By Mace Laith
It seems like there is a pill for everything nowadays, no matter what your problem is, and it is becoming increasingly common for people to turn away from pharmaceuticals and look for alternative treatments. Below you will find some modern alternatives to drugs that many people have excellent experiences with o treat a myriad of different conditions.
CBD Oil
Over the last few years, you have been able to buy CBD oil much easier with many retailers stocking this 100% natural medicine. One of which is Cannatural. There are claims that it is suitable for many different conditions, which include:
- Relief from pain
- Helps with anxiety and depression
- Can help to alleviate some cancer symptoms
- Neuroprotective properties
- Can help with diabetes
- Antipsychotic properties
Reflexology
Reflexology works on the premise that there are pressure points in your feet, hands, face, and ears that are linked to other parts of the body through the central nervous system. Working specific parts of the body can have benefits for a variety of different conditions, and it is also an excellent way to relieve stress and tension.
Yoga
Yoga is another ancient art that has healing properties that are good for many different ailments. Yoga is much more than stretching poses and concentrates on breathing, posture, meditation, visualisation, and sounds, giving you both a spiritual and physical workout. Unlike some other therapies you do not have to go to a professional class, and there are many books and videos that you can use to have a yoga workout in your home.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine has long been said to have some excellent results treating a variety of different conditions, and it is a combination of acupuncture, a massage technique called tuina, and herbal remedies. You will find that a practitioner is offering these services in most towns and cities throughout the UK, so it should be something that you can find easily.
Hypnotherapy
Many people also praise hypnotherapy as a treatment for many different illnesses and medical problems, that includes stress and anxiety, addiction, depression, phobias, and low self-esteem. It is a non-invasive treatment that requires no medication, although there are some people that it does not work on as well.
Although these five treatments can have excellent results, they should be used in conjunction with medicines that your doctor prescribes. If you have an ailment and you would prefer to try alternative therapies rather than pharmaceutical ones, talk to your doctor and see what they can recommend. Some of these treatments are also available on the NHS, consult your local doctor for more information on their availability.
