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Trying Alternative Medicine? 6 Things You Need to Know
Trying Alternative Medicine? 6 Things You Need to Know
By Angela Levesque
Around 38% of Americans use some form of complementary or alternative medicine. Whether it is acupuncture, chiropractic, meditation, or aromatherapy, many people see the benefit to a more holistic approach to heath care. As the debate continues around health care reform and the role of alternative medicine, it is important to understand the benefits and considerations when contemplating going the alternative route.
1. There is no one size fits all therapy
Just as there is no magic pill that works for everyone, there is no one therapy from which all people will benefit. Due to our dynamic nature, genetics, beliefs and lifestyle choices, there will be some modalities that resonate more than others. There will also be some alternative therapies that are better suited for your condition.
Some therapies are not intended for use as a treatment of an illness. Rather, they support the innate healing mechanisms by bringing balance to the mind, body and spirit. Realize that your expectation of results, or skepticism, will also play a role in the outcome. Ask yourself,”What am I looking to receive from this approach?” Then do some research to determine if the proposed therapy is a good match for you and your needs.
2. It takes a commitment
We have become accustomed in Western medicine to expect fast results. Alternative medicine, in most cases, takes some time and commitment. Holistic healing does not happen overnight, and it requires a conscious effort on your part. As a practitioner, I cannot tell you how many times clients want to know exactly how many sessions it will take for them to see results. Many of the issues they are dealing with are years in the making. Expecting to see lasting results after a few sessions, while possible, is not that likely.
Source: http://omtimes.com/2014/03/alternative-medicine-6-things/
