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Complementary Medicine by: C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot Complementary Medicine is the use of natural therapy and medicines to restore and maintain health in addition to conventional medicine. Dating back to 420 B.C., around the time of Hippocrates, complementary medicine is also considered a practice beyond the realm of conventional modern medicine - naturopathy, chiropractic, Ayurvedic, homeopathy, acupuncture and so many other complementary medicine treatments are steadily in demand and on the rise. Because our bodies are composed of chemical and physical reactions, holistic practitioners affirm that illness is not directly caused by pathogens such as viruses or bacterium; instead is the consequence of the body's reaction (in an effort to shield and heal itself) to a pathogen. Naturopathic and holistic doctors assist potential clients through complementary medicine by plainly alleviating symptoms of disease. Complementary medicine can treat most conditions like headaches, sore throats, flu and cold, indigestion, ear infections, dermatitis, urinary tract infections, sprains and strains. Some chronic conditions such as migraines, autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, cancer, muscle-skeletal pain, depression, stress, and even pregnancy and childbirth may be treated with complementary medicine as well. Complementary medicine teaches proper nutrition in conjunction with vitamin and mineral supplements. Plants and herbs are commonly used in alternative medicine to treat illness, as well as remedies produced from animals and minerals. Hydrotherapy and hypnotherapy are also utilized in complmentary medicine for maximum benefits. All in all, complementary medicine improves mental, emotional, and physical health. It encourages psychic and spiritual growth, and an overwhelming sense of wellness. You can read more about complementary medicine here at Holistic Junction where you will find a broad spectrum of complementary medicine articles, information and complementary medicine directories. © All Rights Reserved Complementary Medicine by C. Bailey-Lloyd / Lady Camelot in conjunction with Holistic Junction About the Author: C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot is the Public Relations Director & Writer for Holistic Junction -- Your source of information for Holistic Practitioners; Complementary Medicine Practitioners, Complementary Medicine Schools, and Massage Therapy Schools; Alternative Healthcare; Insightful Literature and so much more! NOTICE: Article may be republished free of charge as long as Author Resource Box (above) is included, and ALL Hyperlinks REMAIN in tact and active. About the Author C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot is the Public Relations Director & Writer for Holistic Junction -- Your source of information for Complementary Medicine Practitioners and Complementary Medicine Schools.

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11/18/2008 06:15 AM

Treatment Found For Psoriasis In Traditional Chinese Medicine (Medical News Today)

According to a study published in the November issue of Archives of Dermatology, an effective treatment for plaque-type psoriasis can be found in traditional Chinese medicine. Yin-Ku Lin, M.D.

11/18/2008 03:16 PM

Non-White Med Students Reject Therapies Associated With Their Culture (Medical News Today)

Non-white medical students are more likely to embrace orthodox medicine and reject therapies traditionally associated with their cultures. That is one finding from an international study that measures the attitudes of medical students toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

11/16/2008 03:57 PM

Homeopathy: The Modern Form of Medicine (Navhind Times)

Those who have an interest in medical and health professions may want to pursue a career in alternative medicine. Alternative medicine includes naturopathic medicine, complementary medicine, acupuncture, herbal therapy, aromatherapy, holistic medicine, and many more.

11/17/2008 02:25 PM

Non-white med students reject therapies associated with their culture (EurekAlert!)

Non-white medical students are more likely to embrace orthodox medicine and reject therapies traditionally associated with their cultures. That is one finding from an international study that measures the attitudes of medical students toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). While seemingly counter-intuitive, white students view CAM more favorably than their non-white counterparts, ...

11/18/2008 05:03 PM

Ginkgo fails to prevent Alzheimer's in large study (AP via Yahoo! News)

The dietary supplement ginkgo, long promoted as an aid to memory, didn't help prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease in the longest and largest test of the extract in older Americans. "We don't think it has a future as a powerful anti-dementia drug," said Dr. Steven DeKosky of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, who led the federally funded study.

11/18/2008 05:40 PM

Forget it: Ginkgo found ineffective at helping memory, preventing dementia (USA Today)

Ginkgo biloba did nothing to prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease in older Americans, according to the longest and largest test of the herbal supplement. "We don't think it has a future as a powerful anti-dementia drug," said Dr. Steven DeKosky of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, who led the federally funded study. It appears in tomorrow's issue of the Journal of the American ...

11/18/2008 04:25 PM

Ginkgo biloba does not reduce dementia risk according to Pitt-led study in JAMA (EurekAlert!)

The medicinal herb Ginkgo biloba does not reduce the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease development in either the healthy elderly or those with mild cognitive impairment, according to a large multicenter trial led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

11/12/2008 08:17 AM

British Complementary Medicine Association Launches Its Independent Regulatory Council (Medical News Today)

After watching other attempts to create a Voluntary Self Regulation Council for complementary medicine the British Complementary Medicine Association decided that the wrong priorities were being given in meeting the recommendations of the House of Lords Report created in 2000.

11/19/2008 09:02 AM

Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Antibiotic treatment, especially when prolonged or repeated, may have a negative impact on beneficial bacteria that live in the gut, according to a new study.

11/19/2008 12:08 PM

Ginkgo No Shield Against Alzheimer's (US News & World Report)

Taking the herb long-term didn't prevent or curb dementia, researchers say.