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Once an optimal daily dosage has been determined (four to ten days in most allergic and collagen diseases), patients can switch to alternate day therapy; taking corticosteroid every other morning. This allows for physiological variation in HPAA function while simultaneously minimizing side effects. Corticoid Suppression Taken twice weekly rather than daily, taking steroids every other […]

Many people use complementary or alternative medicine as part of their MS management strategy, but it is wise to proceed with caution when exploring such therapies, since research is limited and some could potentially be harmful or interact negatively with medications already prescribed to them. Cranberry juice may help prevent urinary tract infections in MS […]

Alternative therapy refers to treatments that haven’t undergone the rigorous tests required of standard medical therapies, and thus may pose risks including harmful side effects or interfering with medical treatment plans. Alternative practices often lack plausibility, scientific testability, repeatability or evidence of their effectiveness; their practices tend to rely heavily on testimonials, beliefs in supernatural […]

Patients living with glaucoma may turn to alternative therapies such as marijuana drops, Ginkgo biloba and bilberry fruit extract supplements and acupuncture; however, evidence for these treatments is often weak or nonexistent. Clinicians must understand how these techniques operate and be ready to inform patients about the lack of evidence supporting these practices. Acupuncture Acupuncture […]

Alternative Therapy is the only facility in Puerto Rico offering an exclusive acute unit dedicated to mental health. Patients find emotional stability while benefiting from holistic alternative therapies, one-to-one sessions with daily therapeutic staff members and a personalized food program that caters to all nutritional requirements.