Alternative Medicine: Holistic Healing & Natural Home Remedies Written by Vivian Manning-Schaffel

Alternative Medicine: Holistic Healing & Natural Home Remedies

What are the benefits of integrating holistic practices like acupuncture, herbal therapy, and mindfulness into a traditional wellness routine for long-term health?

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7 Unexpected Health Habits That Come From Chinese Medicine

Published Aug,06 2018 | By Vivian Manning-Schaffel

People have been flocking to traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years— here are 10 unexpected health habits that come from Chinese medicine.

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8 Traditional Chinese Medicine Practices That Seem Strange But Work

Published Jun,29 2018 | By Vivian Manning-Schaffel

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.

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7 Ayurvedic Practices That Seem Strange but Really Work

Published Jun,04 2018 | By Vivian Manning-Schaffel

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.

7 Health Benefits of Cold Weather

Published Dec,20 2017 | By Vivian Manning-Schaffel

Now that the thermostat is dropping and sweater weather has arrived (or is at least well on its way in many geographical areas), let’s try to look on the bright side. Cold weather, believe it or not, has quite a number of positives in the form of health benefits.