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Health Care Information Resources: Alternative Medicine

For years people facing illnesses only had traditional medical treatment as a way to attack the illnesses. The treatment would generally be in the form of medication or surgery. However, people have additional options that do not include traditional medical treatment, instead using a holistic approach. Alternative medicine can be in the form of diet and lifestyle changes, herbal medicine, aroma therapy, manual healing and mind & body control. Here are some general resources on alternative medicine (holistic chiropractic practiced by a holistic chiropractor)

· Alternative Medicine Homepage – a collection of resources on various aspects of alternative medicine.

· Alternative Medicine Information – information about various segments of alternative medicine.

· Holistic Medicine Resources – a resourceful site which covers a form of alternative medicine.

· Alternative Medicine Resources – a collection of articles and information on alternative medicine.

The basis of alternative medicine is utilizing natural resources to help treat a medical condition. Modern medicine has many wonderful tools available to treat patients. For example, cancer patients now have options such as chemotherapy, radiation treatment and surgery. Using alternative medicine, in this example the patient would be treated by other methods such as diet and possibly herbal medication. Each treatment method has supporters and has had successes and failures, so patients need to examine all treatment options before selecting a course of action. Some of the alternative medicine approaches include:

· Aromatherapy – is the use of oils and plant extracts in the treatment of medical conditions, in baths or during massages.

· Chiropractic – involves a Chiropractor treating the nervous system by working the muscles, back and spine to relieve pain.

· Homeopathy – the basis of homeopathic medicine is treating patients as if they would have similar symptoms if they were a healthy person.

· Oxygen Therapy – involves administering higher levels of oxygen to combat respiratory conditions.

· Spirituality – is another form of alternative medicine, where you place the patients care with divine intervention.

Selecting the right alternative medicine provider is an important step. It is recommended that you do research in the alternative medicine discipline you are interested in and become familiar with the terms and methodology. Next, compile a list of questions that you would like to ask the alternative medicine care provider. Finally, search for a provider that can assist you in meeting your medical needs. Here are some resources for finding alternative medical providers:

· Holistic Medicine Directory – a resource to find providers of holistic medicine.

· Alternative Medicine Providers – a resource to find providers in your area.

· Chiropractors – resource to locate chiropractic care providers in your area.

· Complementary and Alternative Medicine – resource of alternative medical providers.

When researching medical and surgical alternatives, make sure you look at all aspects of traditional and alternative medical treatments. The more knowledge you have the better the choice you will make.