Other Alternative Medicine

About a year ago I was introduced to oxygen therapy. I researched, studied and read everything I could about it. I then made the decision to start My Self-Administered Oxygen Therapy Program. I...

By mimicking natural, outdoor light, bright light therapy resets your body's circadian rhythms and treats sleeplessness, jet lag and seasonal depression. Although it often is effective, bright...

Inversion therapy has been around for hundreds of years and is used to help relieve back pain, improve flexibility, promote proper spinal alignment, reduce stress and reduce the effects of aging...

Cellulite typically forms on the buttocks and thighs. It occurs when there are pockets of fat underneath the connective tissue that pushes against the skin. Many factors contribute to the...

Both NASA and the U.S. Navy use infrared light therapy to relieve pain for navy men and astronauts, and the method is now increasingly used by chiropractors, physical therapists, and other medical...

Depression can be a serious illness, and because modern medicine doesn't fully understand depression and what causes it, many patients attempt alternative therapies on their quest for a cure. One...

A person's brain waves are affected by a computerized, mathematically formulated music. This form of therapy works to treat anxiety, depression and insomnia. It also works to create a sense of...

Because of its human touch nature, massage therapy is often used as a legitimate cover for illegal activities. Asian massage parlors are, fairly or unfairly, considered more suspect than...

HGH is short for human growth hormone. Human growth hormone is responsible for childhood growth as well as maintaining tissues and organs as the body ages, according to the Mayo Clinic. The...

A Rife machine, or Rife resonator, is a device that is able to generate frequencies to destroy a wide range of bacteria, fungi and viruses and even cancerous cells. A resonator is used in this...

Equine massage therapy is used by equestrians as part of a continuous health care program for horses. Owners, trainers and riders of race or show horses want their horses to have every advantage...

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder belonging to a group of motor system disorders. The four major symptoms...

Laser therapy involves the use of low-level red and near-infrared light to increase bloodflow, reduce pain and inflammation, stimulate faster tissue healing and collagen synthesis, and promote...

A hospice is designed to offer support and comfort to the dying. Massage therapy can be one aspect of this support and comfort.

Pet-assisted therapy, also known as animal-assisted therapy (AAT), goes beyond the companionship that a dog or a cat may provide to a human. In fact, the Delta Society, a nonprofit organization...

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition in which the life cycle of skin cells is sharply accelerated, causing scaling and dry, itchy, red patches, according to MayoClinic.com. Although some...

Tuning fork therapy, or sound therapy, is an alternative medicine procedure in which tuning forks are struck or rung and placed on or near the body. Practitioners of tuning fork therapy claim that...

Oral chelation therapy is a treatment used to rid the body of toxins. The patient swallows a chelating agent, which binds to the toxins. Over time, the toxins are expelled from the body. Oral...

Medical practitioners have devised several therapies utilizing oxygen for the heath benefits of individuals. This treatment is performed by way of administering oxygen, usually in much greater...

Cerebral palsy is caused by abnormal sections within the brain that are in charge of controlling movement within the muscles, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and...

Light therapy is typically used for individuals who become depressed during the long winter months when sunshine is limited. In light therapy, an individual is exposed to a light specially...

Stressed-out Americans appreciate the benefits of massage therapy and the demand for massage therapists is growing. Many massage therapists appreciate the flexibility of being self-employed as...

Also known as Flashlamp therapy, IPL or Intense Pulsed Light therapy is a non-invasive procedure that uses the emission of a broad light spectrum through intense pulses to improve the appearance...

An overproduction of cortisol is associated with increased anxiety and stress levels and even depression of the immune system. The effects of massage therapy, however, are numerous to the...

Chelation therapy has long been used as a proven treatment to remove toxins from the body. It is usually done by using a man-made amino acid, EDTA, that is delivered intravenously. Some doctors...

According to The Centers for Disease Control, a staph infection is caused by a specific bacterium that lives on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. The methicillin-resistant staphylococcus...

Trigger point therapy is a bodywork technique that aims to relieve pain and body dysfunction. It also restores the muscle to the natural state so that optimal health benefits can be achieved....

The basis of chelation therapy is that an amino acid complex called EDTA (ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetic acid), has direct contact with certain metals within the body--such as copper, zinc,...

When most people think of massage they picture the high end spa experience; deeply relaxing and refreshing. However, massage is more than just relaxing, it can play a dynamic role in healing or...

You can find massage therapy in a variety of settings, including spas and salons, chiropractor and other medical offices, and massage clinics or private massage offices.

The two small glands that sit on top of your kidneys are your adrenal glands. These glands produce hormones used for metabolism. This system also makes the products your body uses to deal with...

Music therapy is the clinical use of music to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship. Music therapy helps children with developmental disabilities improve cognitive...

Used for years in the treatment of mercury and lead poisoning, alternative medicine practitioners and some doctors have recently embraced EDTA chelation therapy to treat stroke and heart disease....

Human growth hormone (HGH), also known as somatropin, is defined by the Mayo Clinic as a "growth hormone produced by the pituitary gland to fuel childhood growth and help maintain tissues and...

Slant board therapy--or inversion therapy, as it is also known--is a natural approach to relieving back pain. Back pain is only one benefit that some believe is gained from this type of therapy. ...

Each winter up to 9% of the population of the Northern United States suffers from a case of the “winter blues”. This seasonal depression will mimic the symptoms of clinical depression including...

Infrared sauna treatments are known to help detoxify the body and alleviate stress through the use of an infrared radiant heat process that raises core body temperature. There is a lot of talk and...

Most of us who lead sedentary lives mostly indoors tend to underestimate the need for sunlight. Many of us may not even have windows at work that let in natural light. But bright light is...

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy risks have diminished drastically since the first crude chambers were built more than two hundred years ago. But the enclosure itself, combined with certain medical...

The American Chiropractic Association says that more than half of working Americans suffer from back pain annually. Grimacing patients are beginning to turn to chiropractors and other physicians...

Music and sound therapy work with the natural rhythms of the body to relax and to heal. This type of therapy has been used for thousands of years. Music therapy works with the human emotions, as...

Microcurrent therapy, also known as microcurrent electrical neuromuscular stimulation, uses gentle currents of electricity applied to nerves and muscles with the aim of having beneficial effects...

Microcurrent therapy is the use of very low currents of electricity to improve health and reduce pain. The therapy utilizes an array of different microcurrent frequencies, each of which is...

Chelation therapy is the injection of agents into the body that can bind with toxic substances and allow for natural elimination. This process is used to prevent diseases that are exacerbated by...

Hyperbarics is a form of therapy that has become a popular means to treat a variety of conditions and manage symptoms of others. While it has been proven as a successful and credible means of...

Oral chelation is a popular do-it-yourself treatment for a number of disorders. Government agencies and medical experts, however, warn people currently treating themselves or considering treatment...

Cold laser therapy, also referred to as low-level laser therapy or laser acupuncture, is an experimental form of treatment that uses low levels of light to treat a range of conditions, including...

Every day we are exposed to toxins which can accumulate in our body and cause us harm. Detoxification for women aids in the removal of harmful toxins, regulates digestion and can help bring the...

Although it is not so well known, Aqua Cure Therapy has been used since ancient times. The Egyptians and the Romans were the first to discover the curative powers of different water baths....

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem that results in infrequent bowel movements, hard stools, or straining during bowel movements. It is usually a temporary condition that can be...