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Alternative Medicine and Natural Health Article Resource Center
Alternative Medicine and Natural Health Article Resource Center
General Holistic Health Interviews & Articles
| | Considering a Nutrition Degree? |
Lynn Keller, a holistic nutritionist, offers nutrition degree and career advice to future nutritionists.
Nutrition program graduates make it their goal to give people the tools to make healthy choices about what they eat and the ability to understand the consequences of unhealthy diets. With more Americans turning to alternative medicine to address their health concerns, the nutrition field promises a future of extensive professional opportunities and personal rewards. [more...]
| | Careers in Natural Healing |
Natural healing, often referred to as "alternative" "complementary" or "integrative" medicine covers a broad range of healing philosophies, approaches and therapies. It refers to treatments and healthcare practices not taught widely in medical schools or not generally used in hospitals. As these healing methods continue to become integrated with mainstream healthcare, the outlook for careers in the natural healing field remains strong. [more...]
| | Alternative Medicine's Wellness Boom |
Noninvasive in nature, focused on prevention and gaining ground among traditional health care providers, alternative medicine has found significant popularity among the masses.
Adults aged 30 to 55, particularly the baby boomer generation, are having the greatest influence on the expansion of the industry. They are looking to alternative medicine to help alleviate some of the problems and expenses associated with traditional health care. They are exploring natural supplements and treatments that may be more effective and affordable than conventional approaches. [more...]
Alternative Medicine Specialty Articles
Massage Therapy:
| | Five Reasons Why Massage Therapy Careers Are Growing in Numbers |
To relieve stress and treat muscle pain—those are the standard reasons many Americans first started making appointments with massage therapists. Today that list of reasons has expanded, thanks in a large part to the voices of physicians and the participation of insurance companies and hospitals in supporting the health and long-term wellness benefits of massage therapy. [more...]
| | The Healing Powers of Massage Therapy |
Massage—the practice of rubbing or manipulating the body's soft tissue—has been in use for thousands of years. The power of human touch to relax the body has never been in dispute, but Western medical science is only now starting to find many other health benefits of massage therapy. Here's a sample of recent discoveries that confirm the value of massage therapy in healing.[more...]
| | Career Tips from Seasoned Massage Therapists |
Offering an impressive list of specializations and a national certification, massage therapy has earned its place as a highly reputable form of natural healing. Statistics show that the massage industry is continuing to grow at staggering rates and it is anticipated that through 2012, massage therapists are likely to see a 20% to 35% increase in job opportunities.
With substantial massage therapy career choices and the opportunity to work in public or private practice, aspiring massage therapists face a bright future. Four industry professionals offer advice and massage therapy career tips to those considering this field. [more...]
Chiropractic:
| | Interview with a Chiropractic Professor |
Dr. Donald Christy, a practicing chiropractor and professor at Logan College of Chiropractic, explains how your body holds the key to recovery when you suffer an illness or injury. He believes that, when managed properly, it has the power to prevent an illness before it starts. By supporting and improving these natural functions, chiropractic, the largest and most regulated of the complementary and alternative medicine professions, offers an answer to lifelong health and wellness. [more...]
Personal Training:
| | The Relativity of Personal Training and Physical Therapy |
Physical therapists and personal trainers dedicate themselves to supporting the physical health of individuals. Starting with an analysis of a client's physical condition, they devise a plan to help a person reach specific wellness goals. Where do these two professions diverge, and why might someone enlist the service of one over the other? [more...]
| | Everything You Need to Know |
Combining a love for exercise with a passion for teaching and motivating others, personal training professionals make a career out of changing lives for the better.
Trainers do what we all expect—help clients get fit. More than that, though, personal trainers partner with clients to develop long-term fitness goals that improve lifelong wellness. [more...]
| | Survival of the Fittest |
When you think of a personal trainer, you might imagine a tan, beefy man in a muscle-shirt barking orders at a sweaty victim on a treadmill. Or maybe you picture a wide-shouldered woman in spandex, dragging her clients from one weight machine to the next. These stereotypes may have been true in the past, but a new crop of personal fitness trainers is bringing a more holistic, wellness approach to the industry.[more...]
Acupuncture:
| | Top 10 Tips for Choosing an Acupuncture College |
Most people choose an acupuncture career for the fulfillment of helping others experience health benefits through alternative medicine. But, before you can help others, you need to find acupuncture training and gain the skills and knowledge that are necessary to treat others in an acupuncture discipline. Here are some helpful tips that can help you find the acupuncture school that is right for you. [more...]
Chinese Medicine:
| | Discover Chinese Medicine Health Benefits |
In pursuing Chinese medicine for weight loss, patients have evoked debate and research into the different practices that promise weight loss results. Among these practices, acupuncture, herbology and dietary therapy have gained new attention for their ability to aid in weight loss while still producing their originally intended natural health benefits. [more...]
Seasonal Alternative Medicine Articles
| | Nutrition Tips for the Holidays |
The holidays are synonymous with an abundance of rich foods and overindulgence. How can you stick to a holiday nutrition plan that includes some of the great tastes of the season while still maintaining your health as a top priority? learn how to cater your cravings for something a little more healthy as dietary experts offer holiday nutrition advice. [more...]
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