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Hydrotherapy, herbs and the path to health and wellness

RENEWAL is an acronym which stands for Rest, Environment, Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Aids and Limits which are the principles needed to gain Health and Wellness. These precepts keep you healthy and can reverse symptoms of illness. This a [...]

Posted On : Dec, 20 2011 | Comments : 0

Health alert: Circulation of counterfeit anti-malarial medic...

The Food and Drugs Board (FDB) is warning the general public about the circulation of some counterfeit anti-malarial medicines in the Ashanti Region. According to a statement issued by the FDB's Chief Executive, Dr. Stephen K. Opuni, [...]

Posted On : Oct, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

Herbal medicine is key component of effective health deliver...

Tema, Oct. 5, GNA – Mr Emmanuel Appiah Dankyira, Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Health, has stated Government’s determination to support traditional herbal medicine practitioners to take the production of herba [...]

Posted On : Oct, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

Most reflexology, health centres toe the line

A recent Miri City Council (MCC) inspection of over 80 reflexology and health centres here found most of them to be following the rules and regulations stipulated in their licences. Miri Mayor Lawrence Lai, who joined the seven-day operat [...]

Posted On : Oct, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

Health Ministry at the verge of institutionalising herbal me...

Mr Joseph Yieleh Chireh, Minister of Health on Thursday said that the Ministry was at the verge of implementing the planned official institutionalisation of traditional and complementary medicine practices into the national healthcare del [...]

Posted On : Jun, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

Health Minister Promotes Use of Alternative Medicines

Denpasar. The health minister on Wednesday said hospitals should provide facilities for traditional healing practices to complement modern medical services. At the Bali International Spa & Wellness Expo, Minister Endang Rahayu Sedyan [...]

Posted On : Mar, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

Herbal Medicine: Oldest form of healthcare

Herbs had been used by all cultures throughout history. The plants provided food, clothing, shelter, and medicine. Much of the medicinal use of plants seems to have been developed through observations of wild animals, and by trial and er [...]

Posted On : Feb, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

Latest health research: Dandelion juice may soothe eczema, a...

Could dandelion juice, used in herbal medicine for more than 1,000 years, help to ease eczema? Researchers point to anecdotal reports over the years that the juice has benefits in the treatment of dyshidrotic eczema — a form of the [...]

Posted On : Dec, 07 2010 | Comments : 0

Fat Burner No. 1 herbal drug risky: Health Canada

An unauthorized Chinese herbal weight-loss medicine sold at select stores in Victoria and Calgary may pose serious health risks, Health Canada warns. Ying Tai TCM Supplying Ltd. is voluntarily recalling the product Fat Burner No. 1 label [...]

Posted On : Dec, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Is Homeopathy an Environmental and Health Hazard?

Most reputable scientists agree that homeopathy is pseudoscience and that it doesn’t work. But let us for a moment consider what the consequences would be if homeopathy did work. One major concern would have to be its’ potent [...]

Posted On : Nov, 05 2010 | Comments : 0

Natural Herbal Medicines for Health and Beauty

Herbalex Canada, herbal medicine store located in Surrey BC, offers a wide range of natural and herbal products and supplies the same across BC. It is now offering effective medicines for general health and beauty as well. After rec [...]

Posted On : Sep, 19 2010 | Comments : 0

The Healing Hands School of Holistic Health

With a plethora of options now available in natural healing, a new awareness has developed around massage. Its status as a mere luxury or indulgence formerly relegated to the world of spas and retreats, is getting a real makeover. F [...]

Posted On : May, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

Herbal remedies, heart medicines don't mix, but alternative ...

If you’ve seen the new Lovaza ads proclaiming, “the only medication made from omega-3 fish oil,” maybe you asked yourself, why not just take fish oil supplements? Nabila Ahmed-Sarwar, the clinical pharmacy coordinator a [...]

Posted On : Feb, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

Herbal medicines could prove harmful for health

Contrary to popular opinion that herbal medicine is natural or safe, it can be potentially hazardous for health if taken in larger amounts, injected or combined with prescription drugs, warns a leading medical expert. Forensic pathol [...]