Acupuncture

Acupuncture is thought to have originated in China and is most commonly associated with Traditional Chinese medicine. Other types of acupuncture (Japanese and Korean) are practiced and taught throughout the world. In China, the practice of acupuncture can perhaps be traced as far back as the 1st millennium BC. This is a technique of inserting and manipulating needles into "acupuncture points" on the body. According to acupunctural teachings this will restore health and well-being, and is particularly good at treating pain.

World Health Organization list of acupuncture indications
Acute and chronic pain control, Paresthesias
Posttraumatic and postoperative ileus
Muscle spasms, tremors, tics, contractures
Anxiety, fright, panic, Drug detoxification
Sequelae of stroke syndrome (aphasia, hemiplegia)
Esophageal spasm, hyperacidity, irritable bowel
Headache, vertigo (Meniere disease), tinnitus
Frozen shoulder, Cervical and lumbar spine syndromes
Plantar fasciitis, Arthritis/arthrosis
Bursitis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome
Temporo-mandibular joint derangement, bruxism
Dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, Constipation, diarrhea
Insomnia, Abdominal distention/flatulence
Allergic sinusitis, Persistent hiccups
Urinary incontinence, retention (neurogenic, spastic)

Ayurveda

Ayurvedic medicine is a form of alternative medicine in use primarily in the Indian subcontinent. Ayurveda deals with the measures of healthy living, along with therapeutic measures that relate to physical, mental, social and spiritual harmony. Ayurveda is also one among the few traditional systems of medicine involving surgery.
Ayurveda was first described by Agnivesha, in his book Agnivesh tantra. The book was later revised by Charaka, and renamed to Charaka Samhitā. Ayurveda operates on the precept that various materials of vegetable, animal, and mineral origin have some medicinal value. The medicinal properties of these materials have been documented by the practitioners and have been used for centuries to cure illness and/or help maintain good health. Ayurvedic medicaments are made from herbs or mixtures of herbs, either alone or in combination with minerals, metals and other ingredients of animal origin. The metals, animals and minerals are purified by individual processes before being used for medicinal purposes.

Today, Kerala is one of the state in India that promotes research and practices Ayurveda. This has been attributed to its well established Ayurveda centers and Ayurveda pharmaceutical companies. There are many Ayurvedic centers (known as Vaidya shala) all over Kerala.
As a result of strong regulations in medical practice in Europe and America, the most commonly practiced Ayurvedic treatments in the west are massage, dietary and herbal advice.
The efficacy of certain Ayurvedic regimens have been established by medical research, such as the Panchakarma, Kshar Sutra and the Triphala herbs.
Some of the plants commonly used in ayurvedic have been shown to potentially combat certain ailments in double-blind clinical studies. One such study discovered that some of the plants commonly used in ayurvedic medicine prevent the breakdown of neurotransmitters, improving memory and concentration in people with Alzheimer's disease
Clinical studies that would satisfy the liberal criteria of WHO [World Health Organization] have been alarmingly few from India, in spite of patients crowding in Ayurvedic hospitals.

Holistic health

The empirical study of psychosomatic symptoms have confirmed that often non-infectious diseases do have a psychological component, and it needs to be solved before the person can be called well. Alternative medical systems have always emphasized this fact, and thus their stress on holistic (or wholistic) medical approach.
Holistic medicine is the art and science of healing that addresses the whole person - body, mind, and spirit. The practice of holistic medicine integrates conventional and alternative therapies to prevent and treat disease, and most importantly, to promote optimal health. Holistic medicine encompasses all safe and appropriate modalities of diagnosis and treatment. It includes analysis of physical, nutritional, environmental, emotional, spiritual and lifestyle elements. Holistic medicine focuses upon patient education and participation in the healing process.

Burning sensation in soles

Frequently it has been observed that females have burning sensation in their soles, more commonly after menopause. The reason for this sensation is deficiency of potassium, so the cure is eat 2 bananas and to your surprise you will be benefitted within hour.

BCG & HIV

As previously thought BCG vaccine can be given to children affected by HIV, now new study by WHO reveals that BCG vaccine should not be given to children who are HIV positive.