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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic medicine is based on the link between the spine and how the body functions.
What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture — an ancient Chinese art involving needles — is best known in the United States as a way to treat pain, especially if you have trouble managing it.
What Is Naturopathy?
A form of healthcare based on the belief that nature itself makes effective medicines.
Essential Oils for Inflammation
Can essential oils reduce inflammation? Research is limited, yet people who use essential oils for inflammation believe they work. Here’s what you should know.
Meditation at All Ages
More evidence that meditation can help across the lifespan.
The Benefits of Tai Chi
Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese form of body movement exercise, is ideal for older people, and can improve brain health in anyone. Science suggests it promotes health in several ways.
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.
Health Benefits of Massage
Studies find that muscle stimulation triggers cellular activity that heals and relieves pain.