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09/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Purify your body: Yoga basti found to remedy osteoarthritis symptoms

Osteoarthritis is one of the common degenerative diseases seen in older people. In Ayurvedic medicine, osteoarthritis is treated with yoga basti. A study published in the International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine provided scientific evidence on the use of yoga basti in improving the symptoms of osteoarthritis. For the study, researchers from India looked at the […]

09/22/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Alternative therapies for breast cancer

When you think of breast cancer, surgery and chemotherapy probably come immediately to mind. Many patients often end up undergoing one or both of these treatments, and the prospect of going under the knife or being injected with chemicals can be scarier to some people than the diagnosis itself. However, some patients are finding success […]

09/19/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Natural salt can help heal you from chronic illness – and modern research is validating this

Salt is not just a condiment or an ingredient used in cooking – it can also help you recover from chronic illness, including cancer. This is done through halotherapy, which uses naturally occurring salt caverns for healing respiratory conditions, as well as skin ailments. It is also used to energize the mind and was practiced […]

09/19/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Japanese catnip is being studied as a potential alternative treatment for various bone disorders

Osteoclasts are bone cells responsible for the dissolution and absorption of bone tissue. These make them essential for bone formation. However, an excess of activity from these cells can lead to the development of painful and debilitating disorders such as osteoporosis, osteolysis, and Paget’s disease. Available strategies for these conditions are still limited as medical professionals […]

09/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Nip it in the bud: Healthy habits you can practice today to prevent Alzheimer’s

In America, at least a third of individuals aged 85 and above have Alzheimer’s disease. Even though medication can help manage the symptoms of the condition, these drugs are also linked to negative side effects. To date, no drug can actually prevent a person from developing Alzheimer’s. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, which is a severe progressive […]

09/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Comprehensive study suggests the efficacy of yoga and physical therapy in treating chronic lower back pain

If you have lower back pain, you may want to consider taking yoga as an option, aside from physical therapy: A study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine has found that yoga is as effective as physical therapy in treating chronic lower back pain. Researchers from Boston Medical Center (BMC) conducted the study in […]

09/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Leaves of this Egyptian plant could be the next big thing in alternative medicine, according to this study

An Italian study gave top marks to the leaves of the warka (Ficus vasta), a species of fig tree found in Egypt. Long used as an ethnomedicine for all kinds of illnesses, the leaves are reported to contain plenty of phenolics with strong antioxidant activity. Natural sources of these antioxidants are growing more important as […]

08/24/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Safe and natural: Red algae shown to prevent the cause of osteoarthritis

A study conducted by the Cairo University in Egypt has revealed that Actinotrichia fragilis (commonly known as red algae) could potentially be an alternative form of treating osteoarthritis (OA) in the near future. The algae, when used either in powder or gel form, has shown promise in managing the underlying factors of the condition during the testing stages. The research, which was published […]

08/13/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Why sleep is so important and some tips to help you get a restful night

A good night’s sleep isn’t just relaxing, it’s absolutely essential. Missing just an hour of sleep can do a serious number on your person. From impacting your appetite to potentially making you more accident prone, you have a lot to lose from the lack of sleep. Sleep, you, and the world The significance of sleep […]

07/11/2018 / By Russel Davis

Improving blood flow to fight disease: Whole-body vibration therapy found to increase blood and oxygen delivery

A meta-analysis published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that whole-body vibration exercise (WBVE) may significantly improve blood flow kinetics and boost oxygen delivery across the body, making it a viable treatment for a variety of degenerative diseases. The researchers pooled data from up to seven clinical trials and studies as part of the meta-analysis. […]

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