COMPLIMENTARY THERAPY

Complimentary Therapy



Complimentary Therapy

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Alternative therapies are treatments that are used instead of conventional treatments. They are considered unproven treatments by scientific methods. You may have heard the terms complementary and alternative used interchangeably, but they have a very different meaning. While complementary therapies are used in conjunction with traditional treatments, alternative therapies are used instead of conventional treatments. Complementary therapy may consist, for example, opt for care of a naturopath or use of medicinal plants in conjunction with conventional treatment of cancer therapy while paralleleserait to use only these non-traditional treatments rather than agreeing to undergo conventional treatment.

The British Medical Journal is publishing a series of reviews of complementary therapies highlights. What is complementary medicine? This question begins the review that the British Medical Journal devoted to this topic. According to the authors, Andrew Vickers and Catherine Zollman, medical Research Council of Complementary Medicine, U.K, there is still a lot of confusion in defining what is and what disciplines includes this term. Complementary medicine includes some therapies that, so far, have been called alternative (Cole, et. al., 2000, pp.320). Because this term implies a rejection of conventional medicine (backed by science), these specialists CAM propose to designate a series of treatments, despite being unconventional, are proving their value in clinical trials. According to most scientists, this is the only way that these procedures can be taken seriously. Apart from test its effectiveness in rigorous studies, these therapies must fight against many evils. On the one hand, should encourage those who practice them are adequately trained. Some countries have already incorporated into their medical school courses on herbal medicine and acupuncture, and others, and is a chiropractic college (De Shazer, et al. 1986, pp.25). Even private insurance and health systems cover much of Europe chiropractic treatments prescribed by a specialist.

Moreover, complementary medicine should be subject to strict regulation to control the quality of its products and the preparation of professionals to provide full guarantee to those who want to use it. The Spanish have for years herbalists claiming rules about this form of treatment, in the same way that already exists in other places, such as Germany.

Many patients seek alternative and complementary therapy during and after medical treatment for cancer. These therapies, which include varied approaches from acupuncture and herbal medicine to religious prayers, offer patients the opportunity to try therapies other than standard medical care. These therapies can improve quality of life and relieve symptoms related to the treatment and the disease itself.

Types of Complementary Therapies

Complementary therapies are alternatives that may play a role in a comprehensive treatment program designed by you and the health care professional who treats you. The efficacy of adjunctive therapy is supported by reliable studies. Generally, complementary therapies are indicated by medical professionals in order to complement a conventional treatment. There are several complementary therapies that may help to relieve pain (Rogers, C.R., 1957, pp.21).

You must tell your doctor if you are using a complementary therapy or intend to do ...