Words to Know
"Medicine" is a Broad Term
Medical doctors receive a fine education. But they are, in this country, indoctrinated into Allopathy, the use of pharmaceuticals. An 'Allopath' means a practitioner who uses suppressive pharmaceuticals in their practice. This can include Naturopaths, Medical doctors and Osteopaths as well as Nurse Practitioners
The term ‘Western Medicine’ is also a misnomer. It delineates western from eastern medicine…occidental from oriental. The sciences of Acupuncture, Acupressure and five-element theory originate in Asia. Herbology is arguably from Asia and Africa and has probably been used everywhere…amongst people of the Middle East and North and South American Indigenous people. Ayurvedic medicine is clearly of East Indian descent. But Homeopathy is certainly a European science, originating in German and branching outward from there. Chiropractic means done by Hand and is uniquely American. Modern day nutrition is European, Australian and American. Naturopathy as a licensure originated in America. Allopathy originated in Europe. So, the word ‘western’ doesn’t make much sense unless one is intending to make it clear that they are meaning non-Asian modalities.
Another interesting term widely used these days is Orthomolecular. It refers to the type of Nutrition thatAllopaths, who have switched over to Nutrition, tend to practice. ‘Integrative’ is another oft used term in Europe and the U.S.. It refers to working with what they call ‘western medicine’ and ‘alternative medicine’ in an integrated fashion. It suggests that the Allopath will combine Nutrition with pharmacology, choosing the best of both worlds. Read my book to see if this is possible!
‘Preventive’ is another popular term and suggests the practitioners respect the process of taking care of conditions before they require Allopathy or surgery. It is a noble end for all branches of medicine.
See my website for more information and to watch instructional videos as well.
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