Why So Many People Use Alternative Medicine?
Dietary supplements, such vitamins, and minerals have reportedly been helpful in preventing and treating a number of health problems, and even preventing some birth defects.
On the other hand, mega-doses promoted for the treatment of some illnesses, may be hazardous to your health. They can possibly interfere with the absorption or activity of other nutrients and can cause serious side effects.
This is specially the case of homeopathy, herbs, and excess in vitamins pills intake.
A Story On Alternative Medicine
Some hundred years ago, Richard Willstatter, who later became a student of the biochemistry of plants, was influenced by what happened to a friend of his.His friend had a badly infected leg that his doctor said needed to be amputated. His parents, however, postponed the operation till the next day.
In the meantime, they sought out a shepherd who had a reputation for his use of herbal remedies.
The shepherd gathered a combination of plants, cut them into very fine pieces until they were a mass resembling cooked spinach, and applied this to the wound of the young man.
By morning the wound had improved, and the operation was again postponed. The treatment was continued until the wound healed completely.
Willstatter went on to study chemistry at Munich University in Germany and later won the Nobel Prize for discoveries made in connection with his studies of plant pigments and chlorophyll.
Today, some 25 percent of pharmaceutical drugs are derived either in part or entirely from chemicals occurring naturally in plants.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy was developed in the 1700's.Homeopathy is based on the principal that "like cures like" and on the minimum-dose theory.
Homeopathic remedies are prepared by repeatedly diluting a healing agent sometimes down to not even one molecule of the original material.
Homeopathic remedies, when compared to placebos were found to have some effect in treating asthma, allergies and diarrhea.
Homeopathic products are considered quite safe since they are so diluted, but still needs to be used within its limits.
What Are The Risks In Combining Herbs With Medicines?
It has been reported that ginseng, and St. John's wort can cause swings in blood pressure which for example could be very dangerous during anesthesia.Others such as ginkgo biloba, ginger, and feverfew, can interfere with blood clotting, a particular hazard during epidural anesthesia. If there is bleeding near the spinal cord, it could cause paralysis. St. John Wort can also intensify the effects of some narcotic or anesthetic drugs.
Clearly, it is vital that you know about the potential dangers of taking some particular herbs and medicines in combination.
The Benefits Of Massage And Acupuncture
The benefits of massage have long been recognized in almost all cultures.Massage is credited with relaxing the muscles, improving circulation of the blood, and removing toxins that have accumulated in the tissues. Massage is also a stress reliever.
Most massage techniques have a low risk of adverse effects.
Patients should ensure that practitioners are registered licensed therapists.
Acupuncture is a healing technique that has become quite popular throughout the world.

While the term "acupuncture" covers several different techniques, it most commonly involves the use of fine needles inserted into specific areas of the body or face to achieve a therapeutic response.
Some research suggest that acupuncture may be effective in treating quite a number of ailments and that it is a safe alternative to the use of anesthetics.
I was myself treated with acupuncture for my sinus problems and the result was a fast improvement with sinus pain relief.
What Is Limu?
The Seeweed From The Islands Of Tonga
Limu is a brown seaweed found in the waters of the South Pacific islands of Tonga. Limu grows beneath the crystal clear virgin waters surrounding the islands.Limu contains 77 elements, including vitamin C, E and several B vitamins, selenium, carotene, protein, iodine, calcium, and iron.
But the key nutrient in Limu is Fucodian. Fucodian is used in treatments for cancer, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, virology, immunology, inflammation, arthritis, infection, and others. It also increases the energy level and metabolism.
The Incredible Benefits Of Limu
I've discover the benefits of Limu two years ago. Even though I am a pretty healthy person, my energy level was not at its best to say the least. I had to go to bed by 9:00 PM in order to be able to get up at 6:00 AM the next morning. I had tried every kind of vitamins under the sun, but nothing really helped until I discovered the incredible benefits of Limu.Over 640 studies have been conducted on the properties of Limu, and it has been scientifically proven that Limu offers remarkable nutritive properties like, immune building and disease fighting properties.
Fucoidan has been cited in more than 650 scientific studies, and it has been said that it is one of the most promising nutrients ever discover.
Limu has been shown to improve some 97 conditions which include lower LDL cholesterol, improve blood pressure, balance blood sugar, boost tissue healing, break down fatty deposits, help with stress management, and eliminate food cravings among others.
Nowadays, more than ever, people are health conscious, and want to be healthy, have energy and not be overweight. That is why the health and wellness industry has been booming in past recent years until now.
I do not like visits to the doctors and even less taking prescription medicine, but having the choice to help my health overall with a great nutrition product like Limu is worth my while and has boost my energy to the roof.
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- AndyPo AndyPo Jan 28, 2009 @ 5:29 am
- Great lens. Fascinating information.
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- Wellness101 Wellness101 Jan 5, 2009 @ 8:33 am
- Alternative medicine is a very important thing for people to know about.
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- ArtSiren ArtSiren Jul 22, 2008 @ 3:29 pm
- Nice lens. Very straightforward and easy to read. I can certainly vouch for acupunture - I've been treated with it very successfully also.
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- MentorNetwork MentorNetwork Jul 22, 2008 @ 11:36 am
- Wow Sylviane,
This info was so helpful to me and I'm sure
it will bless a lot of people. Great insights!
Thank you so getting this out to people.
Rena
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