Conventional medicine, or Western medicine, describes a system where healthcare professionals trained in the sciences treat symptoms and diseases with medication or surgery. While conventional medicine is widely accepted, it is not the only healthcare system available. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is defined by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) as […]
Needles are one of the most common and essential tools in the medical field. Allowing substances to be injected directly into the bloodstream for easier access, they’ve revolutionized the practice of medicine. The needle has had many improvements and enhancements over the centuries, but despite how perfect needles seem, they have one fatal flaw: They’re
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Over time, people have developed countless tips and tricks for falling and staying asleep through the night. Counting sheep, yoga, meditation, reading, watching ASMR videos, melatonin, and essential oils … While some of these methods may work temporarily, they may not be the solution to long-term sleeping problems. All of these strategies share a common
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