The following are some of the most popular, but this is by no means an exhaustive list. Traditional Chinese medicine is based on the restoration of health by harmonizing the body, mind and spirit. Documented medical use of plants dates back to the ancient Egyptians, and most cultures have a tradition of herbal healing. Plants often contain many different components that work together, and purified extracts may not be as effective as whole plants. Homeopathy uses very small, diluted doses of substances that normally cause the types of symptoms that are being treated.
Chiropractic treatment is based on the manipulation of the spinal vertebrae.
Misalignment of the vertebrae is believed to be responsible for a wide range of pains and illness. Diet and nutritional therapy involve the use of food, vitamins, minerals and other substances to maintain health and treat illness. Examples include macrobiotic diets and megadoses of vitamins. Manual healing refers to the use of touch and manipulation with the hands. Techniques include massage therapy, acupressure, reflexology, the Trager Method and Reiki therapy.