Herbal medicine which bases on the use of plants and plant extracts is probably the oldest form of treating illnesses, wounds and injuries, relieving symptoms of series of health problems and strengthening of natural resistance. The popularity of plants and plant extracts for therapeutic properties declined after the introduction of synthetic drugs and emergence of [...]

Naturopathy is an alternative medical system which emphasizes body’s vital ability to heal and maintain itself with minimal use of synthetic drugs and surgery. Naturopathy bases on the use of natural remedies and treatments which might greatly vary from one naturopath to another. Many naturopathic treatments and methods are very similar to those offered by [...]

Acupressure is an alternative medicine deriving from the traditional Chinese medicine’s acupuncture, another alternative medical system which bases on theory that general health and overall well-being depend on energy flow or qi around the body through meridians (acupuncture points). Unlike acupuncture which uses the procedure of inserting filiform needles into the meridians, acupressure uses physical [...]