alternative medicine

Alternative Medicine and Crohn’s Disease/Ulcerative Colitis

“Acupuncture: In Crohn’s disease, acupuncture can be a useful adjunct to conventional medical treatment of the acute flare. Acupuncture with moxibustion may also be helpful for mild to moderate ulcerative colitis relapses. “Probiotics: In ulcerative colitis, aminosalicylates are usually given during periods without symptoms (remission phases) to delay the next relapse as long as possible. … Alternative Medicine and Crohn’s Disease/Ulcerative Colitis

Alternative medicine and cancer

“Mistletoe therapy: Of all complementary cancer therapies, mistletoe therapy is the most commonly used. However, its effectiveness is still controversial. According to manufacturers, mistletoe preparations are supposed to improve the physical and mental well-being of cancer patients, strengthen their immune defenses, stimulate their appetite, relieve pain, or even inhibit tumor growth and prevent relapses. “Homeopathy: … Alternative medicine and cancer

Terlusollogy: Treatment, Effects & Risks

The doctrine of Terlusollogy is a type doctrine of the violinist Wilk and the physician Hagana, which assumes two breathing and constiution types. With type-appropriate movement, breathing and nutrition, users should be able to improve their personal constitution. So far, the correlations of Terlusollogy have not been scientifically proven. What is terlusollogy? Terlussology is a … Terlusollogy: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Schuessler Salts

Products Schüssler salts are commercially available in the form of tablets, drops and as semi-solid preparations such as creams, among others. In many countries they are available from, among others, Adler Pharma Helvetia, Omida, Pflüger and Phytomed. Structure and properties Schuessler salts contain homeopathic preparations of mineral salts. Homeopathic potencies: D6 = 1:106 or D12 … Schuessler Salts

Earwax Plug

Symptoms An earwax plug can cause uncomfortable hearing, a feeling of pressure, fullness, ear pain, itching, ringing in the ears, and dizziness. However, symptoms do not necessarily occur. Because it obstructs the view, the earwax plug makes medical diagnosis more difficult, for example, in the case of a suspected middle ear infection. Causes Earwax (cerumen) … Earwax Plug

Iron Deficiency Causes and Treatment

Background The iron content of an adult is about 3 to 4 g. In women, the value is somewhat lower than in men. About two-thirds is bound to heme as so-called functional iron, is present in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and in enzymes, and is essential for oxygen supply and metabolism. One-third is found in the iron … Iron Deficiency Causes and Treatment

Ear Candles

Products e.g. Hopi Effects Ear candles conduct heat into the ear canal and have a calming effect. Fields of application According to the manufacturer, in alternative medicine: For complaints in the head area Irritation of the ear and sinuses General ear hygiene Ringing in the ears, ringing in the ears Hearing loss Head pressure Migraine … Ear Candles

Okoubaka Health Benefits

Products Okoubaka is included in alternative medicines in homeopathic potentiation (e.g., Okoubasan). The medicinal drug is not commonly traded in many countries and is not available from Hänseler and Dixa, for example. Stem plant Okoubaka, (Santalaceae), is a West African jungle tree native primarily to the Ivory Coast and Ghana. West Africans attribute magical powers … Okoubaka Health Benefits

Linden

Products Linden flowers are available in open or sachet form in pharmacies and drugstores. They are an ingredient in cold teas and diaphoretic tea (Species diaphoreticae). Stem plant According to the pharmacopoeia, the parent plant of the flowers can be Miller winter linden, Scop. summer linden, and hybrids such as Heyne from the linden family. … Linden

Applied Kinesiology: Treatment, Effects & Risks

With the help of applied kinesiology (from the Greek ‘kinesis’ for movement), energetic imbalances, disorders and blockages of the body are located and its mental, spiritual and overriding balance is regained. The foundation of this still relatively young methodology was laid in 1964 with the development of the so-called muscle test by the American chiropractor … Applied Kinesiology: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Blue Monkshood

Products Preparations of aconite are mainly found in homeopathic, anthroposophic and other alternative medicines. Various dosage forms are available, such as globules, oils, drops, ear drops and ampoules. Stem plant Blue monkshood L. from the Ranunculaceae family is native to the Alps, among other places. The photos were taken in the botanical garden Brüglingen, in … Blue Monkshood

Manual Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Manual therapy is a generic term for various forms of therapy used to treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Manual therapy procedures belong to the field of alternative medicine, but are also part of manual medicine, which is performed by many physiotherapists and masseurs. What is manual therapy? Manual therapies include osteopathy, chiropractic, craniosacral therapy, … Manual Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks