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There is a long-running debate between people who use herbal remedies for various diseases and disorders, and those who rely on modern medicine to cure their aches and pains.

More and more people are beginning to seek out holistic treatments over modern medicine.

A look at how today's alternative therapies were once the mainstream therapies, then so called "modern medicine" stepped in and pushed the old ways into the dark

Lower your blood sugar, heal a wound, and more with herbs. Herbs have less side effects and can be cheaper than prescription drugs.

Race is dead--so why do some say "long live race"? Is a race based medicine likely to save more (especially minority) lives? At what social costs? I address these and other questions in a end of term paper written in 2002.

Nature has provided an abundance of remedies and cures for many different medical conditions and ailments. Before pharmaceuticals, herbal medicine was the standard form of healing, not the alternative form we know today.

Natural health therapies include naturopathy, homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, Ayur-Veda, chiropractic care, nutrition, and a range of other modalities. Many of these practices have been used successfully for thousands of years.

Medical practices of the ancient Egyptians are surprisingly like our modern day medicine.

This article explores an area of Alternate Medicine - Herbalism. Herbalism is defined as the use of plants (herbs) as medicine. Human beings have used plants as medicines for many thousands of years.

Think of alfalfa as just an expensive hay for cattle? Alfalfa also enjoys a long, rich history of use in herbal medicine.

A guide to understanding the philosophy behind holistic medicine.

Eastern medicine is beginning to play a more important role in our western lives. How does this affect you, and could it prove beneficial?

Traditional medicine considers only the human body, and addresses systems instead of underlying causes. Holisitc healing, on the other hand, considers the whole human being - mind, body, and spirit - and focuses upon our own inner wellspring of life-giving energies.

An analysis of government waste and the failure of socialized medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine and reflexology have always been closely associated with each other. Find out why:

Stressing the benefits of traditional therapies, particularly acupuncture and herbal medicines, Prince Charles addressed the WHO and encouraged them to think twice about relying primarily on Western medical knowledge.

Herbal medicine is an ancient folk practice that is as old as civilization. Since the dawn of modern man, hundreds, even thousands, of wild and cultivated medicinal herbs have been used to treat all manner of ailments and disease. The use of herbs for medicinal purposesâ

Aloe vera may not be the Fountain of Youth but it's as close as herbal medicine can get

A look at pomegranate and its many uses in Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine and other folk medicines.

An article about socialized medicine

This looks at both natural ands modern medicines, both have a place in our society today as in the 'olden days'. Includes cold and heat exhaustion remedies.

Article discusses how modern doctors are mixing the ancient Chinese herbology practices to treat modern ailments.

While horoscopes can offer advice on a wide cache of life events, everything from love life to picking lottery numbers, one area in which they present much advice is that of the health of the person with a particular zodiac sign.

The times have caught up with us in a big way. Many people are looking towards the more affordable choice, as well as the natural.

This article outlines the concepts of energy healing such as chakra, tantra, prana and aura.

Almost everyone has heard of the Hippocratic Oath and knows that it relates somehow to medicine or doctors. What, though, do we know about the Hippocratic Oath and where it came from?

Acupuncture and reiki are gaining popularity for infertility treatments, and there's good reason.

Over the past few years, modern medicine has witnessed a multitude of wondrous medical advances and modern technology. Nevertheless, the little honey bee still leaves us amazed at the amount of its sheer hard work and the diversity of products, which it is able to put out.

CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) is a term that has been given to us by the NIH however it is a loose term for two different medical industries that are booming today. Learn why these two industries are different.

Modern medicine addresses only the symptoms and not the roots of health problems. Alternative health care medicine provides a holistic approach and ensures complete well being, with diligence and time.

Many people believe that "alternative medicine" is a new fad, but most methods of alternative healing are as old as the hills.

It's fairly easy to build (or re-build) a recessed medicine cabinet.

Ancient remedies and treatments are now being used to treat modern day complaints. Scientists re-discover new treatments alnost every day.

A brief survey and comparison of the relative merits of Modern, Oriental, Wholistic, and Lifestyle Medicine practiced in America.

Benjamin Rush (1745-1813), a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was the most celebrated American physician and the leading social reformer of his time.

California's oldest medical association, SSVMA is located in a nondescript office complex at 5380 Elvas Ave. in Sacramento. The side of building faces the street, further hiding its identity to casual passersby.

In recent times the interest in and the popularity of naturopathic medicines has been increasing manifold. However many people are not fully aware about its benefits or shortcomings of naturopathic treatments. Here are the pros and cons of naturopathic medicine.

Over the course of the last century notable advancements have been made in the area of medical science. In addition to improving the technology available for use in medicine, professionals have come to realize the importance of basic hygiene as a means for infection control.

The modern definition of mental health counseling and key concepts for professionals to take into consideration before practing as professionals.

Herbs are beautiful, fragrant,and useful for many things. Get tips on how to use herbs in your cooking a for medicinal purposes.

What images come to mind when you think of "alternative" medicine? There's more to it than the Reiki master or the Chinese Herbalist.

Instead of diagnosing and solving physical problems, doctors nowadays label symptoms as diseases and disorders and prescribe drugs to cover them up. Meanwhile, drug companies "educate" doctors using biased studies and get rich off the profits.

Did you know that many herbs and plants can be grown in your own garden and then harvested for your personal medicinal purposes? Plants such as Peppermint, Garlic, Lemon Balm, Cornflower, Cress and Hyssop can be grown outside your kitchen door!

People typically want to know how acupuncture works. It's commonly thought of for pain, however it can be equally effective in treating more internal diseases.

Acupuncture may soon be just what the doctor ordered if Assembly Bill 54 is passed.

Alternative medicine is becoming increasingly popular in the west as people search for less invasive and more natural forms of healing. In this article I will discuss the top 10 best alternative medicine books on the market.

The differences between Alaskan traditional medicine and doctors and hospitals.

Hippocrates is widely regarded as the Father of modern medicine. This article contrasts the Hippocratic approach to medicine against the faith-based healing methods that preceded it.

This paper explores the potential purpose of various commandments from the Old Testament and the place that the commandments may have in the lives of both modern and ancient societies.

Alternative medicine is booming in America due to our "green living" advances and to the amazes powers of natural healing compared to conventional medicine. Here are my top ten picks for alternative medicine books.

Acupuncture, herbs, cupping, and moxibustion are among the treatments available in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

For crafters making their own antique medicine cabinet, there are a variety of ways to create one; such as starting from scratch with vintage materials, refurbishing a used one, or purchasing a pre-made cabinet and customizing it with antique hardware and paint colors.

Pregnancy can be a time full of fear and uncertainty. Modern medicine has made great advancements in easing our worries by providing some highly accurate screening tests.

Rather than eating poorly for years and then relying on traditional medicine to heal you, why not let food be your medicine?

Medicine to the Native Alaskans was a combination of medicinal, cultural and spiritual healing. Today, Native Alaskan medicine has changed.

As the use of traditional and alternative forms of medicine steadily rises in U.S., the respect for Native American traditions and use of medicinal plants comes forward into modern day society.

Get rid of bulky or old-fashioned light fixtures, and replace with the clean lines and beautiful illumination of modern lighting designs.

Saw palmetto is an herbal remedy used as an aphrodisiac and to treat infections, coughs and respiratory congestion. Modern medicine has not fully accepted it.

This is an analysis of how modern media interprets what Trickster is in movies, television and books.

Americans are pulling away from fast food and medication and turning to time tested Eastern medicinal benefits of herbs. Modern medicine is manufactured from natural plant parts, so it makes sense the right herbs can prevent or reverse some problematic symptoms.

After 48 years of being a functioning transsexual, Steve Stanton is finally ready, with the help of modern medicine, to blossom into womanhood.

Could modern medicine finally be taking steps in the right direction to cure type 1 diabetes? In recent news doctors in Brazil studied the power of stem cell treatment and transplantation in newly diagnosed type 1 insulin dependent diabetes patients with promising results.

Some treatments are absolutely divine while others are for show and the rest pertain to modern medicine.

Using the film The Pill, an exploit about the birth of birth control, as a jumping off point, this essay delves into the concepts of "doing gender" and male/female stereotypes.

A newspaper article, about plans by surgeons in New York to transplant an entire womb from a brain-dead donor into a living woman, set me thinking. Is modern medicine playing God? Doctors can now transplant almost any human organ.

The advances made in modern medicine are so amazing. Case in point, the way we can replace parts of our body that is broken or is beginning to break down on us. For instance, lets look at the human joint.

This large range of ancient and new healing methods has been used around the world by heath practitioners for generations. Some of the methods are controversial, but Western modern medicine is now starting to look at some of these ancient techniques.

The first of many articles concerning Buddhist and Judeo/Christian sources and modern scienctific findings about not just avoiding suffering, but manifesting every dream into reality.

Is laughter really the best medicine? This article discusses research and studies on the effects of humor and laughter on health and wellness.

Virtual autopsies are changing the way modern medicine can study the dead. And for some -- it's not a moment too soon.

Modern medicine has made great strides in understanding PCOS, no doubt about it. Ask any woman who is suffering through it and you'll find that they have barely scratched the surface.

Modern physicians warn the public to be aware of witch doctors and unlicenced medicine men.

A look at the use of Aloe Vera in herbal medicine.

Traditional Oriental Medicine, also known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uses many different techniques of diagnosis, skin coloration is one.

Becoming pregnant with PCOS may be very difficult but with today with modern medicine there is hope.

We can incorporate wellness services into medicine more effectively

The long history of and modern validation of the health benefits of garlic

Acupuncture, the process of inserting thin needles into the skin in order to relieve certain ailments, has been known to treat many different illnesses that modern medicine has been unsuccessful at treating.

Taoism is a system of Chinese philosophy and religious practices which extol the virtues of living in harmony with nature.

Sometimes conventional medicine isn't enough. Naturopathic medicines and therapies are are becoming more popular and widely used in America.

The influence of Greek on the English language has been strong and widespread. Together with Latin, Greek helped shape the morphological character of the English vocabulary.

An excellent naturopathic doctor, while pretty competent, may still not possess the very types of perks as other conventional doctors. Naturopathy is still struggling to gain notice in the same areas of medicine as conventional drug-based treatments.

The article gives a brief description of how alternative healthcare systems define health and wellness and how they approach the individual seeking therapy.

Michael Crichton never fails to blend modern science into a fictitious world for an exciting read. In his latest spine-tingling and -chilling novel, Next, Crichton balances the realm of the fantastic with factual advances in genetic engineering.

A contemplative article exploring the societal and cultural impact on a woman in the emergency rescue field.

For the last few years, alternative medicine has risen drastically in popularity among humans, and now it is spreading to the horse world as well.

Find out why Bayberry is great for indigestion, infection, chills, and cramps.

Read on, find out what birch can do for you

Ladies, find out why this herbal treatment for menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, and pains during childbirth

You may think of aloe as a home remedy for burns but aloe was much more than that to the herbal healers of centuries past.

When Sharon Moore was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), her doctors informed her that she had a terminal illness of the autoimmune system, and she was offered drugs to cover the pain of the symptoms.

In modern times, our society has further removed itself from the principles of the Bible and fundamentally shifted away from God.

Can the body heal itself, or does it require aggressive intervention? What if there is another option? This article delves into the reality behind real natural therapies.

As Catholicism came to claim religious heterodoxy in Europe beginning in the fourth century C.E., dissenting groups posed a tenacious and ostensibly insidious threat to full continental domination.

Life saving herbal plants are being destroyed, learn why and how to help out beyond just decreasing your carbon footprints.

"We want to figure out how the human genome evolved. In the future, we will combine what we know about the e