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Alternative therapies refer to treatments which stand in opposition to mainstream medicine; however, most complementary medicines have not undergone rigorous clinical testing. Complementary health approaches such as acupuncture, tai chi, yoga, massage therapy, herbal medicine and Reiki may also be utilized alongside medical treatment. Ayurveda Ayurveda is an ancient holistic healing system, with roots dating […]

Coumadin (Coumadin, Jantoven) is an anticoagulant medication which works to prevent dangerous blood clots from forming and reduce risk for stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. To do this effectively it requires regular “INR” blood tests as well as restrictions on what patients can eat and drinks. Pradaxa (dabigatran) and Eliquis (apixaban) […]

Traditional Western or allopathic veterinary treatments for pets generally focus on diagnosing illnesses and using medication or surgery to address their symptoms, while alternative therapies offer more holistic approaches to health issues for your animal companion. These therapies include acupuncture, herbal medicine, shockwave therapy and other methods that may help your pet feel better from […]

Natural remedies and alternative therapies may help improve your health; however, you must exercise caution when using such therapies; please seek medical advice first before trying them on yourself. Alternative medicine encompasses nutrition, physiological, and physical techniques as well as psychological approaches such as hypnotherapy or meditation. Ayurveda is an ancient healing tradition which promotes […]

Many dementia patients benefit from receiving multiple therapies simultaneously. These may include cognitive behavioural therapy and other forms of psychotherapy, bright light therapy, music therapy, reminiscence therapy and aromatherapy. As special care units strive to meet dementia patients’ changing needs, more are offering singing groups, animal therapy, art therapy and other unconventional treatments that can […]