Therapies

  Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is usually associated with Italian cooking, but it's believed to have originated in Greece. It’s closely related to marjoram (Origanum majorana) and the two have often been confused. A variety of oregano from Mexico (Lippia graveolens) was used for decades before being brought to…
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  Inflammation has been linked by many studies to the development of chronic diseases. Under normal circumstances, inflammation facilitates the elimination of pathogens and promotes tissue repair and recovery. But depending on the severity of this immune response and whether it is local or systemic, inflammation can trigger…
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  Congestion, fever and sore throat are all symptoms that could point to a viral infection. Fortunately, there are many potent herbs that have been used since ancient times to prevent a viral infection or reduce its severity. These medicinal plants’ antiviral properties can be attributed to the numerous potent…
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  Major depression is a common mental health disorder in the U.S. for which many have been prescribed antidepressants. Results from a small study using the mushroom compound psilocybin coupled with psychotherapy revealed 67% of participants had a positive response to the intervention by the first week of treatment and 71% by the…
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  That scent of linen or lavender from your favorite “air freshener” may be comforting, but (in too many cases) toxic chemicals are lurking under that pleasant fragrance. These include such “nasties” as phthalates, acetone, benzene and formaldehyde – compounds which have been linked to migraine…
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  A study published in the journal Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Review found that curcumin supplementation can help increase adiponectin levels. Adiponectin is said to help reduce the risk of cardiometabolic disease. According to researchers from the United Kingdom and Iran, people with…
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  Do you ever feel like you need to breathe deeper than you've ever breathed before? Modern life's daily stressors can deplete your body and make you feel lifeless, but there's a way to get your cells the oxygen they're begging for – hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT, is a…
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  Many people don’t realize that they have natural remedies for colds and flu season right in their kitchen to help ward off a cold or flu. Simply eating more oranges each day will increase your vitamin C intake and boost your immune system. When you’re run down and don’t eat healthily, your body…
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  People who laugh frequently in their everyday lives may be better equipped to deal with stressful events – although this does not seem to apply to the intensity of laughter. These are the findings reported by a research team from the University of Basel in the journal PLOS ONE. It is estimated that people…
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  Did you know that down through the centuries thyme has been used for many ailments, from influenza to epileptic seizures? It was often mixed with equal parts of lavender and sprinkled on the floors of churches in the Middle Ages to eliminate any unwanted odors. Long before the discovery of modern medicine, crushed thyme was…
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