http://alternative-medicine-book.org/blog Information you need to understand Alternative Medicines Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:16:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Because most practitioners of Western medicine view homeopathy in a negative light, there are not many homeopaths in the United States and other Western countries.  This negative opinion of homeopathy comes from the fact that homeopathic medicine is not scientifically proven to work, nor is it tested thoroughly by the ... http://alternative-medicine-book.org/blog/homeopathy/the-usage-of-homeopathy-here-and-abroad/ Homeopathy has long been questioned as a legitimate medical practice.  Most Western medical practitioners feel that homeopathy is completely ineffective.  When any significant effects are seen in the use of homeopathy, most of these medical professionals credit those results to the placebo effect, a psychological response to the belief that ... http://alternative-medicine-book.org/blog/homeopathy/is-homeopathy-a-hoax/ When you use herbs, you probably don't think about why you are using them the way you are.  Most herbal medicine practitioners subscribe to one of several different theories about the proper use of herbal medicine.  One of the oldest theories is the Chinese theory that states that herbal medicine ... http://alternative-medicine-book.org/blog/herbal-medicines/herbal-medicine-usage-theories/ The thought of using herbal medicines to treat colds, headaches, and even chronic illnesses can send the average person into a state of shock.  The fact is that most people in Western countries think of herbs as the medicines of barbaric medieval surgeons and tribal "witch" doctors.  But while this ... http://alternative-medicine-book.org/blog/herbal-medicines/how-far-are-herbs-from-pharmaceuticals/ Herbalists, or practitioners of herbal medicine, believe in the use of herbal medicines to treat common medical complaints.  This is not to say that herbalists do not use, or believe in the use of, conventional pharmaceutical medications.  Many herbalists simply think that the use of pharmaceuticals should be limited to ... http://alternative-medicine-book.org/blog/herbal-medicines/the-philosophy-of-herbalism/ The profession of art therapist is not a new one, but it is one that is not familiar to many people.  Art therapists are professional therapists who have extensive training in both art and psychotherapy.  In order to be an art therapist, a person must hold a master's degree in ... http://alternative-medicine-book.org/blog/art-therapy/who-is-the-art-therapist/ Art therapists, like other therapists, use several different therapeutic processes to analyze and treat emotional problems in their patients.  Unlike other therapists, however, art therapists' have therapeutic techniques that center on having the patient create and interpret art pieces.  This can help the patient gain personal insight as well as ... http://alternative-medicine-book.org/blog/art-therapy/therapeutic-processes-in-art-therapy/ Have you ever watched a young child drawing with markers or crayons on a blank piece of paper?  They seem to be able to let go and scribble with an abandon rarely matched by an adult.  And why would an adult want to doodle for no reason?  Because there might ... http://alternative-medicine-book.org/blog/art-therapy/markers-and-crayons-not-just-for-kids/ While the term "aromatherapy" technically refers to the use of essential oils and plant extracts to produce a therapeutic effect in a person, many people enjoy blending essential oils simply for their fragrances.  Blending for fragrance is a wonderful idea, but the blender should be aware of the therapeutic uses ... http://alternative-medicine-book.org/blog/aromatherapy/aromatherapy-aromatic-blending-and-therapeutic-blending/ People who seek aromatherapy treatments generally are looking for either a way to organically treat an emotional disturbance, or a way to enhance another alternative medical treatment.  While the use of aromatherapy in conjunction with other alternative medicine therapies is generally overseen by the practitioner of the other therapy (i.e. ... http://alternative-medicine-book.org/blog/aromatherapy/essential-oil-blends-and-their-use-in-aromatherapy/