Alternative Medicine, Natural Health, Naturopathy, Holistic Healing

Feb. 14, 2011 - PRLog -- Holistic and Natural Health focus on maintaining balance and treating the body, mind, and spirit as a whole through the use of alternative methods of treatment. More patients are turning to holistic and natural health options as an alternative or supplement to traditional medicine and treatments . They are increasingly aware of the effectiveness of holistic and natural approaches in regaining and maintaining overall health without many of the side effects of traditional methods. In a 2004 survey by the National Center for Health Statistics, 36% of those surveyed used some form of alternative medicine.

Natural health practitioners use a variety of specializations: herbal supplements, aromatherapy, natural nutrition, iridology, kinesiology, massage, energy work, acupuncture, acupressure and more. Opportunities for a long-term career in holistic health care are promising, especially after receiving formal training with holistic medicine, or completing a holistic health education program. A homeopathy school can provide the skills, training, knowledge, and alternative medicine, news and trends, so that students can offer up-to-date treatment for patients.

Indian Board of Alternative Medicine (Department of Distance and Continuing Education) (Visit the Official Website on http://www.altmedworld.net) is an internationally recognized, Government registered institution of alternative medicines. Provides diploma, degree and postgraduate degree programs through correspondence in health and alternative medicine to students world-wide.

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Indian Board of Alternative Medicines (Internationally Recognized Legally Constituted Largest Institution) is one of the largest open international educational academies and a premier institution in the field of alternative and complementary medicine.