8 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practices That Seem Strange But Work

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on traditions that have been around for thousands of years. Some TCM practices can seem weird — but they work. Check out these seven.

Dead Sea Salt Vs. Epsom Salt

Epsom and Dead Sea salts are widely known for their healing properties. These salts differ in their source, mineral composition, and to some extent, their purported and actual health benefits.

How Do Epsom Salts Reduce Swelling?

Epsom salt is bath salt widely used in therapeutic soaks and baths. Among its many claimed benefits, soaking in Epsom salt is touted as a way to decrease tissue swelling. However, there's little, if any proof these soaks actually work.

Nettle Tea Benefits and Warnings

In one of those strange-but-true twists of nature, it turns out that the plant that can cause you so much harm could be the very solution to treating your problems.

How to Use Epsom Salt to Relieve Hemorrhoids

Home treatment of hemorrhoids involves keeping stools soft and easy to pass, avoiding straining during bowel movements, and managing pain and discomfort. Soaking in Epsom salt, a magnesium sulfate compound, may be a helpful way to relieve the discomfort associated with hemorrhoids.

7 Ayurvedic Practices That Seem Strange but Really Work

Ayurveda isn’t just a buzzword or a trend — it’s a 5,000-year-old health system. Sanskrit for “life knowledge,” Ayurveda is a complex system of lifestyle therapies.

Meghan Markle, Clint Eastwood and 11 Other Celebrities Who Love to Meditate

Read on to find out which on-screen cowboy, royal family member and CEO can't stop singing the praises of meditation.

The Acupressure Point for the Lungs

Acupressure is a healing technique similar to acupuncture but applied with fingers and thumbs. There are eleven points along the lung meridian, all located on the arms and hands.

Cures for Vomiting Caused By Hangovers

If you overindulged a little too much last night, you might be spending a lot of time int he bathroom this morning. Make yourself feel better by hydrating, eating light carbohydrates and practicing deep breathing.

5 Weird Ways Your Mental and Physical Illnesses Are Connected

Sometimes mental disorders predicted physical diseases. And in other cases, physical illnesses appeared to be risk factors for mental illnesses down the line. What physical malady might you develop if you experienced depression as a teen? What about anxiety or addiction? Read on to find out!

6 Unexpected Changes That Will Make You Look and Feel Younger

These seven simple changes will make a huge impact on how you feel on a daily basis and your overall lifespan. Some of them may even shock you! Hint: You need to eat more. Read on for Dr. Tami's morning-to-night suggestions for feeling your best now -- at any age.

Turmeric vs. Milk Thistle

Turmeric and milk thistle are herbs, both of which have been used for over 2,000 years to treat a variety of health issues.