Integrative Medicine Articles
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Seasonal Affective Disorder and Supplement Use
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons, typically starting in the late fall and early winter and going away during the spring and summer. To be
Mind and Body Approaches for Pain
A review of evidence from clinical trials shows that a variety of complementary health approaches—including acupuncture, yoga, tai chi, massage therapy, and relaxation techniques—hold promise for helping to manage pain. The review, conducted by the
Sleep Problems and Complementary Approaches
Mind and Body Practices There is evidence that relaxation techniques can be effective in treating chronic insomnia.In a preliminary study, mindfulness-based stress reduction, a type of meditation, was as effective as a prescription drug in a small group of people
Activities to Ease Depression
If you’ve seen a doctor or therapist about your depression there has probably come a point when he or she mentions getting active — something along the lines of, “How much exercise are you getting?”
What’s the Difference Between Complementary and Alternative Medicine?
So many terms are used to describe non-traditional medicine, but what do they all mean? There is scientific evidence to support traditional “Western” therapies, but what about the so-called “alternative” medicines? Nearly 40 percent
Yoga effective at reducing symptoms of depression
People who suffer from depression may want to look to yoga as a complement to traditional therapies as the practice appears to lessen symptoms of the disorder, according to studies presented at the 125th Annual
Long Waiting Times is Biggest Health Care Concern for British Columbians
Vancouver, BC – Research conducted by Insights West for CTV Vancouver analyzed the views of British Columbians on the health care system, the opinions of Metro Vancouver residents on issues related to transportation, and the
Innovative health care is integrated health care
The number of B.C. residents aged 65 and over is expected to grow by 20 per cent in the next five years. Despite our best efforts at staying active and eating well, someday we will all arrive
5 Alternative Therapies for Weight Loss
Low-cal, low-fat, low-carb — you name it, you’ve tried it. You’ve exhausted every option from Weight Watchers to Atkins, and you still can’t get the scale to work with you for the long-term. For some people, this