Global Summit on Acupuncture & Traditional Medicine August 27-29, 2018 Paris, France

Market Analysis of Acupuncture & Traditional Medicine

The world alternative & complementary medicine market was valued at USD 40.32 billion in the year of 2015. Owing to the increasing support by the masses, increased usage of traditional therapeutic methods has a scope for considerable growth in the coming decade. It was estimated that more than 60% of population started using traditional medicine in different forms.

Here Alternative medicine are implemented in the traditional methods of medication and herb are used and mind and body healing techniques all these are based on the faith and belief of an individual. These traditional medication techniques do not have any regulatory approval or clinical evidential backing. Many efforts are done by the government and the regulatory bodies in alternative treatments to improve the market and treatment methods.

Top universities of acupuncture

• Oregon College of Oriental Medicine

• Emperor’s College School of Traditional Oriental Medicine

• New England School of Acupuncture

• American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

• AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine

• Bastyr University

• Northwestern Health Sciences University

Top universities of acupuncture (Paris)

• Ecole Normale Superieure

• Ecole Polytechnique

• University Pierre et Marie Curie

• Sciences Po Paris

• University Paris-Sud 11

Top associations and Societies

• American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

• American Society of Acupuncturists

• Acupuncture Association of Colorado

• Florida Acupuncture Association

• Illinois Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

• Indiana Association of Acupuncture

Target Audience

Directors/Managers & Business Delegates, Acupuncturists,  Director of Universities, Acupuncture faculty, Acupuncture practitioners, Therapists & Acupuncture counselors, Treatment, Healing Centers and Rehabilitation Houses, Herbalists, Oriental medicine faculty ,Relevant Association and Societies, Post-Doctoral Fellows, Researchers, Students.

Track 1: Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a combination of two Latin words acus (needle) and puncture (penetrate) therefore to penetrate with needle.it is combination of different techniques. The major goal is to alleviating pain and helping in development of good health naturally. This is achieved by stimulation of body parts by penetrating thin needles in to particular parts of the body this will be done either manually or through electric method. There Different Acupuncture styles and generally used in combination with other forms of treatment.

·         Japanese Style Acupuncture

·         Electro Acupuncture

·         Korean Acupuncture

·         French Energetic Acupuncture

·         Auricular Acupuncture

·         Trigger Point Therapy

 Related Associations and Societies

Acupuncture Association of Colorado, Acupuncture Association of Missouri, American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM), American College of Healthcare Sciences, The British Medical Acupuncture Society

Track 2: Veterinary Acupuncture

This veterinary Acupuncture is similar to regular human Acupuncture where the needles will be inserted in to specific points of the body. This techniques firstly used in china later it got globalized. Here clinical practice showed the positive results in both humans and animal acupuncture. Acupuncture may not cure in few conditions but it works very well. Penetration into smaller animal may not case pain as the increase in the size of animal size of needles will be increased and my case pain during the treatment.

·         Musculoskeletal Problems

·         Respiratory Problems

·         Lick Granulomas

Related Associations and Societies

American Medical Association, Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association, American Holistic Medical Association, Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Society

Track 3:  Traditional Medicine

Traditional medicine is “the knowledge, skills and practices based on the theories, beliefs and experiences indigenous to different cultures, used in the maintenance of health and in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical and mental illness”. The knowledge of certain herbs, animals and minerals that have curative and palliative effects were transmitted from one generation to another and it is the outcome of bold experimentation through trial and error method over hundreds of years. Traditional medicine is the mother of all other systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Nature cure and even modern medicine.

·         Oriental Medicine

·         Healing Plants 

·         Integrative Medicine

·         Natural Products

·         Meditation & Massage Therapy

Related Associations and Societies

Australian Natural Therapists Association ANTA, Australian Traditional Medicine Association ATMS, British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), European Herbal & Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association National Association, The Arizona Society of Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture (AzSOMA)

Track 4: Homeopathic Medicine

Homeopathy is a system whose principals are even older than the Hippocrates. Here the treatment is done by using all the natural laws made from nature like animal, vegetables and minerals. It was discovered by the German physician in early 1800 century. And widely strop all through the Europe.

·         Types of Homeopathy

·         Therapeutic Application

·         Herbs used in Homeopathy

·         Faith Healing

·         Acute & Chronic Diseases Homeopathy

·         Homeopathy for Skin Diseases

Related Associations and Societies

European Traditional Chinese Medicine Association, Florida State Oriental Medical Association, Greek Association of Chinese Medicine, International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists, Kentucky State Acupuncture Association, The Connecticut Society of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine (CSAOM)

Track 5: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)  

Traditional Chinese medicine is found 5000 years ago. As they are inexpensive medicine everyone use to prefer and no risk of physics surgeries. This traditional Chinese medicine includes acupuncture and massage therapy. This technique is used since past 100 generations. Today this technique is globalized.

·         Fatigue

·         Headache

·         Infertility

·         Hormonal Imbalance

Related Associations and Societies

National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), National Qigoing Association, Native American Legends, North Carolina Association for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCAAOM), Maryland Acupuncture Society

Track 6: Integrative and Complementary Medicine

Complimentary medicine (or) otherwise alternative medicine is used as a main stream medical care. An example regarding, the use of acupuncture to reduce the side effects of cancer treatment. When medical expert and health care providers render both type of care it is called Integrative medicine. Alternative medicine is used as optional, instead of main stream medical care.

·         Massage Therapy

·         Tai Chi.

·         Medical Hypnosis

·         Music Therapy

·         Progressive Muscle Relaxation

·         Individual Psychotherapy

Related Associations and Societies

Northwest Holistic Medicine, Pancyprian Association of Acupuncturists Limited, Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR), Society the Individual and Medicine, Swedish Acupuncture Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Taoist Association for Holistic Healing, Acupuncture Society of Massachusetts (ASM)

Track 7: Holistic Medicine

In this holistic medication the whole person is consider as body, mind, sprit, and the emotions. The primary goal is to gaining the balance life. Holistic professionals believe that if one part is not working properly then the whole other parts may be affected.

·         Acupressure

·         Balneotherapy

·         Chiropractic

·         Reflexology

·         Allergic Dermatitis

·         Gastrointestinal Problems

·         Reproductive Problems

Related Associations and Societies

Texas Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, The Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture UK, The Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada, The Maine Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAAOM), Utah Association for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, The Acupuncture Society of New York (ASNY)   

Track 8: Internal or General Medicine

Internal medicine (or) otherwise known as general medicine is the type of medical treatment which specifically deals with the prevention, diagnosis and various treatments regarding adult disease. Physician is the one who are specialized in Inter medicine. 

·         Hospital Medicine

·         Adolescent Medicine

·         Sports Medicine

·         Analgesics Medicine

·         Antibiotics Medicine

Related Associations and Societies

World Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, World Confederation for Physical Therapy, The Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada, Rhode Island Society of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, The Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (CSCMA)

Track 9: Anthroposophic and Alternative Medicine

Anthroposohic medicine is form of alternative medicine. This was found in 1920s by Rudolf Steiner. Here professional employ a different treatments techniques they are massage, exercise, counseling and substance. Somewhat similar to homeopathy in case of diluted substances. They are even harm less to people. But researcher did for any use of this process.   

·         Nutrition and Diet

·         Visualization and Guided Imagery

·         Inflammatory Conditions

·         Sclerotic Condition

Related Associations and Societies

International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists, Kentucky State Acupuncture Association, American Addiction Centers, The Cabin Addiction Services Group, Addiction Services of Thames Valley, Addiction Services Council Cincinnati, Drinkaware, National Alcoholism Center, AddictionCenter, Michael's House Treatment Centers, Moholoholo, Alcohol Rehab in Hong Kong, The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)

Track 10: Tribal Medicine

Tribe medicine is also known as home cure treatment. Here the fruits flowers vegetable and other normal things are used to reduce illness or affliction the passing of treatment from era to era are through oral conversations.

·         Traditional African Medicine

·         Traditional Mexican Medicine

·         Traditional Korean Medicine

·         Traditional Brazilian Medicine

·         Traditional Mongolian Medicine

Related Associations and Societies

Northwest Holistic Medicine, Pancyprian Association of Acupuncturists Limited, Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR), Society the Individual and Medicine, Swedish Acupuncture Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Taoist Association for Holistic Healing, Acupuncture Society of Virginia

Track 11: Naturopathic Medicine

This naturopathic medicine is a unique system that emphasizes prevention and self-healing process with the natural therapies. This increases the capacity of the body and help in repair automatically.

·         Auricular Medicine

·         Natural Products

·         Reiki 

Related Associations and Societies

Northwest Holistic Medicine, Pancyprian Association of Acupuncturists Limited, Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR), Society the Individual and Medicine, Swedish Acupuncture Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Taoist Association for Holistic Healing, Wisconsin Society of Certified Acupuncturists, Inc. (WISCA)

Track 12: Unani Medicine

Unani system of medicine has a long and specific record in India. It was firstly originated from Greek. The foundation of the unani was laid by the Hippocrates. It was later introduced to India by Arab & Persian around the eleventh century. It is a contemporary system of traditional medicines in Egypt, Iraq, Persia, India, china, Syria & few Middle Eastern countries. The unani system of medicine has been recognized by the medical expert & practitioners and other integral part of health care system.

·         Habb (Unani Pill)

·         Itrifal

·         Jawarish

·         Khamira

·         Safoof

Related Associations and Societies

American Medical Association, Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association, American Holistic Medical Association, Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Society, Acupuncture Society of Washington, D.C. (ASDC)

Track 13: Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is also known as essential oil therapy. It is a combination of science and art oils and treatments are done by utilizing naturally aromatic essence from different plants it seeks to unify physiological, psychological and spiritual processes to enhance an individual’s innate healing process.

·         Cosmetic Aromatherapy

·         Massage

·         Fragrant Herbs

Related Associations and Societies

International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists, Kentucky State Acupuncture Association, American Addiction Centers, The Cabin Addiction Services Group, Addiction Services of Thames Valley, Addiction Services Council Cincinnati, Drinkaware, National Alcoholism Center, AddictionCenter, Michael's House Treatment Centers, Moholoholo, Alcohol Rehab in Hong Kong, The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)

Track 14: Traditional Physical Therapy

This is type of therapy used to reduce the pain naturally with few physical exercises in order to relieve pain, few of the therapies are applying ice or hot pack, electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasound and with the combination of few exercises these exercise vary from person to person. By these exercise the immunity power increases and help in availing pain naturally helps in increasing in flexibility.

·         Exercise Ball therapy

·         Physical Therapy Benefits

·         Rehabilitation and Exercise

·         Yoga

Related Associations and Societies

Northwest Holistic Medicine, Pancyprian Association of Acupuncturists Limited, Society for Acupuncture Research (SAR), Society the Individual and Medicine, Swedish Acupuncture Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Taoist Association for Holistic Healing, Acupuncture Society of Virginia

 Track 15: Arabic Medicine and Hijama Cupping Therapy

Hiyama is the medical procedure or an Arabic form of wet cupping, through which blood is drawn by vacuum from a small incision in skin for purposes. Hiyama can be performed almost anywhere on the body, even on the site of the ache (or) pain in order to reduce it. According to some evidence that wet cupping treatment is for non-specific lower back pain.

Cupping remained a constant in professional remained a constant in professional remedial treatment. Hiyama can also be responsible for side effects in the form of pain of skin infection potentially serious risk in infection medical experts suggest that low risk of blood clotting is possible.   

·         Principles of Arabic Medicine

·         Cupping

·         Dry Cupping

·         Moving Cupping 

Related Associations and Societies

World Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, World Confederation for Physical Therapy, The Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada, Rhode Island Society of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, The Canadian Society of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture (CSCMA)

Track 16: Nursing and Pharmacy Practice

Nurses build up an arrangement of care, the work cooperatively with doctors, advisors, patients and their families and even other colleagues. They attend many organizations and take care of patients by different individual. Medicate authorities are social protection specialists with specific direction and get ready who perform distinctive parts to ensure perfect prosperity comes about for their patients through the quality use of solutions.

·         Midwifery

·         Pharmacognosy

·         Medical Chemistry

·         Clinical Trials

·         Pediatrics Homeopathy

·         Homeopathic Nursing

Related Associations and Societies

National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), National Qigoing Association, Native American Legends, North Carolina Association for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCAAOM), Maryland Acupuncture Society

Track 17: Ayurveda-The Science of Eight Components

It is ancient system of medicine in the world. Meaning of this is “Science of Life”.it is combination of two Sanskrit words ayur and Veda. It has different types of treatments in it. Treatment is performed according to individual by considering his/her physical and mental setup medication always varies from person to person. Ayurveda has developed a unique branches according to need in the medical world.

·         Herbal Medicine

·         Kayachikitsa -Internal Medicine

·         Balachikitsa- Pediatrics 

Related Associations and Societies

American Medical Association, Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association, American Holistic Medical Association, Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Society