Traditional Health Care Versus Alternative Health care?
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Here is an article that may help, in addition to all the other answers you've received:\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alternative-medicine/PN00001\n\nGood luck!
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it would be considered as alternate medicine and subsequently western standard of medical research may not have been completed on this plant, sounds interesting though, good luck
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I think you mean Foot, and not sure why you are in the alternative health category.
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st john's is the herbal alternative, however, if you find an other one, it probably wont work either.  Just get the scrip or try therapy for the time being (it works great)
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You know what im trying to find out the difference and even the staff at my health club cant tell me. If you find out which is more beneficial please e mail me. I do believe that you should stay in no longer than 20 mins though.
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western medicine is better at curing, and alternative is better at prevention. I don't have experience with Eastern medical practices.
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Im a strong supporter of alternative medicine, but Ive never known anyone to get great results from homeopathy. Its a bit hit and miss.
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the oldest medicine is ayruvedha, not siddha. it is practiced by ancient indian saints. it is still praciced in india .
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I really hope that more support for Eastern Medicines will grow within the next few years.  To be honest, Western Medicine, for the most part, is a reactive medicine, whereas, Eastern Medicines are more preventative.  The results are normally longer lasting as well.\n\n-Colourgirlie ^_^. (wife to a future Traditional Chinese Medical Doctor)
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Yes because your premise is invalid.\n\nMany people use no health services and some use more than your example. In a population of that size the ones who use less subsidize the ones who use more, just like insurance companies.\n\nBob Higgins\nWorldwide Sawdust
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Biological medicine may be one kind of\nalternative medicine, one that is based\non friendly micro-organisms that promote\nhealth and well-being. Use of minerals,\ncrystals, aromas, etc. are other kinds\nof alternative medicines.\n\nI've found that EM (Effective MicroOrganisms)\nis a good way to remain healthy - whenever\nI feel a cold coming on (which is seldom),\nI drink about 1 tsp. of that and it knocks\nit out right away!\n\nFor more info on EM, check out this link:\nhttp://www.emtech.org/
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I think both have value, depending on the condition you want to treat, its severity, etc.  Look for products and therapies that are appropriate and safe.\n\nI think a good strategy is to go to your doctor and get a diagnosis.  If you have a chronic condition (osteoarthritis, chronic sinusitus, etc), then certainly look at herbal medicines.  If you have an acute condition, then go with what will get you out of the crisis.  Once stable, you can then begin investigating alternatives.\n\nOriental herbs are usually used in complex formulae and address the root of the problem.  The practitioner of Oriental medicine will look at your symptoms as the expression of an imbalance in your body.  They will want to address the imbalance.  Symptom suppression is very different from real healing, and too often pharmaceuticals only address the symptoms.  That is why you have to keep taking them, because as soon as you stop, the symptoms come back.\n\nOne consideration you will have to make is whether or not you have the commitment to take Oriental medicines.  The formula prescribed for you may require you to cook it up, like a tea or soup.  If you take herbal capsules, you may have to take a number of them a few times a day.  I don't think this is a bad thing, but some people do not want to be bothered with the inconvenience.  Just remember, good health has to be cultivated, and over the long run, you are better off for the effort you invest in yourself.\n\nAlso, many people find that the two medicines work well together.  If you choose this route, be sure to keep all your health pratitioners aware of all the things you are taking.  Herb-drug interaction are very possible, but easily avoided if you keep everyone up to date.\n\nI like herbal medicines because they are usually less taxing on the body, they usually have no side effects (although any medicine can have side effects), they are less costly, and they have a long history of usefullness.\n\nOne important reminder: Herbals are not regulated in America like pharmaceuticals, and some overseas companies are not good at all (some have been tested to have harmful ingredients, or only trace amounts of what it is supposed to have).  Therefore, you need to make sure you buy your supplies from a reputable company or practitioner.  GMP (Good Manufacturing Principles) is a status that some overseas companies use to indicate that there is government regulation on the factory and its products.  Some countries, like Australia, regulate and test herbal products.
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I definitely prefer the eastern mentality towards healthcare: prevention and not treatment of the symptoms. I have not needed much healthcare, but have had acupuncture on several occasions, and it has definitely worked on me. Of course western medicine has also it's advantages and in emergency cases, medicines and invasive operation have saved many lives.  I only wish more emphasis were given on a healthy lifestyle, less stress, better eating habits, more excercise, to prevent many diseases from starting in the first place.  And I find it shameful of the Pharmaceutical Companies that they invent pills for every conceivable ill under the sun. This dependence on pills is just disastrous. Who knows what all these chemicals will do to our bodies in the long run.
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Wow..thanks for the info. I truly believe in "natural cures" to prevent and cure cancer. \nI wish more people would at least look further into a natural approach such as eating an all organic diet and whole foods, herbs, etc. for a cure BEFORE going through all the pain and agony of traditional cancer treatments, chemo and synthetic drugs. \nDrugs made by the drug companies who could care less about finding a cure for cancer. If they did ..they would go out of business!
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this is a holistic approach to health problems. As well as primary medical care,  primary health care addresses a range of health concerns that have no specific medical intervention.\nYou may not immediately recognize primary health care, but it is essentially the first level of contact that you have with the health care system. That could mean seeing your family doctor, health unit, pharmacy, or clinic. Or it could mean phoning an advice line staffed by health professionals, or even attending a self-care workshop to learn how to take a more active role in your own health. Primary health care involves treating short-term health problems, managing long-term health conditions such as diabetes, and even helping you learn how to prevent injury and illness. Prevention is a key objective of primary health care. \nPromoting healthy living helps prevent illness and injuries. Primary health care providers support healthy lifestyle choices and contribute to safe communities. Providers can also help you to manage chronic health conditions to prevent complications and stay healthy. Healthier people means reduced treatment costs - and reduced treatment costs help lead to a more sustainable health care system.  That is the bases of Primary Health Care.
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Depends. If you are living in Sub-Saharan Africa, then, no, not really. If you are living in Vancouver, life is pretty good. As a whole, that's a pretty broad question. It is better to the extent that modern medicine keeps people alive longer. It's worse because all those people that are living longer cost billions of dollars in tax payer money making it difficult to pay for other much need social services. It's better in that it's easier to make and distribute food. It's worse because we have 190,000,000 people in the US that you could easily call "fat".\n\nIt's all relative.
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Just so you know, homeopathy and Chinese medicine are two totally different systems of healing.  TCM is a huge subject that covers herbalism, massage, accupuncture and a lot more but it doesn't involve homeopathy.  Homeopathy is a fairly new-ish European system of medicine that uses extremely dilute preparations (usually botanical but not always) over short periods of time to encourage the body's immune system.