If you think your friend who always has an appointment with this apothecary, that acupuncturist, or this homeopathic doctor is a bit eccentric, think again—holistic medicine has been around since, ...

Dr. Jeremiah Eckhaus at the Grand River Medical Center in Rifle is the first doctor in the valley to be certified by the American Board of Holistic Medicine. Also certified by the American Board of ...

Dear Doctors: What is a geriatrician, and how do you know if you need one? My mom is 78 and is starting to be frail. She feels like her regular doctor doesn’t listen to her and rushes through her ...

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 ...

For years, Dr. Ali Keshavarzian ignored “alternative” therapies because his Western-trained brain wanted more evidence that they actually worked. But Keshavarzian also knew conventional medicine often ...

Editor’s Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, “Ask Phil,” aims to help older Americans and their families by answering ...

Encouraged by Americans’ growing fondness for alternative health therapies, naturopathic doctors in California are asking the state to allow them to diagnose conditions, perform minor surgery, order ...

What Is a Functional Medicine Doctor? Functional medicine doctors use specialized training and techniques to find the root causes of chronic illnesses. They work holistically, considering the full ...

A holistic dentist is a medical professional who adopts alternative dental practices. Usually, this means they use natural remedies as treatment options. Above all, they believe in the principles of ...