Complementary /alternative
therapies, is a term used for a wide range of
health care practices, that may be used alone
or along with standard medical treatment, for
improved health, well-being and quality of
life.
Although people often use the terms
complementary and alternative therapies
interchangeably, there is a difference:
Complementary therapies / medicine is a
non-standard treatment or medicine that you
use together with conventional medical
treatment or medicine.
Alternative therapies / medicine is a
non-standard treatment or medicine that you
use instead of conventional medical treatment
or medicine.
There are a wide range of therapies to choose
from: Acupuncture, Massage Therapy,
Reflexology, Homeopathy, to name a few. People
are turning to these therapies to treat a wide
variety of ailments and conditions, such as;
Arthritis, High Blood Pressure, Hormonal
Imbalances, Allergies and many more. Some of
these therapies work as well as conventional
medical treatments, they often have fewer side
effects.
Another benefit is in the more holistic “whole
person” approach of many of it’s
practitioners, which considers your
life-style, background, habits, in addition to
your physical health. This provides a more
complete health picture and a more effective
way to treat many ailments.
This personal approach makes people feel
better, giving themselves a sense of
empowerment by taking a more active role in
their own health and well-being.
Science has shown that your emotional state
can effect your health and in-fact70% of all
illness is now directly attributed to
stress.
It is worth taking in mind whilst
complementary / alternative therapies have
there use where illness is concerned, the
greatest effect they have on people is induced
Relaxation, therefore Prevention is surely
better than cure.Caution:
Before receiving any complementary /
alternative treatment, please ensure your
practitioner is fully qualified and is a
member of an appropriate Federation or
Association governing body. |
