Attention aging baby boomers, 60ish single gentlemen, high-powered CEOs and laid-off professionals preparing for job interviews: The wait is over. Dysport, the new botulinum toxin product touted as a quicker, cheaper and longer-lasting way to banish wrinkles, has arrived.
"People are excited. This is long-awaited," says Dr. Leslie Baumann, a Miami Beach dermatologist and University Read more...
More than 40 percent of those afflicted with arthritis in the United States now use complementary and alternative medicine to ease pain and swelling. These include dietary supplements. The use of alternative remedies has increased since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued health warnings about anti-inflammatory drugs. These drugs were linked to cardiovascular events that even resulted Read more...
The answer to this question is both yes and no. Some insurance companies cover some treatments that fall into an alternative medicine category such as chiropractor, acupuncture and physical therapy but treatments such as herbal medicine and aromatherapy are not covered. It's interesting to note that in England the Royal family uses Homeopathic medicine, herbal medicine and aromatherapy to treat illnesses.
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I have ongoing back pain, which is probably due to a combination of stress and bad posture. My friend sees a massage therapist once a month and I'm beginning to consider doing the same. I know what she pays, and it seems expensive. I'm curious, is there an average? What's a fair price to pay for a 60- or 90-minute session?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the most complex, highly-developed traditional healing theories in the world. The major components of TCM are acupuncture and herbal medicine. Other aspects include acupressure massage, exercise systems such as Tai Chi (pronounced “tie chee”) and Chi Gung, and theories about architecture and interior decoration known as Feng Shui (pronounced Read more...
Taking off for a camping trip in the mountains? A trek to Machu Picchu? A fall walking tour of Tuscany?
Nothing ruins good travel plans more than getting sick. Prevention is key! Next time you set out on a vacation, try packing some of these great natural products to help you stay in tip-top shape while you're away.
NO Jet-Lag: This remedy offers homeopathic relief from time Read more...
An increasing number of people are turning to alternative and complementary medicine as a better way to stay in good health. Treatments ranging from acupuncture to hypnotherapy are now available from qualified practitioners throughout the U.S. and Europe.
These options include:
Aromatherapy: This is a relaxing treatment that uses the sense of smell to activate the natural healing powers Read more...
By Mary Bove, NDDebbie, who was 52 years old and had not had a menstrual cycle for the past 10 months, came to my clinic concerned about hot flashes. She reported having several of them an hour throughout the day, and she would wake up multiple times each night with both hot flashes and sweating. Hot, spicy foods seemed to bring on the hot flashes, she said, adding that on some days they were Read more...
