Alternative or Complimentary therapies were in practise long before conventional medicines came into being. Here we give a perspective of what are these therapies and the timeline
Dr Jenny Chen is a Medical Doctor in Traditional Chinese Medicine at DingHan TCM Clinic with over 17 years experience in TCM and Acupuncture, including practicing, infusing medicine, TCM application in beauty, TCM diet, and confinement health management. Dr Chen has a Master of Internal Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a PhD in Acupuncture from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has also lectured on TCM at Chinese Culture Series Workshop at Hult International Business School, Shanghai, China and has served as a contracted TCM Doctor for executives of Asus Computer, Shanghai, China.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China
and has evolved over thousands of years. TCM practitioners use herbs,
acupuncture, and other methods to treat a wide range of conditions.
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Dr Jenny Chen is a Medical Doctor in Traditional Chinese Medicine at DingHan TCM Clinic with over 17 years experience in TCM and Acupuncture, including practicing, infusing medicine, TCM application in beauty, TCM diet, and confinement health management. Dr Chen has a Master of Internal Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a PhD in Acupuncture from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has also lectured on TCM at Chinese Culture Series Workshop at Hult International Business School, Shanghai, China and has served as a contracted TCM Doctor for executives of Asus Computer, Shanghai, China.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China
and has evolved over thousands of years. TCM practitioners use herbs,
acupuncture, and other methods to treat a wide range of conditions.
http://www.sldint.com/a/bestarticles/Ancient_Chinese_civilization/172.htm
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Yin – Yang /5elements/Herbalism/Acupuncture/Moxibustion/Cupping/Massage therapy/Qi gong/Tai – ji /Meditation/Massage
Acupuncture is a family of procedures involving the stimulation of specific points on the body using a variety of techniques.
The acupuncture technique that has been most often studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metal needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.
Acupuncture involves the stimulation of anatomical points on the body with thin needled.
Acupuncture patients usually feel little to no pain.
Acupuncture needles are hair-thin and are manipulated either by hand or electricity.
Cupping
Cupping therapy is a form of CTM in which cups are placed on the skin to create suction.
The cups can be made of a variety of materials, including:
Glass
Bamboo
Earthenware
The suction of the cups mobilizes blood flow to promote the healing of a broad range of medical ailments
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing.
The purpose is to strengthen the blood and improve Qi flow.
Direct and indirect methods.
Traditionally used to treat colds.
But it is not for everyone.
Because it is used specifically for patients suffering from cold or stagnant constitutions, it should not be used on anyone diagnosed with too much heat.
Tui Na
Also known as Chinese massage
Uses wave-like motions to loosen joints and nourish muscles.
Brings awareness back to a person’s body, making it a first step in the healing process.
Stimulates the flow of Qi, blood and body fluids
Can be used to treat pain, stress or digestion problems.
Risks and SIde effects
Alternative health care system and referral system, community health nursingNehaNupur8
Alternative systems of health include various healing approaches that originate from around the world and that are not based on conventional western medicine. There therapies are called alternative system of health as they are used alone as complementary medicine or these can be used with conventional medicine.
Do you wonder what's the fuss about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Do you want to know how to get healthier, treat pain, improve your energy, prevent disease, and manage illness?
A short history of the development of homeopathy in Indiahome
Homeopathy was introduced in India the early 19th century. It flourished in Bengal at first,
and then spread all over India. In the beginning, the system was extensively practised by
amateurs in the civil and military services and others. Mahendra Lal Sircar was the first
Indian who became a homeopathic physician. A number of allopathic doctors started
homeopathic practice following Sircar’s lead. The ‘Calcutta Homeopathic Medical
College’, the first homeopathic medical college was established in 1881. This institution
took on a major role in popularising homeopathy in India.
In 1973, the Government of India recognised homeopathy as one of the national systems of
medicine and set up the Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH) to regulate its education
and practice. Now, only qualified registered homeopaths can practice homeopathy in
India. At present, in India, homeopathy is the third most popular method of medical treatment
after allopathy and Ayurveda. There are over 200,000 registered homeopathic doctors
currently, with approximately 12,000 more being added every year.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Yin – Yang /5elements/Herbalism/Acupuncture/Moxibustion/Cupping/Massage therapy/Qi gong/Tai – ji /Meditation/Massage
Acupuncture is a family of procedures involving the stimulation of specific points on the body using a variety of techniques.
The acupuncture technique that has been most often studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metal needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.
Acupuncture involves the stimulation of anatomical points on the body with thin needled.
Acupuncture patients usually feel little to no pain.
Acupuncture needles are hair-thin and are manipulated either by hand or electricity.
Cupping
Cupping therapy is a form of CTM in which cups are placed on the skin to create suction.
The cups can be made of a variety of materials, including:
Glass
Bamboo
Earthenware
The suction of the cups mobilizes blood flow to promote the healing of a broad range of medical ailments
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing.
The purpose is to strengthen the blood and improve Qi flow.
Direct and indirect methods.
Traditionally used to treat colds.
But it is not for everyone.
Because it is used specifically for patients suffering from cold or stagnant constitutions, it should not be used on anyone diagnosed with too much heat.
Tui Na
Also known as Chinese massage
Uses wave-like motions to loosen joints and nourish muscles.
Brings awareness back to a person’s body, making it a first step in the healing process.
Stimulates the flow of Qi, blood and body fluids
Can be used to treat pain, stress or digestion problems.
Risks and SIde effects
Alternative health care system and referral system, community health nursingNehaNupur8
Alternative systems of health include various healing approaches that originate from around the world and that are not based on conventional western medicine. There therapies are called alternative system of health as they are used alone as complementary medicine or these can be used with conventional medicine.
Do you wonder what's the fuss about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Do you want to know how to get healthier, treat pain, improve your energy, prevent disease, and manage illness?
A short history of the development of homeopathy in Indiahome
Homeopathy was introduced in India the early 19th century. It flourished in Bengal at first,
and then spread all over India. In the beginning, the system was extensively practised by
amateurs in the civil and military services and others. Mahendra Lal Sircar was the first
Indian who became a homeopathic physician. A number of allopathic doctors started
homeopathic practice following Sircar’s lead. The ‘Calcutta Homeopathic Medical
College’, the first homeopathic medical college was established in 1881. This institution
took on a major role in popularising homeopathy in India.
In 1973, the Government of India recognised homeopathy as one of the national systems of
medicine and set up the Central Council of Homeopathy (CCH) to regulate its education
and practice. Now, only qualified registered homeopaths can practice homeopathy in
India. At present, in India, homeopathy is the third most popular method of medical treatment
after allopathy and Ayurveda. There are over 200,000 registered homeopathic doctors
currently, with approximately 12,000 more being added every year.
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2. • Diverse medical practices that were collectively
promoted as alternative medicine beginning from the
1970’s, outside the mainstream Western or
Conventional medicine as practised by the majority of
the doctors today. Also known as Complementary and
Alternative Medicines(CAM).
• The various approaches of CAM typically are used in a
manner that is complementary to standard medical
practices
• Popular forms of CAM are Ayurveda, Homeopathy,
Naturopathy, Yoga, Accupuncture, Shiatzu….
What is Alternative Therapy?
4. • The ancient medical tradition of
India. Ayurveda traces its origins to a
text written by Sushruta, the “father
of Surgery,” in the 6th century BC
• Using a system of eight treatment
disciplines, Ayurvedic holistic health
practitioners guide their patients to
balance and moderation.
• Such disease-inducing imbalances
can be adjusted and balanced using
traditional herbs, minerals and heavy
metals.
BC 2500 – 1600 : The origin of Ayurveda
5. • Derived from the Sanskrit
word yuj, Yoga means union of the
individual consciousness or soul with
the Universal Consciousness or Spirit.
• Yoga is a 5000-year-old Indian body of
knowledge. Though many think of
yoga only as a physical exercise where
people twist, turn, stretch, and
breathe in the most complex ways
• It comprises of Asanas( Posture
Exercises) and Pranayama(Breath
Control).
• The Science of Yoga has been said to
have been founded by Maharishi
Patanjali, through his Yoga Sutras.
BC 600 : Yoga
6. • A system in which medical doctors and other
healthcare professionals (such as nurses,
pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and
diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery.
• Also called allopathic medicine, orthodox medicine,
Western medicine etc.
• From 1600 till 1947,these Conventional Medicines
spread due to the trade practices of The East India
Companies, and these Medicines became the
Standard for Medicines.
AD 1600 : Conventional Medicines
7. • It is an alternative therapy which is based on the
belief that a substance that causes the symptoms
of a disease in healthy people cures similar
symptoms in sick people.
• This medical science was developed by Dr.
Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), a German
physician.
• This idea is referred to as the “Law of Similars“,
and was understood by Aristotle and Hippocrates
and mentioned in ancient Hindu manuscripts. For
e.g. - an onion makes your eyes water and your
nose burn. If you are having an attack of hay fever
with watering eyes and a burning nose, a
homeopathic remedy made from onion helps.
AD 1796 : Homeopathy
8. • Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction
and relaxation that also promotes healing.
• The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words -
Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher
Power" and Ki which is "life force energy".
• Practitioners place their palms on the patient
near Chakras(energy points) that they believe are
centres of supernatural energies in the belief that
these supernatural energies can transfer from the
practitioner's palms to heal the patient.
• Mikao Usui, the founder of the Reiki system of
natural healing, recommended that one practice
certain simple ethical ideals to promote peace and
harmony, which are nearly universal across all
cultures.
AD 1922 : Reiki
9. • The government of India makes efforts to recognize
Ayurveda, Siddha(Perfection) and Unani(Mughal
Therapies) as being on par with scientific medicine.
• In traditional medical schools the vocabulary and diagnostic
tools of modern medicine replace traditional terms and
techniques, and students increasingly become unfamiliar
with classical references and methodologies.
• Nevertheless, these medicines continued to follow the
norms of that of Western Medicines.
AD 1947 : India Post Independence
10. • In the 1970s, irregular practices were grouped with traditional
practices of non-western cultures, and with other unproven or
disproven practices that were not part of biomedicine, and the
entire group began to be marketed and promoted as
"alternative medicine".
• In 1973, the Medical Faculty of the University of Rome
convened the first World Congress of Alternative Medicines
and the provisional program contained no less than 135
therapies.
• Following the counterculture movement of the 1960s,
misleading marketing campaigns promoting "alternative
medicine" as an effective "alternative" to biomedicine, and
with changing social attitudes about not using chemicals, use of
alternative medicine in the west began to rise
AD 1970’s : The surge of alternative medicines
11. • Pranic Healingis a highly evolved and tested system
of energy medicine developed by Grandmaster Choa
Kok Sui that utilizes prana to balance, harmonize and
transform the body's energy processes. Prana is a
Sanskrit word that means life-force.
• This invisible bio-energy or vital energy keeps the
body alive and maintains a state of good health.
• It is based on the fundamental principles that the
body is a self-repairing living entity that possesses
the ability to heal itself and that the healing process
is accelerated by increasing this life force that is
readily available from the sun, air and ground to
address physical & emotional imbalances.
AD 1980’s : The surge of alternative medicines
12. • WHO Report stated “Traditional & Complementary Medicine
(T&CM) is an important and often underestimated part of
health care”.
• It also states that there is a need for its closer integration into
health systems
• Potential cost savings are an important reason for clients to
opt for T&CM services
• There are nearly 8 lakhs alternative therapy practitioners in
India
AD 2014 : WHO Report
13. Healclinic helps clients
solve health and life
challenges by creating
customised treatment
plans using alternative
therapies.
AD 2016 : The
Birth of
Healclinic