Alternative Medicines

[Natt]

What do you think of alternative medicines?

E.g. Natropathy, Acupuncture, Hypnotism, Chinese Medicine etc...

Should Christians use them?

[Guest LadyC]

when my children were younger, i chose a naturopath. i have to say, some of it was a little, uh, weird. i would much prefer a blend of science and natural medicine. naturopaths can not run necessary tests to detect major illnesses. however, many regular physicians now study up on natural things too, so shop around for a doctor that is knowledgeable about herbal remedies for treating illnesses.

i hear acupuncture works well, but i have a strong aversion to needles.

homeopathy is ridiculous. don't waste any time or money on anything homeopathic.

chinese medicine... don't know much about it other than that they rely heavily on herbal remedies, but they might also employ some sort of other ritualistic stuff that may not be good.

[Floatingaxe]

What do you think of alternative medicines?

E.g. Natropathy, Acupuncture, Hypnotism, Chinese Medicine etc...

Should Christians use them?

I wouldn't. Most of those things reek of mysticism.

[Natt]

I'm a bit split on this issue.

On one hand I agree with FloatingAxe, but on the other hand I like the idea of herbal remedies and can't see how they are spiritually different to modern medicine and would prefer them if they worked. I realise however sometimes modern medicine is the best choice.

[Guest LadyC]

there's nothing wrong with using herbs. there is just something wrong with many of the things that go along with seeing professional practitioners that use herbs for healing.

but when using herbs, you really need to know what you're dealing with. some herbs may be very effective on certain illnesses but can be extremely dangerous when using to treat other illnesses. i nearly killed my oldest daughter one time with echinacea, which we'd used many times for everything from colds to strep throat, but she had mono.... and the echinacea increased her white blood cell count to very dangerous levels. when the doctor (who was both a physician AND had studied ayeurvedics or whatever it is called), told me to take her off the echinacea, she stabilized. but it was really scary for a few days there, and i probably should have admitted her to the hospital, but i had no insurance at the time. poor girl couldn't even roll over in bed without two people helping her, one to roll her, the other to keep her head stationery.

[Marnie]

I have NO problem with acupuncture and herbs. In fact, over the last year or so I weened myself off most of my prescription medications and replaced them with natural, mostly herbal supplements. I don't think herbs and natural "remedies" have anything to do with mysticism; G-d came up with the plants, the Chinese were smart enough to try them first.

I have acupuncture done on a regular basis for pain relief and it works like...dare I say? Magic?

I don't feel comfortable with hypnosis. Plus I am very skeptical about it.

[Carol R]

What do you think of alternative medicines?

E.g. Natropathy, Acupuncture, Hypnotism, Chinese Medicine etc...

Should Christians use them?

I agree with floatingaxe. You have to be very careful about these things and check it out with scripture.

Carol R

[Giaour]

You can try every single over the counter drug there is but none of them are going to work like aloe vera plants.

I love them!

I grow them in my yard.

Great for cuts,scrapes and especially burns.

Makes great sunburn gel.

[Guest lovinghim4ever]

I also have NO problem with herbs. Since my hysterectomy a couple of years ago I have been going to a Nutritionist who heals with natural supplements. He has helped me tremendously. I have never felt better, and I have never had to worry about side effects from the supplements he gives me. Sometimes the side effects of synthetic drugs can be worse than the actual ailment. And, I'm not sure I know of any prescription drug that doesn't give you a whole list of side effects.

I've never tried acupuncture, but I'm not opposed to it.

I would never try hypnosis. I don't like the idea of turning over control of my mind to another human.

[Guest lovinghim4ever]

You can try every single over the counter drug there is but none of them are going to work like aloe vera plants.

I love them!

I grow them in my yard.

Great for cuts,scrapes and especially burns.

Makes great sunburn gel.

My mom use to keep aloe vera plants all over the place for the very same reasons.