Recent questions tagged alternative medicine

Description : Revisiting the question of acupuncture, what has your recent experience been?

Last Answer : answer:I have two friends who have had acupuncture. Totally opposite results. One swears that it worked well for her and she got whatever relief she was after. \ The other - two sessions, she found it ... her time. I have never done it myself, but given my friends' experiences, I probably won't.

Description : How would eastern medicine treat schizophrenia?

Last Answer : answer:I don't know all the modalities. And I know very little of eastern medicine , but I do know that I've heard good things of energy work . The thing is, it seems to vary ... , this site claims it helps mental illness. http://www.essortment.com/healing-mental-illness-reiki-therapy-39048.html

Description : How many animal species can you think of that may be threatened by alternative "Traditional Chinese" medicine?

Last Answer : They need to change the name from ‘traditional medicine’ to ‘traditional witch-doctoring’.

Description : Have you experienced the benefits of reiki?

Last Answer : Benefit? No. I spent an evening listening to a presentation and demonstration, and it was interesting. I could certainly feel the vibrations. But I had no reason to think there was likely to be ... a yoga session. I don't believe there was anything to it beyond a certain transitory physical effect.

Description : Spa fish - what's your take on it?

Last Answer : answer:Well once at a lake i have minnoes however you spell it do something simmilar, it was wierd. I remeber an FML where someone did it in a spa, and all the fish dies in 3 minutes.

Description : Tell me what you know about cancer treatments?

Last Answer : answer:I had a cousin who fought MM for 5 years with a lot of success, but she went the traditional route with two stem cell transplant and chemo. Finally she simply got exhausted. But she had five good ... and acquired a cat. I am sorry to learn about your mother but wish her (and you) the best.

Description : Natural Alternatives to Pharmaceutical blood thinners?

Last Answer : answer:Well, you can take aspirin, or what would be the natural equivalent is some sort of tree bark. From what I understand that is how we developed aspirin was the realization of this bark in ... believes in the body's ability to heal. Wish I had more specific info, hopefully someone else will.

Description : How do you feel about using alternative therapies?

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Description : Looking for an alternative solution to menopausal hot flushes, can you help?

Last Answer : I don’t think there is a real alternative to estrogen. If they are mild you may find something. But if they are so severe they cause you to pass out you are going to need HRT.

Description : Anbody out there have experience with Chiropractic and Bells Palsey?

Last Answer : I would suggest physical therapy instead. My mom had bells palsey and she went to a physical therapist a couple times a week for about 2 months. It seemed to help her.

Description : Why do so many people believe that alternative medicine can cure practically any disease?

Last Answer : I know! Isn't it just so egotestical of these quack Shamans to think that just because something has been practiced for over five thousand years in practically every part of the world at one point or ... , so that the corporate medical entaties can treat them with even more meds! Yeah! that's it!

Description : Where should I look for alternative cancer approaches?

Last Answer : answer:Have you contacted the American Cancer Society? 1–800-ACS-2345 Also, are there any major research institutions in your area?