Valley Health Magazine

By Susan Andresen

Home remedies have become increasingly popular as the expense and hassle of conventional medicine continues to rise. Beyond the convenience, home remedies have found favor with a public that wants to take a more holistic approach to its ailments. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a term used to describe a diverse group of healing systems that are not presently considered to be part of mainstream medicine.

By Jo Ridgeway

We were promised better living through chemistry, and the chemical industry has fulfilled that promise with compounds that preserve perishable products and eradicate organisms like pests that threaten food crops. While there is no doubt that these advances have created a lifestyle of convenience and abundance, the larger question remains, at what cost?

By Cynthia Williams, C.H.T.

Colon Hydrotherapy may not be considered an appropriate subject to discuss at a dinner party; most people don’t talk about their digestive system while enjoying hors d’ oeuvres. However, today, many health experts recommend colon hydrotherapy not just as a remedy for illness but also as a safe and comfortable way to keep your healthy body in tip-top shape. But people who’ve never experienced a colon hydrotherapy session may think it sounds a bit strange, and really, who can blame them?