Mountain medicine

Arnica Montana is thought to be an effective herbal treatment for bacterial infections, including salmonella and listeria. Comprehensive testing has not been performed to prove or disprove this. The Herb Arnica Montana - ©The Herbal Resource It is possible that the herb can speed up the healing process after a surgical procedure, and as an anesthetic to reduce pain during surgery, including dental procedures. In folk medicine, the herb has been used for a migraine and tension headaches. It…

A revival of herbal medicine, alternative medicine, and Native American medicine techniques and practices emerged in the late 1980s in Ohio and other arts of the Midwest. The Buckeye State has become a home to many groups and classes highlighting these products and techniques

The popularity of adventure tourism and extreme sports creates the need for doctors trained to care for patients in austere conditions with limited resources.

Do you enjoy recreating outdoors? Here are the top 7 reasons why you should consider to taking a NOLS Wilderness First Aid course.

Every year millions of people go to mountains for backpacking, skiing, hiking, mountain climbing and other activities. Our beautiful community, Estes Park, sits at an altitude of 7500 feet. For visitors planning to see the sites in our area, talk with your physician about high altitude illness and how it can affect you. You don't have to go on a Mt. Everest expedition to encounter the discomfort and potential danger of altitude sickness on a trip.

Western vs Eastern medicine: keep reading to learn more about these contrasting approaches to wellness, treatments, and philosophies...

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In times of uncertainty, knowing how to rely on nature’s medicine cabinet can be a powerful skill. For thousands of years, people have turned to herbs for