Medicine Hunter October 27, 2015 Treating Pain, Other Ailments With Lavender You might be surprised to find that lavender can treat pain. But that's not all it's good for. The Medicine Hunter explains
Parkinsons Disease October 27, 2015 Medical marijuana may treat MS symptoms, ineffective for other brain disorders To gain a better understanding of the benefits – or downsides – of medical cannabis, researchers from the American Academy of Neurology conducted a systematic review of available research analyzing the use of marijuana for the treatment of brain diseases.
Alternative Medicine October 27, 2015 Majority of teens surf the web for answers to health questions The vast majority of teenagers — 84 percent — now surf the Internet when they want answers to questions about their health, according to a new nationwide study.
Alternative Medicine October 26, 2015 Thyme is best healer for acne, scientists say The herb thyme is more effective in treating acne than medicated creams, scientists claimed Wednesday
Medicine Hunter October 26, 2015 The Amazon Explorers Club: A gathering place for those fighting to preserve the Amazon On the most favored corner of the riverfront promenade in the Peruvian city of Iquitos, the Amazon Explorers Club stands as a gathering spot and lighthouse for explorers, travelers, botanists, authors and wildlife preservationists.
Alternative Medicine October 26, 2015 The Health Benefits of Chickweed The Medicine Hunter, Chris Kilham, recently spent the day with Steve “Wildman” Brill in New York's Central Park, to learn about foraging for medicinal and edible plants. The two ended up finding some tasty plants, which also happen to relieve pain
Alternative Medicine October 26, 2015 Feds crack down on Colorado medical pot dispensaries U.S. prosecutors in Colorado started a crackdown against nearly two dozen medical marijuana dispensaries located within 1,000 feet of schools, giving the proprietors 45 days to cease operations or face civil and criminal penalties.
Alternative Medicine October 26, 2015 Rotavirus vaccine not linked to bowel problems A new study further eases fears that the rotavirus vaccine might increase the risk of blocked bowels in infants -- a concern that led to an earlier version of the vaccine being pulled from the market in the United States
Alternative Medicine October 26, 2015 Trend: More Doctors Prescribing Yoga & Meditation Doctors may be more accepting of certain complementary and alternative medicine therapies, such as yoga, meditation and deep breathing, than they have been in the past, a new study suggests
Alternative Medicine October 26, 2015 Docs remove acupuncture needle lodged in Chinese man’s stomach for 40 years A Chinese man suffering from back and chest pains surprised doctors when they found an acupuncture needle which had been lodged in his stomach for 40 years.
Alternative Medicine October 26, 2015 Homeopathic treatments: Do they help or harm? Although some people say homeopathy, a type of alternative medicine, is safe and leads to better outcomes when used along with conventional medicine, others say it can be harmful, and it is unethical for doctors to recommend it.