From the monthly archives:

June 2008

The Traditional Naturopath

June 30, 2008

Naturopathy is a form of alternative medicine that believes in a person’s capacity for self-healing. There are actually several different kinds of people who practice this form of medicine. Although, they have similar beliefs, their ways of gaining knowledge and applying it can differ. The traditional naturopath has similar practices and beliefs of other people [...]

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Everything You Need To Know About The National College Of Naturopathic Medicine

June 24, 2008

The National College of Naturopathic Medicine, now called the National College of Natural Medicine, is the best place for doctors who want to be approved to practice naturopathic medicine. The National College of Naturopathic Medicine is located in Portland, Oregon.
The History
The National College of Naturopathic Medicine started accepting students in 1956, making it the oldest [...]

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The Principles Of A Naturopathic Physician

June 21, 2008

A naturopathic physician generally believes in some principles that he has learned from alternative medicine. These beliefs have lead the naturopathic physician to practice wellness and health by using natural elements as well as natural manipulation.
Natural Healing
The naturopathic physician’s belief in the power of natural elements such as botanicals and manipulation in treating many [...]

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What Is The Council On Naturopathic Medical Education?

June 18, 2008

In North America, naturopathic medicine is not considered “real” medicine by the public and by a lot of conventional doctors. Many people have been victims of one scam or another throughout their lifetimes and don’t want to get caught up in any medical scams. Sometimes people think that the best way to not [...]

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Grudge Match: Alternative Medicine Verses Conventional Medicine

June 14, 2008

It’s a great night here in Metaphorical Mind Wrestling arena, where we have the Grand Champeen Really Heavy, Man bout tonight! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, tonight is the long anticipated grudge match of Alternative Medicine Verses Conventional Medicine!
They’ve been yelling at each other for years, and now they are going to get down and [...]

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Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Herbal Treatment Options

June 13, 2008

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that results in causing chronic inflammation of the joints, and it can also can an inflammation of the tissues around the joints. Because it is able to affect multiple organs in the body, rheumatoid arthritis is referred to as being a systematic illness and is sometimes also referred to [...]

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Three Primary Types Of Herbal Medicine Practiced Today

June 13, 2008

Since the use of herbal medicine has been traced back to cave drawings from the Neanderthal period some 60,000 years ago, some find it hard to refer to herbalism as an alternative form of medicine. Considering the three basic types of herbal medicine it history shows a strong following before the introduction of modern pharmaceutical [...]

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Training Provided By Each College Of Naturopathic Medicine

June 12, 2008

There are several good colleges for naturopathic medicine in England, Canada and the U.S. Some colleges offer diploma courses and there are many international students who take such courses.
In England
The College of Naturopathic Medicine in England is one of the U.K.’s largest and highly respected colleges. It is well known for its natural [...]

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Alternative Medicine Therapy Will Not Make You Crazy

June 12, 2008

When the average Westerner hears “alternative medicine therapy”, images of voodoo witchdoctors waving their arm about often spring to mind. Some alternative therapy practices such as Ayurveda or hypnotism will ask you to make lifestyle changes that may make the average person uncomfortable. One of the biggest fears a person has is of [...]

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