Alternative & Integrative Health

Herbs to Help You Chill


Safe and gentle herbal sedatives so you can chill out and get the rest you need.

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Do-It-Yourself Pain Relief


Many people find they can gain long-term control over their pain through complementary methods.

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Alternative Medicine Guide


Get detailed information on herbs, supplements, and natural treatments for hundreds of conditions.

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I sometimes experience back pain, but am reluctant to take drugs. Is there a more natural approach to this problem I could try before I head to the doctor?

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A man I was visiting the other day complained of a painful spasm in his lower back. He was trying various remedies with no relief. I suggesting that ... Read More...

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Herbal Medicine Cabinet

Posted September 4, 2008 2:43 PM

An herbal authority tells you how to get the most out of natural remedies ranging from aloe vera and ginger to slippery elm and elderberry.

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Reflexology Balances the Body

Posted April 28, 2008 12:58 PM
They may appear humble -- but feet are actually the key to our health, according to the ancient healing art of reflexology. Practiced by the Chinese for 5,000 years, reflexology works on the ancient belief in energy channels, known as meridians, which lead to the feet. By applying pressure to specific parts of the foot, known as reflex points, energy can be balanced elsewhere in the body. Read more...

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Simple Solutions of the Past

Posted August 27, 2007 3:39 PM
In these days of pills and potions for just about everything, it's worth remembering that simple solutions of food and drink seemed to do pretty well for our ancestors. Read more...

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Healthy Recipes

Posted June 28, 2008 7:53 PM

Do you like to eat right and have recipes to share? Or do want to start eating better but are short on ideas for what to cook? Contribute your advice here -- or find great tips, kitchen tricks, and delicious dishes in this healthy recipes group!

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Yoga: The Perfect Solution To ThirdAge Fitness

Started by on July 22, 2008
You're never too old to start yoga, and you're never too old to enjoy the improvements yoga will make to the quality of your life. Share your instructional techniques and advice about making yoga an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Let's hear your comments and suggestions, please.
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