Traditional medicine
Traditional medicine as "the sum total of the knowledge, skills, and practices
based on the theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different cultures,
whether explicable or not, used in the maintenance of health as well as in the
prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical and mental illness."
In some Asian and African countries, up to 80% of the population relies on
traditional medicine for their primary health care needs. Practices known as
traditional medicines include Ayurveda , Siddha medicine, Unani , ancient Iranian
medicine, Irani , Islamic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Korean
medicine, acupuncture, Muti, Ifá , and traditional African medicine. Core
disciplines which study traditional medicine
include herbalism , ethnomedicine , ethnobotany, and medical anthropology.

Non-Traditional Medicine
Non traditional medicine is also known as alternative medicine and does not
fall in the category of conventional medicine. Alternative medicine involves a wide
range of practices which have an historical background and are not supported by

Medicine
scientific facts. Generally the types of non traditional medicine include
acupuncture, naturopathy, chiropractic, yoga, homeopathy among others. Some of
these practices have diverse origins some of which date back to ancient times.

Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of non traditional medicine that involves inserting
and manipulating needles into various parts of the human body to relieve pain.
Acupuncture has its origin from traditional Chinese medicine. Although it is not
evidence based, acupuncture continues to interest clinical practice by offering
insights into human anatomy. According to Chinese traditional medicine, the body
has acupuncture points which are situated along the meridians along a life energy
flow known as qi. Manipulating these points can help relieve pain and discomfort.
Acupuncture is used to promote health and well being. The practice has been dated
back to 2000 years ago. In America acupuncture is conducted through the same
basic method and involves the use of hair thin needles to pierce the skin.

3. True or false
1. In some Asian and African countries, up to 80% of the population relies on
non-traditional medicine for their primary health care needs.
2. Practices known as traditional medicines include Ayurveda , Siddha
medicine, traditional Korean medicine and others.
3. Non traditional medicine is also known as alternative medicine and does not
fall in the category of conventional medicine.
4. Acupuncture has been dated back to 3000 years ago.
5. Acupuncture has its origin from traditional Korean medicine.

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