People can be very shy about their vaginas. Whatever your reasons for that might be, there's one person you should totally not feel shy about discussing your vagina with at all. And that's your doctor.Yet according to a new study, nearly two-thirds of women dealing with some type of vulvovaginal issue related to menopause (like vaginal dryness, soreness, itching, and the like) didn't discuss it with their doctor at their annual well-woman visit.The research, which will be presented during the

Balneotherapy involves treating health problems by bathing, usually in hot springs and other naturally mineral-rich waters. Long practiced in alternative medicine systems all over the world, balneotherapy is often offered at spa, wellness centers, and hot springs resorts. Some proponents claim that balneotherapy may help with a number of health conditions, including arthritis, respiratory disorders, and high blood pressure.What Studies Show About the Effect of Balneotherapy on Health

Unani medicine is a system of alternative medicine that originated in ancient Greece but is now practiced primarily in India. Involving the use of herbal remedies, dietary practices, and alternative therapies, Unani medicine addresses the prevention and treatment of disease.PrinciplesAccording to practitioners of Unani medicine, achieving a balance of the bodily fluids known as "the four humors" (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile) is essential to health.Another key principle of Unani

Ear acupuncture is a type of acupuncture that involves inserting needles into specific points on the ear. Stimulating these points is thought to promote healing in other areas of the body.Also referred to as auricular therapy or auriculo-acupuncture, ear acupuncture is often incorporated into standard acupuncture treatments.Although ear acupuncture is largely based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine (a form of alternative medicine that originated in China), it was developed in

These days, it's not uncommon for people to strive to be more proactive about their health and prevent diseases before even the preliminary signs of an illness arise. Molly Maloof, M.D., a personalized medicine physician and one of our speakers at this year's revitalize event, works with the top Silicon Valley investors and executives on how to seek empowerment and prescribe health in all aspects of life—not just for the body but for the mind and community around us.On this episode of the

Our general interest e-newsletter keeps you up to date on a wide variety of health topics.Is colon cleansing a good way to eliminate toxins from your body? Answer From Michael F. Picco, M.D.Colon cleansing is normally used as preparation for medical procedures such as a colonoscopy. However, some alternative medicine practitioners offer colon cleansing for other purposes, such as detoxification.But colon cleansing — also called a colonic or a colonic irrigation — for such purposes isn't

Jocelyn Gordon is the creator of HoopYogini™ and Bhakti Boogie® Yoga. Catch her at Wanderlust Snowshoe, Wanderlust Stratton, Wanderlust Squaw Valley (look out for Jocelyn’s Conscious Conception Circle at Squaw), and the Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Brooklyn, Washington DC and Tampa 108s.Your children are your teachers even before they are bornThe potential for their life on earth calls you to journey into your wholeness (and broken spaces)They ask you to prepare a fertile and healthy space in body