Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Natural Approach

As I do still desire to be a pharmacist, I currently work in a very different place. I work for two chiropractors who believe in all natural health. I took a small break from the book I'm reading simply because a lot of the scandals going on throughout the drug world are exactly why my bosses stay away from it. So, I thought I would take a moment to explain a little about the natural side of healing from sickness with no need for prescription drugs.

Dr. Cretsinger and Dr. Cuhel both believe in natural health. They believe the body can heal itself from any disease or sickness and will repair itself back to health. It is shown everywhere throughout the office. Even our white board says, "Health is a natural phenomenon. No prescriptions needed." I've heard many times that the body has powers that not everyone knows about. They deal with patients who are struggling with a variety of issues such as autism, frequent headaches, sinus problems, digestion troubles, joint stiffness, back pain, and anything else that they might be able to help you with. As I have been told, as we take medications and get vaccinated we are actually hurting our bodies and not letting them run at their full potential. I do get adjusted from these doctors and do believe the body can heal itself, in some cases. Both the drug companies and these natural chiropractors are on the opposite side of the battle, while one tries to push as many drugs out as possible the other tries to stay away from any medication no matter what the case.
Some stories are interesting to hear as I sit at the front desk. I have parents share with me about how their children rarely get sick, have had a learning disability and are now functioning normally, and even people who have had serious issues such as seizures and those have stopped altogether. When you hear these experiences of the long time patients, it makes me wonder how that is possible. I grew up knowing the doctor knows all and you take the medication if you are told, it is there to help you. Now working here, it is interesting how just being around these people influence me. Of course I go to the doctor when I am sick in case it is serious, but I no longer believe that medicine cures all.
Don't get me wrong, chiropractors do use pills to help people. They are all organic and allergen free, such as dairy fee and gluten free. These medications are actually natural enzymes that help the body function better. As I have been there, I take probiotics that actually have come out in the main medicine market now to. They are very useful for helping any digestive problem. Other supplements they carry are omega fish oil, vitamin C and D, and many other digestive enzymes that can help a variety of issues. We sell a variety of supplements and they all seem to help, we have had to bad feedback. By taking these organic medicines on a regular basis like you would an antibiotic or prescription, it can help strengthen your immune system also. That is why people who regularly come in and take their nutritional supplements are rarely sick and see a positive change in their health. It seems odd to me how just something that is simply organic can change the outcome of people's health. I do believe sicknesses that are bacterial, like step throat, need medical attention and may require a antibiotic. Recently though, I think if you take health supplements regularly and see a chiropractor that you may be that lucky person that never gets sick or has anything wrong with them. As the doctors would say, the physicians are pushing drugs and not looking at any consequences. Prescription drugs are so normal to us that we never doubt when they are prescribed. It makes me wonder when I look back at all the prescriptions I have taken and all the trips to the pharmacy, were all those really necessary or is it just so they can make money? After hearing the chiropractors and learning the natural approach to the human body, it makes me question further why so many people are dependent on medications. Reading the current book I am, I can see why these companies would cause so much controversy. This may make people think twice about if you need that prescription or not.

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