by Anna Filipski — According to a government report, Americans spent $33.9 billion, out-of-pocket, on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in 2007. CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices and products such as herbal supplements, massage, yoga, chiropractic and acupuncture that are generally not considered to be part of conventional […]
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Modern women look to natural beauty traditions
February 26, 2012
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by Purvi Desai — Have you ever asked a woman the secret of her radiant skin? I have asked that question many times over and received similar answers from women who say they have a positive attitude, eat only natural and fresh food, hydrate well and, most importantly, follow a daily beauty and skin care […]
Stay energized in the heat
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Jane Hendricks — Whether it is from wet heat or oven-dry heat, people may feel a drop in their energy levels as the temperature rises. The vascular system dilates, and the body’s heat-producing systems slow down, leaving one feeling sluggish. The appetite usually decreases due to the drop in caloric needs as the […]
Use herbs wisely
February 26, 2012
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by Leslie Anne Rubel — Many clinical herbalists will tell you that from time to time their friends and associates approach them with questions about herbs and supplements, hoping for an on-the-spot response. The astute herbalist will always answer: “This requires more information from you than we can discuss right now. Please make an appointment, […]
Healing depression and anxiety
February 25, 2012
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by Dr. Tricia Pingel — Many people will make their way into the doctor’s office with complaints of fatigue and anxiety or lack of energy, drive and focus. In many cases, attending physicians dispense anti-depressants (sometimes like candy), such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) as a means to treat symptoms of depression or anxiety. […]
Hepatitis C virus
February 23, 2012
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — Being told by your physician that you have the hepatitis C virus (HCV) — the number one reason for a liver transplant in the United States — could leave you temporarily speechless, particularly if you do not exhibit any of the symptoms. However, most people diagnosed with HCV do not […]
February 28, 2012
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