Why the heck would anyone choose alternative medicine? Why not just shut up and take the damn drug? Those are valid questions that are brought up again and again by almost all health professionals. They are taught that when a patient has an ache, they need to take a drug. Those chemicals work almost the same way for everybody.
So why should you choose to refuse pain, sleep or tranquilizing medication in favor of hypnosis or another complimentary therapy technique? (link to a post on this blog) While it is true that these treatments do work slightly differently for each person who uses them, they hold one huge advantage over most of the traditional therapies on the market.
In two words…
Side Effects
When you take a narcotic for pain, you experience a stomach ache. After you eat a tranquilizer, you feel off balance for several days afterward. A sleeping pill can make you groggy for hours longer than you want to be.
What if instead of having side effects, you could experience…
Side Benefits
You can feel good instead of bad after you complete a treatment for a primary condition. It’s true! Individuals who use hypnosis to relax before they go in for surgery report a lesser need for pain medication after they awaken from anesthesia. (not an aff link) After you come out of trance, you will feel comfortable, not sick to your stomach.
Do not be afraid to refuse a drug if you know you will not need it. Your brain and body will thank you.
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