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Olivia Newton-John was diagnosed with a tumor near her spine in 2019. Newton-John used supplements, marijuana, and hormone therapy in recovery.
After going through chemotherapy for prostate cancer, Tommy Chong incorporated the use of cannabis oil during his recovery. He is now cancer-free.
Natalie Portman also received acupuncture. In acupuncture, needles are inserted into the body at specific points to treat illnesses. Acupuncture is scientifically proven to be effective in treating back pain and headaches.
Buddhist, vegetarian, and technological visionary Steve Jobs attempted to cure his pancreatic cancer for nine months with alternative medicines before submitting to the need for surgery.
Madonna is open-minded regarding alternative medicine. She even said on the 'Late Show with David Letterman' in 2004 that “urine is a cure for athletes foot.”
Alicia Silverstone’s son Bear eats a plant-based diet and has never received any medicine of any kind. According to her, Bear is a very healthy child.
Christy Turlington is an advocate of ayurveda, an Indian system of medicine. From practicing yoga for most of her life, she was drawn to this related philosophy.
The late Farrah Fawcett reportedly flew back and forth from Germany for immunotherapy treatment during her cancer battle.
Supermodel Elle Macpherson subscribes to a “Chinese medicine perspective” on health that “promotes and maintains wellness, rather than treats illness.” Macpherson receives acupuncture and is keen on supplements.
The late Princess Diana also attended a reflexologist.
The 'Riverdance' and 'Lord of the Dance' performer received treatment from Plexus Bio-energy for a “mysterious virus” for several years. This treatment utilizes “bioenergy” to "rebalance the life force energy within and around the body."
Suzanne Somers told Larry King that she was treating her breast cancer with mistletoe injections instead of surgery or radiation therapy. Somers eventually was emitted to surgery and received chemotherapy.
Dr. Mehmet Öz recommends mud baths for people with arthritis, and aromatherapy for stress relief.
Nick Nolte underwent a treatment that incorporates hyperbaric oxygen chambers. The therapy involves breathing pure oxygen inside a specially pressurized tank to promote healing.
Russell Simmons is a very vocal advocate of meditation. Simmons practices it daily for his health, and even released a book about it in 2014.
The actor has been practicing meditation for a large portion of his adult life. The relaxation technique helps with a range of ailments, including chronic pain, depression, and insomnia.
Renowned English soprano singer Lesley Garrett has relied on osteopathic care to treat her back pain for over 20 years. The treatment involves the physical manipulation of the skeleton and musculature systems and is a holistic approach to treating a wide range of medical disorders.
Celebrity doctor Andrew Weil is vocal in his belief that combining both alternative and conventional medicine is the most sensible approach when dealing with illnesses and medical disorders.
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Since laws permitting the use of medical marijuana have been introduced in many American states to treat a wide range of illnesses, many celebrities have condoned its usage. One of these celebrities is Lady Gaga, who uses it for physical and mental stress.
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York attended energy healing sessions to promote her body’s natural healing processes.
Gwyneth Paltrow appeared on the red carpet in 2004 wearing a low cut black dress revealing circular welts on her back. Speculators concluded that she received cupping therapy. In cupping therapy, suction through a cup placed on the skin stimulates blood flow to the region and relieves pain.
Uma Thurman has faith in gem therapy, believing that specific stones radiate energies that can affect well-being and mood. Thurman wears a carnelian necklace for vitality and happiness.
Meghan Markle has reportedly been introducing her family to some alternative healing techniques since they moved out to California. According to The Daily Mail, Markle has been practicing Reiki, a Japanese energy healing therapy, on Archie, and even her dogs. A source said it's an attempt “to help them feel more balanced and relaxed." Markle has also reportedly introduced Prince Harry to the process of “ancestral healing,” a treatment which she's said to have learned from her mother, Doria Ragland, which involves dealing with “generations of genetic baggage.”
In reflexology, specific points of the hands, feet, and ears are massaged to induce a range of benefits. Muhammad Ali received this treatment from celebrity reflexologist Richard Minarik.
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People are becoming more conscious of their health and well-being and with this the use of alternative medicines, therapies, and practices are becoming more common. For example, in an attempt to avoid conventional treatment, over 30% of Americans are turning to some form of non-conventional medicine.asss4
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