Types Of Alternative Healer Portland

By Mattie Knight


Disease and infections are almost inevitable though preventable. As a result of infection, there is need to cure the illness. This brings up the need for medicine to combat the disease process. There are two main broad types of curative medicine in the city of Portland OR. These include complementary and alternative medicines. Complementary medicines includes the commonly known medical procedures. Some people however, depending on their own personal opinions, may choose alternative healer Portland.

Alternative therapy to begin, is any other form of treatment that is not standard compared to the western medical practices. These practices may be influenced by personal cultural backgrounds. Some people use these procedures alongside the conventional medical practices. In the current society, several alternative medical procedures are practiced.

Acupressure is the first and most common form of this treatments. Procedures involved in this type is simply the use of hands, feet or even the elbow to apply pressure to some ailing parts of the body. People practicing this believe that the human body is composed of energy fields. A disease therefore results due to disruption of the fields. Therefore, through application of pressure, the energy fields are realigned thus curing the ailment.

Acupuncture is the second major type of healing. It is more or less similar to acupressure in that they rely on same beliefs of energy field. They differ with the modality of treatment. In this case, sharp, sterile needles are used. They are penetrated to the skin on specific ailing parts. This is also believed to align the energy fields thus restoring wellness.

Aromatherapy is the third type of healing. This involves use of essential oils extracted from specific roots or leaves and seeds to promote healing. Common method of application of these oils include inhalation, topical application among others. They are mainly used to treat inflammations and infections in addition to promoting relaxation.

Ayurvedic medicine commonly known as Ayurveda is the other type of alternate medicine. This has an Indian origin and is a common practice in the current society in the city of Portland OR. It involves use of several techniques including massage, herbs and special diets to relieve an abnormality. It helps to create a body, mind and spirit balance promoting wellness.

Moving on, balneotherapy is the other form of this treatment. In this form, water is used for therapeutic purposes. It has an ancient origin and is used for treatment of skin conditions including swellings, acne and even anxiety. This is based on the idea that water is of great benefit to the skin. The other type is naturopathy which involves healing through the power of nature. These doctors try to understand the cause of a condition by looking into the mental, physical and spiritual aspects of a person.

Homeopathy which functions almost the same way vaccines do is the other type of healing. This involves basically treating a like with a like. In this case, the substance believed to have caused the infection is used for treatment but is administered in small amounts. Last but not least, herbalism is the other form currently in practice in the city of Portland OR. It involves the use of natural plant products to restore body functions.




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