Archive for August, 2007

Using a Health Savings Account to Pay for Alternative Medicine

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Americans spend over $30 billion each year on complementary and alternative therapies, mostly out of their own pocket.?That is because few health insurance plans cover expenses like homeopathy, acupuncture, or Chinese medicine.?But if you own a Health Savings Account, these expenses are 100% tax deductible.
Health Savings Accounts allow you to set up a tax-deductible […]

Alternative Medicine Arthritis

Monday, August 20th, 2007

Are you looking for some inside information on medicine arthritis? Here’s an up-to-date report from medicine arthritis experts who should know.
Alternative medicine is the preferred choice of more than 90% of arthritis sufferers in the United States. Studies have shown that patients with arthritis and other rheumatic disorders tend to resort to alternative medicine […]

Alternative Medicine or Prescription Drugs

Sunday, August 19th, 2007

Alternative medicine is made up of all natural products, contains no preservatives. There are NO side effects and will not damage your organs like prescription drugs. Yet, people feel that they can trust only prescription drugs… knowingly, there are side effects and will damage organs, cells, and sometimes even the nervous system.
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Alternative Medicine - New Way to Lose Weight

Saturday, August 18th, 2007

Weight loss is one of the big topics-no pun intended-on the late night television circuit. While flipping through the channels after 11p.m., you are likely to come across several advertisements for weight loss pills and diet supplements, each promising to assist you drop those unwanted pounds and remove stubborn belly fat once and for all.
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A Look at Alternative Medicine and Conventional Medicine

Friday, August 17th, 2007

Alternative medicine and alternative therapies are therapeutic practices, which are currently not considered as an integral part of conventional medicine. Conventional medicine is the current mainstream medical system of diagnosis and treatment of disease.
However, an increasing desire for wellness, in response to today’s stressful lifestyle and rising incidences of cancer, disease and illness, has […]

Alternative Medicine - Has It Changed Your Life Yet?

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

With today?s rising insurance cost and doctors who seem to write a prescription for every ache and pain many people continue to lose trust in the medical establishment.
Watching the TV for any length of time and a variety of medical solutions will be advertised ? all with varied side effects. So many people are sick […]

Alternative Medicine And Its Important Role In Your Healthcare.

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

Alternative Medicine is redefining the boundaries of individual health and well being and is beginning to change the definition of what it means to be healthy in today’s fast-paced, stress-filled environment and offers a whole new realm of options for today’s consumer to choose from in the process of determining their healthcare needs.
You may […]

A Quick Comparison of Conventional Medicines and Alternative Medicines

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

The term “conventional medicine” refers to medicine practiced by medical doctors and doctors of osteopath. Alternative medicine is a system of theory and practice used by many individual cultures around the world. There are several differences in conventional and alternative medicines, but there are some practitioners that use them together.
Promoting Good Health
The emphasis in alternative […]

The Origins Of Alternative Medicine

Monday, August 13th, 2007

The origins of alternative medicine, also known as holistic medicine, can be traced back thousands of years to the very roots of medicine. Many millennia ago, physicians or healers would assess the sick person?s emotional condition in addition to their physical symptoms before beginning treatment. The roots of alternative medicine deal with the symptoms of […]

Alternative Medicine To Lower Your Blood Pressure

Sunday, August 12th, 2007

Home remedies and homeopathic medicine have begun popular over the years as an alternative to prescription drugs. Many people are not aware that there are also home remedies available to lower your blood pressure. What is nice about a home remedy is the lower cost and eliminating the unfavorable side effects of prescribed medicines. Another […]