twizzlly asked:


I have been told about 3 months ago that

I had Bipolar Disorder currently not on any medication. However I have tried all sorts of herbal medicines and supplements from omega 3 fish oil, valerian root to St Johns Wort.

I wonder what is the best herbal supplement or medicine to take to help with depression and moodswings depression esp…is there anything else out there that I havent heard about that may be good.

Alternative Medicine is a different approach to your health and wellness. There are actually many different types of Alternative Medicines, Herbal Medicines, Chiropractic Care, Natural Remedies etc.

Some of your family members have tried some form of Alternative Medicines with some success, and some failure, depending on the individual, results do vary. Talk to them, and ask them about the Alternative Medicines that they have tried. You will be surprised at the number of people that you know, that have been using different methods of Alternative Medicines for their health and wellness.

There are many alternatives to choose, Acupuncture, Chiropractor, Herbalists, Homeopathy, Aroma therapists, Hypnotists.

Chiropractic Care – I have plantar fasiciitis for about 3 months now. I went to a foot specialist and received a cortisone shot, two weeks later I returned for one more cortisone shot. Neither shot really helped my foot. Someone suggested that I go to my Chiropractor, the one that I had been seeing for wellness, to keep my back aligned. That sounded like a good idea. That is exactly what I did. Made my appointment right away and now my foot is now about 70% better then when I started going back to him. I have only been seeing him for 2 weeks now, but I do not have as much pain in the bottom of my foot. I am still limping a bit, but nothing like when I first walked in to see him. A chiropractor can be an alternative for pain and healing.

Acupuncture – Original the doctors in China used needles to ease the pain. Now it is used in the USA to help ease pain, also acupuncture can be used to help stop smoking, and also in weight loss.

Aroma Therapy – Is the use of essential oils. Many different types of oil are used in healing.

Herbalists – An herbalist is a trained professional that will use herbs to help in your wellness. There are numerous types of herbs that an herbalist will use as herbal remedies.

May be the ones I have listed could

be of use for you or Hypnotists or Homeopathy is for you. Research what Alternative Medicine can do for you – to find out what is best for you. Remember to talk to your friends and family and find out what they have done to improve their health and wellness.

By: Charlotte Waterman

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Fireball Dragon asked:


From what I have observed, individuals who believe in alternative medicine (nautrotherapy, acupunture, etc) prefer a holisitc approach and actually think their work has more value than Western medicine…

It may be just the people I have met and I only want the views of others; this Q is not designed to be a huge debate about which treatment is superior…

Is complementary medicine a big money making scheme (eg, colon cleansing…) or does it really have any value

?

G-man asked:


Looking to enter into the alternative medical field and would like to do an apprenticeship. I don’t h ave experience or

a degree in a related field, but thought doing an apprenticeship would be a good way to get into the field. Thoughts on this?

Alternative medicine defines all natural therapies, herbal cures and unconventional treatments that aren’t recognized as medical practices but proved to be efficient in healing various medical conditions. Besides reestablishing the physical condition of the patient, complementary and alternative medicine practices also focus on the sufferer’s psychical equilibrium.

The most known unconventional techniques include acupuncture, reflexology, herbal treatments and naturopathy. All these are gaining popularity as they are less invasive compared to surgical and pharmaceutical treatments, they have less side effects and they also seem to be working pretty well for various illnesses. Besides treating the symptoms of a disease, alternative medicine claims to prevent future recurrences as well. So perhaps this is why these complementary techniques are getting more and more popular – they address the root cause of the illness, not only the symptoms and signs. And by doing this, alternative therapies are able to identify the triggers of that specific illness and to eliminate both the symptoms and the pathological agents that caused the disease.

As mentioned before, alternative medicine strives to treat each patient as a whole – an ailment is not just a physical problem but also a psychical one, because it affects the sufferer’s life in multiple aspects and fields. Let’s think of a heart condition for example – this not only reduces the patient’s possibilities when it comes to daily activities, sports, dietary habits and so on, but it also causes lots of stress and frustration. A person affected by a heart disease needs not only physical healing but also psychical rehabilitation. This is exactly what complementary and alternative medicine therapies do and this is why more and more people rely on this kind of treatments!

Alternative medicine is not a new age invention – it has been applied for the past 5000 years in countries like China and India. People in these regions actually have more confidence in herbal and natural cures than in medical practices. And the reason is pretty simple: although conventional medicine has its proven results and surely has a well defined role in today’s society, alternative therapies are safe and they work! For people in these countries, alternative treatments are not ‘alternative’ at all! They’re the basis of a long lasting health care system, concerned not only about the human’s body but also about his mental, emotional and spiritual needs.

But thinking that only Asian populations use alternative medicine methods is extremely false! Over a third of Americans admit they frequently use such healing techniques; breathing exercises, meditation, relaxation techniques, yoga, herbal creams and ointments, plant extracts and other similar treatments are used daily by thousands and thousands of people worldwide. And part of the reason for the increased popularity of these procedures and therapies is the recognition of the powers that the human mind has over the body. But although alternative medicine is gaining in popularity each day, we still have to admit that there are certain medical situations in which conventional treatments are absolutely necessary: severe traumas and emergency situations will surely be treated using advanced medical techniques.

By: Steve Kujala

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UCtelevision asked:

Nearly half the US population turns to complementary, alternative and integrative practices to maintain or improve their health. Dr. Michael Rabow explores the role of spirituality in health.

Series: “UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public” [11/2007] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 13028]

MedNetTechnologies asked:

www.drjenniferwalden.com Today, 38% of adults use alternative medicine, as well as one in nine children. According to Dr.

Jennifer Walden, a plastic surgeon in Manhattan, alternative therapies such as yoga and acupuncture are safe. Herbal therapies, however, have not been proven yet, so one should consult with their doctor before using these.