Alternative health care

Anyone who follows my blog or knows me will agree that I am open to Alternative health care. I am a believer in acupuncture, massage, antioxidants, strange lotions, potions, green tea and yoga.


Next week I should be trying Reiki. I personally don't know very much about Reiki, other than I believe it has to do with our flow of energy.


I would never go against my Rheumatologist or try a treatment without checking with him. And, at the advice of my psychiatrist, I won't research each little symptom or possible side effect. They are my experts. If your doctors aren't your experts, that might be what you want to research and fix first.


I have said it before and I will keep saying it- we need to have an open mind if we want to feel less pain. We need to make lifestyle changes to be open to what you've read/heard about.


Okay, first off, don't believe in everything you read. Second, don't run out and buy something that your neighbor's aunt used and it changed her life.


If we are too easily swayed or too uptight we become hard to treat whether it be traditional and/or alternative healthcare.


I wish you and open mind and a pain free body.


peace and love,
sunee

alternative health care

I'm very committed to traditional health care, but I'm learning that it doesn't hurt to mix things up a bit with some alternative ways of healing.

I've been having weekly acupuncture sessions for about a month now and I have noticed some improvements in certain areas.

As for my Fibromyalgia I have noticed that I sleep better and my "brain fog" is a little clearer. I have a slight reduction in pain, though it hasn't taken any pain away.

As for my Sjogren's Syndrome I have had an increase in moisture in my body, which is like heaven for me. I have also had improvement in digestion and digestion issues.

Nothing seems to take all of my ailments away, but I'm learning to be less timid of other therapies than my rheumatologist can offer. I was afraid to try acupuncture because I thought the needles would hurt going in. They don't. Sometimes they tingle. The table is extremely comfortable and after the needles are put in I rest in a warm environment. It's relaxing but it often makes me sleepy.

I guess I'm learning to find ways to feel better so that I can enjoy my life more. I'm open. It's time to feel good again.

Feel good :)

peace and love,

sunee