Alternative Psychiatry at Alternative to Meds Center
Alternative psychiatry, nutritional psychiatry, and holistic psychiatry are relatively new terms. Many people have suffered years or even decades of unsatisfactory pharmaceutical-based treatment. The emergence of a whole new level of efficacy in applying non-drug-based mental health treatments has brought life-changing hope to many.
Alternative psychiatry techniques may include:
Today psychiatrists themselves think of “psychiatry” as solely drug-based treatment, involving primarily medication management.16 And overwhelmingly, it seems this is the mainstream treatment model, according to psychiatrists speaking on the matter. It seems strange to think of “talk therapy” as alternative psychiatry, but these days, that is the case. CBT is one of the most favored types of talk therapy and along with other types of psychological counseling, is practical, effective, and also quite popular.
The popularity of alternative psychiatry and other non-toxic forms of treatment has soared due to their proven efficacy. In China, Jamaica, South Africa, Ireland, Nepal, and India, alternative, traditional, and complementary medicine are widely accepted and it seems that some alternative psychiatrists in the West might be catching up.1,2,5-8,14
Quite promisingly, the medical community as a whole has begun to cautiously accept that food and nutrition can affect mood and other mental health concerns. Thus, a proper (specific for each individual) diet and targeted supplementation can eliminate or at the very least mitigate unwanted symptoms. Studies have demonstrated undeniable links between mental health and nutrition.3,4
Along with nutritional neuroscience, studies also show positive neuro-connections between exercise and mood, cognitive function, and other benefits for mental wellness.9,10
Toxic load in the body causes dramatic liabilities including insomnia, mood swings, brain fog, exhaustion, etc. Cleaning out these accumulated toxins can have dramatic positive effects on physical and mental health. Diet choices can have a phenomenal impact by providing natural chelators through food choices, such as wheat bran. Other cleansing methods are effective and should be administered under the care of trained medical staff who are familiar with correct procedures.11,12
Nurturing a clean and functioning microbiome in the gut is another example of how fine-tuning the body can provide abundant mental health benefits, and should NOT be overlooked! 17
There are many drug-free ways to address anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, and other difficulties that collectively fall under the umbrella of naturopathic remedies.
Find Out More About Alternative Psychiatry and Our Holistic Mental Health Programs
Alternative to Meds Center has been actively pioneering in this field of complementary and alternative approaches to mental health treatment for more than 15 years. In a nurturing inpatient setting, Alternative to Meds Center offers a full range of drug tapering and recovery programs so that a person can transition from drug-based therapy to non-drug-based treatment.
Thus, a person can access authentic recovery from unwanted symptoms and conditions in non-toxic ways. Please call for more important information on the types of alternative psychiatry and related therapies offered, and how a holistic-based, individualized program using principles of alternative psychiatry may be the exact help you or a loved one has been looking for.
Psychological therapies such as CBT, 
