Archive for November, 2007

The Definition Of Alternative Medicine

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

Have you ever suffered from a horrible headache when you thought the best remedy might be for someone to bash you over the head, or to pull your hair out? Then you might have some experience with alternative medicine!
In all seriousness, alternative medicine is not about hurting yourself, but involves investigating other potential methods to […]

The Roots Of Alternative Medicine

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Alternative medicine and modern medicine have may differences and whose to say which is best? Today, we expect doctors and medicines to fix whatever ails us instantly and doctors only look at the current physical problem when diagnosing our needs.
Alternative or holistic medicine, on the other hand, takes many different factors into consideration […]

Alternative Medicine

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Alternative medicine provides services not available through conventional medicine, incorporating spiritual, metaphysical, and religious traditions, along with emerging methods of treatment and healing. Alternative medicines include naturopathy, Ayurveda, homeopathy, acupuncture and acupressure, chiropractic, hydrotherapy, hypnotherapy, and many other therapies and medicines that are designed to restore and maintain good health.
The principle of holistic alternative […]

The Roots Of Alternative Medicine

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Alternative medicine and modern medicine have may differences and whose to say which is best? Today, we expect doctors and medicines to fix whatever ails us instantly and doctors only look at the current physical problem when diagnosing our needs.
Alternative or holistic medicine, on the other hand, takes many different factors into consideration […]

Alternative Medicine or Prescription Drugs

Sunday, November 25th, 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.
Please check […]

A Look at Alternative Medicine and Conventional Medicine

Saturday, November 24th, 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: A Holiday Gift of Holistic Health

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

Here we are in the season of giving which can be particularly stressful and take its toll on our health. However, you could make this the year when you step back and take a look at the overall state of your health and well being — physical and mental — and decide to expand […]

Alternative Medicine For Arthritis

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

The following article covers a topic that has recently moved to center stage–at least it seems that way. If you’ve been thinking you need to know more about it, here’s your opportunity.
Alternative medicine is the preferred choice of more than 90% of arthritis sufferers in the United States. Studies have shown that patients with […]

The True Meaning Of Alternative Medicine

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

Alternative medicine is a type of therapeutic practice that is not considered to be a part of traditional or conventional medical treatment. People use alternative medicine instead of using traditional medical treatment. This is often because they feel it is a natural way to get better.
There are many types of alternative medicine. Some are covered […]

What is CAM? (Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a term used to describe a diverse group of healing systems that are not presently considered to be part of mainstream medicine also known as traditional or western medicine. The goal of conventional medicine is to locate the physical source of a particular disease and then remove it […]