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Have you ever heard of the placebo effect? It’s a phenomenon where a person experiences a positive health outcome simply because they believe they’re receiving a treatment, even if the treatment is actually a sham. But how does this relate to homeopathy and conventional medicine? Let’s take a closer look, with a touch of humor thrown in...Read more

When you think of eccentrics, Jack Churchill (no relation to Winston) might head your list. He fought (and survived) World War II, battling in Normandy with a Scottish broadsword and a longbow. In contrast, eccentric exercise is not an oddity and should become a conventional part of your well-armed attack on muscle weakness and poor balance. It ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have occasional difficulty when going to sleep and/or getting back to sleep. I have tried Ambien, trazodone, clonazepam and Lunesta. All have their pros and cons.

My question regards sleep quality. I know there are several stages of sleep that we should go through and that the brain cleans out junk during sleep. Do these sleep...Read more

In the world of healthcare, there are two main camps: homeopathy and conventional medicine. Each has its own unique approach to treating illnesses and promoting wellness. But what exactly is the difference between the two, and why do people swear by one over the other? Let’s take a closer look, with a touch of humor thrown in.

First ...Read more

Despite the long-standing and aggressive campaigns against cigarette smoking that show up on TV, online and in print, around 25 million Americans still use cigarettes and millions more are vaping tobacco. Smoking and secondhand smoke cause almost half a million deaths a year in the U.S. And they're a cause of or contributor to cancer, lung, ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on prostate biopsies. I'm no doctor, but I'd advise against them. My boyfriend got a biopsy in 2012, which I believe caused his cancer to spread beyond his prostate into his bones. He died three years later in 2015.

Think about this: A needle is inserted to extract cells so that they can be tested. When...Read more

Have you ever heard of the term miasms? It’s a concept in homeopathy that’s used to explain the underlying cause of chronic diseases. But what exactly are miasms, and how do they relate to homeopathy? Let’s take a closer look, with a touch of humor thrown in.

First things first, what are miasms? According to homeopathy, they’re ...Read more

In the world of homeopathy, there’s a concept known as vital force. It’s a force that’s said to be responsible for maintaining our physical and mental health. But what is vital force, and how does it relate to homeopathy? Let’s take a closer look, with a touch of humor thrown in.

First things first, what exactly is vital force? ...Read more

Dilution is a key aspect of homeopathy, and it plays an important role in the effectiveness of homeopathic remedies. Let’s take a closer look at the role of dilution in homeopathy, using bullet points for easy understanding.

• Homeopathic remedies are made by diluting a substance in water or alcohol.

• The substance used in ...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you please comment on radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for chronic shoulder pain with rotator cuff disease? I'm 78 in good health with arthritis and a small separation of the rotator cuff. I've received epidurals that do work very well. I don't want to keep getting them, but I also don't want surgery. My shoulder orthopedic ...Read more

The number of kids ages 10 to 17 estimated to have Type 2 diabetes has gone up 400% since 2017, according to a newly released study in JAMA Pediatrics. That means that ever-more preteens and teens are looking at a future plagued with not just Type 2 diabetes but with obesity, premature heart disease, increased cancer risks and cognition problems...Read more

Have you ever heard of the term potentization? It’s a process that’s unique to homeopathy and involves shaking things up in a big way. Let’s take a closer look at the magic of potentization in homeopathy.

Potentization is a process that’s used to make homeopathic remedies. It involves diluting a substance in water or alcohol and...Read more

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, who is 78 and about 100 pounds overweight, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in July 2022. In November 2025, he was diagnosed with stage I pancreatic cancer. He's currently getting chemo treatments that started in early January of this year. He has two options -- get surgery or get radiation treatments. His ...Read more

In 2010, the Common Core Standards dropped the requirement that cursive handwriting be taught in public schools. Bad idea. Some studies indicated it deprives kids' brains of an important exercise that strengthens the integration of sensory perception and muscle movement. That's why around 27 states have decided to pass laws mandating or ...Read more

Have you ever wondered how homeopathic remedies are made? It’s a fascinating process that involves dilution, shaking, and some might say, a little bit of magic. Let’s take a closer look at how homeopathic remedies are made.

Homeopathic remedies are made from a wide range of substances, including plants, minerals, and animal products...Read more