Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 80% of the world’s population uses herbal medicines. The WHO defines herbal medicine as medicines include herbs, herbal materials, herbal preparations and finished herbal products that contain as active ingredients parts of plants, or other plant materials, or combinations. Traditional use of herbal medicine … [Read more...]
Alternative Medicine
How Healthy are Your Prescription Drugs?
There have always been different perspectives on the value of prescription drugs. Are pharmaceuticals being overprescribed? Is there adequate research within the pharmaceutical industry? Are physicians encouraged to promote the use of prescription drugs? These are all questions that skeptics have posed over the years. Alternative medicine or Eastern methods have become more … [Read more...]
Top 10 Home Remedies – An Extensive List
Knowing the top home remedies for common pains, aches and other health concerns can help you live a healthier and more comfortable life. Many people reach for pills whenever they feel signs of pain coming. If you experience joint or muscle and headaches among other medical conditions that causes you discomfort, you do not have to turn to over-the-counter pills all the time. You … [Read more...]
Does Taking a Sauna After Exercise Produce Real Benefits?
Going to the sauna to sit in the hot steam after a tough workout is a great way to relax and unwind. Did you know that it also has real, measurable benefits to your health? Using the sauna after exercise has positive effects on the cardiovascular system, the muscles, and the immune system, and it can even allow you to measurably improve your performance in aerobic activities … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Massages
Massage is an ancient practice of manipulating skin and deeper layers of tissues in order to promote the body's natural ability to heal, relax and fight stress. Beliefs in the overall body health benefits of the practice of massage ranges from Eastern countries of origin all the way up to the modern day Western culture studies and theories concerning medical, emotional and … [Read more...]
Treat a Winding List of Conditions with Great Benefits from Honey
Honey is perhaps one of the most underrated elements today. Many people take it without the slightest idea just how good it really is. Honey actually has a lot of healing properties, with researching proving that it works as anything from an antiseptic to an antioxidant, and everything in between. It also has body cleansing capabilities, and can treat a winding list of … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Stay Healthy with Feng Shui
Keeping your health is always a good thing since this usually results to a ton of positive impacts such as lower health costs, a happier outlook in life and a generally better you. This is why if you are looking for nontraditional ways of staying healthy but don’t have any idea which path to take, consider the wonders of feng shui in order to maintain a healthier lifestyle and … [Read more...]
The Value of Herbal Medicines
Introduction: Herbal medicines have existed for centuries and can offer a valuable alternative to standard medical practices. From ancient Chinese secrets to holistic plants from aboriginal tribes, Herbal medicine have been developed for every illness or injury ever encountered. In more recent times, Herbal medicine or supplements have become available to help improve or … [Read more...]
Social Work is Bolstered by Recession
Recently, the field of Social Work has been expanding and its definitions are broadening to encompass a wider array of subjects and job descriptions. With the recent changes in the economy, people are more cautious about choosing career paths that can survive a recession. When it comes to social work, the job outlook actually improves during a downturn in the economy. Here are … [Read more...]
Alternative Treatments for ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) occurs in millions of children and adults. It is a chronic condition that affects a person’s ability to focus and causes higher levels of energy than normal. People with ADHD are also prone to displaying impulsive behavior. Traditional methods of treatment include medications and counseling. Those who have not been able to … [Read more...]