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Alternative Medicine
Why Capitalism Makes Us Sick – Video With Gabor Maté, MD
Gabor Maté is a Hungarian-born Canadian physician who specializes in the study and treatment of addiction and is also widely recognized for his perspective on…
Cannabis, Pregnancy And Breastfeeding
What is the long medicinal history of cannabis in pregnancy and breastfeeding? What does the science say? Laurel Wilson, a 20 year veteran childbirth…
Small Is Better
When my children were babies, I worried about every cough and fever. I frantically thumbed through my dog-eared copy of How to Raise a Healthy Child in…
Why Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Is Right And Slate Magazine Is Out To Lunch
Several months ago I received a call on my cell from a number I didn’t recognize. Usually I let such calls go to voice mail but for some reason I picked it…
Ibuprofen Kills Thousands Each Year, So What Is The Alternative?
A recent HMHB article opened with the following stunning sentence:
"Long-term high-dose use of painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac is 'equally…
What Our Child’s Behaviour Teaches Us About Ourself!
Have you ever found yourself wondering where the child you once knew went? One day your child can make a decision and the next day they won’t. Or one day they…
Natural Antibiotics for Your Family First Aid Kit
Injuries happen. Kids get hurt. We get hurt. Having a family first aid kit with natural antibiotics can really make a difference when you need one. You’ve got…
Evidence-based Aromatherapy: Stress Relief and More
The health benefits of aromatherapy can no longer be considered placebo in nature. Accumulating evidence now shows that the fragrance of flowers and…
Defining the New Therapeutic Vanguard
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The other day, I went for treatment from a doctor of Chinese Medicine and bodyworker for a variety of…
Actor Martin Sheen to Investigate Homeopathic Medicine on TV Show
Martin Sheen"Homeopathy has become a growing part of the wellness industry. I'm excited to explore the benefits and drawbacks of these remedies." --…