Alternative medical doctors are people practicing various alternative medicine methods. Alternative medicine consists of various healthcare practices that are not generally accepted or recognized as standard or evidence-based medical approaches, especially for treatment of various health conditions and illnesses.
Some types of Alternative Medicine include:
1. Alternative Medical Systems:
– Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture
– Indian Ayurvedic Medcine or simply “Ayurveda”
2. Body Manipulation
– Chiropractic manipulation
– Osteopathic manipulation
– Massage
3. Biologically-based therapies
– Dietary supplements
– Herbal products
4. Mind-Body Techniques
– Yoga
– Meditation
– Prayer/Faith Healing
– Breathing exercises/Relaxation
– Art therapies (e.g. dance, music)
5. Energy medicine
– Magnetic therapy
– Biofield therapies (e.g. Qi gong, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch)
Acupuncture is a key component of China’s healthcare system and TCM. The main theory behind acupuncture is that there are patterns or pathways of energy flow in the body which are vital to stay healthy. Blockage or disruption of these flows is believed to cause diseases. An acupuncture specialist applies needle insertion technique to various anatomical locations on the skin to correct this disruption and restore health.*
Acupuncture can help treat various benefits such as pain relief and treatment of various like headache, lower back pain, arthritis, ADHD, carpal tunnel syndrome, stroke, depression and anxiety. One of its most popular benefits is related to gynecological conditions such as increasing fertility and chances of conception, as well as reduction of labor pain and labor induction.*
An acupuncture fertility specialist is an alternative medical doctor who primarily practices acupuncture techniques to improve fertility and increase pregnancy success. Fertility acupuncture works by properly placing the needles on key areas linked to reproductive organs (primarily the ovaries and uterus) and thus encourages fertility.*