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I do a lot of speaking and writing on the subject of natural health and medicine. Why? Because I care about humanity; and I'm appalled at the way my fellow-humans are treated like herd-animals by the medical establishment. Yet, my message often seems to fall on deaf ears. I believe there are two-reasons for this. First, when anyone starts speaking...

The only reason you use medicines is to cure some or the other diseases. So, what are medicines? Medicines are some form of chemicals that is inserted in side our body to treat some bad functioning or diseases related to your health. They are specifically researched to know whether they work on any condition for, which they are being developed....

Alternative medicine is a far ranging term that encompasses many different therapies. It is best when it is used at the same time as conventional medicine and can offer the patient some great remedies for what ails them. When you are being treated for a serious illness it is best that you keep your doctor informed on the alternative remedies that...

In recent years, holistic medicine has attracted more and more practitioners and adherents. But, what is holistic medicine? How does it differ from conventional medicine? In many ways, the answers to such questions are straightforward. Unlike conventional medicine, holistic medicine is an approach to health and healing that takes into account...

Giovanni Casanova (1725-1798) was an Italian adventurer, writer, soldier, musician, spy, and diplomat. Those accomplishments, however, have been historically overshadowed by Casanova's reputation as a freewheeling sensualist. The term "Casanova" has come to represent a person of great sexual ability and indulgence.The feeling that he wasn't a...

There have been tremendous advances in medicine and healthcare over the last twenty years, affecting everything from our understanding and treatment of certain diseases to the best timing to screen for certain conditions in both men, women and children. Breast cancer, HIV, prostate cancer, Alzheimer's...our ability to identify risk factors and...

As most of you know I was diagnosed with lupus. This diagnosis changed my life completely, no sun, extreme fatigue, and inability to exercise due to exhaustion. The worst was that I was finishing up my doctoral program in physical therapy, and it was my last year. I was in an out of the hospital with mysterious symptoms that were threatening my...

Health care is the major concern of the masses and the scope of nature cure in the medical field is growing with the balancing act. A career in traditional naturopathy is achieving great heights among the students and aspiring. Courses in the field provide the students an education on the natural forms of medicines for the betterment of health...

Healthcare costs on the rise, but there are a number of ways to lower your medical expenses.An ounce of prevention.One of the most effective ways to lower medical expenses, especially over the long haul, is to maintain a healthy lifestyle by:* Taking advantage of wellness programs* Maintaining a healthy weight* Exercising regularly* Kicking unhealthy...

Many years ago, my mentor, Mr Jaffrey, said; 'East is east and west is west and never the twain shall meet.'In this excerpt from Kipling's popular ballad, Mr. Jaffrey was reinforcing the idea that in matters of health, medicine and natural health do not co-exist.The medical philosophy of disease looks at germs as antagonistic and with this viewpoint...

In the past, people used to think that fitness and exercise were for the youngsters. Older people can't benefit from building strength and muscle mass. Of course, such belief is a myth. Studies upon studies have proved that strength training and exercise can greatly benefit those who are over 50 years old.There are many changes in our body as...

The word "alternative medicine" is an extensive practice that illustrates various health and healing methods. The practitioner jobs of this therapy have been around for hundreds of years, but last few years have brought a career boom in the field of alternative medicine. Around 30% population in the world is using various types of natural or alternative...

DescriptionAs anyone who has been bedridden for any period of time can tell you, bedsores are one of the unfortunate parts of the experience. Also known as pressure sores or decubits ulcers, they begin as sensitive, red patches of skin that eventually become sores or ulcers. Bedsores develop on weight-bearing parts of the body-commonly on the...

There Is More to Massage Than Meets the EyeWhen most people think of a massage, they think of relaxation and stress relief. The stereotype(s) for massage therapy can be pretty narrow minded, but by digging a little deeper, you'll begin to see how it can be a key component in improving your overall health and wellness. "Stress" can be broken down...