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02/01/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Whole-body vibration exercise improves the health of people with metabolic syndrome

Miserable due to the various unhealthy conditions that make up metabolic syndrome? Brazilian researchers have recently reported that patients suffering from that syndrome could improve their quality of life through weekly or bi-weekly sessions of whole-body vibration exercise (WBVE). WBVE is a physical exercise where an oscillating platform transmits vibrations to a person in contact […]

01/31/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Sesame seeds may relieve liver damage caused by modern drugs

If you are having trouble with your liver, you should add sesame seeds to your diet. An article in Green Med Info referred to the seeds of the sesame (Sesamum indicum) as one of the best hepatoprotective foods in the world. Sesame seeds are a staple in traditional cuisine and folk medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine […]

01/30/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Systematic review finds acupuncture to be highly effective at treating anxiety disorders

Acupuncture and electroacupuncture have seen considerable testing and use in amending various kinds of anxiety disorders. A recent systematic review conducted by Portuguese researchers winnowed through these many clinical trials to determine the effectiveness of these modalities. Anxiety-related disorders are some of the most common health issues that affect the brain. They comprise a very large […]

01/26/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Acupuncture helps resolve anxiety disorders

A Portuguese study canvassed numerous clinical trials that used acupuncture and electroacupuncture to treat patients suffering from anxiety disorders. The systematic review found that both alternative medicinal methods were safe and effective means of treating all kinds of anxiety, including chronic anxiety. The study received support from the Instituto de Medicina Integrativa. It was published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. Anxiety disorders comprise a […]

01/09/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Natural remedy for OCD may lie in ashwagandha

Patients may finally get their obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) under proper control thanks to an ancient Indian herbal remedy. Iranian researchers have reported that the root extract of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) could help treat the mental disorder. The hallmarks of OCD are recurring and insidious thoughts that the patient is compelled to fulfill or act upon […]

01/06/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Alleviating the pain of lumbar disk herniation with acupuncture

There have been many studies that investigated the use of acupuncture to alleviate intense pain caused by all kinds of diseases and injuries. One of the recurring targets of the traditional Chinese treatment is lumbar disk herniation. More commonly known as a “slipped disk” or “ruptured disk,” lumbar disk herniation is the painful instance when one of the […]

01/05/2019 / By Edsel Cook

HIV-1 people can boost their immune system with Korean red ginseng

Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng) has traditionally been used as a longevity supplement. Now, researchers are reporting that it can extend the lives of people who have been infected by the deadly human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The HIV targets the immune system. It causes the steady loss of T helper cells – which are also […]

01/04/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Milk thistle can protect you from COPD caused by secondhand smoke

A herbal extract made from a common “weed” can keep you safe from one of the most common and dangerous respiratory diseases in the United States. A Natural Health 365 article discussed the protective powers of milk thistle, regular doses of which could potentially prevent the onset of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The leading […]

01/02/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Regular electroacupuncture treatments can lower hypertension

California-based researchers found that electroacupuncture stimulates the release of encephalin, a brain chemical that helps control blood pressure. A UCI Health news article reported that this is the anti-hypertension mechanism of this modern form of traditional Chinese therapy. Encephalin is an opioid, but one that is naturally produced by the body. Increased levels of this chemical prompts the brain to take […]

01/01/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Korean red ginseng supports the immune system of people with HIV-1

Consuming Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng Meyer) over prolonged periods has been shown to extend the lifespans of healthy people. Korean researchers sought to determine if this increased longevity could be extended to patients suffering from human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. The researchers came from the University of Ulsan. They published their findings in the Journal of Ginseng […]

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