There is a general misconception that people may have about herbal medicines that makes them think that just because it is natural there is no risk attached to its use. The fact is that even plants contain things that can cause harm to humans and there are known instances of herbal medicine for high blood […]
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Don’t let the titles in the bookstore or online fool you. There is no one Alternative Medicine Encyclopedia that is universal. Unlike a Encyclopedia Britannica, which can report on mostly undisputed facts and figures, an alternative medicine does not contain enough universal elements for there to be a definitive alternative medicine encyclopedia.
The […]
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Depression is an incredibly common ailment in the world today, and it is considered as being a state of intense sadness, melancholia or despair that has advanced to the point of being disruptive to one’s social functioning or activities of daily living. Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain, and there are […]
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For hundreds of years, the Chinese have used many botanical extracts to prevent and cure a number of ailments, common today. Among of the most widely used is Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F used in the treatment of arthritis and psoriasis. In its use in herbal medicine for arthritis. Additionally, two other extracts have been […]
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The purpose of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians is to help their members to advance the profession of naturopathic medicine while at the same time maintaining their integrity. What the members of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians are trying to do is to integrate more naturopathic medicine into the national healthcare system. The […]
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The intent of acupuncture therapy is to promote health and alleviate pain and suffering. The method by which this is accomplished, though it may seem strange and mysterious to many, has been time tested over thousands of years and continues to be validated today.
Acupuncture as a therapeutic intervention is one of the oldest, widely practiced […]
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The herbal medicine drug interaction issue is one which must be taken incredibly seriously into consideration. A lot of people assume that just because herbs are natural and safe to take, that they will not be affected when taken with other herbs or even more so medications and prescriptions.
This is absolutely untrue, and in fact […]
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