Alternative Treatments

Real Potential Health Benefits of Chocolate

Posted Tue, 2012/05/15 - 20:48 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Alternative Treatments, Conditions & Diseases, Beyond Science

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In what may seem like wishful thinking, eating dark chocolate may have tangible and legitimate health benefits.

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Strengthening the Brain With Meditation

Posted Mon, 2012/05/07 - 20:33 by Fred Lee

Patient Insider, Mind and body, Alternative Treatments, Beyond Science

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Meditation has emotional and psychological benefits, and now scientists believe it may physically enhance the morphology of the brain.

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Flavonoid Rich Foods May Reduce Risk for Parkinson’s Disease

Posted Thu, 2012/04/26 - 21:09 by Fred Lee

Patient Insider, Prevention, Alternative Treatments, Conditions & Diseases

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Eating flavonoid rich foods like berries, tea and wine may have a protective effect against Parkinson's disease.

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Magnesium Supplements Lower Blood Pressure

Posted Tue, 2012/03/27 - 21:51 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Alternative Treatments, Conditions & Diseases

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Nutrition researchers have found that taking magnesium supplements may help to reduce a person's blood pressure and help lower their risk for related health problems.

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Rainforest Remedy for Dental Pain

Posted Mon, 2012/03/26 - 21:12 by Fred Lee

Alternative Treatments, Drugs & Treatments, Patient Care

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A natural painkiller from the rainforests of Peru may offer patients effective relief from painful injections during dental procedures.

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New Insights From "That Lyme Stem Cell Girl" (and a free book preview too!)

Posted Wed, 2012/03/07 - 01:58 by amybscher

The India Story, Mind and body, Alternative Treatments, Lyme Disease

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The book about my wonderful and adventurous while-sometimes-too-thrilling healing journey is almost finished now. I am looking forward to sharing more with all of you, my loyal and appreciated cheerleaders — and hope my being a few steps ahead on this journey will help keep you headed toward the light.

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Yoga Effective for Easing Back Pain

Posted Wed, 2012/02/29 - 22:46 by Fred Lee

Patient Insider, Prevention, Alternative Treatments, Beyond Science

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In the largest clinical trial to date, regular classes in yoga was found to be effective in reducing lower back pain.

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Vitamin D Tempers Depression In Older Women

Posted Wed, 2011/08/31 - 21:08 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Mind and body, Alternative Treatments

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A new study suggests that higher levels of vitamin D may be effective in treating and preventing depression.

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A Spicy Way To Treat Sinus Inflammation

Posted Wed, 2011/08/31 - 03:54 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Alternative Treatments

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The active compound in chili peppers has been shown to be effective in treating sinus inflammation.

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Turmeric Helps Protect Against Damage From Strokes

Posted Wed, 2011/02/16 - 21:36 by Fred Lee

Conditions & Diseases, Alternative Treatments

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A new compound derived from turmeric has been found to be effective in treating strokes in animal models.

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