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There are many approaches and countless factors that make up a persons overall wellness. HowStuffWorks has extensive coverage on the different types of natural medicine such as DIY remedies and traditional Chinese medicine.

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Traditional Chinese medicine includes acupuncture, exercise, herbal remedies, and more. You can effectively treat common ailments such as headaches, allergies, and the common cold with traditional Chinese medicine. Learn how.

By Bill Schoenbart & Ellen Shefi

The history of traditional Chinese medicine can be traced back to millions of years ago. Explore traditional Chinese medicine history through archaeological records, written texts, and recent developments in this fascinating field.

By Bill Schoenbart & Ellen Shefi

Qi ("chee") is one of the vital substances of traditional Chinese medicine. It is substance without structure and exists somewhere between matter and energy. It cannot be measured. Learn more about this life force and the role it plays in your health.

By Bill Schoenbart & Ellen Shefi

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Traditional Chinese medicine has been an effective healing practice for centuries. The ancient practice involves the use of acupuncture, herbal remedies, Chinese exercise, and more. Learn about traditional Chinese medicine.

By Bill Schoenbart & Ellen Shefi

There are a number of home remedies for migraine pain relief that can help abate the debilitating pain. Learn how feverfew can help treat migraines.

By Eric Yarnell

Osteoarthritis leads to uncomfortable or disabling joint pain, but home remedies for osteoarthritis pain relief can help.

By Eric Yarnell

Nicotine based drugs are currently under development by pharmaceutical companies. Find out which ailments could be treated with nicotine based drugs.

By Jacob Silverman

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Alternative medicines for a yeast infection include nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, and homeopathy.

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Alternative medicines for varicose veins include hydrotherapy and nutritional therapy. Learn to treat varicose veins with alternative medicines.

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Alternative medicines for ulcers include nutritional therapy and herbal medicine. Learn to treat ulcers with alternative medicines in your own home.

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Alternative medicines for uterine fibroids include mind/body medicine, hydrotherapy, and nutritional therapy.

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Alternative medicines for enlarged prostate include herbal medicine and nutritional therapy. Learn alternative ways to treat enlarged prostate.

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Alternative medicines for psoriasis include nutritional therapy, hydrotherapy, and detoxification, fasting, and colon therapy.

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Alternative medicines for fibrocystic breast disease include nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, and hydrotherapy. Learn more about treatments.

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Alternative medicines for gastroenteritis include homeopathy and nutritional therapy. Learn to treat gastroenteritis with alternative medicine.

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Alternative medicines for heart disease include meditation, herbal medicine, nutritional therapy, and chelation therapy. Learn more about treatments.

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Alternative medicines for hemorrhoids include nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, and hydrotherapy. Learn alternative ways to treat hemorrhoids.

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Alternative medicines for genital herpes include herbal medicine and nutritional and oxygen therapy. Learn to treat herpes with alternative medicine.

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Alternative medicines for high blood pressure include nutritional therapy, mind/body medicine, and herbal medicine. Learn more about treatments.

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Alternative medicines for impotence include homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, and herbal medicine. Learn alternative treatments for impotence.

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Alternative medicines for incontinence include biofeedback training and herbal medicine. Learn to treat incontinence with alternative medicine.

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Alternative medicines for the common cold include nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and aromatherapy.

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Alternative medicines for diverticular disease include homeopathy and nutritional therapy. Learn about treating diverticulosis and diverticulitis.

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Alternative medicines for fever include homeopathy, herbal medicine, and hydrotherapy. Learn to treat fevers with alternative medicine.

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Alternative medicines for bladder infections include herbal medicines, nutritional therapy, homeopathy, and aromatherapy.

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