Why More And More People Are Turning To Alternative Medicine These Days
According to a 2015 report by the National Institute of Health (NIH), one in three Americans is using alternative medical treatments, including herbal supplements, probiotics, chiropractic medicine, yoga, and other popular therapies originating in Asian traditions. Statistics also show that this trend is on the rise as more and more people are seeking help outside of conventional doctor’s offices. The growing popularity of alternative medicine seems to stem from both a dissatisfaction with conventional medicine and positive experiences with alternative therapies
Dissatisfaction With Western Medicine
Insurance companies have a lot of control over what happens in a doctor’s office nowadays, and doctors are pressured to use their time as efficiently as possible. The need to fill as many appointment slots as they can in a day leads to uncomfortably long waits and brief, down-to-business consultations which often leave patients feeling that the doctor didn’t fully listen to or care about their concerns.
This kind of experience can decrease patients’ trust in their doctors. Holistic medicine practitioners, on the other hand, are able to devote a great deal of time and attention to each patient, building a supportive relationship and making each visit comfortable and relaxing.

Better Results From Alternative Medicine
While many conventional medicines and therapies work well to treat a variety of problems, there are certain conditions, and certain patients, that do not respond well to standard therapies. Many patients who suffer chronic pain, for example, get insufficient relief from prescription medications and turn to alternative medicine for help. While there is little scientific evidence available proving the benefits of such therapies, many people are persuaded by anecdotal evidence from others who have gotten successful pain relief.
Alternative Therapies From Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine includes herbal medicine, massage, exercise, dietary therapies, and acupuncture, a 3,000-year-old practice which is the most widely used therapy for pain relief. Practitioners insert fine needles into the body at specific points or meridians. Traditionally, the needles were believed to release blocked energy, which was considered the source of disharmony in the body.
Some modern practitioners associate the meridians with electrical energy, while others argue that the needles release endorphins, which help with pain. Regardless of the explanation, many patients at Satori find the therapy relaxing, painless, and helpful for a wide variety of complaints.
Alternative Treatments From Ayurvedic Traditions
Ayurvedic medicine originated in India, and a wide variety of therapies have evolved over the years. Patients turn to Ayurvedic medicine not only to treat specific conditions but also to improve their overall health and even appearance.
Ayurvedic medicine includes a wide variety of massage techniques, many involving essential oils, along with nutritional therapy. To learn more about Ayurvedic medicine and other traditional therapies, visit satoriholistic.com.
