Originally published October 24 2005
Scottish medicine sees popularization of alternative treatments
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Crystal healing, acupuncture and reiki are all forms of alternative treatment now experiencing a greater popularity in Scotland, especially among cancer patients.
THOUSANDS of Scots are turning to alternative medicine for all sorts of ailments as the treatments lose their "wacky" labels.
Actresses Cate Blanchett and Gwyneth Paltrow are among the celebrity backers.
But now GPs are recommending some therapies and it's estimated that a third of cancer patients use alternative medicine.
Therapists claim individual crystals vibrate at different rates and when they are placed on the body at special acupuncture points, they affect our electromagnetic system and how we feel.
Healing is complete when the pendulum stops.
THIS ancient Chinese medicine has been around for more than 3000 years - long before conventional treatments got off the ground.
A trained therapist treats his patients by stimulating specific points, called meridians, on their bodies with ultra fine needles.
A HEALING energy that therapists claim anyone can channel once they have been attuned.
Therapists usually place their hands on or just over the body's energy channels - chakras - for five minutes at a time.
Many cancer patients going through chemotherapy report that sickness is less strong or frequent after reiki sessions.
THERAPISTS use pressure on key areas of the feet and hands to re-balance a patient's energy flow.
It is based on the belief that reflex points are directly linked to parts of the body and organs.
Patients sometimes report tingling in these areas.
It is regularly used to help asthma, headaches, diabetes and PMT.
There are also claims it releases endorphins (natural pain killers).
GWYNETH Paltrow turned the spotlight on this Chinese therapy, which involves heating the air inside a glass, metal or wooden cup and placing it over a certain part of the body.
No clinical research has been done on cupping and success stories are based on claims from individual patients.
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