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OVERVIEW

  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine Is Becoming Less ‘Alternative’ — Here’s Why

    More people are turning to 'alternative' treatments. Find out why and whether it's right for you.

  • What Are the 7 Chakras and How Can You Unblock Them?

    Chakras are energy centers in your body that correspond to specific nerve bundles and internal organs. The 7 major chakras run from the base of your spine to the top of your head.

  • Herbal Medicine 101: How You Can Harness the Power of Healing Herbs

    A guide to herbal medicine, from potency to history to finding the herb that best suits your needs.

  • The Skeptic’s Guide to Feng Shui (in Your Apartment)

    Need three basic steps to feng shui your apartment? Here’s a beginner’s guide to transforming your living space, even if you’re a skeptic.

HEALING ALTERNATIVES

  • Crystals for Manifestation: The Best Ones to Use and How to Do It

    Some believe that crystals and the law of attraction are a powerful pair.

  • Essential Oils for Hair

    Some essential oils can improve the health of your hair with very little risk of side effects. Learn about which essential oils can help your hair grow and stay healthy.

  • What the Principles of Feng Shui and Vastu Shastra Say About Sleep Direction

    While sleep direction gets a lot of attention in Eastern medicine, there’s still more research that needs to be done concerning feng shui and vastu shastra practices.

  • Gong Baths for Relaxation, Meditation, and Stress Reduction

    Relax and unwind with soothing gong bath sounds.

  • Grounding: Exploring Earthing Science and the Benefits Behind It

    Grounding or earthing is a type of alternative medicine or care based on the idea that people become ill because they need to balance the electrical charges in the body. According to this idea, you need to touch the earth with bare feet or hands to let these charges enter and leave the body.

  • What Are the 12 Laws of Karma?

    The 12 laws of karma can help you understand how karma really works. They demonstrate the effect that your thoughts and actions can have on you and the world around you.

CHRONIC CONDITIONS

  • Can Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar Help with Diabetes?

    Studies have explored apple cider vinegar as a potential treatment for diabetes. Read on to learn what the research says, and more.

  • 15 Home Remedies for Allergies

    Learn about natural and home remedies for allergies. Discover over fifteen ways you can relieve the itching, sneezing, and runny nose and of allergic rhinitis and other allergic reactions. This article is a great starting place to research alternative allergy help through home remedies and natural treatments.

  • Does Arnica Help with Pain?

    Arnica is a homeopathic remedy that’s been used for ages as a natural pain remedy. But does it work? Take a look at its potential healing properties.

  • Cancer and Diet 101: How What You Eat Can Influence Cancer

    Growing evidence points to certain dietary habits increasing or decreasing cancer risk. This article covers everything you need to know about the link between diet and cancer.

  • Stimulating Pressure Points for Migraine Relief

    Learn how stimulating pressure points can be used to treat migraines.

  • Baking Soda and 4 Other Wonder Tonics That Fight Inflammation and Pain

    Diet and inflammation are deeply linked. For people with autoimmune diseases, reducing inflammation through food and drink can be a winning strategy. We asked natural medicine experts for their top tonic recipes and ingredients, especially for those dealing with inflammation related to autoimmune conditions.

HEALTHY EATING

  • 10 Foods That May Weaken Your Immune System

    Your diet affects how well your body, including your immune system, functions. This article lists 10 foods that may weaken your immune system.

  • 5 Natural Sweeteners That Are Good for Your Health

    Here are a few natural sweeteners that are low in calories, very sweet, and healthier than processed sugar.

  • One Immune-Boosting Super-Ingredient Used 3 Ways: Mushrooms

    Mushrooms have many potential health benefits, including their ability to protect against infection, fight inflammation, and ramp up immunity.

  • 6 Foods That May Increase Your Risk of Cancer

    Some types of foods and cooking methods can produce carcinogens, or compounds that increase the risk of cancer. Learn more about the foods to avoid.

  • Ghee: Healthier Than Butter?

    Ghee is a type of clarified butter that has become very popular, and you may wonder whether it’s a healthier option than butter. This article takes a detailed look at ghee and how it compares with butter.

  • 6 Popular Ways to Do Intermittent Fasting

    Intermittent fasting is an effective way to lose weight and improve health. This article lists the 6 most popular intermittent fasting methods.

YOGA

  • 16 Benefits of Yoga That Are Supported by Science

    Yoga combines breathing exercises, meditation, and poses that are proven to benefit mental and physical health. This article lists 16 evidence-based benefits of yoga.

  • The 10 Best Yoga Poses for Back Pain

    Dealing with back pain? These simple yoga poses may help. Here’s how to get started at home.

  • Yoga for Weight Loss

    Yoga can increase mindfulness, flexibility, and quality sleep. It can even burn some calories. But can you lose weight doing yoga? We’ll tell you what the research says, which types of yoga are best, and at-home poses to try.

  • The Benefits of Doing Cobra Pose Every Day

    Cobra is a beginner yoga pose that can make a big difference in how you feel. Here's a look at the benefits of Cobra Pose.

  • Yin Yoga Poses to Reset Your Body and Mind

    Yin yoga poses are a beneficial way to bring a more restorative, meditative practice to your current fitness or yoga routine. Here are the benefits and considerations you need to know before beginning a yin yoga practice.

  • What Is Kundalini Yoga and What Are the Benefits?

    Kundalini yoga is a type of yoga that involves chanting, singing, breathing exercises, and repetitive poses. According to research, it may help ease stress and anxiety, improve cognitive functioning, and boost self-perception.

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

  • 7 Tips for Building a Daily Meditation Practice

    You've heard about all the benefits of meditation, especially when done daily, but the thought of doing it every single day feels overwhelming. You're not alone. We've got seven tips to help you make meditation a habit you won't even think twice about.

  • Chakras and Anxiety: Find Balance to Soothe Stress, Fear, and Panic

    Blocked chakras may lead to fear, experts say. Here's how to heal.

  • Intuitive Empaths: Signs, Types, Downsides, and Self-Care

    Do you feel the emotions of others? Need a lot of alone time? You might be an intuitive empath.

  • The 4 Worst Foods for Your Anxiety

    Did you know that anxiety can be triggered by certain foods? If your anxiety is impacting your life, it might be worth a glance down at your plate. Here are four foods to avoid as well as anti-anxiety alternatives.

  • 8 Ways Tarot Cards Can Help Your Mental Health... or Hurt It

    What you should know about using tarot for mental and emotional well-being.

  • How to Fight Depression: 20 Things to Try

    Depression can drain your energy, leaving you feeling empty and fatigued. This can make it difficult to muster the strength or desire to seek treatment. However, there are small steps you can take to help fight depression and improve your well-being. Read on to learn how to incorporate them in a way that works for you.

HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS

  • 6 Mushrooms That Act as Turbo-Shots for Your Immune System

    Medicinal mushrooms are making their namesake for carrying a heavy dose of healing compounds. From fighting cancer to managing stress, these fungi are much more significant than other average shrooms you meet in the market. One spoonful a day may just be the natural antibiotic your immune system needs to power through.

  • 7 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Camu Camu

    Camu camu is a berry that has gained popularity due to its many purported beneficial effects on health. Here are 7 evidence-based health benefits of camu camu.

  • How to Read Supplement Labels Like a Pro

    With so much information packed onto every product label, it can be tricky to know where to start when looking to add a supplement to your diet. This article reviews some simple strategies to start reading supplement labels like a pro.

  • 9 Supplements for Joint Pain

    There are endless options when it comes to supplements that claim to reduce joint pain, but which ones actually work? We’ll go over nine options that are backed by science and give you tips on choosing a product.

  • 12 Proven Health Benefits of Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha is a medicinal herb that has been shown to have powerful health benefits. This article reviews 12 evidence-based benefits of ashwagandha.

  • 5 Impressive Herbs That Help Balance Your Hormones

    Humans have used herbs for flavor, healthcare, and more for thousands of years. Here are 5 herbs that balance hormones.

CBD

  • CBD vs. THC: What’s the Difference?

    There’s a lot of confusion about the difference between the different components of the cannabis plant, especially with current laws. We’ll take a look at two compounds, CBD vs. THC, and compare them on a number of different levels. Both may have benefits, but they differ despite having many similarities.

  • 6 Best CBD Brands for Sleep

    Here’s what to know about using CBD to help you get some shut-eye, as well as recommendations on the best CBD oils and products for sleep.

  • Cannabis 101: What’s the Deal with Terpenes?

    Terpenes are one part of the equation when it comes to determining cannabis's effects. We break down the limited research and offer tips.

  • Soothe Your Pain with This Mango CBD Oil Smoothie

    CBD has gotten attention for its efficacy in helping soothe both acute and chronic pain. Author and cannabis advocate, Sandra Hinchcliffe shares her favorite CBD-infused smoothie recipe. Packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients and mango — which helps the CBD last longer — this drink will help ease your pain.

  • Top 10 CBD Gummies

    Looking for the best CBD gummies? Try one of these 10 great options. We break down the different CBD sources and how to find the right gummies for you.

  • Using CBD Oil for Pain Management: Does It Work?

    Cannabidiol (CBD) oil, made from cannabis, is sometimes used for chronic pain. We’ll review the research on whether CBD oil is effective.

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