In 2007, the National Health Interview Survey concluded that approximately 38 percent of adults used alternative, or holistic, healing practices. Among these are such popular choices as acupuncture, yoga and Tai chi. Treatment systems like chiropractic, herbal medicine, homeopathy, naturopathy and spiritual devotions also fall under the umbrella of holistic ... Continue Reading
Scientist shows link between diet and onset of mental illness
ScienceDaily (Dec. 13, 2010) — Changes in diet have been linked to a reduction of abnormal behaviors in mentally ill people or animals, but a Purdue University study shows that diet might also trigger the onset of mental illness in the first place. Joseph Garner, an associate professor of animal sciences, fed mice a diet high in sugar and tryptophan that was expected to reduce ... Continue Reading
Doctor says focus on health, not illness
Posted: Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010 It's not often you hear a doctor call for revolution. But that's the word Dr. Russell Greenfield used when talking to doctors and alternative medicine practitioners who meet monthly to build relationships. Greenfield's goal is to push health professionals to focus more on health than disease. Estimates are that 70 percent of chronic disease could ... Continue Reading