Alternative & Integrative Health

The Power of Human Touch


Study reveals that a warm touch -- the non-sexual, supportive kind -- tempers stress and blood pressure.

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Let Nature Be Your Medicine

By Lynn A. Anderson

Learn how herbs and plants can both nourish your body and help it heal itself.

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Getting Started With Yoga

By Lynn A. Anderson

Are there books or DVDs? How do you find the right class? Get expert advice.

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Today's Expert: JacquelineMarcell
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Does alternative health have a place in dealing with elder care?

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When our health, the most precious gift we will ever have, is in jeopardy, patients and families should be able to try whatever medical and ... Read More...

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The First Sun Salutation

Posted October 2, 2008 1:24 PM

Sun salutations are one of the simplest -- and best -- ways to create a daily Yoga practice. Here's a cool and useful (and quiet) video from a Yoga studio in Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Relax Away Headaches

Posted August 27, 2007 3:30 PM
Many headache sufferers would prefer a non-drug remedy for their pain, or better yet, something that prevents a headache before it's started. Relaxation techniques like meditation, yoga, self-hypnosis and biofeedback are effective in helping prevent and treat headaches. Read more...

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Making Your Own Healing Salve

By Lynn A. Anderson
Herbs mixed with animal by-products and natural plant oils are some of the earliest forms of medicine used to treat infections, sores, rashes, blisters, and other skin and open sore conditions. Here's how to use them in their most natural form. Read more...

See also: Aloe Vera, Bees Wax, healing, herbs, Jojoba, Ointments

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Astrology Signs of the Time

Posted July 27, 2008 2:18 PM

Do you look to the stars for advice and inspiration and guidance? Join your fellow star gazers as we explore the wonders of the universe and the wisdom of the ages. With your kind help, we'll laugh together and share our thoughts, hopes, and dreams.

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Looking for the best homemade cold/flu cures!

Started by SJones00 on July 29, 2008
I'm not one to take medicine for the everyday cold or flu ... what do you folks do for cold and flu, beyond chicken soup? My grandmother used to make us this concoction of various pantry items and herbs when we were kids, and it always made me feel better (although, it tasted REALLY awful!).
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