A California health practitioner has invented a natural, drug-free patch that can treat nausea in people and pets-and relieve cramps, vertigo, and hangovers: Meet Gopatch.
Hanging out in a local park, lake, or garden really could be good for your health if you live in cities, according to a study from Finland.
The team identified 2 antimicrobial peptides that can eliminate these pathogens by impairing the bacteria's protective membrane.
Capsaicin, the compound that makes you sweat and your tounge burn after eating habanero peppers, is responsible for inducing the death of prostate cancer cells.
Scientists in India developed a gel from Nigella sativa and black cumin seeds for an effective and cheap treatment for psoriasis.
Does free medical care sound like a good idea to you? How about a movie starring Robin Williams based on the true story of a doctor who for 27 years has given free medical care?
Women suffering from hot flashes associated with menopause may have another alternative to hormone replacement therapy, according to two new studies showing that treatment with acupuncture significantly reduces the severity and frequency of hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause.
A London pharmacy is advising customers seeking pain relief to listen to music after a study found it can ease their symptoms. 41 percent of people living with persistent pain told researchers their favorite songs helped them relax and feel better.
Multi-layered forest farming instead of outdated mono-crop agriculture is a win-win for climate change, ecosystems, wildlife diversity, and human health.
Peppermint and rosemary herbs have been proven to boost mood and memory, with significant benefits displayed for older people
Suffer from spring hay fever? A holistic alternative to allergy medications might be a welcome relief from your symptoms.
Holistic-thinking people are always looking for a home remedy to any problem, so during this flu season we might want to stock our kitchens with the foods and beverages that boost immunity and fight the flu. Epicurious magazine consulted the author of Chef MD's Big Book of Culinary Medicine, for advice.
Americans spend tens of billions of dollars on alternative therapies, usually out-of-pocket. But now, Oxford Health Plans, the nation's ninth largest managed care company, offers coverage for visits with acupuncturists and chiropractors.
Radical environmentalists and industrial corporations are trying to prove that industry can mimic the rainforests and increase profits at the same time.
Ever heard of patients recovering from seemingly "incurable" illness? Oncology researcher Kelly Turner studied 1000 medical reports and found 9 commonalities.
Exercise can be as good as medication for people with conditions such as heart disease, a study has found. A study in the British Medical Journal looked at hundreds of trials involving nearly 340,000 patients and found moderate physical activity, for example, reducing the risk of stroke by up to 27%.
These wristbands knock out queasy feelings by applying acupressure to people's wrists. They're also pretty darn cute.
A revolution has turned around Central Alternative High School in Appleton, Wisconsin, and its ‘problem kids’, sent there from twelve area schools. Respect, achievement, and discipline prevail where once kids packed weapons, took drugs, and exhibited “terrible rudeness.â€
For 100 years, Alzheimer's disease has been without an effective treatment. That may finally be about to change. In the first, small study of a novel, personalized and holistic program to reverse memory loss, nine of 10 participants displayed marked improvement in their memories and disorientation.
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