More Alternative Medicine FAQ

What is holistic medicine?

Holistic medicine is another name for alternative medicine, with the latter being the term most used by the general public and some healthcare practitioners.

What is naturopathy?

Naturopathy is a form of alternative medicine based on a belief in vitalism, which trusts that a special energy, vital energy or force, guides bodily processes.

What is herbalism?

Herbalism uses plant and plant extracts. It’s a traditional medicinal or folk medicine practice.

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an alternative medicine practice that treats patients by insertion and manipulation of needs in the body.

What is homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a practice that treats patients using highly diluted preparations believed to cause the healthy to show symptoms similar to those exhibited by the patient.

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Alternative Medicine FAQ

Here are some of the more common questions we get asked about our alternative medicine treatments:

What is alternative medicine?

Alternative medicine is defined as any healing practice that doesn’t fall within the conventional medicine realms.

What kinds of treatments fall under the alternative medicine umbrella?

Health care practices and treatments most associated with alternative medicine include naturopathy, chiropractic medicine, herbalism, meditation, yoga and acupuncture.

What are the benefits of alternative medicine?

There are a number of benefits associated with alternative medicine practices, including:

• You become an active participant in techniques involved in the cure.
• You’ll better understand your physical body functions and the way they relate to your health.
• You will change your way of thinking, first exercising the mind and then the body.
• Your mind and body will be relaxed, and health will develop from within.

Is alternative medicine right for me?

It depends on what you would like to heal, as well as whether you’re comfortable with alternative medicine treatments.

Does health insurance cover alternative medicine treatments?

This varies by insurance company. Ask your alternative medicine doctor if the treatments are covered.

Looking for Harrisburg alternative medicine services? Contact Capstone Medical Associates by visiting www.CapstoneMedicalAssociates.com.