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Following is an interesting article (press release) on how integrative medicine is used alongside standard drug therapy. Note that the therapies mentioned in this are said to offset the harsh side effects of chemotherapy and boost the immune system. Later, it is stated that integrative medicine offers no cure for cancer. Cancer has been *cured* [...]

Tags: cancer side effects, holisitc cancer care, holistic health, integrative cancer care, integrative medicine, treating adverse effects

Non-traditional therapies relieve pain among a wide range of hospitalized patients as much as 50 percent, according to a first-of-a-kind study in the Journal of Patient Safety. The study shows that an inpatient integrative medicine program can have a significant impact on pain in an environment where pain management continues to be a major challenge, [...]

Tags: acupuncture, alternative medicine, comlementary medicine, pain reduction, reflexology

The following article comes from the Indian homeopath Dr. Anil Singhal, MD (Homeo) Practicing evidence based homeopathy Evidence based practice (EBP) revolves around improved patient outcomes. Health professionals use the best evidence possible to make clinical decisions for individual patients. It involves complex and conscientious decision making based on the available evidence, and also on [...]

Tags: evidence based medical care, evidence based medicine, evidence based practice

If the goal is improved health one would wonder why homeopathic medicine is relegated into a “fringe” category, especially in America. Homeopathy has its ardent fans who will never let it go, worldwide. The reason is simple, it works. If you have ever benefited from this therapy you would understand. Those that attack homeopathy, know [...]

Is this the kind of innovation that American health care needs? – Small study demonstrates possibilities of reducing unnecessary MRI tests and improving safety September 18, 2009-In a small “proof of principle” study, stroke researchers at Johns Hopkins and the University of Illinois have found that a simple, one-minute eye movement exam performed at the [...]

Tags: eye movement exam, Johns Hopkins, stroke detection

As a reflexologist I note with interest its inclusion in this list of useful therapies. Acupuncture is listed, not Homeopathy which has been useful in healing many conditions. However the researcher seems to have some bias towards what are called ‘alternative’ therapies. How can one research anything if a bias is present? How will you [...]

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by Catherine Carter “Everybody likes you.” “I wanted that.” These thoughts led a teen to write what could be called hateful and spiteful notes in her diary of fellow classmates. She thought it was private. No one would ever know. And no one did until the fateful day that someone found the secret book and [...]

Tags: emotional healing, flower essences, healing jealousy, jealousy

OK I made up the question.  Still let’s have a look at it from a homeopathic perspective. Question: Lately, my husband has started sweating profusely when he is asleep.  His sweat has a strong cheesy smell. He is showers regularly so that is not the problem.  Is this serious? ——— A Homeopathic Look I’m not [...]

Tags: cheesy smell perspiration, homeopathic case taking, smelly perspiration

World Homeopathy Awareness Week April 10 – 16, 2009 (more, here) The focus for this year is Homeopathy and Allergies. Many Americans suffer from allergies, which causes much suffering. Homeopathy can help to heal these reactions. Check back here for more information.

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The “miracle” of modern medicine has led to bizarre side effects such as a treatment for restless legs, that has caused compulsive gambling. A medicine for Parkinson’s has a similar problem for some. Sleep drugs that cause people to stumble out of their home and drive. Fertility drugs that lead to multiple births. Hallucinations are [...]

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