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The Fast Rise of Slow Medicine - and the Hard Truths about Getting Old

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There is a new way of elder care that's increasingly popular with both patients and their families and it's known as Slow Medicine.

I'm sure people working in nursing facilities and assisted living can attest to the amount of ambulances coming in and out on a daily basis, sometimes to take a person in for nothing more than a heavy cold. Why? Because 911 is the only option for many elderly people in facilities or in their homes. There doesn't seem to be a happy medium.


     
     
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New Study: Chinese Ants Show Promise in Fighting Arthritis, Other Diseases

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FRIDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- Substances found in a type of Chinese ant may provide anti-inflammatory and painkilling benefits against several diseases, a new report says.


     
     
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Have you heard of the homeopathic drug Livial?

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My friend Debbie, emailed me today and asked the above question. Has anyone heard about this alternative treatment? If so, does it work?
I'll do my own research and let everyone know what I find out.

Be well,

Michelle


     
     
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What alternative treatments have worked for you?

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Have you found an alternative or complementary treatment that works better than conventional treatments? Share your stories.