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Courses in Complementary Medicine

Today’s courses in complementary medicine are not at all like what some may believe to be. A matter of fact, while there is a growing number of healing arts schools that provide these and other holistic health programs, some traditional colleges and schools have begun offering integrative medicine courses to those interested in treating patients holistically.

For example, were you aware that courses in complementary medicine are offered to the general public; as well as to healthcare providers and medical students? In addition to reaching a broad educational base, complementary medicine courses can be taken both online and at physical campus locations. And will sometimes provide community-based training programs to those interested in home herbal remedies, organic gardening, and self-massage techniques, and more.

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What is Oriental Medicine?

Oriental medicine is a system of healthcare that seeks to treat the whole person, as all holistic health methods do. Balancing the mind, body and spirit, Oriental medicine therapies like acupuncture, herbal medicine, acupressure, Tuina, and other Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) applications have been in existence before the dawn of modern civilization. A matter of fact, Oriental medicine predates the birth of Christ by nearly 5,000 years.

In addition to nutritional counseling, modern Oriental medicine practitioners commonly use a combined variety of natural healing therapies including acupuncture, Tai Chi, moxibustion, cupping, and Chinese herbal medicine, among others, when treating patients.

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Alternative Medicine and You

Alternative medicine is any form of practice that is outside the realm of conventional modern medicine. Alternative medicine is an age old healing science that uses natural forces present within the human body to cure various diseases, including the practice of using nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, supplements and other forms of natural health care. Alternative medicine is also referred to as “complementary medicine”. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) encompasses nonconventional approaches to healing, beyond traditional medicine. Since conventional medicine often fails to discover the cause of an illness or to relieve pain, many people turn to some form of alternative medicine. Alternative medicine treatments can be safe, natural and non-invasive ways to resolve problems, get to the cause of your health complaints and help restore vitality.

There are many forms of complementary and alternative medicine, too many to list here. Some of the more common ones are Aromatherapy, which involves the use of essential oils (extracts or essences) from flowers, herbs, and trees to promote health and well-being.

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