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This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase something, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. Oriental medicine is not the only type of medicine that seeks natural remedies other than chemicals. In fact, plant-based health practices have a long tradition in Western medicine, as evidenced by the beautifully illustrated books in the British Library’s collection. Cotton MS Vitellius C III is a 1,000-year-old illustrated manual of plant pharmacology, now digitized for online viewing. This beautifully illustrated 11th-century book contains natural, plant-based remedies for everything from body odor (stewing artichokes in…
Reiki is based on Eastern beliefs about energy supporting the body’s innate healing and natural ability to heal. “Simply put, Reiki is energy, and the body recognises this energy and uses it for therapeutic effects,” says Lu Wong, a licensed acupuncturist. During a Reiki session, the treatment room is furnished with dim lighting, soft music and bed linen on the table to create a calming atmosphere. “I explain to the patient what Reiki is, the different hand positions and how long to hold each hand position on the body. [usually three to five minutes]and what they might be experiencing,” says…
IEarly in my career as an oncologist, I learned to truly remember the patients I couldn’t save — most notably those with essentially curable cancers who refused appropriate treatment. One of those patients was Ruth. She was only 30 years old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, as I learned later from her medical history. The cancer was localized to her left breast and contained within a relatively small tumor. There was no sign of it spreading to other parts of the body. With the right treatment, Ruth had about a 75 percent chance of staying free of breast…
Fresh flowers will brighten up your bookshelf, desk, and even your hair (Snapchat still has a flower crown filter). However, flower essences extracted from the plants themselves contain serious mood-uplifting powers, along with healing and beauty benefits. “Flower essence therapy is all about vibration,” says Sandra Citron, founder of Strong Eye Astrology. “It is based on the idea that human thoughts, emotions, and experiences are part of the same cosmic laws that create all things, including the planets above and the flowers below.” “Look at your Sun sign and look for flower essences that can help you expand your innate…
Fresh blooms can brighten up a bookshelf, a desk, or even your hair (yes, Snapchat still has flower crown filters), but flower essences extracted from the plants themselves have powerful mood-boosting powers, in addition to their healing and beauty benefits. “Flower essence therapy is all about vibration,” says Sandra Citron, founder of Strong Eye Astrology, “and is based on the idea that human thoughts, emotions and experiences are part of the same universal laws that give rise to all things, including the planets above and the flowers below.” “Look at your sun sign and discover the flower essence that will…
We need your opinion! Today we’re featuring our latest Business of the Month. Help you choose your next business. What are your favorite independent stores in Greenwich Village, East Village, and Noho? Click here to nominate your favorite. Want to help support small businesses? Share this post with your friends. Far from the wild meadows and forest ferns of the countryside, this metropolis is home to medicines based on ancient botanical knowledge, and cute storefronts to boot. To buy organic herbs, roots, flowers, and seeds in bulk, look no further than August’s Business of the Month, Flower Power, located at…
The theory and practice of acupuncture originated in China, where it was first mentioned and recorded in writing several hundred years before Christ. Around 6000 BCE, sharpened stones or long, sharp bones were used instead of needles for acupuncture, and these instruments may have also been used for minor surgical procedures such as opening abscesses. Acupuncture and ancient medical illustration showing pressure points on the human body – Image credit: Pixeljoy / Shutterstock Documented acupuncture procedure records A document sealed in the Mawangdai Tomb in China in 198 BC makes no mention of acupuncture procedures, but does mention the meridian…
Denver (CBS4) – The death of Sean Flanagan caused quite a stir in 2003. He had been suffering from cancer and had been treated by a man who claimed to be a naturopathic doctor practicing in Wheat Ridge. Sean Flanagan (Credit: CBS) Sean’s father, David Flanagan, spoke to CBS4’s Rick Salinger about the disappointment three years later. David Flanagan (Credit: CBS) “Someone like Brian O’Connell claims to be a doctor, he uses the word doctor, he has doctor written on his scrubs and he wears a stethoscope like he’s someone important,” he said. Flanagan died of cancer, but Brian O’Connell’s…
A new study has found that manual acupuncture can reduce the intensity and duration of period pain by up to 50 percent.Share on PinterestA new study suggests that acupuncture can significantly reduce period pain.Period pain, or dysmenorrhea, is a condition that affects up to 95% of menstruating women. report Published in the journal Latest Updates on Human Reproduction.Dysmenorrhea is classified into two types: primary, where there is no known health condition causing painful period pain, and secondary, where the pain occurs as a result of a diagnosed condition such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids.A new study led by Australian researchers…
Be careful before adopting natural remedies instead of medications. Dealing with prostate disease is never easy. Established treatments are not always particularly effective, and you may want to try other, more natural methods of fighting prostate cancer, such as herbs or supplements. However, use with caution and always consult your doctor before taking any new type of medication. An estimated one-third of American men with prostate cancer use at least one form of complementary health therapy, such as herbs or supplements. Some research suggests that herbs and supplements may help treat and support prostate cancer. However, the main concern is…