6 Common Misconceptions of Holistic Home Remedies

6 Common Benefits of Holistic Home Remedies

De: MarTar Media

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Home remedies have been used for thousands of years, and were considered a normal way to treat injuries and illnesses. It was mostly a process of trial and error, trying different methods to treat a condition. For every success, there were many failures. But it was the only alternative ancient man had in these situations. In some societies, there were shamans or “witch” doctors who were the keepers of the healing knowledge that had been passed down from generation to generation. In others, there were healers, often women. They became quite knowledgeable about the plants and herbs which healed different conditions, and grew them in gardens which served as their apothecaries. The use of natural remedies is still popular in countries around the world, especially in India with its long history of Ayurvedic medicine and China where the practice of traditional medicine includes herbs, acupuncture, exercise, and cupping. Unfortunately, in Western societies, superstition dogged healers. In some cases, there was a belief that illnesses were a punishment for sinful conduct and that healing could only achieved by divine intervention. In these cases, healers, who were predominately women, were seen as witches. They were persecuted and, in many cases, tried and executed for their alleged crimes. Another development which dealt a devastating blow to holistic remedies, was the development of universities and professional schools during the Middle Ages. These institutions of learning excluded women as students, and at that point in history, women were the bearers of much of the knowledge regarding these long passed down remedies. As civilization advanced, so did our understanding of the human body. Medicine was now a science not a healing art or spiritual exercise. This reliance on scientific methods made home remedies seem old-fashioned and the purview of grandmothers. Invasive tests, prescription medicines, and even surgery replaced natural medicine. Eventually, we came full circle. Modern medicine, with its reliance on treating rather than preventing, became the subject of much attention. We were getting better at treating diseases but no better at helping people stay healthy in the first place. In fact, some of the medical treatments and prescription drugs were making people feel worse. The list of dangerous side effects on many drugs were alarming. And many people started to show interest in natural therapies and holistic remedies. Even still, there’s a lot of confusion about home remedies. Here you will find 6 examples of the most common misconceptions which prevent some people from trying a more natural approach and also 6 examples of the most common benefits of using holistic home remedies.