5. Intro To/Examples Of Eastern Medicine
I realize that I had this prompt on my to-do list and was completely baffled. I am by no means the expert of Eastern medicine, I simply inhabit characteristics/ideologies and beliefs of some of what Eastern medicine practices and teaches. I would say that it’s important for my educational journey to look more into this into the future. With that said, I’ve had at least one request to share an intro guide to “Eastern medicine”. I’m speaking on behalf of this from a Western perspective, and more than happy to refocus the narrative to someone more advanced in these practices. With that said, here are a few ways that you can integrate either Eastern medicine or spirituality into your life. Know that from my perspective, this is about supplementation vs. complete disregard of Western medicine altogether. The future is all about integration bby ;).
These links are a SUPER BRIEF starting point. I just found them from a quick google, but I’ll direct you to looking into your own research. Ensure they are from credible sources.
My own perspective of acupuncture is the use or ability of a metal conduit to re-transfer energy throughout your body, particularly “stuck” at certain points. As a home-made method of redirecting energy, I use one of those “hair tingle” things (the ones with the metal spokes which you can buy off Amazon) and let it rest on my head. I immediately feel pressure relief and so much better, as I have a ton of blocked energy in the upper part of my body. Awkward, I know.
My biggest issue with no integration of holistic medicine, is not from the perspective that it’s natural and therefore it would be a “better” alternative. However if it’s just as efficacious then yes, that is the sentiment. But it’s primarily that it’s an extended supplement and offering. It costs little to nothing (depending on what it is) and is largely accessible to most people. The fact that holistic medicine isn’t more widely accepted is actually quite baffling. We as a society comprehend that a nutritious diet not only thwarts off disease, but helps and heals others, so why would individual plants and herbs not help and heal certain diseases and illnesses? The conversation could go on and on, but there are many “holes” in the the theory that this is “impossible”.
Finally, something I can speak to! I’m a certified Reiki master and although I don’t use it in my practice, I align with its core/central beliefs. As a student, as well as a client, I’ve had a lot of success with Reiki, in particular with strong Reiki practitioners. Although its results may be varied, I’ve had such extremely positive results from certain practitioners and sessions including release of physical pain as well as mental and spiritual. I’d absolutely recommend giving it a try if you haven’t gone before. Even I forget about it often, which is a shame. Now that COVID restrictions are loosening, no better time than now :).
Supplemental spiritual work:
A pretty large category which I consider to be meditation, mindfulness, psychics, mediums, past life regressors. Although everything is inter-connected at the end of the day, supplemental spiritual work is more directly related to your mental, emotional and spiritual state.
There are several other examples of Eastern medicine or traditional Chinese medicine. However, I’m not currently aware of any modalities which I’m integrating into my work as of right now. As I mentioned, I’ll keep an eye out and continue to educate myself on these principles. I’ll also go into these groups further down the line. As a summary, ensure that you’re working with licensed professionals regarding your health needs. These should act as a supplement, and not a replacement :).
