Alternative Medicine - Page 29

July 12, 2016

Prenatal multivitamins don't help much, study says

For pregnant women, taking prenatal vitamins may be a waste of money, a new review of previous research suggests.

July 12, 2016

Is medical marijuana replacing other prescription drugs?

The legalization of medical marijuana in an increasing number of U.S.

July 11, 2016

Acupressure may ease fatigue after breast cancer

The targeted massage therapy known as acupressure may help breast cancer patients overcome fatigue, according to a new study.

July 10, 2016

9 supplements to ease pregnancy complaints

Between “morning” sickness that can last all day, exhaustion and the myriad of aches and pains that can happen during pregnancy, sometimes eating healthy foods, exercise and rest aren’t enough or even doable.

July 7, 2016

Toking up while working out: Ex-NFL player plans gym allowing pot use

A former pro football star and an advocate for athlete marijuana use have teamed up to open a gym in San Francisco that they say will be one of the first in the world to allow members to smoke pot while working out.

July 3, 2016

Moms love essential oils, but are they safe?

More moms than ever before are opting for natural, organic and non-toxic personal care products and finding safer ways to keep their kids healthy is no exception.

July 1, 2016

Self-compassion may help diabetics control their disease

Learning to be less harsh or judgmental and more compassionate to oneself may help people with diabetes manage their disease and stave off depression, a recent study suggests.

July 1, 2016

Report suggests more US businesses offering unregulated, possibly harmful stem cell 'treatments'

A new report suggests more clinics in the United States are offering potentially ineffective or harmful stem cell “treatments” without regulation from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

June 30, 2016

Study suggests marijuana could help against Alzheimer's

Marijuana might one day be an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease, suggests a study published this month in Aging and Mechanisms of Disease.

June 29, 2016

Dad who fatally treated son's meningitis with home remedies sentenced to jail

A Canadian couple who treated their 19-month-old son with herbal remedies to treat his bacterial meningitis, resulting in his death, have been sentenced to jail time and house arrest.