When the poison is the cure

Article Abstract:

Homoeopathy is based on the 'law of similars,' with a medication producing a symptom or side effect in a healthy person being used to cure that symptom in somebody who is already suffering from it. Homoeopaths also believe that repeatedly diluting and shaking a remedy makes it more effective. Homoeopathy is not entirely risk-free, and symptoms may worsen in around one-quarter of patients. Homoeopaths generally treat mild to moderately severe chronic conditions such as asthma and eczema.

Therapeutics, Homeopathy

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Hidden truths behind healing hands

Article Abstract:

The debate about complementary medicine in the UK has become increasingly unbalanced and misleading. In most cases, media coverage of complementary medicine is based only on anecdotal evidence, ignoring the strong trend in mainstream medicine towards the use of randomized controlled trials to produce conclusive evidence about a particular therapy's effectiveness. It is not necessarily wrong to promote complementary medicine, but this should not be done on the basis of anecdote.

Analysis, Alternative medicine

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Aaaah, there's the rub

Article Abstract:

There are a number of different types of massage therapy, an ancient form of medical intervention. Classic massage therapy, which uses a range of manual techniques to treat tendons, muscles, subcutaneous tissue and ligaments, is effective in relaxing both the mind and the body, and may also have a number of other effects, including increasing levels of endorphin, the natural painkiller of the body. There are very few risks if massage is undertaken correctly.

Health aspects, Massage

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