Alternative medicine & healing therapies Articles

Standard cancer treatments often have significant side effects and may not be 100 percent effective. That’s why people reach for some alternative solutions.

We all know how important it is to protect both skin and lips from the sun, not just in summer time. Everyone should be aware of the effects that harmful UV rays may have on your body.

Breastfeeding should be a comfortable and pleasant experience. However, during the first week or two, many mothers notice nipple tenderness. This may occur because normal postpartum skin changes or to inexperience with latching on.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, or simply PTSD, is a psychiatric disorder that may occur after experiencing or witnessing some life-threatening events.

Does your alternative doctor (or "doctor") have you convinced that you suffer from systemic candidiasis and that you should use a yeast infection diet to clear it up? We have some myth-busting to do.

Almost everyone has heard of acupuncture, but not too many people have heard about acupressure.

Preventing or reducing inflammation is all about listening to your body. One must learn what increases and what reduces inflammatory response, and try several natural, anti-inflammatory healthful habits.

For gentle natural treatment of insomnia and anxiety there's no better herb than passionflower. You can take it as an herbal tea, but it's more effective in the form of an extract available in capsule form.

Natural heartburn relief is harder to come by than you may think. How can you get rid of heartburn fast and naturally? Here's an overview of acid reflux remedies that actually work.

Binge eating disorder (BED) sufferers experience regular binge eating without major compensatory behaviors like self-initiated vomiting and too much exercise. Home treatments and therapies are also effective when added to professional treatments of BED.