Alternative medicine & healing therapies Articles

Complementary and Alternative Medicine has been used since the very beginnings of humanity. Homeopathy, however, is a considerably new practice, compared to others. But, is it an effective alternative practice or is it just an invention?

Marijuana is a naturally occuring herb. But like many others, it is considered as an illegal drug because of its potential for abuse and unavoidable negative effects on the body. In this article, we will look deeper into how this herb affcets our body.

Numerous news stories have announced the end of herbal medicines in Europe, but the announcements of their demise have been premature.

Sterols present in plants are referred to as phytosterols and are present in small quantities in numerous fruits and vegetables. Sterols are similar in structure to the cholesterol present in animal cells.

Type 2 diabetics with painful leg wounds now have an additional treatment option - maggots. Placing maggots on open wounds may seem like a dreadful treatment, but it's less painful than the alternative.

Word has been going around regarding a newly discovered and much better version of honey, the so-called 'Super Honey'. Although researchers claim that this product is a true scientific discovery, some people believe that it is simply a copy-cat of honey.

Colonotherapy gained significant popularity in recent years as a method of detoxifying the body. The benefits of this alternative medical technique are, however, not scientifically proven.

In recent time, acupuncture has gained recognition as a method of eliminating or reducing pain in some clinical conditions. However, the efficiency of the method, as well as its fundamentals, are still questioned by many practitioners.

Traditional Asian medicine offers powerful remedies that many modern folks can learn a lot from. Would you try liquor made with human feces to heal bruises, cuts and broken bones faster?

The red wine-derived antioxidant resveratrol has never lived up to its hype. Recently Danish researchers have even found that it seems to cancel out the benefits of exercise, at least in older men.