2025 September Archive: Holistic Health, Herbs, and Weight Loss Drugs Explained

When you’re trying to make sense of your health options, alternative medicine, a broad category of health practices outside conventional Western medicine. Also known as complementary medicine, it includes everything from herbal remedies to weight loss drugs like Mounjaro. In September 2025, we focused on what’s real, what’s risky, and what’s just hype. You won’t find vague promises here—just clear comparisons, hard facts, and practical warnings.

Holistic health, an approach that treats the whole person—mind, body, and lifestyle—not just symptoms. Also known as integrative medicine, it looks at diet, stress, sleep, and movement as core parts of healing. It’s not the same as homeopathy, a system based on extreme dilutions of substances, claiming they trigger the body’s self-healing. Also known as energy medicine, it’s been widely criticized for lacking scientific backing. We laid out exactly how they differ in philosophy, regulation, and evidence—because confusing the two can cost you time, money, and health.

Then there’s the hidden danger in your medicine cabinet. Hepatotoxic herbs, plant-based products that can damage the liver. Also known as liver-toxic supplements, they’re sold as natural and safe—but they’re not. In 2025, we flagged kava, green tea extract, and black cohosh as top offenders. You might think "natural" means harmless, but your liver doesn’t care where the chemical comes from. We showed you the warning signs, who’s most at risk, and how to use herbs without risking serious harm.

And then there’s Mounjaro. It’s not a magic pill, but it’s not a myth either. Mounjaro, a brand name for tirzepatide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for weight loss and diabetes. Also known as Zepbound, it’s one of the most talked-about drugs in 2025. Can you lose 20 pounds in a month? Maybe—but not safely. We broke down the real numbers, the side effects, and the timeline that actually works without crashing your metabolism or wrecking your gut. This isn’t about chasing quick results. It’s about understanding what’s possible, what’s dangerous, and what you should ask your doctor before starting.

These posts aren’t random. They’re connected by one thing: people trying to take control of their health outside the usual doctor’s office. Whether you’re exploring herbs, weighing weight loss drugs, or comparing holistic methods, you need facts—not marketing. What you’ll find below are no-nonsense guides written for real people who want to make smarter choices without falling for myths or gimmicks.