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Aromatherapy and reflexology ease side effects for cancer patients

/ Aromatherapy, Pain Management

Aromatherapy Relieves pain There can be something comforting abut certain smells and new research from the The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center may shed more light on how aromatherapy relieves pain. A noninvasive approach using aromatherapy and reflexology can dramatically reduce pain and anxiety for women undergoing cervical radiation therapy, according to preliminary data […]

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The 10 Best Essential Oils For Anxiety, Stress, and Insomnia

/ Aromatherapy, Essential Oils

10 Best Essential Oils There can be something relaxing about an aroma, much like a soothing familiar song. Using our senses to help our health has been practiced for centuries and is regaining popularity. Not everything requires a pill or procedure… maybe just a moment to relax and take in a pleasant aroma. Each person

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When Fido is sick as a dog, more pet owners turn to dog aromatherapy, massage, even psychics

/ Aromatherapy, Massage, Pets

Dog Aromatherapy And More Maybe it is the benefit of love from a pet. Perhaps pet owners are pinching pennies like everyone. Whatever the reason, pets increasingly benefit from complementary therapies like dog aromatherapy, pet massage, and more. Massage is just one of a growing body of alternative therapies that Mary Kelley and Mark Falstad,

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Most Popular Alternative Healing Therapies

/ Ayurveda, Holistic Programs, Tai Chi, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Popular Alternative Healing Therapies Trying to stay healthy has been with us since the dawn of Humanity. Many popular alternative healing therapies have been around for thousands of years. Traditional Chinese Medicine like acupuncture and herbs started over 2,500 years ago. Ayurvedic Medicine started over 3,000 years ago in India. We exist at a great

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Cinnamon burns fat cells, but don’t start chugging cinnarolls just yet

/ Essential Oils, Nutrition, Wellness and Wellbeing

Cinnamon Burns Fat As the article states, this is no “silver bullet” but the fact that cinnamon burns fat is quite helpful. Here we can follow Hippocrates’ advice “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” For pennies most people can add cinnamon to a healthy meal and reap the benefits of cinnamon.

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As demand in La Crosse area grows, Gundersen promotes integrative medicine options

/ Holistic Programs

Gundersen Integrative Medicine Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI held an open house to promote awareness of its therapies. Local residents were able to get information and even demonstrations of Gundersen integrative medicine potential for their health. During the open house, prospective patients were able to speak with the center’s medical staff and ask

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9 Holistic Approaches to Relieve Joint Pain

/ Holistic Programs, Tai Chi

Holistic Joint Pain Remedies One particularly nice thing about a holistic approach is that many modalities are available. When thinking about holistic joint pain remedies, many Americans limit the possibilities. Our frame of reference for pain management is usually a medication (Over-The-Counter or Prescribed) or some procedure. This article by Nicole Noel, Guest Columnist at Pain

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Federal agencies partner for military and veteran pain management research

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Nondrug Pain Management The U.S. military and VA often lead the way for complementary therapies. The referenced article looks at nondrug pain management research for chronic pain. U.S. agencies partner on research that focuses on nondrug approaches for pain management in military personnel and veterans; NCCIH is the lead for this multi-agency initiative.Studies report nearly

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