Natural Treatment For Gout That Works!

Gout was often referred to as the “disease of the kings” because overindulgence in purine-rich foods and alcohol often triggered a gout attack.  Gout is caused due to acute inflammation of the joints.  Excess uric acid (hyperuricemia) in the blood … read more »

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The Benefits of Aromatherapy

Among the many forms of alternative therapies, aromatherapy is gaining popularity as more people use it than ever before for a variety of reasons including pain management, mood enhancement, and increased cognitive ability. History of Aromatherapy Not much is known … read more »

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Does Magnet Therapy Really Work?

Magnet therapy is a natural healing technique that has been used for centuries to heal ailments all over the world as traditional folk medicine.  Chinese medical practitioners believed in the healing properties of magnets as far back as 2,000 years … read more »

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Music Therapy Heals More Than Just The Heart

Music therapy is one of the expressive therapies used in Alternative Medicine.  Other popular forms of expressive therapy are art therapy, dance and movement therapy, drama therapy, and poetry therapy. Ancient Greek philosophers claimed that music could heal the body … read more »

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How Therapeutic Exercise Helps Relieve Arthritic Pain

Arthritis affects nearly 21 million adults in the United States, and is the most common reason for disability.  There are over 100 different types of arthritis, the most common of which is osteoarthritis.  Other forms of arthritis include lupus, fibromyalgia, … read more »

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The Physical Therapy Of Massage – The Healing Power Of Touch

Massage has been used for thousands of years in a therapeutic manner. In fact, Hippocrates, the great “father of medicine,” made reference to the value of what he called rubbing. Known today as bodywork, massage or rubbing is relative to … read more »

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