Alternative Medicine: Therapies
PMS - Other Treatment Approaches
01/01/03, PDR.netNontraditional approaches to PMS treatment, such as acupuncture, chiropractic adjustment, therapeutic massage, and over-the-counter "natural" progesterone creams have, in the past, been ignored by the medical community although this is slowly changi
Changes That Fend Off Disease
01/01/03, PDR.netOne of the most highly publicized "natural" remedies for menopausal symptoms is a class of compounds called phytoestrogens. A group of plant-based chemicals with weak estrogen-like effects, these substances are also said to reduce cardiovascular ris
St. John's Wort
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Ginkgo biloba
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Tai Chi and Qi Gong
06/27/07, HealthwiseTai chi and qi gong (say: “chee goong”) are traditional Chinese movement exercises. They are based on two ideas:
Antioxidants
06/27/07, HealthwiseAntioxidants protect the body from damage caused by harmful molecules called free radicals. Many experts believe this damage is a factor in the development of blood vessel disease (atherosclerosis), cancer, and other conditions.
Prayer
06/27/07, HealthwiseMany people believe prayer is a way to communicate directly with a spiritual energy or higher being. Prayer can be silent, as in meditation, or spoken aloud in a group, as in a religious setting. Prayer may help people find an inner sens
Magnetic Field Therapy
06/27/07, HealthwiseMagnetic field therapy uses magnets to maintain health and treat illness.
Gold salts for rheumatoid arthritis
08/18/08, HealthwiseIt is not understood exactly how gold works to treat rheumatoid arthritis. But gold salts appear to accumulate slowly in the body and, over time, they reduce inflammation and slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis.
Senna
02/13/04, HealthwiseSenna has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of senna may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. There have been
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