Alternative medicine, holistic therapy and health and wellness are becoming more and more popular. Find out what all the buzz is about on the insurance blog.
Growing up in Eugene, Oregon, I had early and frequent exposure to alternative medicines and therapies. As an adult, I continued to take vitamins and to be concerned about what I ingested and living a healthy lifestyle. But I never really understood the impact of health and wellness on my life until a few years ago.
Feeling sluggish, and dragging through my workday afternoons, working out and staying in shape was a daily struggle. Then something amazing happened. A very astute doctor said, “I think you might have food allergies.” I found out that I'm allergic to gluten, a mysterious mix of flour and water that permeated every boxed food in my pantry and almost every item in my freezer.
My “cure?” I had to eliminate the food allergen from my diet. Learn to respect and enjoy organic foods. The end result? I have more energy now. More pep. And I’ve seen a lot of other benefits too. The changes in my life have been amazing, and made me an organic food lover- and a believer.
In addition to doing yoga and eating organic foods, I’ve also started exploring alternative medical therapies in recent years, too. Massage therapy, visiting a reputable and trusted chiropractor every couple of months and taking herbal supplements have also helped my ongoing health and wellness. I no longer take antibiotics, and I haven’t been sick in years.
And I’m not the only one- Grocery stores that take a whole foods approach to eating; offering natural and organic foods and products are sprouting up everywhere in response to customer demand. Traditional grocery stores now offer organic and natural food and products aisles. Hospitals are changing their mindsets too, offering wellness clinics and midwifery services onsite.
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