The history of acupuncture is one of the most amazing stories you will hear. This is an ancient form of medicine that came close to being non-used. Yet, in the last two decades has seen a vast calling for it. As people lose faith in traditional or western medicine, they seek out alternative health treatments…
Many people in the West are seeking alternatives to caffeine based beverages and look to the benefits of green tea. This tea is a traditional part of daily life in several countries, including China, Japan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Korea and the Middle East. The caffeine content of the tea is much reduced and this is…
Alternative medicine has long been used to treat a variety of conditions from psoriasis to dysentery. Today the amount of holistic therapies is staggering, and not all of it created equal, which is why it’s so important to keep up to date on the latest happenings in this rapidly growing field. The National Center for…
The benefits of meditating on a regular basis are remarkable. Individuals have reported different physical and psychological improvements after adopting this practice. Some may not seem to be able to reap the benefits that have been reported. These individuals would benefit from reading a guide to meditation. The guide to meditation can help make the…
The effects of stress on the body can be subtle, but over the long run they are deadly. The short-term effects of stress on the human body are well known. When we are under stress, we have increased heart rate, thoughts that race, tense muscles, and adrenaline rushes. With extreme stress, we can get agitated…
Many people who meditate regularly may know the benefits of meditation as far as their spiritual well-being is concerned. People commonly use their time to meditate to help them stay calm and focused and to promote a feeling of relaxation. However, there are many health benefits of meditation that may go unrecognized. The general affect…
What is it about herbs and natural supplements that make so many doctors flinch? Is it that these supplements are actually not good for us, or is it something else? While some doctors are beginning to support patient use of herbal remedies such as Echinacea, others are highly opposed to the use of some of…
