“Don’t you dare take that anti-oxidant.”-Oncologist
“Stop that thyroid medicine at once! Try sea kelp.”- massage therapist
Having worked in holistic practices for years, there is a grand wall between main stream medicine and natural practitioners.
The natural health world incorporates modalities such as: Tai Chi. Yoga. Acupuncture. Chiropractic. Colonics. Reiki. Massage. Essential oils. Bach remedies. Alternative physical therapies.
While most traditional medicine practitioners balk at these practices, if you find any benefit and can afford the treatments: do them!
It’s about feeling better, right?
I know I have been very blessed by chiropractic. I would move even more like the tin man without mine!He is a blessing to me.
I also take some vitamins. Nothing crazy… I think a good quality multi-vitamin is a great thing. Nutrition. Getting the body moving. All good.
But, while these two schools of thought duke it out on the pavement, we are conflicted about our choices. Puzzled.
One of the biggest obstacles in seeking natural health alternatives is the cost. Most of these practitioners and treatments are expensive. They generally do not take insurance.
$45 per chiropractic session. $70 for a massage. $150 for a set of yoga classes. $200 per Asyra session, or acupuncture.
While these are super alternatives to try and help maintain our lives or manage pain; it’s not what our insurance will pay for.
Many chronic illness sufferers are working limited hours, or not at all. The extra money in our pockets is most likely used for living expenses and not much else.
While using holistic, natural alternatives is a blessing, I am totally supporting what works. I just wish these two schools of thought could create a Switzerland. Reach across the chasm shake hands, put their heads together and find the best treatment for individuals.
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