In our advancing medical
field, methods of healing that have been around since the most ancient of
civilizations began are becoming prevalent in the fight against new diseases
and illnesses. Alternative methods are being utilized to incur a more rapid and
long lasting overall state of health. These methods, however, can and should be
used on a much larger scale than they are at this time. In an article from the
Military Medical and Pharmaceutical Journal of Serbia and Montenegro the author
expands on how patients suffering from gastrointestinal cancer are
experimenting and using alternative or holistic methods alongside the variable
treatments. The author also relays the information that those using alternative
methods reported having a much better healing process and recovery rate and in
some cases earlier remission of cancer (Nikolic, Ivan). This article is just
one example of how the use of holistic or alternative methods, even when used
in the treatment of cancer, are helping to speed up and aide in the healing
process in more ways than western medicine can do alone. Several holistic
methods that are gaining favor at this time include, natural herbal
medications, magnetically induced cellular exercise or MICE treatments, and the
use of hypnotherapy or self-hypnosis.
The most prevalently used
of alternative medicines and treatments is the use of herbal medications and
oils. By starting with 100% naturally occurring remedies the user can make use
of every part of the medication. As these medications naturally occur and are
not tampered with, dyed, or bleached, the body is able use every part of the
medication within the body as well. That means there are no byproduct
substances left over. The body is able to process all parts of the medication.
This, in turn, means there are no harmful side effects will detract from the
real underlying issue being treated. Herbal medications allow the user to feel
relief from the root problem without having to trade for another side effect
that a western medicine pharmaceutical may produce. Another positive effect
that herbal medications introduce is the fact that not all supplements have to
be taken orally. Many come in various forms, such as creams, drops, or oils
that can be used very easily on a daily basis, several times a day even, which
allows the user to feel the effects throughout the day in full force. Other
positive factors include the ability take, ingest or apply medications without
having to worry about a schedule. The supplements can be taken whenever and
wherever, regardless of when you have eaten as well.
Another substantial and albeit different stride that has been made in holistic
medicine is the use and practice of Magnetically Induced Cellular Exercise or
MICE. This new treatment uses magnetic pulsations to realign the body’s
cellular order. When the body receives trauma or illness the cells are
disrupted and by realigning them we are able to allow the body to heal itself
by returning to its previous state. Much like an e-stem machine used to trigger
muscles functions, MICE triggers the cells to react. Our cells are what help to
maintain a correct and properly functioning internal system, when the cells are
not stimulated the healing process is much slower. MICE therapy can be used to
treat almost anything because it is a very gentle therapy patients of all ages
are encouraged to be treated. MICE can even be used on those that have received
brain trauma or trauma of internal organs. When used as a continuous therapy,
MICE can heal chronic ailments, including arthritis. It can be argued that MICE
has one side effect, stomachaches, this side effect is a good sign the
treatment was successful. When the user experiences stomachaches this is an
indication that the body is trying to release harmful toxins that have been
stored internally. This “side effect” can be taken care of very easily and
avoided by drinking plenty of water before and after treatments. MICE is an
incredibly new treatment, its full effects are yet to be reached. The potential
is has to heal is incredible especially considered how it can be used
simultaneously with other treatments. In fact, this treatment helps to enliven
other treatments to work properly and correctly. This allows the cells to use
the full intent of other therapies into the mending of the body.
One of the most overlooked holistic therapies is the action of deep meditation
or hypnosis. In her article entitled Complementary Therapies in Health Care,
Pamela van der Riet states, “meditation is now playing a significant and
therapeutic role in the health care of individuals and there is increased
interest in the use of meditation to deal with chronic symptoms, such as pain”
(van der Riet, Pamela). While meditation or hypnosis may seem like an
unreasonable way to deal with pain when contemplating the statement mind over
matter it becomes clear that if we can focus our attentions on curing ourselves
nothing is impossible. The mind is a complex muscle, by taking the strain off
of the brain and allowing it to focus on one pin pointed subject or
visualization a person can gain clarification regarding their situation in a
quality of life manner. More simply put this means that in order to become
better a person must first realize they have an illness or disease, etc. and
then accept that fact. Hypnosis is a way to easily allow the mind to find
clarity, as it is a state of deep relaxation. The act of hypnosis is not a
controlled action by a separate person; it is the person taking part in the
hypnosis finding stronger self-control. This is the root of why hypnosis and
meditation are so successful, the partaker is gaining control and self-will,
which allows them in some cases higher pain thresholds. Although a higher pain
threshold is not healing the body it allows the patient or person to have a
better quality of life at that time.
“The use of alternative medicine (AM) among human beings dates back before
Hippocrates and classical medicine. Each period in the evolution and
development of the human race has been characterized by its own diseases and
their methods of cure. The lack of appropriate drugs made people rely on
sorcerers and herbalists. However, in spite of the present use of modern
diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, alternative medicine has not been
abandoned” (Nikolic, Ivan). The use of alternative medicines, procedures, and
therapies in fact is growing in favor, as we understand less and less about the
diseases and illness that plague our generational period. Alternative methods
can be used in conjunction with western medicine without harm and it is through
the use of both that the most effective healing and best results come about. In
conclusion, alternative methods can be a reliable way to bring about health and
quality of life that would otherwise be difficult to obtain as western medicine
does not rely on holistic ideals to heal, holistically healing allows all of
the aspects of a person’s life to come together to allow for perfect health.
Bibliography:
Nikolic, Ivan. "Application of
Alternative Medicine in Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients." Military Medical &
Pharmaceutical Journal of Serbia & Montenegro 69.11(2012):947-50. Print.
Van Der
Riet, Pamela. “Complementary Therapies in Health Care.” Nursing & Health
Sciences 13.1(2011):4-8. Print.
