Tuesday, October 24, 2006 Healing, Naturally By Zac Faelnar-Camara The world is my home
Nature has powers we should never underestimate, be it the power to destroy or better yet, to heal!
It was only a few weeks ago when we here in Metro Manila witnessed nature’s destructive prowess. Tropical Cyclone Milenyo whirled for but one day, wrecking the city streets.
It was also only a few weeks ago when several dengue cases were reported in Metro Manila. I was among many admitted. The hospital shook as I watched from my window, Milenyo whipping at everything in its path with wind and rain crashing against building walls.
In its path were left many twisted towers of steel, flooded streets, broken branches and fallen trees, many of which were half-a-century-old acacia trees. A large chunk of Metro Manila was paralyzed.
The forces of nature do take us by surprise now and then. Yet we may wonder why we are still so vulnerable despite technological advances.
Nature has no tricks up its sleeve. While I spent eight long days in the hospital, I realized that although the entire human population suffers at one point or another from natural calamities and epidemics, nature itself shows us how to beat her at her own game.
Dengue is a deadly “mosquito-borne viral infection found predominantly in urban and semi-urban areas.” (WHO) It is a natural phenomenon that threatens us all and even the U.S. general public has been warned. A patient is in danger of hemorrhage once the blood’s platelet count drops severely. I awaited blood test results day-by-day with the knowledge that dengue has no medical cure.
So I sought a natural cure.
Aside from rest and hydration, friends texted me remedies they had heard about, namely: Malunggay/kamunggay vegetable soup, oxidized grated apples, and raw papaya leaves juice. The juice of papaya leaves, pounded, squeezed and terribly bitter, is said to bring the platelet count up.
Proven or not, these were certainly worth a try because my platelet count did rise back up. Former Health Secretary, Senator Juan Flavier, patronizes “local traditional and alternative medicines that are abundant and readily available,” naturally referring to products that have been tested and approved.
Of natural alternatives and remedies, there are dozens. Of tried and approved alternative clinics, there is one.
Intercare Healthcare Center officially opened its Cebu clinic last October 21st. Intercare is trusted for its integrated, multidisciplinary and natural approach to healthcare. My husband, Chiropractor Martin Camara spearheads this dynamic group that treats musculo-skeletal conditions with Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Myotherapy, Physical Therapy, Rehab Medicine, Homeopathy and Alexander Technique.
When people recognize the value of natural curative and restorative forms, nature is given the chance to play its greater healing role.
