Alternative Health

Stay well secrets: Tips from a chiropractor to get rid of neck and

Think a chiropractor just cracks your back and sends you on your way? Not true. A chiropractor’s goal is to not only to relieve pain but to keep you pain-free between adjustments. The spinal manipulations used to correct sublaxations (misalignments) of the spine can relieve painful pressure in your neck, back and head, but chiropractors know that to maintain wellness, you should follow these sim

14 Ways Cardiologists Keep Their Own Hearts Healthy

You've heard for years about the healthy habits that keep your ticker ticking: Watch your weight, eat a balanced diet, make sure to exercise, and stay away from cigarettes. But it's not always easy to play by these rules in real life, when stress and crazy schedules get in the way. That's why we went to some of the most overworked, overstressed people we know—cardiologists—to find out what they do personally to keep their hearts healthy and sneak good-for-you habits into their lives.

Self Chiropractic: What more can a Chiropractor do?

Lots of people do it, but what is the difference between clicking your own neck and getting a Chiropractor to do it?

See what researchers found when they tested a bottle of Fiji Water against a glass of tap water.

10 Pretty Fantastic Reasons To Try Acupuncture

Find out 10 research-backed ways the ancient practice of acupuncture improves your health from head to toe.

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Why Are Medical Associations Against Alternative Medicine?

Find out why the American Medical Association and other conventional medical groups oppose chiropractors and naturopaths who practice alternative medicine.

Benefits of Alternative Medicine

Half of Women Use Alternative Medicine to Deal With Menopause

Women are increasingly turning to alternative medicine to treat menopausal symptoms, with new research showing 53 percent use at least some form of unconventional therapy.

Does alternative medicine deserve a chance?

Alternative medicine can include things like herbal remedies, reflexology and acupuncture.

Alternative Medicine Pros and Cons

Before trying out any type of alternative medicine, it's a good idea to consider the pros and cons. Learn about alternative therapies at EverydayHealth.com.

Many don't disclose complementary and alternative medicine use

More than two-fifths of Americans do not disclose complementary and alternative medicine use to their primary care providers.

12 Questions About Insurance and Alternative Medicine

You may be covered in part for some therapies. Find out the 12 most common questions people have about insurance coverage for complementary / alternative medicine.

Alternative Medicine Guide: Find the Right Treatment for You

From acupuncture and aromatherapy to reiki and reflexology, choosing 
the best healing modality for you 
can be tricky. Use this guide to 
13 popular treatments to find your 
alternative medicine match.

Can health services handle the Apple Watch?

Apple's Watch upgrade brings new features that some warn could put strain on health services.

40% Of Parents With Autistic Children Choose Alternative Medicines

Perhaps in response to a lack of FDA-approved medications, a full 40 percent of parents of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder treat their child with complementary and alternative medicine.

'Dead Priest's Hair'? Alternative Medicine Poisoned Man

A man in Switzerland developed severe lead poisoning after taking an alternative medicine treatment — he took pills that he thought contained the hair of a dead Bhutanese priest, but the pills were actually replete with the toxic metal lead.

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Can Alternative Medicine Actually Treat Asthma?