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Geriatric massage is a form of massage designed to meet the specific needs of the elderly population. It involves the use of hands to manipulate the soft tissues of the body to improve blood circulate....
Naturopathic medicine for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) aims to return the body’s hormone levels to a balanced state and to prevent future occurrences of PMS symptoms naturally—without using chemicals and synthetic hormones.
Sepia () is the homeopathic name for "cuttlefish" or squid remedy. The remedy is made from the contents of the "ink bag" of the cuttlefish.Sepia's primary role in td....
Celery seed is used as a diuretic and urinary antiseptic for bladder ailments and as a sedative and antispasmodic. As an anti-inflammatory, it is indicated for gout and both arthritic and rheumatic conditions, particularly rheumatoid arthritis with depression. The herb has been traditionally used for stomach complaints and gas. Celery has a taste of SPICY and a temperature of WARM.
Yoga can be an excellent complementary health care practice to manage the uncomfortable symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), including bloating, cramps, fatigue, depression, and irritability.
Yoga is a form of meditation and gentle exercise that can help arthritis suffers decrease pain and improve joint stability and mobility.
Insomnia is the inability to obtain an adequate amount or quality of sleep. The difficulty can be in falling asleep, remaining asleep, or both. People with insomnia do not feel refreshed when they was....
Many people with fibromyalgia are looking for less invasive treatments or to avoid drug interactions and side effects. Laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment for pain, fatigue and other symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Homeopathy offers a safe and simple solution for addressing the changes that occur during menopause and restoring balance to a woman’s body.
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), is a relatively recent branch of science that enforces beliefs that physicians have held for many centuries, perhaps well before the times of the ancient Greeks. The premm....
Chronic pain often has its origin in physical causes; however, chronic pain can also have a psychological or emotional component that is rarely addressed by conventional medical treatment. Psychotherapy can treat chronic pain caused or prolonged by stress, anxiety, and emotional trauma.
Fish oils are derived from such cold-water fish as salmon, cod, tuna, or mackerel. They have recently acquired a new visibility as dietary supplements because they are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Omm....
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, a neurologic disease characterized by loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lag....
Aromatherapy offers a relatively safe and non-invasive approach to alleviating pregnancy symptoms through the use of essential oils.
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.
Sexual dysfunction is broadly defined as the inability to fully enjoy sexual intercourse. Specifically, sexual dysfunction is a group of disorders that interfere with a full sexual responsiveness. Thy....
Because of its balanced flavor, containing all 5 flavors (sweet, sour, bitter, acrid, salty), schisandra fruits are recommended for mild digestive or liver disorders, especially when caused by stress or overwork. It is also used for people who are recovering from illness or who have depressed adrenal function due to stress. In Chinese medicine schisandra is used to nourish the adrenals, as an astringent for diarrhea and frequent urination, and to control sweating. Schisandra is often blended w
Guarana contains caffeine and other xanthine alkaloids and can have up to three times as much caffeine as coffee. Its current use is primarily as a remedy for nervous headaches, mental fatigue, and heat exhaustion. It is also used for hangover, narcolepsy, and depression. The herb powder and extract are used in many dietary supplements for energy stimulation, a use that should be discouraged, as it depletes the body's storehouse of vital energy and aggravates nervous conditions. Guarana has
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by unrealistic fear of weight gain, self-starvation, and conspicuous distortion of body image. The name comes from two Latin words that mean ...
People with asbestos-related illnesses like asbestosis or mesothelioma are beginning to discover that many alternative treatments can help alleviate the symptoms of the disease, as well as some of the undesirable side effects that can be caused by conventional treatments like surgery and chemotherapy.