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A Doctor’s Guide to Alternative Medicine, Part 1

Today’s guest is Dr. Mel Borins, author of “A Doctor’s Guide to Alternative Medicine: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why.” We consider Ginkgo biloba, Horse Chestnut, Echinacea, St. John’s Wort and other natural therapies. Is vitamin E a cure for fatty liver disease? What role does laughter play in healing (Dr. Borins is a musical composer and you can find his satirical medical songs HERE)? Are meditation and mindfulness beneficial? What’s the evidence for acupuncture? Click HERE for part 2.

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