Acupuncture Treats Modern Ailments

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Acupuncture Treats Modern Ailments

Interested in acupuncture but still doubtful about it’s healing powers and squeamish about undergoing the process? Many people swear by this method to defeat stress and achieve a relaxed and focused state of mind. A new survey demonstrates increasing acceptance and utilization of acupuncture for treatment and health promotion. The analysis was published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine and looked at utilization rates, demographics and reasons for using acupuncture. Overall, the researchers found that between 2002 and 2007 there was a significant increase in the number of patients using acupuncture.

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You Can Grow Your Own Herbal Medicine

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You Can Grow Your Own Herbal Medicine

Herbs are increasingly becoming more and more respected in the medical community. Herbal medicine is a practice in which herbs or plant-based remedies are created to heal ailments and other minor illnesses. Did you know you can actually grow your own herb garden and leave it right on your kitchen counter? All you need are plants that bought at your local garden center or organic herbs from a seed catalog. Find a sunny windowsill and enjoy the lovely aroma as you steep your healing teas. 

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The Truth About Yoga

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The Truth About Yoga

The world was surprised and delighted to see the 36,000 people in India come out for the International Day of Yoga for the world's largest yoga session, which was last Sunday. People all over the world, from Paris to New York, gathered to practice this ancient physical and spiritual discipline and celebrate its health benefits. Let's explore the truth about yoga. 

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Are you using integrative therapy during your cancer treatment?

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Are you using integrative therapy during your cancer treatment?

Being treated for cancer is more than just eliminating cancer cells that attempt to take over an organ or the body.

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8 Natural Remedies for Depression

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8 Natural Remedies for Depression

Globally, 350 million people suffer from a type of depression. There are many natural remedies to try if suffering from a minor depression. Of course, if it's more severe, it's critical to talk with your doctor. But these are natural remedies to try.

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Benefits of drinking green tea

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Benefits of drinking green tea

Tea consumption has long been regarded as a healthy dietary habit. This idea has been widely accepted without much scientific evidence, until recently, when scientists began to investigate the chemical components of tea and how they affect our health.

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More Americans using acupuncture for common ailments

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More Americans using acupuncture for common ailments

A new survey demonstrates increasing acceptance and utilization of acupuncture for treatment and health promotion. The analysis was published in the journalEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine and looked at utilization rates, demographics and reasons for using acupuncture. 

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What you need to know about ginkgo biloba

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What you need to know about ginkgo biloba

According to the National Institute of Health, Americans spend more than $33 billion dollars on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) annually, accounting for more than 10 percent of out-of-pocket purchases.  CAM is comprised of a diverse set of treatments and supplements, such as vitamins, chiropractors, acupuncture and herbal therapies. 

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