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Vitamins and Supplements: What to Know Before You Take Herbal Supplements
Not all herbs and supplements are safe, especially if you have certain medical conditions or take some drugs. Find out which ones...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Alternative RA Therapies
Learn which alternative treatments show promise for rheumatoid arthritis.
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How Does Acupuncture Work? Benefits, Needles, Definition
What is acupuncture? How does acupuncture work? Does acupuncture hurt? Learn various acupuncture points, the definition of...
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Myths and Facts About Therapy
False ideas scare many depression suffers away from therapy and the quick relief and help these pros can provide. Let our experts...
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Natural and Alternative Pet Remedies That Humans Use, Too
Looking for holistic ways to enhance your furry friends' health? Here are some pet-friendly complementary therapies to try.
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Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are experienced by many women, especially at night. However, not all women undergoing menopause experience hot flashes. What causes hot flashes? A hot flash is a feeling of warmth that spreads over the body. Treatment for hot flashes include hormone replacement therapy and alternative prescription medications such as: SSRIs (Effexor, Paxil, Prozac), clonidine (Catapres), megestrol (Megace), and gabapentin (Neurontin). Few natural remedies for hot flashes (for example phytoestrogens - isoflavones, black cohosh, and vitamin E) have been scientifically studied.
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What Are the Four Main Types of Psychotherapy?
There are various approaches to psychotherapy. Which type of therapy will work best may vary from person to person. Therapists often use more than one type of psychotherapy approach in helping their clients. The four most common types of psychotherapy are psychoanalysis, behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy and humanistic therapy.
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Prostate Cancer Treatment: Hormonal Therapy
Prostate cancer is highly sensitive to, and dependent on, the level of the male hormone testosterone, which drives the growth of prostate cancer cells. Testosterone belongs to a family of hormones called androgens, and today front-line hormonal therapy for advanced and metastatic prostate cancer is called androgen deprivation therapy (ADT).
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Alternative Treatment for MS (CAM for MS)
The term alternative therapy, in general, is used to describe any medical treatment or intervention that has not been scientifically documented or identified as safe or effective for a specific condition. Alternative therapy encompasses a variety of disciplines that range from diet and exercise to mental conditioning to lifestyle changes.
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Is There a Difference Between Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy helps you recover faster from accident-related injuries and decreased joint movements due to joint conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. There is no difference between physiotherapy and physical therapy. Both terms are used interchangeably all over the world.
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What Is Considered Holistic Medicine?
Integrative medicine is often considered holistic medicine. It claims to blend the conventional and complementary treatment approach when treating the patient. It is prudent to note that holistic medicine uses many approaches, which have not been studied in detail.
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Castor Oil: 5 Health Benefits for Arthritis, Skin, Constipation, and More
Castor oil is a thick oil that's been used for thousands of years and is still widely used around the world in folk medicine. The health benefits of castor oil include it's use as a laxative, skin moisturizer, wound-healing aid, and arthritis-pain reliever.
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Which Is Better Dry Needling or Acupuncture?
Pain is something that no one wants to have but gets it without asking. This age-old saying about pain has always been apt and shall always be. Pain is an unpleasant sensation that makes people realize that something is wrong in their bodies.
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What Does a Physical Therapist Do?
Physical therapy is a healthcare discipline dedicated to promoting, maintaining, and restoring physical health Physical therapists help people improve their movements and posture to manage or prevent muscle and bone pain and stiffness. Physical therapy is a recognized qualification in the United States and Canada.
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