Alternative Medicine - Complementary Therapy

A new scheme from the Department of Health could provide patients with individual budgets to pay for treatment and care. Related News: Physiotherapy and acupuncture to be offered for back pain Government pledge extra therapists for mental illness Homeopathy defended as review was flawed Read Full Story

A recent UK study suggests that hypnotherapy may be effective for people who suffer with duodenal ulcers. Published in UK medical journal The Lancet , the study tested hypnotherapy to see if it would prevent relapses in people who suffer with the problem. Duodenal ulcers occur in the upper part of the small intestine and are caused by acid and digestive juices damaging the mucous lining which leaves a wound. Ulcer symptoms include heartburn, sore throats and pain in the abdomen. People suffer symptoms typically a few hours after eating particularly when acidic foods have been consumed. This latest study used 30 people with ... Read Full Story

Zanaprin is the best alternative for the doctor prescribed Xanax and is preferred by a large number of people who feel uncomfortable taking prescription drugs. Since the Zanaprin pills are made up of herbal mixes and supplements, you can use them without the doctors’ advice. However, it is wise to consult the doctor before its use, as the natural mixes in these pills may not mix well with the other pills or medicines that you take. This can lead to certain reactions or side effects, which could be unhealthy. Zanaprin is widely preferred to Xanax because it is a non-addictive drug. This remarkable discovery ... Read Full Story

The leading professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK has opposed proposals for statutory regulation by the Health Professions Council. Related News: HPC calls for alternative medicine regulation New register for complementary and natural health Counselling/Psychotherapy telephone scam Read Full Story

Are you confused between the terms, “alternative medicine”, “complementary medicine”, and “integrative medicine”? Would you like to know what the difference is between these three terms? Below is a simplified definition and illustration of each of these terms for your benefit. In order to understand alternative medicine, complementary medicine and integrative medicine you must first understand what constitutes alternative medicine and conventional medicine. Medical doctors or doctors of osteopathy and other allied health professionals such as physical therapists, registered nurses, and psychologists all practice conventional medicine. You may hear or read about other terms for conventional medicine including “Western medicine”, “mainstream medicine”, “orthodox medicine”, ... Read Full Story