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NATUROPATHY  

Open call to all alternative health care providers to discuss the pros and cons of licensure for naturopaths, herbalists and other providers of natural health care providers.

It is somewhat surprising, but according to an Ohio State University study, 70 percent of older Americans turn to alternative medicines to treat their health problems.

Naturopathy includes a wide range of alternative and traditional treatments to heal and prevent illnesses.

The use of alternative medicine is either scoffed at or wholeheartedly endorsed by people who have used it. But are these alternative medical practices really worth it?

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.

Making heads or tails of the various forms of complementary and alternative medicine is difficult for most patients. This short primer introduces and categorizes various modalities, featuring links to in-depth definitions.

Alternative healthcare is increasing in popularity giving us differing modalities. This article is about providers located on Kitsap Peninsula in WA.

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.

I share my list of houselhold herbs for folks considering using herbs for general well-being or as a treatment for an existing or possible ailment.

Colonics, or colon hydrotherapy, are gaining in popularity. While there is no conclusive evidence backing up claims from practitioners many people are still deciding to give it a try.

Most people think of rosemary as merely a culinary seasoning, spice. However its much mor as my article will tell you.

The rising costs of healthcare is something we all need to be concerned about. Follow these tips to save some money on your medical care.

Should acupuncture be used as a form of complementary medicine or as a form of alternative medicine? Although often used interchangeably, these terms refer to very different medical philosophies.

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

Traditional Chinese medicine has been around for thousands of years, and it's no surprise individuals are starting to embrace its healing properties as an acne alternative medicine.

Alternative Medicine for Ulcerative Colitis

Alternative medicine users often accuse mainstream doctors of being greedy, territorial and stupid, especially when it comes to herbs. Just how accurate are those accusations? An herbalist weighs in on the debate.

Alternative medicine and holistic health.

Alternative medicine has worked for me. Admittedly, my knees didn't stop aching overnight, but there was noticeable relief within days.

Are you considering alternative medicine? If so, this article is a must read...There may be some things you don't know about alternative medicine.

In this second section of alternative medicine this article covers some more facts one should know before perusing the practice of alternative medicine involving vitamins and minerals.

This article takes a closer look at the practice of other alternative medicine techniques including acupuncture and magnet therapy.

Complementary and alternative medicine, or CAM, is becoming quite popular with people over the age of 50. However, a new study shows that many seniors who use CAM don't discuss it with their regular physicians.

Alternative medicine can be beneficial on many different levels. This article will show you the different terms, and alternative healing systems.

Utilized by individuals from all walks of life and profession, bee venom therapy is considered a common alternative medicine approach in relieving symptoms of a variety of health conditions.

Unlike antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines, most of the herbal alternative medicine you use will have little side effects. In fact, this is why so many people switch to more natural forms of healing.

Ayurveda is an alternative medicine that uses a range of theraputic methods to treat many well known diseases.

Today, the practice of using herbs, acupuncture and other so-called "alternative medicines" to prolong life and improve health is no longer restricted to ancient mystics.

Alternative Medicine has been around for a longtime. Check out the sites and see what it is about.

In the United States, alternative medicine continues to make headway in the fight against disease. The use of herbal plants, such as Acacia, are becoming more popular among many American families.

Alternative medicine is becoming more popular as more and more people are seeking other ways to treat illness and symptoms to traditional medications. Learn more about plants that can be used for health.

Learn about plants that heal as alternative medicine from letter C.

Alternative medicine is becoming more popular as more and more people are seeking other ways to treat illness and symptoms to traditional medications. Learn more about plants that can be used for health

Learn about plants that heal as alternative medicine in this series from letter H to K

Alternative medicine is becoming more popular as more and more people are seeking other ways to treat illness and symptoms to traditional medications. Learn more about plants that can be used for health

Alternative medicine is becoming more popular as more and more people are seeking other ways to treat illness and symptoms to traditional medications. Learn more about plants that can be used for health

Learn about plants that heal as alternative medicine in this series from letter D to G.

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.

Millions of Americans suffer from migraine pain which is debilitating and leads to poor job performance and inhibits daily living activities of the sufferer. Many sufferers today are turning to alternative therapy approaches in lieu of prescriptions.

A brief article on Alternatve 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.

What is Acupunture?

Describes the case of Paul Karason, an Oregon resident, who used colloidal silver as a topical solution to cure severe dermatitis. His skin turned blue and his life has never been the same since.

Medicinal teas are becoming more and more popular. Read this series to learn about some popular herb medicinal teas such as strawberry tea and more.

To better understand the CAM's significance to African American Health Care and its future one must simply know what it is and how it emerged, African American's contribution, and most importantly its utilization and relation to African Americans.

A few definitions

Honey has long been used as a sugar additive to foods. With resistant bacteria, honey is now making a name for itself in the application as biological compound to fight bacterial infections naturally.

As adults age, memory and cognitive function may be become significantly impaired especially in those suffering from Alzheimer's. This is an overview of the health implication of curry power in the fight against disease.

To no one's surprise, women are becoming confused and, even anxious about their choices of medical care.