Alternative Medicine

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…

What is the long medicinal history of cannabis in pregnancy and breastfeeding? What does the science say? Laurel Wilson, a 20 year veteran childbirth…

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…

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…

A recent HMHB article opened with the following stunning sentence: "Long-term high-dose use of painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac is 'equally…

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…

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…

The health benefits of aromatherapy can no longer be considered placebo in nature. Accumulating evidence now shows that the fragrance of flowers and…

Photo from HeartMath The other day, I went for treatment from a doctor of Chinese Medicine and bodyworker for a variety of…

Martin Sheen"Homeopathy has become a growing part of the wellness industry. I'm excited to explore the benefits and drawbacks of these remedies." --…