Strauss upbeat about Tremlett despite injury

2011-07-28T09:30:41Z

England captain Andrew Strauss was optimistic Chris Tremlett would be fit to face India in the second Test here at Trent Bridge despite the fast bowler's "tight" hamstring.

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Professor calls Prince Charles, others "snake-oil salesmen"

2011-07-25T13:00:12Z

LONDON (Reuters) - A leading professor of complementary medicine accused Britain's heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles and other backers of alternative therapies on Monday of being "snake-oil salesmen" who promote products with no scientific basis.

Edzard E...

Massage may ease chronic back pain short-term

2011-07-05T19:00:10Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Massage therapy may help people who suffer from chronic back pain, although the effects tend to disappear over the longer term, according to a U.S. study.

After 10 weeks, patients who got weekly massage sessions used fewer painkillers and spent less time in bed than those who didn't get any special care, although the positive impact had disappeared aft...

US self-help guru guilty over 'sweat lodge' deaths

2011-06-23T08:31:02Z

A US self-help guru was convicted of negligent homicide Wednesday over the deaths of three people at an Arizona "sweat lodge" ceremony in 2009, a court official said.

James Ray was found not guilty of the more serious charges of manslaughter over the deaths, which occurred after 60 people were packed into a sweat lodg...

Village bites into snake business

2011-06-20T08:30:14Z

ZISIQIAO VILLAGE, China (Reuters) - This sleepy village nestled in the heart of vast farmland in China's eastern Zhejiang province hides a deadly secret.

A step into the homes of any of the farming families here brings visitors eye-to-eye with thousands of some of the worl...

Chinese village bites into snake business

2011-06-19T18:30:09Z

ZISIQIAO VILLAGE, China (Reuters Life!) - This sleepy village nestled in the heart of vast farmland in China's eastern Zhejiang province hides a deadly secret.

A step into the homes of any of the farming families here brings visitors eye-to-eye with thousands of some of th...

Manhunt over Northampton family murders

2011-05-04T09:30:35Z

Police pursued a nationwide manhunt on Wednesday for a herbal medicine businessman suspected of killing a Chinese university lecturer and his family.

Detectives are hunting 52-year-old Du Anxiang over the killing of lecturer Ding Jifeng, 46, his wife Ge Chui, 47, and their daughters Xing, 18, and Alice, 12, who were knifed to death at their home in Northampton, central England, on Sund...

Scant proof herbs or massage treat baby colic

2011-03-28T05:30:08Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - From a quick Internet search, you might think there are scores of proven treatments for the distressing crying jags of colicky babies.

But you'd be wrong, according to a new report that takes a piercing look at dietary supplements and other alternative therapies often touted to relieve colic.

"Having now looked at the evidence in terms of complimentary medic...

Guru's trial over Arizona sweat lodge deaths starts

2011-03-01T18:30:09Z

CAMP VERDE, Ariz (Reuters) - An Arizona jury on Tuesday heard how participants in a sweat lodge became delirious and passed out in scorching heat at a seminar hosted by self-help guru James Arthur Ray where three people died of heat-related causes.

Ray is charged with three counts of...

Shaky evidence behind massage therapy for autism

2011-01-05T15:01:41Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Massage has become a fairly popular alternative therapy for autism, but there is only limited evidence suggesting it is helpful, a new research review shows.

Researchers say some studies did find benefits -- for instance in language and social skills -- but small patient samples and other problems make the results unreliable.

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs)...

Alternative medicines sometimes dangerous for kids

2010-12-22T16:30:26Z

Alternative medicines could be dangerous when taken by kids instead of regular medicines

Giving alternative treatments such as homeopathic remedies instead of conventional medicines to children may have deadly side effects in rare instances, a new analysis says.

Australian researchers monitored reports from pediatricians in Australia from 2001 to 2003 looking for suspected side effects from alter...

Hong Kong couples vow to love, cherish and conserve

2010-12-09T00:00:04Z

HONG KONG (Reuters Life!) - After exchanging vows, rings and a kiss, twenty-five Hong Kong couples pledged their support to seahorse conservation for as long as they both should live.

The group wedding, held Wednesday at Hong Kong's Ocean Park, aimed to raise awareness of the need to save seahorses, with the tiny critters threatened by overfishing, habita...

Aromatherapy for Labor - What Essential Oils to Use

2010-11-30T12:40:08Z

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BAUV Adds RAW Skin Food to Cruelty-Free List

2010-11-29T14:43:40Z

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Herbal Tonics

2010-11-29T14:31:43Z

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Herbal Remedies Or Voodoo Magic?

2010-11-29T14:54:02Z

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How to Start an Aromatherapy Business at Home

2010-11-30T12:38:01Z

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Chinese Liquid Herbs

2010-11-29T14:38:24Z

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Information on How to Do Stone Massage

2010-11-29T14:38:20Z

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How to Avoid Mood Swings

2010-11-29T14:38:16Z

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Natural Remedies for a Black Eye

2010-11-29T14:33:23Z

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Natural Herbal Remedies and Treatments

2010-11-29T14:53:50Z

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Faith Mitchell: Gullah Herbal Remedies and Magical Healing

2010-11-29T14:50:49Z

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Kerala, Top 10 Things to Do, Kovalam to Munnar, South India

2010-11-29T14:53:49Z

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Scalp massages

2010-11-29T15:01:05Z

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The Healing Effects of Quartz Crystals

2010-11-29T14:53:41Z

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The Best Cure for Black Friday: A Massage

2010-11-29T14:45:27Z

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What are Rolfing and Structural Integration?

2010-11-29T14:53:40Z

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Inspiration and You

2010-11-29T14:31:40Z

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How do I Use Heat Massage Rocks?

2010-11-29T14:38:03Z

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China cultural news in brief: China builds museum for Tangshan quake

2010-11-29T14:45:25Z

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Rare Plant Seeds

2010-11-29T14:37:52Z

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Earning Potential for Massage Therapists

2010-11-29T14:53:21Z

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Oud Oil is the Most Expensive in the World

2010-11-29T14:53:20Z

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How to Design Your Own Free Massage Gift Certificates

2010-11-29T14:37:38Z

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List of Careers in Healing

2010-11-29T14:37:36Z

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Why Mexican Spas Keep Attracting Tourists

2010-11-29T14:53:15Z

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A Healthful Alternative

2010-11-29T14:53:13Z

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Tripod Champ!!!!! Forever!!!

2010-11-29T14:32:12Z

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How to Make a Nebulizing Diffuser

2010-11-29T14:37:26Z

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The Amazing Health Benefits of Triphala

2010-11-29T14:53:11Z

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What is Hypnotherapy?

2010-11-29T14:33:05Z

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Doctors of Naturopathy & Salaries

2010-11-29T14:37:09Z

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2010-11-29T14:59:05Z

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Emotional trip for David and Samantha Cameron to Ivan's old school

2010-11-29T15:00:01Z

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Is Alternative Medicine Covered?

2010-11-29T14:39:17Z

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Does TRICARE pay for chiropractic services?

2010-11-29T14:39:15Z

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Travel Trip Authentic Ayurveda

2010-10-11T07:38:46Z

The Athreya Ayurvedic Resort is seen in Kottayam, India. In the West, Ayurveda is perhaps most closely associated with oily spa massages, but a trip to India uncovers Ayurveda's deep roots and diverse techniques. Ayurveda's tools include herbal extractions, a wide range of body treatments, a light vegetarian diet and yoga. (AP Photo/Prasad Ushus) NO SALES

Sweat Lodge Deaths

2010-06-12T20:05:23Z

Angel Valley Retreat Center owner Amayra Hamilton talks about the events and months that have passed, since the retreat was the site where three people died during a sweat lodge ceremony in October, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, in Sedona, Ariz. The sweat lodge retreat event was facilitated...

Unproven Remedies Med Schools

2010-03-30T12:34:53Z

This May 6, 2009 photo shows medical student Jimmy Wu at a clinic in Oak Creek, Wis. Wu spent a summer in Beijing with a university faculty member observing traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and hopes to include these in a family medicine practice someday. The government has spent more than $22 million to help medical and nursing schools star...

Unproven Remedies

2010-09-15T14:18:29Z

Echinacea, left, fish oil, center, and glucosamine pills are shown in San Francisco, Thursday, July 30, 2009. Americans spend more than a 10th of their out-of-pocket health care dollars on alternative medicine, according to the first national estimate of such spending in more than a decade. Altogether, consumers spent an estimated $34 billion on those and other alternative remedies in 2007, the report found. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

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2010-04-05T18:27:49Z

Graphic shows out-of-pocket money spent on alternative medicine

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