Archive for the 'Alternative Medicine' Category

Seeking An Alternative Asthma Medicine

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Asthma affects millions of people worldwide. A disease of the respiratory system, asthma causes airways to constrict so that breathing is hindered. Sufferers of asthma know how terrifying the disease can be and how dependent they are on medicines such as respiratory inhalers to protect their health and often their lives.
But there is a movement […]

Alternative Medicines Complement Conventional Medicines

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

There are many choices when looking for alternative medicines. Today, more people are turning to these alternatives for their treatments than ever before. These types of medicines provide a different approach than conventional medicine in health care systems and practices.
What is Alternative Medicine?
Some examples of alternative medicine are chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, homeopathy, osteopathy, and naturopathy. […]

Alternative Medicine For Arthritis

Monday, August 18th, 2008

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 […]

Aromatherapy Treatment ? Alternative Medicine

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Arthritis had Mrs. Thompson grounded for years. She had seen several doctors with no permanent solution to the problem. As an alternative medicinal stream, Mrs. Thomson agreed to use aromatherapy. Regular massage with the essential oils of lemon balm, rose, black spruce, tarragon and jasmine was recommended. She testifies to the positive effect aromatherapy had […]

Alternative medicine in food- Shallots

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Shallots belong to the lily family (Liliacae) where onion, garlic and leeks are present. It is classified as Allium cepa var. aggregatum .Shallots are smaller and sweeter than onion and like garlic its bulb divides into multiple sections .It digests better than onion when eaten raw. The bulbs are pulled of the […]

Alternative Medicine

Friday, August 15th, 2008

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 Definition Of Alternative Medicine

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

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 […]

What is CAM? (Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

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 […]

Improving Health and through Kinesiology and Alternative Medicine

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

People sometimes say to me: “Kinesiology? That’s muscle testing isn’t it?”

I often laugh and say “It is, and it isn’t. It’s that, and so much more.”

A natural therapy that originated in the 1960s, Kinesiology has brought life changing benefits to those experiencing depression, stress, anxiety, nervous tension, excessive worry, learning […]

Alternative Medicine - Has It Changed Your Life Yet?

Monday, August 11th, 2008

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 […]