The Shortcomings of Allopathy
In the Western Medical Paradigm, the average doctor practices on the philosophy that medical conditions (such as cancer and arthritis) are independent of their hosts, and that by designing a controlled therapy or prescribing the right pill, he can provide relief or yield an effective cure for his patients. Essentially, "Western" or Allopathic medicine is focused on targeting the disease or injury rather than building a strong foundation of health for the patient.
Aside from being potentially dangerous, this ideology is faulty for two main reasons; it gives life and character to the patients' affliction, thereby failing to address biochemical individuality (and possibly scaring the patient into worse health,) and it fails to acknowledge that the human body functions as a series of complicated systems, all of which
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While some of us do realize the dangers and general ineffectiveness of synthetic drugs and supplements, the vast majority of people don't understand that even natural methods of treatment, such as herbal remedies and nutrients can still be a roll of the dice in regards to effectiveness, even though there are usually far less severe side effects.
Each of us has a unique metabolism, a characteristic set of biological conditions (such as DNA, past experiences, living conditions, and behavioral patterns) that determine our needs for certain nutrients, our risks for certain diseases and injuries, and the efficacy of drugs and supplements. With the seemingly general lack of awareness of this fact, the amount of misinformation out there and the conflicting nature of scientific findings, any one of us looking for greater vitality and longevity can easily find ourselves take shot after shot in the dark, until maybe stumbling into something that works. (If we're
Throughout the years we have been prescribed with regular medications for whatever illness we have and also in using supplements for our weight loss program. We at times neglect or willfully forget the side effects and risks we are faced off with regular medications. This is the reason why a lot of herbal supplement companies are increasing in popularity because of the supplements they are recommending in exchange of the regular medications. There are more and more people being aware of these supplements performance. They prevent the onset of a possible health problem and also increase performance with considering very little complications or side effects.
The longevity of diets and their alternatives doesn’t seem to be diminishing anytime soon and further understand the human body, and its
When you fall ill or develop a serious disease, it is imperative for you to receive the best medical care available. However, there are many people that are sceptical of modern medicine due to the various unnatural chemicals that are regularly used to treat patients. For these people, it may be ideal to receive treatment from a medical professional that specializes in traditional naturopath health care. Yet, some people may not be familiar with these professionals, and if this is the case, the following couple of answers and questions will make it easier to consider whether this is a suitable treatment option for you.
Even though the Pharmaceutical companies do not support it, Natural is a better option for your health because glutathione is capable of reversing damage to living cells, furthermore it is very simple to introduce into your body.
While pharmaceuticals and over the counter solutions can certainly solve these and many other medical issues, they often contain a whole slew of potentially dangerous side effects and adverse reactions, not to mention the potential for drug interactions if you are already taking other medications for other medical conditions. While all medications, whether they are prescribed by a medical professional, purchased at a retailer, or obtained from an herbalist or apothecary,
One way to understand how two medical systems can view the body differently without one system being “right” and the other system being “wrong” is to use the analogy of a map. For example, compare a road map and a topographical map of the city of Waco. Both maps represent the same area, but they do so in very different ways. As long as both maps are based on accurate information, serve as useful tools for their intended purposes, and have been created with self-consistent logic,
Natural home remedies have been used for hundreds of thousands of years by many different countries and cultures alike. The development of science and technology has since come around and we are now able to not only know what active ingredients are in natural home remedies but they can also learn what minor to little side effects might be associated with the home remedy. Natural home remedies whether they are herbal or supplemental have been found to be very beneficial to keeping your body healthy and have also been shown work quickly and effectively.
beliefs and internally attached to their cultural norms. The modern medicine is more towards curing the patient with
The topic in class for this week was herbs and herbal therapy, and guided imagery/visualization. In the textbook on chapter 16, there are so many common herbs and dietary supplements listed. I am familiar with some of the herbs and supplements, such as acai, ginger, lavender, saw palmetto, clover, noni, ginseng, chamomile, garlic, aloe vera, turmeric, fish oil, green tea, cranberry, chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, kelp, soy, and cinnamon. However, there are many that I have never even heard about. It was so interesting knowing that there are so many alternative remedies available to us other than the chemical ones.
Herbal medicine has been used for many, many years and is a great natural alternative to modern medicine.
Within CAM there are natural products, mind-body medicine, manipulative and body-based practices, movement therapies, whole medical systems, energy therapies and traditional healing practices. Natural products that are used includes vitamins, herbs (botanicals), foods, dietary supplements, probiotics and other products that contain substances found in nature. It is important to note that although the product is labeled as natural does not mean it is safe. Cancer patients who decide take this therapy route must be aware of what is being consumed, is it safe, and will it affect any medications that they may currently be prescribed. According to the Mayo Clinic, “because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn 't consider complementary and alternative therapies such as vitamins or herbal medicines to be drugs (they label them as foods), these products don 't need to undergo FDA testing and approval before they 're sold to consumers.”(para.6).
We don’t use this approach because it is “natural;” we use it because it works. Getting results from safe and effective holistic medicine is what we do best.
People need to realize that going against basic treatment is not always a bad thing. Not using synthetic drugs for treatment is a smart and healthy choice. There are certain stigmas related to natural medicine, but being aware of the benefits may result in more people believing in these resources. People have been using herbal medicines and plants long before synthetic medicine was designed.
Basically, we have two choices to make when we develop a condition or disease: Treatment or Detoxification. If we choose treatment, we have two additional choices. The first choice is allopathic (pharmaceutical) medicine, which is the status-quo medical or chemical approach. The second choice is natural (traditional) medicine, which uses products made from natural sources or herbs to treat the symptoms. If we choose the allopathic approach to “fight” our disease, it is important to understand that allopathic medicine offers only three types of treatment for any condition: chemical medicines, radiation or surgery. Pharmaceutical companies spend a lot of money developing drugs and training medical (allopathic) doctors in how to use these
Known to have been used by the Greeks, Celts, Romans, Arabs, Chinese, and Indians, natural remedies and herbs have been used all over the world. With more and more people getting sick, comes the fact that many people don’t have extra income to spend on synthetic or prescription drugs. While some may argue that synthetic and prescription drugs are beneficial, natural remedies have been used for thousands of years and have become well-established practices because they provide the body with nutrients and wholesome benefits, detoxify the body, have little to no side effects, are less expensive, are very easy to obtain and use, and are non-addictive unlike some synthetic and prescription drugs.