Médecins Sans Frontières, one of the world’s largest global relief agencies, employs more than 60,000 people worldwide, almost all locals. In an Insider investigation in conjunction with public radio show ‘Reveal’, found a separate medical system for staff members, with international workers enjoying better access to life-saving care than locals. The group says it has […]
Month: September 2021
Alternative Medicine Series “Open to all”
through Beth to September 27, 2021 Above: Hear alternative medicine providers talk about topics like acupuncture and herbal medicine. (cropped images from photos posted on Unsplash LR by Catherine Hanlon andConscious design) This fall, the Southborough Senior Center is hosting a series on alternative medicine. Despite the forum, Center nurse Leslie Chamberlin assures that the […]
Channels and Meridians in Alternative Medicine: The Research
We typically think of energy as something that powers light, heat, and electricity in our homes. But does energy, in some ways, power us? Throughout history, religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and systems of medicine like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have referred to life energy flowing through the body in currents or “channels.” Traditionally, the channels […]
5 houseplants that double as alternative medicine
Wouldn’t it be great if, when you have a headache, you could pick a Tylenol from a plant on your windowsill? Or even cancel your insomnia with the leaves of an unassuming shrub? Well, take heart: you can turn your home into a veritable forest of medicinal wonders, treating an array of life’s ailments. No, […]
Matt Kahl, veterans rights and alternative medicine advocate, has died
Click to enlarge Matt Kahl’s medical marijuana activism made him a regular presence on the State Capitol a decade ago. Matt Kahl’s Facebook Page Matt Kahl, a Colorado-based activist for military veterans as well as cannabis, psychedelic treatment and other forms of alternative healing, has died. Kahl died on Monday September 13; he was 44 […]
The Bahamian heritage of bush medicine
Martha Hanna-Smith is an educator who grew up on Acklins Island in the Bahamas, which is 92 square miles in size. As an artisan and educator, Hanna-Smith has been teaching local residents how to turn their crafts into entrepreneurship for over 40 years. She works with the natural materials of her native land, including straw, […]
Ayurveda is the most preferred alternative medicine for cancer – The New Indian Express
Express press service NEW DELHI: Ayurveda is the preferred complementary and alternative medicine for cancer patients in India, although a large proportion of them are not satisfied with these therapies, according to research conducted at the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Center (RGCIRC) . The study reveals wide usage of CAM among cancer patients […]
SoulBeing Joins Buoy Health Marketplace to Offer Alternative Medicine Services to Consumers
Portland, Maine, September 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SoulBeing today announced its membership Health buoyBuoy’s innovative healthcare marketplace to bring alternative medicine services to more than 2M users per month. Representing over 40 categories of therapists such as acupuncturists, chiropractors, physical therapists, registered dietitians and behavioral health professionals, SoulBeing offers a portfolio of evidence-based alternative medicine […]
Candace Owens refused medical treatment as Colorado lab cancels COVID test appointment
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Conservative author and commentator Candace Owens was denied medical attention in the form of a coronavirus test by a Colorado lab because of her political beliefs, Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson reported Thursday. Owens was sent a letter by Aspen Laboratories co-founder Suzanna Lee, informing her that […]