Alternative Therapy DALE C INGRAM,  MD

Cupping u  Fairly ancient therapy Egypt 1550BC 

u  Increase blood flow

u  Relieve muscle tension

Ida Rolf          

Rolfing

u  Biochemist background

u  Believed body an energy field working in the larger earth field

u  By manipulating fascial layer realign body field

Copper Braclets

Copper Fit

1.  Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

2. Ancient Egypt

3. Joint Inflammation and Stiffness

4. Micromineral Skin Absorption Iron and Zinc

Magnetic Bracelet

1.  Reported use China 200 BC

2. Negative pole points to the wrist

3. Balances pH restricting growth of Microorganisms

4. Removes Free Radicals

5. May increase Oxygen levels

1. Positive Pole should never face the body

2. May increase unwanted acid production

3. May increase Free Radicals

4. May experience insomnia

5. May decrease Body Oxygen Levels

Accupuncture

1. Earliest dates from 200 BC

2. Hundreds of Clinical studies most performed in China

3. Recognized Medical treatment in Western Countries *

4. Stimulates nerve fibers activating central nervous systems

Dry Needling

Janet G Travell MD Yun-Tao Ma Ph.D. Piyush Jain MD

1. Treatment of Trigger points for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

2. May release endogenous Opioids using Gate Theory of Pain Control

Controversy

vs

Evidence Based Medicine

Philosophy of Science

Scientific method focuses on one variable at a time

Clinical practice deals with hundreds of variables in one subject

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