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Alternative Medicine & African Americans

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine dating back to the 18th century, and was invented by a German physician named Samuel Hahnemann. Homeopathy is quite popular in Europe, with homeopathic medicines widely available in most pharmacies. Homeopathic treatment is also covered by the national health insurance in many European countries.

Here in the United States, homeopathy has grown in acceptance

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Naturopathy is a form of alternative or complementary medicine. This practice is based on the notion that the body has the intrinsic ability to heal itself with the proper support and guidance, and naturopaths utilize modern and  traditional medical practices to achieve this goal. It is practiced in the United States, Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia and

(BlackDoctor.org) -- The idea of sticking needles in your body as a remedy for pain may seem like it would hurt more than help. But acupuncture is gaining attention as a successful alternative arthritis treatment, especially for those with knee arthritis. Recent studies point to an encouraging “risk-benefit” profile of acupuncture for arthritis pain relief, drawing many to this ancient Chinese

(BlackDoctor.org) -- Chronic pain – and the search for fast and effective relief remedies – can affect every aspect of your life. Today, a growing number of people are turning to complementary and alternative medicine in place of expensive/ineffective drugs. In fact, pain is the main complaint among people who seek out such alternative treatments.

The following alternative medicine therapies have