Herbs, then and now

Herbs, then and now

One source leans hard into the old ways: herbs were “more than adequate” from the ancient Greeks through the late Renaissance, and the piece argues for natural eating, regular movement, and a skeptical eye toward supplements and enhancement drugs. It also points readers to a “Model Botanic Guide to Health,” with a modern translation of a work now over 120 years old.

Gobble's Take: If your wellness philosophy requires a factory, a label, and a powder shaker, this story is not applauding you.
Source: Perplexity Search (community news)

The CAM map, neatly sorted

One overview gives a clean taxonomy of complementary and alternative medicine: whole medical systems, mind-body medicine, biologically based practices, manipulative and body-based practices, and energy medicine. It names Ayurveda, homeopathy, naturopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, meditation, chiropractic, massage, reflexology, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and acupuncture.

Gobble's Take: This is the kind of roundup that reminds you “alternative” is not one thing — it’s a whole shelf.
Source: Merck Manuals

Ancient systems did not ask permission

This piece argues that before 1910, healing traditions across continents were sophisticated and deeply effective. It also says China used acupuncture and that Ayurveda used herbal compounds, dietary interventions, yoga, meditation, massage, detoxification protocols, and sound practices.

Gobble's Take: The pitch here is simple: the old world of healing was not a void.
Source: Perplexity Search (community: Reddit/HN)

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