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3000 BCE
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Very early, traditional medicine that was originally used in China that was and is still used to treat things like pain, arthritis, stress, etc. It consists of thins like herbal medicines, exercise, massage, and dietary therapy. -
Development of Homeopathy
Homeopathy was a pseudoscientific system of alternative medicine that was developed in Germany. It is a system of healing that allows the body to restore itself to bring yourself to good health and well-being. -
Development of Osteopathy
Like homeopathy, osteopathy is a form of alternative medicine. This medical process focuses on manipulating and massaging tissues of bones, joints, and muscles in an attempt to treat medical conditions.
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Development of Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine that is often used to treat musculoskeletal complaints from patients. Pain that can be treated by chiropractic is common in the back, neck, and joints. Chiropractic was developed in 1895, but is very common today. -
Formation of the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was originally formed to prevent malaria from spreading and developed into a center that tries to educate the general public on and combat many different infectious diseases.
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Formation of the WHO
The World Health Organization was set up by the United Nations in an attempt to address international health issues with a goal of creating a healthy globe.
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The Expanded Programme on Immunization
The Expanded Programme on Immunization was originally created by the World Health Organization with a goal of providing all children around the world with immunizations. Their goal continues to be allowing all who are at risk access to the vaccines they need.
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Creation of First Wellness Center
The first wellness center was created by Dr. John Travis, an author and medical practitioner, in California. He was a big advocate of wellness, which was originally proposed by Halbert L. Dunn. -
Eradication of Smallpox
A vaccination for smallpox, which can have flu-like symptoms and cause a rash to appear on the face, hands, and forearms was created and allowed the virus to be completely eradicated.
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Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS was formed in an attempt to unite the world in achieving and supporting universal access to prevention and treatment for HIV/AIDS. -
Sustainable Development Goals
There are 17 sustainable development goals created by the United Nations which calls for developed and developing countries to come together in partnership to address 17 different topics by the year 2030.
Website: THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development
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