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Our treatment articles include thorough descriptions of various forms of natural therapies and alternative medicine, along with study-based explanations of health benefits for the body and mind (which may include fighting disease, relieving pain and reducing anxiety).

Naturopathic Doctor vs. Naturopath: Key Differences and Benefits

Want to work with a doctor who will treat "all of you," provide personalized care, and take steps to reduce your reliance on medications, surgery and other serious interventions? Then consider working with a naturopathic ...

Himalayan Salt Lamp Benefits, Plus Real vs. Fake Salt Lamps

What is a himalayan salt lamp? Himalayan sea salt is believed to be composed of dried remnants of the original, primal sea dating back to planet Earth's creation. I've talked before about the health benefits of pink ...

What Is Acupuncture? Plus, 7 Acupuncture Benefits

Today acupuncture is one of the most popular practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the West. TCM is a complimentary health approach that first originated in ancient China more than 2,500 years ago and ...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Benefits for Specific Healing

Our bodies need oxygen to function. When we breath, it's brought into our lungs and transported by our red blood cells to our bodies. It's then used to produce energy and sustain life. Researchers discovered ...

What’s the Deal with Weighted Blankets? (Potential Benefits and Risks)

Are you looking for a new way to reduce insomnia, stress or anxiety? According to research and first-hand accounts, weighted blankets may be an effective tool. They provide a gentle pressure not so different from ...

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Relief for Treatment-Resistant Depression?

One search on the internet for "transcranial magnetic stimulation reviews" and you're sure to come across differing opinions regarding its effectiveness. Since the FDA first approved transcranial magnetic stimulation (or TMS) in 2008 as a treatment ...

What Is Exercise with Oxygen Therapy (EWOT)?

Do you know that breathing in higher levels of oxygen will work to improve the health of your blood, cells and microvessels? That's why hyperbaric therapy chambers have been used for several decades to support ...

4 Pranayama Benefits (Anxiety and More), Plus How to Practice It

If you've ever taken a yoga or meditation class, you may have heard of the ancient technique called pranayama. What is pranayama breathing and its benefits? In Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language in which many Hindu ...

6 Transcendental Meditation Benefits (and How to Do Step-By-Step)

Globally, one of the most widely studied meditation and relaxation programs is transcendental meditation (or TM). To date, over six million people have been taught transcendental meditation techniques. Many people who practice transcendental meditation describe ...

Biofeedback Therapy: A Proven Treatment for 16+ Medical Conditions

Various forms of biofeedback therapy — performed using certain muscle relaxation, breath and mental exercises — are now being proven in numerous studies to treat more than a dozen health conditions. But how does this mind-body intervention work? ...

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