The last thing you want to tell someone suffering from low back pain is that the pain is all in their head. But, according to new research reported by Health Day News, your mind ... Read More
Alternative Medicine
How To Use Raw Honey As Medicine
Honey has a long medicinal history dating back to the wound-dressing of ancient Egyptians. Today, many people swarm to honey for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. ... Read More
11 Natural Remedies For Anxiety
Want to reduce your daily anxiety, naturally? We already know that green tea can reduce anxiety, but here are some other remedies that are less known but also effective. ... Read More
7 Ways Yoga Can Boost Your Health & Sex Life
In celebration of the beautiful Black female body, I thought it perfectly fitting to give a special healthy salute to yoga and all the ways it benefits our body, mind and even our ... Read More
The Sweet Smell of Sleep
Looking for ways to get high quality sleep? Try the calming aroma of lavender and/or chamomile. Some research has shown that these scents (or a combination thereof) may help reduce ... Read More
Acupuncture: Does It Really Work?
Alternative medicine options are becoming more and more popular. The Chinese have always been very comfortable with this choice of treatment, as they heavily practice acupuncture. ... Read More
Walk & Talk: The Power Of Walking As Therapy
The stigma of expressing personal concerns in a sterile environment may not seem like a walk in the park to clients seeking a medium to discuss their most private and personal ... Read More
You Don’t Have To Be Flexible To Do Yoga (Gasp!): Advice For Newbies From Anasa Yoga Co-Founders
When you take your first class at Anasa Yoga, it becomes pretty clear that there’s much more to this yoga studio than learning downward dog and dragonfly, among other ... Read More
Is Yoga Or Pilates Better For You?
For the longest time, yoga was all the rage until Pilates came along and stole the show. A favorite of health nuts around the world – famous and not, yoga and Pilates both have ... Read More
Cupping Therapy: Should You Try It?
Cupping is the term applied to a technique that uses small glass cups or bamboo jars as suction devices that are placed on the skin. There are several ways that a practitioner can ... Read More
Q&A: What Are Alternatives To Taking Aspirin For A Headache?
Q: I don't like taking medication - what can I take for a headache instead? - C. P. Sign Up for the Black Doctor Newsletter! A: The most common types of headaches are ... Read More
Herbal Supplements: Where Are The Herbs?
Herbal supplements. We’ve all heard of them, as well as all of the buzz around their ability to effect our health without the use of drugs. They have been said to be able to do ... Read More
Bobbi Kristina’s Family Believes In The Healing Power Of Music
Singer Bobby Brown's 56th birthday has been a mix of emotions. With his daughter fighting for her life, several media outlets are reporting that family members are gathering to say ... Read More
Whiten Teeth All Day Long: The Non-Toxic Way
You've probably tried it all from whitening strips, pens and dentist visits, but what you may not realize is that just a few small changes to your daily routine can make a world of ... Read More