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Alternative Care Health Solution: Alternative Medicine"The greatest discovery of any generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering the attitudes of their minds."How far are you willing to go to help yourself? ……. And how many alternative care health solutions would you commit yourself to trying? The truth is that when you are dealing with a chronic illness you have no choice but to keep searching. The beauty of alternative medicine is the endless variety of techniques and methods available to support you in the healing process. But, what is Alternative Medicine? Alternative Medicine- is a variety of therapeutic or preventive health care practices, such as homeopathy, naturopathy, Ayurvedic medicine, chiropractic, and herbal medicine that do not follow generally accepted medical methods and may not have a scientific explanation for their effectiveness. Although it is well known that with many alternative health care techniques these practices do work.
The funny thing about using alternative health care solutions is that sometimes you don’t really know if they have helped you or not. What happens is that we have a tendency to try multiple things at the same time. We add vitamins at the same time that we start massage therapy and then we start treatment with a naturopath! Heck, it makes it almost impossible to figure out which ones are helping and which ones are wasting our time. I often say that trying alternative therapies is like trying the 3,000 different ways to get rid of the hiccups. No one really knows for sure if it’s helping but it is certainly keeping you busy until the hiccups go away! Keep in mind before you consider trying any alternative health care solution or methods to healing to first do your research. Make sure it is something you feel could benefit you and make sure that you find a qualified practitioner. And only try one at a time! Unless you are adding exercise, healthy foods and supplements since those are always beneficial whether you see immediate results or not. Remember, some approaches require a commitment of six months or more before you will notice any improvement. During my search to find help with my illness I tried just about everything! I have always believed in alternative medicine but as you will see below I was getting a little desperate.
Before you consider any alternative healing or natural heath care options take care of the aspects that you have control over, take responsibility for your environment and what you are putting in your body and in your mind. Start by adding exercise to your daily routine, by eating a healthier diet and decreasing the stress in your life. Those are the first steps in the healing process and to healthy living. Below I have listed all the Alternative care health solutions and Alternative methods to healing that I have tried in the order that I have tried them. On each page you will find a definition, my personal experience with each alternative health care technique, how I benefited and if I would try it again.
I would love to hear about your personal experience with Alternative Medicine. Click on the link below to share your story and I will publish it on my website Your Alternative Medicine Story
Reader's Experiences: ArticlesSeems like every month somebody is touting a new found 'super-food!' One week it's the Acai berry, the next it's green tea. All of which have merit but if you want to know the true super foods it's the ones with staying power that are worth your time and money. Wheatgrass is one super-food worth looking into Benefits of Wheatgrass Are you interested in learning the basic when it comes to meditation? Have you tried in the past but never quite got the hang of it? Read this indepth article by Michael Hannon on Meditation and Breathing Exercises Do you deal with chronic bronchitis? Are you looking for alternative techniques to finally overcome your problem? Check out this article by Todd Springer it offers some great advice and a good resource for herbal remedies. Herbal Bronchitis Treatment Green tea, it is everywhere but what are the health benefits and should you be adding green tea to your daily regiment? Green Tea Health Benefits: What Can Green Tea Do For You? HMMMM..... Chia Seeds why does that sound so familiar? Chi-chi-chia...... Remember "Chia Pets" and that unforgettable jingle from the "Chia Pet" commercials? Well, wait till you hear about what that little seed can do for you! Chia seeds are one nutrient-packed little seed! Chia Seeds: The Next Big Thing? What does a Buddhist monk and a therapist have in common? Hmmm... sounds like the beginning of a bad joke. Finally modern psychologists are seeing the light with a new therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT brings the best of both worlds together combining modern behavioral techniques with Zen Buddhism. To learn more read Dialectical Behavior Therapy: East meets West Have you ever considered Colonic Therapy? Learn what colonic therapy is, what the benefits are and how to find a practitioner. Colonic Therapy: You Are What You Eat Shamanism is an ancient tradition of knowledge of the unseen that is cross-cultural. It is thought to predate all known religions and philosophies. Each of us need to find our own path to health read Shamanic Healing & Soul Retrieval Have you considered supplementing your diet with vitamins? What vitamins should you take and do they really help? Read my latest article on Vitamin Supplements Should I Be Taking Them? Do you suffer from chronic back pain? Well stop suffering and read what the latest studies are saying about Yoga and back pain! Yoga is the number one most effective exercise for relieving back pain. Read Yoga your prescription for Pain Are you looking for a natural way to deal with your anxiety and/or depression? Find out more about your options and if an alternative treatment is right for you. Anxiety and Depression: Herbal Remedies and Alternative Treatments Have you ever considered detoxification? Learn about the history of detoxification and why you may want to consider starting your own detoxification program. Detox Is Not a New Concept: Did Our Ancestors Know Better?
ResourcesThis website provides in-depth knowledge of meditation in a simple language, has a collection of meditation techniques and various tips for a stress free life. Take your time and look around this site has a ton of information. Meditation is Easy SelfGrowth.com is the most complete guide to information about Self Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on the Internet. It is designed to be an organized directory, with articles and references to thousands of other Web Sites on the World Wide Web.SelfGrowth.com HaPpY NiRvAnA - a site designed to help people have a happy, healthy life! This site has great articles on yoga, nutrition and many other topics related to healthy living. HaPpY NiRvAnA Holistic Web Works features informative articles, books, and other resources supporting a wide range of holistic health practices and alternative healing therapies. HolisticWebWorks - Holistic Healing and Health Alternatives All-in-one Yoga Portal with all yoga information, latest news, yoga shop, holidays and retreats. Free membership and great community.Yoga Info, News, Shop, Travel & Community ABC-of-Yoga A great resource for herbal information. Look up information on specific herbs, find herbal remedies for specific ailments and learn to make your own tinctures, oils, salves, infusions, etc... Herbal Remedies Information Holistic Junction is your source for Holistic Practitioners; Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Reflexology and other Alternative Healing Schools; Alternative Medicine; Insightful Literature and so much more! Holistic Junction Alternative Medicine Free Guide to building your own massage business. Everything from massage certification to massage marketing plans. Expert advice on starting your massage career. Massage Therapy Careers
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