Alternative Health
Transcript: THESIS: I believe that we can heal ourselves and better our every day lives without the use of modern day medicine by, taking care of our bodies by eating right, getting enough sleep, exercising, controlling our thoughts and actions and being aware of what our body needs at that moment. Rice Experiment -alternative medicine is holistic: working with the whole person – body, mind and spirit. Rather than simply focusing on specific symptoms and problems -Alternative medicines are usually less costly than conventional drugs and can be obtained over the counter -Practitioners of alternative medicine offer more personalized care -Alternative medicine treats the underlying cause of a problem -alternative medicine allows – and requires – you to take charge of your own health. When you are actively involved in your own health you can make better, more informed, more cost-effective decisions Why are so many people choosing this route? "People who have good emotional health are aware of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. They have learned healthy ways to cope with the stress and problems that are a normal part of life. They feel good about themselves and have healthy relationships.Your body responds to the way you think, feel and act. This is often called the “mind/body connection.” When you are stressed, anxious or upset, your body tries to tell you that something isn’t right. For example, high blood pressure or a stomach ulcer might develop after a particularly stressful event, such as the death of a loved one" (Hastings 1). What exactly is the mind body connections: Mind body connection is the interaction of physical, mental and emotional aspects of the human life experience. This connection is real and exists in all people so there is no need of creating or developing such a connection. Mind body connection means that one can use his or her thoughts to positively influence some of the body's physical responses. Alternative Health and Medicine WORK CITED MIND BODY CONNECTION: -"Alternative medicine includes dietary supplements, megadose vitamins, herbal preparations, special teas, massage therapy, magnet therapy, mind body connection, spiritual healing and other methods that do not follow generally accepted medical methods and may not have a scientific explanation for their effectiveness" (Seasons 1). -Alternative medicine can also be ways or methods of just bettering our lives emotionally and physically without the use of modern medicine such as nutrition and eating well, and getting the proper amount of exercise and sleep. Topic 4 What is alternative medicine? If THIS can happen to rice, imagine what destructive thoughts or words can have on the human body After all, the human body is composed mostly of water. Audience: My audience that I have chosen to focus on is college students that are looking to better their lives now to prepare for the future. It is important now to get into these habits of taking care of our bodies now while we are still young and able. Hastings, Bill. "Mind/Body Connection: How Your Emotions Affect Your Health." Familydoctor.org. N.p., Dec. 2010. Web. 1 Dec. 2013. LivelyMom. "The Rice Experiment – Demonstrating the Power of Words." Adam's Journey. N.p., 12 Feb. 2010. Web. 3 Dec. 2013. Seasons, Walter. "Six Reasons to Choose Alternative Medicine." Fourseasonsassistance.com. N.p., 20 Jan. 2012. Web. 1 Dec. 2013. People against this alternative route argue that they want someone who is educated in medicine to help and diagnose them but really we know our bodies better than anyone. How can we improve our emotional or physical health from knowing about the mind body connection? First, try to recognize your emotions and understand why you are having them. Sorting out the causes of sadness, stress and anxiety in your life can help you manage your emotional health. Ways to improve emotional and physical health: -Express your feelings in appropriate ways. -Live a balanced life. -Develop resilience. -Calm your mind and body. -Take care of yourself. -being aware of your thoughts and how they can have an impact Can we really heal ourselves without the use of modern medicine?