How to Balance Your Body's Chemicals Through Orthomolecular Medicine

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How to Balance Your Body's Chemicals Through Orthomolecular Medicine

Introduction

Poor dietary habits and the depletion of nutrients in soil may mean that our bodies do not have the necessary nutrients to facilitate normal functions. Orthomolecular medicine attempts to restore balance to the chemicals in our bodies by reintroducing the natural chemicals to the body in the form of antioxidants, minerals, lipotropes, fiber and more. It is said to treat everything from snake bites to schizophrenia.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Educate Yourself About Orthomolecular Medicine

Steps

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Step One

Understand that orthomolecular medicine practitioners do not consider their field to be 'alternative medicine' but a necessary complement to other medical practices. These practitioners feel that orthomolecular medicine is a safe treatment while more tests are performed on commercial pharmaceuticals, which typically have dangerous side-effects.
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Step Two

Know that the process of orthomolecular medicine only tries to correct the balance of chemicals found naturally in your body through adding or subtracting nutrients. Nothing foreign is ever introduced.
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Step Three

Learn that orthomolecular medicine was first tested in the 1950s to treat mental disorders. Later, in the 1960s, Linus Pauling adopted the treatment in regards to psychiatry. He believed that 'the right molecules in the right amounts' were medically beneficial.
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Step Four

Learn more online at Web sites like Orthomolecular Medicine Online (see Resources below).

Contact a Doctor and Balance Your Body

Steps

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Step One

Find an orthomolecular medicine doctor at the American College for Advancement in Medicine Web site, which allows you to search by specialty (see Resources below).
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Step Two

Speak with your chosen doctor to see if this treatment is right for you, and then set up a nutritional plan that can correct and restore the chemical balance of your body.
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Step Three

Understand that the entire purpose of orthomolecular medicine is to correct chemical imbalances for the physical and mental benefit of the patient. By undergoing treatment with a skilled practitioner, you will balance your body's chemicals.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Cost for orthomolecular medicine varies on the treatment received, but generally stays moderately priced. You may be prescribed vitamins, insulin or lipotropes. Check with your physician.
  • Many members of the medical community reject many of the health findings related to orthomolecular medicine despite the large amount of evidence to the contrary. Check with your physician to see if this treatment is right for you.
  • Visit an emergency room or doctor's office right away if you are experiencing intense dizziness and fainting spells.
  • Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners are licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider and keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Orthomolecular medicine doctor
  • Computer with Internet access
  • Telephone
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