It is still important to take care when choosing to use alternative medicine. Be sure and do your homework. While it may not hurt to put egg on your face, taking herbs without knowing how they may interact with other medicines or knowing proper dosages can cause serious problems. Going to an unlicensed practitioner for something like acupuncture can result in serious injury. You should consult with your present health practitioner to discuss the alternative medicines you are considering. Be sure to weigh the risks and benefits carefully before trying anything new. Always let each health professional know all of your medical history and present practices.
Many
people find great results from alternative and complementary medicine.
When you explore these “new” options, you may find that there are
centuries old ways to take care of your body and mind that have been
overlooked by today’s western medicine. Careful research and a mindful
approach can help you achieve a better lifestyle and enjoy good health.
There
are many sources that attempt to back alternative medicine practices
with scientific study. A quick search through the library or Internet
will result in lots of studies and first-hand experiences that prove or
disprove the worth of just about any alternative method you can name.
Ask friends and family if they have tried a particular treatment or
practice, you’ll be surprised how many people go outside of conventional
medicine for alternate therapies. Many of us already use alternative
medicine without even realizing it.
Alternative Medicine
Remember
when grandma insisted on her special chicken soup when you were sick,
or a friend recommended an egg yolk mask for acne just because that’s
what her mom did?
Those
are great examples of alternative medicine, and there’s plenty of
research out there that shows them to have real world value. Chicken
soup is easy to eat when you’re sick and provides necessary hydration,
vitamins, minerals, and protein to help you recover. The high protein in
egg yolks soothes and enriches the skin, as it dries it pulls out
impurities, and all without adding oils or over drying. Just because a
medical doctor didn’t proscribe them doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t
work.
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