Alternative Medicine is Preventive; Western Medicine is Curative

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Have you heard the term wellness? It has two contexts, one in alternative medicine and one in Western medicine.In the alternative medicine world, wellness means taking care of yourself so you don't get sick. Let's find ways ... Read article

Holistic Medicine

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Holistic Medicine involves natural treatment options like holistic nutrition, herbology, environmental medicine, energy work, mind-body medicine, anatomy, and many other holistic medicine practices.Holistic medicine allows an individual to ... Read article

A Career in Sports Medicine

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Do you want a rewarding career that also lets you work with a lot of people? Do you enjoy sports and physical activity? Do you want to be a doctor? If you answered yes to any of these then you may be interested in a career in sports medicine. ... Read article

Alternative Medicine is Organic; Western Medicine is Machine-Oriented

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Is your body a type of machine, like a car or a cell phone, or is it a living thing?I know that's seems like a weird question, but your answer to it determines whether you agree with the Western medical model or alternative medicine ... Read article

What Is Herbal Medicine? Is It Safe?

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Herbal medicine is the use of plant and herb extracts for their therapeutic value. Most plants contain and produce chemical substances that aid in healing and other physical treatments.Herbal medicine is the oldest form of healthcare and ... Read article

Herbal Medicine: An Ounce Of Prevention

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In recent years the issue of Alternative Healing has taken the medical world by storm.A 2004 government survey concluded that more than one third of adults use some form of alternative medicine and healing. Many of those using alternative ... Read article

Watch Out for Alternative Medicine Charlatans!

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Forget those CrystalsAs an integrative medical practitioner, I keep an open mind to new modalities of evaluating illness and treating disease. My interest and pursuit of complementary or alternative medical therapies has led me to ... Read article

Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Traditional Chinese Medicine, over 2000 years old, is an ancient form of medicine. Consisting of acupuncture, moxibustion (moxibustion - using material made up of "moxa-wool," in a form of a cone or stick; moxibustion is used to treat and prevent ... Read article

Alter Your Perceptions

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This article first appeared in The Sept. 2004 issue of The ZoneNet newsletterNo matter how fast we run, many of us are haunted by the urge to look back. Perhaps it is to see if anybody is following or to congratulate ourselves on how far ... Read article

Herbal Medicine

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Herbal Medicine, also referred to as Herbalism or Botanical Medicine, is the oldest healthcare known to mankind. Herbal medicine is the utilization of herbs for therapy or medicinal purposes. Derived from plants, herbs are used for their medicine ... Read article

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Shea May Slow Arthritis
29 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

Shea extract may help stall the progression of osteoarthritis, according to a new study. The study tested the effects of a compound sourced from the seed of the African shea tree (or Vitellaria paradoxa). Shea tree seeds are also used in the production of shea butter, a natural substance sometimes used to heal dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, burns, and rashes.
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Sea Buckthorn May Soothe Dry Eye Syndrome
28 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

New research shows that buckthorn oil may help relieve symptoms of dry eye syndrome. A shrub native to Europe and Asia, sea buckthorn produces berries rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants.
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Blueberries May Boost Breast Cancer Defense
27 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

Preliminary research suggests that antioxidants found in blueberries may help stop the spread of breast cancer. In test-tube research, scientists discovered that anthocyanins (antioxidants pigments abundant in blueberries) helped hinder ...
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Pycnogenol May Fight Hay Fever
22 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

New research shows that Pycnogenol (an extract of the French maritime pine tree) may offer natural relief of allergies. Often marketed as a supplement for heart and circulatory health, Pycnogenol appears to ease symptoms of hay fever.
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Tea May Help Your Heart
21 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

Guzzling tea may be good for your heart, according to recent research. In a study of 37,514 people, scientists discovered that high and moderate consumption of tea is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease.
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Red Wine Compound May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
20 Jul 2010 at 7:00am

Resveratrol (an antioxidant found in the skin of grapes) shows promise in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study on human cells. The study's findings suggest that resveratrol may help offset the toxic effects of a protein linked to Alzheimer's.
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