There is a simple reason why alternative medicine and healing is preferred by people in countries where alternative medicine is allowed to be practiced.

1. Time to listen
Living in a small village where everyone knows each other can be very convenient, as if there is a problem most people will be aware of it as it can not be easily hidden.

Village people trust each other and if you get sick one day you go to a person that you already know and trust.

The alternative healer in a village is not a foreigner and it feels easier to talk and explain what is wrong with yourself. In a traditional village most people are related to each other anyway and you do not have to look for a far away person treating you.

There is not only one person acting as a healer in a village, usually you have a certain person who is specialized in a certain illness or disease.

The traditional healer will spend time listening to their patients, as time is not an issue, the healer will be able to diagnose the patient more accurately. There is a great advantage that the healer knows both you and your family with all good and bad sides that could influence your disease. The doctor does not need to get to know you and your background.

Much time is spent on dealing with the social reasons for the illness.

2. No Separation
If you live in a village all your life, the last thing you want to do is to be separated from the people you know, love and trust.
Taking you to a hospital would mean talking to doctors and people you never met before and who has no idea about your background and problems.

How on earth can you explain to them what is going on with yourself in just a few minutes. It would also be a disaster to stay in a hospital bed without the comfort of your family and friends.

3. The Belief in Success.
The traditional healer believe that his/her healing power is a gift of God and therefore takes their gift very seriously. They believe strongly that their treatments and remedies will bring the desired effects.

This confidence by the healer will also make the patient confident in being healed which is an important factor in any healing process.

The traditional healer is never doing the healing for money. The person being healed will bring the healer gifts in other forms during and after a successful healing has been done.

The question is, what is alternative complementary medicine. Is the western medicine complementary to the traditional medicine of the other way around.

With this said, there are many times that the western medicine works fantastic in combination with alternative complementary medicine and an open mind for both are greatly needed by any healer or doctor.



By: Mats Loefkvist

Some recent healthcare studies* suggest that alternative medicine is growing in popularity. One of the many reasons for this increase is due in part to the fact that most alternative healthcare therapies are often non-invasive, with little or no side effects.

For example, herbal medicine like St. John’s wort was scientifically studied* in Europe, presenting positive findings for its effectiveness on the treatment of certain cases of depression. However, large pharmaceutical company, Pfizer Inc., refuted these studies by carrying out an independent study on the herb. The difference, though, between this alternative medicine in comparison to drugs like Prozac, is the potentially lethal side effects; which have made recent headlines in anti-depressant/anti-anxiety drug lawsuits.

Complementary and alternative medicine like acupuncture is also making leeway in the field of mental healthcare. In a small pilot study* carried out by researchers, acupuncture was used as a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy on patients suffering from PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Interestingly enough, research found that acupuncture may be effective in helping people, who have PTSD.

Another form of alternative medicine, believe it or not, is meditation. Studies* found that individuals who practice meditation are more proficient at recognizing and processing information. Does this mean that meditation gurus are more intellectual? No, it simply means that most individuals who practice meditation have an improved sensory-cognitive perception, or heightened sense of awareness. Perhaps alternative therapy like meditation may one day find its way into educational facilities across the country; which could potentially lead to more positive learning environments, as well as a reduction in attention deficit disorders?

Persons suffering from psychiatric problems like bipolar disorder may also find relief from complementary and alternative medicine like Omega-3 fatty acids. Because Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients, researchers studied this supplement to determine its effectiveness on certain mental health conditions. With promising results of the (researcher’s) meta-analysis, the future is looking brighter for those plagued with depression or bipolar disorder; and alternative health treatment like Omega-3 fatty acids has the potential to play an important, complementary role in helping to treat these disorders.

Intrigued by alternative medicine? You’re not alone. Over 74 percent of US adults have used complementary and/or alternative medicine* at some time in their lives. This is also one of the many reasons why natural health and alternative healing schools have begun popping up all across the country.

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*Source: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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By: CarolAnn Bailey-Lloyd

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It seems to be coming from my neighbor’s apartment. Could it just my allergies affecting my sense of smell?

I’ve sprayed my room twice with Febreeze and sprayed some of that lavender aromatherapy on my bed, yet I can still smell eggs. Am I going crazy?
What are the odds! The one week out of the year when I decide to reorganize my closet and apartment. It’s a huge mess with boxes and bags everywhere. You can barely walk through this mess but I panicked and only had time to hide my bras and throw out the trash.

I called the designated hot line in the phone book, and told them I could be wrong, and they said they would sent a unit over just to be careful… By unit, I thought they meant employees of the gas company and not the fire department.

A fire engine arrived and 5 guys walked up to my door. They detected a small leak, which no one else could smell. I suppose I have hypersensitive sniffing abilities. He patched up the leak and told me to sleep with the window open tonight. Too bad my windows are sealed shut with paint…

Thank you answers community.

I’d love to open my own small spa, offering serivces like facials, body masks, aromatherapy and detox all using the Swiss products that I am a consultant for. What does it take to do this? What sort of liscence or degree will I need?

I don’t mind people believing in things that are wrong, but these branches of religion interfere with medicine, and exploit the grieving and ill.
How can you tell someone their loved one isn’t speaking through a $500 an hour magician, and aromatherapy isn’t going to cure their cancer, without sounding like a jerk?

Can any thing be done about rosacea? (Facial reddness)

I want to get into the new age medicine business, any suggestions? So far I’ve got magnet therapy, beads woven into a shirt that align with the chakras, aromatherapy candles, and special clothes (think rings, hats, necklaces, etc) that stimulate chi flow.

What are some other new age sorts of things I can sell?

Have you ever wondered how you could improve your health without really depending on drugs? If your answer is yes, then you should learn more about alternative medicine. This is also called unconventional medicine and makes use of different techniques and approaches to improve the quality of life and promote general well being.

For centuries, many cultures have used alternative medicine to deal with their body complaints such as common ailments, diseases, or sicknesses. Although conventional medicine is now the primary form of treatment, this form of medicinal practice is gaining back its popularity and has been shown to be an effective treatment.

There are different forms of alternative medicine and some are most appropriate for specific problems. The different forms of alternative medicine are as follows:
Homeopathy. This form of treatment has diluted herbs for its primary ingredients. Diluting and mixing the herbs and other plant and botanical extracts maximizes the effect of substances that help fight against your sickness. For example, people with depression who takes in homeopathic remedies that contain St. John’s wort and Passion flower feel better because substances in the two herbs nourish the nervous system and promote a more motivated and positive attitude. There are a lot of homeopathic practitioners to whom you can consult with if you are interested with using homeopathy to improve your health. Usually, these doctors will advise you to get homeopathic remedies based on your specific symptoms. These remedies are available over the counter so you can easily get one for yourself. However, it is still best if you consult a professional before buying one so that you’ll be able to get the most appropriate for you. Acupuncture. In this form of alternative medicine, several points in the body are stimulated with the use of needles or being subjected to heat, pressure, or suction. The idea is that proper stimulation of these points will alter the production and circulation of neurotransmitters in the brain, therefore promoting chemical balance inside the body, causing improvement in health. Acupuncture is used for has been proven effective for ailments such as chronic pain, arthritis, and mental illness. Chiropractic. The idea of this treatment is that manipulating and adjusting bones and tissues will address certain problems. They use manual, mechanical or electrical treatments to do so. Usually, chiropractic focuses on the spinal column to address common ailments such as back and neck pain, headache, bladder problems and arthritis. Massage therapy. Similar with acupuncture and chiropractic treatment, massage therapy makes use of vital points in the body by applying pressure. Aside from soothing the muscles and the body, massage therapy will stimulate the parasympathetic nerve to produce certain chemicals in the body to promote better body functions. This has been proven to be effective in treating ailments that have been caused by stress, such as body pains. You see, there are a variety of alternative medicine forms that would help you gain health so that you can enjoy your life more. Just remember, be sure to get the most appropriate treatment for you.



By: Puneet Aggarwal

I have tried the local newspaper, search engines, plus posted a general question here on Yahoo. I was given one site, but there were no listings for Colorado. Any suggestions? I am a consultant with a company that carries botanically based skin care, aromatherapy, and nutritional hybrids.