Alternative Medicine in Germany
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Alternative Medicine
in Germany
By: Ana RivasPeriod #201/16/12
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In Germany there is an officially recognized
profession as a natural healer called “Heilpraktiker”
In 1939 a law for natural healing was created. Before that, people could practice natural healing
freely. Training in natural healing takes about 2-3 years. There are several forms of natural healing in
Germany.
Natural Healing
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Natural healing or alternative medicine is used when
normal medicine provides no answer. Phytotherapy is the use of plant-derived products
and it’s used a lot in Germany About 70% of Germans approve this alternative
medicine Medicine is generated through a process which the
basic substance is diluted with lactose or alcohol “Naturveilherfahren” and “ganzheitliche Medizin” are
terms used in Germany to describe this type of medicine.
Alternative or Complimentary Medicine
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Feldenkreis Method: It’s a health method that
helps people regain their feeling of balance. Neural Therapy: gentle low dose injection of
anesthesia to “reprogram” the nervous system. Rolfing: This is a massage that helps with back
pains and posture problems. NAET Method: It is a method based on acupunture,
acupressure and kinesiology to relieve allergies. TCM(Traditional Chinese Medicine): based on the
knowledge of herbs and energy of the body.
Alternative Methods
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What isn’t an alternative method?A. Feldenkreis MethodB. NAET MethodC. Herbs and Essences MethodD. Neural Therapy
About 70% of Germans approve of Alternative Medicine
A. TrueB. False
Question
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C
True
Answer
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www.germanmedicine.net/us/alternative.html
http://www.emwa.org/journalarticles/ja_v7_i1_kassnel1.pdf
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2002_08_09/noDOI.9200819894439698670
Sources
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