Alternative Treatments for ITP

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, or ITP, is an autoimmune disease which causes the body to mark and attack the body's platelets. People suffering with ITP may also experience impaired production of their platelets. Treatments for this condition vary, and largely depend on individual circumstances. An individual may choose alternative treatments; however, it is best to consult a physician prior to beginning any new treatments.

Ayurvedic Medicine

• Ayurvedic medicine is a method of healing which targets a person's mind, body and spirit by combining natural therapy with a personalized holistic approach. A person interested in Ayurvedic medicine should visit a practitioner for a pulse analysis. After the pulse analysis, the practitioner may recommend a combination of treatments designed to bring balance back to the body. For a person suffering from ITP, Ayurvedic medicine offers a method of cleansing with warm water and sesame oil. Therapy involves removing impurities from the body, meditation and an introduction to medicinal herbs.

Reiki

• Reiki is a Japanese technique designed to relieve stress and promote healing and relaxation. A Reiki practitioner applies a light touch to the patient's body; this gentle touch may result in a slight tingling feeling accompanied by a sense of overall well being. This type of energy therapy is may be used in combination with traditional medical care.

Macrobiotics

• Macrobiotics is a way of life designed to restore and maintain good health. This guide to living encompasses every aspect of life, including what a person eats, sees and wears, as well as how a person communicates. A macrobiotic diet eliminates all processed, dairy, toxic, fragmented, expansive and contractive foods. A person on this diet may eat a whole food vegetarian diet with small amounts of fish. A macrobiotic diet may reduce stress, balance the blood PH, eliminate free radicals and promote healing.