Kenneth Kee

A Simple Guide to Alternative Therapy (A Simple Guide to Medical Conditions, #9) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Alternative Medicine is other forms of therapies other than conventional Western Medicine.
They are:
1. Whole medical systems
2. Mind-body medicine
3. Biologically based practices
4. Manipulative and body-based practices
5. Energy medicine

1. Whole medical systems

A system isn't just a single practice or remedies but many practices that center on a philosophy,
such as the power of nature or the presence of energy in your body.
Examples of whole medical systems include:

a. Ancient healing systems such as ayurveda from India and traditional Chinese medicine.

b. Homeopathy which uses minute doses of a substance that causes symptoms to stimulate
the body's self-healing response.

c. Naturopathy which natural treatments to help the body do its own healing and uses practices,
such as massage, acupuncture, herbal remedies, exercise and lifestyle counseling.

2. Mind-body medicine

Mind-body techniques improve the communication between the body and the mind.
The mind and body must be in harmony for a person to be healthy.
Examples of mind-body medicine include meditation, prayer, and relaxation therapy.

3. Biologically based practices

These biological practices include

a. dietary supplements include selenium, glucosamine sulfate
b. herbal remedies include ginseng, ginkgo and echinacea

Herbs and supplements can be taken as teas, oils, syrups, powders, tablets or capsules.

4. Manipulation and body-based practices

These methods depend on a practitioner to manipulate a specific part of the body.
They include:
a. chiropractor manipulation
b. massage.

5. Energy medicine

An invisible energy force flows through the body.
When this energy flow is blocked or unbalanced a person can become sick.
This energy is called chi, prana and life force.
The goal of the energy therapists is to unblock or re-balance the energy force.
Energy therapies include qi gong, reiki and magnet therapy.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Chapter 1 Alternative Therapies

Chapter 2 Spa Therapy

Chapter 3 Aromatherapy

Chapter 4 Antioxidants Therapy

Chapter 5 Acupuncture Treatment

Chapter 6 Ayurveda Treatment

Chapter 7 Homeopathy

Chapter 8 Massage Therapy

Chapter 9 Meditation

Chapter 10 Naturopathy

Chapter 11 Reiki Therapy

Chapter 12 Hypnotherapy

Chapter 13 Yoga therapy

Chapter 14 Chiropractor

Chapter 15 Epilogue

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. November 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781301835133
• Artikelnr.: 75905194

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
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