Friday, June 10, 2011

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.

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