Alternative splicing

Alternative or complementary medicine consists of therapies such as “herbalism, acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, aromatherapy, iridology, homeopathy”, and more as well. The word 'complementary' has been chosen by many practitioners for the reason they do not see themselves as a supplementary for conventional medicine that can be used collectively. However, nonetheless all-natural treatments are traditional therapies which have been used and developed over hundreds of years. The…

Growing up in a health-conscious home, I have always been interested in organic gardening, herbal remedies, and natural approaches to maintaining physical, emotional, and mental health. I want to be a naturopathic physician because I believe that the body is sacred (1 Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?), and I want to teach people how to heal themselves, avoid unhealthy habits, and prolong good quality of life (1 Cor 3:17 If…

Although, Ferguson has been accused of prejudice and even racism (charges that have also been levelled at his work generally for its triumphalism), one line of criticism that is valid, and is that his account of history is wrong. For instance, he argues that the west’s remarkable advantage over the rest was “the power to double human life expectancy through the killer application, modern medicine” (Ferguson, 2011). Ferguson goes further on to say, “In nearly all Asian and African countries, life…

(or worse!). Is this even possible? According to the aromatherapists, it sure is! Nowadays, we have a whole industry devoted to the production of a wide range of beautiful fragrances, but from ancient times aromas were considered to be powerful alternative medicine tools. Scientist have proven that different fragrances have miscellaneous, but nonetheless powerful impact on our nervous system and our well or ill-being. For example, most of the chemical fragrances are toxic or unpleasant, and they…

primary method of treatment used by chiropractors, though they do use other alternative forms of treatments and therapies in their practices. The benefits of chiropractic care for back pain are many, which is why this alternative medical care is so popular among people with back and neck pain. Chiropractic Care Benefits Treating the causes of pain, not just the symptoms – While chiropractic isn’t a cure-all alternative to pain, it can reverse the causes of some of the aches and pains we all…

What is Chinese Skullcap? Chinese skullcap root is a medicinal root that has been used in China for hundreds of generations. In traditional Chinese herbal medicine, the roots, what they believed to be the most powerful part of the plant, was dried and powdered. They would drink the powder in hot water or use it in prepared foods. Now, the most popular use for skullcap is in combating nervous disorders, such as anxiety, stress, or hysteria. Research has found that the high levels of antioxidants…

Additional research by Bohon (2010) examined the many types of educational tools used for homeschooled children such as online classes and canned course to find out what methods are commonly used to homeschool. There are several curriculums available to homeschoolers to choose from. One in particular mentioned is The Freedom Project Education. The method of delivery is online. The curriculum seeks to use basic education to “empower students to understand, enjoy, and preserve the freedom and…

Massage therapy isn’t simply a fantastic way to indulge in some well-deserved relaxation. In truth, it can also offer substantial health benefits. At Rituals Medi-Spa, based in downtown High Point, NC, they understand that true care involves ensuring that you experience not only momentary comfort, but lasting relief. That’s why the staff of this medical spa strives to ensure that everyone who visits enjoys all the benefits of massage. Below is a list of just some of the ailments that massage…

Complementary therapy and alternative medicine has not been well interpreter by the public, according to edzard Ernst, MD phd, FRCP from university of Exeter, he said that a big problem is when journalist publish articles on newspapers they rarely do enough background research and lack full medical understanding. He also add poor telephone interviews were the journalist just want a quote that fits into their story. No all is a real alternative medicine, some are consider experimental and…

Herbalism Human beings have been using plants for healing long before scientists started manufacturing products from plants. One of the first known texts on medicinal plant use was used by Ancient Egyptians and is called the “Ebers Papyrus; it dates back to 1500 BC and contains over seven-hundred medicinal solutions (Krohn)”. Great philosophers like Aristotle even wrote about and studied medicinal plants. Aristotle also created his own list of medicinal plants. “Hippocrates, 460-380 BC, known…