You may hear various difference terms when looking at treatments for your conditions. Two of the most common forms of treatment are allopathic and holistic medicine. In this article we will consider what each of these types of medicines are, where you will hear them mentioned and also what the significant differences between them are. What is Allopathic Medicine? Allopathic ...

Few would argue that the medical system in the United States is in a healthy place. We spend more money in this country than any other country, but only rank 37th in the world in the quality of our health care according to a report by the World Health Organization. Other studies have consistently put us at the lower end ...

Pomegranate has so many wonderful characteristics! The fruit’s beautiful color and unique structure of thick, red skin encasing hundreds of small, lusciously juicy seeds is artistic and inspiring. Its healthy juice contains more antioxidants than red wine, green tea, and other fruits, therefore lowering cholesterol and preventing heart attack and stroke. Beside its anti-aging capabilities, the fruit is also thought ...

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan, a province of People’s Republic of China. The city is located in the southwest of China and is an important economic, transportation and communication center for the country. This urban center is considered one of the best investment cities in China. Chengdu has many tourist hot spots and often referred to as China’s “party ...

Emotions are a gift of nature to us – they keep us human. Feelings of joy and sorrow are all natural reactions to situations in life. Interestingly enough, the same situation in life could be interpreted as joy for one person and sorrow for another. It depends on how we perceive as individuals perceive life. Two boxers knocking the living ...

Mind, body and spirit therapies aren’t just the latest health craze; a matter of fact there are several healing arts schools and even conventional colleges that have begun offering integrative medicine programs to keep up with the demand for natural and holistic healthcare. Today, there are numerous integrative medicine programs in which individuals can choose to enroll. Botanical medicine, (also ...

If you’re teaching Ecology or Science or just want to observe life cycles in nature, without camping out, consider establishing and maintaining a micro ecosystem in your classroom or home. There are numerous articles and kits for gathering specimens or observing a “slice of nature” in the field. But, few, if any, address the establishment of a portable micro ecosystem. ...

If you are looking for an herbal supplement that can offer a wide variety of benefits in a single herb, you can’t go wrong with maca powder. It comes from a Peruvian herb called maca, which has long been revered by the natives for its many benefits. Reputed benefits of the herb include everything from fatigue-fighting to aphrodisiac properties and ...

Holiday traditions make life worth living! We anxiously await that special day when we can celebrate with our loved ones. These traditions help to create a bond with one another. Each holiday has a special nostalgia that tugs at our hearts. We think of our stomachs and delectable food on Thanksgiving Day. Memories of fancy costumes and treats come to ...

What is real health and how do we get there? Getting down to your target weight, exercising every day, eating a balanced diet – is that health? Here are 7 Super Health tips that I’ve gained from my health journey. Super Health Tip # 1 – Become Your Own Doctor – Get a 2nd Opinion – Your Own. Three critical ...