Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some most common asked questions:
What is integrative medicine ?
Integrative Medicine is more than just complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and more than simply adding CAM to conventional medical practices. In a larger sense, Integrative Medicine is an approach to patients and patient care.
Integrative Medicine is healing oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person (body, mind, and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle. It emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and makes use of all appropriate therapies, both conventional and alternative.
Integrative Medicine is the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapeutic approaches, healthcare professionals and disciplines to achieve optimal health and healing.
What is the main difference ?
The major difference between integrative and conventional medicine can be sumed up by Sir William Osler (1849-1919) "The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease."
What is acupuncture ?
Acupuncture is a therapeutic method used to encourage natural healing reduce or relieve pain and improve function of affected areas of the body. Acupuncture involves the insertion of extremely fine sterile needles through the skin and tissues at specific points along the meridians. There are more than 1,000 points within this meridian system.
History of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient system of healing that can be traced back over five thousand years to China, Japan and other cultures. It is based on the belief that there is a life force of vital energy, called Qi (pronounced chee), which is present in all living organisms. In the state of health, this energy is flowing and circulating along 12 pathways called meridians. Each meridian is linked to a specific internal organ and organ system. In the state of disease, it is believed that the flow of Qi is blocked, a condition that causes an imbalance or illness. Acupuncture is one modality that is used to stimulate an even flow of Qi in order to promote health and well-being.
What are acupuncture treat application?
The most widely accepted application for acupuncture are in the treatment of chronic pain when other conventional medical method have not been successful.
- Digestive disorders
- Respiratory disorders
- Neurological or musculoskeletal disorders
- Urinary, menstrual and reproductive disorders
- Sleep disorders
- Allergy
- Addictions
What is Myers' cocktail?
The "Myers' cocktail" is invented by John Myers, a physician from Baltimore, Maryland, and developed by Alan R. Gaby, administered intravenously and promoted as an alternative treatment for a broad range of conditions including asthma, fibromyalgia, depression, chronic fatigue etc. This IV therapy, is a very quick way to get critical nutrients and hydration into human body. Click here for More
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