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Alternative therapy gains mileage across Kenya
Despite the controversy that alternative health evokes vis-a-vis conventional medicine, Yoga, meditation and acupuncture are gaining ground as Kenyans with chronic diseases and those seeking wholeness turn to them. /Reuters
Posted Wednesday, August 19 2009 at 00:00
A yoga instructor, Oriaen Asahtanga told Business Daily a 90 minute session costs between Sh500-700 during which a person can realign the body posture. It is also recommended for people with stress.
Scepticism
While alternative medicine elicits a lot of scepticism, some of the techniques used are basic knowledge such as massages to induce relaxation and ease tension in the muscles.
Good nutrition is encouraged to bolster immunity and aid the body in self-defence.
“We need to attempt to understand the importance of oriental medicine since it has a role to play in our society. It has also worked where it is practised,” said Dr Mailu of Nairobi Hospital.
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