Alternative medicine

Question 1

Type of alternative medicine: Aromatherapy
What is it?

Answer 1

Use of essential oils from flowers, fruits, roots and leaves. The oils are inhaled or massaged into the skin

Question 2

Type of alternative medicine: Acupuncture
What is it?

Answer 2

Fine needles are placed at key points around the body. The places chosen are thought to be linked with particular needs or illnesses. Key part of traditional Chinese medicines for thousands of years

Question 3

Type of alternative medicine: Homeopathy
What is it?

Answer 3

Patients take a medicine (a plant, animal or mineral material soaked in alcohol) which causes similar symptoms to the illness they are suffering from

Question 4

Type of alternative medicine: Hypnotherapy
What is it?

Answer 4

A therapist hypnotises the patient. When totally relaxed, the patient can be relieved of stress, allergies or even physical addictions such as smoking