Archive for July 26th, 2011
Massage As An Alternative Therapy
26 July 2011I read this WebMD article, “Americans Are Flocking to Alternative Therapies” it compares the survey results for alternative therapies VS medications. More and more I hear clients come in and say they are ready to address the root of the problem and not cover it up with medications any longer. On the other hand, I talk to many people with chronic issues who would rather not waste their time on having yet another appointment and pay yet another co-pay, “I’ll just take the pill thanks.” Respecting ones wishes is fantastic, I treat people how I want to be treated, however I feel it is my duty to inform them first of the benefits of alternative care.
This article shows that many people had good results with Chiropractic care to relieve back pain and Massage, Yoga and Pilates about the same results as medications for their back pain relief. What the article doesn’t mention is the amount of pills taken verses the amount of massages given or classes taken. How many people had less intake of pills when turning to alternative care? How often did pain still occur when taking the medication, did they have to take more then is recommended?
How long do drugs stay in your body?
Youtube: are your prescription drugs water soluble?:
http://youtu.be/sNm7VfO39zk
http://answers.ask.com/Health/Other/how_long_do_prescription_drugs_stay_in_your_system
http://www.healthiertalk.com/prescription-drugs-more-likely-kill-you-recreational-drugs-0112
Does the quick fix out weigh the risk? How often do you hear about death by Yoga, Pilates or Massage?