Prescriptions plus natural medicines

Inflammation is one of the body’s most common reactions to the stress of an injury. An emphasis on alternatives to prescription drugs could reduce other issues, says Dr. Sanda Moldovan, a periodontist and nutritionist and author of “HEAL UP!: 7 Ways to Faster Healing and Optimum Health.” Dr. Moldovan says, “Prescription medications have their place, but discovering and using natural alternatives prevents potential narcotics abuse and lessens side effects.”

A few of those include:

• Oxygen/ozone therapy – The trend of hyperbaric chambers in private homes means more peotherapy also aids in immune

• Mind-body synchronization relaxation techniques are ways to shorten injury rehabilitation time.

• Micro-current and low-level laser therapy.

• Plants, herbs and teas – Current ancient plant medicines, now in better formulations and more puri-