ALTERNATIVE MEDICATION

ALTERNATIVE MEDICATION

 It means any form of medicine not recognized and

practiced by the western medicine or
conservative medicine as practiced by a majority
of doctors today.
 Exists in all culture to some degree and terms
such as traditional medicine,indigenous medicine
or folk medicine etc. are used to describe such
practices.
ACUPRESSURE

Is similar to acupuncture
but in here it is the use of
finger to treat ailments such
as tension and stress,aches
and pains,menstrual cramps,
arthritis.
ACUPUNCTURE

 Is the use of fine needles

inserted at specific points to
stimulate,disperse,and
regulate the flow of vital
energy, and restore a healthy
energy balance.
 AROMATHERAPY
 Is the use of essential oils
distilled from plants.
 Treats emotional disorders
such as stress and anxiety
as well as a wide range of
other ailments.
 Oils are massaged into the
skin in diluted
form,inhaled, or placed in
baths.
REPUBLIC ACT NO.8423

 Congress passed a law on December 9, 1997

 This is an act creating the Philippine Institute of
Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC)
to accelerate the development of traditional and
alternative health care in the Philippines.
 QUIZ

1. When did the Philippine Congress passed the REPUBLIC

ACT NO.8423?
2. Any form of medicine not recognized and practiced by
the western medicine or conservative medicine?
3. Is the use of fine needles inserted at specific points?
4. Similar to acupuncture but in here it is the use of finger?
5. It is the use of essential oils distilled from plants?