Alternative Medicine articles
3 Alternative Therapies for Back Pain
By Tara McEachern on January 20, 2015“Ouch!” There it is again. Whether it’s at the base of your neck, between your shoulder blades, or nestled… Continue reading...
5 Things You Might Not Know About Acupuncture
By alive Editorial on June 17, 2014How much do you know about acupuncture? This key component of traditional Chinese medicine involves inserting long, thin needles into… Continue reading...
The Beat Goes On
By Pat Fream on May 29, 2014In an era when technology reigns supreme, it may be surprising to hear that on any given day, in… Continue reading...
Flower Power
By Harriet Cooper on May 29, 2014Beautiful to gaze upon and delightful to smell, flowers’ usefulness extends beyond gardens and vases. Historically used for their… Continue reading...
Energy Therapies
By Priyanka Gupta, ND on May 29, 2014Whether it’s called qi in traditional Chinese medicine or prana in Ayurvedic medicine, nearly all cultures have tried to… Continue reading...
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How the story ends
Actor and activist Adrian Grenier wants to change one of the most harrowing stories of our time: that by 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish.
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Deep blue dinner
Indigo is a go in 5 recipes that call on our favorite blue ingredients … including some you’ve probably never heard of. Dive in!
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Sea change
Feeling inspired by Adrian Grenier’s fight for our oceans? Here are the facts on what’s happening in the deep blue sea, and here’s how you can help turn this ship around.
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How to truly keep your skin hydrated
Should you be slamming more water? Washing your face more often? Spraying on facial mists? All your questions, answered.
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A shore thing
These seaweed recipes bring the ocean floor to the kitchen table … and we can’t get enough.
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It’s a trap!
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Anxiety, interrupted