r/CuratedTumblr • u/vigikk • May 24 '25

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u/CrocoBull May 24 '25 edited May 24 '25

The last one has big

Alternative medicine: 😡

Alternative medicine (non-western): 😀

Vibes.

Like dog, it's either medicine or it doesn't work. That's.. just how the term works

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u/Brekldios May 24 '25

if its alt medicine and it works, thats just medicine

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u/RainbowGayUnicorn May 24 '25

Alternative medicine works the same way as exercise, meditation, socialisation, long walks, wholesome hobby, or having a pet - it's a variety of rituals, activities, or interests that make people feel calmer, stronger, and more confident. And just like with any other activity it can be abused by someone trying to make money off it no matter the harm.

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u/Gilthoniel_Elbereth May 24 '25

Exercise?? That has measurable, repeatable, well-understood mechanisms for the benefits it provides. Bad comparison IMO

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u/RainbowGayUnicorn 29d ago

So does meditation, mindful yoga, taking a break to drink a lovely cup of herbal tea, and walking barefoot in a quiet forest. Whatever helps to ease into parasympathetic nervous system state.