People diagnosed with cancer have a multitude of treatment options, many of which are standard therapies that have been well-studied to improve their chances of surviving their disease or avoiding ...

Traditional medical and therapeutic methods have improved over the years, but often they do not completely lessen or ...

Reflexology therapy may improve pain, fatigue, and quality of life in people with MS. Massage therapy may prevent or relieve pain, spasticity, circulation issues, and pressure sores; it may also be ...

One day, a one-time Marine and former police officer with bladder cancer limped into the office of Kay Garcia, DrPH. His pain was off the charts. His legs were so sore and swollen that he couldn’t ...

Integrative medicine combines conventional and alternative, or complementary medicine, and is often framed as focusing on emotional and even spiritual aspects of health, as well as on physical ...

There is an important difference between a complementary therapy and an alternative therapy. Complementary therapies are used alongside conventional medical treatments prescribed by your doctor. They ...