Reflexology and the Elderly

It seems to me that reflexology and working with the elderly is a match made in heaven. Alternatives to medications are always of interest because they are often safer and with fewer side effects.

Herbal Remedies: Many Reasons to Try Them

Millions of people around the globe, each day, face relatively minor medical concerns. These minor concerns vary from sore throats to chicken pox to warts and head lice, and more. Most people with these minor medical conditions do not need to see a doctor, but they would like some therapy

A Consumer’s Guide to Buying Manuka Honey

There is no question that Manuka honey has more healing properties than any other type of honey in the world. However, there has been much confusion over which type of Manuka honey is the best to use for medicinal use. This article will eliminate that confusion.

Are Natural Milk Alternatives Good for You?

Outside of these major varieties of nondairy milk, there are also many other nut-based milks, including concoctions made from hazel nuts, walnuts, and Brazil nuts. And oat milk, which is similar to rice milk but creamier and grittier, is also growing in popularity.

Yoga As Treatment For Shoulder Pain

Yoga could be an effective technique or program to remedy or relieve shoulder pain. As a form of therapy, you should set a posture designed especially and specifically for your unique shoulder problems.

The Art of Reiki

Reiki is Universal Life Force Energy and it is a healing art that can be dated back to ancient times. Reiki energy provides significant benefits to those who use it. It helps to align the body’s meridians, and restore any imbalances within the mind and body.

Gout: How We Get It And What To Do About It

Medical science knows what happens. You get a build-up of uric acid in the blood. This material then forms crystals in your tissues. These crystals hurt. Bad. Some doctors say that it is the only time they have seen grown men cry. What you want to know is how to keep this from happening (prevention) and how to get rid of it when it does happen, and how to choose the best therapy for yourself.

Why Are Herbs Central to Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice?

If you visit a Traditional Chinese Medicine herbalist or medical practitioner, you will notice a heavy emphasis on the use of natural herbs. These herbs are all commonly found in the Eastern world and have been used for centuries to heal the body, control disease, and prevent illness. All aspects of health and well being can be protected and healed through the consistent use of these herbs.

Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Aging Process

Aging naturally used to be the only alternative to plastic surgery, but things have changed. Technology is evolving to offer more appealing alternatives, such as minimally invasive laser treatments and a variety of herbal supplements, creams and lotions. Those who don’t want to undergo any type of surgical procedure, including laser treatments, are now giving greater attention to Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM.

TCM – Outward Illness As a Reflection of Inward Dysfunction

Most people in the Western world look for medical treatment to get rid of outward physical symptoms. For instance, if you have a headache you head to the medicine cabinet for over-the-counter pain reliever. You probably don’t call your doctor for a little headache, but what if your headaches suddenly became more painful and longer lasting than ever before? What if your headaches don’t respond to pain reliever as they did in the past? You might consider scheduling an appointment with your doctor then, right?

How to Combine Traditional Chinese Medicine With Modern Medicine

The more you learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the more you will want to try out some of the strategies and supplements associated with the practice. The problem is you may also be a bit confused about blending this alternative form of medicine with the modern medical care that you already receive from your local doctor. This becomes a lot easier to understand if you free yourself to believe in both western medicine and TCM.

How Is Anxiety Treated With TCM?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, illness and disease is connected to an organ of the body in order to come to an appropriate treatment. It is believed that every organ inside the body is coordinated to a different emotion, energy, and taste. When outward symptoms are experienced, the nature of those symptoms will be matched up to the different properties associated with different internal organs. From there, an effective treatment can be ordered to restore balance to the organs seen to be causing the outward symptoms.