Lifestyle
Reducing Salt Intake can Help Reduce Heart Failure
Heart disease
For the past century people with weak hearts have been told to lower their salt intake, but until now there has been little scientific evidence behind the recommendation. The largest randomized clinical trial to look Read More
Cranberries improve cardiovascular health
Heart disease
A new clinical trial found daily consumption of cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men. The new study, published in Food & Function, included 45 healthy men who consumed whole cranberry powder Read More
What’s the skinny on those pandemic pounds?
COVID-19
More Americans weighed in as obese during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic than in the previous year. A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, presents evidence from Read More
Introducing Alternative Medicine
Alternative medicine is a term that describes medical treatments that are used instead of traditional (mainstream) therapies. Some people also refer to it as “integrative,” or “complementary” medicine. More than half of adults in the United States say they use some form of alternative medicine. But exactly what types of therapies are considered alternative? Holistic Medicine Holistic often use practices referred to as alternative medicine. These can include herbal solutions, nutritional solutions, ayurvedic applications, exercise, yoga, meditation and traditional Chinese medicine applications. They do not discount modern medicine or its treatments, but rather utilize these more traditional therapies in conjunction with holistic approaches. Holistic practitioners encourage patients to participate with an active role to facilitate their own healing. They encourage patients to be committed to making the changes necessary to improve their health. Mind–Body Therapies
Acupuncture Herbal Medicine According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 80% of people around the world use herbal medicine. Studies show certain herbs are effective in treating a number of health issues, like allergies, premenstrual syndrome, chronic fatigue, and more. These are a few of the most popular forms of alternative medicine. We cover many other modalities that can be used to trat many chronic health issues. |