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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.

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

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.

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 has become more popular in the care of equines.

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.

Since the dawn of medicine, healers have derived their treatments from the plant, mineral and animal kingdoms. Homeopathy falls under the category of "alternative medicine," along with acupuncture, herbs, and other remedies that come from nature.

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Acupuncture is an alternative medicine that does not come from the Western world, but from China. It is said that our oriental friends have been practicing this technique for more than 2000 years.

This article gives the reader a brief introduction to acupuncture, including describing some of the benefits of this ancient Chinese medicine.

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.

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

The endocrine glands differ from the body's other glands and discharge their hormones directly into the bloodstream. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses acupuncture and acupressure, among others, to treat the endocrine system.

This article is a complement to Mandy Springs' article on Guide to Alternative Medicine. The Real Food Store in Helena, Montana has a Salad and Hot Food Bar. Additionally, the store is a source for organic foods and supplements.

Visitors to Baja Sur may have trouble finding the alternative, or complimentary, health services, foods, fitness gyms and products with which they're familiar. Remedial, maintenance or preventive, though, most of them can be found.

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

A guide to understanding the philosophy behind holistic medicine.

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

Holistic veterinary medicine is gaining favor among many pet owners, who want an alternative approach to caring for their pet. This method uses a wide array of treatments, and focuses on both physical and emotional 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

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

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

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.

There was a time when fibromyalgia wasn't even considered a real medical condition. But new research and mounting anecdotal evidence is forcing medicine to take a second look at how it treats fibromyalgia.

Acupuncture has become a popular method explored by many women looking for a non-pharmacological solution to their pregnancy related nausea. But is acupuncture a safe method for combating "morning sickness"?

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.

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.

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.

While not commonly practiced in the United States, osteophathic medicine is making headway in the treatment of disease and injury in dogs.

Leading companies voluntarily participate in Children's Medicine Recall

What is Acupunture?

As with any medical therapy there are risks associated with participating in alternative health methods.

Countless numbers of women experience breast disorders, both benign and malignant. As a supplement to traditional medicine, many women are turning to acupuncture to improve breast health.

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.

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

The color of your skin can change when you have a cold. This medicine can actually turn it blue.

A thorough product comparison of Adderall and Adderall XR alternative, two medicines of Shires Pharmaceuticals that have been successful in treating Attention Deficit ADHD. A look at the two from a personal account.

Acupuncture, which comes from the Latin words "acus" (needle) and "pungere" (prick), originated in China more than 2,000 years ago.

Try these alternative treatments to help treat Hepatitis C.

If there are alternative medicines and natural treatments that really work, why don't we hear more about them? I don't think there are many true conspiracies around, but this is one of those areas that makes me wonder.

Main source of energy is crude oil is nonrenewable source. Alternative sources of energy: Biomas, Hydroelectric, Solar Power, Wind Energy, Tidal, Fusion Energy, and Fuel cells power. Second largest is Nuclear Energy. 109 nuclear plants in USA.

75% of cancer patients are using alternative medicines. My research of scientific data finds that many of these products have proven efficacy. How can you do your own research to find out what will work for you?

How well are you prepared to treat your child's cuts, bruises, sore throat, cough, or other ailment? This medicine cabinet checklist will help you have the essentials on hand for when your child comes to you with a stomach ache or scratched up knee.

As you probably know, acupuncture treatments are performed by sticking very fine needles into your skin. Sometimes an electrical stimulus is used. Sometimes it is used in conjunction with heat from burning certain herbs.

For many dog owners, alternative medicine care for an ailing dog offers improved health with a natural approach. This is an overview of one such treatment; canine acupuncture.

In these days of skyrocketing medical costs, Alternative Medicine is gaining popularity. Most people perceive herbals as being something exotic, imported from distant, mysterious places. Did you know that all of us have a pharmacy in our backyards?

A few definitions

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.

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.

For couple facing infertility, both conventional and alternative treatments can work to treat and overcome infertility. Before a couple seeks medical treatment they should try these alternative treatments.

Instead of taking medications for dizzy spells and nausea that can make things worse, try these alternative treatments for relief.

Alternative treatments for cancer includes herbs used in Europe & other countries. As a survivor who used the treatment suggested in, "A Five Step Guide: For the Person just Diagnosed with Cancer" I hope to help others in their fight against cancer.

If you thought dandelions were just garden nuisances, you might be surprised how edibly indispensable they are for food, wine, and herbal medicine.

Once an individual has been diagnosed with cancer, there are a few possible options for treatment, including chemotherapy; however, herbs and supplements may speed up the recovery process.

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.

Acupuncture is a great alternative to traditional methods. I was happy to have found a way around cortizone shots.

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.

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?

A listing of resources for holistic massage therapists, acupuncturists, wellness centers, and alternative healing practitioners in Southern and Eastern Wisconsin

Despite the absence of evidence supporting the claims of the "holistic medicine" or "nutritional supplement" industries, many patient's and their families continue to fall for these oddball "therapies."

This article educates people in evaluating the legitimacy and relevance of advice in a health article to their specific needs. It recommends considering such issues as the writer's credentials and sources, and the input of one's own doctor(s).

Quite simply, natural health means maintaining good health naturally through the air we breathe, the water we drink, the foods and fluids we consume, our daily physical movement and activities, rest and sleep, and interactions with other people.

Homeopathy versus allopathy: a long political, economical and medical battle.

Homeopathy is a growing field for infertility problems. More and more people everyday is looking for infertility help in homeopathy clinics. In New York the number of homeopathy clinics that work with infertile patients is increasing every month.

Homeopathy is generally safer than drugs. It's been around for over 200 years and many people have used it effectively to treat their ailments successfully.

Homeopathy is a 200-year-old medical system that can be used to treat a wide variety of illnesses and issues.

Prevent heat exhaustion this summer by trying the following alternative treatments.

For decades, homeopaths have tried to explain the dramatic discrepancies between single-blind and double-blind studies. Finally, an answer.

Homeopathy is a safe and natural mode of alternative treatment. Some basic guidelines should be followed in order to derive the maximum benefits from this method of healing.

Homeopathy is an excellent form of natural therapy that works for millions of people. It can also be used for anxiety-related problems like panic attacks and agoraphobia. It's generally safe, non-addictive and affordable.

If you suffer from everyday ailments like headaches, indigestion, coughs, colds, or cuts and scratches, try homeopathic remedies. Homeopathy is an alternative way of treating illness or disease.

Take a look into a comprehensive list of having a household homeopathy kit which can come handy and beneficial for treating common ailment that may occur at any time.

Looking into Homeopathic medicines which are aimed at treating the patient, and not just at suppressing the symptoms of the disease. The overall constitution of the patient is taken into account before selecting a remedy.

A genetic predisposition to obesity doesn't have to mean a life sentence to a struggle with your weight. Learn what inherited obesity means for your body and what treatment options are available.

A few tips on how amidst painful menstruation, women can work on relieving menstrual cramps in the abdominal area and keep themselves fit through some low-stress exercise regimen.

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.

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

Alternative medicine and holistic health.

Alternative Medicine for Ulcerative Colitis

A brief article on Alternatve Medicine

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.

The lemon is more than just a wonderful ingredient for a pie, a cake, or some cookies. I've come to learn that the lemon and its juice are also medicinal and can add to the quality of one's life.

Depression is becoming so common that some in the medical field are calling it the next big epidemic. If you struggle with periodic episodes of mild to moderate depression, here are some ideas to talk over with your doctor.

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.

Instructions to make and store crystal elixirs and some useful elixirs.