Alternative medicine that does not fall within the
realm of conventional medicine including practices that
differ
from conventional medicine such as
homeopathy, naturopathy, chiropractic, and herbal
medicine.
Alternative medicine practices may be based on
non-traditional belief systems or philosophies, and some
may
not follow the scientific method. They may incorporate spiritual,
metaphysical, or religious underpinnings,
untested practices, pre-modern medical traditions, or newly developed
approaches to healing.
In alternative medicine, natural health is an eclectic
self-care system of natural therapies concerned with
building
and restoring health and wellness via prevention and
healthy lifestyles. Natural health includes diet,
exercise, naturopathy, herbalism, homeopathy, massage
therapy, relaxation techniques accupuncture, sauna,
aromatherapy, ayurveda medicine, and Kneipp therapy.
Biologically based alternative
and complementary therapy
Chinese food therapy
Herbalism
Macrobiotic lifestyle
Natural health
Orthomolecular medicine
NCCAM classifications
Alternative Medical Systems
Mind-Body Intervention
Biologically Based Therapy
Manipulative Methods
Energy Therapy
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