ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES FOR ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES FOR COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMSCOMMON HEALTH PROBLEMS

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES FOR COMMON ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES FOR COMMON HEALTH PROBLEMSHEALTH PROBLEMS

This section gives you some ideas for alternative therapies for common health problems.

These recommendations are only suggestions; they are not replacing conventional medical care.

The following slides only give you an idea about different methods available for most common problems, with the hope that you can guide your patient to the right alternative practitioner.

ACNEACNE

Modify diet Vitamins and nutritional supplements Herbs:

Arnica, Calendula skin products, tea tree oil

Homeopathy Stress management Meditation and relaxation Avoid too much chocolate Increase water intake

AIDSAIDS

Herbs: Echinacea, goldenseal, garlic , and other

herbs with supervision of Health Care Practitioner (SHCP).

Acupuncture Supplements: Iron, Vitamins C, B, A, E,

selenium, and others with SHCP. Massage Meditation and relaxation

ALCOHOL ABUSEALCOHOL ABUSE

Herbs: Milk thistle, evening primrose oil,

skullcap Vitamins & supplements Acupuncture Meditation and Yoga Faith and prayer Spiritual counseling Energy Medicine, Cranial Sacral,

Reiki, Healing touch (CS, R, HT)

ALLERGIESALLERGIES

Herbs: Stinging nettle, Dandelion,

and others with SHCP Homeopathy Vitamins and supplements Increase water intake Food allergy panel

Herbal medicine

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Prevention and education Herbs: Ginkgo biloba Vitamins and supplements

Zinc, Selenium, evening primrose oil, coenzyme Q 10, vitamin B6, C,& E.

Diet and nutrition changes for prevention

ANXIETYANXIETY

Homeopathy Herbs:

Chamomile, Valerian, Passion flowers Vitamins and supplements Energy medicine (CS, R, HT) Meditation, yoga, relaxation Faith and prayer Hypnosis Guided imagery

Relax with a cup of chamomile tea

ARTHRITISARTHRITIS

Nutrition and diet changes Chiropractic Energy Medicine Herbs: Devil’s claw, evening primrose oil,

ginger Vitamins and supplements, Glucosamine

and chondroitin Homeopathy Magnet therapy

ASTHMAASTHMA

Food and diet changes Food allergy panel Breathing exercises Herbs, only with SHCP Meditation and Yoga Stress management

ATHLETE’S FOOTATHLETE’S FOOT

Diet changes Nutrition and supplements Food care Herbs and supplements with SHCP Homeopathy

PAINPAIN

Phantom pain (post amputation pain): Energy medicine (CS, R, HT) Magnet therapy Massage

Back Pain Energy medicine (CS, R, HT) Chiropractic Homeopathy Acupuncture Herbs and supplements Massage therapy Reflexology Sleep hygiene

PAINPAIN

Sciatica pain: Energy Medicine Acupuncture Chiropractic Herbs Homeopathy

Chiropractic treatment

PAINPAIN

Cancer pain There are different ways we can handle

cancer related pain, but it should be under the SHCP.

Example:Energy medicineHomeopathyHerbsVisualization

CANKER SORESCANKER SORES

Supplements and vitamins Gastro-intestinal evaluation Herbs: Goldenseal, Echinacea Digestive enzymes Homeopathy

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROMECARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Homeopathy Acupressure Chiropractic Magnet therapy Nutrition and supplements Massage

CONSTIPATIONCONSTIPATION

Bowel training Diet and nutrition changes Vitamins and supplements Herbs Homeopathy Increase water intake

DEPRESSIONDEPRESSION

Nutrition and diet changes Acupuncture Energy Medicine (CS, R, HT) Aromatherapy Homeopathy Hypnotherapy Meditation and Yoga Herbs Exercise

DIABETESDIABETES

Herbs Aromatherapy Biofeedback Nutrition and supplements Meditation and Yoga

FEVERFEVER

Nutrition and diet Herbs Homeopathy Aromatherapy

FIBROMYALGIAFIBROMYALGIA

Nutrition and diet changes Life style changes Detox program Herbs Vitamins and supplements Meditation and Yoga Exercise

HEMORRHOIDSHEMORRHOIDS

HerbsHomeopathyHydrotherapy

HICCUPSHICCUPS

Acupressure Energy Medicine (CS, R, HT)

INFERTILITYINFERTILITY

Herbs Vitamins and supplements Energy Medicine (CS, R, HT) Faith and prayer Meditation and Yoga Homeopathy

SINUS PROBLEMSSINUS PROBLEMS

Herbs Homeopathy Allergy test Nutrition and diet change

SORE THROATSORE THROAT

Herbs Homeopathy Nutrition and diet change

TINNITUSTINNITUS

Herbs Vitamins and supplements Energy medicine (CS, R, HT) Acupuncture

URINARY TRACT INFECTIONURINARY TRACT INFECTION

Prevention Herbs Homeopathy Increase water intake Diet and nutrition

MORE SERIOUS PROBLEMSMORE SERIOUS PROBLEMS

Patients with more serious medical problems should see an integrative practitioner regularly.

Examples of integrative practitioners are: MD, DO, or APN with knowledge and training in

alternative medicine. Naturopath or Chiropractic physician who are

willing to work with medical doctors and other specialist doctors.

Above practitioners should refer patients to appropriate sources as necessary.

MORE SERIOUS PROBLEMSMORE SERIOUS PROBLEMS

Headache Heart problems Hypertension Infections Irritable Bowel Syndrome Colitis

MORE SERIOUS PROBLEMSMORE SERIOUS PROBLEMS

Liver problem Eye problem: Macular degeneration Poison Pregnancy Wounds problem Bladder and prostate problem Cancer Menstruation problems Weight problems

SUMMARYSUMMARY

These are only a few medical problems which respond well with alternative treatment.

There are so many different alternative practitioners with different educational backgrounds and training.

It is our responsibility that our patients receive the best alternative care available.

So, referrals should be handled with a lot of care.