Alternative Medicine

A number of wild plants — some found in Oklahoma — can be used for health benefits, either with the direction of a natureopath or individually, but caution is urged. Taylor Goodwin, a natureopath in Jay, Oklahoma, presented a seminar, Oklahoma Medicinal and Edible Plants, at the Tahlequah Public Library Oct. 4. Goodwin finished up his naturopathic doctor program at …

New York, US, March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Maximize Market research, a global Material & Chemical market research firm, has published competitive intelligence and market research report on “Complementary and Alternative Medicines Market”. The Complementary and Alternative Medicine size was valued at USD 97.22 Bn in 2021. The total Complementary and Alternative Medicine revenue is expected to grow at …

Why Isn’t Traditional Chinese Medicine Commonly Used in the US? U.S. clinical trials have not studied traditional Chinese herbs in lung cancer care to justify their use yet. Because mesothelioma is a rare cancer, no clinical trials on Chinese herbs for mesothelioma have occurred. Certain herbs may be helpful for mesothelioma patients. But there is no scientific evidence on the …

A growing patient demand is fueling the emergence of integrative palliative care, a blend of traditional biomedical care for serious illness and a suite of complementary therapies aimed at improving patient quality of life.  Dr. William Collinge, associate director of the Integrative Palliative Care Institute in Washington, said most palliative care organizations evolved as basic, mainstream medical care provided by …

This column describes the author’s own experiences with some alternative therapies. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. “Alternative medicine” is a bit of a buzz-term. Acupuncture, tai chi, herbs, and meditation, diverse as they are, have all been considered examples of alternative therapies. A lot of the dialogue …

Some natural remedies may help provide relief from bipolar disorder symptoms when used with traditional treatments. Some people with bipolar disorder have reported that using alternative treatments provides relief from symptoms. Scientific evidence supports many of the benefits in treating depression, but the effectiveness in treating bipolar disorder requires more research. Always check with a doctor before starting any alternative …