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Therapy, is a procedure or treatment performed to relieve, heal or correct certain disorders or medical conditions. There are many different types of therapies which are used to treat or prevent certain medical situations. To mention a few are-

Leech

From ancient times, leeches are used to treat nervous system abnormalities, skin problems, arthritis, hemorrhoids, varicose veins, infections. During this therapy, leeches are allowed to suck blood from the treated person for about 20 to 45 minutes and during this process they insert anticoagulants through their saliva. Medical leeches are mostly found in Sweden and Hungary. Pregnant women, children under 18, people with anemia or blood clotting conditions shouldn’t go for leech therapy.

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Cupping

It is very popular these days with celebrities and some others.

It is a type of alternate treatment, that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. This suction is thought to-

  • Promote skin blood flow
  • Increasing pain threshold
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Boosting cellular immunity
  • Decreases Uric acid and both types of cholesterol

cupping

Snake

Snakes are used to treat anxiety, stress and depression patients. Mostly corn snakes are used for this therapy sessions.

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Music

Music can also be used for clinical purposes.  It helps in

  • Reducing muscle pain
  • Calming effects
  • Managing pain
  • Increases the degree of joy
  • Motivates
  • Improves memory
  • Used in speech therapy sessions
  • Enhances communication skills
  • Lowers blood pressure and
  • Improves memory.

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Knife

Very popular as ancient art of knife massage. It is a Chinese therapy  and is believed to be 2000 years old. It is  used to treat   insomnia patients and help relive physical ailments with large butcher knives.

knife

Colour

It was started in Egypt which can influence human behavior and perception. Some colors and their importance-

  • Red- provides energy
  • Blue – is used to fight depression and pain
  • Green- relieves stress
  • Yellow- Enhances mood
  • Orange-brings out happy emotions

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Reference:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/8817-music-therapy

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20200601-taiwans-2000-year-old-knife-massage

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