Alternative Medicine

Six Surprising Things About Placebos Everyone Should Know

Placebos have been studied more than any treatment in the history of medicine, yet they remain mysterious. Here are six facts about this strange effect that still fascinate me.

How Did Our Ancient Ancestors Heal From Trauma?

All the traumas we experience in life leave their wounds. If humankind hadn’t had ways of healing from those emotional and psychological blows, over time society would have become progressively less functional. Instead, history shows us that people usually recover even from the most severe psychological wounds.

Rejecting Shame To Reclaim The Power Of The Period

Menstruation is a taboo in so many societies. But it doesn’t have to be. With the right education—at home, at school, and in the halls of government—menstruation can be seen as the natural part of life it is.

Chi Kung For Beautiful Hair

Hair extends from the skin like an antenna that can receive and transmit chi. Longer and healthier hair allows for a better transmission of chi, while short, dry, brittle hair may not transmit as well. Breathing chi into the hair activates the hair follicles and helps bring more life force into the body.

Ancient Formula May Be The Ultimate Antibiotic Solution

Medievalists are now working alongside microbiologists, chemists, pharmacists and others to determine whether "ancientbiotics" — natural formulas used to treat ills during the so-called "Dark Ages" of medicine — may still hold promise of cure today.

Extreme Heat Can Be Dangerous For Runners, Cyclists And Anyone Spending Time Outdoors: 6 Tips For Staying Safe

These heat wave tips can help keep you and your vulnerable family members safe as unusually hot weather continues for the 2024 season.

We Finally Know Why Some People Got COVID While Others Didn’t

Our study has significant implications for future treatments and vaccine development. By comparing our data to volunteers who have never been exposed to the virus with those who already have immunity, we may be able to identify new ways of inducing protection.

Avoid These Shoes Like the Plague; They Can Send You to Surgery

Wearing shoes that do not fit properly, whether they are too small, too large or lack adequate support, can also contribute to bunions. Small shoes squeeze your toes while large shoes can cause your foot to slide forward, putting excess pressure on the MTP joint.

From Urine Tasting To Self-Infecting With Stomach Bugs – A Brief Guide To The Most Daring Medical Self-Experiments

Science presenter and journalist Dr Michael Mosley wasn’t afraid to make use of his own body in the quest to learn more about it.

The Story Of Parasitic Worms In The Web Of Life

As humans have become more and more successful at ridding themselves of parasites — particularly intestinal worms — we have developed a whole host of conditions associated with inflammation, particularly of the bowel. Could the parasitic worms humans coexisted and evolved with over millennia resolve some of our modern day epidemics?

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.