Treating the Whole Person Both doctors and patients alike are bonding with the philosophy of integrative medicine and its whole-person approach — designed to treat the person, not just the disease. IM, as it’s often called, depends on a partnership between the patient and the doctor, where the goal is to treat the mind, body, and spirit, all at the ...

The prostate gland has a reputation as a health destroyer. Hypertrophy of the prostate gland, which affects nearly every elderly male, strangles the urethra. This troublesome condition makes urination difficult and increases the risk of bladder infections and kidney damage. However, there are many good foods that may already be a part of your everyday diet that can help thwart ...

Bach Flower Remedies as an All-Natural Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is caused when a person experiences some type of traumatic event and feels intense fear and helplessness. Most often PTSD is associated with soldiers who have been in combat situations. (During World Wars I and II, it was known has “shell shock”; however, the ...

Different people go through different health related problems in life. Even if you are completely healthy and fit with a strong immune system, there are chances for you to fall ill without. You know how easy it is for you to visit your family doctor, whenever you are ill or down with a symptom. However, when you are traveling, your ...

Medical travel kits are essential especially if you are planning to travel abroad, or go on some adventures such as skiing, backpacking, trekking, mountain climbing, cycling, white water rafting or scuba diving. There are literally so many various types of medicines to choose from, and the supplies that you would need would differ, depending on your destination and type of ...

“Families are the basic building blocks of humanity. The family unit is still a family unit whether its members are twelve or two. Family unity is developed and displayed in a variety of ways and in many different settings, meaning family unity is a family being together in happy and peaceful. Today, families are under constant stress, being pushed and ...

It seems that yeast can appear anywhere on your body. If you have been a victim of yeast infections of the genital area, then don’t seem so surprised if you derive a scalp yeast infection, too. It can happen. You have been told that yeast infections occur because the area is damp and is an environment for producing more yeast. ...

In this article I’m going to share with you my ultimate superfoods list that will help build immune system strength in your body. I highly recommend against eating a bunch of acai berries because even though they’re a pretty good antioxidant they’re in no way as beneficial as the marketers are claiming. But there are some superfoods out there that ...

Tropical vacations are the desire of most every cold weather climate resident. Although cold climates have a lot to offer regarding outdoor fun, it is natural to want a change of pace. So, for the parka clad bunch, tropical vacations are the answer, and a warm sandy beach is the goal. Whether sunbathing is your idea of fun, or fitting ...

Stress is a condition that can arise from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or anxious. Stress is a very individual thing because what may be stressful to one person is not necessarily stressful to another. Stress is a normal part of everyday life, and can be good in small quantities because it can help motivate ...