Alternative Medicine - Page 12

October 6, 2017

The dangers of using 'home remedies' for serious illnesses

Many people turn to home remedies to treat their cancer, colds, and autoimmune disorders, but some of these can cause more harm than good.

September 27, 2017

Ayahuasca may have potential to treat eating disorders, scientists claim

Canadian scientists have discovered new evidence that linked ayahuasca, an ancient Amazonian hallucinogenic drink, to helping patients diagnosed with eating disorders.

September 27, 2017

Herbal Viagra: Just plain dangerous

These days, anyone that labels their products as natural gets a leg up in the consumer world.

September 26, 2017

How to enjoy aromatherapy safely

Aromatherapy is sometimes dismissed by health professionals as a trendy, new pseudo-science, but it actually has a long history and some solid science behind it.

September 26, 2017

Little evidence shows cannabis helps chronic pain or PTSD

Even though pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most common reasons people use medical marijuana in the U.S., there isn't much proof cannabis works for either one of these conditions, two research reviews suggest.

September 25, 2017

Is essential oil vaping safe?

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire—and where there are clouds of vegetable glycerin vapor, there are probably essential oil vaporizer pens.

September 20, 2017

Will acupuncture increase my chances of getting pregnant?

The use of acupuncture has significantly increased over the past decade in women and couples with infertility who are trying to improve their chances for pregnancy.

June 29, 2017

Can acupuncture treat women's health issues? Studies find mixed results

Whether acupuncture can really help treat certain health conditions is controversial, and now two new studies on the ancient practice have reached mixed conclusions.

June 6, 2017

Water boxing program provides relief, support for Parkinson's disease patients

It’s a beautiful Monday morning in February, but the six boxers who show up for their group fitness class at the YMCA in Randolph, New Jersey, waste little time discussing the weather.

May 29, 2017

Several non-drug options help with fatigue during, after cancer treatment

Non-drug approaches that work best at relieving cancer-related fatigue may differ during and after cancer treatment, according to an analysis of past trials.