03-13-2018, 05:40 PM | #23 | |
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To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, to throw perfume on the violet... is just fucking silly So many logical fallacies. For one, you are making argument from antiquity. Acupuncture being old and surviving has nothing to do with it being effective. Homeopathy has been around for 3 centuries too, still doesn't work. Wishful thinking. The problem with "alternative" medicine is that people stop regular treatment and get worse. A lot of times the process is irreversible. That's the harm! Alternative medicine has either been proven not to work or not proven to work. Do you know what we call medicine that has been proven to work? MEDICINE!
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03-14-2018, 03:11 PM | #24 |
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Short of "mechanical" medicine (surgery, partially things like casts and splints) what is it that truly heals? The singularly amazing power of the human body. Antibiotics kill off a certain percentage of the invaders, but ultimately the body cleans up the mess and restores the homeostasis.
So, should we harness the power of the body, via the mind if necessary, to cure? That may be EXACTLY what "alternative" medicine does, for a lot less, and with fewer side effects. I have never used acupuncture. I have used homeopathics. But I would not imagine that my mind is strong enough to replace my damaged islet cells and cure my diabetes, so I do still use "medicine" I actually prefer using terms like "complimentary" for those you refer to as "alternative" because I do recognize the power of mind over matter. |
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03-14-2018, 03:38 PM | #25 | |
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I agree the power of the human mind and design of the human body is extraordinary especially with something such as depression which is a chemical imbalance in the brain. Best medicine for depression is healthy lifestyle changes, full cleanses, and exercise and clean eating! The gym is like a free drug store, dopamine, serotonin, epinephrine all on tap at your disposal and they all contribute to a greater way of life and sense of self. I get high everyday, on weight at a time! Cancer is a whole seperate evil though! We ALL are born with the cells in our body, BUT exposures and sheer fate are the biggest factor to whether the devil rears its ugly face or not! Last edited by Performancedieselpros; 03-14-2018 at 03:43 PM.. |
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03-20-2018, 04:42 PM | #26 |
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I have tried acupuncture for depression before and I have seen some good results. I did feel a "flow" of energy but even if that's placebo there's something to be said about taking a few mins to lay still and relax.
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i dont know acupuncture is really helping or not but dont rush to quit medication for a while more, especially if you had a really serious depression and more importantly really try to figure out was that depression caused from your perception or attitude.. without changing things about you before you had depression rushing wont make things better..
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For me I get depressed when I don't have a challenge in life: ie when work is boring (no interesting projects) and no projects around the house. It kinda makes sense because I think we all need purpose. Curious to see if you guys experience the same.
I do agree exercise, eating healthy and talking to others all help but for me only do so much |
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