Posts tagged "Traditional Medicine"

Body and Seoul: Medical and Wellness Treatments in South Korea

For many years, tourists from around the world have flocked to South Korea to experience its beautiful architecture, delicious cuisine and rich culture. But more recently, the country has developed into a thriving healthcare hub, with thousands of foreign patients traveling to South Korea for a wide range of medical and wellness treatments. According to South Korean government data, over 110,000 health tourists traveled to the country in 2011, and cosmetic surgery, dermatology, traditional oriental Read More →
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4 Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Systems Used in Cancer Treatment

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has proved to benefit many who have been diagnosed with cancer.  Studies have found that cancer patients who use CAM usually do not expect it to cure their disease. Rather, they hope to boost their immune system, relieve pain, or manage the side effects they are experiencing from the disease or its treatment. CAM is the term for medical products and practices that are not part of standard medical care. Read More →
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