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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 […]

07/29/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Try these natural ways to reduce pain and stress

You’re most likely not a stranger to stress. Whether it’s because of your job, your finances, or your relationships, you go through it every day. But just because it happens all the time doesn’t mean you should just ignore it. Prolonged exposure to stress can result in more than just a bad day, so finding […]

07/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Treating that pain in your butt: Relieve piriformis syndrome with these little-known non-invasive treatments

Have you ever felt pain or tenderness in one of your buttocks? Has an inexplicable tingling or numbness spread from that area down to the rest of your leg? If you’ve ever experienced either of these sensations, then you may have piriformis syndrome. Taking its name from the piriformis muscle, this condition occurs when tightness […]

07/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Like when babies crawl, arm exercises help stroke victims regain use of their legs

People who have suffered a stroke need to relearn the skills that they may have lost, such as walking, to improve the quality of their lives. Arm training exercises may enhance leg function in stroke patients. This was according to a study published in the Journal of Neurophysiology that looked at the effect of arm […]

07/03/2018 / By Carol Anderson

How acupuncture works: Explaining the five elements theory

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicinal technique which stimulates specific points of the body by inserting tiny needles, promoting good body circulation and alleviating pain. Most of the people who seek out acupuncture suffer from musculoskeletal problems, which include lower back pains, knee pain, and shoulder stiffness. The Five Elements theory, based on the five elements of […]

06/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Acupuncture found to be an effective pain reliever for women in labor compared to spinal-epidural anesthesia

Acupuncture analgesia is an effective pain reliever for women in labor, according to a study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Since labor pain is severe and can be associated with side effects to the mother and fetus, scientists continue to search for available and safe pain relief treatments for women in labor, […]

06/19/2018 / By Janine Acero

Six reasons you may be having lower back pain and how to treat it WITHOUT painkillers

Lower back pain is a common ailment. In the U.K., it is the leading cause of disability and is responsible for more than one in 10 of all serious health complaints. Common treatments for lower back pain include prescription painkillers or surgery. Sometimes, patients are advised to simply take a rest. However, studies have shown […]

06/13/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

The antimicrobial properties of essential oils found to be effective against drug-resistant Candida

As antifungal drug resistance grows increasingly common, a number of scientists have turned to plant-derived essential oils for a solution. To that end, researchers from the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology (VIB) have developed a new screening method to identify the antimicrobial qualities of these volatile substances. They dubbed their method the vapor-phase-mediated susceptibility (VMS) assay, which […]

06/11/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Acupuncture improves the circulatory system by chartering energy pathways in the body

Acupuncture is now a widely known medicinal alternative to relieve chronic pain. Through skin penetration using small needles, certain nerve endings in our body become stimulated which help relieve us from a lot of health conditions including cardiovascular diseases. Acupuncture does a great deal in promoting a healthy circulatory system. In just one session, blood […]

05/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Healing through vibrational energy: The therapeutic art of Himalayan singing bowls and sound therapy

Achieve relaxation with sound therapy using bowls – but not just ordinary bowls that you can find in the kitchen. Himalayan singing bowls are one of the most popular instruments used in sound therapy. Sound therapy has been used thousands of years ago to achieve a soothing and relaxing effect on the mind, body, and […]

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