Herbal Medicine Herbal Medicine includes Chinese herbs, Western herbs, Ayurvedic herbs, Essential Oils and aromatherapy. Find out more about the herbs that can be used to treat various medical conditions and symptoms. List of herbs and the brand-name and generic drugs that may interact with them
| Energy Medicine works with the energy system of the body or treats it with energies introduced from outside. Methods include homeopathy, acupuncture and laser acupuncture techniques, ultraviolet light blood irradiation/photoluminescence, therapeutic touch, Reiki, qi gong (chi kung), magnetic therapies, flower essences, energy meridian-based approaches to psychotherapy and biofeedback electrical stimulation
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| Manipulative Therapies use physical manipulation to promote healing. Methods include chiropractic, osteopathy, cranio-sacral therapy, massage therapy and bodywork
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| Surgery includes all forms of invasive surgical intervention and the benefits of complementary therapies and medicines in the preparation and recovery benefits to the person following these procedures.
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| Pharmaceutical Drugs includes all forms of synthetic drugs, prescription and over-the-counter. List includes common brand-name and generic prescription drugs and the herbs and supplements that may interact with them. Link to Articles/Drug-Herb Interactions. List of brand-name and generic drugs and the nutrients they may deplete in the body. Link to Articles/Drug – Nutrient Interactions
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| Herbal Medicine includes Chinese herbs, Western herbs, Ayurvedic herbs, Essential Oils and aromatherapy. Find out more about the herbs that can be used to treat various medical conditions and symptoms. List of herbs and the brand-name and generic drugs that may interact with them. Link to Articles/Drug-Herb Interactions
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| Nutritional Medicine includes specific dietary therapies, nutritional supplements and detoxification using nutritional oral and intravenous vitamins, minerals, amino acids
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| Environmental Medicine includes specific therapies against the environmental elements such as sun and ultraviolet light, air and noise pollution, household agents, ground water contamination, pesticides, sleep disturbances, and chemical solvents. Find out more about the supplements and Oxidative Therapies that can be used to treat various medical conditions and symptoms. List of supplements and the brand name and generic drugs that may interact with them. Link to Articles/Drug –Nutrient Interactions
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| Lifestyle & Behaviour includes healthful eating habits, work habits, exercise, stress reduction, rest, sleep, social support, intimate relationships, and spiritual involvement
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| Mind/body Medicine uses the mechanisms of mind-body interaction to promote physical health. Methods include breath work, meditation, relaxation training, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and group therapy. Refer to our cross section guide that lists the major body and organ systems and the conditions that affect each. Link to Articles/Mind Body Relationships
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