http://www.healthe-livingnews.comFree Content For Your Ezine or WebsiteThe most common objection to alternative medicine from conventional physicians is that it is “not proven.”What doctors mean by this is that alternative medicine has not been rigorously tested the way pharmaceutical drugs have been.A rigorous test according to a Western medical doctor means that the medicine must have gone through one or (preferrably) more randomized, double blind clinical trials.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Is-Alternative-Medicine-Proven-to-Work.htmlAmerica is undergoing a dramatic shift in healthcare. Actually, ten distinctly different shifts. Although the changes are unsettling, and will cause dislocations in our economy, the overall trends are positive and will help us all be healthier and wealthier when it all shakes out.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Top-10-Trends-in-Healthcare.htmlThere are many over the counter (OTC) preparations for treatment of acne. Sold as lotions, gels, creams, and cleansers, OTC products can be a precarious buy and consumers should be aware that chemicals applied to the skin can also be absorbed into the body. The potential adverse effects of chemical agents make natural skin care products seem more attractive.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Acne-Trouble-Over-the-Counter---Benzoyl-Peroxide-Banned-by-European-Union.htmlDespite widespread media coverage of the health care crisis in America and helpless hand wringing among Washington power brokers, a health care revolution is taking place. Millions of Americans – 36 percent of adults, according to the National Institutes of Health – are turning to alternative and complementary medicine to make up for the real or perceived deficits in the American health care delivery system. Dr.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Alternative-Medicine-Chelation-Therapy-Questions-Chronic-Disease.htmlAcupuncture for infertility promises miraculous cure even where modern scientific methods fail to work. Being a Chinese remedy, Acupuncture might conjure a feeling of dark rooms, hushed voices and incessant pains for pricking of needles. But it is not the case when you go to treat your infertility syndrome with acupuncture.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Acupuncture-for-Infertility---Will-It-Work-for-You.htmlForced ionization of indoor air by salt sublimation may improve respiratory symptoms in cystic fibrosis (CF), said a researcher in a presentation at the 24th European Cystic Fibrosis conference in Vienna, Austria.The use of speleotherapy in many Central and Eastern European countries is well spread and well-known and in these countries doctors recommend this therapy to their patients.The term speleotherapy comes from the Greek ‘speleo’ that means ‘cave’ – the therapy in a salt mine.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Forced-Indoor-Air-Ionization-by-Salt-Sublimation-May-Improve-Respiratory-Symptoms-in-Cystic-Fibrosis.htmlWho could dispute that animals can have a positive effect on emotional well-being? With research being conducted into the field of alternative medicine on an on-going basis, more and more people are beginning to realize the cathartic effects that animals are having on individuals well-being, especially so in those patients suffering with depression.While some people recover from depression using medications alone, there are many others, who would prefer to use a combination of alternative therapies to try to alleviate the symptoms of depression.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Animal-Therapy-for-Depression.htmlHave you ever read or have been told that "it is not known why magnets work"? Well, this is untrue. All human and animal bodies are electromagnetic in nature and this fact is closely allied to the chemical balance of the body which can be in either a healthy or an unhealthy state.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Magnetic-Therapy-How-And-Why-Magnets-Effect-The-Body.htmlDid you know that asthma affects over 20 million Americans and up to 300 million people worldwide? Yet despite asthma being one of the most common chronic diseases it is often misunderstood. This can make a diagnosis seem overwhelming.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/The-Real-Secret-to-Coping-with-Asthma.htmlAlternative Therapies and alternative medicine has been gaining ground along with conventional treatments. Alternative therapies have been practiced for thousand of years especially in the east commonly known as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.Modern medicine has replaced such therapies due to its ability to quickly suppress the symptoms and treat the specific physical condition with pharmacological and surgical methods evolved after much research.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Alternative-Medicine-and-Therapies---What-Why-and-How-of-it.htmlEveryone has issues with self esteem. It’s no wonder then that bookstores have entire sections devoted to it. Speakers and authors have made billions touting yet another seminar, book or DVD aimed at self esteem improvement.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Tap-Into-Wellness---the-Secret-Self-Help-Tool-Your-Doctor-Doesnt-Want-You-To-Know-About.htmlWe all know Acupressure has been around for some 5,000 years now and those of us involved in Holistic and wellness remain convinced that the procedures encompassed within this sphere are more efficacious than physical therapy. Every living being has a life force, or energy, called qi or chi (pronounced "chee"). When this energy, which runs along meridians, is in balance and flowing freely, the body is in a state of health.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Acupressure-more-effective-than-physical-therapy.htmlA natural cure, sorry - therapy, for diabetics begins by totally eliminating sugar and refined carbohydrates - including honey, alcohol, mashed potatoes, cakes, biscuits and sweets.The other ingredient is the addition of two special minerals to your diet is also a little known natural treatment for diabetics that your health practitioner probably forgot to tell you about.Chromium and vanadium – these two minerals improve the action of insulin and in the case of vanadium, actually replace insulin for adult diabetes.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/The-Natural-Cure-for-Diabetics-That-Work-Wonders.htmlThe heart is a very fragile and strong organ. It is the center of our being and a very vulnerable focal point. The heart plays a role in every function of the body.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Aromatherapy-for-a-Broken-Heart.htmlThe interest of the modern Western world on the wisdom of the ancient eastern Chinese herbal remedy as a complementary or alternative therapy is rising and gaining popularity because of its holistic approach, emphasis on quality of life and prevention of illness by strengthening and restoring the body’s immune system.Building a strong immune system is critical for the body to recognize and eliminate cancerous cells. Cancer is a disease resulting from uncontrolled defective cell division from damaged genes from any parts of the body.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Chinese-Herbs---Reishi--Ganoderma-Lucidum--to-Boost--Immune-System-and-Prevent-Cancer.htmlBurning aromatherapy candles scented with pure essential oils is a wonderful way to add fragrance to a room. Not only does an aromatherapy candle smell nice, it can have therapeutic effects on the body and mind. Essential oils are extracted from certain aromatic plants and are used by aromatherapists to promote emotional and physical well being.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/How-To-Use-Aromatherapy-Candles-To-Create-A-Welcoming-Atmosphere.htmlEach year, heart disease and related conditions kill 700,000 Americans, but new studies are questioning old assumptions about the best methods for treating vascular disease. According to Dr. Conrad Maulfair, director of the Maulfair Medical Center, (www.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Are-Invasive-Heart-Disease-Treatments-Always-Necessary-Chelation-Therapy-Study-Raises-Important-New.htmlIf you suffer from hair loss you might want to make sure that your problem is not caused by a thyroid condition. Although the usual reasons for hair loss are genetic predetermination, hormonal changes, or certain cancer treatments, thyroid hair loss should also be considered. There are three types of hair loss; thyroid hair loss, autoimmune alopecia, and male pattern hair loss.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Hair-Loss-Dont-Rule-Out-A-Thyroid-Condition.htmlI tend to view massage therapy independently of broader categories of therapy, healing or other restorative practices or systems. I am inclined to do this because I am cautious about allowing massage to be classified as a traditional therapy versus an alternative therapy. There are many practitioners who cringe when they see massage therapy lumped in with “alternative” practices such as acupuncture, chiropractic or naturopathic health.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/The-Politics-Of-Massage-Alternative-Or-Mainstream.htmlThink you don’t know what alternative medicine is? It’s more common than you think, and now has a firm place in the world today..http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/How-Alternative-Medicine-Fits-In-Todays-Society.htmlHave you ever used biofeedback? You may not realize what biofeedback is or how beneficial it can be. Most people do not understand that they use biofeedback techniques almost everyday.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Biofeedback-A-Powerful-Alternative-For-Controlling-Your-Pain.htmlThere’s no escaping the fact that our lives can be negatively effected by stress, environmental pollutants and lack of physical activity, but more than anything else, the typical American diet, including acid-producing foods, can be the underlying cause of a pH imbalance called acidosis, which is the leading cause many degenerative diseases. Maintaining a normal pH balance, is your body’s first line of defense against aging and disease. You must maintain a balance between the acid and alkaline in your body at all times to remain healthy.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/How-To-Reverse-Aging-With-PH-Balancing.htmlFriends, colleagues and clients often ask me about Reiki (pronounced “ray-kee”), as it is gaining such popularity as an alternative medicine. According to NCCAM, (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine), Reiki is an energy medicine practice that originated in Japan. In Reiki, the practitioner places his hands on or near the person receiving treatment, with the intent to transmit ki, believed to be a life-force energy.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Wondering-About-Reiki.htmlLumbar or lower back pain affects nearly 80 percent of the adult U.S. population.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Lumbar-or-Lower-Back-Pain.htmlDo you suffer with one of the many health problems out there? Are you getting fed up with the traditional forms of health treatment? Are you looking into the different forms of alternative health therapy that are available?http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Alternative-Health-Treatments.htmlFibromyalgia is a terrible condition and people affected by it are often overwhelmed by its symptoms and effects. A disturbing fact is that although several million people suffer from fibromyalgia in the United States alone, modern medicine isn’t able to produce an efficient specific cure. Despite the fact that in present some fibromyalgia medical treatments and therapies can ameliorate and ease some of its symptoms, the causes of fibromyalgia can neither be prevented, nor overcome.http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Improve-Your-Health-by-Following-Fibromyalgia-Alternative-Therapies.htmlWe are now more than six months into the year. Six months from our last New Year resolutions.Did you resolve to take charge of your asthma?http://www.healthe-livingnews.com/articles/Revive-that-Resolution-for-Asthma-Relief.html2007 healthe-livingnews.com All Rights Reserved.