Alternative Medicine is other forms of therapies other than conventional Western Medicine.They are:1. Whole medical systems2. Mind-body medicine3. Biologically based practices4. Manipulative and body-based practices5. Energy medicine1. Whole medical systemsA system isn't just a single practice or remedies but many practices that center on a philosophy,such as the power of nature or the presence of energy in your body.Examples of whole medical systems include:a. Ancient healing systems such as ayurveda from India and traditional Chinese medicine.b. Homeopathy which uses minute doses of a substance that causes symptoms to stimulatethe body's self-healing response.c. Naturopathy which natural treatments to help the body do its own healing and uses practices,such as massage, acupuncture, herbal remedies, exercise and lifestyle counseling.2. Mind-body medicineMind-body techniques improve the communication between the body and the mind.The mind and body must be in harmony for a person to be healthy.Examples of mind-body medicine include meditation, prayer, and relaxation therapy.3. Biologically based practicesThese biological practices includea. dietary supplements include selenium, glucosamine sulfateb. herbal remedies include ginseng, ginkgo and echinaceaHerbs and supplements can be taken as teas, oils, syrups, powders, tablets or capsules.4. Manipulation and body-based practicesThese methods depend on a practitioner to manipulate a specific part of the body.They include:a. chiropractor manipulationb. massage.5. Energy medicineAn invisible energy force flows through the body.When this energy flow is blocked or unbalanced a person can become sick.This energy is called chi, prana and life force.The goal of the energy therapists is to unblock or re-balance the energy force.Energy therapies include qi gong, reiki and magnet therapy.TABLE OF CONTENTChapter 1 Alternative TherapiesChapter 2 Spa TherapyChapter 3 AromatherapyChapter 4 Antioxidants TherapyChapter 5 Acupuncture TreatmentChapter 6 Ayurveda TreatmentChapter 7 HomeopathyChapter 8 Massage TherapyChapter 9 MeditationChapter 10 NaturopathyChapter 11 Reiki TherapyChapter 12 HypnotherapyChapter 13 Yoga therapyChapter 14 ChiropractorChapter 15 Epilogue