Alternative medicine

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in which thin needles are inserted into the body. Acupuncture is a pseudoscience; the theories and practices of TCM are not based on scientific knowledge, and it has been characterized as quackery.

form of non-scientific healing

alternative medical practice drawn from traditional medicine in China

Aromatherapy is a practice based on the use of aromatic materials, including essential oils and other aroma compounds, with claims for improving psychological well-being. It is used as a complementary therapy or as a form of alternative medicine, and typically is used via inhalation and not by ingestion.

species of plant

Qigong () is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation said to be useful for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial arts training. With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, qigong is traditionally viewed by the Chinese and throughout Asia as a practice to cultivate and balance the mystical life-force qi.

study and use of medicinal properties of plants

false information about the pandemic caused by coronavirus disease 2019

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Osteopathy is a pseudoscientific system of alternative medicine that emphasizes physical manipulation of the body's muscle tissue and bones. In most countries, practitioners of osteopathy are not medically trained and are referred to as osteopaths. It is distinct from osteopathic medicine, which is a branch of the medical profession in the United States.

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pseudoscientific or religious attempt to change sexual orientation or gender identity

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Hypnotherapy, also known as hypnotic medicine, is the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy. Hypnosis is a state of deep focus and openness to suggestion that usually begins with relaxation and guided instructions. Some people respond more strongly than others, and researchers explain that hypnosis is not a magical trance but a form of concentrated attention and expectation (Heap & Naish, 2012). Hypnotherapy is generally not considered to be based on scientific evidence, and is rarely recommended in clinical practice guidelines. However, several psychological reviews and meta-analyses suggest that

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pescetarian diet fixed on ideas about types of food drawn from Zen Buddhism

Shiatsu ( ; ) is a form of Japanese bodywork based on concepts in traditional Chinese medicine such as qi meridians. Having been popularized in the twentieth century by Tokujiro Namikoshi (1905–2000), shiatsu derives from the older Japanese massage modality called anma.

prayer and gestures that are perceived to bring divine intervention in physical healing

vinegar made from cider or apple must

traditional Chinese herbal therapy

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alternative therapeutic method

NoFap is a website and community forum that serves as a support group for those who wish to give up pornography and masturbation. Its name comes from the slang term fap, referring to male masturbation. While reasons for this abstinence vary by individual, the main motivation cited is attempting to overcome addiction to pornography, or other compulsive sexual behaviours. Other reasons for abstinence include religious and moral reasons, self-improvement, and physical beliefs that are not supported by medical science.

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toxic solution of 28% sodium chlorite in distilled water

postural awareness technique

unproven alternative medicine

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eight-week evidence-based program that offers secular, intensive mindfulness training to assist people with stress, anxiety, depression and pain

guild regulated movement education complementary to physical therapy

form of alternative medicine

Sophrology is a dynamic relaxation method developed by neuropsychiatrist Alfonso Caycedo from 1960 to 2001 and includes physical and mental exercises to promote health and well-being. (pp. 35–42). Emerging scientific studies suggest its potential benefits in various contexts, including stress reduction, anxiety management, and improved quality of life. (pp. 17–18, 45–46, 57, 60–61)

Auriculotherapy (also auricular therapy, ear acupuncture, and auriculoacupuncture) is a form of alternative medicine based on the idea that the ear is a micro system and an external organ, which reflects the entire body, represented on the auricle, the outer portion of the ear. Conditions affecting the person's physical, mental, or emotional health are assumed to be treatable by stimulating the surface of the ear exclusively. Similar mappings are used by several modalities, including the practices of reflexology and iridology. These mappings are not based on or supported by any medical or scie

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Gulkand (also written gulqand or gulkhand) is a sweet preserve of rose petals originating in the Indian subcontinent. The term is derived from Persian; gul (rose) and qand (sugar/sweet). thumb|A package of gulkand == Preparation == Traditionally, gulkand is prepared with Damask roses. Other common types of roses used include China rose, French rose, and Cabbage rose. Rose petals are slow-cooked with sugar, which reduces the juices into a thick consistency. thumb|center|250px|Rose petals being prepared for gulkand

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pseudoscientific alternative medicine technique

form of do-it-yourself oral posture training

treatment using irradiation with light of low power intensity

alternative type of physical manipulation

pseudo-medicine technique, used in traditional medicine, in which reading the pulse is applied to the diagnosis of diseases

form of alternative medicine in which local anesthetic is injected into certain locations of the body in an attempt to treat chronic pain and illness

alternative medicine purporting to use quantum physics

pseudomedical diagnosis

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Urophagia is the consumption of urine. Urine was consumed in several ancient cultures for various health, healing, and cosmetic purposes. People have been known to drink urine in extreme cases of water scarcity; however numerous sources, including the US Army Field Manual, advise against it. Urine may also be consumed as a sexual activity.

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claims of a link between the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine and autistic spectrum disorder

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term used in alternative medicine for various breathing practices (usually involves hyperventilation, and intermittent breath holds)

research on how meditation can affect the body

mind-body therapy

pseudoscientific form of alternative medicine

pseudoscientific belief that germs do not cause infectious disease

Yoga in the use of physical and mental therapy and exercise

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