Alternative Medicine and Treatments Articles - Next Avenue

Most Recent

What Questions Do You Have About Medicinal Marijuana and Hemp?

Medicinal Marijuana

CBD, THC? Could you use more information?

MAY 10, 2019 | By Edie Grossfield

How to Be Safe Consuming Cannabis Candies

Cannabis Candies

For some, they're an easier way to obtain medicinal benefits

MAY 1, 2019 | By Abbie Rosner

How to Get the Health Benefits of Cannabis Without Getting High

'Microdosing' can provide just enough cannabis for medicinal effects

APRIL 10, 2019 | By Abbie Rosner

Have You Hugged a Donkey Today?

The intuitive powers of equine animals offer healing and comfort

FEBRUARY 18, 2019 | By Kimberley Fowler

What Is Age-Friendly Health Care?

Age-Friendly Health Care

Older Americans aren't getting the care they need. Here's why that matters.

FEBRUARY 8, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

Tattoos: It’s Never Too Late for Body Art

What to consider and where to go if you want to get inked

JANUARY 2, 2019 | By Marijke Vroomen Durning

The ABCs of CBDs: Marijuana Products for Your Health

CBD products vary widely in quality and safety

DECEMBER 14, 2018 | By Jess Stonefield

The Nuance of Death With Dignity

Death With Dignity

Six states allow medical aid in dying, but opinions and experiences run the gamut

DECEMBER 13, 2018 | By Michelle Carter

Practicing Tai Chi Can Help Prevent Falls

This podcast discusses how Tai Chi improves balance and health

NOVEMBER 16, 2018 | By Paul Vogelzang

Scent of Wellness: Essential Oils Offer Healing Benefits

Essential oils can be a pleasant alternative to traditional medicines

OCTOBER 23, 2018 | By Marcy Goldman

For the Dying, Music Can Be Magic

Music Thanatology

How music can transform the dying experience for patients and their caregivers

OCTOBER 22, 2018 | By Jennifer L. Hollis

The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation for Older Adults

Why people in their 70s, 80s and beyond might want to meditate

OCTOBER 16, 2018 | By Sally Abrahms

The End-of-Life Care That Veterans Need

How to ensure comfort and dignity come first

OCTOBER 5, 2018 | By Carole Quackenbush

Rudy Tanzi: Pioneering an Alzheimer’s Cure

This 2018 Influencer in Aging's work speaks to all of us

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

The Calming Effect of Therapy Chickens

Therapy Chickens

How the popular birds can offer mental health benefits to older adults

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 | By Kimberley Fowler

Christina Soriano: The Impact of Improvisational Dance on Parkinson’s

This 2018 Influencer believes artists and scientists can learn from each other

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

The Arthritis Supplement You’ve Never Heard Of

Arthritis Supplement

An over-the-counter supplement may offer fewer side effects than other medications

AUGUST 31, 2018 | By Susan Ladika

The Comfort of Hospice Massage at Life’s End

Hospice Massage

Hospice massage was once distrusted, but now helps thousands die comfortably

AUGUST 14, 2018 | By Bill Ward

Can Psychedelic Drugs Cure What Ails Us?

Psychedelic Drugs

Michael Pollan's book argues that 'white-coat shamanism' and a little acid may help

JULY 27, 2018 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

A New Approach to Low-Risk Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Learn about the evolving movement toward 'active surveillance'

JULY 20, 2018 | By Howard Wolinsky

More

Sleep

Health

How Sleep Affects Weight Gain and Loss

This podcast also discusses strategies for successful sleep

Special Report

alt text

Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

Presented by

Special Report

farm behind cornfield

Strengthening Rural Health Care for Older Adults

This special report includes storytelling, news and information about health care for older adults in rural areas

Presented by

Top

Sponsored