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An Overview Of Alternative Medicine Atlanta GA

By Jessica Wright


You may be new to using alternative medicine (A/M), or perhaps you have already seen the amazing benefits this medicine and therapies can bring to your life. But do you know how long it been practiced and where it originated? Well, this article delves into the fascinating history of Alternative medicine Atlanta GA.

A/M is classified by the National Library of Medicine of the U. S under the complementary therapies category. The definition provided was that A/M therapeutic practices were not considered as an integral part of the traditional allopathic medication. A/M includes therapies like dieting, acupuncture, physical therapy like yoga or exercises, etc. These therapies are known as complementary when used alongside conventional remedies. If they are done in place of conventional therapies, they are known as alternative treatments.

A/Ms are natural methods of treatment, and hence they are considered to be pure and safe. Medication of any type affects different individuals differently, and at times A/M can adversely affect a patient as much as conventional medicine can. However, it is seen that A/M, being natural, does not have adverse effects on the patient. Because magnetic therapy uses magnets and magnetic field in the cure of pains, ensure to read the instructions before administering the magnet to the skin.

The widely known principles of Yin and Yang come from Chinese Medicine and are integral to its practice. Yin and Yang explain how opposing forces are integral to each other and how for harmony within the body to take place; these must be in the balance. When these are out of balance, disease occurs.

Some 20 years ago insurance companies would not pay for such treatments as they were seen as alternative and ineffective. Currently, thousands of people have received help from chiropractors. They are now recognized and appreciated in the medical society. A similar movement is underway in the nutraceutical and nutritional supplement industry.

The magnet treatment works wonders when given some time to function properly. So if you are the type who expects relief at an instant, then A/M is not your cup of tea. Ensure to be patient and positive.

In the West, the History of A/M goes back around 3000 years. Treatments such as hydrotherapy were popular with the Romans and Greeks. The Ancient Greeks who were greatly influenced by the Babylonians and to a lesser extent by India and China brought herbalism into the West. Hippocrates (c. 460-377 BC), a Greek physician commonly referred to as the Father of Medication, practiced herbal remedy.

The concern in using A/M stems from the fact that some practitioners of A/M do not have an accredited medical degree and therefore do not have a valid medical license. However, in recent times, many educational institutions and universities have started offering courses in Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha, acupuncture, naturopathy, and Unani.




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