Annotated Bibliography: Complementary And Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine ¨As of 2012, nearly 40 percent of Americans use some alternative medicines or therapies, according to the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Alternative Medicine).¨ Some alternative medicines used today are acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, medical marijuana, and even hypnosis. Proponents argue that cupping, herbal medicine and marijuana help decrease the symptoms of many common illness while opponents are that they cause more illness or don't help like people think the therapies do. The Cupping Therapy is a new technique mostly used by athletes; before the Olympics nobody knew about it. One person that does this therapy is Ralph Reiff, he has worked with …show more content…
"You have these athletes that are putting everything on the line and they're turning to this and that's sort of a powerful endorsement, which I think is unfortunate.¨ Since athletes are not allowed to use drugs at all of any sort they use cupping therapy as an alternative to reduce pain. Also it seems that scientist may believe that it's all in their head that the therapy works because the use it like a drug and that it isn't as effective as athletes think it is. The cupping therapy is said to be a supernatural idea by scientist because there isn't any evidence behind it or even much research. So, it makes it hard to believe that the cupping therapy is a real idea that helps or just an imagination. (¨Very little evidence to support …show more content…
For example, ¨Ginger is another wonderful remedy for treating infections and enhancing immunity and ideal for home use. Hot ginger root tea tastes delicious and can be taken at the onset of a sore throat, cold or flu, when feeling tired, chilly or achy, to promote perspiration, bring down a fever and clear catarrh.¨ Herbal supplements can treat many different diseases, infections and even mental illness such as stress or anxiety. Most people who are interested in trying herbal supplements are referred to try the treatment or are nature lovers themselves. People should consult with a qualified medical herbalist and may be directed to try 1-15 different herbs. The treatment process also includes diet and eating pattern changes, restoring bowel movements, and supporting the nervous system. Herbs like ginger help those who have behavioral issues, with illnesses, and also people believe they help prevent themselves from getting ill.