The Convention of Whole Body Medical Arts

By Teresa North

Holistic medicine is the practice of utilizing natural treatments and therapies to restore the health of the body. There are many different branches of holistic medicine that have been practiced since the beginning of time. Many of these practices have not been studied in detail by Western medical science. Many of these practices are increase seen in popularity as people demand more natural treatments to their ailments.

Interestingly enough, medical healing evolved at the clan level. The so-called medicine man was the main healer for each tribe. These have been developed into larger schools of thought through time. Many of these traditional practices have not been studied by Western science. Many medical studies are very expensive to conduct.

The definition of holistic medicine is the foundation for a healing philosophy. This includes many of the traditions associated with the promotion, protection and restoration of health of the body. Many of these practices have developed very sophisticated methods to treat patients. It is quite fascinating to think of how they have accumulated this information through time.

Chiropractic medicine is becoming a mainstream practice. One of the top reported health problems and the United States is back pain. Chiropractic medicine targets the diagnosing and treating of problems associated with the back. This includes the spine, musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. This industry is growing rapidly as insurance coverage is becoming available.

The chiropractic industry originated in ancient Egypt. The techniques and traditions of chiropractic medicine have changed through time. However, the focus is on using natural treatments and therapies to restore the health of the back. Many techniques are used including traction, electrical stimulation and massage chair therapy.

Massage therapy is another alternative form of holistic medicine. It uses different movements and pressures on muscles and soft tissue areas. This form of treatment helps to reduce stiffness, tension and relieve pain. There are many different forms of massage therapy found throughout the world.

To important schools of medical practice originate around the use of acupoints. Ancient Chinese medical practitioners used acupoints to help restore health and the body. Acupoints were stimulated either using needles or through the application of pressure and movements. These were found to promote health and restore healing in the body.

Acupressure is the use of stimulating the acupoints with pressure and movement. This helps to activate the acupoints which is believed to initiate the healing process in certain specific areas of the body. Acupuncture relies on the use of small needles directed at the acupoints. The needle is inserted to stimulate the acupoints and initiate the healing process.

There is a consolidation and integration of many of these holistic practices into Western medical practices. Western science is realizing that it can only dissect things to a certain level of comprehension. A holistic viewpoint looks at the body as a complete system. This is important to finding the right balance in the medical profession.

These are some of the more common holistic methods that are becoming more mainstream in our society. Western medical science is beginning to accept many of these traditional concepts. The body is a complex organ and is sometimes tough to study in isolation. This has held by the acceptance of many of these important therapies.

Alternative medical treatments and holistic medicine are being accepted increasingly by the medical insurance industry. This is an important step forward for these treatments. Chiropractic medicine is leading the way as the more high profile and increasingly validated form of holistic medicine. - 29951

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