The alternative therapies are all good solutions because they don’t require much equipment. The most important part is that the astronauts that go to live on Mars would have to be experienced, and one person can be experienced in more than just one therapy. They are quite effective and don’t require taking medication. All together with the pieces we take from the TCM, Ayurveda, and Western are a good remedy to maintain the astronauts healthy.

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With all the research on the different systems that we have investigated this semester, we have come to the conclusion that we need to take a little of all to achieve stay healthy on Mars, we need to be well both physically and emotionally stable, and for this we have taken the most important of every medical system and analyzed each of the therapies to see which is more feasible and easy to use and to take to mars.

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Aromatherapy should be only considered as a support therapy, but should be not underestimated in its effectiveness. Aromatherapy is a cheap an easy way to maintain health in mars, but the essential oils should be extracted on earth and taken to mars in small quantities. It would be helpful as a support for other specialized treatments and for stabilization and relaxation.



Reflexology: We do bring it to Mars, because helps remove stress, anxiety and depression, which we all think are some of the greatest problems on Mars. Also reduces pain, in this form we can avoid the use of pharmaceuticals that damages the stomach. Improves the function of the organs, blood flow and mental health.



Sound therapy is perfect for relaxing and doesn’t need many things to function; it involves no medication and only needs sounds and music that can be obtained either from the Internet or from the instruments that could be taken to Mars. Benefits: Among the many are relief from pain, stress- related conditions and the ability to alter ones consciousness. It is an integral part of healing the effects of chemotherapy, reduces pain and discomfort from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression.



Feng Shui: It would just work for creating a harmonious environment and can be helpful on how to build the best way the base for the astronauts.



Biomagnetism: Diagnoses and treats disease based on fact that the human body functions as a magnetic system. Is one of the most complete therapy because can help to eliminate microorganism, and avoid the use of strong medicine, it is a good way to prevent disease.



Iridology would be used for detecting illnesses and help prevent them. By this method it can be seen which parts of the body aren’t functioning correctly. Is a safe, non-invasive diagnostic technique, it requires no needles, and no anesthetic or drugs. The iris reflects the condition of the tissues (eg. inflammation, acidity, toxicity, congested lymph, hardened arteries, etc.) 

Constellations: a new psychological therapy developed by Bert Hellinger, who discovered this method of problem solving in African tribes. Its greatest benefits are its effectiveness, requires no external tool, gives fast results, gives resolution to both physical and psychological problems and existential or conflicts between individuals, helps to recognize the state of being, its origin and helps restore balance.

Energetic healing takes a holistic approach that looks beyond the physical to manipulating the subtle energy systems (meridians, auric bodies, chakras, nadis) where the cause of the disease can be located. Trauma, emotional and mental stress, false belief systems, physical distress, environment stress, and other blocks to our personal growth can be stored in the energy fields of our bodies, impacting our ability to function at our full potential.

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