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.

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Fluoridation: Medicine or Poison?
Would you intentionally ingest a substance that is used as a pesticide and has been suspected of causing cancer, hip fractures, mental impairment, fertility problems, thyroid conditions..
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Sunscreen Can be Dangerous to Your Health
Think twice before you marinate in all those chemicals that can be found in any commercially made sunscreen product.
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Glucosamine, MSM,
and other supplements shows promise as a treatment for arthritis pain.
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DHEA and Lupus
Some proponents of these products claim that DHEA supplements improve energy, strength, and immunity.
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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

Alternative therapies glossary
Learn more about the various healing modalities in this brief overview.
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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.

Women's health

Dr. Larrian Gillespie
Dr. Carolyn Ross