Alternative Medicine - Page 12

December 15, 2017

Mom claims cryotherapy left her with severe burns, permanent scarring

A Westchester mom is suing Equinox and Nordic Cryotherapy, claiming a botched treatment in the freezing chamber left her with severe injuries from frostbite.

December 4, 2017

Vomiting illness linked to longtime, regular pot smoking

The legalization of pot combined with more potent strains of marijuana appears to be increasing the number of cases of a rare ailment that causes regular bouts of vomiting.

November 30, 2017

Bodybuilding products sold online may be mislabeled or unsafe

Many bodybuilding products sold online are mislabeled and contain unapproved drugs and other ingredients that may not be safe, a new study suggests.

November 13, 2017

Colorado may ban 'candy' name on marijuana treats

Edible marijuana products in Colorado may soon come labeled with a red stop sign, according to a draft of new rules released Wednesday by state marijuana regulators.

November 3, 2017

FDA warns on 'pot cures cancer' claims

Medical marijuana may help with several health conditions, but it's certainly not a cure for cancer.

October 16, 2017

'Magic mushrooms' might ease depression symptoms

Psilocybin, the main ingredient in "magic mushrooms," may soothe symptoms of depression, according to a very preliminary study.

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.