Question 1

which country first created complementary therapies?

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Universal: All groups of people, even those living in the middle stone age, have had systems of healing and empirical remedies that lack the power and precision of today's hard-core science, but that offered comfort and probably considerable help. In fact, most of the botanicals that we have that work come from these savvy observers.

Question 2

assess the use of complementary therapies in order to support individuals with physiological disorders?

Accepted Answer

Comp. &amp; Alt.: support for physiological disorders abound and many have solid research to back up their effectiveness, but  you need to look at each one on its own.  Please see your doc to make sure you have a clear diagnosis first.  Clinical hypnosis and self-hypnosis training is one good one.  See www.asch.net for licensed providers who do this.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

define the role of complementary therapies in the treatment of asthma?

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Depends: If by complimentary therapies you mean "alternative medicine" i would say there is not much of a role, if you mean medicines that add to the usual asthma treatment (eg immunotherapy, etc), those can change the course of the disease.  So called alternative medicine is useful when there are no effective treatments, and asthma has a host of treatments that work well.

Question 4

could exercises or complementary therapies prevent the occurrence of panic attacks?

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Yes: We all need some down time.  Yoga is an excellent way to train you mind to deal with the anxiety signals it receives.  In addition, hobbies and volunteering help keep your mind occupied and feeling good about your life.

Question 5

help please? i want to know what are the best complementary therapies for stress and ibs?

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Acupuncture: Is an alternative therapy that can address both stress and ibs. Discuss w your physician. Take care.

Question 6

doctors, what are the best complementary therapies for stress and ibs?

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Stress Less: Consider qi gong, tai chi, acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, meditation, yoga, exercise program or progressive muscle relaxation.

Question 7

when are complementary therapy used?

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With conventional: Complementary therapies are just that, complementary. They support other whole system disciplines. These are best used in conjunction.

Question 8

what is complementary therapy? is it effective?

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Helpful adjuncts: As the word is generally used today, "complementary" refers to a group of treatments that often help but are not intended to cure -- yoga, biofeedback, acupuncture, most homeopaths. Most of my colleagues respect and honor these practitioners. Avoid any "alternative" practitioner who talks about conspiracies to suppress miracle cures or offers something that's too good to be true.

Question 9

what exactly does complementary therapy do for cancer patients?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Complementary treatments for cancer range from acupuncture to guided imagery sessions. These treatments are not designed to take the place of mainstream medical treatments, but rather to augment the healing process. They can help people tolerate the side effects of treatment and improve overall outlook, a definite plus for healing. I practice mind-body medicine and use guided imagery a lot!

Question 10

what the difference between physiotherapy and complementary therapy?

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Physical  therapy: Physical therapy is to use physical way to reach therapy aim.  Includes temperature modality, mechanic  way to move joint and muscle and electric or ultrasound application to reach therapy purpose. 

Complementary therapy are traditional ways  to reach therapy. Such as herb medicine, nutritional therapy, massage, acupuncture etc. 

There are cross coverage between the two kind therapy ways.

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