http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Alternative_Health_CareFind stories, videos, and photos about Alternative Health Care from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:39:47 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Alternative_Health_Care14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Alternative Health Care from CNN.com.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/OPINION/11/23/frum.supplements.drugs/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/OPINION/11/23/frum.supplements.drugs/index.html#cnnSTCTextDid you know that there exists an all-natural remedy for memory loss? Weight gain? Macular degeneration? Prostate enlargement? These products are so successful that clinical testing has already begun! Just listen to the following testimonial from an unidentified person ...Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:46:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/13/moh.healthmag.garlic/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/13/moh.healthmag.garlic/index.html#cnnSTCTextI think it's safe to say that you'll never need to use garlic to repel an old-school vampire. Plus, 21st-century vamps are so cute that I'm not sure I'd want to repel any of them. (I'm looking at you, True Blood Bill.)Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:57:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/12/williams/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ian_thomsen/11/12/williams/index.htmlBOSTON -- Deron Williams sat on a metal chair Tuesday thumbing at his phone in the basement of a downtown gym. His back had locked up on him. His left calf was badly bruised and his hamstring was tight.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:51:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20316327,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20316327,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn"For anything new to live, something first must die," James Arthur Ray said on Twitter before the three fatalitiesFri, 30 Oct 2009 14:56:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/10/29/arizona.sweat.lodge.deaths/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/10/29/arizona.sweat.lodge.deaths/index.html#cnnSTCTextSelf-help author and speaker James Arthur Ray announced Thursday that he is postponing all of his scheduled events through the end of the year after the deaths of three people in a sweat lodge session he led.Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:26:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/OPINION/10/24/commentary.brawley.cancer.treatment/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/OPINION/10/24/commentary.brawley.cancer.treatment/index.html#cnnSTCTextThis week, the comedic actress Suzanne Somers is promoting her newly released book, which espouses the virtues of alternative medicine and, more important, explains why one should avoid conventional medicine.Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/10/22/sweat.lodge.deaths/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/10/22/sweat.lodge.deaths/index.html#cnnSTCTextA woman who was inside a "sweat lodge" at an Arizona retreat where three people died this month described people vomiting and screaming.Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:35:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/23/commentary.brawley.cancer.treatment/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/23/commentary.brawley.cancer.treatment/index.html#cnnSTCTextThis week, the comedic actress Suzanne Somers is promoting her newly released book, which espouses the virtues of alternative medicine and, more important, explains why one should avoid conventional medicine.Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:43:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20314529,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20314529,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn"I feel your pain. I accept your anger," says James Arthur Ray, who continues to operate while under investigation into three deathsThu, 22 Oct 2009 14:27:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/10/15/arizona.sweat.lodge/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/10/15/arizona.sweat.lodge/index.html#cnnSTCTextAn investigation into the deaths of two people who spent up to two hours inside a "sweat lodge" at an Arizona retreat last week has been elevated from an accidental death investigation to a homicide inquiry, Yavapai County Sheriff Steve Waugh told reporters Thursday.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:04:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/10/14/arizona.sweat.lodge/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/10/14/arizona.sweat.lodge/index.html#cnnSTCTextA self-help expert said Tuesday that he has hired his own investigators to determine what happened at his Arizona retreat last week, when two people died after spending considerable time in a sweat lodge.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:48:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/10/10/native.sweat.lodge/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/10/10/native.sweat.lodge/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe people who died Thursday at a spiritual resort in Arizona had spent time in a "sweatbox" similar to what Native Americans and other cultures have used for prayer and purification rituals throughout history.Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:29:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/10/10/sweat.box.deaths/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/10/10/sweat.box.deaths/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe two people who died and the 19 others who fell ill at a central Arizona resort after spending time in a sauna-like "sweatbox" were attending a program by self-help expert James Arthur Ray, authorities said Saturday.Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:33:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/09/news/companies/pepsico_indra_nooyi_ceo.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/09/09/news/companies/pepsico_indra_nooyi_ceo.fortune/index.htmHow has the global downturn impacted Pepsi's strategy?Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:14:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/20/herbs.vitamins.harmful/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/20/herbs.vitamins.harmful/index.html#cnnSTCTextCarole Grant doesn't really trust medical doctors. She never has. Whenever she has had a health issue, she has headed straight for an herbalist, acupuncturist or other "natural" healer.Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:16:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/30/michael.jackson.drugs/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/30/michael.jackson.drugs/index.html#cnnSTCTextMichael Jackson suffered from severe bouts of insomnia and pleaded for a powerful sedative despite knowing its harmful effects, a nutritionist who worked with the singer said Tuesday.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:59:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/24/traditional.treatment/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/24/traditional.treatment/index.html#cnnSTCTextAlternative treatments are as varied as the regions of the world they come from. And while they attract skepticism from some Western medical practitioners, they are an undeniable part of global health.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:37:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/18/hauser.alternative.cancer.treatment/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/18/hauser.alternative.cancer.treatment/index.html#cnnSTCTextA cancerous tumor in 13-year-old Danny Hauser's chest has shrunk significantly since he was ordered by a court last month to resume chemotherapy treatment, a family spokesman said.Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:17:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2009/06/19/smallbusiness/medical_barter_health_care.smb/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2009/06/19/smallbusiness/medical_barter_health_care.smb/index.htmA few entrepreneurs are exploring a novel solution to the problem of finding affordable health care for themselves and their staff: Swap for it.Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:55:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/09/breast.cancer.antioxidants/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/09/breast.cancer.antioxidants/index.html#cnnSTCTextThink that vitamins can only help--but never hurt--a condition? Although that's true in many cases, some vitamins can be harmful to certain people or under special circumstances.Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/05/29/minnesota.forced.chemo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/05/29/minnesota.forced.chemo/index.html#cnnSTCTextA 13-year-old Minnesota boy who has cancer has resumed chemotherapy treatments and is not responding well, a family spokesman said Friday.Sat, 30 May 2009 02:51:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/28/treatment.parental.rights/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/28/treatment.parental.rights/index.html#cnnSTCTextPerhaps no one is watching the Daniel Hauser case in Minnesota more closely than Theresa and Greg Maxin in Ohio. Seven years ago, the Maxins found themselves fighting to keep their own son from having chemotherapy. But the two families' stories ended quite differently.Thu, 28 May 2009 18:22:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/05/26/minnesota.forced.chemo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/05/26/minnesota.forced.chemo/index.html#cnnSTCTextA judge Tuesday ordered chemotherapy for the 13-year-old Minnesota boy with cancer whose mother had fled with him rather than comply with a doctor's recommendation that he undergo such treatment.Wed, 27 May 2009 00:57:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20280554,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20280554,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnDanny Hauser, 13, and his mom miss court date - and may be headed for Mexican borderFri, 22 May 2009 17:27:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20278026,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20278026,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn"I'm a private person," says the cancer-stricken star. "I'm shy about people knowing things"Mon, 11 May 2009 19:50:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/05/swineflu.diet.supplements/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/05/swineflu.diet.supplements/index.html#cnnSTCTextSeveral associations in the alternative medicine industry have joined forces to warn against non-conventional remedies that claim to cure or prevent swine flu.Tue, 05 May 2009 17:28:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/13/hm.tension.headache/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/13/hm.tension.headache/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe stress of being unemployed and looking for a new job gives Lucille Jaesson a tension headache almost every day.Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:07:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/05/ep.secrets.doctors/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/05/ep.secrets.doctors/index.html#cnnSTCTextDo you remember the scene in the movie "Something's Gotta Give" where Jack Nicholson's character lies about Viagra to a doctor in the emergency room?Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:03:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/02/06/nigeria.medicine/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/africa/02/06/nigeria.medicine/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe small room captured the smells from the wild assortment of herbs, barks and powders scattered in bags at the feet of the local medicine man.Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:59:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/08/ep.alternative.medicine.kids/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/08/ep.alternative.medicine.kids/index.html#cnnSTCTextNursing is supposed to be a calming, tranquil time for a newborn, but when Deb Kruse-Field put her son, Luke Field, to her breast, instead of cuddling up and eating, he arched his back and screamed.Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:33:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/05/meditation.stress.reduction/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/05/meditation.stress.reduction/index.html#cnnSTCTextManaging the service department of an Atlanta, Georgia, car dealership is a stressful job, according to Debbie Peek.Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:07:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/homestyle/12/29/is.sailing.thru.holidays/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/homestyle/12/29/is.sailing.thru.holidays/index.html#cnnSTCTextFollow these expert tips to keep your cheer intact:Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:08:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/dailydose/12/02/money.back.pain/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/dailydose/12/02/money.back.pain/index.html#cnnSTCTextAccording to a 2008 study from the University of Washington, expenses related to back and neck pain have increased to more than $80 billion a year, but functional disability and work limitations do not seem to be improving. In other words, patients are spending money on prescription pain medications, surgery and MRIs and other imaging studies on a problem that, in most cases does not require a doctor's care. Most patients would do just as well by waiting, exercising or taking over-the-counter pain medications before visiting the doctor.Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:49:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/dailydose/11/26/pain.neck.back/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/dailydose/11/26/pain.neck.back/index.html#cnnSTCTextBack and neck problems are among the most commonly encountered issues in clinical practice. Can a remedy such as enlisting a chiropractor work? And when should a person seek treatment for back pain?Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:39:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20247781,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20247781,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe actor was forced to leave Broadway after suffering "shocking levels" of mercury, his doctor tells PEOPLEFri, 19 Dec 2008 18:27:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/11/18/healthmag.ginko.dementia/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/11/18/healthmag.ginko.dementia/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe popular herb ginkgo biloba does not reduce the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, according to a study of more than 1,500 elderly patients who took the supplement. Often touted as a way to preserve aging memories, no large-scale, randomized clinical trial -- until now -- has thoroughly evaluated the safety and effectiveness of ginkgo biloba extract as a way to prevent dementia.Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:56:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20234508,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20234508,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnNew picture gives first glimpse of the star in latest movie roleTue, 21 Oct 2008 15:03:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/10/13/cb.pay.tv.jobs/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/10/13/cb.pay.tv.jobs/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe guys from HBO's comedy series "Entourage" have it pretty good. Lounging by the pool every day, buying (and selling) movies, last-minute trips to Vegas, driving luxury cars, private jets with Kanye West to Cannes, France ... no big deal.Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:48:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/10/01/healthmag.women.sick/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/10/01/healthmag.women.sick/index.html#cnnSTCTextThey survive cold season without a sniffle. They fly in germ-packed airplanes unscathed. And they somehow avoid stomach bugs that decimate the office. Wish you could be one of these women who never get sick? Try one or -- even better -- all of these seven secrets, and you may join this club come flu season.Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:12:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/07/23/serb.arrest/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/07/23/serb.arrest/index.html#cnnSTCTextFormer Bosnian Serb President Radovan Karadzic, who has been indicted on war crimes charges, plans to defend himself in front of a U.N. tribunal, his lawyer said.Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:09:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/07/23/lw.meddlers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/07/23/lw.meddlers/index.html#cnnSTCTextAs the mother of a toddler, Stephanie Delger has learned how to pick her battles.Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:27:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/06/25/o.be.spa.savvy/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/06/25/o.be.spa.savvy/index.html#cnnSTCTextIt's hard to feel completely liberated from work and family stresses if you're facing a set of new ones, like whether you're overdressed for your massage or undertipping an aesthetician. Sidestep these little land mines so that nothing sabotages your spa experience.Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:56:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1817572,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1817572,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsWith owners willing to spend more and more on their pets' health, vets are increasingly turning to alternative treatmentsWed, 25 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1813204,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1813204,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe first rigorous test of the herbal remedy shows no effect against the hyperactivity disorder. But it sets up a method of testing such botanicalsTue, 10 Jun 2008 18:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/05/30/hfh.no.massage/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/05/30/hfh.no.massage/index.html#cnnSTCTextMassage, that art of laying on hands, has been around for a while and has seen some changes through the years.Fri, 30 May 2008 14:45:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/05/21/ep.cancer.resources/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/05/21/ep.cancer.resources/index.html#cnnSTCTextOne minute, Dr. Bernadine Healy was a perfectly healthy woman, in bed with her husband watching the Oscar De La Hoya fight on HBO. A few hours later, she was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.Thu, 22 May 2008 15:45:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/05/06/ep.web.womens.health/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/05/06/ep.web.womens.health/index.html#cnnSTCTextDr. Anne Nedrow gets the e-mails every day -- e-mails from women patients linking to Web sites of dubious quality.Fri, 09 May 2008 14:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/04/29/lw.luxury.pregnancies/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/04/29/lw.luxury.pregnancies/index.html#cnnSTCTextBefore the crying, diaper changes and sleepless nights set in, a growing number of moms-to-be are spending their pregnancies in the lap of luxury. From belly "facials" to in-home massage therapy and private yoga sessions, women are indulging like it might be their last chance.Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:37:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/09/05/biztravel.fivejobs/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/09/05/biztravel.fivejobs/index.html#cnnSTCTextFinding a career that allows you to travel is not always an easy task, but if you're a college grad looking to make an adventure of your gap year, a professional looking for a change of pace or anyone looking for cultural exposure, a job abroad may be the right choice for you.Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:23:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/03/21/healthmag.stroke/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/03/21/healthmag.stroke/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn April 1993, Britt Harwe, of Wethersfield, Connecticut, was in a good place in her life. She was 26 years old and married to a wonderful guy, and they had a daughter, Caitlin, who was just about to turn 2. She had a job she loved, too. As a customer-service representative at an insurance agency, she'd spend long hours with a phone cradled between her neck and shoulder. So when she woke up one morning with an extremely painful stiff neck, she wasn't surprised -- just a little concerned. "I wanted to get it taken care of right away because I didn't know if I'd be able to work or take care of my daughter," she says.Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:22:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/03/04/news/companies/airborne_settlement/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/03/04/news/companies/airborne_settlement/index.htmAirborne - the herbal supplement company that once claimed to help fight off colds - will pay $23.3 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought against the company for false advertising, according to one of the groups that joined the suit.Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:34:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/02/06/smbusiness/software_sales.fsb/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/02/06/smbusiness/software_sales.fsb/index.htmDear FSB: We are a SaaS (software as a service) company that delivers a fully integrated practice-management system for chiropractors. However, we are are on a very tight budget and we are struggling with our marketing and sales. Can you give me any insight into how to create a direct campaign that will get doctors' attention?Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:00:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1695812,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1695812,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsSeveral new studies show that a simple backrub offers significant pain relief for patients after major surgeryTue, 18 Dec 2007 17:20:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/10/08/laube.essay/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/10/08/laube.essay/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn a recent column, Emily Breidbart, a second-year medical student at New York University School of Medicine, expressed concerns about her medical education and the frustrating health-care system she will soon enter. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:40:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1671684,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1671684,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsA small California drug company hopes to extract the next cancer cure from Chinese herbsMon, 15 Oct 2007 19:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/10/04/ep.alt.med/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/10/04/ep.alt.med/index.html#cnnSTCTextDr. Andrew Weil wasn't sure exactly how he hurt his knee; all he knew was that it was painful. But instead of turning to cortisone shots or heavy doses of pain medication, Weil turned to the ancient Chinese medicine practice of acupuncture. "It worked -- my knee felt much better," says Weil.Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:22:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20058833,00.htmlhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20058833,00.htmlFarrah Fawcett is receiving "alternative treatments" for cancer in Germany - and videotaping the experience for a possible documentary, a close friend of the actress's tells PEOPLE.Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:02:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/09/26/bc.fbn.browns.winslow.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/nfl/09/26/bc.fbn.browns.winslow.ap/index.htmlCleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow didn't practice Wednesday because of a partially dislocated left shoulder, an injury he sustained during the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss in Oakland.Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/09/14/healthmag.detox.diets/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/09/14/healthmag.detox.diets/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn recent years the number of diet developers and holistic healers hawking products to purge your body of harmful chemicals and foreign substances has exploded. But do your liver and lymph nodes really need cleaning? Some detox regimen -- like herbal supplements, spa treatments, and special diets that are designed to mop up pollutants, dietary waste, and even unwanted pounds --can actually do you some good. But how to know whether you should be trying any of them?Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/07/19/livingwell.weil.interview/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/07/19/livingwell.weil.interview/index.html#cnnSTCTextDr. Andrew Weil is arguably America's foremost practitioner of alternative medicine, or as he likes to call it, integrative medicine.Tue, 31 Jul 2007 04:38:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/07/18/pl.detox.main/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/07/18/pl.detox.main/index.html#cnnSTCTextMeeting naturopath Max Tomlinson outside a café in Covent Garden, I was sure I'd recognize him. In a crowd of pasty Londoners he should stand out as a beacon of health and vitality. And so he did. He shook my hand with vigor, his eyes sparkled and he had a pretty good complexion for a man in his 40s. Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:11:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/best_game/06/11/hoffer.best/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/best_game/06/11/hoffer.best/index.htmlEditor's note: We asked SI.com writers to share their memories from the best game they've ever seen. Here are their stories:Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:16:00 EDT