Energy flow could be described as the vital moving force that exists within all living things. Cyclical in nature, energy flow is expressed by observing how energy is gracefully transformed from one organism to another. In the human body,...
Hormone fluctuations resulting from birth control use or natural hormones in a woman's body can cause hormonal headaches known as menstrual migraines. There are a variety of options available to treat menstrual migraines, including prescription...
Casinos, gambling and top-notch entertainment most often come to mind when imagining Las Vegas, Nevada. Most visitors never leave the “Strip” or the comfort of their casino hotels, but Vegas is a world of adventure waiting to be...
Under normal circumstances, hair grows from 1/4 to 1/2 inch each month. Nutritional deficiencies, medical conditions, and stress are some factors that can cause slower than normal hair growth. While there are a limited number of medical treatments...
Many cultures use putative energy fields, also known as biofields, for alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture. The theory is that a subtle energy form, or life force, infuses people. This energy has varying names depending on the...
Homeopathic medicine is a complete form of natural medicine, that was developed 200 years ago in Germany by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann and has been used in the United States since the early 1900s. Like acupuncture or ayurvedic medicine, homeopathy is a...
Located in southeastern Florida, Miami attracts more than 10 million visitors each year. Warm year-round temperatures averaging 75 degrees, miles of beaches and a close proximity to the Florida Evergreens lure tourists who enjoy outdoor...
Holographic healing is a New Age way of achieving health and peace of mind. It assumes that we humans are as much spiritual as physical, that the universe is one big energy field to which we are connected in many ways. When our connection to the...
Cardamom is a warming, calming herb familiar to many people as the earthy vanilla flavor found in chai tea. Originating in southern India, cardamom is most famous for alleviating digestive discomforts, which is the reason cooks add it to rich,...
Herbs have been used for health for thousands of years. According to herbalist David Hoffmann in his book "The New Holistic Herbal," herbs are used alongside acupuncture in traditional Chinese medicine and in the Ayurvedic system of healing in...
Fibroids are uterine muscle tissue growths. According to MedlinePlus, a publication of the National Institutes of Health, 75 percent of American women of childbearing age will develop them in their lifetime. Fibroids vary in size with very small...
Rather than treating only symptoms, holistic medicine treats the whole person, inside and out. Also known as alternative medicine, it focuses on treating the causes of illness, disease and other afflictions. In addition, holistic medicine...
Generalized anxiety remains a complex condition to treat due to its wide spectrum of symptoms. While pharmaceutical drugs and traditional psychiatric care can be effective, many people shy away from treatment to avoid side-effects from...
Hyperpigmentation is a condition that results in too much skin pigment, called melanin, in certain areas of your skin. Hyperpigmentation can be the result of previous inflammatory skin conditions, such as acne, medications you take or diseases...
Holistic healing focuses on the balance of mind, body and soul and their connectedness in health. Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Naturopathic Medicine are major holistic medical systems of the East and West, and although they implement...
One of the more popular buzzwords in the health and fitness world, "cleansing" refers to the idea that, through fasting, dietary choices and the consumption of certain herbs, you can clear toxins and waste products from your body. A healthy body...
