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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Alternative medicine

Trump golf club to host speaker who claims bleach can cure cancer and Covid

Trump's golf resort will host a conference promoting chlorine dioxide, a harmful substance falsely claimed to cure various diseases.
#wellness-trends
Alternative medicine
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Western healthcare has failed women. Now, they're turning to Chinese medicine to fill the gap

Interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is growing in the West despite skepticism from the medical community.
fromBusiness Matters
7 months ago
Wellness

The wellness trends for 2025 we'll all be talking about

Personalized approaches to health using technology are on the rise.
Integration of conventional and alternative medical treatments is expected to grow.
Alternative medicine
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Western healthcare has failed women. Now, they're turning to Chinese medicine to fill the gap

Interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is growing in the West despite skepticism from the medical community.
fromBusiness Matters
7 months ago
Wellness

The wellness trends for 2025 we'll all be talking about

Personalized approaches to health using technology are on the rise.
Integration of conventional and alternative medical treatments is expected to grow.
more#wellness-trends
#public-health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

For Some Measles Patients, Vitamin A Remedy Supported by RFK Jr. Leaves Them More Ill

Vitamin A, promoted by vaccine skeptics, is being dangerously overused in an attempt to prevent measles, leading to serious health issues in children.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Alternative medicine

Robert F Kennedy Jr claims anti-vax physicians healed some 300 measles-stricken children'

Kennedy promotes unconventional healers while undermining vaccine safety, amidst a measles outbreak that has led to multiple fatalities.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

For Some Measles Patients, Vitamin A Remedy Supported by RFK Jr. Leaves Them More Ill

Vitamin A, promoted by vaccine skeptics, is being dangerously overused in an attempt to prevent measles, leading to serious health issues in children.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Alternative medicine

Robert F Kennedy Jr claims anti-vax physicians healed some 300 measles-stricken children'

Kennedy promotes unconventional healers while undermining vaccine safety, amidst a measles outbreak that has led to multiple fatalities.
more#public-health
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
Mental health

I drink my own pee for the health benefits - I also do urine enemas and splash it on my skin to sunbathe

Troy Casey advocates urine drinking as a diagnostic tool and health remedy, despite skepticism from medical experts regarding its safety.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | First Cancer Threatened Her Life. Then Came Medical Freedom.

Dawn Kali, diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer, chose alternative medicine over conventional treatments, joining the health freedom movement.
philosophy
fromAeon
1 month ago

Can the unregulated extract kratom help fight the opioid crisis? | Aeon Essays

Kratom, a herbal supplement, emerges as a controversial alternative for opioid dependence, attracting millions of users seeking relief.
Alternative medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Benefits of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine

Complementary and alternative medicine empowers patients in their healthcare decisions.
There is a growing trend of adults using complementary health approaches.
A major challenge for CAM is the lack of substantial scientific backing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Public health

I'm picturing my death': alarm as RFK Jr closes in on health secretary role

Kennedy's HHS nomination raises excitement among those skeptical of modern medicine, blending wellness and political agendas.
fromBustle
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Milla From 'Apple Cider Vinegar' May Be Inspired By This Real Blogger

The Netflix series 'Apple Cider Vinegar' explores the impact of alternative cancer treatment through a fictional character inspired by real-life experiences.
#patient-safety
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

ExThera Claimed Its Device Could Cure Cancer. But Patients Died.

A chartered plane journey ended in tragedy for a cancer patient, showcasing the dangers of unproven medical treatments sought abroad.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Medicine

California healer' gets 10 years in UK prison for death of woman at slap therapy workshop

Alternative healer Hongchi Xiao was sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter after a patient died from not taking insulin during his therapy workshop.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

ExThera Claimed Its Device Could Cure Cancer. But Patients Died.

A chartered plane journey ended in tragedy for a cancer patient, showcasing the dangers of unproven medical treatments sought abroad.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Medicine

California healer' gets 10 years in UK prison for death of woman at slap therapy workshop

Alternative healer Hongchi Xiao was sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter after a patient died from not taking insulin during his therapy workshop.
more#patient-safety
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

LIfe-Changing' Psychedelic, for When Life Is Ending

Psychedelic therapy, particularly psilocybin, is emerging as a significant treatment option for anxiety in terminally ill patients.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Slapping therapy' healer jailed for gross negligence manslaughter of woman

Hongchi Xiao was jailed for 15 years after gross negligence led to a woman's death at his therapy workshop.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
New York City

How pensioner followed crank healing guru she called messenger sent by God'

Alternative healing methods can pose significant health risks, particularly without proper medical supervision.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
5 months ago
Alternative medicine

How To Ensure Consistency and Safety in Homeopathic Remedies

Homeopathy emphasizes precision and consistency in treatments, tailoring remedies to individual symptoms for effective healing.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
8 months ago
Alternative medicine

Therapy for nerves and muscles: chiropractic, acupuncture and Osteopathy

Alternative medicine encompasses a range of non-traditional practices including chiropractic, physiotherapy, and acupuncture, often overlapping in their treatment goals.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Without Trust, Hospitals Struggle to Promote Guidelines

Distrust in healthcare systems is exacerbated by poor access to care, leading individuals to alternative medicine.
Progress in healthcare improvement hinges on addressing the underlying trust crisis.
Evidence-based medicine cannot advance without first tackling issues of trust within the healthcare system.
NYC food
fromWest Side Rag
8 months ago

'Sidewalk Medicine Chests' on the UWS: Safe, Natural Remedies From Bubbies and Other Experts

The journey of discovering effective home remedies was inspired by family traditions and senior community insights, leading to a popular series of books.
fromKqed
11 months ago
Coronavirus

After Months-Long Coma, This Latino Immigrant Worker Is Still Fighting Mysterious Long COVID Symptoms | KQED

Alternative medicine like foot baths and natural remedies helped a long COVID patient regain sensation and cope with ongoing symptoms.
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