COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapies

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Table of Contents

Introduction3

1.Acupuncture3

1.1Concept3

1.2Origins and development4

1.3Therapy objectives4

1.5Training required4

2.Aromatherapy5

2.1Concept5

2.2Origins and development5

2.3Therapy objectives5

2.4Regulations and legal obligations6

2.5Training required6

3.Reflexology6

3.1Concept6

3.2Origins and development7

3.3Therapy objectives7

3.4Regulations and legal obligations7

3.5Training required8

4.Yoga8

4.1Concept8

4.2Origins and development8

4.3Therapy objectives8

4.4Regulations and legal obligations9

4.5Training required9

Conclusion9

References10

Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapies

Introduction

In complementary therapies, it is important to note that the terms structure and function of human body designate concepts that can sometimes be very different from the notions that are usually designated with the same denominations give other perspectives or other types of therapy. People often speak of complementary therapies (CT) as a treatment. The truth is, however, that its theoretical content also promotes healthy lifestyles and mental attitudes, behavioural and spiritual health flattering.

The idea of an integrated multidimensional includes the biological, psychological, social and spiritual, all of which undergo development processes, and influence each other. Each of the dimensions described the person is in permanent and simultaneously with the other, forming a whole in which none of the four can be reduced or subordinate to another, nor can be seen in isolation. Therefore, in any situation, the person responds as a whole with variable involvement of its four dimensions. Each dimension comprises a series of processes, some of which are automatic or unconscious and others, by contrast, are controlled or intentional.

Acupuncture

Concept

Acupuncture is a method called alternative medicine, this type of unconventional medicine is one of the most popular and known in our present, his supporters and his detractors are many, however, the clinical results obtained show that acupuncture is effective against pain and many other diseases, thus ensuring their application in various hospitals and public health.

Origins and development

The decade of the 70's saw the arrival of acupuncture to countries like Spain, USA, Canada and England, this is an ancient Eastern technique already employed for 15 years in France and Germany. The World Health Organization did not hesitate to recognize the positive effects of acupuncture in a large number of diseases; this was a big push toward full acceptance in the medical community.

Therapy objectives

Acupuncture is a technique that aims to achieve energetic harmony of the human being according to the Chinese medical tradition, body aches, discomfort and health problems occur as the result of the breakdown of the balance.

Regulations and Legal Obligation

The regulation of the practice of Chinese medicine and acupuncture in Europe is different trends. In the UK, Austria, Estonia, Slovakia, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia and Lithuania the practice of acupuncture by non-health professionals, not yet regulated.

Training required

The training includes Chinese medicine and acupuncture criteria..The tutorial is based on both Chinese medicines and acupuncture procedures in China that the WHO accepts to be implemented worldwide.

Aromatherapy

Concept

Aromatherapy is a particular branch of herbal medicine that uses concentrated plant oils called essential oils to improve physical health. Unlike the plants used in herbal medicine, essential oils are ingested but not inhaled or applied to the skin. It is widely used therapeutic pseudoscience in the past.

Origins and development

The term aromatherapy was first used by French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosé in 1935 is a therapy alternative ...