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Vitamin A Deficiencies

Nyctalopia, or night blindness, is the initial indication of inadequate vitamin A. With continued vitamin insufficiency, xerophthalmia and keratomalacia occur with perforation and ultimately cause blindness. This is especially common in the children of... Read >

Herbs for Indigestion and Heartburn

Heartburn, pain in the lower chest, flatulence, and nausea are extremely common, and few sufferers ever seek professional help, preferring instead to try an assortment of antacid remedies to solve the problem. Unfortunately, trying to reduce the normal ac... Read >

Aloe

A member of the Lily family, Aloe vera, also known as the burn plant, and whose name in Sanskrit, kumari, means goddess. Indigenous to East and South Africa, the succulent aloe is grown in the West Indies, tropical areas, some Mediterranean countries a... Read >

Amino Acids

A group of organic compounds considered the building blocks of proteins. Of the nearly 80 amino acids found in nature, about 20 are required for human growth and metabolism. Essential amino acids are those provided by foods; nonessential amino acids ar... Read >

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy is a way of improving the environment in which the brain and nervous system live and work. It is an effective enabling activity for facilitating functional activities. Therapists use it to decrease pain and spasticity, increase range... Read >

Biofeedback

Biofeedback, classified by NCCAM as a mind-body method, is one of the most widely accepted modalities of the complementary family of interventions. It is a nonpharmacological and noninvasive approach to assist clients in altering physiological responses. ... Read >