Becoming an Alternative Medical Practitioner

For those of you interested in becoming alternative medicine providers, the practice is divided into seven major categories: Bioelectricmagnetic applications-which include magnet therapy, diet, nutrition, and lifestyle changes (homeopathic practices), herbal medicine, manual healing, ( Chinese medicine, massage, acupuncture) and biological treatments.

Healing through alternative medicine is a broad subject, traditionally referred to as practices and applications not usually taught by conventional or western medical schools as treatment for illnesses.

Actually, only about 30% of the world uses what we call western or modern medicine. is geared toward preventing rather than simply treating symptoms of ailments. The other 70% use holistic or alternative medicine and Americans are just now catching up.

"Mainstream" doctors are beginning to see the benefits of alternative forms of therapy and more of them are beginning to add some form of alternative medicine to their practice. The good news is that American doctors are beginning to refer patients for massage therapy, surgeons are referring to chiropractors.

It seems people are much more accepting of alternative medicine if it is used in conjunction with conventional methods of treatment rather than as an "alternative" or "instead of."   Alternative medicine is being used along with other alternative therapies or traditional therapies (called "complimentary") and reflects a shift in attitude.

Homeopathy very much is able to combine modern medicine with natural and herbal care. They treat acute and chronic diseases and into preventative therapies and promoting good health in order to prevent sickness. Practitioners of homeopath medicine usually are also accredited acupuncturists and are regulated by the food and drug administration.  Homeopath medicine is used world wide, and involves natural animal, plant, and mineral substances.

Or maybe you're interested in working in the bioelectromagnetic field of alternative medicine. Working with magnets is growing in popularity as people are beginning to discover the benefits of wearing magnetic insoles in their shoes and sleeping on magnetically charged mattress pads. The magnets increase blood flow and bring about circulatory health which lessens back pain and headaches.

Your current health provider can help you research the area of your choice   Chances are you've decided to enter the world of alternative medicine because you've had a good experience with it.

By Readabout Alternative Medicine Guide Editorial Team