World Health Organization (WHO)‚ herbal medicines refers to health practices‚ approaches‚ knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant‚ animal and mineral based medicines‚ spiritual therapies‚ manual techniques and exercises‚ applied singularly or in combination to treat‚ diagnose and prevent illnesses or to maintain well-being. Different types of herbal medicines are widely applied in Asia‚ Africa‚ and Latin America to meet primary health-care needs. Herbal medicines have maintained its popularity in most
Premium Herbalism Alternative medicine Ayurveda
Complementary medicine treatments have increased in the last years as an alternative way to treat some illnesses due to the fear that people feel with mainstream medicine and its consequences. But has this kind of medicine the power to cure all diseases like cancer or AIDS? We find some advantages that make us trust in alternative medicine. Firstly‚ herbal medicine brings us a lot of benefits for our helth. For instance‚ there are some researches that show marijuana infusion is very good for cancer
Premium Medicine Alternative medicine Ayurveda
Introduction Medicine has come a long way. The history of medicine‚ shows how societies have changed their approach to illness and disease from ancient times to the present. Early medical practices and texts include those of Egypt‚ Babylon‚ India‚ and China. The Greeks introduced the concepts of advanced medical ethics. The Hippocratic Oath was written in Greece in the 5th century BCE‚ and is a direct inspiration for oaths of office that physicians swear upon entry into the profession today. Egypt
Premium Medicine Health care Physician
Alternative medicine‚ also known as a holistic approach‚ has been around since ancient times. It has a longer history of healing than many of the traditional medicines commonly prescribed and available today. Being dominated by pharmaceutical creations in the last century‚ alternative medicine is making a fast comeback these days. People are becoming increasingly aware of medical practices from different cultures. Many are frustrated with the damage that conventional medicine can do‚ its severe side
Premium Alternative medicine Medicine
Regenerative Medicine Regenerative medicine is the process of creating living‚ functional tissues to replace or repair tissue or organs that are damaged. This is a relatively new process and can promote rejuvenation in previously irreparable organs. The process begins by taking adult stem cells from a damaged organ or tissue sample‚ and combining them with an organic structure so the cells may replicate the organ or tissue that they originated from. Each cell has its own chemical make-up which
Premium Organ transplant
Kelsey Simpson Kristen M. Gentile Ancient Medicine CLAS303 17 April 2011 Homeric Medicine And Its Contribution to Hippocratic Medicine The Iliad and the Odyssey are traditionally seen as works of literature‚ but students and researchers of ancient medicine and the classics see beyond that label. These Homeric ἔπος [1] which were referred to as ἐπικός‚[2] were much more than just stories in the ancient world. In fact‚ studies show that the medical descriptions featured
Premium Homer Iliad Achilles
Veterinary Medicine Veterinary medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases of animals. Treating pets is one of the most profitable fields in veterinary medicine. The proper vaccination of animals and the diagnosis of diseases are part of a veterinarian ’s duties. The first step to a career in veterinary medicine is deciding that it is the right path for you. If you like animals‚ enjoy working with your hands as well as your mind‚ and want a challenging job with different
Premium Veterinary medicine Medicine
Technology and Medicine Technology has had a great impact on society when it comes to medicine. Medical technology has been around since the cave man began using rocks as tools to perform trephening. Since then there has been many new advancements in medicine due to technology. From painless needles to robots used for surgeries technology is around to stay. Painless needles are one way technology is improving society. Needles are always scaring young children and even adults. Now with the
Premium Life expectancy Medicine Demography
What is nuclear medicine? Nuclear medicine is a division of medical imaging that detects and treats diseases and irregularities in the body such as cancer and neurological illnesses through the use of radioactive chemicals. The techniques used in nuclear medicine allow physicians to attain knowledge about patient conditions without the invasion of personal space through procedures such as biopsies. The equipment and machines used within this branch are important for research as they allow for a better
Premium Medical imaging Nuclear medicine Medicine
Those who practice medicine work in cities of Islamic Culture. Muslims were the educators of science and medicine‚ people look to them with advice during training. In order for physicians to keep medicine as a profession they must first pass a series of strict examinations. Muslim holy men were called Sheikhs‚ they practices both spiritual and physical healing. Muslim physicians would turn to sheikhs or wise women when they were unable to fund a cure to the problem or the matters weren’t as serious
Premium Medicine