The last two articles briefly outlined a few means of alternative healing. For those who are not well-accustomed to this field, it is good to eplore not only the "usuals" such as acupuncture, but the lesser-known healing arts as well. Choosing any type of treatment depends on knowledge of the options available.
Acupressure:
much the same as acupuncture except using pressure on the meridians' points rather than needles. Good option for those who fear needles. An offshoot of acupressure is cupping, which employs cups that cause suction rather than direct pressure. This stimulates the pressure point, nonetheless. Neither is recommended for pregnant women due to the pressure itself.
Sonopuncture:
another variation on the acupuncture theme that also, as in acupressure, does not use needles. Sound waves are the source, in this case, of the stimulation of points throughout the body. The sound can come from a tuning fork, Tibetan chimes, or even ultrasound.
Ayurvedic medicine:
orginated five thousand years ago in India; the name is Sanskrit for "the science of life". This healing method uses Indian herbs, yoga, and massage. The ayurvedic principle maintains that illness is caused by an imbalance of energies. To restore good health, these energies of the body and spirit must be returned to their natural balance.
Using the above methods, many people in the Los Angeles area, who cannot afford allopathic treatment for themselves and their families, could be helped to avoid illness and suffering. Those already in need of healing would find such modalities a far better option when money is an object. In addition, side effects, which can be devastating and potentially take lives in many instances, are a rarity with alternative healing. If you are unable to swing insurance payments, and in need of health care, you owe it to yourself to check out such valuable sourcs of medicine.
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