alternative medicine

Alternative Medicine

@mammots (3209)

Philippines

February 13, 2016 1:24am CST

Ayurveda, herbal medicine, acupressure, acupuncture, Tai Chi etc. are all examples of alternative medicine. Which one of these have you actually tried for yourself or for a member of your family? I have tried herbal medicine. For cough i just go to my garden very early in the morning and pick seven leaves of Lagundi plant (vitex negundo ) Its very effective for cough and for a lot of other ailments. My late mother used to chew Gotu Kola leaves. I remember i used to tease her that she looked like a goat with leaves sticking out of her mouth. Tai Chi is also very effective in treating my left shoulder pains. Doing Tai Chi with a painful shoulder was like torture but i kept on doing it every morning until the pain disappeared and i regained the use of my left shoulder. I still do Tai Chi to improve my balance and to prevent osteo arthritis. How would you react if someone would suggest that you try alternative medicine to heal an ailment? Attached is a photo of my mothers Gotu Kola plant.

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@SIMPLYD (90721)

• Philippines

16 Feb 16

My father also tried alternative medicine , when he came to know he has prostate cancer . He was made to do two kinds of detoxification everyday . One in the morning and one in the evening . They are the coffee enema and the one with lemon . Also he took some probiotics . Now , his cancer is gone .

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

16 Feb 16

It does really work. I am very happy for your father @SIMPLYD

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@SIMPLYD (90721)

• Philippines

16 Feb 16

@mammots Thank you .

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Canadian Archer

@HebrewGreekStudies (1646)

• Canada

13 Apr 16

Rebel_woman06, actually, do you have a post about that? Or could you write a post about it, I'm very curious because if it worked, I'd like to have more information about it..

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@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

21 Feb 16

I would certainly give alternative medicine a try if I had an ailment. Fortunately I'm very healthy at the moment.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

22 Feb 16

Enjoy your gift of good health.

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@wiLLmaH (8802)

• Singapore, Singapore

23 Feb 16

many people now is turning to alternative medications/medicines. I would try of course. :) Here in Singapore they are more inclined to chinese medications.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

23 Feb 16

Many Chinese medicine are made from herbs and acupuncture is a well known and well accepted alternative form of healing.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

23 Feb 16

@wiLLmaH Yes thats true and they live longer and healthier lives because of this.

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@wiLLmaH (8802)

• Singapore, Singapore

23 Feb 16

@mammots Not only chinese but also Japanese and Koreans like to go to a natural way or plants for healing.

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@JamesHxstatic (29413)

• Eugene, Oregon

26 Feb 16

I like yoga for exercise and for meditation. My wife has taken Tai Chi for over four years and it has improved her strength and balance tremendously. Tai Chi is being used extensively to help with balance for victims of Parkinson's disease too.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

26 Feb 16

Yoga also improves breathing and yes its also a very good form of exercise just like Tai Chi. Their benefits for the body is endless.

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@lilnana1111 (2305)

• United States

14 Mar 16

I've recently started taking Tai chi classes, I love it.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

14 Mar 16

I love it too though its not easy to learn.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

14 Mar 16

@lilnana1111 I learned tai chi through a you tube tutorial. I had to play it over and over again for several months until i memorized the 24 yang style moves.

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@lilnana1111 (2305)

• United States

14 Mar 16

@mammots No especially with my memory, lol.

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@Shiva49 (26774)

• Singapore

22 Feb 16

I have not tried them seriously but I know many swear by them for the cures - siva

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

22 Feb 16

Yes they are very effective. One good example of an herbal medicine is the moringa tree. Its leaves are very effective in healing cuts and wounds among many other beneficial uses.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

22 Feb 16

@Shiva49 In the olden days these "doctors" were called "albolario". They used herbs and plants to treat so any deseases. They were also called "quack doctors"and were frowned upon by real doctors. Now they are called herbalist.

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@Shiva49 (26774)

• Singapore

22 Feb 16

@mammots In olden days it was said in my place the best doctors were grandmothers though they were mostly illiterate. They knew so many home remedies, delivered babies and wonderful cooks too. I knew one person who was supposed to be a healer of many illnesses and he used plants and mixed the leaves by pounding them into a paste. He used to collect them but said he would pass on his knowledge only to those who were really deserving but I heard he never found one - siva

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@marguicha (223776)

• Chile

14 Apr 16

Acupressure and acupuncture are very good for some ailments. I dob´t think that they cure everything, the same way that I don´t thinks there´s any medicine that will cure all.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

14 Apr 16

The ancient Chinese used these to heal some of their ailments. I'm sure its proven to be effective but i agree that there is no treatment that will cure all.

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Shane Chan Chooo

@iamshane487 (1139)

• Manila, Philippines

20 Feb 16

I don't have a plant like this one at home.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

22 Feb 16

Gotu Kola is very easy to grow. It loves plenty of water and its almost like a weed cause it grows anywhere.

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Shane Chan Chooo

@iamshane487 (1139)

• Manila, Philippines

3 Mar 16

@mammots Maybe in the middle of the forest in our place, I can explore this plant.

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@Butchcass4 (5895)

• United States

12 Jul 16

When I injured my neck at one point I tried alternative medicines and for one they were very expensive and two they did not alleviate my pain. The ONLY pain relief I found was faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as He is the Healer and Great Physician. I had 4 neck surgeries and was on a ton of medicine. At a praise and worship celebration I had my hands in the air in surrender worshipping God and all the sudden this warmth went from my head to my feet and all the pain stopped and went dancing and leaping and praising God. I still have to stand in faith that He healed me if the pain comes, as nothing else works.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

13 Jul 16

I am very happy for you cause your faith has healed you completely

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@Tampa_girl7 (50525)

• United States

18 Mar 16

I would be willing to try it.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

18 Mar 16

I admire you for keeping an open mind on other forms of healing.

@antonbunot (11093)

• Calgary, Alberta

9 Mar 16

I have never tried alternative medicine. But when I am sick (flu), I drink a lot of juice and eat oranges.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

9 Mar 16

Eating oranges and juicing are better alternatives to taking food supplements such as vitamin C tablets etc.

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@Gabugs (1895)

• United States

1 Mar 16

@mammots Yes, we have heard a lot about Alternative medicines. I understand its becoming more popular as it ahs no side effects. I had tried one for constipation while in India. I would love to try it out if someone suggests it for one of my ailments [back pain] THANKS!

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

2 Mar 16

For your back pains i suggest you try doing tai chi. The movements are very slow and very easy to follow and it helps a lot in healing body pains. Try to search for tai chi tutorial videos on you tube.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

3 Mar 16

@Gabugs Youre welcome

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@Gabugs (1895)

• United States

2 Mar 16

@mammots Thank you so much for your kind suggestion. Will try; alas! wish I had more time. Thanks anyway.

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Vincent Summers

@KuznVinny (768)

• United States

8 Apr 16

I do not use alternative medicine. I do have health issues, but so far have been able to deal with those. One of them was acromegaly.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

8 Apr 16

To be honest this is the first time i've heard of acromegaly. I had to search for it on the internet. I'm sad to know that you have this health issue.

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@Chellezhere (5742)

• United States

12 Jul 16

Most, if not all of when we now call "alternative medicine" is actually natural and has existed and been used successfully for several millennium.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

12 Jul 16

Yes youre correct ... all these herbal medicines have been in existence since the beginning of time but most of us dont have any knowledge of their benefits to our health.

@Letranknight2015 (52079)

• Philippines

25 Feb 16

never heard of that yet. thank your informting us.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

25 Feb 16

You've never heard of Gotu Kula yet @Letranknight2015? or is it alternative medicine or alternative healing you've not heard of?

@GreatMartin (23672)

• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

24 Feb 16

My reaction would be that for 80 years I have followed what I call 'real' medicine with great results I'll stick with it!

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

24 Feb 16

If its medicine thats been tried and tested for 80 years then there is absolutely no need to look for an alternative

@DianneN (247186)

• United States

23 Feb 16

I had a big laugh about your mother. I tried Tai Chi for the fun of it once in China. I use herbal medications, but usually wind up getting prescription meds from my doctor. Glad yours work so well.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

23 Feb 16

I also take prescription medications along with herbal medicine to cure my cough. They work well together.

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@just4him (317241)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

26 Feb 16

I take some supplements for my arthritis and my headaches.

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

26 Feb 16

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@AkoPinay (11544)

• Philippines

25 Feb 16

I also take herbal medicines but if I have money I still go to the doctor :-D your photo looks like a plant we call "soro-soro" :)

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

25 Feb 16

You only go to the doctor if and when you have money thats the sad part.

Thats the reason why herbal medicine and other alternative medicine or alternative forms of healing are now very popular because they are cheap and are available even in the kitchen as seasoning for food or as a weed in the garden. Soro-soro here in my city is a cactus that is sometimes used as a hedge to fence off our gardens.

Yuleima Gutierrez

@YuleimaVzla (1505)

• Maracaibo, Venezuela

4 Mar 16

Here where I live there are many laboratories working with this boil for cough syrups and is effective! I certify. Gotu kola in our country are taken as capsules for weight loss are very commercialized. In my house I have good grass or mint is good for digestion, I have aloe or aloe vera serving for almost everything, I melissa is good to promote sleep and also makes a delicious tea with lemon, lemon balm and delicious ice is very scented, I prefer it as iced tea. plus I have many neem trees

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@mammots (3209)

• Philippines

4 Mar 16

This just proves the many uses of herbal medicine