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Rescue Remedy is the trademarked name of a combination of five Bach flower essences intended for use in emotional or psychological emergencies. It contains the essences of star of Bethlehem, rock rose....
A variety of complementary and alternative medicine therapies can be combined with western treatments to provide effective Integrative Medicine management of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).
Marijuana (marihuana), , also known as Indian hemp, is a member of the Cannabaceae or hemp family, thought to have originated in the mountainous districts of India, north of the Himalayan mountains. n ...
The kola nut, or bitter cola, () is a seed part from a tree from the Sterculiaceae family. The trees are native to Central and Western Africa, but are now found in the West Indies andBrazil, where thl....
Yoga has many paths, and modern yoga styles have important differences while sharing a similar essence. Yoga styles today in the Western world are mostly forms of hatha yoga, or the yoga of physical postures, which is only a small part of the whole of yoga.
Through the use of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other traditional therapies, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help to relieve stress and unwind its harmful effects your on health.
According to Ken "Bear Hawk" Cohen, "Native American medicine is based on widely held beliefs about healthy living, the repercussions of disease-producing behavior, and the spirir....
also known as Indian tobacco, wild tobacco, pukeweed, emetic weed, asthma weed and gag-root, is native to North America and can commonly be found growing wild over much of the United States. Lobeliap....
Hangover is the collection of physical and mental symptoms that occur after a person drinks excessive amounts of alcohol.Hangovers have probably been experienced since prehistoric time when alcohol wg....
Environmental therapy, also known as environmental medicine and formerly called clinical ecology, is the diagnosis and treatment of conditions caused by environmental factors.The founder of environmet....
Though scientists cannot agree on precisely how hypnosis works, it is apparent that the subconscious mind is awake and accessible, while the conscious control of the mind is subdued.
There are three major divisions within the field of hypnosis, each with their own approach, training requirements and practice methods. These three divisions are clinical hypnosis, stage hypnosis and forensic hypnosis.
Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, is also known as methyl sulfone and dimethylsulfone (DMSO). It is a sulfur-bearing compound that exists naturally in many fruits, vegetables, grains, and animals, inclu O...
Reiki is taught in three levels, or degrees, and Attunements, or initiation sessions. It is during the 2nd Attunement session where the three Reiki Symbols are introduced.
Endometriosis is a condition in which bits of tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grow in other parts of the body (and within the uterus). Like the uterine lining, this tissue bus....
Psychotherapy can be defined as a means of treating psychological or emotional problems such as neurosis or personality disorder through verbal and nonverbal communication. It is the treatment of psys....
Applied kinesiology (AK) is the study of muscles and the relationship of muscle strength to health. It incorporates a system of manual muscle testing and therapy. AK is based on the theory that an ort....
Pain is an unpleasant feeling that is conveyed to the brain by sensory neurons. The discomfort signals actual or potential injury to the body. However, pain is more than a sensation, or the physical n....
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by distressing repetitive thoughts, impulses, or images that are intense, frightening, absurd, or unusual. These thoughe....
Detoxification is one of the more widely used treatments and concepts in alternative medicine. It is based on the principle that illnesses can be caused by the accumulation of toxic substances (toxins....