Alternative Medicine

Events: Whole Life Expo in Toronto 11/25-11/27 (2011)

Nov 26th, 2011 | By admin | Category: Alternative Medicine, Conferences and Events, Featured

If you’re in the Toronto (Canada) area this weekend, consider stopping by the Whole Life Expo at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.



Business Mojo: Achieving Success Through Mystical Exploration

Jun 13th, 2011 | By admin | Category: Books, Crystal and Gemstone Therapy, Featured, Feng Shui

If you want to take your business to the next level, consider throwing a little New Age mysticism at it.



Study: Traditional Folk Medicines May Lead to New Antibiotics

May 22nd, 2011 | By admin | Category: Alternative Medicine, Curry, Featured, Fenugreek, Herbs

Scientists in Rohtak, India have found that eight wild plants growing in India — including the desert date, castor oil plant, curry tree, and fenugreek — have shown promise in treating drug-resistent bacteria, or so-called superbugs.



Chronic Pain Lessened By Yoga, Tai Chi, Acupuncture

May 22nd, 2011 | By admin | Category: Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine, Featured, Tai Chi, Yoga

According to research presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society, activities such as yoga and tai chi, as well as therapies like acupuncture, all helped to ease chronic pain in patients.



Meditation Frequently Prescribed as Medicine Alternative

May 10th, 2011 | By admin | Category: Alternative Medicine, Featured, Meditation

According to a study released Monday by Harvard Medical School, more than 6 million Americans receive conventional doctors’ advice to try meditation and similar therapies.



Alternative Medicine Expo To Be Held at UMass (4/21/11)

Apr 14th, 2011 | By admin | Category: Alternative Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Conferences and Events, Featured

If you’re going to be in the Worcester, Massachusetts area on April 21st, consider stopping by the third annual Alternative and Complementary Medicine Expo, which will be held from 3-6 p.m. in the Faculty Conference Room at UMass.



Using Reiki To Battle Dementia

Apr 6th, 2011 | By admin | Category: Alternative Medicine, Featured, Reiki

The NY Times has an article up now about some care agencies, etc. who are using reiki to combat dementia. The piece also serves as a great introduction to reiki, if you’re unfamiliar with it.



Relax With Your Personal Nail Bed… Wait, What?

Apr 5th, 2011 | By admin | Category: Alternative Medicine, Featured, Stress Management

Not just for circuses anymore, nail beds are one of the latest tools in some peoples’ relaxation repertoires.



Acupuncture Demand Rises, But Insurance Acceptance Still Lags

Apr 3rd, 2011 | By admin | Category: Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine, Featured

As health costs rise, more and more people are turning to alternative treatments such as acupuncture to save money. And while the U.S. federal government now recognizes and regulates the field of acupuncture, acceptance by the insurance industry — and their willingness to pay — is still lagging far behind.



Homeopathy Prospers Despite Critics

Mar 30th, 2011 | By admin | Category: Alternative Medicine, Featured, Homeopathy

Embraced by its fans – to the tune of millions of dollars in sales a year – and condemned by its critics as nothing more than violently-shaken quackery, homeopathy nonetheless continues to thrive and grow.