WHY Natural Medicine and How You Can Benefit

The natural medicine paradigm differs from the medical paradigm in a number of ways. Both have value but are very different in their core concepts and philosophies. I believe it is important to review them because usually if someone wants to try the natural approach but their thinking and expectations are along the orthodox path, in most cases they are not going to be satisfied.

I believe it is worth noting that orthodox or allopathic medicine is relatively new. Before World War 2 there were more homeopathic doctors and herbalists in the United States than there were pharmaceutically oriented physicians. I find that most people are not aware of this. During the war there was a surge in chemical warfare research and development that was the impetus for drug development and marketing. There was a successful campaign to eliminate much of the natural practitioner population. Most people today don’t realize the the United States, before this time, had many of the world’s experts in herbal medicine. Using legislation, the popular press, and other means to sway public opinion were, and still are, being utilized. Today, however, there is an ever increasing interest in natural medicine. Why?

The emphasis in medicine is on disease. More and more people are realizing that they want more out of health care than just disease diagnosis. People are becoming aware that what they eat and drink, how they think, and how they move are extremely important to their overall health picture. The diagnosis and treatment of disease has been the primary focus of allopathic physicians for the past half-century, but it has some limitations. One, there is very little, if anything, done preventively. Waiting until late stages of ill health to implement therapy is expensive, especially when compared to the results.

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