Alternative health medicine is used by millions of people and, according to one recent estimate, is a $34 billion industry. Yet it does not receive as much mainstream press attention. That is why we are now launching a monthly, alternative health series to help New Yorkers make sense of the many programs and services offered all across the city.As we begin, we offer this primer on some of the    .. more …

Is there any way to accurately compare alternative health medicine to standard medicine? This is a question that many people have on their minds. After all, if you are sick you may want to look into both ways of doing things. The only problem with this is that you need to know the pros and cons of both alternative health medicine and standard medicine. Compiling this information on your own can be    .. more …

Complimentary or alternative medicine is a system of medicine that seeks to cure ailments, diseases or debilitating conditions in a manner which is not recognized by traditional western medical institutions. It is a catch-all term for a plethora of separate and distinct entities and ideologies. Some examples of which are acupuncture, chiropractic treatments, homeopathy, herbalism and many more.    .. more …

We often find ourselves wanting and needing to change our diet either because this is due to health issues, medical advice, or if we are simply looking for a way to generally look and feel much healthier. One of the best ways in which we can do this is through the intake of important vitamins and minerals which we need every day in order to keep our body’s fighting fight and healthy. Natural    .. more …