Therapies

There are so many benefits of nature, that it would do you some good to get out there right now if you can. It may go deeper than just enjoying the great outdoors, as nature can now be prescribed to patients in the same way a medication has been. Scottish doctors are recognizing how…
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Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects movements. Treatment for this condition focuses on managing its symptoms. Here are six alternative treatments that might help people with Parkinson’s disease.   1. Acupuncture : A traditional Chinese medicine,…
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  A healthy diet can do wonders for your body in a lot of ways. So it isn’t the least bit surprising that it could also help prevent obesity. Central obesity is a particularly dangerous type of obesity, where excessive fat accumulates in the abdominal area or belly. It is a pivotal component of…
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  Postmenopausal women experience a decline in hormones, which affects their mental and physical health. Oftentimes, they use hormone replacement therapy to address these concerns. However, multiple reports have shown that this conventional treatment causes many side effects. Because of this, there is an increasing interest in…
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  A study conducted at Baycrest Health Sciences has uncovered a crucial piece into why playing a musical instrument can help older adults retain their listening skills and ward off age-related cognitive declines. This finding could lead to the development of brain rehabilitation interventions through musical training.…
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Replacing sitting time with physical activity is associated with a significantly lower risk of death. According to a recent US Department of Health and Human Services report, Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, most of them are not moving around enough. The authors write that…
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  Essential oils are known to effectively alleviate pain and increase the energy produced by the cells in the tissues. Given these beneficial effects, researchers believe that the oils drawn from capsicum, lavender, and peppermint could be potential therapies for fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is indicated by…
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  Marjoram is a plant mainly used in culinary applications. But research has shown that it can be used in medicinal applications as well. Studies show that marjoram has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Marjoram may also help promote digestive health and lower the risk of cancer. The marjoram plant (Origanum…
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  Taking at least twenty minutes out of your day to stroll or sit in a place that makes you feel in contact with nature will significantly lower your stress hormone levels. That’s the finding of a study that has established for the first time the most effective dose of an urban nature experience. Healthcare practitioners…
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Just how beneficial is fasting? New research has confirmed that fasting could provide a myriad of health benefits, including (but not limited to) preventing disease and supporting longevity. It certainly seems like fasting is not just the latest in trendy fad diets. Restricting when you eat could indeed offer discernible and…
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