Big Pharm would like to rule the world, it seems. Pharmaceutical monopoly just isn't enough. No, they'd like to be able to control access (read profit from) every aspect of healing, including the healing potentials of your kitchen herbs. Check out this story to see what they're up to now... trying to pass a law that uses a devious blend of criminalizing supplements and herbal remedies as they redefine the term sales and the application of forfeiture laws to wrest still more control of health and healing from the people to place in the hands of those hungry for still more profit.
Disgusting! Better buy seeds for secret gardens now... while you still can. Heritage seeds, those not contaminated by genetic alteration or neutered by those who prefer seeds to be bought every season, rather than saved from a portion of what was grown.
Showing posts with label alternative medicine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label alternative medicine. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
We Took It To Heart...
Relaxing in the sunshine... it sounded so good to us after shivering in NY for so long that we loaded up the crew -- children, dogs, cats, birds, and a turtle -- and headed for the sun. We've left chilly NY behind forever and have set up in the high desert plateaus along the frontera. And, here in this lovely rural spot (you can click the picture taken by my brother for a larger view of our gorgeous sunset), we've been investigating the local flora and fauna and have a wealth of information to share about natural remedies.
Now that we've -- finally -- gotten home Internet again, we can return to blogging. Ah, what a joy!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Beyond Drugs: Pain Management Strategies
Chronic pain can suck the joy right out of life, leaving the sufferer physically miserable, as well as mentally exhausted and even depressed. For many, drugs just are not the answer, offering only partial relief or relief that fades all too fast, as the body becomes tolerant of the medication, demanding more and more, until finally the pain relieving medication no longer is effective.
Yet another set of recent clinical studies have demonstrated the value of a more integrated approach to pain management. As has been shown with back pain, for those suffering from some types arthritis, there is some indication that therapies that seek to increase and improve movement can be helpful not only for managing pain, but also for helping to prevent further injury.
Meditation has also shown promise to aid in the management of chronic pain, as well as its associated stress, anxiety and depression. While meditation is much more common in the Eastern part of the world, it is starting to become a much more mainstream concept here in the West.
Chronic pain is tough to live with, and all too frequently cannot be controlled by drugs alone. Exploring the possibilities of a more integrated and holistic approach can make a real difference in overall quality of life.
Yet another set of recent clinical studies have demonstrated the value of a more integrated approach to pain management. As has been shown with back pain, for those suffering from some types arthritis, there is some indication that therapies that seek to increase and improve movement can be helpful not only for managing pain, but also for helping to prevent further injury.
Meditation has also shown promise to aid in the management of chronic pain, as well as its associated stress, anxiety and depression. While meditation is much more common in the Eastern part of the world, it is starting to become a much more mainstream concept here in the West.
Chronic pain is tough to live with, and all too frequently cannot be controlled by drugs alone. Exploring the possibilities of a more integrated and holistic approach can make a real difference in overall quality of life.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Welcome To Natural Health and Alternative Medicine Information
My name is Sharon Secor and I am a freelance writer and single parent, which means I definitely understand the effects of the high cost of health care today. It was the high cost of care and being poor that pushed me into the study of natural health and alternative medicine many years ago, long before I became a single parent.
From there, I began to learn about the history of Western medicine, the dangers associated with many of the treatment and pharmeceutical fads Western medicine went through and is still experiencing, and the value – not only to the pocket – of learning about how to use herbs and other natural remedies. I also began to study nutrition as a means of achieving and maintaining health, as well as its role in fighting and healing disease.
However, I do not discount the value of Western-style modern medicine. I have three children that were born prematurely, two of which would not be here without the seemingly miraculous feats accomplished by modern Western medicine.
With this blog, my sister, Melinda Secor – who spent more than 15 years working in health care before she made the shift into freelance writing – and I plan to offer practical, useful information as we explore the issues and subjects associated with natural health and alternative medicine.
From there, I began to learn about the history of Western medicine, the dangers associated with many of the treatment and pharmeceutical fads Western medicine went through and is still experiencing, and the value – not only to the pocket – of learning about how to use herbs and other natural remedies. I also began to study nutrition as a means of achieving and maintaining health, as well as its role in fighting and healing disease.
However, I do not discount the value of Western-style modern medicine. I have three children that were born prematurely, two of which would not be here without the seemingly miraculous feats accomplished by modern Western medicine.
With this blog, my sister, Melinda Secor – who spent more than 15 years working in health care before she made the shift into freelance writing – and I plan to offer practical, useful information as we explore the issues and subjects associated with natural health and alternative medicine.
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