Alternative Healing SystemDescription of the Healing SystemAlternative and complementary medicines are medical practices that are currently not considered an integral part of conventional medicine. Alternative medical systems have a strong relationship with practice and comprehensive theoretical systems that have gone through evolution independently and also resemble the orthodox biomedical approach. There are some alternative traditional medical systems followed by some individual cultures in different parts of the world. Asian medicines are the best example in this regard. Therefore, all issues related to alternative healing systems will be discussed in detail. Defining Health/Illness There are a few types of healing systems related to health/illness. The type of healing system that will be discussed in this chapter includes traditional oriental medicine and Ayurveda. Traditional Eastern medicine seeks to emphasize the balance and imbalance of qi (pronounced chi), vital energy in terms of health and disease. Traditional oriental medicine includes techniques and various other types of methods which include acupuncture, herbal medicine and oriental massage. This was usually done by piercing the skin with the help of a needle. • Ayurveda is considered to be the traditional system of medicine of India. The concept of Ayurvedic medicine refers to the "science of life", known as a comprehensive system of medicine that seeks to put the body, mind and spirit on the same level. The second objective is also to restore the person's inner harmony. Ayurvedic methods include diet, massage, herbs, meditation, exercise, exposure to sunlight and breathing control... half of the document... Conclusion Alternative medical systems also have their history and their meaning in the past were very popular and there were many patients who felt satisfied Alternative medical systems, however, this option is not preferred by patients compared to the past, but it has its importance and also has a reasonable future, so all the issues and aspects related to alternative medical systems have been discussed in detail. References Di Sarsina, R., Alivia, M., & Guadagni, P. (2012) Traditional, complementary and alternative medical systems and their contribution to personalization, prediction and prevention in person-centered medicine. EPMA Journal, 3(1), 15.O'Connor, B, (2011). Healing traditions: alternative medicine and health professions. University of Pennsylvania Press.