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Acupressure: a traditional Chinese medical practice similar to acupuncture, but using pressure instead of needles on specific points on the body. Read more about Acupressure

Acupuncture: a traditional Chinese medical practice in which fine needles are inserted into specific points on the body to treat a variety of conditions. Read more about Acupuncture

Alexander Technique: a method that involves learning to improve posture and movement patterns to relieve stress and tension and improve overall well-being. Read more about Alexander Technique

Activated charcoal cleanse

Affirmative prayer

Alternative cancer treatments

Animal-Assisted Therapy: can provide a sense of comfort and emotional support to individuals who may be struggling with physical or mental health challenges. Read more about Animal Assisted Therapy

Anthroposophical medicine

Apitherapy

Art Therapy

Asahi Health

Attachment therapy

Auriculotherapy

Autogenic training

Autosuggestion

Ancient Egyptian Medicine: is based on the belief that the gods were responsible for both health and disease. Read more about Ancient Egyptian Medicine

Aquatherapy: a form of physical therapy that uses water to assist in the rehabilitation and treatment of various medical conditions. Read more about Aquatherapy

Aromatherapy: the use of essential oils from plants to promote healing and well-being. Read more about Aromatherapy

Ayurveda: a traditional Indian system of medicine that focuses on maintaining balance in the body and using herbs and other natural remedies to treat illness. Read more about Ayurveda

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Bach Flower Remedies: a system of treatment that uses highly diluted plant extracts to balance the emotional well-being of the patient. Read more about Bach Flower Remedies

Biofeedback: a technique that involves using sensors to help people become more aware of their own bodily functions (such as heart rate and muscle tension) and learn to control them to promote healing and relaxation. Read more about Biofeedback

Balneotherapy

Bates method

Bibliotherapy

Biodanza

Bioresonance therapy

Blood irradiation therapies

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Chelation therapy: a treatment that involves the use of chelating agents to remove heavy metals and minerals from the body. Read more about Chelation therapy

Chinese food therapy

Chinese herbology

Chinese martial arts

Chinese medicine

Chinese pulse diagnosis

Chakra

Chiropractic: a system of medicine that focuses on the relationship between the body’s structure (primarily the spine) and its function, and uses spinal adjustments and other techniques to treat a variety of conditions. Read more about Chiropractic

Craniosacral therapy: a practice that involves gentle manipulation of the skull and spine to improve the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and alleviate a range of conditions. Read more about Craniosacral therapy

Chromotherapy

Cinema therapy

Coding Therapy

Coin rubbing

Colloidal silver therapy

Colon cleansing

Creative visualization

Cupping

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Dance therapy

Detoxification: is the process of removing toxins from the body. Toxins can come from a variety of sources, including the environment and diet. Read more about Detoxification

Dietary supplements

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Energy healing: a range of practices that aim to restore balance to the body’s energy systems, such as reiki and qigong. Read more about Energy healing

Ear candling

Eclectic medicine

Electrohomeopathy

Equine-assisted therapy

Energy medicine

Earthing

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Feldenkrais Method: a system of movement and exercise that aims to improve flexibility and coordination and reduce tension and stress. Read more about Feldenkrais Method

Feng shui: is an ancient Chinese philosophy that is concerned with the arrangement and balance of the natural and built environment. Read more about Feng shui

Five elements

Flower essence therapy

Faith healing

Fasting

Functional medicine

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German New Medicine

Grahamism

Grinberg Method

Gua sha

Graphology

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Hatha yoga

Havening

Hawaiian massage

Hijama

Holistic medicine

Home remedies

Herbal medicine: the use of plant-derived substances to treat a variety of conditions. Read more about Herbal medicine

Homeopathy: a system of medicine that uses highly diluted substances to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. Read more about Homeopathy

Hypnotherapy: the use of hypnosis (a state of relaxation and heightened suggestibility) to treat a variety of conditions and change behaviors. Read more about Hypnotherapy

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Iridology: a practice that involves analyzing the iris (the colored part of the eye) to diagnose and treat health conditions. Read more about Iridology

Introspection rundown

Isolation tank

Isopathy

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Kinesiology: a practice that uses muscle testing to assess the body’s imbalances and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment approaches. Read more about Kinesiology

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Laughter therapy:is a form of alternative therapy that uses humor and laughter as a way to improve physical and emotional health. Read more about Laughter therapy

Light therapy

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Magnetic therapy: the use of magnets to promote healing and reduce pain. Read more about Magnetic therapy

Massage therapy: the use of touch to manipulate the soft tissues of the body to promote healing and relaxation. Read more about Massage therapy

Meditation: a practice that involves focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to increase awareness and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. Read more about Meditation

Macrobiotic lifestyle

Manual lymphatic drainage

Meridian 

Mega-vitamin therapy

Mind–body intervention

Martial arts

Medical intuition

Moxibustion

Myofascial release

Mindfulness

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Naturopathy: a system of medicine that emphasizes the use of natural remedies and the body’s own healing abilities to treat illness. Read more about Naturopathy

Naprapathy

Natural therapies

Nature therapy

New thought

Neuro-linguistic programming

Nutritional supplements

Numerology

Nutritional therapy: the use of diet and supplements to support the healing and optimal function of the body. Read more about Nutritional therapy

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Osteopathy: a system of medicine that focuses on the musculoskeletal system and the body’s natural healing abilities, and uses a range of techniques including spinal manipulation to treat a variety of conditions. Read more about Osteopathy

Orthopathy

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Postural Integration

Pranic healing

Prayer

Psychic surgery

Prokarin

Pilates:is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles and improving overall flexibility and coordination. Read more about Pilates

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Qi

Qigong

Quantum healing

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Reflexology: a practice that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears to promote healing and relaxation in the corresponding parts of the body. Read more about Reflexology

Reiki: is based on the belief that the practitioner is able to channel healing energy into the recipient through their hands. Read more about Reiki

Radionics

Rebirthing

Recreational Therapy

Rolfing Structural Integration

Rosen Method

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Salt Therapy

Self-hypnosis

Shiatsu

Siddha medicine

Sonopuncture

Sound therapy

Spiritual mind treatment

Structural Integration

Support groups

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Transcendental meditation : is a simple and natural form of meditation that has been practiced for thousands of years. Read more about Transcendental meditation

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): a system of medicine that originated in China and includes practices such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, and dietary therapy. Read more about Traditional Chinese Medicine

T’ai chi ch’uan

Tantra massage

Tao yin

Thai massage

Thalassotherapy

Therapeutic touch

Tibetan eye chart

Traditional Korean medicine

Traditional Japanese medicine

Traditional Mongolian medicine

Traditional Tibetan medicine

Trager approach

Trigger point

Tui na

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Unani medicine

Urine therapy

Uropathy

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Vaginal steaming

Vegetotherapy

Visualization

Vipassana

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Water cure therapy

Wellness

Wuxing

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Yoga: a practice that involves physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation, and is often used for stress management and overall well-being. Read more about Yoga

Ashtanga yoga
Ashtanga vinyasa yoga
Bikram yoga
Hatha yoga
Iyengar yoga
Kundalini yoga
Siddha yoga
Sivananda yoga
Tantric yoga
Viniyoga
Vinyasa yoga
Yoga Therapy
Daoyin Taoist Yoga

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Zang fu

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