Are more people turning to “do it yourself” health care because of lack of confidence in doctors, high prescription costs and a new-found interest in natural supplements and alternative treatments?

You bet they are.

And there are plenty of reasons why it’s on the rise.

Flexcin was featured, as well as Flexcin customer, Steven Smith, in the report showing the rise of DIY health care and alternative therapies in the Denver, CO., region. Check out the video report:

According to Steven and many others, Flexcin is a great alternative for people who either can’t afford the high cost of prescriptions but also those who have grown tired of the side effects of traditional prescription medications. The quicker people can get back to living a healthy lifestyle, the happier they’ll be in overall enjoyment.

What’s more, people are opting for all-natural vitamins and supplements, like Flexcin, as well as homeopathic and other alternative treatments as a way to avoid expensive surgeries that sometimes may be avoided altogether.

Insurance has also become a leading issue for many who fall in this category of DIY health care. Everyone knows the situation the insurance industry finds itself in, as well as the millions of Americans who can’t find affordable insurance plans. And even for those who do have insurance, premiums have skyrocketed and it’s often difficult to get in to see your doctor in a timely manner.

Alternative treatments aren’t just for aches and pains, either. From people coping with Diabetes to people living with autism, there are all kinds of alternative options now surfacing that can provide help and even relieve symptoms.

An increasing number of holistic medicine practitioners are also coming onto the scene as a way to combat chronic pain clinics that only exist to serve as pill mills. Holistic doctors work with patients and focus as much time on finding the source of the root pain as they also provide options and alternatives as a way to treat, reduce and minimize the pain.

These holistic doctors warn against the dangerous and sometimes harsh effects of over-the-counter and prescription pain medicines, including disruption to a natural digestive system and, more seriously, addiction to the medications themselves.

Have you tried alternative medicines and/or holistic treatments for your aches and pains? Share your experience below.