What are complementary and alternative medicine therapies?

Complementary and alternative medicine therapies fall into five major categories, or domains:

1. Alternative Medical Systems

Alternative medical systems are built upon complete systems of theory and practice. Often, these systems have evolved apart from and earlier than the conventional medical approach used in the United States. Examples of alternative medical systems that have developed in Western cultures include homeopathic medicine and naturopathic medicine. Examples of systems that have developed in non-Western cultures include traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda.

2. Mind-Body Interventions

Mind-body medicine uses a variety of techniques designed to enhance the mind's capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms. Some techniques that were considered CAM in the past have become mainstream (for example, patient support groups and cognitive-behavioral therapy). Other mind-body techniques are still considered CAM, including meditation, prayer, mental healing, and therapies that use creative outlets such as art, music, or dance.

3. Biologically Based Therapies

Biologically based therapies in CAM use substances found in nature, such as herbs, foods, and vitamins. Some examples include dietary supplements,3 herbal products, and the use of other so-called natural but as yet scientifically unproven therapies (for example, using shark cartilage to treat cancer).

4. Manipulative and Body-Based Methods

Alternative medicine

According to the Medicinenet

ioner Alternative Medicine Index What is alternative medicine? Alternative medicine practices are used instead of standard medical treatments. Alternative medicine is distinct from complementary medicine which is meant to accompany, not to replace, standard medical practices. Alternative medical practices are generally not recognized by the medical community as standard or conventional medical approaches. Alternative medicine includes dietary supplements, megadose vitamins, herbal preparations, special teas, massage therapy, magnet therapy, and spiritual healing.

Chanting Testimonies: Switch Words Testimonies

Chanting Testimonies: Switch Words Testimonies: December 9, 2014 December 8, 2014 December 6, 2014 December 5, 2014

Understanding the power of mantra!

Understanding the power of mantra!

Understanding the power of certain words can drastically change your life! Certain words can attract certain material things in your life that can benefit you. Shreembrzee is one of those 'power words' that brings in wealth, abundance, happiness and perfection. In Youtube video clip Dr.Pillai speaks about the importance of the use of power words and the importance of using power words to enhance our life! Shreembrzee, Shreembrzee, Shreembrzee.

 

What is Khayal?

What is Khayal?

According to Google 

1. Khyal (or Khayal, Hindi: ख़्याल, Urdu: خیال) is the modern genre of classical singing in North India. Its name comes from an Arabic word meaning "imagination". It is thought to have developed out of the qawwali singing style. Here Manjari explains about the ghazal she is going to perform and describes where the word ghazal comes from. Khayal program focuses on Manjari introducing the guests to the various ghazal legends. 
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Merry Christmas 2014

Today I thought it would be only appropriate to discuss the symbol of the Reindeer. Reindeer symbolize wisdom, resourcefulnesscleverness, knowledge, creativity, inventiveness and cleverness. They are honored for their nobility and representing continuation of the tribe. Other members of herbivorous Cervidae family are deer, elk and moose. Each member has its own unique symbolism based on its attributes. Deer symbolizes gentleness and caring; elk symbolizes stamina and agility; moose symbolizes self-esteem and joyful spirit of sharing accomplishments.
Reindeer are cunning survivalists and able to live in brutal environments. They are symbolic of savvy knowledge; observing the reindeer pawing beneath packed snow to find herbs and grasses led indigenous peoples to medicinal herbs. As one of the first beasts that humankind relied on for food, supplies, clothing and tools, the reindeer gained high status. Thus it is an animal of nobility and worthiness.

Merry Christmas Eve 2014 !!!

Merry Christmas Eve 2014 !!!

 

 

Today I thought it would be only appropriate to discuss the symbol of the Reindeer.

Reindeer symbolize wisdom, resourcefulness,

cleverness, knowledge, creativity, inventiveness and cleverness. They are honored for their nobility and representing continuation of the tribe. Other members of herbivorous Cervidae family are deer, elk and moose. Each member has its own unique symbolism based on its attributes. Deer symbolizes gentleness and caring; elk symbolizes stamina and agility; moose symbolizes self-esteem and joyful spirit of sharing accomplishments.
Reindeer are cunning survivalists and able to live in brutal environments. They are symbolic of savvy knowledge; observing the reindeer pawing beneath packed snow to find herbs and grasses led indigenous peoples to medicinal herbs. As one of the first beasts that humankind relied on for food, supplies, clothing and tools, the reindeer gained high status. Thus it is an animal of nobility and worthiness.

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