Alternative Medical Systems (TCM, Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy)

Case studies of successful Ayurveda applications?

Hi, guys. I am interested in going for Ayurveda approach, but I would like to get more info before doing that. Are there any case studies of successful applications? If you know some, where I can find them? Maybe you can recommend me some book or website. I would really appreciate it.

by jeramey1640203121 over a year ago

Guided imagery therapy to help insomniacs

Answered by a doctor

At the 21st annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, researchers from the Federal University of Sao Paulo in Brazil reported that a technique called imagery rehearsal therapy may help chronic insomniacs get a good night's sleep as well as lessen the symptoms of depression and...

by Mick over a year ago

HELP - is mixing herbs ok to assist opiate addiction detoxif

Answered by a doctor

I recently detoxed myself of 4 year opiate addiction. Been 12 days now and have gotten alot of advice from other ex-addicts on things they used to help. Although none have used all at once. Is it safe to mix different herbs? These are my specific herbal choice concerns: Valerian- for insomnia...

by Guest over a year ago

Ayurveda practitioners peddling harmful substances?

Hi, guys. Everyone are talking about Ayurveda and its benefits and it seems little exaggerated to me. I get the feeling that these practitioners are peddling harmful substances. I don’t know if you would agree with me. Nevertheless, I would like to hear what you think about this. Thank you in...

by koenraad864203624 over a year ago

Alfalfa and Birth Control Pills

I just bought a bottle of Alfalfa supplements, but later found out that it can interfere with BCPs. I never know whether or not to believe what I read about herbs since so little research is done. Has anyone gotten pregnant or had any adverse side effects from combining these two?

by Guest over a year ago

Courses in alternative medical therapies that you'd recommend?

Hi, guys. I would like to find out something more about alternative medicine. I would like to sign up for a course, but I cannot make up my mind which one. Is there any course in alternative medical therapies that you’d recommend me? If you could, please do so. Thank you for replying to my...

by selby100199111 over a year ago

Homeopathic information Integrity.

A year ago you could find reliable alternative medical information on these sites, but now it has so many postings which have questionable integrity. So now I have to resort to Journal are there pop up ads from conventional medical treatment centers like LIndenOaks and other Naperville centers?

by Guest over a year ago

Medical pot allowed on California highways

"Individuals are to be released and the marijuana is not to be seized if the person qualifies under state law to possess marijuana for medicinal purposes. It is also said that officers shall not conduct traffic enforcement stops for the primary purpose of drug interdiction involving the authorized...

by Jane232591 over a year ago

Police smokers to get hypnotherapy

West Midlands Police Officers who smoke have been offered free hypnotherapy by the force to quit smoking as 100 remaining smoking rooms will be closed when legislation on lighting up in the workplace comes into force. The Police Force will pay only one session for each officer willing to take up...

by Lori2592 over a year ago

pressure points?

HI, I AM CURRENTLY IN SCHOOL TO BECOME A MASSAGE THERAPIST AND WE HAVE TO DO A PAPER ON ALIMENTS ON ACUPUNCTURE THE ORIENTAL MEDICENE' AND I AM DOIN MINE ON WEIGHT LOSS AND ACUPUNCTURE. BUT THE QUESTION THAT I CAN NOT SEEM TO FIND IS, WERE ARE THE PRESSURE POINTS EXACTLEY LOCATED FOR THE WEIGHT LOSS...

by a_campos_88@yahoo.com over a year ago