One of the most significant discussions taking place in the field of psychiatry and medicine, is the use of holistic treatments. These discussions have opened a window of opportunity to discuss different options pertaining to our own healthcare, but the looming question is, which treatment is truly going to be the best decision. With the popularity of the holistic approach, society has started to vilify conventional medicine. On the one hand, I agree that in the realm of holism, there are a few naturalistic remedies that can be administered with less side effects. On the other hand, I still maintain that it is only rational to seek out a licensed medical or psychiatric professional pertaining to any conditions that require conventional medicine. …show more content…
Johns Wart. But, according to the National Center for Complementary & Integrative Health (NCCIH), St. Johns Wart is not an effective solution for depression. It also is known to limit the effectiveness of prescription medications that are used for depression and combining this herb with antidepressants can lead to a serious increase of serotonin. There is no proof that this herbal supplement works, but there have been studies that verify antidepressants do work for a person suffering with depression. Ginkgo biloba is widely used for a variety of conditions, but it’s best known use is for the enhancement of memory. As the NCCIH states, this herbal supplement is taken for dementia, eye problems, intermittent claudication (leg pain caused by narrowing arteries), tinnitus, and other health issues. The studies conducted have established that Ginkgo biloba does not live up to its name and is deemed not helpful for any health …show more content…
This is the practice that is familiar to most of us. When our doctor or psychiatrist diagnose and prescribe medications, we are trusting their judgment that they have our best interest in mind. There are some instances that a person will take a prescription for their entire life. For instance, when it comes to prescriptions for mental illnesses, it is probably in your best interest that you do not seek an alternative medication. Psychotropic medicines have been proven to help individuals with Bipolar I II, Schizophrenia, Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder and other mental disorders. I have been on both sides of the spectrum taking alternative medications and psychotropic medications for Bipolar I and other mental issues. When taking alternative medications such as St. Johns Wart and multivitamins, there was no change and my moods seemed to worsen. So, in my own best interest I elected to give the psychotropic medications a chance. There were countless visits to the psychiatrist and constant changes in medications and at some point, I lost count of the different medications that I was taking. You need to understand that each one of these medications takes a toll not only mentally, but physically. The