Alternative Medicine

To the "Apple Cider Vinegar" Scammers: Leave My Chronic Illness Alone

Feb 14, 2025

To the "Apple Cider Vinegar" Scammers: Leave My Chronic Illness Alone

Don't worry — there's a cure for that!

The Best Teas For Anxiety, According to an Expert

Nov 18, 2024

The Best Teas For Anxiety, According to an Expert

Curling up with a hot cup of tea can do wonders.

Is Turmeric Good For You? All the Details on This Much-Hyped Spice

Oct 24, 2024

Is Turmeric Good For You? All the Details on This Much-Hyped Spice

There always seems to be a new wellness wunderkind ready to steal the spotlight.

6 Natural Remedies For Nausea, As Recommended by Doctors

Sep 19, 2024

6 Natural Remedies For Nausea, As Recommended by Doctors

When nausea strikes, it's hard to focus on anything other than treatment.

The Best Pressure Points to Relieve Your Tension Headache, According to Experts

Jul 11, 2024

The Best Pressure Points to Relieve Your Tension Headache, According to Experts

Tension headaches are relatively common, but that doesn't make them any less painful.

How to Make a "Medicine Ball," Starbucks's Slightly Controversial Tea Drink

Mar 28, 2024

How to Make a "Medicine Ball," Starbucks's Slightly Controversial Tea Drink

When you're searching for relief from the discomfort of a cold or the flu, you likely hit up the drugstore's cold and flu aisle.

What Is Energy Healing, Anyway? Experts Explain

Jun 3, 2022

What Is Energy Healing, Anyway? Experts Explain

If you're clued in to the ever-changing world of wellness, you might have noticed energy healing steadily gaining popularity.

What to Know About Shilajit, the Ayurvedic Supplement That's All Over TikTok

Apr 6, 2022

What to Know About Shilajit, the Ayurvedic Supplement That's All Over TikTok

If you spend any time on the holistic health side of TikTok, you might have started hearing about something called shilajit.

Do You Own a Crystal? If So, Here's the Best Way to Charge It

Mar 27, 2021

Do You Own a Crystal? If So, Here's the Best Way to Charge It

If you're into alternative medicine, chances are you have a few crystals lying around your house.

The Best Essential Oils For Sleep, According to Experts

Jan 12, 2021

The Best Essential Oils For Sleep, According to Experts

In any given year, one in four American adults experiences insomnia.

Cupping Isn't Just For Muscle Pain — It's Used For Gut and Digestive Health, Too

Oct 29, 2020

Cupping Isn't Just For Muscle Pain — It's Used For Gut and Digestive Health, Too

During my first cupping consultation, the acupuncturist pulled out a set of small glass spheres and claimed that suctioning them to my skin over certain acupuncture points would help temper my lower-back pain and anxiety.

Netflix's (Un)Well Raises Questions About the Safety of Essential Oils — Here's What to Know

Sep 16, 2020

Netflix's (Un)Well Raises Questions About the Safety of Essential Oils — Here's What to Know

Essential oils have become increasingly popular over the past few years as people use them to manage issues including stress, anxiety, headaches and muscle pain, and even the common cold.