Alternative Medicine

49 Courtesy of Pexels According to the Cleveland Clinic, Western medicine can be understood as the traditional health care that is received in the U.S. Whether a visit to urgent care due to a fever or a yearly wellness check, almost everyone in the U.S. has come in contact with Western medicine. The techniques are based on empirical scientific work, …

Certain natural substances have antibacterial properties, including garlic, ginger, and honey. While these may be of benefit as part of a balanced diet, they are not a replacement for prescription medication. Prescription antibiotics, such as penicillin, have helped people to recover from otherwise fatal diseases and conditions since the 1940s. However, many people may consider alternative treatments, such as natural …

Image Español Do you feel tired or have a headache when you wake up in the morning?  Something might be going wrong while you sleep that you don’t know about: obstructive sleep apnea (pronounced app-nee-uh). What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? The Greek word “apnea” means “without breath.”  An apnea is defined as a pause in breathing for at least 10 …

Both acupuncture and massage therapy relieved pain, enabled reduced opioid use and improved fatigue, insomnia and quality of life for people with advanced cancer, according to findings from a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open. “More research is needed to evaluate how best to integrate these approaches into pain treatment to optimize symptom management for the growing population …

Franni Welter’s personal health and healing journey led her to where she is today – in a strong position to help others by harnessing ancient energy based, vibrational techniques. “My journey started in 2006,” says Welter. “It was so transformational that I was inspired to do the work needed to become a certified energy healer.” She obtained certification in 2009. …

Dr. Andrew Weil is the founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. His early publications (The Natural Mind and From Chocolate to Morphine) focused on exploring altered states of consciousness. He is the author of several bestselling books, including Spontaneous Healing (1995), Eating Well for Optimum Health (2000), and Healthy Aging (2007). …

Mind-body medicine should not be an ‘alternative,’ nor should complementary and integrative medicine be something doctors are not exposed to during their training.” —Dr. Bernie Siegel Source: andreas160578/ Pixabay Those being treated for a life-altering illness by modern, or “conventional,” medicine often find the approach dehumanizing. As passive recipients of care, they are identified by their diseases and the focus …

Statin drugs are the gold standard when it comes to reducing LDL, or ‘bad’ cholesterol, but many patients at risk for heart disease refuse to take them because of severe side effects, such as muscle pain or weakness. An alternative medication, bempedoic acid, significantly lowers cholesterol and the risk of heart attacks, as well as reducing the need for a …