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Arthritis

The 'Root' of Arthritis Relief

Posted October 20, 2008 2:12 PM

More than 40 percent of those afflicted with arthritis in the United States now use complementary and alternative medicine to ease pain and swelling. These include dietary supplements. The use of alternative remedies has increased since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued health warnings about anti-inflammatory drugs. These drugs were linked to cardiovascular events that even Read more...

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October 19

Alternative Medicine - Does Your Insurance Cover it

by Lynn A. Anderson @ 10:27 am. Filed under alternative, diet, fitness, Health, spirituality
The answer to this question is both yes and no. Some insurance companies cover some treatments that fall into an alternative medicine category such as chiropractor, acupuncture and physical therapy but treatments such as herbal medicine and aromatherapy are not covered. It's interesting to note that in England the Royal family uses Homeopathic medicine, herbal medicine and aromatherapy to treat illnesses. More…
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What can I expect to pay for massage therapy?

Started by SJones00 on July 29, 2008 11:55 AM

I have ongoing back pain, which is probably due to a combination of stress and bad posture. My friend sees a massage therapist once a month and I'm beginning to consider doing the same. I know what she pays, and it seems expensive. I'm curious, is there an average? What's a fair price to pay for a 60- or 90-minute session?

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Have you succefully tried any of the following treatments for aches and pains?
Have you succefully tried any of the following treatments for aches and pains?

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Chinese Medicine: A Healing Tradition

Posted July 1, 2008 7:18 PM

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the most complex, highly-developed traditional healing theories in the world. The major components of TCM are acupuncture and herbal medicine. Other aspects include acupressure massage, exercise systems such as Tai Chi (pronounced “tie chee”) and Chi Gung, and theories about architecture and interior decoration known as Feng Shui (pronounced Read more...

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Travel

Healthy Products for Healthy Travel

By Kathy Dragon
Posted June 17, 2008 12:55 PM

Taking off for a camping trip in the mountains? A trek to Machu Picchu? A fall walking tour of Tuscany? Nothing ruins good travel plans more than getting sick. Prevention is key! Next time you set out on a vacation, try packing some of these great natural products to help you stay in tip-top shape while you're away. NO Jet-Lag: This remedy offers homeopathic relief from time Read more...

See also: adventure, air travel, alternative, cold, disinfect, fatigue, first aid, flu, fun, healthy, infection, kit, medicine, pack, products, relax, stomach upset, stress, travel, trip

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Alternative Ways to Stay in Good Health

Posted April 28, 2008 12:56 PM

An increasing number of people are turning to alternative and complementary medicine as a better way to stay in good health. Treatments ranging from acupuncture to hypnotherapy are now available from qualified practitioners throughout the U.S. and Europe. These options include: Aromatherapy: This is a relaxing treatment that uses the sense of smell to activate the natural healing powers Read more...

See also: acupuncture, alternative, aromatherapy, complementary, homeopathy, integrative, medicine, natural solutions, reflexology, remedies, remedy, treatments, wellness

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Menopause

Mitigating Menopause

Posted April 28, 2008 12:49 PM

By Mary Bove, NDDebbie, who was 52 years old and had not had a menstrual cycle for the past 10 months, came to my clinic concerned about hot flashes. She reported having several of them an hour throughout the day, and she would wake up multiple times each night with both hot flashes and sweating. Hot, spicy foods seemed to bring on the hot flashes, she said, adding that on some days they were Read more...

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Make Herbal Teas From Your Garden

Posted April 28, 2008 12:13 PM

The first time Martha Wida made a cup of herbal tea from her garden, she was pleasantly surprised. "That was by far the best cup of tea I'd ever had," said Wida, a University of California master gardener. Besides being tasty, fresh herbal teas also have medicinal value, said Tess Calhoun, a member of the Orange County, Calif., Herb Society. "Mint and chamomile Read more...

See also: alternative, chamomile, complementary, digestion, digestive aids, drinks, Health, herbal tea, herbs, lemon balm, mint, stomach soothers, stomachache, teas, wellness

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