Alternative Medicine

Kava: Mythical Origins And Epic Coevolution

Kava is a plant that if prepared properly, from the correct species, relieves anxiety and opens certain areas of perception, but must be reproduced by humans.

My Pain-Body Solution

I had been living with pain for over a year and a half, seen seventeen different medical doctors. The only solutions I’d been offered were some sort of invasive procedure but that was more like a bandage than a cure. Was there no middle ground?

Snow Shovelling: Healthy Exercise Or Deadly Activity?

Shovelling snow is an activity that will have to get done at some point each winter and it’s important to recognize that it is more than just a chore: it’s a vigorous activity similar to running and a great way to be active.

How Needles Chased My Blues Away

For no apparent reason at the age of 36, both my emotional state and menstrual cycle became erratic and unpredictable. PMS symptoms were making me miserable and my menstrual cycle was managing my life.

The Tragedy Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: A Pediatrician Explains How To Protect Your Baby

We want every baby to sleep on their back on a surface that is firm and flat, which means not inclined, and safety-approved. So, ideally a crib, a bassinet, a playpen or another product that is approved by the CPSC.

Local Spa Rebuilds With Community Support After Fire In Grafton

Truth Organic Spa began immediately receiving donations, phone calls, emails, and encouragement from their loyal clientele, other local businesses, and even selfless strangers who had become aware of the challenge this small business was faced with to get up and running again.

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Is A Common Health Problem That Can Have Serious Consequences – But Doctors Often Overlook It

B12 is scarce in the diet, and it is found only in foods from animal sources. Without adequate B12 in the body, overall health and quality of life are negatively affected.

They Don’t Come As Pills, But Try These 6 Underprescribed Lifestyle Medicines For A Better, Longer Life

About 90% of the nearly $4 trillion Americans spend annually for health care in the U.S. is for chronic diseases and mental health conditions. But there are new lifestyle “medicines” that are free that doctors could be prescribing for all their patients.

Cannabis Holds Promise For Pain Management, Reducing The Need For Opioid Painkillers – A Neuropharmacology Expert Explains How

An interesting trend has developed: Opioid emergency room visits drop by nearly 8% and opioid prescriptions are modestly lower in states where marijuana is legalized.

Inspiring Change And Healing In Mainstream Healthcare

What if we, as healers, had the power to create the change we yearn for, and build the bridge to a new healthcare system that truly supports us all? In many ways, holistic practitioners do this already.

3 Secrets Behind Social Media Health Advice

Some of the most popular social media influencers regularly offer health advice to their followers. But there are good reasons you should consult your healthcare professional before buying a new product promoted on social media.

The Benefits Of Oil Pulling

Oil pulling can help get rid of many toxins not only into the mouth but in the entire body. Whatever happens in the mouth is connected to the whole body.

Medicare For All Remains Best Cure For Sick Healthcare System

U.S. healthcare is a complex patchwork of public and private entities and programs, resulting in the most expensive per capita healthcare in the world. Yet, the health of people in this country, on average, is worse than in other wealthy nations.

What Does A Breast Cancer Lump Feel Like? Learn The Symptoms

If you’re a woman, it’s important for you to be familiar with how your breasts look and check them regularly. This will help you become aware of any changes or abnormalities as they occur.

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This Ancient Chinese Anatomical Atlas Changes What We Know About Acupuncture And Medical History

Scientists from ancient China are never mentioned in the history of anatomy. However, the oldest surviving anatomical atlas actually comes from Han Dynasty China, and was written over 2,000 years ago.

Why Does My Breath Smell Bad, And What Can I Do About It?

Most of us can’t smell our own breath. Your breath can be the first sign something in your body needs attention. Here are some tips to help you identify the cause, and how to fix it.

NEJM Study: Natural Immunity Offers More Protection Than Three MRNA COVID Shots

A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine finds natural Covid immunity offers longer lasting protection than vaccination, but a combination of full vaccination and prior infection is maximally protective.

If You Cry While Watching Movies, It Is Probably A Sign Of Your Emotional Strength

Why do we cry in movies? Is this a sign of emotional weakness (hence hiding it from your friends) or an indicator of strength – evidence of emotional intelligence?

What Is Acupressure Shiatsu?

Oftentimes, the rhythm of shiatsu technique and the acupressure point sequences form a dance-like movement that lulls the recipient into a deep state of relaxation.

Book Excerpt From "Adaptogens! Our Plant Partners For Peace In Changing Times”

A new book contains exquisite pencil-drawn translations of the late Marla Mazur-Carr’s conversations with these healing plants and how they wanted to be seen and heard.

Playing With Fire: Safer Ways To Fire Up Your Cannabis

Smokers tend to hide behind a smokescreen of denial in recognizing the risky business of inhaling ignition fumes from lighters or matches. Their foul odors alone should alert us that they are unsafe to breathe.

What You Do Every Day Matters: The Power Of Routines

The word “routine” can bring to mind words like mundane or ordinary. However, they can support cognitive function, boost health and provide meaningful activities and social opportunities.

How To Navigate Self-Managed Abortion Issues Such As Access, Wait Times And Complications – A Family Physician Explains

Self-managed medication abortion is medically safe, and there are many reliable resources available to help people through the process.

What Are Muscle Knots? An Exercise Physiologist Explains What Those Tight Little Lumps Are And How To Get Rid Of Them

While annoying, muscle knots are nothing to worry about. Simply stretching at the end of the day or going through some self-myofascial release techniques are simple ways to alleviate this issue.

Natural Remedies For Your Dog’s Skin Allergies

If your dog is constantly itching, scratching, and biting at his skin and fur, you'll want to try these natural solutions for your dog's skin allergies to help get him some relief.