Forms of Complementary and Alternative Healthcare Modalities

Naturopathy

- Is a system of medicine that focuses on protection and the use of non-toxic, natural therapies. Naturopathy favors a holistic approach with non-invasive treatment and generally avoids the use of surgery and drugs.

Herbal Medicine

-is use of plants for medicinal purposes and the study of such use.

Acupuncture

- Is the stimulation of specific acupoints along the skin of the body involving various methods such as penetration by thin needles or application of heat, pressure or laser lights

Ventosa

- Or cupping therapy is an ancient Chinese form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin; practitioners believes this mobilizes blood flow in order to promote healing

Reflexology

- Or zone therapy is an alternative medicine involving physical act of applying pressure to the feet, hands or ears with specific thumb,finger and hand tecniques without the use of oil or lotion

Acupressure

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