How to Learn to Use Naturopathic Treatment Tools Responsibly, Safely, and in Conjunction With Your Primary Care FNP or MD The primary concern, in the realm of addressing a health concern effectively and responsibly, is How can I tell, and continue to evaluate , whether a natural healing tool is effectively and safely covering the bases of this condition ? This is of even greater import when we have responsibility for another -an offspring, parent, partner, cat or dog, and especially the very young, the very old, and the very vulnerable. It is not a cut and dry realm, but with a good understanding of what the Western medicine toolbox is, what the elephant in the room is, which is their liability, and finally, how informed they are of naturopathic tools, we can become educated, seek the expertise of trusted experienced practitioners, use common sense, and develop a good working relationship with our medical provider. Legally, even if they have given up hospital privileges so theres less leverage against their freedom, complementary or integrative medical practitioners still must take care when both discussing medical concerns, and educating patients as naturopathic remedies for addressing conditions, as opposed to pharmaceutical use. Theres far more risk being willing to monitor patients utilizing naturopathic tools, versus pharmaceuticals, and a great deal more vulnerability for the assertion of medical malpractice. As a Health Educator, in conjunction with being an Acupressurist and herbalist, I have watched over the past 26 years how various healing tools and products do an excellent job dealing with and resolving many many many conditions. In defiance of common assumptions . Initially, I suggest that clients bring information I text to them to their medical practitioner, so the practitioner can read what each product or other tool does, and weigh in on the situation . I urge the client to talk with the medical professional about what we have reviewed in session, about the signs that arise when naturopathic tools are not working well, safely, and responsibly, and when standard pharmaceutical intervention is necessary. This is the wave of the future. Because no doctors really have the freedom at this point to hand out or write scripts for natural antibiotics. Not enough information is accepted yet. And those of us with a great deal of experience did not go to medical school for many years and acquire that training. Yet every single doctor in the world knows that it is a danger to prescribe antibiotics too much to any individual. Because as of now, each of us has only a limited ability to have antibiotics work for us. And we want to save that opportunity in the event that we are in dire straits. For this reason, its a wonderful thing to describe to people other tools, that they can utilize and moderate safe situations. The key is to identify and then cover the bases in an effective manner. For example, when people decide to use the herbs of my antibiotic support formula for chronic sinus challenges that spin out of control, with a script in hand in the event that in six hours they have not banished the symptoms, is an important experience. Continuing to use the absent show the infection is fully resolved is important also. No surprise. Learning what the origins of that sinus infection were is equally vital. And therein lies the essence of natural healing. Between too much waste in the body, usually from consumption of gooey, oily, creamy, garbagey foods, or exposure to inflaming, irritating inhalants, the lymphatic system gradually becomes unable to drain waste out of the sinuses. They becomes a nice, warm, stuck place for bacteria to grow and prosper . Taking the antibacterial herbs and watching, one hour after another, the symptoms subside, is an important experience. Learning that you shouldnt really take them all the time, and therefore its important to begin either changing your habits , and/or learn to take things that offset poor habits, to prevent recurrence, is holistic health treatment. The plumber does not have an electricians toolbox. In this case, the plumber doesnt even know really that there are electricians. If your plumbing is off, plumbers are great. But if you have an electrical problem, or your floor joist needs repair, you simply need somebody with a different toolbox. Learning to navigate the current political and sociological state of Western Medicine is important. To develop an understanding and perspective. To not get upset with the plumber. But to realize that its up to you to develop an informed, commonsense stance of responsibility, if you really want to provide yourself with good quality essential health care. And live in the world of great and wonderful health possibility.
Posted on: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 01:38:02 +0000