Alternative Medicine

Nearsightedness Is At Epidemic Levels – And The Problem Begins In Childhood

Myopia has become a lot more common in recent decades. Some even consider myopia, also known as nearsightedness, an epidemic.

Say “Hi” To Fiber

Fiber is an essential component in a healthy diet. Dietary fiber is part soluble fiber and part insoluble fiber. Both are important not only to gut health but also to overall human health.

Practical Reasons To Stock A Bottle Of Castor Oil At Home

Castor oil is considered one of the world’s oldest drugs, notable for its anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, hair regeneration and laxative properties.

Natural Options To Try Before Taking Antibiotics

There are many natural plant-based remedies that will help kill bacteria without the risk of building resistance. Here’s a review of 10 natural antimicrobials you can reach for as a first line of defense, before resorting to a pharmaceutical antibiotic.

The Horrors Of TMJ: Chronic Pain, Metal Jaws, And Futile Treatments

TMJ disorders cause pain and stiffness in the jaw and face that can range from discomfort to disabling, with severe symptoms far more common in women. Dentists have commonly treated the disorder with splints and orthodontics. And yet these treatments are not based on compelling scientific evidence nor consistent results.

Infections After Surgery Are More Likely Due To Bacteria Already On Your Skin Than From Microbes In The Hospital

86% of the bacteria causing infections after spine surgery were genetically matched to bacteria a patient carried before surgery, and 60% of infections were resistant to the preventive antibiotic administered.

6 Exercises to Help You Fall Asleep With Ease

Sleep anxiety is like a finger trap; the more we fight it the more we get stuck. Here are six techniques that offer a soothing way to prepare for rest and gently let go of the day’s concerns.

4 Natural Ingredients To Care For Your Skin

Your skin provides an important barrier against pathogens, chemicals and injuries. Dry skin, however, is very common and can lead to roughness, flaking, cracks and bleeding. Looking for natural ways to seal in moisture and heal your skin? These four ingredients provide a simple solution.

Dowsing The Origin Of Disease

In this Golden Age of Aquarius, people are curious about many things and want to understand the nature of these things, the mechanics behind specific processes and the application of tools that can be used to achieve their goals for a healthy life. Medical dowsing is one modality that allows us to do that.

The Courage to Take Up Your Own Health

Our beliefs around our role in our own health and healing are often entrenched and unconscious, having originated in childhood. But without greater awareness, it's hard to see the outdated beliefs that are keeping us from experiencing the full potential of our lives and what is possible when it comes to health and healing.

The Mystery Of Life Energy

When we acknowledge that we’re interconnected energy beings rather than separate machines, we can harness our innate healing gifts and benevolent interdependence to find a non-polarizing way forward that works for everyone. It is the birthing of our new paradigm that has room for both science and mysticism.

The Spiritual Origins Of Reiki

The research on Reiki continues to unfold, paving the way for more practitioners to deepen their practice. By reclaiming the spiritual origins of the system of Reiki, we can honor our shared spiritual lineage and ensure that Reiki continues to lead us towards wholeness.

What’s the Most Germ-Ridden Object in Your Kitchen? It's Not the Sponge

Out of the estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness that occur every year in the U.S., up to 20% may be linked to food prepared at home. This means food you cook right in your own kitchen has the potential to make you sick.

Understanding That Chronic Back Pain Originates From Within The Brain Could Lead To Quicker Recovery, A New Study Finds

It’s critical to note that just because the signal originates in the brain, the pain is not any less real. The pain is always real, no matter what. But to treat it effectively, one needs to accurately identify the root cause.

Tips To Help You Spring Forward Without The Daylight Savings Time Drag

As clocks march ahead and daylight saving time begins this weekend, you may be anxious about losing an hour of sleep and how to adjust to this change. Usually, an hour seems like an insignificant amount of time, but even this minimal loss can cause problems.

Drinking Olive Oil: A Health And Beauty Elixir Or Celebrity Fad In A Shot Glass?

Celebrity and influencers are sold on liquid gold but what about the rest of us? Can drinking olive oil really work on miracles for our health?

Is There A Magic Formula That Slows Down Aging?

What if there were a magic substance or strategy that would actually slow down aging, allowing us to ease into our later years in generally excellent health? Turns out, there is, and it can help save the planet as well.

What Season Are You?

Do you have a favorite season? What does that say about you? Dipping into the nature-based wisdom of 5-Element Chinese Medicine theory may shed some light on your own nature.

Don’t Let ‘FDA-Approved’ Or ‘Patented’ In Ads Give You A False Sense Of Security

If you’ve ever reached for a bottle of moisturizer labeled “patented” or “FDA approved,” you might want to think twice. “FDA approved,” means a product’s benefits have been found to outweigh its risks for a specific purpose – not that it’s of high quality or low risk in general.

Balance: It’s Not Just Tree Pose

With better balance, we avoid falls, which can lead to injuries and a serious decline in overall health. In this post I’ll describe to you some of my top choices for practicing basic balance skills that will help you in daily life and in your Tree pose.

Foot Care Tips For Runners To Avoid Injuries And Maximize Performance

Ensure your feet are well taken care of as the foundation for your successful and injury-free running journey, and then let your well-cared-for feet carry you to new heights!

Jin Shin Jyutsu: The Power To Heal Myself With Five Finger Medicine

Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient art which is complicatedly simple. Anyone can start holding his/her fingers to help himself/herself. One can transform oneself from any attitude and manifestation of that attitude even without knowing anything about Jin Shin Jyutsu. One can heal oneself completely.

Touch Creates A Healing Bond In Health Care

Despite the rise of scanners, robots and other new medical technologies, the physician’s hand remains one of medicine’s most valuable diagnostic tools. Touch creates a human bond that is particularly needed in this increasingly hands-off, impersonal age.

Many People Are Tired Of Grappling With Long COVID – Here Are Some Evidence-Based Ways To Counter It

I often tell these patients that we are still learning about this disease, which wasn’t part of our vernacular before 2020. Part of what we do at the clinic is help patients understand what they can do at home to start improving.

Is Sauna Therapy Built Into Our Genes?

Sauna therapy is not just about relaxation and pampering; it also boosts your immune system, reduces inflammation, improves cardiovascular health, enhances brain function, and even detoxifies your body. It’s a holistic approach to health that can truly make a difference in your well-being.