Holistic Medicine

Holistic medicine can be an inexpensive alternative to conventional medical treatments. The various forms of treatments include acupressure, Reiki, massage therapy, and herbal remedies. As this field develops more treatment options are available to care for your dog. The holistic approach cares for the mental and physical well-being... more »

Pain is a signal the brain sends when the body is ill or injured. Chronic pain requires continuous treatment. Holistic medicine for chronic pain can be a way to manage they symptoms without as much or any recourse to pharmaceutical or surgical solutions. more »

The traditional Chinese approach to health and well-being has a different philosophical focus than Western medicine. The Western approach is to isolate a disease or condition, then treat that specific condition based on the scientific body of knowledge available. Traditional Chinese Medicine sees health as resulting both from an... more »

Maca is a root vegetable originally from Peru. Peruvian farmers noticed that livestock grazing in areas that contained maca root were more likely to be healthier and stronger than their counterparts. Plus, the animals were more likely to copulate. The plant is full of many health promoting vitamins and minerals, which led naturopathic... more »

Acne is a common problem that affects thousands of people daily. It is characterized by bumps, blackheads, whiteheads, pustules and cysts. While there are several medical remedies for acne, many of them cause hazardous side effects. For example, Retin-A crème can cause sun sensitivity in skin, while Accutane can cause muscle... more »