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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic medicine is based on the link between the spine and how the body functions.
Tell Your Doctor What You’re Doing to Manage Pain
Many patients see chiropractors or acupuncturists without mentioning it at the doctor’s office.
What Is Naturopathy?
A form of healthcare based on the belief that nature itself makes effective medicines.
The Many Benefits of Peppermint
Try a tea for allergies; compounds in peppermint, including quercetin and rosmarinic acid, may have helpful properties.
Meditation at All Ages
More evidence that meditation can help across the lifespan.
Alternative and Complementary Medicine Quiz
Many people swear by alternative and complementary therapies. Find out more about these treatments by taking this quiz.
1. Alternative medicine and complementary medicine mean the same thing.
Can Cupping Help with Muscle Pain?
For about four hours, yes.
Does Energy Healing (Reiki) Really Work?
More research backs the benefits of alternative therapies like Reiki, but many skeptics are lined up to refute this form of healing as placebo effect.
Massage Is Good for Your Health
Studies find that muscle stimulation triggers cellular activity that heals and relieves pain.
What Is Acupuncture?
This treatment may be recommended for many conditions.
What Is Biofeedback?
Electrical sensors will monitor your physiological response to stress.
What Is Homeopathy?
Detailed information on homeopathy as a form of alternative therapy.