alternative medicine

Exclusive: Is Homeopathy 'Placebo' And 'Dangerous'? Expert Addresses 10 Common Doubts

While homeopathy has existed for centuries, this alternative medicine has remained a disputed topic in the world of medical science. While many swear by homeopathy, others have dismissed it as a 'placebo' and even 'dangerous'. A homeopathy doctor weighs in and refutes 10 popular "myths" about homeopathy. 

Jun 27, 2023, 09:14 AM IST

MP: Two Infants Die After Being Poked With Hot Iron to Cure Illness; Faith Healer Arrested

The mother of the 3-month-old infant had reportedly taken the unwell child to a faith healer for treatment in Madhya Pradesh's Samatpur village.

Feb 05, 2023, 20:52 PM IST

Suffering from severe pain? Experts say THIS form of alternative medicine will work just as well as drugs!

 While acupuncture is widely used by practitioners in community settings for treating pain, it is rarely used in hospital emergency departments, researchers said.

Jun 19, 2017, 15:56 PM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee lauds homeopathy, emphasises its important role in Indian healthcare sector

Homoeopathy and systems of Indian medicine such as unani and siddha are playing an important role in the country, which faces a severe shortage of quality medical practitioners, he said.

May 19, 2017, 15:37 PM IST

Watch: All you need to know about hand reflexology!

Simple and more ancient practices somehow seem more reliable than harsh, complex and expensive drugs.

Apr 07, 2016, 22:03 PM IST