My son-in-law and I had a conversation about modern medicine vs. holistic health. Was one better than the other? Holistic health sets itself apart from conventional medicine because it focuses primarily on restoring balance and treating the whole body, rather than isolating the symptoms and diagnosing a specific condition. We both agreed that both practices complement one another and can coexist. Holistic health empowers people to take charge of their health and keep their bodies naturally strong while modern medicine takes care of the infections and viruses that the body can't fight off. Many medical providers are beginning to see the value of traditional techniques and holistic practices and are working to incorporate them into their treatment services.
The above list is filled with holistic practices that can be incorporated into everyday life. People need to prioritize their own physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health and for many, due to many reasons, that is easier said than done. It can be easier to take a pill rather than begin an exercise routine or adjust dietary practices.
When I signed up for Medicare, all of my doctors were covered under the plan I chose. I see a chiropractor once a month to keep my hips balanced and spine straight, but I have to pay for my visits because Medicare considers this a maintenance practice vs. treatment. Insurance covered my visits pre-Medicare. It is so frustrating because when my alignment is off, I am in pain, a pill takes the pain away temporarily, but it doesn't fix the problem. The chiropractic adjustment fixes the problem. The insurance and Big Pharma companies have the last word on what "they" think is the best practice. Rather than empowering people to take care of themselves, the insurance companies are fattening their bottom lines. They're the ones that need to watch their diets.
"Walking is a man's best medicine." ~ Hippocrates
I was an editorial reader on a book a few years ago on appealing Medicare denials of care, written by a doctor who became so frustrated at the denials of coverage, that he went to law school, and developed a practice of nothing but fight Medicare. The book was eye opening on how things get covered or denied.
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DeleteI do exactly the same thing. Medicare takes care of most things but I pay for my monthly chiropractor visits myself. I feel that if my back, hips and neck are lined up correctly, everything else works well.
ReplyDeleteEverything is connected and if one is out of whack, then all is affected.
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