Natural Health and Healing - A Better Alternative?

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Are you healthy? Do you take prescription drugs? Have you heard the news about some prescription drugs causing dangerous side effects and even death? What about the cost of healthcare and prescripton drugs? <br><br>I was getting frustrated, our healthcare costs were going up every year and our prescription costs were also going up. Yes, I was very glad our health insurance, through my husband's work, was paying a lot of the costs; but our portion was creeping up and putting a strain on our budget. I am grateful for our insurance because our out-of-pocket expense would be much greater without it. But still, it was a strain. I felt there had to be an alternative.<br><br>I have always believed in taking responsibility for my own health. I also felt alternative therapies that were holistic/natural could possibly be an option; but I didn't know much about them and they weren't widely known. In my search for something better, I have come to believe that there are excellent alternatives to traditional healthcare. I found many of these alternative therapies are less expensive and don't cause the dangerous side effects of some prescription drugs. I have found many wonderful Energy Therapies, techniques and products that have saved me considerable money and I am very pleased to say, has enabled me to get off 2 of my prescription medications and the dosage has been lowered on the one I still take. My goal is to get off of that medication, too. What I really love about some of these holistic or natural alternatives is they are self help methods and they often work where nothing else does. I can now take care of many of my needs without ever going to see my doctor.<br><br>I became so fascinated with holistic and natural health that I became a Certified Holistic Life Coach and now do EFT Coaching. (I will discuss EFT in just a minute.) I also created a website to provide resources and coaching services to help others achieve a healthier body, mind and spirit.<br><br>Now, I would like to tell you a little about what I found that helped me and maybe you will find something that helps you, too. I have ordered them according to my preference. <br><br>EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) - EFT is truly awesome. It is a self help energy therapy that is similar to accupuncture but there are NO needles. Our bodies have energy meridians and those meridians can become blocked due to traumas, injuries, accidents, etc. These meridians can be cleared by gently tapping on them. I found EFT to be a very weird technique - really strange looking - but I was astounded by the results. For me, the results were immediate and permanent, most of the time. Sometimes I did have to tap several rounds; but most of the time, one or two rounds would do. I have used EFT on many conditions including pain from a sprained ankle, grief, headaches, stress, past emotional traumas, self-esteem issues, and so much more. The technique is very easy to learn. I found the hardest thing about EFT was coming up with a phrase (used while tapping) that would really hit home and make a difference. I now use EFT everyday. It often works where nothing else will and I try it on everything. EFT is easily self-taught and a free EFT manual can be downloaded on the website.<br><br>Aromatherapy - Maybe it's a girl thing, but I find Aromatherapy very theraputic. I love the different scents of the Essential Oils. There are woodsy scents, flowery scents, sweet scents and the list goes on. Some Essential Oils can be combined with others and create a totally new scent. When I want to pamper myself, I will use them in my bath. I will use a relaxing scent if I'm getting ready for bed and an invigorating or energetic scent if I'm preparing for my day. Sometimes during the day if I need to relieve stress, I will open a bottle and just sniff a couple of times. There are scents for relaxation, stress reduction, to energize, and there is one I use sometimes to suppress my appetite. I have found that Aromatherapy is a great way to be good to yourself. Some essential oils can be expensive but most are pretty reasonable and they last for quite a while. I have found them to be a good value for the money.<br><br>Meditation and Self-Hypnosis - Meditation and self-hypnosis are both very relaxing. I don't get the chance to meditate as often as I would like, but even 10-15 minutes a day works wonders. Meditation has helped me relax, reduce stress and helps me concentrate when I have a deadline to meet. Self-hypnosis has helped me sleep better, lose weight, retain information better and stay focused. Meditation and self-hypnosis were both difficult for me to learn. I wasn't used to relaxing so completely; but once I got the hang of it, I actually looked forward to meditating. When I have a really good meditation session, I have more energy and creativity. I seem to be able to get more done. I believe the meditation and self-hypnosis CDs and MP3s are reasonably priced.<br><br>I hope I have provided information that you will find useful. If you would like more detailed information or would like to see what else I have to offer, please visit my website. I have found that Natural Health and Healing IS a better alternative!!<br><br>Have a Naturally Healthy Life!<br><br>Joy Thompson

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