Whether you’ve run out of options or just want to try something different, the field of alternative medicine has a lot to offer. Unfortunately, the world of alternative medicine and the options it makes available are not always as transparent as that of traditional medicine, and for that reason having reliable sources of information to educate yourself about alternative medicine is increasingly important.

To that end, we have compiled a list of what we consider to be the top 50 alternative medicine blogs, listed in no particular order, although sorted by category to help you find the information you’re looking for. We used a variety of factors in deciding who made our list, so others will certainly disagree. But in any case, these 50 sites will certainly provide you with an excellent starting point for any person interested in alternative medicine.

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Acupuncture/Acupressure

Learn more about the practice of manipulating pressure points for health in these blogs.

1. World Acupuncture
World Acupuncture strives towards making acupuncture more practice and clinically-based.

2. Acupuncture Today
This blog delivers the latest news and advice in the field of acupuncture.

3. Ed’s Health Tips
Acupuncturist Edward Sanderson discusses health in acupuncture and beyond.

4. Gotham Acupuncture
Steve at Gotham Acupuncture focuses on traumatology, the practice of treatment and rehabilitation. Here, you’ll find observations and commentary on current events.

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Ayurvedic Medicine

This ancient Indian health care system focuses on healthy living through harmony.

5. Ayurvedic Herbal Dietary Supplements
Learn about natural Ayurvedic treatments from this blog. It specifically focuses on diabetes and spondylosis.

6. Ayurveda For You
This blog discusses Ayurveda, yoga, and other alternative health solutions.

7. Ayurvedic Cure
Learn about sexual health, arthritis, weight loss, and more from Ayurvedic Cure.

8. Kerala Ayurvedics
Kerala Ayurvedics discusses ways to get back to nature through health.

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Holistic

Read these holistic blogs for a look at medicine that takes an all-encompassing approach.

9. Mind Body Spirit Journal
Read this journal to find out “what works” from Ken Winston Caine.

10. Hormones in Harmony
This holistic nurse practitioner shares her knowledge gained from working with the hormonally challenged.

11. Aroma Cookery
Learn about holistic food therapy through this blog.

12. Many Hands
Check out this New England magazine for holistic health, and you’ll find insights on food, dance, and more.

13. Centering Tools
Learn how to center yourself and benefit from meditation through this blog.

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Chinese Medicine

These bloggers write about Traditional Chinese Medicine, focusing on the interrelated processes of the human body.

14. Deepest Health
Eric Grey’s Deepest Health offers a look at classical Chinese medicine from the view of a student.

15. Shiatsudo Blog
Read Shiatsudo Blog to learn about acupressure and shiatsudo treatments as well as learn about pressure points.

16. Chinese Medicine Therapy
On this blog, you’ll find a discussion on Western and Eastern views of health care.

17. Planet Shiatsu
On Planet Shiatsu, you’ll find posts from practitioners and students of shiatsu, acupressure, and acupuncture.

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Food & Supplements

Find out about the best herbs, recipes, and vitamins for your body from these blogs.

18. Eating Fabulous
On this blog, Ruth Schaffer discusses the health benefits of various foods.

19. Vitamins and Herbs
This blog has herbal suggestions for bad breath, heart disease, and more.

20. The Herbinator
The Herbinator writes about green health.

21. DAAN Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture
DAAN provides insight on a number of Chinese herbs, remedies, and more.

22. Herblog
On Herblog, Jonathan Treasure discusses the effects of herbal medicines.

23. The Medicine Woman’s Roots
This medicine woman discusses a number of natrual and herbal alternatives to traditional medicine.

24. Fatfree Vegan Kitchen
Susan offers tasty recipes for health-conscious vegans.

25. Live Life…Organics & Your Health
Learn about health through diet and organic products on this blog.

26. Mark’s Daily Apple
Get insights on diet and fitness from Mark Sisson.

27. Saffron Trail
This doctor and cook shares traditional Indian recipes that have been made healthier.

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Doctors

These alternative medicine blogs are written by doctors who specialize in naturopathy, holistic health, and more.

28. Dr. Brad’s Conventional & Alternative Medicine
Dr. Brad focuses on healthy aging and ways to expand treatment options.

29. Dr. Melissa Clouthier
On Dr. Clouthier’s blog, you’ll find political commentary as well as information on holistic health.

30. Naturopathic Medicine Blog
Dr. Ben discusses case studies and tips related to naturopathic medicine.

31. Respectful Insolence
This surgeon and scientist takes on medicine, pseudoscience, and more.

32. Dr. Tori Hudson, N.D.
Dr. Hudson is a naturopathic physician discussing health issues for women and more.

33. The Whole Child
Dr. Lawrence Rosen discusses integrative pediatrics.

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Research

Stay on top of the latest developments in alternative medicine with these blogs.

34. Terra Sigillata
Terra Sigillata is written by an academic researcher who discusses natural product drugs, supplements, and more.

35. Herbal Science Research
Find the latest in herbal science research on this blog.

36. The CAM Report
Learn about the latest in CAM research on this blog.

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For Practitioners

These blogs are written for the people who practice alternative medicine.

37. Alternative Health Practice
This blog offers advice for finding success as an alternative health practitioner.

38. Build Your Dream Practice
Learn how to better market and operate your practice from this blog.

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine

These blogs focus on alternative medicine as complementary treatments and more.

39. Julie’s Health Club
Julie Deardorff discusses the intersection of alternative and mainstream medicine.

40. Complementary & Alternative Medicine Law Blog
Michael H. Cohen, Esq. discusses the legal implications of complementary and alternative medicine.

41. The Integrator Blog
John Weeks discusses the integration of conventional and alternative medicine.

42. Foot Notes
Foot Notes discusses reflexology, reiki, and aromatherapy.

43. New Health Ideas
This blog puts together information on new health, including alternative medicine, longevity, and supplements.

44. Sue Young Homeopathy
Sue Young’s blog takes a look at historic homeopaths and more.

45. Natural Healing and Applied Kinesiology
Learn techniques for healing yourself through this blog.

46. A Much Better Way
Learn about natural health and home remedies you can use to heal yourself on this blog.

47. Alternative Healing Today
Alternative Healing Today offers opinions on sensuous massage, shopping tips, and more.

48. Your Natural Remedies
This blog offers advice on natural remedies, from food to toothpaste alternatives.

49. Gaia’s Gifts
This blogger discusses the interconnection of the mind, body and spirit, and how they work together to support vitality.

50. Well Being and Health
This blog takes a look at alternative health over a lifetime.

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