Alternative Medicine

in Germany

By: Ana RivasPeriod #201/16/12

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

C

True

Answer

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

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