Traditional Therapy Methods You Can Try

When we say, “Alternative Medicine”, it is the type of treatment performed outside the coverage of common medical practices in western medicine. People use it very loosely to describe some odd therapy or treatment that has anecdotal evidence for healing.

Unique medical practices are present in different cultures whether it be a part of the traditions of a certain ancestry or some folklore belief that has been passed down from generation to generation. All of them fall under alternative medicine with some having a history dating back thousands of years.

Most traditional medicine practices follow a system that facilitates the healing process. Their therapy methods vary from country to country. While the Chinese have acupuncture, the English people have Herbalism.

Cultures dictate the kind of alternative medicine they have. Some practices employ tools others use plants, while there are methods that use unique techniques to cause therapeutic effect. The discussion will focus on some of the more popular methods of traditional medicine in the world.

Acupuncture

This is a very popular Ancient Chinese method that uses thin, long needles to facilitate the flow of qi in the body. It looks painful from an outsider’s perspective, but, a lot of people swear by this traditional practice to relieve pain and treat several medical conditions in both the young and old.

A similar therapy called, acupressure, which uses the same concept as acupuncture but instead of the needles the therapist uses his/her own fingers to activate the energy points found on the body. It has also been found to lower stress and relieve body pains.

Ayurveda

This is an Indian traditional medicine practice that evaluates patients by examining the tongue and checking the patient’s pulse. It is said that through these observation methods the ayurvedic practitioner can diagnose the imbalance in the body which is the root cause of the illness the patient feels.

After a patient is diagnosed, the doctor will suggest different methods to promote the healing process. Meditation, massage, and natural medicines are the common methods prescribed to help patients get rid of their illness.

Cupping

Also from the Chinese, cupping uses suction cups as tools to specific pain areas in the body. These cups are either made from bamboo or ceramic. The suction facilitates better circulation in the body allowing it to heal better and faster.

In the past, the Chinese actually used animal horns to perform this healing practice. Nowadays, a lot of people regularly do cupping therapy from professional athletes to international celebrities making it a new trend in alternative medicine.

Reiki

Reiki is the Tibetan practice of healing. It uses the hands of the healer, placing them lightly on the body which transfers energy on it to promote healing. It follows certain techniques that facilitate the entire process.

Patients have reported that Reiki has relieved the mental and physical stress they feel. Even some of their long time aches and pains were slowly healed with regular therapy sessions. Aside from that, they achieve a level of focus and clarity in life.

You can either choose the healing hands of Reiki or the tools the Chinese use to heal the body. Either way, you get to relax and make your body better through these popular choices in alternative medicine. Go book a session today!