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September 3, 2025/Wellness

What Is Homeopathy?

There’s very little scientific evidence that this alternative medicine practice works

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August 14, 2025/Wellness

Do Foot Detoxes Actually Work?

Spoiler alert: Science doesn’t back the numerous health claims

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June 13, 2025/Mental Health

An Introduction to Qigong

This traditional Chinese medicine practice may boost mental health, immune function, balance and more

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April 21, 2025/Lung

Could Salt Therapy Improve Your Health?

Many claims lack science-backed research, but halotherapy is popular and considered safe

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August 12, 2024/Wellness

Get Your Sweat On: The Benefits of a Sauna

Sitting in the dry heat may help reduce stress, improve heart health and relieve pain

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August 12, 2024/Wellness

What Is EFT Tapping? Your Guide To Emotional Freedom Technique

It involves tapping specific points on your body while focusing on an emotion or issue you want to release

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July 16, 2024/Wellness

What Is Reiki? And Does It Actually Work?

Reiki is an energy-healing practice that many people describe as deeply calming and therapeutic — but it shouldn’t be used in place of conventional treatments

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June 26, 2024/Nutrition

Black Seed Oil Benefits: Are They Real?

Far more research is needed to support the many touted health claims

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June 20, 2024/Mental Health

Feeling Stuck? Brainspotting May Help

This alternative brain-body therapy focuses on unlocking pent-up feelings, memories and tension that may be stuck in your brain and body

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April 19, 2024/Wellness

Is Earthing Actually Good for You? Here’s What We Know

Connecting with the Earth and its energy might improve your mental and physical health — but it’s not a cure-all

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