nondrug
Not a pharmaceutical
Nondrug describes treatments, therapies, or approaches that don't involve medication.
Doctors might recommend nondrug interventions like physical therapy, dietary changes, or cognitive behavioral therapy before prescribing pharmaceuticals.
The study compared nondrug treatments for chronic pain with standard medication protocols.
The term appears frequently in medical literature and health journalism when discussing alternative or complementary approaches to managing conditions.
Inactive therapeutic substitute
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
- homeopathyDiluted-substance alternative medicine
- biofeedbackTraining via physiological monitoring
hypnosis · naturopathy · osteopathy · cupping · herbalism · reflexology · reiki · aromatherapy
Activity for fitness
- nutritionBodily use of food
- sleepRecurring unconscious repose
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- walkingLocomotion on foot
cycling · swimming · jogging · stretching · diet · habits · activity · relaxation
Treatment restoring bodily function
- psychotherapyTreatment through guided conversation
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- EMDRTrauma therapy using eye movements
neurofeedback · hydrotherapy · phototherapy · electrotherapy
Relating to medicinal plants
- botanicalRelated to plants
- organicFrom living matter
- unprocessedNot yet treated
- rawIn original state
adaptogen · tincture · extract · supplement · nutraceutical · probiotic
Evaluative selection process
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- immunizationProtective medical injection
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- checkupRoutine health evaluation
placebo
Inactive therapeutic substitute
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- chiropracticSpine-focused alternative medicine
- homeopathyDiluted-substance alternative medicine
biofeedback · hypnosis · naturopathy · osteopathy · cupping · herbalism · reflexology · reiki · aromatherapy · ayurveda
exercise
Activity for fitness
walking · cycling · swimming · jogging · stretching · diet · habits · activity · relaxation · breathwork
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- psychotherapyTreatment through guided conversation
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
EMDR · neurofeedback · hydrotherapy · phototherapy · electrotherapy
herbal
Relating to medicinal plants
- botanicalRelated to plants
- organicFrom living matter
- unprocessedNot yet treated
raw · adaptogen · tincture · extract · supplement · nutraceutical · probiotic
screening
Evaluative selection process
- vaccinationAdministered immunity booster
- immunizationProtective medical injection
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
checkup · prophylaxis · sanitation · education · awareness
nondrugdrug
Active chemical compound
pharmacological · pharmaceutical · medication · medicinal · pharmacotherapy