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764d

What kind of alternative medicine do you swear by?

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    • Jazzy78

      137d

      @luteallady you're supposed to dilute it in water

    • Kittygirl2419

      764d

      Apple cider vinegar for throat problems 110%

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      • ThickAndTired

        471d

        @Kittygirl2419 yessssss, I had uvulitis and the only thing that brought relief and some natural healing was acv mixed with sea salt gargles. ginger for throat problems too. amazing

      • luteallady

        456d

        @Kittygirl2419 good to drink it with a straw because it's really bad for your teeth

        • Jazzy78

          137d

          @luteallady you're supposed to dilute it in water

      • SalineTurnip

        455d

        @Kittygirl2419 ACV is the only thing that gets rid of sinus infections when I get them. Antibiotics don't do crap.

        • CaptainHolmes

          406d

          @SalineTurnip i use acv and garlic capsules for sinus infections.

    • dipin_dottie

      763d

      I've been taking 5-htp for awhile and it seems to be great if you don't over medicate.

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      • NelCat

        441d

        @dipin_dottie Does 5-HTP ever make you feel funny? I've been taking it at night...

        • Nal

          304d

          @NelCat Hey I saw u posted this comment 4 months ago, did u switch to taking it in the morning or still at night, also how had it been going for u I just started taking it I haven’t been keepin up with it well tho

    • Owlish7

      762d

      L-theanine and CBD hemp oil pills help with sleep

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      • signature_sauce

        472d

        @Owlish7 where can i get the cbd hemp oil pills

        • Iwantkoreanhotdogs

          434d

          @signature_sauce usually Amazon comes in clutch

    • Aubrey

      762d

      Acupuncture! Once a week, I go to, strengthen my immune system and raise my energy levels!

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      • CheleKelly

        489d

        @Aubrey I’ve never tried acupuncture but I do love when my physical therapist does deep tissue massage and I can’t remember what he calls the other one it really helps me get relief with my legs, hip and back pain.

        • RoseJay

          402d

          @CheleKelly the machine is called a tens machine they do help

      • Danal

        478d

        @Aubrey how long have you been doing it?

      • DanyGirl

        466d

        @Aubrey hi. I have been thinking maybe acupuncture wouldn't be so bad. I have major problems with my neck and neck. I'm going to try it. Does it really hurt??

        • luteallady

          456d

          @DanyGirl it doesn't hurt. It's just a little prick. The needles are so small. The relief is worth it. You'll feel it instantly.

    • Tami

      762d

      Medical marijuana

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      • kbaby2323

        546d

        @Tami can you get that for a tbi

        • katiaa

          535d

          @kbaby2323 absolutely

      • ulovr

        496d

        @Tami what she said

      • Raina.8

        487d

        @Tami I support this

      • Kittypanda10

        482d

        @Tami same!

      • nsiberian

        455d

        @Tami I wish I had that option

      • Catlady121427

        416d

        @Tami that is my go to as well

      • Something_Strange

        302d

        @Tami yeesss...

    • Alic77

      761d

      Wild lettuce

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    • Angie

      761d

      Twina is amazing!

    • Nimbus

      761d

      Surprisingly, I discovered the best alternative medicine for my migraine in this app! Someone here suggested to rub an ice cube on the temporal forehead during migraine, and it really works!

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      • Kreestale

        301d

        @Nimbus I've never thought of doing that before but I do have a cold face mask that I use sometimes when I get a migraine

    • Carolina

      761d

      Acupuncture helped a lot with my pain. I was very skeptical of basically every kind of medicine which isn’t mainstream or western, but it turned out to be a life saver

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    • WorldTraveler2000

      760d

      Chiropractic

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    • tinker

      759d

      chiropractic

    • Sillygoose47

      759d

      Cupping!!!

    • Thatchickenchick

      759d

      Medical marijuana 🙌

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      • Catlady121427

        416d

        @Thatchickenchick that's my go too as well

    • Mae

      758d

      LDN—low-dose naltrexone, massage therapy, chiropractic, alpha lipoic acid, anti-inflammatory diet

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      • FaithKay

        490d

        @Mae Absolutely...My life has changed since I've done this.. went of all my meds but 1. Lost weight and have hope for the first time in many years.

      • KitKat1450

        487d

        @Mae I tried LDN and felt horrible. I wasn’t in a place to where I could feel that bad so I stopped. I’ve thought about trying again now that I have more control over my schedule. How long did it take you either to get over the initial symptoms if you had any and/or to feel improvement from LDN?

      • PibblesandTea

        486d

        @Mae my Dr just rx low dose naltrexone, haven't started yet cuz my pharmacy doesn't compound. But it's good to know it's working for you

        • EDSdancer

          303d

          @PibblesandTea Belmar pharmacy in Denver compounds LDN if you’re looking for a place to get it. My specialist prescribed mine there because it’s the cheapest for my insurance, then they just ship it to me 👍

    • servicedogmom

      757d

      Essential oils

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      • brad117

        536d

        @servicedogmom nah fam, that is not good for you to ingest, or whatever

    • Chargie

      757d

      Chiropractic, bioresonance, and essential oils.

    • sunflowersoil

      757d

      Medical MJ for pain. For period cramps/health (because I have endometriosis: a blend of raspberry leaf, dandelion root, chamomile, lavender, ginger, turmeric tea. 🍵 We totally underestimate the power of plants I also just started chiropractic care Pelvic floor physical therapy also changed my life. Most women have stress on their pelvic floor.

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      • squidish

        489d

        @sunflowersoil 100% agreed!!!

    • Clancy

      752d

      I have gotten the most relief from Fibro with CBD oil and an all natural product call Fibro-Response by Source Naturals. No pharmaceutical has given me more relief.

    • AlwaysInPain82

      752d

      Kratom for pain.

      • Mik16

        430d

        @AlwaysInPain82 I have been looking into this, how do you use it? How has it helped? Where do you get it from a reputable source?

        • Nal

          304d

          @Mik16 u can either drink it or take in capsules or there’s tea whichhh I don’t recommend drinking it cus it is the most disgusting thing I’ve ever tasted so go with the capsules,, also I have found one rlly reliable website they have teas and capsules it’s called top tree herbs

    • Painsucks320

      752d

      Definitely Kratom Cbd 💕

    • Emma37

      751d

      Accupunture once a week for my chronic pain

    • IAmTired247

      751d

      CBD oils, Lavender, and RestEz for insomnia.

    • PharmTech93

      750d

      Weighted blanket.

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    • PharmTech93

      750d

      Also my TENS Unit is a life saver.

    • Bluebird

      750d

      Medical marijuana and chiropractic care

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    • Fibroteacher1107

      750d

      Marijuana nightly, massage therapy, epsom salt floats, meditation, cutting out stress from my life when I can.

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    • Morticia

      748d

      CBD ointment roll-on, CBD oil vape, and regular weed (mostly indica, saliva winds me up) all help either decreasing the pain or I'm basically stoned 24/7 and I'm not thinking about the pain.

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      • livvie361

        491d

        @Morticia when I was living in Maine that's what I was doing. If I wasn't getting actually pain relief I was stoned and didn't care

    • fallonsly

      687d

      Omega 3 fish oil has made it so much easier for me to function mentally. I have mast cell and am going to get tested for being bipolar. I can actually think. It's great

      • StrugglinMama

        488d

        @fallonsly how do u take it? Like is it a pill form? What mg? And what brand do u use? I overdosed nine months ago and my mental is horrible, anything that can help restore my brain to the way it was would be great

      • CreativC

        487d

        @fallonsly Thank you!!!

    • PugsSlugsSnails

      687d

      Weed

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    • radiantreeves

      687d

      marijuana!

    • Cbab

      683d

      Ashwaghanda, red ginseng, vitamin b complex, vitamin d, tulsi, kava kava root, lions mane mushrooms, cordecepts mushrooms, reishi mushrooms, lavender, mugwort, jasmine. Essential oils and herbs in general. Also I swear by crystal healing. My crystals make me so happy!

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      • StrugglinMama

        488d

        @Cbab what is crystal healing? How do u do it and where do u get the stuff to do it?

    • dannimarie

      683d

      kratom! Red strains being the best for pain and anxiety

      • StrugglinMama

        488d

        @dannimarie what is kratom?? Where do u get it and how do u use it?

        • Nal

          304d

          @StrugglinMama it’s a dried herb u can drink it or take capsules I recommend capsules cus it tastes horrid, but I found a good website called top tree herbs

    • dannimarie

      683d

      💕

    • Theglamwitch

      683d

      Medical Marijuana/CBD has been really life changing for me! If only insurance covered it though cuz it is expensive

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      • CreativC

        487d

        @Theglamwitch great idea!!! This is next level hopefully! What do we have to do to get insurance to cover it faster? Petition?

      • JoJo71

        478d

        @Theglamwitch first I have to get Kansas to legalize it! Still can't use it even medicinally. Sucks!

    • Puplover

      682d

      Omega 3 fish oil for certain adhd symptoms, peppermint essential oil for migraines, & coconut oil for oral & skin health

      • StrugglinMama

        488d

        @Puplover what brand coconut oil do u use? How do u use it? Does it help with wrinkles?

    • lillypod21

      682d

      I do Cinnamon for my diabetes and I use essential oils.

    • Morticia

      681d

      Weed

    • Sam8908

      681d

      O like the delta 8 hybrid pens for my mental health issues

      • StrugglinMama

        488d

        @Sam8908 what is a delta 8 hybrid pen??

      • CreativC

        487d

        @Sam8908 that causes my meds to build up in my system & I become psychotic... No med interaction issues w weed tho 🤗

        • AngelVII

          482d

          @CreativC weed isn't legal everywhere. The Delta 8 pens are more accessible and a safer option legally for many people. Additionally there just aren't any studies backing up your claim. A small number of THC pens were linked, years ago, to popcorn lung issues. That was caused by very specific ingredients that have since been banned. No such studies for the Delta 8 pens have been conducted to my knowledge. Im a mother and my husband has a government contract job. Being in possession of marijuana is too high risk for our family despite having a perscription for it where I lived before. But the Delta 8 pen I can purchase totally legally from the convenience store down the street and it provides very similar relief with none of the risk of legal ramifications. I agree with you that marijuana in its natural form has no known side effects and much higher efficacy, but its simply not an option for everyone. Please don't join the smear campaign against Delta 8 without really understanding it. Its the only alternative for some of us and has brought a significant deal of relief to my pain over the last couple years. I can continue functioning on my bad PCOS/adenomyosis flair up days because of the pain relief Delta 8 has given me.

        • Starlightie

          406d

          @CreativC This is quite literally impossible. Delta 8 IS weed. Marijuana contains 10 levels of THC known as "deltas". The level you typically find in medical grade is Delta 9, which is what the marijuana laws restrict. Delta 8 THC is just low enough to be legal but high enough to feel almost indistinguishable from Delta 9 and up. The claim you're making that you get med interactions from Delta 8 isn't even arguably false, it is 100% false. Delta 8 is simply a different strength level of THC. It's definitely not for everyone, but don't spread misinformation just because you don't like how it makes you feel.

    • Mee123

      681d

      Me to!

    • TroubledMD

      680d

      Make yourself some catnip tea it sounds crazy but it has a relaxing effect similar to marijuana and in turn it alleviates some inflammation and so some pain also goes too it's not like knock your pain out and gone but if you don't have a medical card for marijuana and don't wanna break any laws that may or may not be present where you are from then it's an alternative hope it helps you out

    • Eastcoaster

      680d

      Cbd

    • PrettyHate

      679d

      I don't if it worked, it wouldn't be alt medicine, it would just be called medicine. Evidence based only for me. #Science

      • CreativC

        487d

        @PrettyHate different things work for everyone, and some things considered by some to be in the alt medicine category are actually backed by multiple studies. :) like Sweet Mary Jane

      • AngelVII

        482d

        @PrettyHate sometimes there just isnt enough motivation to do studies. Who does studies to determine the efficacy of different medicines? Largely, pharmaceutical companies. Now if Im a pharma company, what am I going to do if I discover that dandelion tea has promising anti inflammatory properties? Make a pill from it that I can sell and never tell people where I got that property in my pill from. Every pharmaceutical drug is made and derived from plants, minerals, animals, and other things found in the natural world. Alt medicine is about finding the plants/minerals/etc that pharmaceutical medications are derived from and using them in their unprocessed state. Its like eating whole foods instead of processed foods. The pill is more pure and therefore, often more effective because of its processing, but the natural stuff still has value, especially when you are unable to afford the pills, but you can go to a field down the street and pick a bunch of dandelions. I would NEVER advocate a person use alt medicine in place of medicine that is backed by peer review and well conducted scientific study. Ever. Science first. BUT As a person with pretty severe chronic pain, I can speak confidently that many "alt medicines" DO have value. Marijuana- good for pain, insomnia, nausea, appetite stimulation, stress, and a myriad of other stuff. Best jack of all trades medicine on Earth. This is the hill I die on. Hot epsom salt bath- good for its anti inflammatory and muscle relaxing properties. Ginger root- the number 1 prescribed anti nausea in recorded history. Also, I can't remember for sure, fact check me, but I *think* has anti inflammatory properties as well. People have been using ginger as medicine forever. Verified treatments from qualified medical professionals will always take priority for me too. But please don't completely dismiss the medicines found in their natural and unprocessed forms. Sometimes they're the only medicines people have access to because they can be found or grown in your own backyard. Pills are expensive.

    • fallonsly

      679d

      I wouldn't say it's alt med. But diet is very important. Look at what your disease does. Not symptoms but if it releases anything. Like my mast cell releases a lot of things in masses. I've noticed I feel a lot better after I introduced pineapple and dark chocolate because they have natural inhibitors. (I do take medication. A lot. But they only do so much.) Foods can also help your meds work better. But ask your doctor. I know many people can't eat things like grapefruit with their medication. So be careful.

    • Steph4545

      677d

      Despensary weed and cbd oil

    • Brandan

      677d

      100% sativa cannabis for ADD Primarily Inattentive.

    • Blb0116

      676d

      Chiropractor. Massage. Acupuncture. CBD. Essential oils diffused, baths, etc. Herbs in food and teas. Anti inflammatory diet. Detox baths (use Indian Clay it’s Calcium Bentonite Clay which draws out toxins. Get the brand Aztec Secret). Liposomal Glutathione. TRS spray!

    • Jih

      632d

      Cbd, Ashwaganda, nettle tea, skull cap tea, lions mane mushroom powder, mushroom supplements, ginkgo, Epsom soaks

    • Fibrofrog

      632d

      Acupuncture

    • CatMom815

      632d

      Marijuana helps so much.

    • Matilda

      632d

      doTERRA

    • Samsambinks

      632d

      Acupuncture! Weed and crystals

    • Basil

      632d

      Mushroom microdosing saved my life. The blend I take includes lions mane, chaga, reishi, ashgawanda, turkey tail, niacin, and a subperceptual amount of 💫 mushrooms 💫. Cannot recommend it enough. Mush love. 💕

      • livvie361

        491d

        @Basil chaga is so good for inflammation

        • StrugglinMama

          488d

          @livvie361 what is Chaga??

      • Situpdown

        478d

        @Basil what is it called?

    • Journey

      632d

      Chiro, essential oils, fascia rolling

    • bedbug

      632d

      medical marijuana it helps with a lot of my issues:)

    • Jitters

      632d

      Cannabis, lions mane, reshi, ashwaganda, dandelion root, echinacea, essential oils and massage.

    • glutenistseacow

      630d

      Valerian root tea for sleep, it knocks me right out. Electric heated neck wrap and peppermint massage oil for neck and shoulder pain, it also helps me relieve tension and fall asleep.

      • livvie361

        491d

        @glutenistseacow I used to use valerian capsules for sleep, as I got older it didn't work anymore even when I doubled the dose

    • lostinspace

      629d

      Ketamine

    • Painsucks320

      608d

      KRATOM definitely pain relieving

      • StrugglinMama

        488d

        @Painsucks320 ur the second person I've seen comment kratom... What is it??

        • libby4pandas

          471d

          @StrugglinMama it's a legal plant that has opioid like properties. You can buy the capsules at most cornerstores and bars at least where I'm from you can.

        • ac3rSaXon

          470d

          @StrugglinMama just be aware of Kratom & it’s ability to become addicting. It attaches to the same receptors as opiates/opioids, & thus can be abused. This also means that the more you take, the more tolerance you build, you have to take more, & so forth. I have heard good things about what it can do for people— pain, addiction, etc. Just be sure to do your diligent research, as with anything :)

    • Samsambinks

      607d

      How do I drink the apple cider vinegar and what kind of throat problems

      • Denotchka

        482d

        @Samsambinks Look online for a free recipe book.

    • Hale

      607d

      cbd for anxiety and epilepsy

    • Remkle

      607d

      Reflexology

    • Arm21190

      606d

      Cannabis for sure.

    • Mommabear86

      605d

      My oils

    • Junemarie

      605d

      Lions mane mushroom tincture. And cannabis

    • Noni

      605d

      CBD Oil 2400 dropper full a day and sometimes more if I’m really hurting. I wish I lived in a state where it was legal.

    • PugsSlugsSnails

      603d

      Thc

    • Wildcat

      589d

      My neurologist said to use medical marijuana. You need to have a doctor to ok it. Find a dispensary and they have different thing for different problems.

    • Doglover25006

      589d

      Acupuncture and methyl folate

    • Ado

      570d

      I spend most of my day being just high enough to function but not enough to sleep (also I don't drive due to seizures) weed gives me to artificial energy to get done what needs to get done then I can crash and the weed ebs the pain

      • Wetmokakisses

        486d

        @Ado me too

    • feellicks

      570d

      microdosing weed. cbd balm. massage therapy. light therapy

    • jdubz

      570d

      medical marijuana, massage, chiropractic care

    • Lilac777

      570d

      Cbd, not just like edibles but like using soaps and lotions with it. As long as your cbd has no thc you don’t get ‘high’ and you should pass drug tests. If it’s legal for you to use go for it! I personally like edibles (it’s just safer than smoking and you still get the benefits). I don’t agree with daily use (even tho let’s be honest sometimes we feel like we need that 😅) cbd has helped me with pain, depression, anxiety, and more. I didn’t realize how many muscles I tense up until cbd helped me loosen them.

    • greykillets

      570d

      Shrooms

      • Starlightie

        406d

        @greykillets been trying to figure out how to get my hands on them

    • Underlighet

      569d

      idk if vitamins and supplements count but here’s a few: Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Fiber, Ginger tea, Rasberry tea, Lemongrass tea, and Chamomile tea

    • Underlighet

      569d

      also heated abdominal massager

    • Noni

      569d

      Eating healthy! Staying away from sugar and inflammatory foods.

    • Janet27

      569d

      How much L-Theonine

    • Fatimeh

      569d

      ❤️

    • l_laurenthomas

      569d

      marijuana tbh

    • brownbear

      569d

      CBD CBD CBD !!!!!

    • Chel

      568d

      Yoga, meditation, heat, marijuana

    • Ari22

      568d

      Naps, hydration, and cutting ppl off

    • ToeKnee

      568d

      Acupressure AKA shiatsu massage. Shiatsu self-defense as well

    • jammor

      566d

      Marijuana and delta8 vape cartridge.

      • StrugglinMama

        488d

        @jammor ur the second person that has said something about delta 8 vape ... What is it?

    • vlynz

      566d

      asmr is really helpful for my mind to relax or to fall asleep! not necessarily meds though haha

    • Ari22

      566d

      1) Hydration 2) Sleep 3) Dancing 4) Adequate poops

    • Janet27

      566d

      It’s impossible for to sleep when im in pain

    • Sigil

      566d

      Marijuana. CBD. Delta-8. Accupressure Mat. ❤️❤️❤️

    • Janet27

      566d

      I can’t do mariguana not do I want to

    • LittleBear

      566d

      Weed

    • Janet27

      566d

      Same. My job is completely against it

    • Vahyra

      566d

      For anxiety and mood balance- Ashwagandha. Probiotics for several things. Gut health can affect so much in physical and mental health.

    • Vahyra

      566d

      I should add mediation, or other forms of awareness and mindfulness.

    • Kairi

      566d

      Marijuana 💕💚

    • RJ86

      566d

      Liquid vitamin D & B12

    • jolyne

      566d

      chiropractics, massage therapy, a diet full of veggies & fruits, cbd lotion & oils, vitamins & supplements, cold/hot packs, yoga, LOTS OF WATER... i could go on forever!!!!

    • SciaticSorrow

      561d

      Alcohol

    • KateTheGreat

      561d

      Acupuncture for most everything. Apple cider vinegar for my acid reflux . Medical marijuana for insomnia and general ennui.

    • Nettie98

      560d

      Medical Mary Jane 💜

    • MissMatched

      557d

      L-methylfolate!!! For mental health. TMS which is not a medication but a treatment to reduce traditional western meds

    • feellicks

      557d

      Epsom salt for abscesses, neti pots, and weed. I do also listen to binaural beats and do acupressure but those work sometimes. Epsom salt and neti pots take some time to get the technique down right but they work wonders if done properly

    • Unknown

      557d

      Aheh, weed

    • anxiousdude95

      557d

      Kratom for pain, weed for PTSD and depression. Oh, and what's interesting about Kratom is it helps ADHD... That's how I knew I had it before I got diagnosed.

      • StrugglinMama

        488d

        @anxiousdude95 what is kratom? Where do I get it? How do I use it and how much?

        • JinMar

          474d

          @StrugglinMama it depends on if it's legal in your state. I get mine from a local vender but they do have stores online to

    • fiction.finatic

      547d

      Each morning, I drink 1 Arbonne Fizz Stick which contains 40 mg natural plant caffeine. It takes away my morning headache, grogginess, and fatigue. I've been doing this for 2 years and it works everytime. I recommend buying them on eBay because they are expensive

    • mitrite

      547d

      tea and sleep

    • Somi

      534d

      Pot gummies Supplements in prescribed high doses to treat different DX.

    • Aurora137

      534d

      Medical Marijuana

    • Sifu

      532d

      Chinese medicine qigong tai chi

    • Victorious

      530d

      Thc

    • pinedam31

      507d

      Plexus supplements

    • Lizherrera_22

      498d

      CBD oil

    • Natdacat

      496d

      Weed and sometimes psychedelic mushrooms. Painkillers definitely help but they are bad for you and doctors don't like to give them out.

    • Aliens_And_Glitter

      491d

      Daily vitamins, magnesium supplements, and American ginseng supplements.

    • Mamabigbear

      491d

      Medical Marijuana has definitely been a godsend for me. I used to not believe in the benefits of it. Grew up in a cop family. My husband uses to help his after effects from his stroke. My pain has lessened and my flare ups only are bad when there is a combination of tiredness, stress, and food issues. I don't think I could go without it. I use gummies instead of smoking.

    • LonelyInKC

      491d

      Devil’s Cabbage

    • BestieBet

      490d

      Acupuncture, neuro feedback & HBOT

    • kem

      490d

      Is the acupuncture good for Fibromyalgia?

    • Xavier_c

      490d

      weed mostly tbh

    • aries02

      490d

      literally any skin issue i will try coconut oil or tea tree oil first

    • IndigoBro

      490d

      Weighted blanket. The purring of a cat. The process of making a cup of tea, whatever is your favorite kind. Massage. Movement therapy I had a professor once say: If your pain is mental, address your physical health. If your pain is physical, address your mental health. I like it because knowing the two are connected, sometimes it’s easier to control the one that isn’t causing us so much pain.

    • Btasha21

      490d

      Cbd is the only thing that doesn’t mess with my body/ give me side effects while also helping my anxiety

    • Rebe

      490d

      I do magnesium. It helps to calm the muscles.

    • shadowmyth

      490d

      Meditation, marijuana, micro dosing

    • Hannanicole

      490d

      CBD pills for pain Magnesium lotion for muscles cramps and sleep Chiropractor care 1000% changed my life Apple cider vin for GERD

    • squidish

      489d

      MJ !!!

    • AlyWare

      489d

      Yoga, marijuana, pool therapy, and ice/ hot compresses, and topical pain reliever as well as over the counter and prescriptions that supposedly help with relief. But , I don’t get much relief from anything so I continue to try to manage all the symptoms.

    • goobieboobie

      489d

      Medical marijuana

    • poodlelover28

      488d

      Marijuana! It helps my chronic pain, my anxiety, my depression, and it helps me sleep!

    • pumpkinspice

      488d

      CBD, ASMR, Massages

    • StrugglinMama

      488d

      I need to find something... I am miserable day n and day out... I'm so tired of being sick

    • JAY789

      488d

      I had my doctor tell me that he thought I would be a good candidate to try cbd but I don’t know where to go to get approved for it. I live in lehighton Pennsylvania with my parents and my animals. I would really appreciate it if someone could please let me know.

      • lilmomma782

        479d

        @JAY789 there are lots of CBD stores and u don't need anything just go in there or there's a website you can get medical marijuana card.

    • dollipop

      487d

      Hirudotherapy for chronic inflammation

      • lilmomma782

        479d

        @dollipop hydrotherapy?

    • KatsKickingIt

      487d

      Gummies at night and CBD lotion during day.

    • Harvey78

      487d

      Matcha green tea

    • Cvprisun

      487d

      weed. duh!

    • Wetmokakisses

      486d

      Medical Marijuana 💜💜💜

    • Nicolie

      486d

      Weighted blanket has helped quite a bit with my anxiety.

    • mydragonmoon

      486d

      Cannabis and Massage

    • Lethean

      486d

      Sound therapy

    • Bethyko

      486d

      Homeopathic

    • MiloSunshine

      486d

      L-Theanine, music, ESA

    • jaybeejb

      486d

      Kratom helps with chronic pain. Phenibut works for muscle spasms.

    • jaybeejb

      486d

      you don't need a prescription for CBD. You can buy online.

    • PurpleMage

      482d

      For me the Alpha Stim has been a game changer

    • Keelee

      482d

      my whole family agrees 😂

    • coffeeblack

      482d

      Weeeeeeed

    • iSleptAllDay

      482d

      I don't know if this would be considered alternative, but adding high omega 3 fish oil to my diet has helped my mental clarity immensely!

    • Lilly1

      482d

      Not exactly medicine, but ASMR. It helps me with falling asleep and calming my racing/intrusive thoughts.

    • X1badmamaX

      482d

      medical marijuana

    • ctmloml

      481d

      i definitely recommend weed/THC for PTSD symptoms 😶 it helps me process the thoughts and emotions whenever they pop up, and sometimes they pop up for no reason besides my own overactive brain

    • Wolfy96

      479d

      I wanna try medical Marijuana but everyone is saying no

      • Nal

        303d

        @Wolfy96 try it it helps a lot of people it’s not for everyone but it don’t hurt to try

    • ch4r1i3333

      479d

      nicotine

    • MaeBea

      479d

      Sooo many icepacks. Neck pain? Ice pack. Heat troubling PoTs? Ice pack. Got a migraine? I have one shaped like a hat! I swear an icepack on my pillow has helped me sleep better than whatever drowsiness my medication is causing by the end of the day.

    • lilmomma782

      479d

      Cbd

    • purplepancakes

      479d

      Medical marijuana

    • Woodstock419

      479d

      Pcilobyn mushrooms have saved my life

      • Starlightie

        406d

        @Woodstock419 How do you get it?

    • Tiyanna

      478d

      CBD is great

    • MaeMae888

      478d

      Medical marijuana

    • Lucas.exe

      478d

      Cats

    • IntentionallyBlank

      478d

      …crystals…

    • Soskae

      478d

      Therapy animals. If you feel better you’re more likely to get better. Having something to force me to be active and live a healthy life mentally and physically gives me a purpose and I do it because I care for them more than myself.

    • CSweet94

      478d

      Medical Marijuana and Magic Mushrooms OCCASIONALLY. ✌️💚

      • Nal

        303d

        @CSweet94 I wanna micro dose soo bad, I’ve done acid never shrooms tho but like I don’t even kno where to get shrooms, I meann I do know lol but I don’t trust it especially with fytnal running around, I wanna get it from like straight from the source, but I don’t live around cows

    • Physics_PhD

      478d

      Alternative medicine isn't medicine elsewise it would be called medicine.

      • Nal

        303d

        @Physics_PhD well it is medicine in a way more natural, being alternative cus it’s not from big company’s that’s processed and has additives

    • linnynae

      477d

      Maca root for low libido

    • Monkeyfuzz

      477d

      Medical Marijuana

    • mustardseedfaith7

      477d

      ❤️marijuana

    • Nrd

      477d

      CBD for anxiety

    • lawrah

      476d

      Kratom

    • AzabethSiege

      476d

      MetanX, it's a natural blend to help with nerve pain

    • NonbinarySlytherin

      476d

      Not medicine exactly but the Mediterranean diet has done wonders for me.

    • kaandropemoff

      475d

      THC 🙏

    • LunarQ

      474d

      Medical marijuana

    • pvnkg1rl75

      474d

      Delta 8

    • Lornamae

      474d

      ✋TeDivina tea...blessedhearts.vidadivina.com

    • Lornamae

      474d

      Along with natural pain med...Ouch

    • JinMar

      474d

      Kratom❤️❤️❤️

    • PandaWuver

      474d

      Gabapentin for OCD and anxiety

    • Elay

      474d

      Marijuana 100%!!

    • Amanda19

      474d

      I sometimes take CBD gummies for pain

    • chronicchemist

      474d

      Medical Marijuana was the only thing that helped alleviate endo pain before surgery

    • LadyTauriel

      473d

      Cannabis

    • Max.Elliotte

      473d

      Medical marijuana. It has has literally helped me so much with anxiety and depression

    • Lew_Bear

      471d

      Medical marijuana and (careful) exercise

    • jmr2191

      471d

      None. Alternative 'medicine' is not medicine.

    • Hortense

      471d

      Honestly, cannabis. 🤗

    • JessDeBo

      471d

      I had a great experience with acupuncture.

    • Mimzy

      471d

      I really liked St John's Wort for depression but I can't take it with my meds as it reacts with many ssris and mood stabilizers. But definitely a good one to check out if you aren't on meds that it will interact with.

    • depressedunicorn

      470d

      Mercier therapy! It started my period!!!!

    • Keikochan

      470d

      Mary J🙌

    • LadyTauriel

      470d

      Medical marijuana, hands down.

    • Insane_Llama

      466d

      Sounds wierd, but lettuce water. Boil lettuce for about 5 minutes, strain it, and drink. Not an enjoyable tase but an amazing sleep

    • AsianSunshine

      466d

      St John's Wort, Ginseng, Chamomile, Passion Flower

      • Willow15

        441d

        @AsianSunshine be careful with st John's wart! It interacts with a lot of medicines

    • AsianSunshine

      466d

      Tapping for stress in body, acupressure points

    • Artemis1995

      466d

      Herbal teas

    • nightqueen

      465d

      I just got my medical Marijuana card. Haven't used it yet though. I have anxiety and trouble sleeping, any suggestions on a type for this?

      • murdermittens

        296d

        @nightqueen like a strain? I can help if you would like to chat. I understand the anxiety bc I still can't go in.

    • TyeDarkSoul

      465d

      Sleep

    • bull

      465d

      Heck yea it works it helps with sleep but smoking the herb is better than pills I used to take meds till I was 16 and I'm almost thirty now

    • SkylerRose

      465d

      Meditation and music. Sorry, even though weed helps many people, I've seen the bad side of smoking it for mental health.

    • Bi_Bi_Birdy

      464d

      I’m not sure of this counts as alternative medicine, but like, if you are able to get a full nights sleep every night (like 8+ hours) that can have an outrageously positive impact on your health.

    • Nam99

      462d

      Boric acid for yeast infections

    • Wondercell

      461d

      This fruity powder that I take had put it in my glass of water and it's called sulferzyme and it helps reduce inflammation. I can tell you more about it if anyone is interested it's been a life-changer for me.

    • KabdiSystem

      461d

      Kefir for stomach issues. Your microbiome can help you out so much when you're ill

    • LexyBeepBoop

      461d

      Ashwaganda

    • Reallyhopeful

      461d

      B12 for leg cramps! I take B12 three times a day now. It prevents all the leg cramps that I've had since I was a teen!

    • 3x3

      461d

      Kratom for my joint pain management - small doses keep my head clear but the pain manageable to go on with my day

    • Weiss

      461d

      Allergic to medical marijuana so not a good alternative for everyone.

    • maic

      458d

      Aerial yoga changed my life... I'm not saying I can stop taking insulin now but idgaf how hippie Dippie it sounds - it allows my energy to flow so much better and I'm SO tuned in to myself mentally and physically, it's beautiful and magic 🪄

    • sho

      456d

      Enzymes

      • Willow15

        441d

        @sho "enzyme" doesn't make sense. There are millions of enzymes. Some even in spit

    • luteallady

      456d

      DIM plus for metabolizing estrogen.. helpful for pms/pmdd.

    • luteallady

      456d

      Magnesium supplements for migraines

      • Dustmann

        431d

        @luteallady I take magnesium for palinopsia. A weird non-psychotic hallucination. It really helps. Puts you in a better mood, too. Magnesium rocks!

    • Highly_kade

      455d

      I take a number of vitamins and they help my depression greatly, as well as cannabis and melatonin. All of those are great for depression and anxiety.

    • Nick.Birch

      454d

      weed

    • JinMar

      452d

      I use kratom on a regular basis.

    • BPDummy

      452d

      Pot

    • katc

      452d

      Turmeric

    • Kreestale

      452d

      Weed

    • pizza2

      452d

      Valerian Root mixed with my sleeping med is amazeballs.

    • android8fern

      452d

      might seem silly but daydreaming works wonders for me, helps pull me out of depressive episodes

    • Sleak67

      450d

      Thc, Rick Simpson oil, ketamine and micro shrooms as soon as legal here. Alternative medicine is the ONLY way I get functional quality of life. Only thing that calms my tremors ect until I find out if candidate for deep brain surgery

    • Willow15

      441d

      Exercise. Release endorphins

    • FTW

      441d

      I consider hiking therapy. Doesn't matter what mood i am in when I start, on the way out I always feel good.

    • Emrys.the.warrior

      441d

      Chiropractics 🥰 really helped with my back, pectus excavatum, and upper rib pain. I have Eds so my joints and muscular skeletal system goes out of place sometimes

    • Emrys.the.warrior

      441d

      Also weed. Weed is great for pain, depression, and anxiety. I’d take weed over pills almost any day

    • Catlady121427

      434d

      I find for me cannabis works for my pain, depression, & anxiety....for me it even lowered my cholesterol...I did nothing but smoke marijuana...I didn't change my diet or nothing....I wasn't smoking it for that reason, I have a few other problems that it help

    • Iwantkoreanhotdogs

      434d

      Monq! It’s a blend of just essential oils and is a personal diffuser that has blends for all types of things

    • yogachailove

      431d

      There is so many I swear by that I don't even know where to start tbh. ✋🙌 1st cbd. It's helps assist me with my spiraling thoughts! It honestly took me a whole week to even get the courage to try it and am I glad I did.❤️✋ I fell in love with how much it helped. 2nd is my dogs. I have 4 and they help me get out and talk to people I normally wouldn't. I definitely recommend it for people that don't know how to start up a conversation lol💕💕 3rd is yoga and meditation. Even just meditating for a few breathes a day helps tremendously. People think you need to do 10 mins or an hr when really all you need to do is a few breathes. Let me know if this helps

      • Dustmann

        431d

        @yogachailove I've been thinking of starting a yoga practice. I learned meditation, chakras, and yogic philosophy from yoga books. It's about time I got my butt on the yoga mat. I have a strong interest in Jnana yoga and Bhakti yoga, but any exercise would be a good start.

    • Dustmann

      431d

      Meditation and Tai Chi. Meditation keeps my a1c and blood pressure low. Tai chi helps with executive function and all my negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Both are good for overall health.

    • MSowleyes

      431d

      L-methyl folate and Epsom salt baths, arnica gel, acupuncture, tens unit for pain, yoga stretches

    • DreamDitz

      431d

      CBD, whether it have THC or not, CBD fixes a ton of things at way cheaper of a cost than most pharmacy drugs.

    • Liz93

      431d

      🍄🍄🍄

      • RaeRae22

        406d

        @Liz93 yesssssss

    • SYPHERSHADE

      430d

      Sex as long as your having it your body beleave your trying to make offspring. Helps your body stay young. I'm 40 look 10 years younger than all pears

    • trow99

      429d

      Cannabis and aroma therapy

    • gurspaceport

      416d

      Aroma therapy

    • Keisha

      416d

      binural beats. if you’re spiritual and haven’t tried them yet, i highly recommended 🤗

    • Poconoqueen

      406d

      CBD flower.

    • Kandy

      406d

      Marijuana for anxiety I swear on my left kidney everytime I do it I forget what I was anxious about and feel 1000 times better. It also helps me sleep

    • RaeRae22

      406d

      Marijuana is great for a lot of things less of an impact on kidneys and such. Also willow bark tea for pain (basically aspirin so if you can't take aspirin don't consume willow bark) mint oil for tooth pain sooo amazing for wisdom teeth.

    • Muffinman3141

      406d

      Alcohol for anxiety and sleep

      • Starlightie

        406d

        @Muffinman3141 maybe don't do that 😬

    • CaptainHolmes

      406d

      Massage for pain and tension, peppermint tea and magnesium for headaches, turmeric for inflammation, sleepytime tea for relaxation. Golden milk is a yummy way to take turmeric. You warm milk or cocunut milk and add turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and honey.

    • gatsbybird

      405d

      aromatherapy. not that it would work for physical ailments or anything but when I’m having a panic attack, smelling comforting things like lavender, bergamot, and cardamom calm me down. maybe it’s the deep breaths or maybe it’s some ancient magic but i know for sure that it chills me out

    • gatsbybird

      405d

      ALSO mullein tea for stomach issues. i have IBS and when i used to drink mullein tea every night it chilled my stomach out better than anything else

    • roz0113

      308d

      Exercise and outside air, weirdly enough

    • couragousepilepic21

      308d

      Essential oils

    • Freddi

      308d

      Here’s a list of things I utilize for different things! For Digestion issues: Antiacid tablets, the generic OTC kind. Chamomile, Lavender and Earl Grey Tea. Chicken Broth as well (Also works for decongestant, I rest my face over the bowl while eating and it works like a charm), Culturelle / Probiotics For Vitamin Intake: Complete Equate Multivitamins As for alternative medicines, I have considered CBT usage as it is legal for consumption in my state, but do advise to ask your therapists first—Some recommend it, some don’t. Mine didn’t due to my addiction history. My roommate does Hypnotherapy, and they say it works really well to calm the body. I do Chiropractic stuff for my Bilateral back pain (lower), but I one of these days am going to do Cupping or Acupuncture as well.

      • Freddi

        308d

        @Freddi Other things I was able to remember that I also utilize… Holistic Bowl therapy (I do not remember the exact term) & Crystal routines. I am practicing, so I utilize Tarot and other holistic (Including aromatherapy) to encourage self-care and healing. Having a structured religious routine helps me out too.

    • IceGoddess

      308d

      Does weed count 😂

    • imaginativewriter

      307d

      CBD Marijuana

    • xxARYN420xx

      304d

      Good Ol Mary Jane

    • sageblanl

      304d

      Air bud movies

    • neekotine

      304d

      ouid

    • lazydaisy

      303d

      5-HTP supplement did wonders for me before i was prescribed medicine for depression. Highly recommend it for people even just having a severely intense depressive episode. Ashwaganda supplements also helped me sleep a lot (i can’t take melatonin)

    • Something_Strange

      303d

      Having conversations with the voices in my head... It's nice to speak to like-minded people...

    • Denotchka

      303d

      Milk thistle, pro and prebiotic, pure turmeric, vegetable based nutriceuticals.

    • Heidi_M

      303d

      I use medical marijuana for my chronic pain. It is the only thing that I have ever found to deactivate the nerve signals that caused my pain. Narcotics do not work on my nerve pain, and they are very addictive.

    • JXARabbit

      303d

      ❤️

    • Pulvi

      302d

      A nice hot bath

      • murdermittens

        296d

        @Pulvi my favorite with Epsom salt and CBD bombs. 🤗

    • chloerae

      301d

      Butterbur for migraines and Vitamin B2! Also, essential oils can be used for SO many different things! There are combinations for most illnesses that can help (but make sure you rub it behind your ear lobes and the bottom of your feet, in addition to whatever area you are having issues with)

    • doodle0118

      301d

      Reiki

    • coffeecupcai

      301d

      I've found that CBD oil is great for anxiety/stress and mild pain ♡

    • fahterjay

      301d

      Psilocybin

      • murdermittens

        296d

        @fahterjay I've never heard of this can you explain it to me?

    • indie9367

      300d

      Heat pads for my back with the sciatica and nerve pain! I honestly laughed at the doctor when she suggested them but they really helped x

    • WhiteFlamingo

      300d

      I swear by regular exercise, fresh air, and unplugged time. No, they're not cures, but they are the difference between me feeling capable of action and feeling like nothing is worth the struggle. The exercise doesn't have to be an hour of lifting weights at the gym. I do ten minutes of the same yoga routine every morning in my living room. Anything that you enjoy or tolerate and gets the blood flowing. This also helps with my tics.

      • murdermittens

        296d

        @WhiteFlamingo I miss my yoga so much. It kills me lol. I can't do it until I heal from my many surgeries. I'm so glad it helps you. 💕

    • Sevyn0Sevyn

      296d

      Candles and essential oils. Smells help me so much

    • Country_FLMama

      296d

      Delta 8 for my anxiety & adhd. I vape it and it helps me focus and shut out the extra "noise" in my head.

    • 5w33t

      296d

      I take l theanine with my coffee in the morning

    • RattheRemi

      296d

      Lavender essential oil in a diffuser for sleep

    • murdermittens

      296d

      Only one... I have so many lol. Medical marijuana, CBD, herbal medicine, such as arnica, honey, tumeric, candela, rose hips ect.

    • rosiepeps

      296d

      The gym x

    • bellacourse

      282d

      I recently started taking ashwaganda root supplements during bad episodes and it's helped calm me down/shut my brain off for a little while. It's all natural! It may not work for everyone though but in my experience it's helped a little with my emotional imbalance

    • AnxiousAl

      282d

      Seamoss bladderwrack black seed oil chlorophyll

    • Idreamofcranberries

      153d

      I don't use it anymore but 5 HTP taken daily literally helped me with depression for a few years. I'm on prescribed medication now but 5 HTP definitely helped.

    • jamiie

      152d

      apple cider vinegar, cinnamon and honey, and cannabis are lifesavers tbh

    • SilverLady

      151d

      Apple cider vinegar, cannabis, honey, ginger, going to the chiropractor, taking walks

    • Soskae

      150d

      Sound baths for ADHD. I have severe ADHD and During the sound baths I’ve done I have had the most clarity and relief from my brain than any other medication or therapy.

      • katitomato

        148d

        @Soskae what is a sound bath and how can I get one? How long does the clarity last for?

    • katitomato

      148d

      Cannabis and psychedelic use! Both of these have helped me immensely. Psychedelics vastly have improved my mental health and outlook on life, keeping me grounded; same for cannabis, which also helps my chronic pain and diabetes issues. I recommend these both for anyone who it is safe (and ideally legal) for!

    • stormysundays

      140d

      chamomile tea helps calm me down a little bit :)

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