Wellness

What is CAM, Anyway?

What is CAM, Anyway?

Many Americans are disillusioned with the high cost and limited effectiveness of traditional healthcare, and are turning to CAM as a way to take control of their own health. This has led to a growing movement towards integrative medicine, which combines traditional and alternative treatments to provide a more holistic approach to healthcare.

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Mitigating Environmental Toxins

Mitigating Environmental Toxins

Environmental toxins are everywhere around us, in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the products we use. Like many internet debates, much of what we read online these days about environmental toxins can be very alarming. We should certainly be aware that these...

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Are Naturopathic Doctors Legitimate?

Are Naturopathic Doctors Legitimate?

Naturopathic doctors, also known as NDs, are healthcare professionals who use natural and holistic methods to treat patients. These methods include nutrition, herbal medicine, and lifestyle counseling. Despite being evidence-based and effective, most health plans in...

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Going Beyond Dry January

Going Beyond Dry January

Reasons to consider cutting back (or cutting out) alcohol consumption for good, and resources to support your efforts. Alcohol use is a primary health concern in the United States. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA),...

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Acupuncture & Female Fertility

Acupuncture & Female Fertility

An evidence-based evaluation on the effectiveness of acupuncture in improving odds of conception and treatment of infertility concerns Acupuncture is a type of traditional Chinese medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. The aim of acupuncture therapy...

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A Skeptic Embarks on 100 Days of Yoga

A Skeptic Embarks on 100 Days of Yoga

(OK, it took me 104 days) My Yo-Yo Yoga Journey When I was in high school, I was first introduced to yoga through an advanced dance course I was taking over the summer. This was a new group to me, and I entered the summer with trepidation but excitement for a new...

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