alternative medicine
A Snapshot of the Annual Himalayan Viagra Quest That Didn't Happen
Nepalese villagers usually spend June collecting aphrodisiac mushrooms that sprout from caterpillar heads. But not this year.
Indonesia Wants to Make Itself a Tourist Destination for Penis Enlargement Massages
They’re already common in Indonesia, so why not cash in on it?
New Zealand Woman’s Lungs Punctured During Acupuncture Mishap
The 33-year-old expressed pain as the needles went in and said they felt “extremely deep." Hours later, she was sent to the local hospital's emergency department.
People Are Putting Frog Venom Under Their Skin as a Type of Cleanse
The science behind a ritual that aims to purge your body and mind of impurities.
What Are the Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar?
ACV looks and feels harmless, making it easier for people to believe its holistic benefits.
This Ex-Naturopath Is Speaking Out Against Her Former Profession
She was a licensed naturopath in two states, and now is one of the fields biggest critics.
An Afternoon With A Young Māori Healer
The traditional medicinal practice of rongoā was once outlawed, but it's never gone away.
The Former Naturopath Who Became a Whistleblower on the Industry
Britt Marie Hermes became disenchanted with naturopathy when she saw profits being valued over patients.
IPAs Are Giving You Man Boobs
Those hops in your favorite IPA are actually wonderful medicine for insomnia and menopause, thanks to their high phytoestrogen content. These same phytoestrogens, however, can also cause a condition known among brewers as Brewer’s Droop.
A Former Naturopath Told Us How She Sold a Detox Scam
Britt Hermes is a former naturopath who recently blogged about how easy it was to convince people to buy unnecessary detox regimens.
Cows in Switzerland Could Be Given Acupuncture Instead of Antibiotics
Following the World Health Organisation’s warning that the overuse of antibiotics in meat causes antimicrobial resistance in humans, Swiss vets are trialling alternative medicine.