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Medicine in the Mix
May 1st, 2013Worldwide only 10 to 30 percent of health care is provided by what most of us in the US would recognize as a doctor or nurse—someone trained in science-based medicine. The remainder, upwards of 70 percent of the human race, seeks to treat illness by way of folk practitioners using treatment traditions often very different from our own.
Understanding the role of complementary and alternative medicine
Intestinal Fortitude
May 1st, 2013Let’s take a quick pop quiz: What do obesity, diabetes, depression, heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome, dermatitis, diarrhea, allergic rhinitis, the common cold, acne, chronic fatigue syndrome, and food allergies have in common?
The battle for your stomach
The bacterial truth at the center of our quest for wellness
Flower Power
May 1st, 2013Though most of us may not be aware of it, we are the beneficiaries of a long history of experimentation by healers and herbalists in different societies who have carefully selected and prepared specific parts of plants to maximize their desired curative properties.
A look at the ancient art of transforming plants into medicines
Supporting the Anxious Child
May 1st, 2013As a teacher I have spent most of my career seeking new and innovative ways to support children with intense anxiety. Kids living with high levels of anxiety often have a hard time coping with things that other kids may shrug off as no big deal, or not notice in the first place.
Strategies and resources to help anxious children find social success
The Hidden Epidemic
May 1st, 2013Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium. You probably know someone taking one of these antianxiety drugs or have taken them yourself. What you might not know is that these tranquilizing drugs, nicknamed “benzos,” are more addictive than antidepressants, painkillers, and even heroin.
World-class rock climber reveals the dangers of antianxiety drugs in Death Grip
Keeping Mold at Bay
May 1st, 2013Surviving a natural disaster is often a miracle in and of itself. Not only do affected residents have to be careful to avoid harm during the initial devastation, their vigilance must continue throughout the aftermath when many significant health and safety issues exist.
Proactive planning and recovery steps for floods and other natural disasters
Healing Starts in the Heart
March 1st, 2013Many events can lead to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). War is the most well-known cause, and PTSD is a leading problem among our veterans. But, there are other experiences that cause PTSD, things like rape, assault, accidents, and natural disasters. With this in mind, it is not surprising that an estimated 7.7 million Americans have been diagnosed with it.
Treating posttraumatic stress disorder with traditional Chinese medicineDemystifying the Multivitamin
March 1st, 2013In the often-confusing world of natural supplementation—where, to some, getting the perfect health-boosting elixir is a downright science—the multivitamin seems like the ultimate catchall.
A look at the forms and formulationsChanging Fats Before a Destructive Change
March 1st, 2013For decades there was no universal agreement on the correlation between diet and disease among nutritional, medical, and governmental health officials. However, as heart disease has been and is still the nation’s number one cause of death, researchers have sought to identify controllable risk factors.
A closer look at omega-3 fatty acidsHealth Care Crisis
March 1st, 2013The American healthcare system is openly in crisis. The public feels this and frustrations for many people have reached a boiling point. The crisis has two main drivers, which are closely interrelated.
The problem and the way out
