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Alternative medicine describes practices used in place of conventional medical treatments. Complementary medicine describes alternative medicine used in conjunction with conventional medicine. The term complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an umbrella term for both branches. Alternative medicine includes practices that incorporate spiritual, metaphysical, or religious underpinnings; non-European medical traditions or newly developed approaches to healing.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine defines complementary and alternative medicine as "a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not presently considered to be part of conventional medicine". It also defines integrative medicine as "
Proponents of evidence-based medicine regard the distinction between conventional and alternative medicines as false, preferring "good medicine" with provable efficacy and "bad medicine" without. "Bad medicine" is any treatment where the efficacy and safety of which has not been verified through peer-reviewed, double blind placebo controlled studies, regarded as the "gold standard" for determining the efficacy of a compound. It is thus possible for a method to change categories in either direction, based on increased knowledge of its effectiveness or lack thereof. Richard Dawkins, Professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford, argues that alternative medicine should be defined as that set of practices that cannot be tested, refuse to be tested or consistently fail tests. He also states that "There is no alternative medicine. There is only medicine that works and medicine that doesn't work."
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UN chief begins mission in Burma
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:31:01 -0000
Ban Ki-moon visits Burma to seek the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi, whose trial is again delayed.
Fans and foes pray for ill Aquino
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:56:33 -0000
Former Philippine President Cory Aquino has stopped treatment for cancer, prompting prayer vigils for her by both fans and foes.
New dinosaurs found in Australia
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:48:58 -0000
Three new dinosaur species are found in Queensland, Australia, and named after the Outback song Waltzing Matilda.
N Korea fires short-range missiles
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:05:08 -0000
North Korea test fires four short-range missiles off its eastern coast, South Korea's defence ministry says.
China babies 'sold for adoption'
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:35:50 -0000
Baby girls removed from parents who broke China's family-planning laws have been sold for adoption overseas, it is reported.
Japan envoy wins UN nuclear post
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:23:08 -0000
Japanese envoy Yukiya Amano is elected the next director-general of the UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, diplomats say.
NYT > Asia Pacific
U.S. Faces Resentment in Afghan Region
By CARLOTTA GALL Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:51:23 -0000
A new American military operation in southern Afghanistan may ignite further tensions among a weary population, residents and local officials warn.
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By THOM SHANKER and RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:35:56 -0000
Almost 4,000 Marines moved to clear Taliban fighters from the volatile Helmand River valley.
Head Scarf Emerges as Indonesia Political Symbol
By NORIMITSU ONISHI Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:10:11 -0000
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L.A. Times - Asia
GI apparently seized in Afghanistan
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
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India gays win landmark ruling decriminalizing homosexual sex
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
A Delhi court rules that punishment for sexual relations between consenting adults is a violation of constitutional rights. The ruling applies to Delhi but is seen as a trendsetter for the country. The Delhi High Court issued a landmark ruling Thursday decriminalizing homosexuality, a move that could bring more freedom to millions of people in this deeply conservative nation.
American soldier believed captured in Afghanistan
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:59:00 -0700
The U.S. military releases few details about the apparent capture by militants in the east. The soldier has been missing since Tuesday. Reporting from Kabul, Afghanistan, and Istanbul, Turkey -- An American soldier is believed to have been captured by insurgents in eastern Afghanistan, the U.S. military said today.
UN News Centre - Asia Pacific
Japanese official chosen to head UN atomic watchdog
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500
A Japanese diplomat with a lengthy record of working on disarmament and non-proliferation issues will be the next chief of the United Nations nuclear watchdog after winning a secret ballot today against two other candidates.
UNAIDS hails Indian court decision decriminalizing homosexuality
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500
The United Nations Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has hailed today's decision by an Indian court to overturn a 150-year-old law and decriminalize homosexuality, voicing hope that more countries that ban same-sex activity will follow suit.
Ban discusses Myanmar during talks with Singapore's leaders
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500
The situation in Myanmar and the global economic crisis topped the agenda today when Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon held talks with Singapore's leaders on the latest stop of his international trip.
Senses - Provides massage services, workshops, and yoga classes
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Tonic Centre - The clinic provides acupuncture and orthopedic traumatology.
Active Chiropractic - Chriopractor based in Cuscaden Road. Introduction to chiropractry and about their services.
Ananda Marga Yoga Society - Offering classes and fairs for yoga enthusiasts.
Meta Description: [ The official website of Ananda Marga Yoga Society of Singapore. ]
Anjana Spa - Offering herbal therapies and treatments based on Chinese, Thai, and Javanese origins.
500
AromaArt - A school of aromatherapy and bodyworks offering diploma, certificates and workshops in aromatherapy and bodyworks. ITEC, IFA.
Be Psychic Network - The Be Psychic Network newsletter. Offers resources for Psychics, Intuitive Development courses, tutorials, classes and workshops.
Meta Description: [ Developing Intuition: Awaken your Intuition and Psychic Abilities with Clairvoyant Psychic and Teacher Erich Horn. ]
Brands's World - Find out about the health supplements containing Brands Essence of Chicken here. There is also a junior members' club, and contact information.
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Breathing Space - Portal with information and a newsletter about breathing techniques and aromatherapy.
Meta Description: [ The holistic healing arts portal dedicated to giving everyone their Breathing Space. Services include ]
Chinese Nature Cure System - Traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncture, massage, qigong, taiji and meditation with home study courses, internet guidance and books.
Meta Description: [ Chinese Medicine, Cures ]
Chwee Song Supplies - Traditional Chinese medicine providing information about and supplying herbs, bird nest, soups and coarse rice powder.
Conscious Bodywork - Offers Structural Integration information and services to correct imbalances brought by poor posture, stress, injury, trauma and other factors.
Meta Description: [ Rolf method of Structural Integration in Singapore, by certified structural integrator David Lee, Member of the Guild ofr Structural Integration and the International Association of Structural Integrators ]
Core Concepts - Core Stability Training Centre - Core Stability offers core stability training programmes for recurring back pain and neck pain under professional physiotherapy supervision.
Meta Description: [ Core Concepts is a specialist physiotherapy centre focusing on chronic and recurring back and neck pains ]
Eu Yan Sang - Producer and distributor of Consumer Healthcare products based on Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Gaia Yoga Center - Yoga center offering yoga classes, workshops, products and international retreats.
Meta Description: [ This is the official web site of Gaia Yoga Center, Singapore's largest and premiere yoga center.
Read about yoga and discover that at Gaia Yoga Center, yoga is life ]
Home Shiatsu Therapy - Provides fully-clothed shiatsu therapy services in the client's home.
Oasis Holistic - Offers yoga, pilates, meditation classes, courses and workshops by local and international visiting yoga teachers.
Omegapoint Seminars - Organises training seminars by overseas masters in Reiki, ColorPuncture, Alpha Mind, and Empowering Women.
Roche Vitamins Asia Pacific - Pharmaceutical company producing vitamins, fragrances and nutritional food, as well as healthcare information and research and development.
Sanatio Naturopathic Health Care - Offering naturopathic health care, energy and environmental medicine, and natural anti-aging treatments.
Meta Description: [ Singapore Naturopathic Healthcare - Sanatio ]
Satir Centre - Psychotherapy based on the Virginia Satir model is discussed in the forums and articles at this site. A list of practitioners, upcoming events and their history is also available.
Meta Description: [ No Summary ]
Sebastian Liew Centre - Offers naturopathic consultation, treatments and retreats.
Meta Description: [ Drugless Way To Health ]
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Shambhala Yoga Centre - Philosophy of Yoga and Pilates, class schedule, merchandise and newsletter.
Strong Massage - A dedicated sports massage service for performance athletes and sports people.
Meta Description: [ Strong Massge is a sports massage center for sports people ]
TCM Professional - School offering diplomas and certificates in acupuncture, traditional chinese massage, and foot reflexology. NSRS approved. [Opposite Aljunied MRT]
The Yoga Place - Course outline, class schedule and details about the instructor.
500
True Yoga - Yoga studio in orchard road offering ashtanga, hatha, pre-natal, kids, and vinyasa yoga plus pilates and meditation classes.
Vipassana Meditation Centre - Buddhist site providing meditation information and retreats in conjunction with religious advice and services, aiming to cultivate the practice of satipatthana vipassana.
Whatever - Offering yoga classes and retreats. There is also a bookstore and cafe.
Yoga Culture Singapore - A Yahoo! groups site where events on yoga, general health issues and latest yoga news will be posted.
Meta Description: [ yogaculture: Yoga Culture Singapore ]
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