Does anyone know of any traditional practises (doesnt matter from which part of the world) r used for healing?

Question

example: in parts of africa they put fire(as a source of heat) near a swolllen part and massage it. in terms of your answers, It doesnt matter whether the treatments work or not. just as long as they're used and practised. they dont even have to be practised often. please provide what the purpose is, like what is it meant to heal. im sur you can even find out from parents. THANKS

Answer 1

Healing Touch, Reiki, chiropractic, acupuncture, meditation, yoga

Answer 2

There's a plethora of this stuff proven as well in hard copy book form. I'll give you a for instance and it was written up in a paper on surgery. Doctors used a dilute solution of ordinary granulated cane sugar in water to form a weak paste to apply to the incision after closing. It stimulated closure and healing, sugar helping the proteins and attendant mechanism to work better, faster, more efficiently. I tried it on boot sores I had developed on a new pair. It worked! Fast, too! Take a look at the following, you'll find it on the net, but you want the thick text version:

' Back To Eden ' By Jethro Kloss

Answer 3

Some chiropractors use what is called cold laser or low level laser therapy. It is used for many things including pain relief, improving blood circulation, reducing swelling, promoting tissue regeneration, as well as stimulating cell growth, metabolism, enzyme synthesis, collagen formation, and the immune system.

It is used for the conditions of pain, varicose veins, acne, psoriasis, skin ulcers, diabetic ulcers, burns, wound care, arthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel, etc.

Answer 4

Reflexology, foot treatment,this works on the reflex points on the feet .Indian head massage. Crystal healing for physical and mental well being.