| Some recent healthcare studies* suggest that | | | | deficit disorders? |
| alternative medicine is growing in popularity. One of | | | | Persons suffering from psychiatric problems like |
| the many reasons for this increase is due in part to | | | | bipolar disorder may also find relief from |
| the fact that most alternative healthcare therapies | | | | complementary and alternative medicine like Omega-3 |
| are often non-invasive, with little or no side effects. | | | | fatty acids. Because Omega-3 fatty acids are |
| For example, herbal medicine like St. John's wort was | | | | essential nutrients, researchers studied this |
| scientifically studied* in Europe, presenting positive | | | | supplement to determine its effectiveness on certain |
| findings for its effectiveness on the treatment of | | | | mental health conditions. With promising results of the |
| certain cases of depression. However, large | | | | (researcher's) meta-analysis, the future is looking |
| pharmaceutical company, Pfizer Inc., refuted these | | | | brighter for those plagued with depression or bipolar |
| studies by carrying out an independent study on the | | | | disorder; and alternative health treatment like |
| herb. The difference, though, between this | | | | Omega-3 fatty acids has the potential to play an |
| alternative medicine in comparison to drugs like | | | | important, complementary role in helping to treat |
| Prozac, is the potentially lethal side effects; which | | | | these disorders. |
| have made recent headlines in anti-depressant | | | | Intrigued by alternative medicine? You're not alone. |
| anti-anxiety drug lawsuits. | | | | Over 74 percent of US adults have used |
| Complementary and alternative medicine like | | | | complementary and/or alternative medicine* at some |
| acupuncture is also making leeway in the field of | | | | time in their lives. This is also one of the many |
| mental healthcare. In a small pilot study* carried out | | | | reasons why natural health and alternative healing |
| by researchers, acupuncture was used as a form of | | | | schools have begun popping up all across the country. |
| cognitive-behavioral therapy on patients suffering | | | | If you (or someone you know) are interested in |
| from PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). | | | | finding schools in alternative medicine, let professional |
| Interestingly enough, research found that | | | | training within fast-growing industries like massage |
| acupuncture may be effective in helping people, who | | | | therapy, cosmetology, acupuncture, oriental medicine, |
| have PTSD. | | | | Reiki, and others get you started! Explore alternative |
| Another form of alternative medicine, believe it or | | | | medicine [ programs near you. |
| not, is meditation. Studies* found that individuals who | | | | *Source: National Center for Complementary and |
| practice meditation are more proficient at recognizing | | | | Alternative Medicine |
| and processing information. Does this mean that | | | | Alternative Medicine for Mental Wellbeing |
| meditation gurus are more intellectual? No, it simply | | | | © Copyright 2007 |
| means that most individuals who practice meditation | | | | The CollegeBound Network |
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