Complementary Medicine is when both Conventional and Alternative Methods are used together.
However, this not as simple as it sounds.
The trick is that they both need to work together to aid the recovery process, as the whole point of Complementary Medicine is using methods that complement each other!
This is because Conventional and Alternative Medicine are complete opposites, and if you don't know what you're doing, or have not seeked advice from a professional, then it could end up doing more harm than good, by counteracting one another, and not giving you any benefits whatsoever!
Therefore, it is imperative that a person get the right guidance from both their Doctor, and the Alternative Healing Practitioner, and make them both very aware as to what medications, and other remedies you are currently on.
St John's Wort is a good example of a completely natural herbal remedy, favoured for it's relief of stress and anxiety, but it cannot be taken alongside other medication.
When Complementary Healing is done in a safe and controlled manner, it can be an amazing route to take for recovery from Anxiety Disorders, and many Doctors are now starting to realize the added benefits of Complementary Healing, and will often advise or refer their patients to trusted Alternative Healers.
Pros of Complementary Medication:
Cons of Complementary Medication:
Important information regarding Alternative Medication:
The only thing a person need to be aware with Complementary Healing is what was mentioned above: The need for a professionals guidance, and to always be honest with both your Doctor, and the practitioner providing you with Complementary/Alternative Therapy, as the Conventional and Alternative Medicine can work against each other.
My own experience with Alternative Medication:
I favour this route to recovery, and it's what I used.
I initially started out with medication, and as I began to reduce my dosage, I began a series of Complementary Therapies.
Some of these include:
However, this not as simple as it sounds.
The trick is that they both need to work together to aid the recovery process, as the whole point of Complementary Medicine is using methods that complement each other!
This is because Conventional and Alternative Medicine are complete opposites, and if you don't know what you're doing, or have not seeked advice from a professional, then it could end up doing more harm than good, by counteracting one another, and not giving you any benefits whatsoever!
Therefore, it is imperative that a person get the right guidance from both their Doctor, and the Alternative Healing Practitioner, and make them both very aware as to what medications, and other remedies you are currently on.
St John's Wort is a good example of a completely natural herbal remedy, favoured for it's relief of stress and anxiety, but it cannot be taken alongside other medication.
When Complementary Healing is done in a safe and controlled manner, it can be an amazing route to take for recovery from Anxiety Disorders, and many Doctors are now starting to realize the added benefits of Complementary Healing, and will often advise or refer their patients to trusted Alternative Healers.
Pros of Complementary Medication:
- You get the best of both - Conventional and Alternative Medicine working together.
- The Complementary Therapies can often help to ease stress and worry associated with the ailment been treated.
- Enables you to have a more 'holistic' approach, even though Conventional methods are being used.
Cons of Complementary Medication:
- It may be costly, as you're forking out for more than just one route of treatment.
- Complementary Methods can counteract Medications if not under proper guidance from a professional.
- Some small lifestyle changes may have to occur to aid in the healing process.
Important information regarding Alternative Medication:
The only thing a person need to be aware with Complementary Healing is what was mentioned above: The need for a professionals guidance, and to always be honest with both your Doctor, and the practitioner providing you with Complementary/Alternative Therapy, as the Conventional and Alternative Medicine can work against each other.
My own experience with Alternative Medication:
I favour this route to recovery, and it's what I used.
I initially started out with medication, and as I began to reduce my dosage, I began a series of Complementary Therapies.
Some of these include:
- Acupuncture
- Massage
- Reiki
- Homeopathy
- Aromatherapy
- Flower Essences
- Herbal Remedies
- Chinese Herbs