Weekly Topic Inspiration: Alternative and Natural Medicine

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   Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

   More and more doctors and insurance providers are beginning to look into, prescribe, and cover alternative and natural medicine. Does it work? What experience have you had with natural medicine or alternative medical treatments?  Share your knowledge on these subjects as part of this week’s Weekly Topic Inspiration challenge!
   
   Tips on writing Hubs on this subject
   1. Include references (and links) to studies; refer to specific details, and concrete data
   2. Supplement objective information with any real world experience you might have had with alternative medicine
   3. Share a balanced viewpoint (perhaps including a Table Capsule summarizing benefits and drawbacks of a certain method or treatment, or comparing an alternative treatment with a mainstream one)
   
   Search-friendly titles to consider
   When to Consider Homeopathic Treatment
   What do Naturopathic Doctors Do?
   When to Consider Holistic Treatment
   What is Complementary Alternative Medicine?
   Alternative Treatment: Benefits and Drawbacks
   Don’t have a particular Hub in mind? Here are some search-friendly titles to consider using:
   Reiki Treatment: Is it Effective?
   Are Reiki Practitioners Effective?
   Chakra Healing: Does it Work?
   Is Prayer for Healing Effective?
   Prayers for Healing: Do They Work?
   Light Therapy for SAD
   LED Therapy 101
   When to Get a Light Therapy Lamp
   
   To create search-friendly titles of your own, follow the steps outlined in this Learning Center guide.
   
   If you'd like to join in on this week's topic by writing a Hub, follow these steps:
   
   1)    Stop by this week's Weekly Topic Inspiration Question.
   2)    Click the green button "answer this question".
   3)    Click the gray button below the box (leave that empty) that says "make a Hub about it."
   4)    Give your Hub a very specific title, like Easy Summer Gardening Projects for Kids or Challenging Summer Activities for Teens
   5)    Create good quality original content that hasn't been covered before.
   6)    After you publish your Weekly Topic Inspiration Hub, come back to this forum thread and post a link to your Hub with a brief description of what you wrote about and why.
   
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      MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I wrote about how prayer is looked upon as an effective part of the healing process, titled "Is Prayer for Healing Effective?" Here is a link to the hub: http://marleneb.hubpages.com/t/325816

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         Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         MarleneB, this Hub is positively stellar. What a fantastic overview you've given- and I like how you're not preachy about it; you just provide a sound, compassionate introduction and useful information. The layout, links, image, and videos compliment your text splendidly. Brava.

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            MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Thank you, Simone. Mostly, thank you for feeling like it wasn't "preachy". My goal was not to preach, so your compliment truly warms my heart.

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      Austinstarposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      My favorite medical treatment of all time! http://austinstar.hubpages.com/hub/Mass … e-Medicine

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         MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Great information. I am especially intrigued by reflexology among the other methods you covered.

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         Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Cheers to that! And I agree with MarleneB. You've covered the subject very well!

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   cclitgirlposted 12 years ago

   This looks like a fun theme.  I'm really into alternative medicine...I'm going to see if I can "conjure" up a hub or two on this theme.    Thanks for the idea!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Very cool! I don't know much about natural medicine, so I hope to learn a lot from everyone's Hubs this week!

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   craftarrificposted 12 years ago

   How timely this is for me! I just had my first acupuncture treatment last week!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      How perfect!! Can't wait to see the Hub you write.

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   paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

   I just tweeted this thread. Watch the new writers roll in...

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      DianaLS516posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Here's a new writer! LOL My first attempt at writing to a given topic in the Weekly Inspiration Hub, and my second Hub post. I chose Hypnotherapy as it has helped me immensely, and the brain fascinates me. Here is the link: http://dianals516.hubpages.com/t/325f75
      Criticism welcome - be gentle. ;-)

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         MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I can vouch that hypnotherapy works. Your hub is very informative.

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   Anamika Sposted 12 years ago

   Alternative Therapies fascinate me too! I can easily write at least half a dozen Hubs on the topic without stressing my brain.  I have never written a Hub based on Weekly Topic Inspiration so far, so this would be my first attempt.

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      Anamika Sposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I have already written many hubs on chakras. So I picked the topic 'Chakra Healing: Does it Work?' so that I could link to my existing Hubs.
      http://anamikas.hubpages.com/hub/chakra … gnificance

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         MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         What an amazing discovery for me. I've never heard of Chakra Healing and Balancing Meditation until now. The video is the perfect accompaniment. I am so glad I read your hub - very valuable to me.

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            Anamika Sposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Thank you! I am happy that you found it helpful.

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         Anamika Sposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I published another Hub on Top 10 Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies that work ( http://anamikas.hubpages.com/hub/Comple … difference) giving the meaning and difference of CAM and types.

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   soni2006posted 12 years ago

   I am also in. This topic is surely a comeback for me. I have written 100 hubs on alternative/natural medicine at Hubpages. Now it's the time to write more as these hubs are converting well for me and are the highest earners for my amazon account.

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   Sherry Hewinsposted 12 years ago

   Thanks so much for the topic, here's my latest hub.
   
   Light Therapy for SAD

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      Sherry Hewinsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Oops looks like my link didn't work
      http://sherryhewins.hubpages.com/hub/Li … py-for-SAD

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         MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Good coverage of this form of alternative treatment. The pluses and minuses are good to know - very helpful.

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         MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         You did a great job helping us understand SAD and the treatments involved in controlling this condition.

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   realtalk247posted 12 years ago

   Dr. Oz always discusses alternatives.
   My opinion............the f.d.a. allows prescription medications to be approved and the doctor's push them on patients.  The kickbacks provided for prescribing drugs happens wrecklessly and usually ends up causing another negative effect in your body.  Then you are given a prescription for that problem, and the scenario continues. 
   Unfortunately very few doctors say hey, let's watch your cholesterol or loose weight and change diet to try and help you get off diabetes medication.
   The food is filled with preservatives and hormone's to speed up production.  Cancer seems to be taken over the country and the drugs, surgeries,and treatment centers continue to grow.
   Nature provides all remedies.

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   daisydayzposted 12 years ago

   Thanks for the inspiration again. Here is my hub on Crystal Healing for Pain Relief http://daisydayz.hubpages.com/hub/Alter … al-Healing
   
   It has made me think I could do a whole series around it as it is something I have been really interested in for years. Thanks - maybe keep an eye out for more tied into this one!

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      MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      This is an interesting topic that I think I will continue to follow. Thanks for the great information shared in your hub.

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    Rosyel Sawaliposted 12 years ago

    Hello! I finally posted mine...thanks for visiting! ^_^
    
    http://rosyelsawali.hubpages.com/hub/Is … e-Medicine

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       MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I learned about something I have never heard of before now. Excellent and thorough job. I enjoyed your hub a lot.

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          Rosyel Sawaliposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you for the kind comment Marlene ^_^

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    kelleywardposted 12 years ago

    I just finished my hub about Light Therapy for SAD Disorder. Did know that someone already had this topic http://kelleyward.hubpages.com/hub/Ligh … order?done

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       MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Wonderful coverage of an alternative treatment for SAD.

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    Emma Harveyposted 12 years ago

    I wrote about Reiki. My Mother in Law practices it and really swears by it!
    http://emmaharvey.hubpages.com/hub/What … -Treatment

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       MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       This is a very interesting concept. I am seeing the word Reiki for the first time through this forum. Great hub about it and the videos are wonderful visual accompaniments.

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    Athena Claraposted 12 years ago

    I am probably one of the few people who runs away from natural and alternative medicine! I'm not sure why...

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       Randy M.posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Natural and alternative medicine is more frequently about how to keep the body well.  If you are interested in maintaining a healthy body and methods of doing so, then understanding the reasons why you are running the other direction may be of importance for you.

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    CyberShelleyposted 12 years ago

    I have always been interested in the more mainstream alternative or complementary medicines, so I gave a brief description of them, trying to explain what each therapy believes.
    
    http://cybershelley.hubpages.com/hub/Di … l-Medicine

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       MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Nice coverage of other treatments available for healing. I am glad I read your hub to learn about some new and interesting forms of alternative treatments.

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    LensMan999posted 12 years ago

    I just Published a hub on " Benefits and Drawbacks of Alternative Treatments"
    
    
    http://lensman999.hubpages.com/hub/Cont … Treatments
    
    
    Share your experiences with alternative medicine

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       MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Great coverage of the various alternative treatments. Sharing - One of my alternative treatments is prayer.

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    Sherry Hewinsposted 12 years ago

    This is the hot topic on alternative health in California.
    
    http://sherryhewins.hubpages.com/hub/Me … o-Get-High

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       MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       A straightforward hub covering a topic that is constantly in the news here in California.

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    meloncauliposted 12 years ago

    Finished my article today. Great topic with lots of scope. Thanks Simone!
    http://meloncauli.hubpages.com/hub/Comp … n-Ailments

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       MarleneBposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Wonderful hub about natural alternative treatments. I enjoyed reading and learning about things I can do that won't cause negative side effects.

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    Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

    My word, you guys!! These Hubs are so good! This was a fantastic topic- and I've learned a lot from all of you!
    
    Our new topic is up. This week, we're talking about gadgets and personal electronics that have changed our lives for the better. I hope you'll join in!

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    Melovyposted 12 years ago

    I'm late again. This one took an age to get ready, hopefully it's worth the wait.
    http://melovy.hubpages.com/hub/Alternat … ts-of-both

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       EuroCafeAuLaitposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Me too - as my auntie used to say, better late than never:  "Magnetic Disk Therapy, a Method for Pain Relief":
       
       http://eurocafeaulait.hubpages.com/hub/ … ain-Relief

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Better late than never, y'all! These are awesome!

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