In today’s era, people have started relying less on the chemical drugs and are looking for other natural substitutes which can come to their aid. This tendency of seeking out alternative medicine is also confirmed by the US National Institutes of Health.
Seeing this rapid shift towards unconventional treatments by the mainstream society, we have compiled a list of the top 10 emerging trends in the alternative medicine, some of which can be easily incorporated in your daily life.
Yoga, Tai Chi and Qi Gong
These three ancient forms of physical exercises have seen a rapid increase in the number of people practising them. People practising yoga in the United States itself has increased to 37 million in 2016 from 20 million in 2013.
Probiotics
Probiotics are an integral component of our day-to-day foods, and people are becoming more and more aware about them. These can be found in the most basic foods like yogurt. Probiotics eat the non-digestible carbohydrates, also known as prebiotics, present in foods like honey and bananas.
Melatonin
The use of melatonin in the adult population has almost doubled in a time span of 5 years (2007 to 2012). It is a hormone which is also produced in the body naturally and aids sleeping and fighting cancer. Some people also use it to deal with jet-lag and side-effects of quitting smoking.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a process wherein based on the patterns of energy flow in the body certain pressure points are identified and then pressurised with needles. It is known to reduce body pain and cure nausea, insomnia, headaches, depression and infertility.
Reiki
Popularly called as energy medicine, Reiki is a traditional Japanese practice of healing pain and reducing stress. It is completely natural and even suggested by some pathological doctors when the patient has low rate of recovery.
Roseroot
Roseroot is another traditional medicine used to increase the resistance in body and reducing depression, fatigue, and altitude sickness. Scientifically called as Rhodiola rosea, this medicine is readily available with all chemists.
Fecal Transplants
Fecal transplant is another trend which is on the rise in present times. In this process, fecal matter or stool from a donor is placed inside a patient using colonoscopy. This transplant can eliminate gut infections, cure diarrhoea, and reduce abdominal pain.
Fish Oil Supplements
Fish Oil pills are popular supplements which have several benefits including reduction in the risk of heart diseases. They contain Omega 3 acid which reduces the risk of arrhythmia and also reduces inflammation. Fish oil also improves the general immunity of the human body and may also contain Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
Cannabis
Cannbis can help in reducing the development of ALS, and helps in dealing with muscle spasms, weight loss, secretions etc. Some studies also show that it can treat glaucoma and prevent cancer from spreading.
Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil can be procured easily from any store in your neighbourhood. Some studies have proved that it is an alternative therapy for treating ALS and can boost the level of energy in body. When used for cooking it may also help in reducing cholesterol and killing bacteria in your stomach.
