It is hard to believe some still question whether meditation can have a positive effect on mind and body. A very selective research review recently raised the question, leading to headlines such as the one in The Wall Street Journal that said the benefits are limited. I have been researching effects of meditation on health for 30 years and have found it has compelling benefits....
In Western medicine, the jury is still out on whether acupuncture delivers health benefits. But now, a new study adds further evidence of its worthiness, as scientists have shown a direct connection between acupuncture and physical mechanisms that heal sepsis, a common condition in hospital intensive care units that springs from infection and inflammation....
s value beyond any that has been demonstrated before, and also shows potential benefits not just for sepsis, but for treating other inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and Crohn...
Recovering from an addiction is a difficult enough challenge on its own but it’s especially hard on introverted or shy personalities. It can sometimes be social anxiety that initially leads to alcohol or drug abuse in an attempt to become more amiable by suppressing inhibitions. But a reliance on chemicals to get through social situations […] Related Posts: The Simple and Natural Remedy for Anxiety...
For people seeking a natural treatment for the common cold, some preparations containing the plant Echinacea work better than nothing, yet “evidence is weak,” finds a new report. ...
Thai herbal compresses are known across South-East Asia as a hundred-years old natural treatment applied in massage salons and SPAs. As simple as it is its name, Thai herbal compresses can heal and relieve pain in a large number of chronic and acute health conditions and they are used on a large scale to help […] Related Posts: Natural and Effective – Holistic Remedies for Headaches 5 Home Remedies...
There are a number of people suffering from various health issues that continuously seek solutions to their serious medical problems. Although conventional hard sciences offer a wide array of remedies, many could still not find the best answers to their conditions, and instead of relying heavily on conformist medical practices, some opt to give alternative […] Related Posts: Chinese Herbal Remedies...
Alternative therapies have been often considered some kind of a hoax and the traditional medicine often underlined that there is no such thing as established credits for those practicing them. The Federation of Holistic Therapists’ has been accredited as a new, independent body under the Department of Health. Patients can now have complete confidence in […] Related Posts: A Tailored Combination...
Researchers have found the breast cancer drug tamoxifen in samples of a widely available bodybuilding dietary supplement. ...
s population, but no one has really looked at how the environment affects traditional medicine. Studying 12 ethnic groups from Nepal biologists found that plant availability in the local environment has a stronger influence on the make-up of a culture...
The quality of needles used in acupuncture worldwide is high but needs to be universally improved to increase safety and avoid potential problems such as pain and allergic reactions, researchers have found. ...
Researchers have found that a combination of infused vitamin C and conventional chemotherapy stopped ovarian cancer in the laboratory, and reduced chemotherapy-associated toxicity in patients with ovarian cancer. ...
s voluntary register has been accredited under a new scheme set up by the Department of Health and administered by an independent body, accountable to Parliament. Patients and the public can have confidence in FHT...
Extracts of the geranium plant Pelargonium sidoides inactivate human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) and prevent the virus from invading human cells. Scientists report that these extracts represent a potential new class of anti-HIV-1 agents for the treatment of AIDS. ...
Music has been proved to work wonders in case of illness but recent studies discovered that an act of musical creativity the likes of writing lyrics and making musical videos can have a huge positive impact on the young people undergoing a cancer treatment. The Sad Truth More and more young people are diagnosed with […] Related Posts: Benefits of Massage Therapy for Cancer Patients A Tailored...
It is a long known fact that herbal teas can help in reducing weight and if taken regularly, they can cause effective weight loss and ensure that the person doesn’t regain the lost weight. Infact herbal teas can be considered a delicious and easily digestible way of fluid intake which also adds many important nutrients […] Related Posts: Benefits of Green Tea for Weight Loss Herbs for Weight...
Practicing yoga for as little as three months can reduce fatigue and lower inflammation in breast cancer survivors, according to new research. The more the women in the study practiced yoga, the better their results. ...
How do you prevent and treat the common cold? Handwashing and zinc may be best for prevention whereas acetaminophen, ibuprofen and perhaps antihistamine-decongestant combinations are the recommended treatments, according to a review. ...
The thousands of people who've resolved to stop smoking this New Year might soon be able to make use of a new method to help them break free from tobacco. Called PPT-S, or positive psychotherapy for smoking cessation, its success and potential as a new form of treatment is outlined in the current issue of The Journal of Positive Psychology....
The US should prepare for more outbreaks of illness and possible deaths from designer drugs including synthetic marijuana, according to the new research. ...