Medscape readers responded to a controversial discussion on alternative treatments. Physicians are increasingly dealing with patients who want treatments that are considered alternative. These ...

Medicare does not cover treatment by naturopathic doctors. Medicare may not pay for holistic doctors or holistic healthcare, though it covers certain holistic practices. Medicare Part B covers ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most Americans age 50 and older use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), such as herbal products or acupuncture, often unbeknownst to their doctor, according to a ...

Holistic therapy involves treating the “whole” person — mind, body, and spirit — rather than just a symptom or illness. This type of therapy can include traditional and nontraditional methods to ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...