Alternative remedies are part of what people in the western world call Alternative medicine which is defined as any medical product or procedure that is not considered part of standard medical practices as applied in such countries as the United States or Canada.http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/complementaryandalternativemedicine.html Many claims have been made as to the efficacy of some of these methods but most of them have not been subjected to clinical studies and trials that would prove whether they work or not and what side effects may be produced http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/complementaryandalternativemedicine.html

Alternative remedies are numerous in both type and what proponents claim that they can do, and consist of several different disciplines that can be used in the treatment of ailments of humans and animals. Acupuncture and acupressure are Asian techniques that utilize pressure points to relieve problems with the body’s energy flow in an effort to eliminate or control a problem. Herbal medicine consists of using various botanical products to treat an ailment.http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam/ Another facet of herbal medication is homeopathy which uses small amounts of a substance that simulates the symptoms of a particular disease or condition in order to affect a cure.http://nccam.nih.gov/health/homeopathy/ Chiropractic medicine uses the adjustment of the musculoskeletal system in the belief that problems in this area can affect the entire body. Massage therapy combines ideas from acupressure, acupuncture and chiropractics to provide relief and is used primarily in stress related problems. http://nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam/

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