Holistic Dentistry: Alternative Approaches to Oral Health
Evidence-based review of holistic dentistry: mercury amalgam safety, biocompatible materials, ozone therapy, oil pulling, and unproven claims.
Alternative Medicine
Herbal Medicine vs. Pharmaceutical Drugs: Pros and Cons
Compare herbal medicine and pharmaceutical drugs: strengths, weaknesses, evidence, safety, interactions, and when to use each. Evidence-based guide.
Bach Flower Remedies: What Are They and Do They Work?
Evidence-based review of Bach flower remedies for anxiety, stress, and emotional balance. Systematic reviews show no benefit beyond placebo. Safety and comparison.
Probiotics and Gut Health: The Alternative Medicine Approach
Evidence for probiotics in IBS, depression, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and gut-brain axis. Strain-specific effects, safety, and how to choose
Reflexology: Does Foot Massage Actually Heal Organs?
Reflexology: evidence for pain, anxiety, and quality of life — but no evidence for treating organic disease or diagnosis. Safety and comparisons.
Colloidal Silver: Alternative Remedy or Dangerous Myth?
Colloidal silver: no proven benefits, serious risks (argyria, organ damage, seizures). Evidence review, safety, and why to avoid internal use.
Aromatherapy: Can Scents Really Affect Your Health?
Evidence for aromatherapy: anxiety, pain, nausea, sleep. Mechanisms, safety (pet toxicity, ingestion risks), and comparison with conventional care.
Intermittent Fasting as Alternative Therapy for Chronic Disease
Evidence-based review of intermittent fasting for obesity, type 2 diabetes, CVD, NAFLD, neurodegeneration, and cancer. Safety, protocols, and who should avoid IF.
Medicinal Mushrooms: Lion’s Mane, Reishi and Chaga Explained
Evidence for lion’s mane (cognition), reishi (immune, cancer QoL), and chaga (antioxidants). Safety: bleeding risk, liver toxicity, kidney damage.
Chiropractic Care: What Works and What Doesn’t
Evidence for chiropractic: strong for low back pain, weak for migraines, no evidence for asthma or colic. Risks include rare stroke from neck manipulatio
Naturopathy vs. Conventional Medicine: Key Differences
Naturopathy vs. conventional medicine: core principles, evidence, regulation, and safety. Learn how to integrate both safely for chronic disease prevention.
Ashwagandha: Benefits for Stress, Sleep and Hormones
Evidence-based review of ashwagandha for stress, anxiety, sleep, testosterone, and thyroid. Safety, dosage, and medication interactions
Reiki Healing: Spiritual Practice or Medical Treatment?
Reiki (pronounced “ray-key”) is a form of energy medicine that originated in Japan in the early 20th century. The word Reiki comes from two Japanese words: “rei” (universal) and “ki” (life energy). Practitioners place their hands lightly on or just above a person’s body with the intention of channeling energy to support the recipient’s own … Read more
Adaptogens: Ancient Herbs for Modern Stress
Ashwagandha, rhodiola, holy basil, and more. Evidence for stress reduction, anxiety, and fatigue. Safety, interactions, and how to use adaptogens.
What Is Functional Medicine and How Is It Different?
Functional medicine vs. conventional medicine: root causes, evidence, criticisms (unvalidated tests, costs), and how to choose safely.
