Healthy alternatives to prescription medications

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Healthy alternatives, prescription medications, conventional Western medical practice, traditional methods of treatment

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Prescriptions that are made for various health problems under conventional Western medical practice often have alternative interventions that are mainly drawn from traditional methods of treatment in various parts of the world. Remarkably, there are a lot of non medicinal interventions that people have invented to cure diseases and deal with other health conditions in the absence of Western medicine.

In general, the use of CAM does not imply the rejection of conventional medicine, but as a critical part of self-care management that shows ones responsibility for health and a pragmatic approach to managing the chronic condition in the best possible way
Prescription medication is not always effective and in some instances, it is does not work well enough as the alternative form of treatment
In a study, Tan, Alvarez and Jensen (1422) discovered that hypnosis is more effective on pain treatment in comparison to medication management and even physical therapy
The usage of alternative medicine should be governed by acceptable principles of medicine use that applies across the board
While some of the alternative medications are potentially harmful, others are almost completely safe
As the world becomes more united through globalization and people get more informed through unrestrained flow of information, people are turning to the use of alternative medication from other cultures
The subjugation of alternative cures does not augur well with the health needs of the society

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[...] The safe complementary use of the treatment together with prescription medicine is critical to avoid side effects that arise due to lack of knowledge. The medical realm can be certainly improved a great deal if alternative treatments are taken with the seriousness they deserve. Works Cited Moses, Geraldine. “Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in the Elderly.” Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research 35.1 (2005): 63-68. Sarac, Aysegul Jale and Ali Gur. “Complementary and Alternative Medical Therapies in Fibromyalgia.” Current Pharmaceutical Design 47- 57. [...]

[...] While some of the alternative medications are potentially harmful, others are almost completely safe. For instance, massage is a very satisfying therapeutic intervention that is safe. Massage involves the systematic manipulation of soft body tissues for therapeutic purposes and it is used to treat many conditions including injuries and physical problems and to manage stress and tension. The therapy works by influencing various body systems such as blood supply to tissues, removal of toxic wastes from muscles, boosting the immune system, enhancing posture and flexibility, and managing blood pressure (Sarac and Gur 52). [...]

[...] In general, the use of CAM does not imply the rejection of conventional medicine, but as a critical part of self-care management that shows ones responsibility for health and a pragmatic approach to managing the chronic condition in the best possible way (Moses 64). Notably, some cases require the use of the alternative medicine in place of prescription medication. For instance, a person may opt for physiotherapy instead of antidepressants to relieve stress. Of great importance is the need to ensure that the alternative medications are healthy since ensuring the safety of the patient is very important. [...]

[...] For instance, more people are turning to the Chinese medication method known as acupuncture. This is a medication that involves a group of therapies where needles are inserted into the subcutaneous tissues to restore balance to the body systems (Strauss and Lang 2). This treatment is used to relieve stress. In addition, another technique that is used to cure stress is meditation, which includes mindfulness practices like yoga. People who have used mindfulness as a therapy to treat anxiety have reported its effectiveness. [...]

[...] Strauss, Jennifer L. and Ariel J. Lang. “Complementary and Alternative Treatments for PTSD.” PTSD Research Quarterly 23.2 (2012):1-3. Tan, Gabriel, Julie A. Alvarez and Mark P. Jensen. “Complementary and Alternative Medicine Approaches to Pain Management.” Journal of Clinical Psychology: In Session (2006): 1419–1431. [...]

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