Alternative Medicine ? New Way to Lose Weight
Weight Loss :: Alternative Medicine ? New Way to Lose Weight There is no magic potion to lose weight. In fact dropping pounds and keeping them off requires regular daily exercise and a change in eating habits. Practicing alternative medicine methods can help you become more limber, feel more energetic, and the end result or [...]
Lead found in Unani medicines
Unani :: Lead found in Unani medicines Alternative medicine products with dangerous levels of lead, mercury and arsenic may be on sale in some stores across Canada, federal regulators warn. Though the products, which are sold as Ayurvedic medicine therapy, are not authorized for sale in Canada, officials “suspect” at least 14 may be sold [...]
Alternative medicine – Unani Medicine – Introduction
Unani :: Alternative medicine – Unani Medicine – Introduction Modern civilization owes an immense debt to ancient Greece. Almost everything that contributes to the interest and happiness of life originated in Greece. Philosophy and history, poetry and drama, sculpture and architecture, mathematics and astronomy, science and medicine; all had their roots there, and indeed attained [...]
Usage of CAM therapies high among those with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome
Sleep Apnea :: Usage of CAM therapies high among those with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome A high proportion of patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) report previous or current use, and interest in future use, of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, according to a study published in the October 15 issue [...]
Alternative medicine – Siddha Medicine – Introduction
Siddha :: Alternative medicine – Siddha Medicine – Introduction Siddha system is one of the oldest systems of medicine in India. The term ‘Siddha’ means achievement and the ‘Siddhars’ were saintly figures who achieved results in medicine through the practice of Yoga. Eighteen ‘Siddhars’ seem to have contributed towards the development of this medical system. [...]
Acupuncture relieves pain and improves knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis :: Acupuncture relieves pain and improves knee osteoarthritis Acupuncture provides pain relief and improves function for people with osteoarthritis of the knee and serves as an effective complement to standard care. This landmark study was funded by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) and the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal [...]
Alternative medicine – Naturopathy – Introduction
Naturopathy :: Alternative medicine – Naturopathy – Introduction Naturopathy is a way of life, harmonious with nature, to keep us healthy in daily life and a system of Healing Science (Medicine) using Nature’s agents, to cure us when diseased. Human body is made-up of Panchmahabhootas (five Great Elements) namely, Akash (Space), Vayu (Air), Tejas (Sun), [...]
How the Body can Heal the Mind
Meditation :: How the Body can Heal the Mind Meditation as a form of alternative medicine brings about mental calmness and physical relaxation by suspending the stream of thoughts that normally occupy the mind. Generally performed once or twice a day for approximately 20 minutes at a time, meditation is used to reduce stress, alter [...]
Is evidence-based medicine sufficient for complementary and alternative medicine research?
Is evidence-based medicine sufficient for complementary and alternative medicine research? Evidence-based medicine is widely accepted among researchers as the “gold-standard” for scientific approaches. Over the years, EBM has both supported and denied the value of allopathic medicine practices, while having less association with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices. Since most CAM practices are complex [...]
