Functional Medicine developed in Europe in the decades following World War II, particularly in Germany and France. It combined conventional diagnostics with naturopathic therapies and distinctly European Medicine and continues through this day known as European...

Many people head into the New Year wanting to achieve their ideal body weight. The healthy and lasting way to lose weight is through lifestyle changes. The only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you take in. There are three ways to do this: take in...

Most people think of judo as an Olympic sport or a combat sport for self-defense. Less known is something called judo therapy, which has been growing in popularity in Japan. Judo therapy specializes in the manual treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, and...

This month, a study in the journal Environmental Science and Technology identified 49 toxic chemicals in household dust — many linked to an increased risk of a number of health hazards, including cancer and infertility. These chemicals come from many common household...

Most people know about some forms of traditional Chinese medicine. But it was those reddish circles visible on several Olympic swimmers a few weeks ago that got people talking about the ancient practice of cupping. Golden boy Michael Phelps was the most visible...

Summertime brings an abundance of lavender in the garden, its lovely fragrance enveloping everything around it. Lavender has been used since antiquity for all sorts of purposes. Native to the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Africa, it is now cultivated around the...

Animal lovers know that pets make them feel good. That’s why service animals are being used beyond just guide dogs. They’re now part of behavioral therapy and rehabilitation work, as well as therapeutic efforts to help people deal with anxiety and stress. Animals have...

Fear is rampant these days. Terrorism, political disputes on all sides, financial and economic instability, and many other things contribute to its spread. And most people don’t realize just how detrimental it can be to our health. The emotional shock and stress of...

With spring coming, many people are working to get in shape and achieve ideal body weight. Everybody knows that the basics are exercise and diet, but there are detoxification methods that can also help us lose weight and improve our overall health, and they're safe....

Acute and chronic sinus infection can respond quite quickly to natural therapeutics. Some therapies can provide almost instant relief. Acupuncture is one of the quickest ways to relieve a sinus infection. Patients will quite often experience relief of congestion...