alternative health

Alternative health refers to those methods of healing that have not been given the status of recognized medical treatments. Many have been around far longer than any medical science techniques and follow the common philosophy that the human body is its own best healer. Those who are for alternative health maintain that we are all born healthy and whole and it is only because of abusive lifestyles or external events that we fall sick. Those who are against alternative health feel that holistic healers play on the emotions of vulnerable individuals and that any treatment works as a placebo.

To provide balance in the debate, remember that while alternative health is effective in providing relief from various ailments like aches and pains, allergies, breathing problems and more, medical treatment is necessary in cases of serious disorders and conditions.


Alternative health covers many popular therapies like yoga and aromatherapy and home remedies as well as more obscure ones such as ear candling and urine therapy. Bloggers who are interested in alternative health will find plenty to read about if they log on to Naturalnews.com where the health ranger, Mike Adams, produces a daily newsletter. If bloggers are interested in a particular alternative health therapy, there are specialized sites available.

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• First thoughts: Livin here in Allentown - msnbc.com

  
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• How to Heal Tendinitis

  
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• Cleansing Our Chakras

  
  SmartHealthForLife.com — Authority: 154
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• Herbal Remedies for Hot Flashes

  
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• Nullification at Work: Marijuana Law Advances in New Jersey

  
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• Modern Medicine Vs Alternative Health

  
  Health Resources — Authority: 149
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• One Of The Best Botox Alternatives To Help Reverse Skin Aging

  
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• Psychic 101: An Interesting Look At Pyrokinesis

  
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• Psychic 101: A Look into Pyrokinesis

  
  My Prosperous World — Authority: 154
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• Ms America Tells Us To Use Natural Skin Products And To Avoid Mainstream Skin Care Products.

  
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  If youve heard of Susan Jeske you would know that she was crowned Ms America in97. Since then she has spent over 20 years as a beauty consultant working for a major cosmetics company. But now she spends her time on speaking engagements warning us of the dangers of personal products such as cosmetics and skin care ...
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• Healthways, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to Provide … - Welt Online

  
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  Healthways, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to Provide … Welt Online Healthways also provides a national, fully accredited complementary and alternative Health Provider Network, offering convenient access to individuals who … and more » Source: Healthways, Blue Cross ...
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• Sports and Physical Therapy: Crank Up Rehabilitation From A Massage Chair

  
  SmartHealthForLife.com — Authority: 154
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• Massage Chair Reporter: The Prestigio OM-510 Massage Chair

  
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• The Wrist Joint

  
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• The Power of Vaporizers

  
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• Alternative Health Through Good Dental Care Habits

  
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• The Seven Chakra Points Of Energy

  
  SmartHealthForLife.com — Authority: 154
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• The Power Of Juicing Fruits And Vegetables

  
  Health Choices — Authority: 151
  An extraordinary solution to getting vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, is to juice fruit and vegetables. You may be wondering, what is juicing? Juicing is the process of extracting the liquid from fruits and vegetables without the fiber. You essentially get the health benefits, without the fiber, which helps to ...
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• Essential Secrets to Chakra Balance

  
  SmartHealthForLife.com — Authority: 154
  To gain an understanding of chakra balance you must first learn the general concept of chakras. Chakras are the energy centers of our bodies, they play an important role in allowing the bodies aura to breathe the ebbing flow in and out through the energy openings of our body. One of their main functions is to ...
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