{"product_id":"2940045086899","title":"A Simple Guide to Alternative Therapy","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlternative Medicine is other forms of therapies other than conventional Western Medicine.\u003cbr\u003eThey are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Whole medical systems\u003cbr\u003e2. Mind-body medicine\u003cbr\u003e3. Biologically based practices\u003cbr\u003e4. Manipulative and body-based practices\u003cbr\u003e5. Energy medicine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Whole medical systems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA system isn't just a single practice or remedies but many practices that center on a philosophy,\u003cbr\u003esuch as the power of nature or the presence of energy in your body.\u003cbr\u003eExamples of whole medical systems include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Ancient healing systems such as ayurveda from India and traditional Chinese medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Homeopathy which uses minute doses of a substance that causes symptoms to stimulate\u003cbr\u003ethe body's self-healing response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. Naturopathy which natural treatments to help the body do its own healing and uses practices,\u003cbr\u003esuch as massage, acupuncture, herbal remedies, exercise and lifestyle counseling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Mind-body medicine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMind-body techniques improve the communication between the body and the mind.\u003cbr\u003eThe mind and body must be in harmony for a person to be healthy.\u003cbr\u003eExamples of mind-body medicine include meditation, prayer, and relaxation therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Biologically based practices\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese biological practices include\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. dietary supplements include selenium, glucosamine sulfate\u003cbr\u003eb. herbal remedies include ginseng, ginkgo and echinacea\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerbs and supplements can be taken as teas, oils, syrups, powders, tablets or capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Manipulation and body-based practices\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese methods depend on a practitioner to manipulate a specific part of the body.\u003cbr\u003eThey include:\u003cbr\u003ea. chiropractor manipulation\u003cbr\u003eb. massage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Energy medicine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn invisible energy force flows through the body.\u003cbr\u003eWhen this energy flow is blocked or unbalanced a person can become sick.\u003cbr\u003eThis energy is called chi, prana and life force.\u003cbr\u003eThe goal of the energy therapists is to unblock or re-balance the energy force.\u003cbr\u003eEnergy therapies include qi gong, reiki and magnet therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Alternative Therapies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Spa Therapy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Aromatherapy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Antioxidants Therapy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Acupuncture Treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Ayurveda Treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Homeopathy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Massage Therapy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Meditation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Naturopathy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Reiki Therapy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Hypnotherapy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Yoga therapy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Chiropractor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Epilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47184660693232,"sku":"2940045086899","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940045086899_p0.jpg?v=1769889869","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940045086899","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}