HGH another alternative therapy?
To understand how Human Growth Hormone fits into the area of
Alternative Medicine and how it is used as an Alternative or
Complementary Therapy we must first define what Human Growth
Hormone is.
HGH (as it is more commonly known) is a natural hormone
present in humans, it is the most common hormone produced by
the pituitary gland which is located in the centre of the
brain. As we age the level of Human Growth Hormone
decreases.
It is estimated that this can be as much as 15% every ten
years, in most people, after we reach early middle age.
The human growth hormone is directly connected with every
cell, gland, organ, and system of the body so it would seem to
make perfect sense to maintain its level, of our earlier
years.
The most exciting (and sometimes controversial) claim for
HGH is that by keeping the supply of the hormone at something
akin to our more youthful level we slow down the aging process
and all its many side effects, weight gain, loss of interest in
sex, sagging skin and muscles, wrinkled skin lacking in good
tone and texture, flagging memory etc.
This is where things start to get interesting and HGH starts
to enter the world of self
confidence (as opposed to being a drug).
How many times have you heard from your GP or “orthodox”
medical practitioner that your current condition is “normal for
your age” (who wants to hear that) this is of course in line
with the “orthodox” opinion that aging is a natural process
that should not be interfered with.
Instead, they attempt to treat the numerous age-related
diseases and different age-related symptoms.
The alternative therapists approach is slightly different.
Naturopaths and Homeopathic practitioners consider the aging
process to be the core of the problem and would begin by
treating the process of aging rather than hundreds of possible
different medical conditions that come with age.
· Naturopathy: - A holistic medical system that
treats health conditions by utilising the body’s innate ability
to heal. Naturopathic therapists use diet, herbs, and other
natural methods and substances to cure illness.
· Homeopathy: - A natural healing system based on
the principle of similars or “like cures like”. A method of
treating disease with naturally occurring substances
In conclusion HGH must currently be considered an Alternative
Therapy until it is prescribed by our “orthodox” medical
providers.
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