Alternative Medicine

Stretching For Better Health

I felt stuck in a rut, but I was inspired to make a change. My body needed more love, attention, and activity. I needed a mentor and you'll never guess who it is!

I’m A Pediatrician Who Cares For Transgender Kids

A few months before Charlie came into our office, he handed a note to his mother with four simple words, “I am a boy.” Up until that point Charlie had been living in the world as a female.

The Next Pandemic Is Already Happening – Targeted Disease Surveillance Can Help Prevent It

As more and more people around the world are getting vaccinated, one can almost hear the collective sigh of relief. But the next pandemic threat is likely already making its way through the population right now.

CBD, Marijuana and Hemp: What is the Difference Among These Cannabis Products, and Which Are Legal?

New York recently became the 15th U.S. state to legalize cannabis for recreational use. While 67% of U.S. adults support marijuana legalization, public knowledge about cannabis is low. A third of Americans think hemp…

Nettle (Urtica dioica) — One Of The Great Medicinal Plants of the Western Herbal Tradition

Each spring, I like to share my excitement about nettle, one of the great medicinal plants of the western herbal tradition...

Natural Ways to Help Fight Drug Addiction

Addiction is often a result of trying to escape a stress, a trigger, or something more, and is most often a symptom of other underlying mental health conditions...

The Herbal Journey Continues at the 15th International Herb Symposium

The International Herb Symposium is an iconic herbal gathering that has taken place in New England for 30 years, bringing people together from many diverse backgrounds and ways of working with the plants. This year, the Symposium will be making the leap to holding an online conference.

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Why Are Doctors Needlessly Restricting Their Healing Potential?

A doctor’s personal relationship with his or her patients has a critical effect on their well-being. It is an aspect of healing that goes largely acknowledged, though it has been known since prehistoric times.

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Pest Control Without Poison: Removing Unwanted Bugs From Your Home

In the average American home, there are around 100 different kinds of bugs, including insects, spiders and mites...

Evolutionary Psychology May Explain the Anti-Vaccine Conflict

This conflict between two opposing worldviews is personal and political. It is a clash between trust and suspicion. From a political and democratic perspective anti-vaxxers must be heard…

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Learning to Listen: Liberating Myself From Lyme

I started trusting the more profound wisdom that came through the senses from a place deeper than my mind. I wrote down a multitude of foods, herbs, and antibiotics my body identified for me.

Musings: Remotely Possible

A year ago, last spring, many populations around the world faced grave unknowns as we entered an unprecedented period of global pandemic lockdown…

A Healthy Microbiome Builds a Strong Immune System That Could Help Defeat COVID-19

You may not know it, but you have an army of microbes living inside of you that are essential for fighting off threats, including the virus that causes COVID-19…

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The Response: Practicing Harm Reduction In A Climate Of Disasters

Harm reduction has multiple sides according to Christine Rodriguez, the executive director of Higher Ground Harm Reduction.

Will Going Out In The Cold Give You A Cold?

Many of us have heard: “Don’t go outside without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated.

Whether Slow Or Fast, Here’s How Your Metabolism Influences How Many Calories You Burn Each Day

It’s a common dieter’s lament: “Ugh, my metabolism is so slow, I’m never going to lose any weight.”

Keeping Indoor Air Clean Can Reduce The Chance Of Spreading Coronavirus

The best way to prevent the virus from spreading in a home would be simply to keep infected people away. But this is hard to do…

Laughing Is Good For Your Mind And Your Body — Here's What The Research Shows

Amusement and pleasant surprises – and the laughter they can trigger – add texture to the fabric of daily life.

More Families Are Discussing End-Of-Life Planning As COVID-19 Cases Rise – Here's How To Start The Conversation

Everyone directly affected by these choices should be part of the conversation – including young adults.

Common Sense Holistic Pandemic Recommendations

Now is the time you must do your part to keep your exposures as low as possible.

These At-Home Exercises Can Help Older People Boost Their Immune System And Overall Health In The Age Of COVID-19

Regular exercise and cardiorespiratory fitness can significantly reduce the risk COVID-19 poses to older adults by improving overall health and boosting the immune system.

Good Medicine: A Powerful Punch

Toss a crimson cranberry in your mouth and an irrepressible response begins. That sweet zip followed by a puckered sour…

Good Nutrition Can Contribute To Keeping COVID-19 And Other Diseases Away

The connection between the pandemic and our dietary habits is undeniable. The stress of isolation coupled with a struggling economy has caused many of us to seek comfort with our old friends…

Why Sleep Experts Say It’s Time To Ditch Daylight Saving Time

Some researchers are concerned about how the twice-a-year switch impacts our body’s physiology.

How To Detox Your Body

The human body is equipped to naturally rid itself of toxins. Following some of the simple lifestyle changes and dietary modifications listed below, you can enhance your body’s natural detox system and rejuvenate your body.