Go easy on the anti-bacterial soaps and hand sanitizers. Research has found they are having a reverse effect, making the body more susceptible to bacterial infections and illnesses because they prevent it from building immunity.
While religious and magical healing were common during the ancient times, Native Americans performed techniques which were rather advanced. For instance, infusions were used to speed up the birthing process and fetal positions were already identified.
If you have an illness that is caused by a virus (like a cold or the flu), antibiotics won’t help. They only work on bacterial infections. In fact, if you take antibiotics indiscriminately, bacteria can become antibiotic resistant, which is a big problem.
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine is a complementary approach to osteopathology’s whole-body wellness philosophy. It employs manual therapy to treat problems with the musculoskeletal system. While chiropractic has a similar approach, the two are not the same.
The primary care doctor is a vital member of every healthcare team. He or she consolidates all the elements into a single unit, maintaining records, so that everyone, including you, is on the same page.
GP’s can help you develop a strong preventive care program that combines diet and exercise along with regular medical checkups. Why preventive care? Because the adage is true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound cure.