Orthomolecular Medicine

Orthomolecular medicine refers to the use of nutrition to help with various health disorders, including physical and psychological conditions. Originating as “megavitamin” therapy, orthomolecular medicine rests, in part, on nutrition, biochemistry, cell biology, physiology, gastroenterology, physical medicine, climatology and other scientific disciplines. Modalities used in orthomolecular medicine include vitamin, mineral, amino acid and enzyme therapies, as well as air ion, light and solar therapies. Other traditional alternative medical practices, such as acupuncture, massage and biofeedback, might be employed in the practice.

The belief system in orthomolecular medicine starts with nutrition in diagnosing and providing support for specific medical conditions. Pharmaceutical drugs are used with restraint, and blood tests aren’t heavily relied upon to provide a clear picture of nutrient levels. Practitioners focus on the specific biochemical needs of individual patients rather than using a one-size-fits all approach to nutrition. The negative effects of environmental pollution on the body are taken into account, and therapies promote the value of positive thinking.

(SOURCE: Orthomed.org)