If traditional medical treatments are not helping your recover from or
prevent illness or pain, you may wish to consider an alternative health
therapy to take the place of traditional options or to use in
conjunction. These alternative therapies are now being widely studied,
as many people are having miraculous results with them. However, within
the alternative medical world, there are a number of choices for
treatment. Choosing a medical treatment plan can be difficult, so
research the many options carefully before choosing any kind of
alternative therapy treatment.
There are many types of alternative health therapies you can learn
about. The most commonly known alternative medical option is
chiropractic. Acupuncture and acupressure are also very widely known and
accepted ways of treating illness and pain. In the place of
medications, herbal remedies and homeopathic remedies can be used, and a
detox diet is also the cause of medical well being for many people who
wish to stop using medicines, which contain many harmful chemicals and
can increase risks and cause side effects.
Some types of alternative therapies focus specifically on the sense of
touch. These include massage, Rolfing, reiki, and therapeutic touch.
There are also alternative therapy treatments that involve your other
senses. Aromatherapy is triggered by sense of smell; color therapy and
light therapy both have to do with your sense of sight, and music
therapy involves your sense of hearing.
If none of the aforementioned alternative medical options strike your
fancy, you can also try prayer, meditation, yoga, hypnosis, magnetic
therapy, polarity therapy, apitheraphy, or biofeedback techniques. There
are many other kinds of alternative therapies as well and your doctor
should know a little bit about all of them. Use this as a starting point
to narrow down the list and then research each to choose what is best
for your body.
Once you have chosen an alternative health therapy option, you must next
find a professional for treatment. Be wary of anyone not certified.
Most alternative therapies have certification programs or are practiced
by medical doctors. In many cases, practicing without certification is
illegal. Certification programs help you feel at ease with your
professional. Shop around for the best prices and ask your regular
doctor for recommendations. Word of mouth is a great way to find medical
professionals, so talk to friends, family members, and co-workers about
the local businesses. You can also read reviews online and contact the
Better Business Bureau for more information. Your health care is
important, so make the best decisions possible.