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"alties" 'those who believe in alt-med, "allops" those who believe in allopathic med
Some Insurance Companies Cover Acupuncture and Other Alternative Therapies
Insurance companies are starting to take notice, several managed care companies now recognize the validity of certain alternative practices and provide a complementary and alternative medicine program, which can provide insurance coverage for acupuncture, Yoga and other non-traditional procedures. Says a representative of Oxford Health Plans, "…there have been more studies that are evidence based that have shown the importance of alternative practices in addition to traditional medicine. We arranged for specific providers in specific specialties in alternative medicine to become part of our network through various quality driven means of measurement such as they needed to be licensed by the state, they needed to provide continuing education credits, we will also look at their actual office sites to make sure that they are up to the standards our members want"
For devotees of alternative medicine being able to obtain insurance coverage not only provides financial support for their treatments, but also adds a level of legitimacy and acceptance, which can also have a positive effect on healing. And for those that have never considered an alternative treatment, knowing that is going to have a fixed cost associated with it may encourage them to try. Driven largely by patient demand healthcare today is embracing more and more non-traditional therapies, representing a fundamental shift in the philosophy of most Western, or so called Modern Practioners. As Dr. Dillard puts it, ""We want to mix the best of the alternative medicine world, with the best things we have from the conventional medical world for the benefit of the patients. There's good evidence that if you combine these things sensibly, you actually get better results and the happier, healthier patients."
Or to put it another way: the test tubes and beakers of the science lab may seem in stark contrast to the herbs, roots and needles of the alternative medical practioner. However, it is by bringing together the proven healing arts of the past, and the modern technology of the present, that we may build a healthier future.
dave, obviously all your knowledge concerning chiropractic must have come from reading quackwatch as you have no idea of real world results
angry doc, for the same reason you don't say damn sceptic instead of alties
Best answer:
For me the entire thing can be summed up by the phrase "Driven largely by patient demand"
It has nothing to do with results - it has to do with trying to retain customers, and being able to charge for services. Very little that insurance companies do is based on efficacy, it based on profit - How else can you explain that cochlear implants are considered "experimental" in most states. Since when is being able to learn speech experimental?
Sorry, a personal rant there...
However, the fact is, every time a patient feels they are part of the decision making process, the treatment fairs better...just basic human factor of medicine....alternative, conventional, and otherwise...
Be well
Tink
Is The Practice Of Ayurvedic Medicine For You?
Article by Michel Maling
I had never heard of Ayurvedic Medicine until quite recently. Ayurveda is an ancient system of natural medicine which is native to India. The word is derived from Ayus which means 'longevity' and veda which means 'related to knowledge' or 'science of life.' Ayurveda is a total approach to health, longevity and healing and is used to compliment rather than replace conventional medicine.
Ayurvedic medicine includes a wide variety of different elements. This includes the use of herbs, purification, exercise, diet, muscle therapy, color therapy, meditation, aromatherapy, astrology, yoga and many others. This type of practice measures ones living with healthful standards during your entire life span and the various phases that you go throughout your life.
According to Ayurveda, everything is composed of the five elements - space, air, fire, water and earth. People who practice this sort of medicine divide these five elements into three categories or doshas. They are space or air (vata), fire and water (pitta) and earth and water (kapha). If you had a cold for instance, you would be said to have an excess of kapha. Heartburn would be an excess of pitta.
Ayurvedic Medicine is a practice aimed at restoring balance in the body by decreasing excessive elements and increasing others. If you have a cold, you would be given a fiery herb like garlic and you would be told to stop eating kapha producing dairy products.
This type of medicine emphasizes the psychological, social and spiritual causes of disease and the belief is that almost all illnesses are based on unhappiness like stress and confusion about life's purpose. Many of the techniques of Ayurveda like meditation and yoga are aimed at relieving stress and restoring ones clarity of purpose in life.
If you are looking for a practitioner for yourself, make sure it is somebody who has received extensive training at an Ayurvedic school in India or in the United States, and also one who is qualified to do a 'pulse diagnosis.' A good practitioner will be able to provide lifestyle recommendations along with herbal treatments and remedies to suit your individual needs.
Ayurveda can be used for any health problems, but works better on the medical problems that western medicine can't solve like arthritis, anemia, diabetes, allergies and other problems that involve the immune system.
This type of medicine practice is considered safe and beneficial for most people, but some techniques can be considered harmful if not supervised with care. It is always best to practice this type of medicine under the care of a qualified practitioner.
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