So while I suppose I am indulging in some self-defense, I am far more concerned with defending science. Because the self-proclaimed guardians of science are denigrating it, every day.
So while I suppose I am indulging in some self-defense, I am far more concerned with defending science. Because the self-proclaimed guardians of science are denigrating it, every day.
One example of a Silver Lining in my life is the incorporation of complementary and alternative treatments to augment my conventional interventions.
Fenugreek is a common spice, particularly in India and places that ingest curries. It was discovered to have medicinal qualities thousands of years ago by Ayuravedic practitioners.
After all these years, I can now clearly see how my passion for beauty, homeopathy and science all merged. Frankly, I used to be a sitting duck when it came to skin problems.
In many ways, choosing an acupuncturist is similar to choosing any health care provider: location, cost, specialty and personal style are all primary considerations.
Essential oils and aromatherapy are useful aspects of integrative veterinary medicine and as more people become aware of ways we can use our patients' noses to assist their health, it becomes useful to learn a bit about the subject.
Less than one in three people who use CAM have discussed that use with their doctors. And even fewer turned to a CAM at the suggestion of their doctor.
I might as well begin by being blunt. There is no love lost between the medicine I was taught in medical school and the kind I practice now, which use...
Cordyceps sinensis, a traditional Chinese Medicine, is a fungus that has been historically used for over 2,000 years throughout China and Asia as part of treatment for a variety of conditions including many cancers.
If these complementary therapies all have the power to reduce chronic stress and depression, could they not -- in combination with medical treatment -- potentially improve the prognosis and extend the lives of cancer patients?
It is a common misconception (and prejudice) that psychological and nonpharmaceutical research is less stringent and reliable than clinical drug trials.
In some cases asking "what do I have," isn't as good as asking "what can we do?"
Yoga and Tai Chi are two popular complementary treatments. What they share is that they combine movement, posture and breathing to help people relax and achieve a "balance" between body, mind and spirit.
Red, ripe and delicious, strawberries are a little fruit that work overtime for your health. Peak strawberry season is just around the corner, so now is the perfect time to add strawberries to your menu for summer weight loss.
Clinical research often seeks to ask a simple question: Does a treatment work? That is an important question. But an equally important question is: What works for whom, and when?
Spring is the perfect time of year to enjoy the wonderful freshness of parsley and cilantro. Not only do these herbs add flavor and color, but they also have special health benefits.
When I discovered an herb blend or "formula" written in 1113 AD to help menstrual cramps, PMS and irritability, I only wished I had seen it sooner.
Alternative therapies can bring a great deal of relief for people suffering from osteoarthritis. Here are a few worth looking into.
According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. I was one of them un...
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The following steps are simple things to do to address your pet's gas problems.