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Alternative Medicine October 23, 2015

Surgery Has Use for Poisonous Plant

Chris Kilham, the Medicine Hunter, speaks with a botanical expert about curare—a poison that was once used on Native American arrows for hunting but is now used in operating rooms to help heal people

Alternative Medicine October 23, 2015

Rongoa Maori: Ancient medicine with modern health benefits

With its unique flora and fauna, New Zealand offers a large array of plants found only in that region, many of which became part of the Maori traditional system of medicine known as Rongoa Maori.  This system is a holistic approach to body, mind, spirit and tapu – or natural law

Men's Health October 23, 2015

Saunas might be good for your health

A study from Finland suggests that saunas might have health benefits – at least, for men.

Alternative Medicine October 23, 2015

Controlling arthritis pain with an ancient treatment

It’s been around for thousands of years and has been used to treat a variety of disorders. Now, a Chinese study has found that the ancient practice of moxibustion is an effective way to control arthritis pain in the knee.

Alternative Medicine October 23, 2015

Myth or fact? Coconut oil helps treat Alzheimer’s disease

With more than 5 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, many people are looking to alternative treatments for help. One study has people asking: Does coconut oil help treat Alzheimer's disease?

Men's Health October 23, 2015

5 steps to a happier, healthier life

An estimated 19 million Americans suffer from depressive disorders that can translate into disease by altering the sympathetic nervous system through elevated adrenaline and cortisol. Taking some time to practice self-care tips drastically reduce your stress levels and promote health and happiness

Alternative Medicine October 23, 2015

Gac: Strange Name, Powerful Fruit

Yes, it has a strange name. No, you most likely haven’t heard of it before. And yes, it is definitely a fruit you need to know. It’s Gac fruit, a strange and beautiful red fruit originating from Vietnam

NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH October 23, 2015

Can cannabis prevent childhood seizures? Experts unsure

Some parents of children with severe epilepsy say that cannabis helps prevent their children's seizures, but experts caution that it remains unproven whether using the drug to treat epilepsy is safe or effective

Alternative Medicine October 23, 2015

Cannabis drug shows promise in treating schizophrenia

An experimental cannabis drug for treating schizophrenia, developed by UK-based GW Pharmaceuticals Plc, was found to be superior to a placebo in a mid-stage trial.

Alternative Medicine October 23, 2015

Stem cells may aid vision in blind people, study finds

Scientists are reporting hints that embryonic stem cells can ease blindness in some people

Alternative Medicine October 23, 2015

Maqui Berry: The Newest Superfruit

We have been inundated with tales of superfruits, specifically berries. Most everyone knows that blueberries, blackberries, acai and raspberries are very good for your health. But few have heard of one of the greatest superfruit of all, maqui berry