Classical yoga - the most widely taught form of yoga in the West. Classes offer participants exercises to stretch and flex the body, develop breath awareness, relaxation and sometimes (but not always) meditation.

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About two-thirds of people taking herbal supplements to treat a health condition don’t check scientific guidelines, say University of Iowa researchers. “Physicians, pharmacists, and other health professionals should proactively educate consumers and advocate for public health policies that would disseminate evidence-based information regarding the appropriate use of herbs,” says researcher Aditya Bardia, MD, in a University of Iowa news release.

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Acupuncture in and of itself is considered to be medical in nature as it is used to get rid of or to decrease all together, a variety of health concerns. There are differences however between traditional Oriental medical acupuncture and Western medical acupuncture.

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Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory, autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, generally striking during early adult years. Its most frequent symptoms include numbness, impaired vision, loss of balance, weakness, bladder dysfunction and psychological changes.

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Having your honey rub your back is sweet, but it’s tough to compete with the hands of a pro. A good massage therapist can make you feel like a new person.

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Tuina (pronounced “twee-naa”) has been used widely in traditional medicine clinics and hospitals in China as well as in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and Taiwan for thousands of years.

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Taking herbs every day is a great way to help your body naturally heal itself, or keep it functioning in a healthy and happy manner. Let’s take a look at 5 very good reasons to use herbs and herbal remedies on a daily basis.

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In the new age world as well as that of alternative healing, there is a lot of information on the chakras. And many of you may know that each of the chakras has its own color that go with it.

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Are you one of the many people who have fibromyalgia, back pains, or other chronic musculoskeletal problems? Have you tried treating the pain with the usual steps such as exercise and anti-inflammatories, only to see no noticeable difference? Perhaps you might want to consider acupuncture as a pain reliever.

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A folk remedy for treating arthritis, back pain and rheumatism for 3,000 years in China, practitioners say that such pinpointed stings can repair damaged cells, stave off bacteria and ease inflammation.

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