Alternatives
27 Apr
Chiropractic. NAET. Yoga. Meditation. Reiki. Massage. Reflexology. Integrative Medicine. Holistic Nutrition. Cranialsacral Therapy. Aromatherapy. Acupuncture. Acupressure. Crystal Bowl Healing. Dowsing. Feng Shui. Nutrition Response Testing. Qi Gong Meridien Therapy. Nautropathic Medicine. Shiatsu. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Life Coaching. Intuitive Healing. Elimination Diet. Herbs. Probiotics. Homeopathy. Old Wives’ Tales.
What’s the above list? In the last 12 years, these are the “alternative” therapies I’ve tried for asthma, IBS, allergies, food sensitivity, anxiety, sleeplessness, yeast infections, PMS, acne, natural childbirth, and regular old aches and pains. Some succeeded brilliantly in eliminating my symptoms. Some didn’t. Some I only gave half a chance because the therapy, or the practitioner, didn’t seem the right fit for me. (Which is okay, by the way. Not every alternative therapy is right for every person. If a holistic practitioner tells you otherwise, something’s not right.)
But I ask you: If you don’t try one of the above, how do you know it doesn’t work for you? Is it true that you’ve spent years and money on a mainstream medical approach for your symptoms without ever exploring the idea that alternative or complementary medicine might work?
What’s stopping you? Fear? Money? Ignorance?
WAKE UP. If there is ever a field of practitioners to be vulnerable with it’s healers. Tell them you’re scared. Tell them you don’t have a lot of money to spend. Tell them you don’t have any idea what they are talking about .You might be surprised by their responses.
What’s up next for me: Colonhydrotherapy. Ozone therapy.
What I want to explore: Hypnotherapy/Past life regression. Rolfing. Hanna somatics. Ayurveda. Thai massage. And, of course, Canyon Ranch (Note to Canyon Ranch’s publicist: I will gladly accept your free press pass for a weekend of exploration! Email me. )
They’re called “alternative” therapies, a moniker many practitioners bristle at. But check out the definition of alternative. It doesn’t mean weird; it just means “choice.”
I agree, Western medicine will help you with symtoms but never a cure chronic illness. Alternative helps to maintain good health. You forgot Jin Shin Jytusu
http://www.jsjinc.com
check out the web site. JSJ reversed my MS . I had a certified therapist work on me for 3 years, once a week, sometimes a 5 day program, which entailed 2 sessions a day, for 5 days in a row. I studied the practice and became a certified JSJ therapist, not to practice on people, just to learn more about this healing. I have had MS for 6 years and the last 3 years I have been drug free ( for 3 years I took 12 prescription pills a day plus injection daily, YIKES!) Last year my doctor’s told me my MS was reversed, to continue doing, whatever I have been doing. Change diet (NO caffeine, dairy, gluten, egg and refined sugar. I try to follow eating right for your blood type), Bikram yoga 6X week, Chinese medicine once a week ( I have been doing the last 2 years, cupping, acupuncture, massage) and of course taking as much stress out of my life as I can, meditation helps and lots of sleep to repair the body. Full time job staying healthy however so worth it. Thinking of trying a colon cleanse next…HUMMM a hose up my bummm… still thinking about it.