The Cultural Review

Integrative Medicine

3 articles

Elderly healer offering herbal medicine to a scientist, symbolizing the integration of traditional healing and modern scientific research.
Wellness

What Are Traditional Healing Practices in Wellness Movements?

In a breakthrough for global health, Chinese scientist Tu Youyou's team discovered Artemisinin, a WHO-recommended malaria treatment, by meticulously consulting traditional Chinese medical literature.

Yasmin El-Sayed·August 6, 2026
A wise elder tending to medicinal herbs, symbolizing the integration of traditional healing practices with modern wellness and scientific advancements.
Wellness

What Are Traditional Healing Practices and How Do They Complement Modern Wellness?

In 2015, Tu Youyou won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for isolating artemisinin from sweet wormwood, a compound from traditional Chinese medicine.

Yasmin El-Sayed·June 16, 2026
A diverse group engages in a serene traditional healing ritual, blending ancient practices with modern wellness, symbolizing cultural significance and holistic health.
Wellness

Why Traditional Healing Rituals Are Finding a Place in Modern Wellness

Traditional healing rituals are increasingly finding their place in modern wellness, offering profound cultural significance and holistic benefits. This article explores their diverse practices and why they are essential for a balanced understanding of health.

Yasmin El-Sayed·April 6, 2026