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Alternative Medicine Approaches in Sexual Medicine

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This chapter presents a brief overview of various alternative modalities that are currently being used worldwide as methods to enhance sexual performance. Included in this chapter is the practice of acupuncture or traditional oriental medicine, homeopathy, Ayurveda, and food as aphrodisiacs. The emphasis of the chapter is on the specialty of the author being acupuncture and herbology. Included in this chapter are original drawings of various sexual positions, which are based on the yin and yang energies and have been passed down from generation to generation of Taoist masters.

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Notes

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    In the United States, acupuncture is a licensed practice in most states. Homeopathy, Ayurveda, and aromatherapy are not licensed but are certified by credible schools throughout the country.

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    From the book, Sexual Reflexology by Mantak Chia, Destiny Books, 2003.

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  1. Board Certified Integrative Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 1990 S. Bundy Drive, Suite 790, Los Angeles, CA, 90025, USA

    Lucy Postolov

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  1. Cedars-Sinai Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA

    Waguih William IsHak

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Postolov, L. (2017). Alternative Medicine Approaches in Sexual Medicine. In: IsHak, W. (eds) The Textbook of Clinical Sexual Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52539-6_35

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