All Entries in the "Alternative Medicine" Category

Alternative Aids To Combat ADHD

We are reminded here of the reasons why alternative therapies for a number of health issues including ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) have been gaining in popularity.
The fact is that even conventional therapies for ADHD are rather hit and miss since health care professionals will themselves admit that the right dosage strength is often a [...]

Cultural Basis Of Alternative Medicine Explored

As the west becomes more and more sensitized to alternative and even spiritual healing, it is becoming possible to talk about medicine other than conventional therapy without being apologetic or diffident.
A number of strong voices now speak out in support of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) such as spiritual guru Deepak Chopra being featured on [...]

How Alternative Medicine Can Help Fight Against Swine Flu And Other Infections?

When the Swine flu scare was on, one of the things that were periodically being reported were alternative cures for the infection.
Yet the nay sayers were disputing that alternative therapies were any use for fighting off swine flu and similar infections.
The fact is that with its emphasis on holistic healing rather than symptomatic cure, alternative [...]

5 Alternatives To Conventional Medications To Keep Your Blood Pressure In Check

Here are a few holistic methods to keep one’s blood pressure in check:

Eat healthy, keep weight in check: This one is a no bariner that can be recommended for pretty much any ailment!
Beat that Stress: Learn relaxation techniques such as Yoga, meditation, massage, music therapy, which could all be useful.
Magnet therapy: Copper and iron bracelets [...]

The Importance Of Vitamin B1

The vitamin B1 is extremely important especially for the metabolism of the sugars and proteins and after that for the normal functioning of the central nervous system especially the one from the peripheral area.
It plays a vital role in the activity of the digestive system and helps the proper functioning of [...]

Probiotics: Giving “Good” Bacteria A Chance

Bacteria are microorganisms that are generally known to be harmful to the body, as they are frequently the sources of infections and diseases.
However, there are types of live microorganisms called probiotics that benefit rather than harm the body.
Probiotics were first thought to benefit the human body by just improving the intestinal [...]

Melatonin Is The Safest Remedy For Anxiety

Anxiety is experienced by millions of people either 18 years of age or older.
Most individuals who suffer from anxiety disorders will usually have their first episode by the time they are 21 years old.
Anxiety is basically your body constantly reacting as though you are in a terrifying or dangerous situation.
When you [...]

Maca Plant – Viable Alternative For Viagra

Sexual desire is usually at the forefront of people’s minds, particularly when they are with someone in a bedroom and all the lights are out.
But what happens when the desire isn’t there and the beginning of performance anxiety sets in?
For a while the most well-known alternative was Viagra, but now the [...]