Alternative Medicine

What Is Energy Healing, Anyway? Experts Explain

06/03/2022

What Is Energy Healing, Anyway? Experts Explain

If you're clued in to the ever-changing world of wellness, you might have noticed energy healing steadily gaining popularity.

What to Know About Shilajit, the Ayurvedic Supplement That's All Over TikTok

04/06/2022

What to Know About Shilajit, the Ayurvedic Supplement That's All Over TikTok

If you spend any time on the holistic health side of TikTok, you might have started hearing about something called shilajit.

If You Get Tension Headaches, Focus on These Pressure Points to Help Ease the Pain

01/14/2022

If You Get Tension Headaches, Focus on These Pressure Points to Help Ease the Pain

Tension headaches are one of the most common types of headaches, with researchers estimating that up to two in three American adults experience them.

Do You Own a Crystal? If So, Here's the Best Way to Charge It

03/27/2021

Do You Own a Crystal? If So, Here's the Best Way to Charge It

If you're into alternative medicine, chances are you have a few crystals lying around your house.

The Best Essential Oils For Sleep, According to Experts

01/12/2021

The Best Essential Oils For Sleep, According to Experts

In any given year, one in four American adults experiences insomnia.

Cupping Isn't Just For Muscle Pain — It's Used For Gut and Digestive Health, Too

10/29/2020

Cupping Isn't Just For Muscle Pain — It's Used For Gut and Digestive Health, Too

During my first cupping consultation, the acupuncturist pulled out a set of small glass spheres and claimed that suctioning them to my skin over certain acupuncture points would help temper my lower-back pain and anxiety.

Netflix's (Un)Well Raises Questions About the Safety of Essential Oils — Here's What to Know

09/16/2020

Netflix's (Un)Well Raises Questions About the Safety of Essential Oils — Here's What to Know

Essential oils have become increasingly popular over the past few years as people use them to manage issues including stress, anxiety, headaches and muscle pain, and even the common cold.

Find Relief From Springtime Allergies With These Natural Remedies

03/02/2020

Find Relief From Springtime Allergies With These Natural Remedies

You wish you were psyched by this warmer Spring weather, but your itchy eyes and stuffy head make it impossible to enjoy.

How Chinese Herbs Can Help with Period Pain, According to an Herbalist

02/24/2020

How Chinese Herbs Can Help with Period Pain, According to an Herbalist

As far as alternative methods for alleviating painful periods go, traditional Chinese medicine is a popular one.

This $28 Oil Blend Helps Soothe My Migraine Pain, and It's So Small, I Can Fly With It

02/19/2020

This $28 Oil Blend Helps Soothe My Migraine Pain, and It's So Small, I Can Fly With It

I've gotten the occasional headache for as long as I can remember, but the first time I experienced a migraine was about a decade ago.

This 1 Thing Eased My Anxiety Almost Immediately, and I Never Would Have Guessed

02/11/2020

This 1 Thing Eased My Anxiety Almost Immediately, and I Never Would Have Guessed

I've been suffering from a mysterious illness that causes fatigue, dizziness, inflammation, and severe anxiety for several years.

Can Elderberry Boost Your Immune System? The Experts Explain

01/10/2020

Can Elderberry Boost Your Immune System? The Experts Explain

There's a bottle of elderberry syrup sitting in my refrigerator.