2nd World Congress on
Ayurvedic Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Medicine

Traditional medicine refers to medical techniques, approaches, knowledge, and beliefs that use manual techniques, exercises, mind-body therapies, spiritual therapies, and medicines derived from plants, animals, and minerals either alone or in combination to treat, diagnose, and prevent illnesses or to maintain health and well-being.

Before the development of modern medicine, traditional medicine included medical facets of traditional knowledge that had been passed down through the generations within the traditional beliefs of diverse communities. Scientific medicine is distinct from traditional medicine. It is often referred to as folk medicine or indigenous medicine.

·         Traditional Korean medicine

·         Traditional Japanese medicine

·         Traditional Chinese medicine

·         Traditional African Medicine

·         Traditional Indian Medicine

·         Traditional medicine and their authentication

Herbal Medicine is a complementary and alternative medicine heavily relies on herbal remedies. It is steadily gaining enormous popularity all around the world and is heading more and more in the direction of mainstream healthcare systems.

The study of the origins and application of medicinal plants is referred to as herbal medicine. For the majority of human history, medicinal therapies have been based on plants. Even today, a lot of people still use herbal remedies. Many plants are used as the source of the active chemicals in evidence-based modern medicine, which is standard practise. Sometimes the application of herbalism is broadened to incorporate fungi, bee products, minerals, shells, and specific animal parts.

Integrative medicine is an approach to health that considers the whole person, including all aspects of their lifestyle. Emphasizes the therapeutic relationship between practitioner and patient and uses all appropriate therapeutic modalities. In addition to solid conventional methods of diagnosis and treatment, practice is to include elements of complementary and alternative medicine in a comprehensive treatment plan.

 Integrative medicine has a greater meaning and mission than complementary medicine. It focuses primarily on health and healing rather than illness or treatment. It considers the patient's whole body, including the mind and spirit, for diagnosis and treatment. It also takes into account lifestyle-related factors such as diet, exercise, quality of rest and sleep, relationships, and patients and physicians working to maintain good health.

The term alternative medicine is used for medical products and practices that are not part of standard care. Alternative medicine is used in place of conventional treatments or standard medicine.

Complementary medicine is different from alternative medicine. Alternative medicine is used in place of standard medical practices, while complementary medical practices are used alongside standard medical procedures. In general, alternative medicine practices are not recognized as standard or conventional medical approaches by the medical community. Examples of alternative medicine include massage therapy, specialty teas, mind therapy, nutritional supplements, high dose vitamins, herbal supplements, magnetotherapy, and spiritual healing.

Holistic medicine is a complete treatment that considers the body, mind, spirit and emotions to promote health and well-being. It aims to improve the health and well-being of body, mind and spirit. Holistic medicine is a combination of conventional medicine, complementary medicine and alternative medicine (CAM). Holistic medicine is based on the belief that the entire human being is made up of interdependent parts, and that if one part does not function properly, all other parts are affected. So any physical, emotional, or mental imbalance in your life can affect your overall health.

 Holistic medicine is also based on the belief that unconditional love and support are the most powerful healers and that people are ultimately responsible for their own health and well-being.

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and an important therapeutic component of traditional Chinese medicine that involves the insertion of very thin needles through the skin along with heat, pressure, or electricity to stimulate key points in the body, Increases internal energy flow and balance. Support financially. Acupuncture is commonly used to treat chronic pain and some symptoms associated with cancer treatment.

·         Chinese Acupuncture

·         Korean Acupuncture

·         Electro Acupuncture

·         Auricular Acupuncture

·         Japanese Acupuncture

·         French Energetic Acupuncture

Alternative and traditional medicines have become increasingly accepted over the last few decades. Traditional medicines are available in various dosage forms. These medicines are gaining popularity among the people of the world because of their natural composition, few side effects and health benefits. Traditional medicine has evolved over time with several advances that allow it to treat certain health conditions that cannot be cured by traditional medicine.

Yoga is a set of physical, mental and spiritual practices that originated in ancient India, possibly the Indus civilization around 3000 BC. Yoga therapy dates back to pre-Vedic Indian traditions. Yoga therapy consists primarily of poses called 'asanas', which are gentle forms of exercise and relaxation used specifically to improve health. Yoga therapy is used to alleviate and heal physical and mental health conditions with the aim of promoting self-care and improving overall health and well-being. The practice of yoga in its broadest sense is intended to nourish the body and mind and has therapeutic potential. Yoga therapy uses specific yoga practices and their well-known benefits to help alleviate or improve mental and physical ailments.

Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy that uses fragrant essential oils medically to enhance holistic health and well-being. Therefore, it is also called essential oil therapy. It is a complementary therapy that is widely used to relieve stress and induce other pleasurable sensations, but does not provide a cure for disease or illness. It improves both physical and mental health. increase. Treatment includes the use of essential oils by inhalation or topical application. Antibacterial, antiviral, nematocidal, antifungal, insecticidal, and antioxidant properties are attributed to essential oils.

Medicinal plants are plants that have therapeutic properties or have a beneficial pharmacological effect on the human or animal body. Medicinal plant life had been utilized in conventional remedy in view that prehistoric times. Plants synthesize masses of compounds that may be used as fungicides, antibiotics, fungicides, insecticides, and greater. A quantity of phytochemicals with ability healing interest had been identified. Medicinal plant life is extensively utilized in non-business societies due to the fact they're greater effectively to be had and inexpensive than contemporary-day medicines.

Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine based on the belief that the body heals itself. Homeopaths believe that the use of small amounts of natural substances such as plants and minerals accelerate the healing process. Homeopathic medicine was developed in Germany at the end of his 17th century and is widespread in many European countries. Homeopathy is based on the idea of ​​curing in the same way. That is, anything that causes symptoms in a healthy person in very small doses will treat diseases with similar symptoms. This is intended to activate the body's natural defences.

·         Homoeopathic Remedies

·         Electro homeopathy

·         Flower remedies

·         Isopathy

Despite public acceptance and support for modern medicine, traditional medicines are often not approved by mainstream medical associations and authorities due to a lack of clinical evaluation studies. In contrast, however, traditional medicines are highly effective in treating chronic illnesses and mental health problems, especially in relieving stress and anxiety, which are major contributors to a wide range of physiological and psychological health conditions. has been proven.

Unani Medicine

 Unani medicine, also known as Unanitiv, Arabic medicine, or Islamic medicine, is an alternative medical system that originated in ancient Greece but is now practiced mainly in the Middle East and South Asia. It treats a wide variety of health conditions and diseases. Unani medicine describes disease as a natural process and symptoms as the body's response to suffering. Unani medicine includes the prevention and treatment of disease using herbal remedies, diet and alternative therapies. Use herbs, minerals and animal extracts to treat ailments.

 Siddha Medicine

Siddha Medicine is one of the oldest medical systems in India and is believed to be the maternal medicine of the ancient Tamils ​​of the South Indian Peninsula. The word siddha is a Tamil word meaning perfection.  Siddha medicine is an alternative medical system based on a combination of ancient medical practices and spiritual disciplines along with alchemy and mysticism. It is believed to have originated during the Indus civilization. Siddha medicine claims to revitalize and rejuvenate dysfunctional body organs that cause. disease.
 

Body Therapies may be described as a form of herbal healing, rest and rejuvenation. A broad term that includes massage and bodywork. A body therapist works to cure a patient's ailments through compression, massage, acupuncture, or various herbal and pharmacological treatments. It is also used to increase awareness of 'connection', to see the human body and mind as an integrated entity, and to use the electromagnetic waves that surround the human body and affect health. His purpose is to manipulate the world.

·         Therapeutic uses

·         Clinical evaluation

·         New findings

·         New findings in treating COVID-19

Aromatic medicine is the confident and effective use of essential oils  in the most appropriate way for each ailment. We use fragrant and volatile essential oils. It's all about balancing  health  with an in-depth knowledge of essential oils. These essential oils either stimulate or inhibit biochemical/physiological functions and inhibit or destroy pathogens.

• Natural Oils

• Essential Oils

Diet refers to the food and drink that a person consumes on a daily basis, as well as the mental and physical conditions associated with eating. Nutrition is nutrition on all levels. It is recommended that you maintain a normal weight by limiting intake of sugar and high-energy foods, consuming plant-based foods, limiting intake of red and processed meats, and reducing alcohol consumption.

In nutrition, diet refers to the total amount of food consumed by a person or other organism. The word diet often connotes the use of precise food intake for health and weight management. Complete nutrition includes vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids It requires the intake and absorption of essential fatty acids from foods rich in food and dietary energy in the form of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Dietary habits and habits play an important role in quality of life, health and longevity.

·         Dietary Supplements

·         Nutrition Supplements

·         Herbs and Nutrition

Physiotherapy, also called physical therapy, is the treatment of illnesses, injuries, and deformities with physical methods such as massage, heat therapy, and exercise instead of drugs or surgery. A professional who gives physical therapy to a patient is called a physical therapist. Physical therapy has been shown to be effective in reducing pain and improving function in several musculoskeletal disorders. It has been shown to be effective in patients with knee osteoarthritis. In such cases, a combination of physical therapy and supervised exercise can eliminate the need for surgery.

·         Neurological rehabilitation

·         Physiotherapy for Osteoarthritis

·         Physiotherapy for spinal disorders

·         Fitness and physical education

·         Geriatric physiotherapy

·         Trends and Advancements   

The term naturopathy includes most naturopathic treatments. Rather than focusing on treating a patient's specific ailment, naturopathy is concerned with treating the whole body and finding the root cause of all problems and symptoms, taking into account psychological and social factors. This sheer focus is becoming increasingly accepted in conventional medicine.

 Naturopathy defines health as a state of well-being in which a person is mentally and physically balanced, energetic, vital and free from disease. The main goal of naturopathy is to achieve the best possible state of health, restore declining health, and prevent further deterioration.

·         Natural Medicine

·         Natural Remedy

·         Hormone Therapy

·         Craniosacral Therapy

·         Hydrotherapy

·         Flower therapy

·         Alexander Technique

·         Iridology

Ethnomedicine is the practice of traditional medicine, based on bioactive compounds derived from plants and animals, and practiced by diverse cultural groups, especially those who have little access to modern medicine. Sometimes used interchangeably.

Medical traditions in folk medicine are often preserved only by oral tradition.

·         Ethnopharmacology

·         Ethnic medicinal plants

·         Folk medicine

·         Ethnobotany

·         Ethnobiology

·         Ethnomedicine innovation

·         Trends and developments in ethnic medicine