Natural vs. Conventional Medicine? What are the Advantages?
My Dad’s reputation grew. In town he was the old-fashioned family doctor practicing what he and his classmates believed—the Hippocratic Oath—that they all took at graduation. "Do no harm; let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food." They strongly believed and practiced that. Their first regimen was good nutrition, exercise, and practical solutions; these were all part of their health protocols with surgery and meds administered only when needed. Oschner and my father knew the key to sound function was good liver health and the key to healthy structure was staying fit. To this day, the Oschner Clinic has the best record for liver transplants compared to the rest of the healthcare industry. Why? Well, one reason is that Oschner, like my Dad, championed a philosophy of
holistic healing that today might be called
alternative medicine or complementary medicine. They followed all surgeries and treatments with extensive rehabilitation and adjunct treatments including massage, exercise, and nutrition programs, embodying the practice of true
natural therapies. The result is their patients live longer and feel better.
For me, the dark part of the prescription drug industry is the big disadvantage of conventional medicine... Short-term use of targeted pharmaceutical drugs with life-saving surgery is excellent. Long-term use of drugs with routine maintenance surgery is not good. How does this all contrast with natural medicine? Let's look again at the statistics.
The advantages of choosing nature's pharmacy are clear. For instance, in 2015 reports showed zero deaths from using natural supplements, which include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbal remedies. Similarly, the thoughtful application of treatments like homeopathic remedies is associated with an exceptional safety profile. The use of whole-food, organic remedies and supplements stands in stark contrast to the dangers of long-term pharmaceutical use, keeping more in line with the Hippocratic Oath—Do No Harm.
Many practitioners in natural health will follow criteria laid down in certain traditions from herbalogical folklore, homeopathic medicine or from practices from some of the more famous American Naturopaths. This is all fine because some of these
natural therapies date back thousands of years. However, growing up in my father’s clinic and working in the lab, I take more of an empirical approach in my practice compared to other Naturopathic Doctors. I start out with the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), which gives me a more accurate baseline of biochemical activity in the client’s body. Then I know what I am dealing with in their physiology and mineral levels, plus any possible heavy toxic metals that are present.
So which is better? Natural or conventional medicine? I believe that for physical injury of the anatomy or structure of the body, that the conventional allopathic practice (in the E.R.) is king and trumps all other existing treatments... However, as far as physiology or function of the body when chronic conditions linger,
natural therapies should not be overlooked as a major consideration. Sometimes even chronic conditions might be better treated with the right
alternative medicine approach.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Alternative Medicine
What is the fundamental difference between conventional medicine and alternative medicine?
Conventional (or allopathic) medicine excels at acute care, trauma, and life-saving surgery, often relying on targeted pharmaceuticals. Alternative medicine (or natural health) focuses on the function and physiology of the body, utilizing methods like natural therapies, diet, and supplements to address chronic conditions and restore balance.
When is conventional medicine the preferable option?
Conventional medicine is highly recommended for physical injury of the anatomy or structure of the body, such as broken bones, severe trauma from accidents, or conditions requiring immediate surgery. In an emergency room setting, it is unmatched in its ability to save lives and mend structural damage.
Are natural therapies, such as herbal remedies and organic remedies, safe for long-term use?
According to the article, yes. Data from the U.S. National Poison Data System has historically shown zero deaths associated with the use of nutritional supplements, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal remedies. The use of whole-food, organic remedies aligns with the Hippocratic Oath's principle of "Do no harm," making them a safer choice for continuous, long-term health maintenance.
How does a holistic healing approach, like the use of HTMA, personalize treatment?
Holistic healing recognizes that each person is unique. The Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) provides an empirical baseline of biochemical activity, mineral levels, and toxic heavy metals in the body. This information allows practitioners to create a highly personalized regimen of diet and supplements that specifically addresses the client's unique biological needs, moving away from a generalized "one-size-fits-all" drug protocol.
What role do homeopathic remedies play in natural health?
Homeopathic remedies are one form of natural therapies mentioned as part of the safe, long-standing traditions in natural health. While the article focuses more on nutritional and herbal protocols, it positions homeopathy as another non-toxic treatment option that can be thoughtfully applied to address chronic conditions without the dangerous side effects associated with long-term pharmaceutical use.
Dr. Michael Rudulph Maxon, AKA Johnny Delirious, Laboratory Naturopathic Doctor, gives expert advice rooted in holistic healing principles, drawing on 40 years of professional experience in the health industry. He helps his patients recover and heal using food and Ancient Greek therapies, utilizing organic remedies that are all backed by modern laboratory science. He is unquestionably the only TRUE Addiction & Hepatitis A, B, and C Recovery Pioneer. Free of mood-altering substances (cocaine) since 1991, with no viral load or antibodies of hepatitis since 1994, and no cirrhosis since 1995. Nobody in his life—including doctors, friends, and family—thought he would live past 1992; they all said he was going to die. But, Johnny chose life, not death, and learned how to heal his body, mind, and spirit by developing new protocols with natural therapies, including the thoughtful application of homeopathic remedies where appropriate. For over 20 years, he has helped many others recover, including professionals like doctors, dentists, and lawyers, who prefer alternative medicine over chemical drugs or surgery to address the same conditions that everyone said were hopeless.
Contact Johnny for a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) to get the right diet, supplements, and expert advice, benefiting from his 30 years of experience in these specialized protocols.
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