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chiropracticIn alternative medicine, technique of manipulation of the spine and other parts of the body, based on the principle that physical disorders are attributable to aberrations in the functioning of the nervous system, which manipulation can correct. Developed in the 1890s by US practitioner Daniel David Palmer, chiropractic is widely practised today by accredited therapists, although orthodox medicine remains sceptical of its efficacy except for the treatment of back problems. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Tyler (a practicing doctor of chiropractic for more than 35 years), continues to be a core text in the field of chiropractic medicine. Her occasional stints as an office manager did not constitute the practice of chiropractic medicine. Part 2, "Alternative Medical Systems," offers a chapter on the major domains of CAM followed by 9 chapters covering acupuncture, ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, chiropractic medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, traditional healing practices (from the Native Law Center of Canada newsletter), naturopathy, and yoga. |
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