HSS 3103 Chapter Notes -Popular Alternative, Osteoarthritis, Shark Cartilage
17 Dec 2015
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This field includes folk medicine and organized health care sys- tems based on alternative practice. Researchers in this field study how living organisms interact with electromagnetic fields. Magnetic field therapy is one example of bioelectromagnetics practice. It is most often used to treat osteoarthritis and non-union bone fractures. This field includes the use of special diets to improve health. Examples include the macrobi- otic diet and orthomolecular medicine. This field includes the use of herbs and plants to promote and improve health. Herbal therapy is considered to be the most popular alternative therapy used in the united states. Practitioners use touch and manipulation to promote and improve health. Exam- ples include chiropractic therapy, massage therapy and therapeutic touch. This therapy uses the interconnectedness of mind and body to improve health. Examples include psychotherapy, meditation, guided imagery, hypnosis, biofeedback and prayer. Used most common- ly to treat nausea and vomiting (particularly for anesthesia or chemotherapy-induced hyperemesis gravidarum) and post-operative dental pain.
