Encyclopedia - Traditional Medicine: Encyclopedia - Traditional Medicine
The term traditional medicine is used with two main meanings. The most common usage is to describe medical techniques traditionally used ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Encyclopedia - Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) also known simply as Chinese medicine (Chinese: 中醫學, zhōngyī xué, or 中药学, zhōngyaò xu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Traditional Medicine: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Ethnomedicine, Folk Medicine,
Traditional medicine , Ethnomedicine, Folk medicine, ,  Folk remedies, Folk remedy, Home remedies, Home remedy, Indigenous medic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditional Korean Medicine: Encyclopedia - Traditional Korean Medicine
Traditional Korean medicine (Hangul: 한의학, Hanja: 韓醫學) developed alongside and from Chinese medical techniques and procedures....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Naturopathic Medicine: Encyclopedia - Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic medicine is the practice of attempting to improve the health of patients through the application of natural remedies. Naturo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moxibustion: Encyclopedia - Moxibustion
Moxibustion (Chinese: 灸; pinyin: jiŭ) is an oriental medicine therapy utilizing moxa, or mugwort herb. It plays an important role in t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zang Fu Theory: Encyclopedia - Zang Fu Theory
To differentiate between western or eastern concepts of organs the first letter is capitalized (Liver, instead of liver, Spleen instead o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardamom: Encyclopedia - Cardamom
Aframomum Amomum Elettaria The name cardamom (sometimes written cardamon) is used for species within three genera of the Ginger family (Z...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brown Rice: Encyclopedia - Brown Rice
Brown rice is unmilled or partly milled rice, a kind of whole grain. It has a mild nutty flavor, is chewier than white rice, and becomes ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Health Science: Encyclopedia - Health Science
Health science is the discipline of applied science which deals with human and animal health. There are two parts to health science: the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qi: Encyclopedia - Qi
Qi, also commonly spelled ch'i, chi or ki, is a fundamental concept of everyday Chinese culture, most often defined as "air" or "breath" ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Allopathic Medicine: Encyclopedia - Allopathic Medicine
The term allopathic medicine is used by adherents of alternative medicine to refer to any form of mainstream medicine. This phrase is com...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Traditional Medicine: Alternate Health Therapy Dictionary On Traditional Medicine
Traditional Medicine  - A term generally used to describe the native therapies of a certain region (eg, the traditional medicine ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Oriental Traditional Medicine: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Oriental Medicine
Oriental traditional medicine , Oriental medicine , Oriental traditional medicine, Traditional oriental medicine, Traditional orienta...   » Read the article

Dictionary - African Traditional Medicine: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On African Medicine,
African traditional medicine , African medicine, , African witch doctor, African witch doctors, Traditional African medicine: A sys...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Complementary Medicine Dictionary On Traditional Chinese Medicine
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE: The basis of much ancient healing wisdom which also shows a similarity to other traditional in both thou...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): The dominant style of Chinese medicine in the People's Republic of China.   (See also: Tr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Traditional Indian Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Traditional Indian Medicine
traditional Indian medicine: 1. (TIM, American Indian Healing, Indian Medicine, Native American Healing Ways, Traditional Native Ameri...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vietnamese Traditional Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Vietnamese Traditional Medicine
Vietnamese traditional medicine (Vietnamese medicine): Syncretic medical tradition of Vietnam. It includes acupuncture, cupping, moxib...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine theory posits both Organs (the Triple Burner, for example) and Substances (such as Shen, or Spirit) for w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditional Chinese Medicine - Uses
In the West, TCM is often considered alternative medicine; however, in mainland China and Taiwan, TCM is widely considered to be an integ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Natural Health Dictionary On Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine: An ancient healing system that views the body as an integrated whole, so problems in one area are seen t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditional Korean Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditional Korean Medicine - History
The origin of Korean Medicine goes back to ancient times. In Samguk Yusa·Gojoseon(삼국유사·고조선), where the founding myth of K...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Natural Health Dictionary Ii On Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete system of healing that dates back to 200 B.C. in written form...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese Traditional Medicine: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Chung I Hsueh, Hsueh, Chung I, Zhong Yi Xue
Chinese traditional medicine , Chung I Hsueh, Hsueh, Chung I, Zhong Yi Xue , Traditional Chinese Medicine,: A system of traditional...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditional Chinese Medicine - The Relationship Between Tcm And Western Medicine
Within China, there has been a great deal of cooperation between TCM practitioners and Western medicine, especially in the field of ethno...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditional Chinese Medicine - Tcm And Animals
As animal products are used in Chinese formulas, vegans and vegetarians should inform their practitioner, if their beliefs forbid the ing...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditional Chinese Medicine - Tcm Treatment Techniques
The traditional treatment in Chinese medicine consists of six major methods: Tui na(推拿) Acupuncture(針疚) Moxibustion(艾炙) Cupp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditional Chinese Medicine - Tcm And Science
There are some questions about TCM which can be investigated scientifically: Does it work? How does it work? Is it safe? Traditional C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditional Chinese Medicine - Tcm Diagnostics
The basics of TCM diagnostics are: observe (望 wàng), hear and smell (聞 wén), ask about background (問 wèn) and read the pulse (�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Traditional Chinese Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Traditional Chinese Medicine - Tcm Theory
There are many schools of thought on which TCM is based. Because of this, the foundation principles of Chinese medicine are not necessari...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Naturopathic Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Naturopathic Medicine - Naturopathic Physicians And Traditional Naturopaths
There are two groups calling themselves "naturopaths" who have recently been engaged in legal battles. The term when originally coined by...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Date Palm: Encyclopedia Ii - Date Palm - Traditional Medicinal Uses
Dates have a high tannin content and are used medicinally as a detersive and astringent in intestinal troubles. As an infusion, decoction...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tai Chi Chuan: Encyclopedia Ii - Tai Chi Chuan - T'ai Chi Ch'uan As A Health Practice And A Form Of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Researchers have found that long-term T'ai Chi practice had favorable effects on the promotion of balance control, flexibility and cardio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tai Chi Chuan: Encyclopedia Ii - Tai Chi Chuan - T'ai Chi Ch'uan As A Health Practice And A Form Of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Researchers have found that long-term T'ai Chi practice had favorable effects on the promotion of balance control, flexibility and cardio...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Medicine: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Medicine
MEDICINE: Native American term for magick, consciously focusing will (thought), form (physical) and emotion(desire) to effect change. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurvedic Medicine: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Hindu Medicine
Ayurvedic medicine , Hindu medicine ,  : The traditional Hindu system of medicine which is based on customs, beliefs, and prac...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kampo Medicine: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Kampo, Kanpo, Kanpo Medicine
Kampo medicine , Kampo, Kanpo, Kanpo medicine ,  : System of herbal medicine practiced in Japan by both herbalists and practit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meridians: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Ching Lo, Jing Luo, Jingluo, Luo, Jing
Meridians , Ching Lo, Jing Luo, Jingluo, Luo, Jing ,  : Classical loci in acupuncture. They are main and collateral channels, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Naturopathic Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Naturopathic Medicine - History Of Naturopathic Medicine
The term naturopathy was coined before 1900, by John Scheel, and used by Benedict Lust. (Lust is a German surname meaning "beautiful" or ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chinese Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine (Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM): Ancient holistic system whose basics include herbology, nutrition, and the conce...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Classical Indian Medicine: Alternative Health Dictionary On Classical Indian Medicine
classical Indian medicine (ancient Indian medicine, Ayurveda, classical Ayurveda, classic Hindu medicine, traditional Ayurveda, tradit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardamom: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardamom - Various Uses Of Cardomom
All the different cardamom species and varieties are used mainly as cooking spices and as medicines. In general, Elettaria (the usual ty...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardamom: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardamom - Various Uses Of Cardamom
All the different cardamom species and varieties are used mainly as cooking spices and as medicines. In general, Elettaria subulatum (th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Health Science: Encyclopedia Ii - Health Science - Health Practices
Health science - Conventional Western practices. Allopathic medicine Athletic training Dentistry Epidemiology Genetic counseling Medic...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurveda: Alternative Health Dictionary On Ayurveda
Ayurveda (Ayurveda Medicine, Ayurvedic healing, Ayurvedic healthcare, Ayurvedic medicine, ayurvedism, Indian medicine, Science of Long...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Health Science: Encyclopedia Ii - Health Science - Application Of Health-related Knowledge
Health science - Health delivery. There are a large number of health professions. The terms medicine or biomedicine, and medical doctor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Naturopathic Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Naturopathic Medicine - The Principles Of Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathy is based on six tenets or principles [1][2]: "The healing power of nature" "Identify and treat the cause" "First do no harm"...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brown Rice: Encyclopedia Ii - Brown Rice - Brown Rice And White Rice
Brown rice and white rice have similar amounts of calories, carbohydrates, fat and protein. The difference between the two lies in proces...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Complementary Therapies: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Alternative Medicine
Complementary therapies , Alternative medicine , Alternative therapies, Alternative therapy, Complementary medicine, Complementary th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Holistic Health: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Holistic Medicine
Holistic health , Holistic medicine , Holistic therapies, Wholistic health, Wholistic medicine, Wholistic therapies: Health as view...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Qi: Encyclopedia Ii - Qi - Views And Opinions Of Qi
The nature of qi is highly controversial, and the old controversy in Chinese philosophy as to the nature of qi still exists. Among some t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tcm Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Tcm Acupuncture
TCM acupuncture (New Acupuncture): Form of acupuncture that arose in the People's Republic of China during the Cultural Revolution. Sy...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Allopathic Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Allopathic Medicine - History Of Allopathy
Hahnemann used the term to refer to what he saw as a system of medicine that combats disease by using remedies that produce effects in a ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ayurvedic Acupuncture: Alternative Health Dictionary On Ayurvedic Acupuncture
Ayurvedic Acupuncture (Bhedan Karma, traditional Indian acupuncture): Subject of The Lost Secrets of Ayurvedic Acupuncture: An Ayurved...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acoustic Stimulation: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Auditory Stimulation
Acoustic stimulation , Auditory stimulation ,  : Use of sound to elicit a response in the nervous system.   (See also: ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture Analgesia: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Acupuncture Anesthesia
Acupuncture analgesia , Acupuncture anesthesia ,  : Analgesia produced by the insertion of ACUPUNCTURE needles at certain ACUP...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture Points: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Acupoints
Acupuncture points , Acupoints ,  : Designated locations along nerves or organ meridians for inserting acupuncture needles. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Acupuncture Therapy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Acupuncture
Acupuncture therapy , Acupuncture ,  : Treatment of disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians. The pla...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Anthroposophy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Anthroposophy
Anthroposophy , Anthroposophy ,  : Knowledge of the nature of man. A spiritual and mystical doctrine that grew out of theosoph...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Applied Kinesiology: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Applied Kinesiology
Applied kinesiology , Applied kinesiology ,  : The study of muscles and the movement of the human body. In holistic medicine i...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aromatherapy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Aroma Therapy
Aromatherapy , Aroma therapy , Aroma therapies, Aromatherapies: The use of fragrances and essences from plants to affect or alter a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Art Therapy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Art Therapies
Art therapy , Art therapies ,  : The use of art as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of neurological, mental, or behavior...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Balneology: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Balneotherapy
Balneology , Balneotherapy ,  : Therapy by various hot or warm baths in natural mineral waters, spas, or "cures". It...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Biofeedback: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Psychophysiologic Feedback
Biofeedback , Psychophysiologic feedback , Biofeedback, Biofeedbacks: Process by which a person uses biofeedback information to gai...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chiropractic Manipulation: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Chiropractic Adjustment
Chiropractic manipulation , Chiropractic adjustment , Chiropractic spinal adjustment: Spinal adjustments made by a chiropractor to ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Color Therapy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Chromatotherapy, Chromotherapy
Color therapy , Chromatotherapy, Chromotherapy ,  : A form of phototherapy using color to influence health and to treat variou...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dance Therapy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Dance Therapies
Dance therapy , Dance therapies ,  : The use of dancing for therapeutic purposes.   (See also: Dance therapy , Alterna...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Psychodrama: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Psychodramas
Psychodrama , Psychodramas ,  : Primarily a technique of group psychotherapy which involves a structure, directed, and dramati...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Psychophysiology: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Mind-body Relation
Psychophysiology , Mind-body relation , Mind-body relations, Mind-body relationship, Mind-body relationships, Physiologic psychologie...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Radiesthesia: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Radiesthesia
Radiesthesia , Radiesthesia ,  : Therapeutic cult concerned with intangible energies surrounding the living body and based on ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reflexotherapy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Reflex Therapy
Reflexotherapy , Reflex therapy ,  : Treatment of some morbid condition by producing a reflex action, as in the household trea...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Relaxation Techniques: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Relaxation Therapy
Relaxation techniques , Relaxation therapy , Relaxation technic, Relaxation technics, Relaxation technique,: The use of muscular re...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shamanism: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On  shamanism
Shamanism ,  Shamanism , Shamanic Healing: An intermediate stage between polytheism and monotheism, which assumes a "Grea...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Spinal Manipulation: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Cervical Manipulation
Spinal manipulation , Cervical manipulation , Lumbar manipulation: Adjustment and manipulation of the vertebral column.   (S...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Spiritual Therapies: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Spiritual Healing
Spiritual therapies , Spiritual healing ,  : Mystical, religious, or spiritual practices performed for health benefit.  ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Witchcraft: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Sorceries, Sorcery
Witchcraft , Sorceries, Sorcery ,    : An act of employing sorcery (the use of power gained from the assistance or contro...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Musculoskeletal Manipulations: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Manipulation Therapies
Musculoskeletal manipulations , Manipulation therapies , Manipulation therapy, Manipulative therapies, Manipulative therapy: Variou...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Music Therapy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Music Therapy
Music therapy , Music therapy ,  : The use of music as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of neurological, mental, or beha...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Myofunctional Therapy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Orofacial Myotherapy
Myofunctional therapy , Orofacial myotherapy , Myofunctional therapies, Oral myotherapies, Oral myotherapy, Orofacial myotherapies,: ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Naturopathy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Natural Remedies
Naturopathy , Natural remedies , Natural remedy, Naturopathic medicine: A drugless system of therapy, making use of physical forces...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Organotherapy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Organotherapies
Organotherapy , Organotherapies ,  : Historically, the treatment of disease by the administration of animal organs or their ex...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Play Therapy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Play Therapies
Play therapy , Play therapies ,  : A treatment technique utilizing play as a medium for expression and communication between p...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Laughter Therapy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Laughter Therapy
Laughter therapy , Laughter therapy ,  : Therapeutic use of humor and laughter to improve emotional well being in order to fac...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Magic: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Magics
Magic , Magics ,  : Beliefs and practices concerned with producing desired results through supernatural forces or agents as wi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Massage: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Craniosacral Massage
Massage , Craniosacral massage , Reflexology, Rolfing, Zone therapy: Group of systematic and scientific manipulations of body tissu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Meditation: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Transcendental Meditation
Meditation , Transcendental meditation ,  : A state of consciousness in which the individual eliminates environmental stimuli ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mental Healing: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Mental Healing
Mental healing , Mental healing ,  : The use of mind to cure disease, particularly physical illness.   (See also: Ment...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Moxibustion: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Moxabustion
Moxibustion , Moxabustion ,  : The burning of a small, thimble sized, smoldering plug or cone of moxa, usually Artemisia vulga...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ear Acupuncture: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Auricular Acupuncture
Ear acupuncture , Auricular acupuncture , Auricular acupunctures, Ear acupunctures: Acupuncture therapy by inserting needles in the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Electroacupuncture: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On  electroacupuncture
Electroacupuncture ,  Electroacupuncture ,  : A form of acupuncture using low frequency electrically stimulated needles t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Faith Healing: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Prayer Healing
Faith healing , Prayer healing ,  : The use of faith and spirit to cure disease.   (See also: Faith healing , Alternat...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Homeopathy: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Homoeopathy
Homeopathy , Homoeopathy ,  : A system of therapeutics founded by Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), based on the Law of Similars w...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hydrotherapy*: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Hydrotherapies,whirlpool Bath
Hydrotherapy* , Hydrotherapies,Whirlpool bath , Whirlpool baths: External application of water for therapeutic purposes.   (...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hypnosis: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Hypnoses, Mesmerism
Hypnosis , Hypnoses, Mesmerism ,  : A state of increased receptivity to suggestion and direction, initially induced by the inf...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Imagery: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Directed Reverie Therapies
Imagery , Directed reverie therapies , Directed reverie therapy, Guided imagery, Imageries Psychotherapy Imagery: The use of mental...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moxibustion: Encyclopedia Ii - Moxibustion - Terminology
The word "moxa" comes from Japanese mogusa (艾) (the u is not very strongly enunciated). Yomogi (蓬) also serves as a synonym for moxa ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moxibustion: Encyclopedia Ii - Moxibustion - Theory And Practice
Practitioners use moxa to warm regions and acupuncture points with the intention of stimulating circulation through the points and induci...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tai Chi Chuan: Encyclopedia Ii - Tai Chi Chuan - Overview
Historically, T'ai Chi Ch'uan has been regarded as a martial art, and its more traditional practitioners still teach it as one. Even so, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tai Chi Chuan: Encyclopedia Ii - Tai Chi Chuan - Overview
Historically, T'ai Chi Ch'uan has been regarded as a martial art, and its traditional practitioners still teach it as one. Even so, it ha...   » Read the article