The Difference in Alternative Health

The traditional Western ways in medical treatment is to find out the symptoms and match them to a disease name then offer the corresponding treatment for that disease. However, the alternative health approach will employ upon systematic conditions which will try to find out the root cause of the problems and attempt to rectify it. The practitioner of this kind will have an open mind and try to research beyond the symptoms to figure out the roots and causes. For example in Chinese medicine they utilize 'patterns' for diagnosis and treatment. If you are ill a Western diagnosis will depend on the signs and symptoms you are presenting with, however the Chinese medicine practitioner will come up with a diagnosis based on how you got ill, the factors that allowed you to get ill, and your signs and symptoms. In other words this is how we talk about alternative health being Holistic or looking at the whole body-wholism.

Alternative health can be the best treatment method for many illnesses, where of course Western medicine can be the best for other illnesses. For example, pain can be managed well by these tactics without any addictive drugs. The severity of the problem caused will decide upon the treatment method and the length of time needed to treat. The transition will be very smooth and safe if it is alternative health approach. There are millions of herbs and natural medicines available having the potential to treat almost all diseases, and practitioners have adequate education to use the right treatments for these diseases. The internet is a great place to find information regarding the treatment procedures and their side effects. Although contacting a local practitioner can get you a full consultation on what could be needed.

Some benefits of Alternative Medicine:

The treatment procedures are completely non-invasive.
Alternative health medicines do not employ any kind of chemicals. It is due to this reason, they are completely safe to consume.
Need for surgery is eliminated here.
The patients can stick to herbs and supplements even on a long term basis.
Alternative treatments have been shown to reduce medications needed, saving cost and chemicals ingested.

What are the risks involved?

There can be problems if the patients encounter with unskilled practioner.
Certain patients will be allergic to herbal treatment. If allergic products are used, it will complicate the entire issue. Make sure to tell your practitioner any allergies you have.
People should not employ any alternative health procedure on their own. Trained practitioners should be consulted with.

Alternative medicine is becoming more integrated with Western healthcare and has ability to compliment the treatment of many conditions. Everyone should do some research and find a qualified practitioner near them.

Sean is a Chinese and Western Herbalist and formulates for Dimmak Herbs. Visit their website to find Chinese herbal remedies, herbal remedies, and herbal supplements.