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[A466]Alternative And Holistic Medicine

by Ernesto Gaglione, Ern

When the pollution in the air is unbearable and the meals you eat consist of junk food and empty calories, the body begins to rebel. Aches, pains and a multitude of illnesses begin to plague you as your body tries to fight back and reject those substances that you keep on ingesting. You begin the search for the medication that will help you get well again. You try pill after pill, procedure after procedure, but all are in vain since you do not really get any better and sometimes even worsen your condition.

Then you stumble upon the wonders of holistic medicine which promises to make you well without the need to take any pharmaceuticals. When you think about holistic medicine, the first thing that may come to mind is a quack doctor with all their rants and contraptions that supposedly heal the patient, but not all aspects of holistic medicine are like this. There are still some practices of holistic medicine with the aim of truly promoting the long-term health and well-being of an individual, an example of which is the use of salt crystal lamps.

Holistic medicine deals with the treatment of sickness without the use of medications and invasive procedures. Holistic medicine generally uses practices and devices that are made to enhance the health of a person. These devices are also used to quell or eliminate conditions and ailments that are presently affecting the person, to the point of even becoming an effective treatment for the ailments.

Holistic medicine uses salt crystal lamps to produce negatively charged ions in the environment through the heating of a salt crystal. These ions are produced through the heating of the salt crystal by a bulb or flame. Salt has the ability to restore the environment to more acceptable and healthy levels as well as to restore the health of the body through the production of negative ions.

Himalayan salt crystal lamps have the ability to provide complementary treatment for several illnesses. These include hypertension, arthritis, liver conditions, migraines, respiratory problems, and sinusitis. These ailments are often brought about by an unhealthy environment and unwholesome health practices. Salt lamps help clean the air in the home to which can lead to the symptoms of these ailments subsiding.

Often times, many feel fatigued and out of sync with their body when there is really nothing physically wrong with them. Many times, this is an effect of having a polluted environment which also affects one's body, mind, and attitude. The body suffers because it cannot breathe fresh clean oxygen in the air due to the numerous pollutants within it. The mind cannot concentrate on its daily tasks, and one's attitude suffers. The aim of holistic medicine is the fix this situation, to cure by clearing the environment of things that can hinder a person's productivity and thus allow them to enjoy a cleaner and healthier lifestyle.

Holistic medicine is a branch of medicine that is often misunderstood, and not without reason. Yet sometimes, when all else fails, it is a good idea to turn to holistic medicine as an alternative measure. You may be surprised on what holistic medicine can do for the health of your body and mind.

Ayurveda has been referred to a holistic medicine that deals with both body and the spirit. In fact, ayurveda is more like a lifestyle and covers all aspects of health including nutrition and amazingly, surgery.

The main aim of Ayurveda is prevention. Ancient text tells us that humans should be able to live to be about 100 years old and that one can live to a ripe old age in good health, both physically and mentally. Ayurveda does not accept that getting old equals a failing health and a poor quality of life. Although these texts have been written several thousand years ago, Ayurvedic principles remain very much applicable even in today's environment. It is possible for anyone to introduce Ayurvedic principles into their life. There are plenty of benefits that can be derived from doing so.

Ayurvedic practitioners will often strive to find health issues which may just be in their early stages and try to deal with them before they get more serious. In all, Ayurveda seeks to take a preventative stance when it comes to diseases, both physical and mental.
Because the the philosophy behind Ayurveda holistic medicine can be quite complex, it can take practitioners several years to understand and master this form of holistic healing.

However, I will attempt to give a brief explanation here on basic Ayurvedic principles, as provided by a practitioner friend of mind.

Through the years, Ayurvedic healing came up with three classifications or "doshas" which are said to govern all bodily processes. The 3 main doshas are Vata (air), Pitta (fire), and Kapha (water). A person's constitution type is dependent on whichever dosha that appears to be dominant. Each constitution type has particular strengths and susceptibilities.
Pita (fire) determines how you digest food, your metabolization of sensory perceptions and your emotions. Too much Pitta can lead to anger, criticism, acidity, ulcers, rashes and thinning hair. On the other hand, too much vata leads to worries, insomnia and constipation. Vata controls blood flow, waste elimination and your breathing. Someone with too much Kapha gains weight easily. Too much Kapah also leads to lethargy, congestion and allergies.

For an ayurvedic diagnosis, therefore, patients are classified by their body types which are determined by the proportions of the three doshas. When the doshas are not in balance, illness and disease results. Ayurvedic treatments are aimed at restoring harmony or balance to the mind-body system.

In Ayurveda, natural remedies are often used as treatments. For instance, herbal preparations may be prescribed. Often, an Ayurvedic doctor will advise a diet change as well. There is also a great focus on stress relaxation and Ayurveda can involve some deep relaxing massage techniques.

Today, there is rising interest in the area of Ayurveda holistic medicine by the western world. For instance, the neem plant which has been used for ayurvedic medicine for so many thousands of years, have been encapsulated after research and testing. Neem plant extracts are used for eczema, liver cleansing and other skin disease problems.

The rising interest by western doctors can only mean good news for us all. With more widespread awareness of ayurvedic herbs, people seeking treatment will find out that there are plenty of alternatives to conventional medicine. More choices and more analysis and information are privy to making informed health decisions for you and your family.

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