Natural options can substitute medicaments totally?

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When the stress is very mild, it makes sense to stick to natural remedies. No need to ingest chemicals when it can be handled naturally. But then, in the case of severe stress, it makes sense to seek medical advice and then, stick with whatever medical advice one receives.
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Most medications can be replaced by natural ones, as long as you switch carefully. Don't stop taking your blood pressure medication cold turkey to switch.
Natural medicine is different, but people have done it for many, many years before thete were pills.
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Like most topics, I fit somewhere in the middle for this discussion. Growing up with a doctor in the family, I understand the effectiveness and safety of traditional medications and treatments, but having studied and gotten a degree in psychology (specifically in doing research into the physiology of the brain), I also believe that there are solutions to emotional and mental health issues that lie outside of the realm of chemicals and surgery. My biggest point then is that there should be a balance of both. Doctors, while not knowing everything, do know the practice of their trade well--and we can assume they wouldn't have spent that much time and money studying it if they didn't believe it to be effective! Thus, if an issue fits into the realm of chemicals and surgery, medication and treatment is the obvious answer! For issues that don't entirely fit into the traditional medical realm, other natural remedies are just as obvious an answer and should be pursued with the same enthusiasm! I believe that, regardless of the issue, a full and holistic healing process often includes factors within and outside of just the physical: social support, physical therapy, meditation and mindfulness, medication, surgery, massage, sun exposure, and other natural remedies that help to balance the natural processes of our bodies.
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In my opinion, the use of both natural options and medication is ideal for optimum health due to the fact that natural options are more preventive in nature while medication deals with the illness itself. Problems like side effects may arise from the use of medications due to the chemicals involved but in the end it's all about knowing one's body and the chemicals that can trigger off these side effects.
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I actually believe that natural remedies with meditation and yoga and others will be more beneficial than any drug.
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Alya17 wrote: 19 Aug 2020, 11:15 I think in the short term, I don't see natural methods being a good substitute for traditional ones. I feel that with practice and consistency, eventually the yoga and meditation will help enough that someone may be able to stop or reduce their medication. Perhaps, for a lot of people it's having to practice those natural methods without seeing immediate results that makes it difficult to stick to. They are complementary, however, and hopefully the natural will be a good substitute for the traditional once time passes.
Yes true. Natural remedies provide a much better effect if you are regular with these and integrate these methods as a part of your lifestyle. Alone, these do not provide much of an impact in the short term against a serious anxiety problem, but medications can provide you relief in a much shorter window. That is why mixing these up can be beneficial.
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Ada Ling wrote: 19 Aug 2020, 12:34 Each people is different. I would prefer more on the natural options. It might work for some people but it might has no effect other people. I thing it is hard to have a clear cut on which options to go. Sometimes you have to go with the combination.
It is true that at the end of the day, it is up to you, and the process you are comfortable with the most will help you get better quicker. But I think if properly prescribed medication will have a better effect even if you do not feel comfortable using medication rather than wuth natural remedies. In that way medication is something that heklps you much better thn natural remedies ever can.
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Yasmira_M wrote: 21 Aug 2020, 06:04 I actually believe that natural remedies with meditation and yoga and others will be more beneficial than any drug.
Yes, but in case you need need a much potent solution to a chronic level of stress, the natural remedy does not much of a short term effect as good as a prescribed medication would be at that point in time.
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It all depends on the level of stress one is in. If it's a mild case then natural option can work. But on a case where the level of stress is severe, both natural and medicaments should be implemented.
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Ada Ling wrote: 19 Aug 2020, 12:36
B Creech wrote: 03 Aug 2020, 12:09 I think if the natural approach is utilized early enough it can be the only treatment one needs. I would say you have to already be someone who practices meditation and natural ways of dealing with life. One can't wait until they are carrying so much stress they are overwhelmed to learn to apply meditation and other natural methods to their coping skills! Sometimes things can get so stressful we have to have medicinal help to cope with the anxiety.
Agree. In general (my observation), the natural way typically goes slow to cure. So we have to use natural method early enough to see the result.
That's very true! Once we start on prescription medications our body adjusts to those and it is even harder to switch to natural remedies.
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Aromatherapy involves using plant oils to produce particular scents that can be inhaled to relieve stress and calm down anxiety. Can we categorize it as a medication?
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I believe it depends on how severe the situation is. If it’s manageable that maybe natural options would suffice. But if it’s debilitating that it severely affects your life, then maybe its best to opt for medication.

Although It could also complement each other just like what you said.
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Could not agree more! Traditional medicines cannot replace yoga and meditation. But having said that, I think it depends on the situation. If a person does yoga and meditation from the beginning than he/she will definitely reap the fruits of it but if after the health damage the person starts yoga and meditation then in such case traditional medicine would be more effective and helpful.
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In my opinion i think natural remedies only works if the level of stress and anxiety is very minimal, however when it becomes increasingly high it is best to turn to traditional medicine.
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Well I believe that anyone can choose to use whatever option that is best suited for them. Trying natural methods however, can be detrimental because of incorrect use of these natural methods . I believe one has to consult first before trying either method so they can make educated decisions on which option to choose.
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