Alternative healing is “any of a range of medical therapies that are not regarded as orthodox by the medical profession, such as herbalism, homeopathy, and acupuncture.” Many forms of alternative healing are used all over the world to help the body with healing and strengthening processes. Dance therapy and tai chi are some of the alternative healing techniques that have been known to make a difference in health. These forms of alternative healing can make a difference in the future the medicine.
Tai Chi is a combination of slow dance like body movements developed in china. It is used all over the world and many studies have been done to determine the effects that tai chi has on the body. In a study in the United States did an intervention …show more content…
For instance, if an individual has weak muscle and bones doing tai chi can help improve that person’s physical abilities the slow movements of tai chi will allow the individual to gain strength without being involved in high intensity exercises. This can also go for dance therapy for those who may have emotional problems such as depression; since dance therapy is partially intended to promote emotional well being it can serve as an alternative or to be paired with medication to deal with emotion. These types of alternative healings can also save a lot of money if appropriate for the individual’s condition tai chi and dance therapy can be learned at home through online videos or even by going to sessions that are taught in the local area. By participating in self taught sessions or group session an individual can save a lot of money as a posed to going to a physical therapist for strengthening. It also gives the patient options to decide how they would like to be treated; instead of being pushed in to one specific form of healing they will have multiple choices of how they want to treat their condition. With options the patient may feel more in control of what will be happening to them which can be a good thing when it comes to well …show more content…
Usually we think of staying healthy running, playing sports, eating health etc, although those are great ways to stay healthy tai chi and dance therapy can encourage healthy living as well. A great way to start to get others to participate in alternative healing would be to have students in elementary-high school participate in tai chi or dance therapy during class time. Since there was a study for 206 college students that found when students did tai chi flexibility and balance increased the same methods can be used in non-college students. This gives students the opportunity to get active during school hours and teach them what the benefits those techniques can provide. Students can also teach their parents and grandparents and possibly help keep them healthier as well.
Alternative healing can be a great source in the future as people grow older there needs to be ways to keep everyone active without having to take medications or depending on others to take care of them. In a randomized control trial 2 groups participated in tai chi and showed significant improvement in balance posture and visual attention in the elderly (Lam, L. C. W., 2011). Although the findings are inconclusive it is possible that tai chi can be a form of healing for those that are weak and can develop into a huge trend around the
Tai Chi is a combination of slow dance like body movements developed in china. It is used all over the world and many studies have been done to determine the effects that tai chi has on the body. In a study in the United States did an intervention …show more content…
For instance, if an individual has weak muscle and bones doing tai chi can help improve that person’s physical abilities the slow movements of tai chi will allow the individual to gain strength without being involved in high intensity exercises. This can also go for dance therapy for those who may have emotional problems such as depression; since dance therapy is partially intended to promote emotional well being it can serve as an alternative or to be paired with medication to deal with emotion. These types of alternative healings can also save a lot of money if appropriate for the individual’s condition tai chi and dance therapy can be learned at home through online videos or even by going to sessions that are taught in the local area. By participating in self taught sessions or group session an individual can save a lot of money as a posed to going to a physical therapist for strengthening. It also gives the patient options to decide how they would like to be treated; instead of being pushed in to one specific form of healing they will have multiple choices of how they want to treat their condition. With options the patient may feel more in control of what will be happening to them which can be a good thing when it comes to well …show more content…
Usually we think of staying healthy running, playing sports, eating health etc, although those are great ways to stay healthy tai chi and dance therapy can encourage healthy living as well. A great way to start to get others to participate in alternative healing would be to have students in elementary-high school participate in tai chi or dance therapy during class time. Since there was a study for 206 college students that found when students did tai chi flexibility and balance increased the same methods can be used in non-college students. This gives students the opportunity to get active during school hours and teach them what the benefits those techniques can provide. Students can also teach their parents and grandparents and possibly help keep them healthier as well.
Alternative healing can be a great source in the future as people grow older there needs to be ways to keep everyone active without having to take medications or depending on others to take care of them. In a randomized control trial 2 groups participated in tai chi and showed significant improvement in balance posture and visual attention in the elderly (Lam, L. C. W., 2011). Although the findings are inconclusive it is possible that tai chi can be a form of healing for those that are weak and can develop into a huge trend around the