Baystate users of complementary and alternative medicine are again faced with both challenges and opportunities to protect our access to one of the largest networks of affordable holistic healthcare practitioners in the country.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Self-managed medication abortion is medically safe, and there are many reliable resources available to help people through the process.
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.
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