alternative therapies

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Botox. It’s Not Just for Beauty Anymore.

Read about the ways Botox can be used to treat medical conditions.

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What Is EMDR and How Can It Help Trauma Survivors?

The breakthrough therapy helps your brain heal itself

Meg Weber

EMDR Therapy Helped Me Heal from Trauma. Now I Use it to Help My Clients.

After EMDR helped me process my sister’s suicide, I decided to help others through EMDR therapy

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Are Medical Mushrooms Really Magic?

A growing number of practitioners are looking to the power of psychedelics to treat mental health conditions. Are they worth the trip?

Herbal Plant Medicine for Natural Healing Medication

Answers About Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha’s all the buzz these days for relieving stress and fatigue. But is there anything to it?

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Can Acupuncture Help?

Acupuncture has become more mainstream over the past decade, but it still seems a bit mysterious. We took a look into this ancient practice.

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You’re Getting Sleepy: What You Need to Know About Hypnosis

Despite a bad reputation, hypnosis isn’t quack science — if you’re open to it

3 Pain-Relief Treatments with Bonus Benefits

3 Pain-Relief Treatments with Bonus Benefits

These sustainable pain-relief treatments have additional advantages and most importantly they’re often times effective for many types of painful conditions.

Many Mistakenly Believe Alternative Therapies Can Cure Cancer

Many Mistakenly Believe Alternative Therapies Can Cure Cancer

Despite evidence to the contrary, four in 10 Americans believe alternative therapies can cure cancer.

What Is CAM Therapy and Is It Right for You

What Is CAM Therapy and Is It Right for You?

Learn more about integrative medicine, which draws on traditional and non-traditional systems tailored to each individual's needs.

What Is CBD Oil and Is It Effective?

What Is CBD Oil and Is It Effective?

This non-intoxicating marijuana extract is being credited with helping treat a host of medical problems—everything from epileptic seizures to anxiety to inflammation to sleeplessness.

De-stress With Breathing Techniques

De-stress With Breathing Techniques

Practice breathing techniques to relieve stress and provide feelings of calm and tranquility.

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Meditation Tricks for Busy Bodies

Even when you're busy, you need time to meditate and relax. Here are some high-tech and low-tech meditation tips and tools.

Alternative Medicine Becoming More Popular Among Americans

Alternative Medicine Becoming More Popular Among Americans

Americans spend a good chunk of their health care dollars on alternative medicine, such as acupuncture, yoga, chiropractic care and natural supplements, a new government report shows.

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Not Into Meditation? Do This Instead

Study monitored brain waves of people watching different types of videos

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is a physical and mental practice that involves the body, mind and spirit.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi

Tai chi means "grand ultimate" and implies "the balance of opposing forces of nature." The traditional training is intended to teach awareness of one's own balance, both physical and mental.

Osteopathic Medicine

Osteopathic Medicine

Osteopathic medicine emphasizes the relationship between all organ systems of the body, including the musculoskeletal system (your bones and muscles) and the function of your entire body.

Naturopathy

Naturopathy

Naturopathy is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on natural remedies to stimulate and support the body's own healing ability.

Hypnosis

Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a medium or modality through which you may become more alert to and focused on your own thoughts and feelings.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy

Homeopathy is a natural, noninvasive system of medical treatment based on the theory that substances that cause certain symptoms in a healthy person can—in diluted amounts—cure those symptoms in an unhealthy person.

Chiropractic

Chiropractic

Chiropractic care primarily involves manual manipulation, which restores joint mobility, as a treatment option for musculoskeletal disorders and as a way to improve overall health.