The horizons of alternative health have been opening for many years now. For several decades, the ideas of alternative health and holistic medicine had been called “quackery” by Western medicine, but in recent years, both have really begun to take hold in popular culture as many well-respected medical doctors began to espouse the integral roles of alternative medicine and holistic healthcare in the healing process.
Followers of alternative health and holistic medicine have long held modern medicine in contempt, as an industry that holds their own profit motives in higher regard than the health of the individual patient. In an effort to escape the false hope of modern medicine, many began to research and turn their lives towards the more traditional and ancient healing methods, as opposed to blindly following the paths prescribed by Western medicine and the pharmaceutical industry.
Many adherents to alternative healthcare ideas have been experiencing great success with these unorthodox methods. In fact, the renaissance of common sense in healthcare has enabled some people to find solutions to multiple health issues by addressing the underlying causes, rather than treating the symptoms, as is so common in Western medicine.
Since the 1950s, the teachings of alternative and holistic practitioners have attracted supporters from all walks of life. Through a process that relied upon practitioners teaching their patients about alternatives to the current wisdom, alternative health and natural healing began to attract a wide audience.
Other holistic healthcare providers began doing extensive research on areas of interest to the holistic community. One such research area has been in the use of shark cartilage as a possible cure for cancer. Many physicians have even researched the use of vitamins and other natural by-products for the improvement of one’s health. But, when all is said and done, medical corporations do not encourage this kind of thinking, since they cannot patent vitamins or natural cures. Patents are the way that corporations ensure their long-term profit potential, and as has been pointed out, they “cannot patent a vitamin, but they can patent a drug.”
Many people are encouraged by rediscovery of unconventional customs that have the ability to heal their bodies. The true adherents to the ancient teachings see a profound connection within the three bodily elements – body, mind and spirit – and strongly feel that in order to heal one; there must be balance in the others. This general concept closely resembles the ancient Indian teachings of the Sanskrit Chakra, and perhaps even the Kabbalah's (ancient Jewish mysticism) Tree of Life or the Taoist’s, Yin and Yang.
One guru who has brought much attention to the teachings of alternative health and holistic medicine is Dr. Deepak Chopra. Deepak Chopra, who emerged in the early 1980s as a proponent of holistic health care issues, is one of the supreme reasons why alternative health and holistic medicine has gained credibility in the Western world and has grown considerably in popularity over the last several years.
Another prominent figure is Louise Hay. Hay House Publishing, founded by Louise Hay, is dedicated to publishing works and spreading messages which will appeal to those seeking guidance in the fields of self-help, spiritual change and personal improvement. Hay House also supplies the messages of their writers through additional venues such as radio, newsletters, and even through a lecture series’ presented by authors discussing the full range of holistic health and holistic healing concepts.
The escalation in awareness of the fields of self-help, alternative health and holistic medicine has truly been revolutionary throughout the world. People are looking for newer and better ways to heal their minds, bodies, and spirits, and for many, alternative healthcare and ancient customs seem to deliver the most promising solutions.
There is new information emerging daily about the connections that certain areas of our bodies have with others, and this is helping people to see themselves in a new light. No longer do they look at themselves broken down into parts; rather, they have discovered the need to see themselves holistically, and most are making improvements for the better. Alternative health and holistic medicine seem to offer a lot of hope to the future good health of the human race. But, don’t take my word for it; do your own research, and draw your own conclusions.
This article is written by Alternatives for Healing, LLC a holistic and alternative medicine directory for finding alternative health information and personal improvement resources, including those offered by Deepak Chopra and Louise Hay. Readers can discover a world of information about steps they can take to improve their own health and the health of those they love, through alternative and more natural methods of healing and good health. At Alternatives for Healing you will find alternative medicine and holistic practitioners, books, products, seminars, stores, schools, expos and more. To learn more about how to positively influence your future good health, please visit http://www.alternativesforhealing.com.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Alternatives for Healing Has Added Nine New Therapies
Many of our clients listing with us have been asking us to add these nine new therapies. You can see their definitions in our Therapy Definitions section. The new therapies are:
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- BioMeridian Testing
- Brennan Healing Science
- Matrix Energetics
- Myofascial Release
- PSYCH-K
- Sclerology
- Spinal Decompression
- Somantic Therapy
- Raindrop Therapy
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