If conventional medicine was answer to health problems, why have diseases increased, and why are so many people dying from these devasting illnesses? Why do so many persons seem to be convinced that alternative medicine made by God do not have healing virtues as conventional medicine made by man?

There is also what is called complementary medicine, that is, other treatment used along with conventional medicine to effect a cure. However, not all substances categorised as complementary medicine must be used with conventional medicine to be effective.

For example, aromatherapy is regarded as complementary since it is used in many cases with conventional therapy. I have had great results with use of essential oils in case of swollen joints, arthritic pains, nasal and chest congestion, 'flu and other ailments. No conventional medicine was used in these cases.

Why is information about cures by alternative medicine often suppressed even though conventional medicine very often interferes with natural process of healing?

People are so coerced to use conventional medicine that they refuse to even give alternative medicine a chance because advertisements have such great influence when heard often enough, that public is convinced.

Have you ever noticed way conventional medicine is advertised? It would seem that every effort is made to down play possible negative effects.

The ads begin by distinctly emphasizing benefits of medicines; then with hurried words they are changed to something like this, "If you have gallbladder problems, or ulcers, (or other ailment) you shouldn't take this." Then in closing, someone affirms that benefits have been personally experienced!

Beware such deception and trickery; your health may be seriously compromised. I often say to myself, "If this conventional medicine is likely to affect my stomach, kidneys, liver, whatever, why should I take it at all when I can use some form of alternative medicine that is not toxic?"

Many people, so trained to distrust natural remedies and eager to get well, jump at announcement of some apparent new super healing conventional medicine; and, without any hesitation, embark upon a regimen with belief that it is answer to their problem; Yet, they continue to be sick or even get worse. In spite of that they keep on ingesting them.

I am of opinion that if persons are encouraged to use alternative medicine to treat disease before it develops into a serious illness, they might very well have but little need for administration of conventional medicine such as chemotherapy, synthetic drugs, and surgery. If body is kept in a healthy state, it is not likely that disease will develop.

Day by day warning signs of an impending illness are being ignored, then when that illness becomes overwhelming a quick fix is sought through conventional medicine which, unfortunately, seldomly delivers required result.

That's OK, you need to have days like this, otherwise how would you know when you are happy. You need to have something to contrast your happiness with. What is black without white?

Even though you know that sadness is a part of life, let's try to make it a small part of life.

With that said, Here are a few tips to help you feel better when you are feeling down in dumps. They are easy to do, easy to practice every day and they work!

1. Stand up straight, sit up straight. When your body is in alignment your energy can flow and when your energy is flowing freely, you can flow.

2. Smile! Yes, just smile. Easy to do and effective.

3. Repeat positive affirmations. Things like "I feel good", "Positive energy flows through my body", "I see good in all".

4. Listen to some music that you like. It doesn't have to be anything specific, just something you enjoy. Certain types of music work better than others, but experiment and see what works for you. Studies have shown that Classical music and new age music work best.

5. Take some time out for yourself, relax and read a book, do something for yourself.