Ayurveda

Herbal remedies are fast becoming popular even in our generation where everything seems to be governed by science. Herbal remedies or herbal medicine can be the first thing we try whenever we notice something wrong with our system, such as cough and colds. There are also times when we use herbs as our last resort, for example after we haven taken too many fat-burning pills. We also use different herbal remedies for more serious ailments from ulcer and kidney stones to reproductive problems and…

Which old ideas or methods did the Egyptians continue to use? Egyptian medicine originated back in the Ancient times, but some remedies have stayed the same. The Egyptians are still very superstitious meaning that they believe in many gods and spirits. They believed that the gods and spirits have an impact on someone's health. The Egyptians also believed in using herbs in many of their medicines. The Egyptians had very limited knowledge about medicine and had very few resources, meaning that…

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As of today, one of the main disputed issues for centuries has been on conventional medicine versus alternative medicine. Numerous studies have been conducted, procedures have been performed as well as countless experiments and yet no answer is truly presented. At the end result, the only conclusion that can be agreed is a subjective one. For all intents and purposes, alternative medicine has existed before conventional medication. It’s comprised of an assortment of practices, such as…

Holistic or Natural Medicine Holistic medicine is defined as the form of healing, which considers the whole person -- body, mind, spirit, and emotions -- in the quest for optimal health and wellness. ("Holistic Medicine: What It Is, Treatments, Philosophy, and More n.p.). Holistic medicine has been around for many years and is still being used today. (INSERT HISTORY OF HOLISTIC MEDICINE) Many people may consider holistic or alternative medicine over western medicine because of the side effects…

There are many people who believe that homeopathic medicine doesn't work. There are many forms of healing, cleansing and transforming the body. People have different opinions on how to and what is healthy and unhealthy. Coffee enemas are one form of hydrotherapy, which involves the use of water for pain relief and treatment. Hydrotherapy is one of those forms of cleaning and healing that not many people know about. Colon cleansing is a way to detoxify the liver, clean out the intestines or…

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Medicine is the scientific practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, this encompasses a mixture of natural health remedies using herbs and transmutation of various ingredients including noble metals like silver and gold. Throughout history, societies have medical beliefs that provide explanations for birth, death, and disease. In early history, illness has been attributed to witchcraft, demons, adverse astral influence, or the will of the gods! Some of the earliest records…

This paper will discuss how the Navajo Indian and their view of the disease process, along with their traditional medical practices. The second part will talk about how the Navajo view Western medicine by looking at how they seek treatment for certain illness. The Navajo is the largest Native American tribe in the United States. They live in an area that encompasses Colorado, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico and is about “25,000 square miles” (Coulehan, John L. 1). They…

Introduction The essay is aimed at looking at the extent to which the use of traditions, alternative medicine and cultural factors play a vital part on the successful implementation of global health programs (GHP) in Cameroon. “Traditional Medicine(TM)” according to (WHO, 2015) is attributed to knowledge, skills and practices established on theories, beliefs and experiences primitive people of various cultures use in maintaining good health, preventing health issues and treating physical and…