Are you skeptical of Holistic Health Care? We don’t blame you! There are numerous myths about alternative medicine and holistic care that deter people from giving it a try, ultimately missing out on the opportunity to heal their body.
If you’re not sure if this is the right health care path for you, let us put your mind at ease by busting a few of these alternative medicine myths. Hopefully this will clear up any confusion and making a life changing decision for your health.
TRUTH: Holistic health care is absolutely real health care! Although your typical medical setting and medications may not be present, there is still a complete focus on the well being of your body by an educated practitioner. Sometimes, your regular family doctor might even refer you to a holistic or alternative medicine practitioner. In these cases, health insurance can sometimes help cover the cost.
TRUTH: Not just anyone can be a chiropractor, massage therapist or even yoga teacher. There is education and certification to gain. This helps the practitioners make the best and safest decisions for their clients. When choosing a practitioner, whichever the field, don’t be afraid to look into their qualifications. They usually have them proudly displayed in their offices and on their websites.
TRUTH: Many holistic health fields originated from around the world long before mainstream medicine today. This makes the knowledge dense with practice and success stories – there’s a reason we’ve continued to do them! The healing that takes place with holistic work is much deeper than just the patients original concern. Full mind, body and spirit healing takes place as the patient continues with their practitioner’s guidance. That’s healing that can’t be made-up.
Maybe your experience is just a placebo, and that’s ok too. Overall health and wellness is the goal.
TRUTH: Most holistic health modalities are looking at an entire body system when approaching one issue. All parts of the systems are considered when diagnosing and treating a problem. These holistic methods and alternative medicines have created so much relief in persons treated that they are often able to heal completely; going on to live a normal life free of ailments.
TRUTH: You can most certainly see practitioners and doctors in both the holistic and westernized fields. This is called complimentary medicine. Depending on your needs, a bit of both sides can create the smoothest path to healing for you. For example, no one would say you can’t take your anti-depressants the moment you sign up for breathwork classes. Do what is comfortable for you, and take what your body needs from either side. However, make sure you are transparent with all practitioners and doctors involved so their are no contraindications taking place.
These are some of the common myths around alternative medicine. Now that you are informed on the truth about holistic health care, you should be set with the confidence to take the next step. Which holistic path will be right for you? Check out our list of practices to learn what is out there!
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