Detoxification is one of the more widely used treatments and concepts in alternative medicine. It is based on the principle that illnesses can be caused by the accumulation of toxic…

Alpha–hydroxy is a chemical compound derived from fruit and milk sugars. Alpha–hydroxy acids (AHAs) are used in topical skin care products to exfoliate, or slough away, dead skin cells and…

Stone massage is a form of bodywork that involves the application of heated or cooled stones (thermotherapy) to the body during deep tissue massage. Benefits Stone therapy has benefits for…

Smoking is the inhalation of the smoke of burning tobacco that is encased in cigarettes, pipes, and cigars. A smoking habit is a physical addiction to tobacco products. Many health…

Castor oil is a natural plant oil obtained from the seed of the castor plant. The castor seed, or bean, is the source of numerous economically important products as one…

Activated charcoal is a fine, black, odorless, and tasteless powder. It is made from wood or other materials that have been exposed to very high temperatures in an airless environment.…