Tag: Diy Check Up

The Takeaway

DIY Check Up: When to Consider Alternative Care

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 40 percent of Americans use some form of medicine deemed "alternative" or "complimentary" to established medicine. We discuss four popular forms: acupuncture, chiropractics, osteopathy and homeopathy. 

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The Takeaway

DIY Checkup: Assessing Your Mental Health

Monday, July 19, 2010

50 million Americans will suffer from a mental health issue this year. But only a quarter of them will seek treatment from a mental health professional. And one in three mental health consumers in the United States report being turned down for a job once their psychiatric status became known.

Share your story: How do you maintain your peace of mind? Have you been able to find good therapy for mental health issues?

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The Takeaway

DIY Checkup: Are Health Fads Good For You?

Monday, July 12, 2010

There's no shortage of trendy health fads like the "master cleanse," Acai remedies, vitamins and spring waters, but are any of these actually good for you? Newsweek health reporter Kate Dailey sheds light on what works and what trends you should avoid.  

Do you have questions about a health fad? Let us know and Kate will answer your questions later this week.

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