Naturopathy/Natural Medicine/Alternative Medicine (51)
kellydenise: fasinating subject. i try to lead a healthy life and i feel so much better for it. i will not take medications although i take supplements--b complex, vit d, calcium, magnesium, vitamin c, and protien mix. antibiotics, steriods--poison most of the time. the side effects are so great. i believe in rekki, healing touch, feng shui, ect. i have read a little bit about crystals and find it fascinating, but confusing. by the way, i am a registered nurse who works everyday with conventinal medication at the largest hospital in cleveland.
I was a nursing student 10 years ago, and just worked as a secretary for the nursing department at my community college recently, so I know that now nursing is adopting a more holistic approach to patient care, even calling them clients now like we do in Naturopathy. I have my Reiki I and II certificates, and will get my Reiki III someday as well...more for the paper proof, since it's something I've worked with naturally for over 25 years. And my whole house has been decorated and furnished around Feng Shui principles. I take some supplements, and will add the appropriate mineral salts soon as well. Crystals are not as confusing once you tune in to their energy.
There are many out there, though, and many books on them. I have several books to reference, and quite a (growing) collection of crystals throughout my house. Awesome what you're doing in your life...and I still remember that you like oatmeal a lot, which is good for your cholesterol levels and your heart health.
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druidess6308: To answer my own questions...I now eat more raw, organic fruits and vegetables, I buy all of my meat organic as well, and I use herbal therapy for most health issues. I treat my fibromyalgia and myofacial pain syndrome through meditation and stress management. I treat the rare headaches I get by soaking my feet in tepid water. I no longer take many of the pills I used to have to take for my allergies, nor suffer from them as badly, since eliminating gluten from my diet. I exercise more, meditate, and am incorporating yoga into my life again. I take time to do the things I enjoy, and to relax.
Yes, I still struggle with nicotine and smoking, but that is a battle I will eventually win...and I will do it naturally. No more patches, since I still have bruising on my arms from my last round with those.
I still believe allopathic medicine has its place for diagnostic testing, and for some medications. I have hypothyroidism, and the only way I know to treat that is by taking a pill each day to replace that low hormone. However, I don't like long-term steroids for diseases like asthma. My older son has severe asthma and is doing very well with it on herbal supplements. We got him off of the steroid inhaler because as a teenager we felt it wasn't good for him long term.
Honestly, I will not take a pill with 10-15 side effects if there is an herbal therapy, or other natural alternative, to it. I will not have a surgery performed if there's an alternative. And I fully believe that the human mind and body are capable of healing themselves if we give them a chance and the right nutrition and exercise plan.
Yes, I still struggle with nicotine and smoking, but that is a battle I will eventually win...and I will do it naturally. No more patches, since I still have bruising on my arms from my last round with those.
I still believe allopathic medicine has its place for diagnostic testing, and for some medications. I have hypothyroidism, and the only way I know to treat that is by taking a pill each day to replace that low hormone. However, I don't like long-term steroids for diseases like asthma. My older son has severe asthma and is doing very well with it on herbal supplements. We got him off of the steroid inhaler because as a teenager we felt it wasn't good for him long term.
Honestly, I will not take a pill with 10-15 side effects if there is an herbal therapy, or other natural alternative, to it. I will not have a surgery performed if there's an alternative. And I fully believe that the human mind and body are capable of healing themselves if we give them a chance and the right nutrition and exercise plan.
Thank you for putting up the thread Dru ...I have been waiting anxiously since I asked you to...looking forward to reading this thread...we were talking about this at the weekend....
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druidess6308: I use a seeker crystal, which is a regular white opaque crystal with a window in it, to find the best place for healing energy to be directed, and a spirit quartz in a twin point for the extra bond/focus if the injury is chronic and I think I need extra energy behind the healing. Otherwise, I just use my hands and the energy of Nature. Yes, I agree that in the future we will have crystal chambers and instruments. Biomats already use some of that technology....wonderful things, those are, as they amp up the healing energy. Yes, slowly we're regaining that lost knowledge...oh yes, my friend, you and I could have some talks about Atlantis' lost civilization, and energy healing.
So you are using your energy as in practising Reiki....
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Tamarin: Thank you for putting up the thread Dru ...I have been waiting anxiously since I asked you to...looking forward to reading this thread...we were talking about this at the weekend....
You're welcome, Tam. Sorry it was so long in coming. I've been a bit distracted lately...but tonight I had the urge to post it, and I didn't resist it. I've just been waiting for the knowledge that it would flow.
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Tamarin: So you are using your energy as in practising Reiki....
Yes, and I've been working with various types of energy healing for many, many years...I just finally went through the training to get the papers to prove it. I will go all the way for the paper saying "Reiki Master" some day.
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druidess6308: You're welcome, Tam. Sorry it was so long in coming. I've been a bit distracted lately...but tonight I had the urge to post it, and I didn't resist it. I've just been waiting for the knowledge that it would flow.
It will flow okay Dru as 95% of the entire forum will have an interest of some sort and know it is the medication of the future.
How is that man of yours....have been slightly other wise engaged this weekend/today...
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druidess6308: Yes, and I've been working with various types of energy healing for many, many years...I just finally went through the training to get the papers to prove it. I will go all the way for the paper saying "Reiki Master" some day.
Okay Reiki master book myself and my friend....in for one of your courses.....
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Tamarin: It will flow okay Dru as 95% of the entire forum will have an interest of some sort and know it is the medication of the future.
How is that man of yours....have been slightly other wise engaged this weekend/today...
How is that man of yours....have been slightly other wise engaged this weekend/today...
Buzzy is doing well...we're on the phone now while we're playing on here.
I figured that there might be some interest in this in forums, because it's the medicine of the future here in the States, and in many parts of the world it's always been the mainstream medicine. I also understand that in Europe and the UK it's a lot more prevalent than it is here. You guys are well ahead of us here.
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Tamarin: Okay Reiki master book myself and my friend....in for one of your courses.....
I'm not up to teaching Reiki yet...though I could teach energy healing. It's the symbols that are not part my normal use. I've just never needed them.
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I've always had an interest in this, and have a number of friends that are healers of various sorts. Naturopath, osteopath, Reikki level II and master, accupressure massage therapist, one that does "body talk" and a few others in to TCM and it's derivitives.
I've always lived a fairly healthy lifestyle other than smoking and skipping meals when putting in long days at work. Haven't really looked into any sort of rememdies or therapies for anything until recently. Having trouble with discs in my lower back, but living where I'm at, it's very limited to who or what is available.
Off to physio next week, see how that goes. Surgery isn't a viable option as far as I'm concerned, no matter what the doctors say.
It's gaining recognition and acceptance, although not quite fast enough.
Keep up the stuidies.
I've always lived a fairly healthy lifestyle other than smoking and skipping meals when putting in long days at work. Haven't really looked into any sort of rememdies or therapies for anything until recently. Having trouble with discs in my lower back, but living where I'm at, it's very limited to who or what is available.
Off to physio next week, see how that goes. Surgery isn't a viable option as far as I'm concerned, no matter what the doctors say.
It's gaining recognition and acceptance, although not quite fast enough.
Keep up the stuidies.
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kidatheart: I've always had an interest in this, and have a number of friends that are healers of various sorts. Naturopath, osteopath, Reikki level II and master, accupressure massage therapist, one that does "body talk" and a few others in to TCM and it's derivitives.
I've always lived a fairly healthy lifestyle other than smoking and skipping meals when putting in long days at work. Haven't really looked into any sort of rememdies or therapies for anything until recently. Having trouble with discs in my lower back, but living where I'm at, it's very limited to who or what is available.
Off to physio next week, see how that goes. Surgery isn't a viable option as far as I'm concerned, no matter what the doctors say.
It's gaining recognition and acceptance, although not quite fast enough.
Keep up the stuidies.
I've always lived a fairly healthy lifestyle other than smoking and skipping meals when putting in long days at work. Haven't really looked into any sort of rememdies or therapies for anything until recently. Having trouble with discs in my lower back, but living where I'm at, it's very limited to who or what is available.
Off to physio next week, see how that goes. Surgery isn't a viable option as far as I'm concerned, no matter what the doctors say.
It's gaining recognition and acceptance, although not quite fast enough.
Keep up the stuidies.
Thank you, H. Good luck with your back. I will send you healing energy.
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druidess6308: Thank you, H. Good luck with your back. I will send you healing energy.
Thanks Dru, and you're very welcome. I'm sure you'll do well for yourself, and others.
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This is a very interesting thread Dru. Would you like to educate those of us who aren't in the know a bit more about this? 
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dcj22: This is a very interesting thread Dru. Would you like to educate those of us who aren't in the know a bit more about this?
I'm still in the beginning of my studies, so that wasn't the point of this thread...however, some pointers I can give at this junction include eating right, for starters. We need to eat more fruits and vegetables in their raw state, and less cooked red meat, fats, and refined sugars. Reach for that apple instead of the doughnut or candy bar. Drink a glass of milk instead of eating ice cream...or have sorbet instead, at least it's made from fruit juice. Make your own popsicles out of frozen juice.
Exercise to the best of your ability at least three times a week. Yoga, walking, swimming, golfing, gardening, going to the gym, whatever you can do and afford.
Spend some time in quiet meditation/prayer. Get in touch with whatever you perceive God to be, or Universal Energy (which is God to me, but that's me)...and in touch with your higher self. Develop your spirit from within, or seek a medium like church or some spiritual classes to help you from without.
Pursue your hobbies, whatever they may be. Read, paint, sing, dance, stitch, sew, watch movies...whatever relaxes you and soothes your mind and soul.
So far, those are the things I can advise in general. Life is about balance, so yes...have that McDonald's or Burger King meal occasionally, but remember that the trick is to do it only occasionally.
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Fabulous thread Dru.
I have recently been diagnosed with kidney stones.
I have looked into how to dispose of the little irritating clumps that cause me pain and I have talked this over with my urelogist, who promotes mind over matter therapy.
Same with PMT, I suffer with that, since I have been sterilised.
With PMT, I have terrible pain, awful, doubling, crippling pain.
First reaction of people, take a pill.
No, I will walk, why? Because the movement, helps to bring the flow away.
I learnt this after the birth of my daughter and the blood loss we all have, if I moved around, it came away faster, rather than lying in bed and not doing anything.
Exercise, plenty of fluids, avoiding alcohol a week before my period is due, which makes me depressed, is the way that I get through my PMT. I take no medication at all for it.
Kidney stones?
Water, to help flush them through my system, we all have kidney stones, we pass them each day, but when they collect, it becomes a problem.
Mine are small enough to travel through my system, it will hurt and I will be in pain, but I will drink some herbal tea, take some rest afterwards, then gently ease myself back in.
I will not take medicines, I do not believe in them, but alternative medicine, a healthy mind, is the way of the future for me.
Wonderful thread Dru.
I have recently been diagnosed with kidney stones.
I have looked into how to dispose of the little irritating clumps that cause me pain and I have talked this over with my urelogist, who promotes mind over matter therapy.
Same with PMT, I suffer with that, since I have been sterilised.
With PMT, I have terrible pain, awful, doubling, crippling pain.
First reaction of people, take a pill.
No, I will walk, why? Because the movement, helps to bring the flow away.
I learnt this after the birth of my daughter and the blood loss we all have, if I moved around, it came away faster, rather than lying in bed and not doing anything.
Exercise, plenty of fluids, avoiding alcohol a week before my period is due, which makes me depressed, is the way that I get through my PMT. I take no medication at all for it.
Kidney stones?
Water, to help flush them through my system, we all have kidney stones, we pass them each day, but when they collect, it becomes a problem.
Mine are small enough to travel through my system, it will hurt and I will be in pain, but I will drink some herbal tea, take some rest afterwards, then gently ease myself back in.
I will not take medicines, I do not believe in them, but alternative medicine, a healthy mind, is the way of the future for me.
Wonderful thread Dru.
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Sommerauer71: Fabulous thread Dru.
I have recently been diagnosed with kidney stones.
I have looked into how to dispose of the little irritating clumps that cause me pain and I have talked this over with my urelogist, who promotes mind over matter therapy.
Same with PMT, I suffer with that, since I have been sterilised.
With PMT, I have terrible pain, awful, doubling, crippling pain.
First reaction of people, take a pill.
No, I will walk, why? Because the movement, helps to bring the flow away.
I learnt this after the birth of my daughter and the blood loss we all have, if I moved around, it came away faster, rather than lying in bed and not doing anything.
Exercise, plenty of fluids, avoiding alcohol a week before my period is due, which makes me depressed, is the way that I get through my PMT. I take no medication at all for it.
Kidney stones?
Water, to help flush them through my system, we all have kidney stones, we pass them each day, but when they collect, it becomes a problem.
Mine are small enough to travel through my system, it will hurt and I will be in pain, but I will drink some herbal tea, take some rest afterwards, then gently ease myself back in.
I will not take medicines, I do not believe in them, but alternative medicine, a healthy mind, is the way of the future for me.
Wonderful thread Dru.
I have recently been diagnosed with kidney stones.
I have looked into how to dispose of the little irritating clumps that cause me pain and I have talked this over with my urelogist, who promotes mind over matter therapy.
Same with PMT, I suffer with that, since I have been sterilised.
With PMT, I have terrible pain, awful, doubling, crippling pain.
First reaction of people, take a pill.
No, I will walk, why? Because the movement, helps to bring the flow away.
I learnt this after the birth of my daughter and the blood loss we all have, if I moved around, it came away faster, rather than lying in bed and not doing anything.
Exercise, plenty of fluids, avoiding alcohol a week before my period is due, which makes me depressed, is the way that I get through my PMT. I take no medication at all for it.
Kidney stones?
Water, to help flush them through my system, we all have kidney stones, we pass them each day, but when they collect, it becomes a problem.
Mine are small enough to travel through my system, it will hurt and I will be in pain, but I will drink some herbal tea, take some rest afterwards, then gently ease myself back in.
I will not take medicines, I do not believe in them, but alternative medicine, a healthy mind, is the way of the future for me.
Wonderful thread Dru.
Awesome way you handle this, Sommer. You're a brave woman, but I also know that the traditional medical remedies are just as hard anyway. I think you're doing well with it. I agree with you on the medicine. If there's an alternative treatment, I'll take it. I haven't been to my doctor now in 2 years. No reason to go. Nothing wrong. However, now he's getting on me to come in for a physical or he won't give me refills on my thyroid pills for longer than one month at a time. Finally got him to do it...that's the only medicine I have to take, and it's because there isn't an herbal for that...so, he'll have me over a barrel.
Thank you, Sommer.
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Great thread Dru - very informative 
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druidess6308: Thank you, Cosmic. Oh, yes...don't get me started on the pharmaceutical industry and what they do, and how doctors are tied in with them. Big money for all of them. However, they have the benefit of the testing we now have. Got to give them credit for diagnostics...it is the pharmaceutical companies who provide that research, so they're not all bad. But balance needs to be achieved, and a lack of greed.
We are evolving as humans, and the numbers grow. Those who can't evolved are dying off. I think that we will see a huge shift in humans...but that's another thread. However, there is a big return to the natural...raw eating, herbal medicine, non-medicinal treatments for illnesses...the shift is happening.
Thank you, Cosmic.
We are evolving as humans, and the numbers grow. Those who can't evolved are dying off. I think that we will see a huge shift in humans...but that's another thread. However, there is a big return to the natural...raw eating, herbal medicine, non-medicinal treatments for illnesses...the shift is happening.
Thank you, Cosmic.
I hear you, my friend.
A shift in human mentality is much needed, and we need it now.
Tomorrow could be too late.
Many realise that, except the ones that own this planet.
I'm totally amazed by the ignorance they show.
I wonder what's their plan, for real!
Mass extermination or what?
It is the law of the jungle, after all...The fittest survives, could be the key.
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druidess6308: I had a request a while ago to create a thread about this subject since it's what I'm currently studying to go into as a career, and I decided it is a good time for it tonight.
Traditionally, Western medicine has treated a person for a specific disease, and basically treats that person as that disease. Naturopathy approaches a person as a whole and looks at mind, body, and spirit when dealing with health concerns, and accepts that we have the ability to heal ourselves by achieving homeostasis, or balance, within ourselves, and that it is being out of balance which causes disease.
This method of treating diseases as part of a person's overall health being unbalanced has been part of medicine in many parts of the world for centuries, and is just gaining widespread recognition finally in the United States, and is even becoming part of a more holistic approach in traditional western (allopathic) medicine finally.
Traditional Chinese Herbal medicine, acupuncture, acupressure, reflexology, and massage therapy have been practiced around the world for centuries, and so has western herbal therapy...but now they are gaining ground here. For me, the final catalyst that put me on this path was watching my late husband choose only chemotherapy and radiation to treat his cancer when he was diagnosed with Stage IV laryngeal cancer, and reject any alternative therapy, including diet and meditation, when there was nothing to lose by doing so, and possibly everything to gain. Juxtaposed against this, I had the knowledge that a good friend of my sister had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Stage IV, and had lived in full remission for six years, against all odds...he was in a 3% survival rate.
While I was caring for him, and watching him die, I started to really live, and to change my life to get it more in balance by going to the gym, and going to a spiritual and healing center to get my spirit healed. It was during this time that I knew that my purpose for the rest of my life would be to help others to achieve health through homeostasis and balancing mind/body/spirit.
So...what are your thoughts and experiences? How much of an overall healthy lifestyle do you now live, or wish to live? Is this something you grew up with, or something you incorporated into your life as an adult? Do you feel that allopathic medicine still has a place in your life, or do you only follow natural and herbal therapies?
Hi I am late getting on this thread.I have fibro also.But I have a problem with a glich in my kidney that doesnt produce the hormone to push the iron into my blood,so my blood doesnt rebuild.I dont know the medical term for it.No problem with the kidneys otherwise, but I have to go in and have blood transfusions every two months.ive studied herbs and ect for yrs,but cannot find what would help this.Any advice would be appreciated.Traditionally, Western medicine has treated a person for a specific disease, and basically treats that person as that disease. Naturopathy approaches a person as a whole and looks at mind, body, and spirit when dealing with health concerns, and accepts that we have the ability to heal ourselves by achieving homeostasis, or balance, within ourselves, and that it is being out of balance which causes disease.
This method of treating diseases as part of a person's overall health being unbalanced has been part of medicine in many parts of the world for centuries, and is just gaining widespread recognition finally in the United States, and is even becoming part of a more holistic approach in traditional western (allopathic) medicine finally.
Traditional Chinese Herbal medicine, acupuncture, acupressure, reflexology, and massage therapy have been practiced around the world for centuries, and so has western herbal therapy...but now they are gaining ground here. For me, the final catalyst that put me on this path was watching my late husband choose only chemotherapy and radiation to treat his cancer when he was diagnosed with Stage IV laryngeal cancer, and reject any alternative therapy, including diet and meditation, when there was nothing to lose by doing so, and possibly everything to gain. Juxtaposed against this, I had the knowledge that a good friend of my sister had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Stage IV, and had lived in full remission for six years, against all odds...he was in a 3% survival rate.
While I was caring for him, and watching him die, I started to really live, and to change my life to get it more in balance by going to the gym, and going to a spiritual and healing center to get my spirit healed. It was during this time that I knew that my purpose for the rest of my life would be to help others to achieve health through homeostasis and balancing mind/body/spirit.
So...what are your thoughts and experiences? How much of an overall healthy lifestyle do you now live, or wish to live? Is this something you grew up with, or something you incorporated into your life as an adult? Do you feel that allopathic medicine still has a place in your life, or do you only follow natural and herbal therapies?
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as far as our food supply, awful. factory farming should be illegal. giving animals steriods to beef them up and antibiotics to keep them healthy--no wonder people have problems with anger. the water supply where i live (no, i do not drink tap water) has been studied and found to have birth control, antibiotic, antidepessant medication in it.