forms of natural health care, it is one of the widely recommended treatments for stress, chronic muscle pain, and other common health issues. Licensed massage therapists generally administer basic forms of bodywork including Swedish massage, deep tissue therapy, and sports massage; however, some holistic medicine practitioners who have received more advanced training, may offer modalities like acupressure, craniosacral therapy, infant/pre-natal massage, myofascial release, Trigger Point therapy, and more. Additionally, some massage therapists may provide reiki and energy healing services.

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Joshua

Peter Sen asked:


What does it take to live to 100yrs and more and be healthy as well. Did you know that the top 10 human diseases were cured in animals in 1957 using only natural nutrition and it works on people too! Skeptical as I was because of the condtioning all my life that the local doctor had all the answers to the cures, that it must be impossible that veterinary medicine could more advanced about the cures to serious diseases. Impossible! Until I was forced to try it.

Will Rogers said “If you want a good doctor, get a veterinarian. Why! Animals can’t tell him whats wrong, he’s just got to know what’s wrong. Dr Joel Wallach, Veterinarian/Naturopthic doctor (nobel prize nominee) was involved in comparative medical research for 30 years and came to the conclusion that commercial animals got a better deal when it comes to health care with no harmful side-effects. The Veterinary profession has raised the art and science of preventive medicine to its highest level by eliminating cancer, arthritis, liver disease, asthma, learning disabilities, birth defects, diabetes, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, dental diseases from laboratory animals, pet and farm animals. A lot of non-sense you say! Well we are human animals made from the same earthly elements and so why wouldn’t it work on humans. Because of small profit margins, animal farmers demand nutrition systems that prevent disease. No birth defects of any kind and healthy livestock. Farmers demand 100 healthy calves from 100 healthy breeding cow’s that they are feeding and expect calves to reach market or reproductive age with little or no vet fee’s. THIS BEATS WHAT WE HAVE COME TO EXPECT AS HUMANS. Just go to any zoo on a beautiful sunny day and ask the first 100 women that walk by if they have had any complicated pregnancies, children that were delivered by cesarian or children with birth defects and the results of your survey will be astounding!

Animal farmers are unwilling to pay for ceasarians or pay for symptomatic therapies because they are working on a tight budget and the government does not have MEDICARE for animals. Preventative Medicine veterinary style, is inexpensive and extremely effective in preventing the chronic diseases in animals that, if present, would make animal husbandry impossible. In America, the economic system of capitalism was allowed to take its course and the money was in finding a cheap and practical system of health care for animals, the result was preventative natural nutrition programmes.ie 90 daily essential nutrients, components which are made up of, 60 plant derived colloidal minerals,12 amino acids,3 essential fatty acids,16 vitamins which add up to the 90 essential nutrients. In other words, what are the things you need to consume every day so you can live till 100yrs and be healthy. Absurd. Really! Most of these things you can buy in your local gym or sports nutrition shop but they don’t know how to use them and the quality is not the same and its incomplete. Originally this nutrition pack was used in swine to get an extra 3 birthing years out the sows. Pigs suffer from arthritis and this regime prevented the arthritis. and the discovery was that it got rid of 400 other diseases. This natural nutrition pack was discovered in 1957 for the animal kingdom by veterinary researchers and it reverses 400 ailments in humans with no side-effects if there is no previous serious irreversible damage from toxic pharmaceuticals( liver,kidney,intestines) and substance abuse. Despite this damage, a lot of supposed abuses and genetic birth defects are managed better by these natural 90 nutrients. The pack was upgraded for human use.You can live to 75yrs. The regime is for 3 months minimum. The longer you take it, the more reversal of the ailments.

In contrast to the animal health systems, our human health care systems are heavily supported by the government, clinical care as well as research, via legislation, eg medicare. It is unfortunate that the mindset in human medicine is in treating the symptoms (and not the root cause), with patented synthetic pharmaceuticals that have harmful side-effects. Doctors, Pharma people, have a nice cartel thats protected by Gov’t laws. Just google the doctors prescription medicine that he’s given you and search the side-effects. Really scary findings. If it was any other industry, they’d be prosecuted for selling this stuff. Google search the individual components of the 90 essential nutrients. Marjority of pharmceuticals are patented and it is a sickness for profit industry. Medicine credo should be first “Do no harm”. This has produced a health care system that if union members learned that management and union stewards had reached such an agreement, they would wryly call it a sweetheart deal and call for instant workers strike.

Medical  scientists clone sheep,map gene nomes,swap chromosomes and genes in mammals and plants, grow a human liver inside a pig,etc, frankenstein stuff, men on the moon.But can’t cure the top 10 diseases without transplant/surgery and nasty toxic drugs. Seems odd, and Why not, you say, when Vets can do it.

The orthodox medical system is an artifical system that depends on our governments via the corrupt Codex Alimenarius Commitee in the background, globally, masquerading as protectors against those alternative health nuts to survive. If it were left to the people , they will always choose a less formidable and less complex,efficient, health care system. Under the protective and loving wing of the government, orthodox medicine has flourished as a house of cards. They will badmouth alternative medicine because it is better and it is a threat to their hip pocket. You cannot patent the 90 essential nutrients and monopolise it . They would like to ban them then legally then monopolise them. If the people were aware of the deaths as a result of polypharmacy, they would be like me, and not have anything to do with synthetic toxic pharmaceuticals.

It is of interest that the 10,000 year old system of Tradtional Chinese Medicine only paid the doctor when you were healed and stopped paying him when you became ill- this ancient system combined with the veterinary natural medicine mindset would be an ideal medical system.

I am a 54yr old that use to suffer when I was 48yrs of age from Arthritis, Asthma,High blood pressure, Hemorhoids, a flu like condtion for 3 years(4 types of anti-biotics didn’t help) constant diahorea. Low back pain, Hands would go numb 3 times a night in bed if my wrists were bent in my sleep, Heat stress headache-could’nt stay out in the sun for long,and could not work physically for long as I would get this headache and sweat profusely. In this condition, I could not bend down to pick something up off the floor without pain/pressure in my head. Had to take a nap to sleep it off or take a pain killer which I never felt good about. Never liked those warning labels on medicine bottles. I had silvery white hair which I absolutely hated. Couldn’t remember peoples’ names the next day. Bad memory. Had bad B.O. Had terible bad breath, arms weren’t long enough for reading,

Loosing my career and house was at stake and out of sheer desperation and my wife buying my first pack on my credit card which I could not afford, I tried what Dr Wallach advocated despite my disbelief and to my surprize I was slowly restored with almost complete health in 3-4 months. I could do things again that I could do when I was about 30yrs of age. What an eye opener this was. Good night sleep every night again, no numb wrists and hands,could work hard physically like a man again, self esteem suffered from this, No more reading glasses, no joint pain,hair going dark again,no heat stress, no severely cracked heels, could walk up stairs again, could squat and get up again by myself. The only side-efffects was the detoxification that went on. Bowel movements were disgusting and flatulence. Flatulence abated after a few months. Colon cleanse and what they called repair pains. It was all worth the restored health. Why hadn’t this come thru the normal medical chanels.

My wife suffered from low blood pressure all her life, lower bad back pain, hemorhoids, dizziness, irratable bowel syndrome, carpal tunnel, cancer of the cervix 3 times in 10 years, liver or age spots, gall bladder ready for removal, hysterectomy was on the cards, and she double dosed on the chelated selenium part especially, and she too saw all her ailments disappear gradualy one by one in about 3-4 months. Still remember her saying too me,gleefully “this stuff really works”. The side-effect was those repair pains,which gradually went away, and after taking the 90 essential nutrients for about 3 weeks, she broke out in red spots from her head to her toes for about 2.5 weeks. She was told this was a fatty liver cleansing itself out and to perservere and it too gradually diasppeared and she too enjoyed restored health. The discomfort of the detoxification was worth the result. I know many people with the same testimony of restored health. Told this story to numberless people and am amazed at the disbelief. They get this glazed far away look in their eyes as I speak to them about this natural animal medicine. They just don’t believe this crazy story. Some fella’s start howling like a dog or start scratching themselves for flee’s like a dog in derison.. Then I remember how skeptical I too was once! People seem to think the local doctor is some sort of a all knowing medical demi-god. If the doctors all lived healthily to 100 years of age, then I’d listen to every word they’d say. Do some research and find out the average age of a doctor when they pass away into the hereafter. The result you will find is very interesting.

I have only touched the tip of the iceberg about Dr Joel Wallach’s veterinary medicine and there is much more to said about this subject. The causes of these 400 diseases is surprising. What is on the disease list is surprising also. Our low mineral hydroponic farming and depleted farm soils are major causes of sicknesses. Yes they fertilize, but not comprehensively. The medical profession doesn’t seem to have clue about this. Dr Joel Wallach is also usually ridiculed by alopathic medico’s and called a lot of names that you can’t say in mixed company but I know who’s telling the truth. Its dificult to not sound like a crachpot. I thank him for persistence in getting the message to the plebisites, as the established medical profession will not tell you a thing about this life saving information. In fact anybody that promotes alternative medicine is not allowed to make claims or say the word “cure”, “heal”, even though it is exactly what it does. It’s absolutely criminal and fraudulent to suppress legitimate medical information to the people because of vested business interests. Someone has to standup and say something  when the establishment is wrong about too much.  Regards Peter Sen nesp50@yahoo.com.au Aug 2008

  



Harvey

Temp asked:


The BodyTalk System is one of the most cutting-edge forms of energy healing today. Developed in 1995, it is a combination of reiki, philosophies of advanced yoga, acupuncture, quantum physics, and applied kinesiology. Body Talk employs the body’s sense of innate wisdom to help it heal itself. We are all born with this wisdom, but the body’s lines of communication are often interrupted by the stresses of everyday life. These stresses come from a variety of sources – physical exertion, emotional trauma, the chemicals in food and air, and artificial energy fields created by cell phones, microwave ovens, computers, etc. All the cells in our body connect through neurological pathways created by the transmitters in the brain, which provide means of communication from the brain to the body. When the flow of these transmitters has been broken by stress and “stuck” negative energy, the healing process is distracted from its original purpose. The mind and body are no longer functioning as a cohesive “bodymind” unit.

Energy healing through Body Talk begins with a session of neuromuscular questioning. This is where the advanced yoga techniques are first used. The practitioner first taps the subject lightly on the head, and then the heart. At this point the body automatically communicates its needs to the brain, thereby beginning the healing process. In tests, when patients have been hooked to an EEG during this initial procedure, the part of the brain linked to the injury has shown vast activity. When the heart/sternum is tapped, the body is being told to remember the lesson “by heart,” so to speak, which ensures that the healing process begins promptly and continues even after the session itself has ended.

Because this healing process begins immediately, it is especially useful in the treatment of sports injuries, where time is of the utmost importance. Injuries can cause athletes to lose crucial practice time. The longer they are out of practice, the harder it is for them to get back up to speed, and the lack of physical activity also increases the risk of further injury. This is why so many coaches and physical therapists are now turning to healing centers that use energy healing techniques like Body Talk. New York City is home to The BodyTalk Center, one such facility that’s at the forefront of a number of healing practices.

BodyTalk provides relief from countless forms of stress and injuries that occur during intense physical activity – lumbago (lower back pain), bone fractures, stress fractures, brain trauma, concussions, carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical disc and neck pain, pain management, muscular soreness and regeneration, inflammation, pinched nerves and nerve damage, spinal cord injury, herniated discs and arthritis are just a few of the injuries that can be relieved with the help of BodyTalk.

More and more, coaches and physical therapists are discovering the benefits of Body Talk, and there now hundreds of healing centers around the world that offer this safe and natural technique. Classes are also available for those who wish to learn and use these techniques on themselves and others. Perhaps the most encouraging aspect of Body Talk is the fact that it is completely painless and non-invasive, and even if it’s done incorrectly it cannot cause harm or damage. BodyTalk is well regarded as a highly effective form of healing, all over the world and in many areas of medical practice.



Steve

Danny Wright asked:


There has been a growing debate over whether or not alternative medicine is effective. While it has not been scientifically proven to heal illnesses, it has been known to work for many people. And because of this, the various treatments continue to grow in popularity. Here are 5 types of alternative medicine you may find yourself needing in the future.

1. Acupuncture

Acupuncture can be done for a number of different conditions. The treatment consists of placing fine needles into the body at various points along the body’s energy channels. It has been found to be a promising treatment for dental pain and nausea for chemo. Additionally, it is used to treat arthritis and back pain, but has not been proven to help either of these conditions.

2. Biofeedback

This is one of the more controversial alternative medicine treatments because of the effects it has on the mind. It is a procedure in which electronic monitors help train a patient to use the mind to relax and control pain. Throughout the procedure, the heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tensions are measured. It has been found to help patients with back pains, headaches, fibromyalgia, and muscle pains.

3. Chiropractic

Chiropractic has become perhaps the most practiced alternative medicine out. There are thousands of chiropractic offices where a patient can go in and get adjusted and be on their way. Chiropractic is a system of spinal adjustments or manipulations that help correct misalignment of the vertebrae. It can be helpful for back pains, neck pains, headaches, sports injuries and anything else related to the spinal cord.

4. Hypnosis

This is a practice that induces an intense state of focused attention with the hope that the subconscious mind becomes more powerful. There is some solid evidence that this alternative medicine treatment can reduce pain and anxiety. It can also assist in relieving chronic pain, severe burns, and disorders that are worsened by stress.

5. Magnet therapy

Magnet therapy is done by placing magnets on the body to stimulate circulation and increase the release of the body’s own-relieving chemicals. There is little evidence that can prove that this method really does work. However, there are a number of athletes that are adamant that this treatment works.

For now, many alternative medicine treatments do not have concrete evidence that they do work effectively. Despite this, many of the methods continue to grow in popularity and more and more people every year are turning to alternative medicine to treat their illnesses.



Evelyn

alternative medicine asked:


Diabetics should look after their feet ( Alternative Medicine )

It is confirmed that the health of diabetic patient’s feet is very important and any injury or bruise, the size of a spot may cause problems right down to the bone and cause gangrene, so diabetics should take care of their feet from shoes to socks and nails to heels. Experts stated at a press conference that for diabetics the most vulnerable organ is their feet. The feet are the organs which are most exposed so when the flow of blood slows at the feet they start to lose sensitivity. An expert claims that even a little bruise might leave the feet more vulnerable to future injuries so diabetics should protect their feet:

”Your feet should be washed every night with warm water, be dried thoroughly and moisturised. After sports and walking, the underside of the feet should be checked with a mirror to ensure there are no bruises. Socks musn’t be too big or too small, musn’t be scrunched up or torn. Shoes should be made from soft leather, with smooth inside and not pointed or tapered at the front. Toe nails should be cut short. Nails should be cut straight across, not rounded.” ( Alternative Medicine )

Experts warn that if diabetic people don’t take these warnings seriously and don’t follow these guidelines they may lose their feet or legs, “treatment is too difficult and lengthy. If injuries don’t heal properly, even a little bruise the size of a spot can reach the bone and become gangrene and can cause loss of toes or whole feet.”

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Kimberly

Shaun Parker asked:


Alternative medicine can be defined as any form of therapy, practice or treatment which is outside the mainstream or beyond the realm of the conventional.

More generally it can be defined as any approach or medicine which differs from conventional Western forms. Alternative medicine is often talked about in conjunction with Complementary Therapy and the umbrella term Complementary & Alternative Medicine or CAM is used.

As a general guide some of the more mainstream CAMs are acupuncture, acupuncture, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, homoeopathy, hypnotherapy, massage therapy, naturopathy, reiki, reflexology & Yoga.

Alternative medicine in the UK is growing year on year and in 2006 it generated expenditure of 1.6 billion pounds. Large numbers of people choose to seek out alternative forms of medicine subsequent to a diagnosis from their GP or other traditional route. However in the main, research shows that people tend to use CAMs in parallel with conventional medicine. There is often resistance from GPs to recommend or refer a patient to an alternative therapy where they consider empirical evidence to be limited or non-conclusive and the research methods are not always standardised as with traditional medicine. There are also often funding issues relating to onward referrals within the NHS.

However, the CAM sector is responding to this criticism by adopting the standard research methods & evidence provision in line with the medical establishments traditional methods. This is largely assisting with the rapid growth of this multi-layered industry, alongside the continually growing wealth of positive empirical evidence.

Generally speaking CAM’s can be organised into five key areas, although it should be noted that there are number of areas where these overlap. These areas are -

Whole Medical Systems (WMS)

WHMS have been developed in the West – often with it roots in other medicine systems. Examples of this type of system are Naturopathy – helping or stimulating the body’s own in-built healing system by improving diet & lifestyle in conjunction with other CAMs such as acupuncture and massage. A good non Western parallel to this system is Chinese Medicine as is Ayurveda which hails from India and takes the holistic approach of treating the mind body & spirit via massage, yoga, herbs & meditation.

Another WMS which developed in recent years in the West is Homeopathy the practice of stimulating the healing system of the body by delivering minute amounts of certain elements or substances which in much higher doses would be detrimental or dangerous to a patient’s health.

Mind-Body Medicine (MBM)

MBM can call upon a number of techniques which are aimed at improving the symptoms & functions of the body e.g. meditation, Yoga etc. A number of therapies which historically where thought to be CAMs are now firmly placed in the mainstream such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming).

Biologically Based Practices (BBP)

BBP are derived from elements and materials which are found naturally such as vitamins for supplements, healthy foods for well being & detoxification and herbs helping with everything from pain relief to stress & weight loss. Biologically based practices in CAM use substances found in nature, such as herbs, foods, and vitamins. Some examples include dietary supplements, herbal products, and the use of other so-called natural but as yet scientifically unproven therapies (for example, using shark cartilage to treat cancer).

Manipulative and Body-Based Practices (MBBP)

MBBP work by manipulation, pressure and rubbing of soft tissues and muscles aimed at promoting repair, better health & flexibility. These type of therapy work by removing scar tissue, promoting oxygen flow and helping the removal of toxins and acids.

A number are further examples of therapies which are becoming less and less alternative and more mainstream. These include Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Massage & other body work such as Shiatsu and Sports Massage.

Energy Medicine Therapies (EMT)

EMT are believed to help the patient by tapping into the energy fields which cloak the human body and restoring balance, improving energy flow and clearing blockages. Examples of these type of therapies are Reiki, Chinese Medicine and Energy Healing.

So, why the growth in CAMs? Well, in recent years patients have gradually taken more accountability & responsibility for their health and are not as happy as maybe they once were to be told what to do or how to live. As a result they are becoming more autonomous and seeking out their own alternatives and solutions.

It is important to note they don’t side step mainstream traditional medicine but seek help from CAMs to complement their treatment. Part of the reason for this empowerment is the growth of the internet and the ease of access to swathes of information, research, forums and feedback available at a click on the World Wide Web. Recent research has shown that over 60% of internet users use the web to provide answers on health related issues.

In addition to the ground swell of the general public embracing CAMs, areas of traditional medicine are adopting and recommending alternative therapies. The NHS now has as 5 hospitals offering CAMs for patients and more and more health professionals such as doctors, nurses and mid wives are training in alternative therapies to offer within their mainstream practice.



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