If we look at the current scenario, the method of treating different diseases by making the best use of alternative medical science has greatly increased. In recent times, very large populations of people have started using alternative medicine for curing their disease. Here we explain about the various fields of alternative medicine and career opportunities available for study in alternative medicine through different distance learning or correspondence education programs.
The use of plants for healing and curing different diseases is not new. It is an ancient medical science, popularly known as complementary medicine and counted among the most widely known therapies. Today alternative medicine is considered safer, natural, and inexpensive. It is one of its own kinds of medical science that is primarily based on the medical traditions and focus on curing based on capabilities of herbs and different other natural elements. In addition to this, the key feature that makes this medical science different is that it empowers a patient to prevent diseases through the Whole Healing, instead of having to rely exclusively on medical professionals for treatment of specified diseases. Alternative Medicine emphasizes on the patient's entire internal condition, along with the state of mind and emotional balance.
Today if we look at the current scenario the methods of treating different diseases by making the best use of alternative medicine science has increased. In recent times, many people have started using alternative medicine for curing their disease. In fact, as per the recent survey conducted by the National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine of the United States, it has been revealed that near about 36% of Americans are using alternative medicine science for healing and treatment. As a result, in the last few years many career fields in alternative medicine science have emerged at a phenomenal pace. Today there are many fields of alternative medicine and career opportunities available for study in alternative medicine through distance learning or correspondence education programs. These mainly include:
• Acupuncture - In alternative medicine science acupuncture is truly a very rewarding career. Its effectiveness has been proved in many treatments and today it is practiced in many parts of the world. It is a thousand year old treatment procedure and has a very good career growth potential. In fact, today it is one of the most requested forms of treatment in the fast-growing field of alternative medicine science and holds promise as one of the key modalities to be used in current and future integrative medical settings.
• Massage therapy - Massage therapy is another field of alternative medicine science that too offers enormous growth opportunities. It is one of the few professions in alternative medicine science that too offers lucrative income and rewarding career growth opportunities. This career field is expected to grow at a faster than average rate over the next several years.
• Herbal medicine - With the demand for alternative medicine on the rise, herbal medicine is another field that further provides a variety of opportunities in different professional fields including positions such as herbalists, natural healing practitioners, Ayurvedic practitioners, and related fields in iridology.
• Naturopathic medicine - Naturopathic medicine covers every aspects of family health from prenatal to geriatric care, with a special focus on whole-patient wellness. The prospect for making a prosperous living in this field is extremely very excellent for the foreseeable future. The key feature is that making a career in this field is different from others as is it focuses on getting at the cause of diseases, instead of merely treating the symptoms of disease.
• Traditional Chinese medicine - Careers in Chinese medicine are much diverse and include various healing arts professions like Chinese medical massage therapists, acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists.
These are some of the top emerging career options in alternative medicine science that have gained wide popularity and in the next few years each of them are going to gain more reputation and open new doors for career development.
Courtesy:
Indian Board of Alternative Medicines
80, Chowringhee Road
Calcutta ( Kolkata ) - 700020.
India
http://www.altmedworld.net
