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Energy Boosting Natural Remedies? Chinese Medicine?

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My father was recently diagnosed with ALS. He keeps telling me that he just wants someone to treat him like he can get better instead of treating him like a dead man. He wants to be able to go into a health care professional's office and not tell them he has ALS, just say, I'm feeling weak and tired, what vitamins and all natural remedies can you recommend? We know that there is no "cure" and no magic drug, but we'd like to find a doctor who can help us with some of these all natural energy boosters. We are also interested in acupuncture and yoga as alternative treatments. Anybody been going this route or can recommend a good doctor into Chinese medicine or holistic healthcare?

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I find that alternative therapies are wonderful for keeping friends with ALS strong and positive! I would watch taking any homeopathic or herbal supplements, as they may interfere with other medications your dad is on. Discuss those treatments with your doctor.

No problem at all that I can see with acupuncture, yoga, reiki, etc being brought in to the picture! Subtle energy therapies and other holistic remedies appreciate fully the mind-body-spirit connection! Go for it!

In as much, don't let him deny or push aside his diagnosis. It is okay and important to recognize the disease in getting proper treatments and therapies. Denial never fixed anything, and may delay treatments that can ease any discomfort as he goes on this unfortunate journey.

Hope this helped a bit!

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