Alternative
medicine and natural therapies are as popular and as wide-spread
as conventional medicine. The
Holistic practitioner may be a medical doctor but is just as likely
to be a non-medical practitioner.
Learn about various alternative therapies, and which work well in conjunction with conventional medicine for treating common health conditions such as Herpes, Thyroid, Lupus, Headache, and other health issues.
articles and blog entries:
How to Survive the "Great Recession" - the Stress Bailout Plan
I have no problem handling everyday stress. It was the extra stress that was beginning to make me feel as if I was about to come unglued at any moment. There were times when I could actually feel my blood ... >> read more
Is Gardasil Vaccine Worth the Risk?
A report released in June stirred up more doubts. Although cause and effect were not proved, the report listed serious events — such as seizures, spontaneous abortions and even deaths — among teens, preteens and young women who had earlier had Gardasil shots. >> read more
Bush Proposal Threatens Access to the Pill
A Bush administration proposal aimed at protecting health-care workers who object to abortion, and to birth-control methods they consider tantamount to abortion, has escalated a bitter debate over the balance between religious freedom and patients’ rights. >> read more (Updated)
10 Things To Know About Evaluating Medical Resources
on the Net
Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading. Answering these questions when you visit a new site will help you evaluate the information you find.
Top Docs -According to a survey conducted by AARP and the National
Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, most Americans (63% age 50 and older) use complementary and alternative medicine, such as herbal products, chiropractic, and acupuncture. This is a brief list of the best of the best practitioners in alternative and complementary medicine.