A placebo is often defined as an inactive substance made to appear like a medication or a sham procedure or device imitating a known treatment.

Sep 13, 2007 - BJ Appelgren

Aspiring home owners do not need an architect to design their house, but it helps to have a sound understanding of the elements of house before embarking on a design.

Feb 25, 2009 - Andree Iffrig

What is the difference between an alternative religion or path and one that is not alternative?

Jun 13, 2006 - Jolinda Cary

Spa treatments, including massage, yoga classes, and aromatherapy, have been shown to reduce pain in patients with cancer, arthritis and other ailments.

Dec 9, 2008 - Elaine Moore

As more and more people turn towards natural remedies instead of conventional medicine, even pet owners are beginning to look at holistic treatments for their animals.

Jan 2, 2010 - Martine Daniel

MRSA and mutant strains have doctors worried about the latest drug-resistant superbugs. But unlike drugs, essential oils remain effective against viruses and bacteria.

Apr 11, 2008 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

To doctors, Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by debilitating pain, fatigue, and mental cloudiness (known as Fibrofog).

May 12, 2009 - Tami Brady

The blending of conventional and alternative strategies in the treatment of acne leads to a more effective management of this common condition.

Jun 1, 2009 - James Pendleton

With circulatory disorders at epidemic proportions, could ginkgo extract be taken instead of ASPIRIN® brand acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)?

Jan 12, 2010 - Rachel Shirley

With trade surpluses in 2,935 U.S. exports to Brazil in 2009, America is a primary beneficiary as Brazil's developing economy speeds ahead in 2010.

Apr 15, 2010 - Daniel Workman

Red yeast rice contains a natural cholesterol-lowering agent that works similarly to the statins. Learn more about its origins, uses and side effects.

Jul 23, 2010 - Katrin Holt

Alternative treatments can reduce the spread of HIV from mothers to their babies in poor areas, yet ethical debate arises over cost of drugs.

Oct 14, 2010 - Brenda Lane

Treating head lice can be tedious and messy. An oral medication with few side effects shows promise for tough cases.

May 22, 2010 - Patricia Lawler Kenet

Whether for a special occasion, such as a wedding anniversary or birthday or simply just because, an eternity ring makes the perfect custom jewellery gift.

Dec 8, 2010 - Frank Smith

Reflexology is a form of energy medicine used to correct energy imbalances and blockages that contribute to chronic disease.

Dec 5, 2006 - Elaine Moore

In acupuncture, one facet of TCM, delicate needles are used on key meridian points to improve the flow of energy (chi or qi) through the body and alleviate symptoms.

Dec 30, 2007 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Massage, chiropractic adjustments, exercise and herbal remedies can help with pain management.

Sep 7, 2009 - Tanya Martinenko

Saleem, born at the moment India became a nation, represents India through the metaphor of the body politic and Ayurvedic medicine in Rushdie's Midnight's Children.

Jan 5, 2010 - Rebekah Richards