What kind of alternative medicine do you swear by?

Kittygirl2419

3y

Apple cider vinegar for throat problems 110%

ThickAndTired

2y

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

2y

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

SalineTurnip

2y

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

Bre19

9mo

yess!

dipin_dottie

3y

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

NelCat

2y

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

Red30

9mo

what is it

Owlish7

3y

L-theanine and CBD hemp oil pills help with sleep

signature_sauce

2y

where can i get the cbd hemp oil pills

Bre19

9mo

thats interesting I need to try that

Aubrey

3y

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

CheleKelly

2y

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.

Danal

2y

how long have you been doing it?

DanyGirl

2y

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??

Bre19

9mo

yess so true I do an acupressure mat

Tami

3y

Medical marijuana

kbaby2323

2y

can you get that for a tbi

ulovr

2y

what she said

Raina.8

2y

I support this

Kittypanda10

2y

same!

nsiberian

2y

I wish I had that option

Catlady121427

2y

that is my go to as well

Something_Strange

1y

yeesss...

Alic77

3y

Wild lettuce

Bre19

9mo

nice

Angie

3y

Twina is amazing!

Bre19

9mo

never heard of it sounds interesting

Nimbus

3y

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!

Kreestale

1y

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

Bre19

9mo

yesss

Carolina

3y

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

Bre19

9mo

yesss

WorldTraveler2000

3y

Chiropractic

Bre19

9mo

so true

tinker

3y

chiropractic

Bre19

9mo

yesss

Sillygoose47

3y

Cupping!!!

Bre19

9mo

yesss

Thatchickenchick

3y

Medical marijuana 🙌

Catlady121427

2y

that's my go too as well

Mae

3y

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

FaithKay

2y

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

2y

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

2y

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

servicedogmom

3y

Essential oils

brad117

2y

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

Bre19

9mo

yesss

Chargie

3y

Chiropractic, bioresonance, and essential oils.

Bre19

9mo

what is bioresonance

sunflowersoil

3y

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.

squidish

2y

100% agreed!!!

Clancy

3y

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

3y

Kratom for pain.

Mik16

2y

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

Painsucks320

3y

Definitely Kratom Cbd 💕

Bre19

9mo

yess

Emma37

3y

Accupunture once a week for my chronic pain

Bre19

9mo

yesss

IAmTired247

3y

CBD oils, Lavender, and RestEz for insomnia.

Bre19

9mo

yesss

PharmTech93

3y

Weighted blanket.

Bre19

9mo

same

PharmTech93

3y

Also my TENS Unit is a life saver.

Bre19

9mo

yessssss

Bluebird

3y

Medical marijuana and chiropractic care

Fibroteacher1107

3y

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

Morticia

3y

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.

livvie361

2y

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

3y

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

2y

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

2y

Thank you!!!

PugsSlugsSnails

3y

Weed

radiantreeves

3y

marijuana!

Cbab

3y

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!

StrugglinMama

2y

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

dannimarie

3y

kratom! Red strains being the best for pain and anxiety

StrugglinMama

2y

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

dannimarie

3y

💕

Theglamwitch

3y

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

CreativC

2y

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

JoJo71

2y

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

Puplover

3y

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

StrugglinMama

2y

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

lillypod21

3y

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

Bre19

9mo

nice

Morticia

3y

Weed

Sam8908

3y

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

StrugglinMama

2y

what is a delta 8 hybrid pen??

CreativC

2y

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

Mee123

3y

Me to!

TroubledMD

3y

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

3y

Cbd

Bre19

9mo

yesss

PrettyHate

3y

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

2y

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

2y

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

3y

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

3y

Despensary weed and cbd oil

Brandan

3y

100% sativa cannabis for ADD Primarily Inattentive.

Blb0116

3y

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

2y

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

Fibrofrog

2y

Acupuncture

Bre19

9mo

yesss

CatMom815

2y

Marijuana helps so much.

Matilda

2y

doTERRA

Samsambinks

2y

Acupuncture! Weed and crystals

Basil

2y

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

2y

chaga is so good for inflammation

Situpdown

2y

what is it called?

Journey

2y

Chiro, essential oils, fascia rolling

Bre19

9mo

nice

bedbug

2y

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

Jitters

2y

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

glutenistseacow

2y

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

2y

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

lostinspace

2y

Ketamine

Painsucks320

2y

KRATOM definitely pain relieving

StrugglinMama

2y

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

Samsambinks

2y

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

Denotchka

2y

Look online for a free recipe book.

Hale

2y

cbd for anxiety and epilepsy

Remkle

2y

Reflexology

Arm21190

2y

Cannabis for sure.

Mommabear86

2y

My oils

Junemarie

2y

Lions mane mushroom tincture. And cannabis

Noni

2y

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

2y

Thc

Wildcat

2y

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

2y

Acupuncture and methyl folate

Ado

2y

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

2y

me too

feellicks

2y

microdosing weed. cbd balm. massage therapy. light therapy

jdubz

2y

medical marijuana, massage, chiropractic care

Lilac777

2y

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

2y

Shrooms

Starlightie

2y

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

Underlighet

2y

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

2y

also heated abdominal massager

Noni

2y

Eating healthy! Staying away from sugar and inflammatory foods.

Bre19

9mo

that's smart

Janet27

2y

How much L-Theonine

Fatimeh

2y

❤️

l_laurenthomas

2y

marijuana tbh

brownbear

2y

CBD CBD CBD !!!!!

Chel

2y

Yoga, meditation, heat, marijuana

Ari22

2y

Naps, hydration, and cutting ppl off

Bre19

9mo

yesss

ToeKnee

2y

Acupressure AKA shiatsu massage. Shiatsu self-defense as well

Bre19

9mo

nice!

jammor

2y

Marijuana and delta8 vape cartridge.

StrugglinMama

2y

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

vlynz

2y

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

Bre19

9mo

same

Ari22

2y

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

Janet27

2y

It’s impossible for to sleep when im in pain

Sigil

2y

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

Janet27

2y

I can’t do mariguana not do I want to

LittleBear

2y

Weed

Janet27

2y

Same. My job is completely against it

Vahyra

2y

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

Vahyra

2y

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

Kairi

2y

Marijuana 💕💚

RJ86

2y

Liquid vitamin D & B12

jolyne

2y

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

2y

Alcohol

KateTheGreat

2y

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

Nettie98

2y

Medical Mary Jane 💜

MissMatched

2y

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

feellicks

2y

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

2y

Aheh, weed

anxiousdude95

2y

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

2y

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

fiction.finatic

2y

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

2y

tea and sleep

Bre19

9mo

yesss

Somi

2y

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

Aurora137

2y

Medical Marijuana

Sifu

2y

Chinese medicine qigong tai chi

Victorious

2y

Thc

pinedam31

2y

Plexus supplements

Lizherrera_22

2y

CBD oil

Bre19

9mo

yesss

Natdacat

2y

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

2y

Daily vitamins, magnesium supplements, and American ginseng supplements.

Bre19

9mo

nice

Mamabigbear

2y

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

2y

Devil’s Cabbage

BestieBet

2y

Acupuncture, neuro feedback & HBOT

Bre19

9mo

interesting

kem

2y

Is the acupuncture good for Fibromyalgia?

Laylah

9mo

didn’t help me

Xavier_c

2y

weed mostly tbh

aries02

2y

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

Bre19

9mo

yessss

IndigoBro

2y

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.

Bre19

9mo

yessss

Btasha21

2y

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

Rebe

2y

I do magnesium. It helps to calm the muscles.

shadowmyth

2y

Meditation, marijuana, micro dosing

Hannanicole

2y

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

squidish

2y

MJ !!!

AlyWare

2y

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

2y

Medical marijuana

poodlelover28

2y

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

pumpkinspice

2y

CBD, ASMR, Massages

StrugglinMama

2y

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

JAY789

2y

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

2y

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

2y

Hirudotherapy for chronic inflammation

lilmomma782

2y

hydrotherapy?

KatsKickingIt

2y

Gummies at night and CBD lotion during day.

Harvey78

2y

Matcha green tea

Cvprisun

2y

weed. duh!

Wetmokakisses

2y

Medical Marijuana 💜💜💜

Nicolie

2y

Weighted blanket has helped quite a bit with my anxiety.

mydragonmoon

2y

Cannabis and Massage

Lethean

2y

Sound therapy

Bethyko

2y

Homeopathic

MiloSunshine

2y

L-Theanine, music, ESA

jaybeejb

2y

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

jaybeejb

2y

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

PurpleMage

2y

For me the Alpha Stim has been a game changer

Keelee

2y

my whole family agrees 😂

coffeeblack

2y

Weeeeeeed

iSleptAllDay

2y

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

2y

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

X1badmamaX

2y

medical marijuana

ctmloml

2y

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

2y

I wanna try medical Marijuana but everyone is saying no

Nal

1y

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

ch4r1i3333

2y

nicotine

MaeBea

2y

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

2y

Cbd

purplepancakes

2y

Medical marijuana

Woodstock419

2y

Pcilobyn mushrooms have saved my life

Starlightie

2y

How do you get it?

Tiyanna

2y

CBD is great

Bre19

9mo

so true

MaeMae888

2y

Medical marijuana

Lucas.exe

2y

Cats

Bre19

9mo

yesss

IntentionallyBlank

2y

…crystals…

Bre19

9mo

same

Soskae

2y

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

2y

Medical Marijuana and Magic Mushrooms OCCASIONALLY. ✌️💚

Nal

1y

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

2y

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

Nal

1y

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

2y

Maca root for low libido

Monkeyfuzz

2y

Medical Marijuana

mustardseedfaith7

2y

❤️marijuana

Nrd

2y

CBD for anxiety

lawrah

2y

Kratom

AzabethSiege

2y

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

NonbinarySlytherin

2y

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

kaandropemoff

2y

THC 🙏

LunarQ

2y

Medical marijuana

pvnkg1rl75

2y

Delta 8

Lornamae

2y

✋TeDivina tea...blessedhearts.vidadivina.com

Lornamae

2y

Along with natural pain med...Ouch

JinMar

2y

Kratom❤️❤️❤️

PandaWuver

2y

Gabapentin for OCD and anxiety

Elay

2y

Marijuana 100%!!

Amanda19

2y

I sometimes take CBD gummies for pain

Bre19

9mo

same

chronicchemist

2y

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

LadyTauriel

2y

Cannabis

Max.Elliotte

2y

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

Lew_Bear

2y

Medical marijuana and (careful) exercise

jmr2191

2y

None. Alternative 'medicine' is not medicine.

Hortense

2y

Honestly, cannabis. 🤗

JessDeBo

2y

I had a great experience with acupuncture.

Mimzy

2y

Me too!!

Bre19

9mo

yesss

Mimzy

2y

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

2y

Mercier therapy! It started my period!!!!

Keikochan

2y

Mary J🙌

LadyTauriel

2y

Medical marijuana, hands down.

Insane_Llama

2y

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

AsianSunshine

2y

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

Willow15

2y

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

AsianSunshine

2y

Tapping for stress in body, acupressure points

Bre19

9mo

yessss

Artemis1995

2y

Herbal teas

Bre19

9mo

they are amazing

nightqueen

2y

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

1y

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

TyeDarkSoul

2y

Sleep

Bre19

9mo

same

bull

2y

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

2y

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

Bre19

9mo

yess

Bi_Bi_Birdy

2y

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

2y

Boric acid for yeast infections

Wondercell

2y

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

2y

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

LexyBeepBoop

2y

Ashwaganda

Reallyhopeful

2y

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

2y

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

Weiss

2y

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

maic

2y

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

2y

Enzymes

Willow15

2y

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

luteallady

2y

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

luteallady

2y

Magnesium supplements for migraines

Dustmann

2y

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

Highly_kade

2y

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

2y

weed

JinMar

2y

I use kratom on a regular basis.

BPDummy

2y

Pot

katc

2y

Turmeric

Kreestale

2y

Weed

pizza2

2y

Valerian Root mixed with my sleeping med is amazeballs.

android8fern

2y

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

Sleak67

2y

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

2y

Exercise. Release endorphins

Bre19

9mo

yeaa

FTW

2y

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

Bre19

9mo

yess

Emrys.the.warrior

2y

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

Bre19

9mo

love chiropractics

Emrys.the.warrior

2y

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

Catlady121427

2y

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

2y

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

yogachailove

2y

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

2y

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

2y

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

2y

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

DreamDitz

2y

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

Liz93

2y

🍄🍄🍄

RaeRae22

2y

yesssssss

SYPHERSHADE

2y

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

2y

Cannabis and aroma therapy

gurspaceport

2y

Aroma therapy

Bre19

9mo

yess

Keisha

2y

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

Poconoqueen

2y

CBD flower.

Kandy

2y

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

2y

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

2y

Alcohol for anxiety and sleep

Starlightie

2y

maybe don't do that 😬

CaptainHolmes

2y

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

2y

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

2y

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

1y

Exercise and outside air, weirdly enough

Bre19

9mo

yess

hydroepilepic21

1y

Essential oils

Freddi

1y

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

1y

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

1y

Does weed count 😂

imaginativewriter

1y

CBD Marijuana

xxARYN420xx

1y

Good Ol Mary Jane

sageblanl

1y

Air bud movies

neekotine

1y

ouid

lazydaisy

1y

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

1y

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

Denotchka

1y

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

Heidi_M

1y

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

1y

❤️

Pulvi

1y

A nice hot bath

murdermittens

1y

my favorite with Epsom salt and CBD bombs. 🤗

chloerae

1y

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

1y

Reiki

Bre19

9mo

yessss

coffeecupcai

1y

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

fahterjay

1y

Psilocybin

murdermittens

1y

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

indie9367

1y

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

1y

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

1y

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

1y

Candles and essential oils. Smells help me so much

Bre19

9mo

yesss

Country_FLMama

1y

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

5w33t

1y

I take l theanine with my coffee in the morning

RattheRemi

1y

Lavender essential oil in a diffuser for sleep

Bre19

9mo

yess

murdermittens

1y

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

rosiepeps

1y

The gym x

Bre19

9mo

yess

bellacourse

1y

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

1y

Seamoss bladderwrack black seed oil chlorophyll

Idreamofcranberries

1y

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

1y

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

SilverLady

1y

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

Soskae

1y

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

1y

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

katitomato

1y

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

1y

chamomile tea helps calm me down a little bit :)

Bre19

9mo

yess

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