Complementary Medicine Courses

Complementary Medicine Courses

Complementary Medicine

Complementary Medicine is a collective name for a group of treatment methods that share one common denominator: they are not part of traditional Western medicine. Most of the methods in complementary medicine come from a different perspective than that of conventional medicine, but there is a common logic and similar principles between them.

In contrast to traditional Western medicine that treats mainly the symptoms and the local problem of the person; the concept of complementary medicine is to treat the person as a whole in every possible physical or mental context, with the understanding that each disease manifests itself in a unique way for each person.

A large part of the approaches in complementary medicine originate in Chinese medicine, which is thousands of years old. Chinese medicine is considered to be the source of Chinese acupuncture, many methods of using medicinal herbs, twine, different diets, and more. In addition, Chinese medicine also brought to the world diagnostic approaches that include the use of all the therapist’s senses: questioning, touch, pulse checking and observation.

 

How are complementary healing methods helpful?

As mentioned, complementary medicine includes different methods that focus on different aspects of the body and the patient’s health. In an overall view, they are considered effective and healing in several ways: relief of various pains Reduction of anxieties and tensions | Mood improvement | Reduction of nausea | Relaxation of different parts of the body | Significant improvement in the recovery of injuries | Relief of muscle tension | Improvement in body flexibility | Encouraging feelings of well-being, pleasure, positivity and inner peace | Fatigue reduction | and more.

It is customary to divide complementary medicine into five different treatment groups:

Touch and movement

Treatment methods that causes healing and change through the movement of certain organs and the touch of the therapist in certain areas of the patient’s body.

> Massage. A method that works on the nerve endings and pressure points of the body to promote relaxation. There are many forms of massage, including Shiatsu and Reflexology. Massage therapy is used to reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, aid relaxation and control pain. Foot massage has been proven to have a positive effect on pain, nausea and more.

> Reflexology. Treatment by applying manual pressure on areas of the foot, hand or ear that affect organs and systems in the body. Reflexology may help relieve symptoms such as pain, constipation and nausea.

> Chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation. A practical approach that focuses on the spine and other joints of the body and their connection to the nervous system. The approach involves moving the muscles and joints through stretching, gentle pressure and resistance. All this to relieve muscle pain, improve mobility and function, reduce symptoms such as migraines, period pains and carpal tunnel syndrome.

> Cupping. A treatment that includes the use of heated cups to create a vacuum on the skin, to increase blood flow to targeted areas, mainly to reduce inflammation.

Body and Soul

 Methods based on the assumption that everything in the body is caused by both the physical and the mental, and that in order to recover, there should be a good interaction between them.

> Meditation. A method for calming and quieting the mind, to relieve muscle tension and achieve inner peace. There are different forms of meditation.

> Relaxation and deep breathing. This method Helps to release muscle tension, relieve shortness of breath, reduce anxiety and encourage a sense of control, especially in unpleasant or stressful situations.

> AnimalTherapy. Creating a special relationship with animals such as dogs, cats, horses and more is considered very effective in treating mental and physical health problems, including diseases such as cancer and heart diseases. The treatment can also help reduce pain, reduce anxiety, deal with traumas, depression and mental fatigue.

> Yoga. Gentle physical activity consisting of body positions and breathing techniques, originating in India. Yoga has physical and spiritual benefits, and is recommended for relaxation, focus, flexibility, vitality and relief from stress and fatigue.

> Guided imagination or visualization. This method is based on the belief that creating positive images can bring about a state of relaxation, an effect on healing from diseases, when the patient imagines the healing, the fight against infection, and more. On the other hand, guided imagery can reduce pain and create relaxation.

> Music therapy. Designed to help people achieve harmony and balance through listening to music. The method makes it possible to examine emotional, spiritual and behavioral problems; release emotions and reach relaxation or body stimulation, depending on the music played.

> Biofeedback. A training technique that allows control of thoughts, feelings and behavior. During the treatment body functions such as brain waves, heart rate and muscle contractions are measured, in order to estimate the change as a result of the training.

> Hypnosis. This treatment is similar to guided imagery, but is carried out by a therapist who is specially qualified to hypnotize, bring about deep relaxation and treat problems with the intervention of the patient’s conscious and unconscious.

Energy use

 Methods based on the assumption that flows of energy affect everything that happens in the human body. According to this method, any disturbance or blockage in the flow of energy in the body can cause illness, and any positive effect on the flow will result in recovery. Energy in the body has different names in different cultures – prana, chi, vital energy and more. Energy power treatments

> Tai Chi. A martial art that uses breathing techniques and sequences of slow movements to improve the flow of chi (Life Energy) to calm the mind and promote self-healing. Used mainly as preventive medical treatment.

> Chi Gong. An ancient system of movement, breathing techniques and meditation. Its purpose is to develop and improve the flow of qi in the body.

> Therapeutic touch. Aligning the patient’s energy field to balance the body’s energy flow and healing powers. The hands of the practitioner are placed a few centimeters above the body and pass over it gently, while transferring healing energies from the therapist to the patient. The treatment can help with stress, fatigue, headaches and other pains, wound healing and more.

> Reiki. Japanese spiritual healing originating from Buddhism, while improving health and consciousness. The treatment is performed by channeling energy in the passage of the therapist’s hand over the body. Reiki balances energy centers (chakras) in the body, to improve healing and restore harmony to the body.

> Acupuncture. An ancient Chinese method of healing by inserting fine needles into specific points on the patient’s body. Acupuncture encourages the release of endorphins, the channeling of energies, and the release of trapped energies.

> Magnets. A treatment that involves placing magnets on the body, with the belief that the magnetic field can cause the movement of energies to reduce pain, improve healing and reduce distress.

Complementary Medicine Courses

 

Expressive treatments

Treatment methods that use the stimulation of the mind to treat the problems of the body.

> Art therapy. Use of painting, sculpture and other plastic arts, which allow to express emotions, deal with traumas and influence the mental and physical state of the body. Art therapy is considered most effective when it is conducted in a group.

> Written expression. An effective way to calm down and deal with emotions and body distress through writing a story or journal. can be effective for processing emotions and encouraging the body to deal with new or chronic medical conditions.

> Support groups. The group treatments allow the patients to reveal feelings, face difficulties and addictions, share concerns, calm fears and inspire hope; All this in a supportive, inclusive and reassuring environment.

Nature and biology

Methods based on natural substances, dietary changes such as food supplements, nutrition, vitamins and herbs.

> Dietary supplements and herbs. Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs and more. Their use can affect the conduct of the body’s systems, be used as preventive medicine and to deal with adversity. The treatments include substances and herbs such as ginkgo, ginseng, fish oil, echinacea, vitamin D, garlic, green tea and many others.

> Aromatherapy. Exposure to essential oils through vaporization, diffusion through the air or absorption through the skin. Oils may directly help the skin and various systems through absorption, affect the brain and hormone centers, improve moods, improve metabolism, calm and release stress. There are many types of oils, including peppermint, chamomile, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, sandalwood and tea tree.

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