Looking for relief from menopause?
WPTV - West Palm Beach,FL,USA
By the end of each day, four thousand American women will enter menopause. Most will suffer from hot flashes, mood swings, memory loss and dozens of other uncomfortable symptoms. And because of recent controversy surrounding traditional hormone therapies, many will turn to alternative treatments for relief. But are they any safer? Read more...

Reflexology Gains Popularity
Although reflexologists cannot diagnose or claim to cure a sickness or disease, it is one of the most sought-after treatments today. Not only is it beneficial as a tool for relaxation and stress relief, but it is also an effective tool for improving circulation; relieving pain, and as an immune and nervous system stimulator. Many with illnesses such as allergies; chronic sinus problems; acid reflux; migraines; PMS; menopause; insomnia; fertility problems and even arthritis have been helped tremendously by reflexology treatments. Read more...

Treating ADHD: Drugs or Therapy Work
WebMD - Jul 20, 2007
By Kathleen Doheny July 20, 2007 -- Three years after starting treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), children continue to experience improvement in their symptoms regardless of which treatment they use, a major follow-up study ...

Safer than estrogen?
Los Angeles Times, CA - Jul 20, 2007
Researchers, in their quest for a hot-flash remedy, consider alternatives such as steroids and antidepressants. By Chandra Shekhar, Special to The Times ...

Natural Health is less expensive with fewer side effects..........

Identifying effective alternative medicine for common conditions

Increasingly, our patients ask us about alternative medicine to prescription drugs for managing common conditions. This issue of American Family Physician features an article about nonhormonal therapies for hot flashes (1)--a concern we regularly encounter in our patients who are navigating the menopausal transition. Other health concerns physicians are commonly asked about include lowering lipids without drug therapy; managing cancer symptoms using alternative medicine; and treating hypertension, heart failure, angina, and diabetes using natural medicine or herbal medicine. Read More natural health...

Use and Safety of Natural Medicine (dietary supplements)

According to the National Institute of Health the difference between a dietary supplement (natural medicine, herbal remedy, alternative medicine) and a drug lies in the use of the agent, not in the nature of the agent itself. If an herb, vitamin, mineral, or amino acid is used to resolve a nutritional deficiency or to improve or sustain the structure or function of the body, the agent is considered a dietary supplement (natural medicine, herbal remedy, alternative medicine). If the agent is used to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure a disease, the agent is considered a drug. Read more...

Allergies:

Avoiding the Flu - Precautions and Building your Immunity.
Some health tips and advice to get you
safely through the winter! Read More....

What causes airborne allergies? - Normally the immune system will ignore harmless airborne particles entering the body such as pollen, house dust, animal dander, etc. In some people, however, the immune system misinterprets these harmless particles and identifies them as being dangerous to the system. Read More....

Depression:

Herbal treatments for depression and major depression treatment. - Treating Depression and Anxiety the Natural Way Read More....

Bone and Joint:

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that affects the joints, often those in a person's wrists, fingers, and feet. (Terms that are underlined are defined "Definitions".) The common symptoms of RA are pain, stiffness, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and fever. There are treatments for RA in conventional medicine, but some people also try complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This report answers some frequently asked questions on this topic and suggests sources for more information. Read More...

Osteoporosis Health Center
http://my.webmd.com/medical_information/condition_centers/osteoporosis/default.htm
Osteoporosis affects 10 million Americans, mostly women, and 34 million more have low bone mass. Get in-depth information here on osteoporosis drugs and other treatments, as well as on prevention, calcium, and exercise.

Osteoarthritis Health Center
http://my.webmd.com/medical_information/condition_centers/osteoarthritis/default.htm
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 20 million people in the U.S. alone. Here you'll find in-depth articles on osteoarthritis symptoms, causes, and treatments, including arthritis drugs and joint replacement surgery.

Heart:

Benefits for quitting smoking - Smoking is the most important risk factor for cancer and heart disease. In fact, statistics show that smokers are about three to five times more likely to contract cancer or heart disease than non-smokers. (Tobacco smoke contains more than 4000 chemicals and 50 of these have been identified as carcinogens). Read More....

National Cholesterol Education - Controlling blood cholesterol levels can lower your risk for heart disease. It is critical for ALL adults - including healthy young adults - to have their cholesterol levels tested. The importance of screening, evaluation and treatment of high blood cholesterol in adults cannot be emphasized enough. Read More...

Understanding Cholesterol - What is Cholesterol? What is LDL cholesterol? What is HDL cholesterol? How does diet affect cholesterol? Learn More....

Heart Disease Health Center
http://my.webmd.com/medical_information/condition_centers/heart_disease/default.htm
Heart disease affects an estimated 62 million Americans, more than any other illness. Find in-depth information here about heart disease, its symptoms, treatments, and prevention. Plus, get nutritional tips and lifestyle support on our message boards.

Sexual Health:

How to cure premature ejaculation and improve male libido - My Partner Never Wants To Make Love. What's wrong?This is a problem that comes up more than most people think. To hear others speak, it seems everyone is having more sex than you and your partner are. There is a stereotype 'out there', which makes us think that all men are highly sexed....Read More....

Weight Loss:

Feel Good Weight Loss Plan - Flexible diet that lists the basic ingredients available to you for each meal. The more variety you can achieve in the preparation of the food, the better. Remember that boredom is a big factor in the failure of many weight loss programs! Learn More...

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