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Indian Home Remedies for Hair Loss

Indian home hair loss treatments are based on the principles of Ayurveda. The National Center for Alternative and Complementary and Alternative (NCCAM) medicine describes Ayurveda as a holistic medicine based on ancient principles in India, designed to balance the body, mind and spirit. Ayurveda treats the whole body, instead of just the scalp for hair loss, on the basis that hair loss is a symptom of a larger health problem. Modern western medicine does not accept the Ayurveda-based hair loss treatments as effective, but Ayurveda is commonly practiced in India. The thick locks of hair so common in those of Indian ancestry make the idea of pampering yourself with Indian home hair loss treatments quite desirable.

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Acupuncture for Fertility

When you’re having problems conceiving, you’re willing to try anything–even having someone stick needles all over your body. Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that uses needles and, sometimes, electricity to rid your body of energy blockages. It’s a way of treating your body as a whole rather than treating just the symptoms of your problem.

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Taking Charge of Your Decision to Vaccinate

As a new mom six years ago, I poured over books, talked to other moms, and had lengthy conversations with my pediatrician. I finally decided to give my daughter some of the vaccinations. I created my own schedule and gave one shot monthly. Living in Vermont, we are able to make many choices with our…

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Osteopathy & Cranial Sacral Therapy – What Is It?

After giving birth, I suggest my clients bring their baby to see an osteopath for cranial sacral therapy. I have been seeing Dr. Payam Hakimi for years now and highly recommend him to all of my new mothers. Dr. Hakimi is the medical director at Body of Harmony in Beverly Hills.