Alternative Medicine


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Alternative medicine is any healing practice, "that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine."[1] In some instances, it is based on historical or cultural traditions, rather than a scientific (i.e. evidence-based) basis.

A 1998 systematic review of studies assessing its prevalence in 13 countries concluded that about 31% of cancer patients use some form of complementary and alternative medicine.[2] Alternative medicine varies from country to country. Jurisdictions where alternative medical practices are sufficiently widespread may license and regulate them. Edzard Ernst has said that in Austria and Germany CAM is mainly in the hands of physicians,[3] while some estimates suggest that at least half of American alternative practitioners are physicians.[4] In Germany herbs are tightly regulated: half are prescribed by doctors and covered by health insurance based on their Commission E legislation.[5]--- The term 'alternative medicine' is generally used to describe practices used independently or in place of conventional medicine.Term 'complementary medicine' is primarily used to describe practices used in conjunction with or to complement conventional medical treatments. NCCAM suggests "using aromatherapy therapy in which the scent of essential oils from flowers, herbs, and trees is inhaled in an attempt to promote health and well-being and to help lessen a patient's discomfort following surgery"[15] as an example of complementary medicine. The terms 'integrative' or 'integrated medicine' indicate combinations of conventional and alternative medical treatments that have some scientific proof of efficacy; such practices are viewed by advocates as the best examples of complementary medicine.[15]

Ralph Snyderman and Andrew Weil state that "integrative medicine is not synonymous with complementary and alternative medicine. It has a far larger meaning and mission in that it calls for restoration of the focus of medicine on health and healing and emphasizes the centrality of the patient-physician relationship."[16] The combination of orthodox and complementary medicine with an emphasis on prevention and lifestyle changes is known as integrated medicine.

Extracted from www.wikipedia.org.


Omaha’s Heartland Healing Center

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Omaha’s Heartland Healing Center

– Urine Therapy is explained along with a listing of Omaha practitioners.

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Shirley’s Wellness Cafe

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Shirley’s Wellness Cafe

– Excerpts of articles, testimonials, and information on the benefits of urine therapy.

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Astrology Tomorrow Today – Trepanation

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Astrology Tomorrow Today – Trepanation

– A personal interpretation of this procedure by Mei Nah Khoo. From Metaphysical Insights archives.

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Salon – The Hole Story

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Salon – The Hole Story

– Article by Jon Bowen discussing this procedure citing the pros and cons.

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Skeptic’s Dictionary – Trepanation

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Skeptic’s Dictionary – Trepanation

– Overview focusing on the work of Bart Huges.

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The People With Holes In Their Heads

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The People With Holes In Their Heads

– Article on trepanation from Eccentric Lives and Peculiar Notions by John Michell.

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Sacred Land Initiative Healing Centre

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Sacred Land Initiative Healing Centre

– High altitude medical herb plantation, pharmacy, clinic and research center at Namche Bazar, Solu Khumbu, Nepal. A project of the Tengboche Monastery.

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Shang-Shung Institute of America

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Shang-Shung Institute of America

– Dedicated to the study, practice and preservation of traditional Tibetan medicine. Located at Tsegyalgar, the east coast seat of the Dzogchen community in Conway, Massachusetts.

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The Art of Healing Film

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The Art of Healing Film explains the holistic practice of Tibetan medicine

– San Francisco Chronicle article by Laura Evenson.

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The Art of Healing: A Tibetan Buddhist Perspective

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The Art of Healing: A Tibetan Buddhist Perspective

– Article by Bonnie Pasqualoni.

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Tibetan Medical Paintings from the Blue Beryll

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Tibetan Medical Paintings from the Blue Beryll

– Dharmapala Centre School of Thangka Painting. Multilingual site. Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Tibetan Medical and Astro Institute of H. H. the Dalai Lama

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Tibetan Medical and Astro Institute of H. H. the Dalai Lama

– Promotes the traditional Tibetan medical system including Himalayan herbs, constitutional nutrition, cleansing, massage, right lifestyle, and Tibetan astrology. College located in Men-Tsee-Khang, Dharamsala, India.

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Tibetan Medicine

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Tibetan Medicine

– Traditional teachings, spiritual basis of Tibetan medicine, news, resources. Maintained by Terry Halwes, New Haven, Connecticut.

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Tibetan Pulsing Yoga

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Tibetan Pulsing Yoga

– History, techniques and group processes. Founded by Shantam Dheeraj (James Rudolph Murley). Multilingual site.

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Tibetanmedicine.com

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Tibetanmedicine.com

– Articles, commentary, clinical resources. Maintained by Eliot Tokar. New York, New York.

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Rainbow Sun Healing Centre

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Rainbow Sun Healing Centre

– Holistic healing centre in British Columbia, Canada offers sacred, shamanic healing for illness, grief, pain, crisis on all levels of being.

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Ravenwalk Spiritual Healing

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Ravenwalk Spiritual Healing

– Serving northern NJ, Shamanic healers Elise O’Shea and Julie Lange use intuition, Shamanism, and Reiki in ceremonies, workshops, and drumming circles to promote growth, self-awareness and love.

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Rhythm Visions

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Rhythm Visions

– Dawn Kenny offers shamanic tools and techniques. Includes descriptions and prices of workshops, private healing sessions, and classes. Based in Richmond, Virginia.

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Shaman Ross Bishop

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Shaman Ross Bishop

– The healing methods and teachings of shaman Ross Bishop. Includes Ross’ writings, workshops and healing books.

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Shamanism Net Links – About.com

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Shamanism Net Links – About.com

– Medicine Wheel, Shamanic Breathwork, Use of Feathers in Healing, Sweat Lodges, Medicine Bag herbals, Drumming, Journey, etc.

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