Therapies

  Spending time in a nice, hot sauna has long been revered as a great way to relax your body and cleanse your mind, but new research has shown that taking a steam bath has some pretty profound health benefits. In fact, the scientists say that in some ways, taking a 30-minute trip to the sauna can be just as beneficial…
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  Vitamin C is an essential vitamin that supports many bodily functions, like metabolism and digestion. Adults require around 65 to 90 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C a day to avoid diseases and health complications caused by vitamin C deficiency, such as osteoporosis and anemia. Unfortunately, the human body can…
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  Trees are very powerful according to Taoist masters. Aside from absorbing carbon dioxide and turning it into oxygen, trees also have the ability to absorb negative energy and transform it into positive. The roots of trees dig deep into Earth, the deeper their roots, the higher they rise to the skies. They absorb…
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  When Thomas B., a technical director from Sherwood, Arkansas, started looking at all the benefits of taking the essential mineral zinc, he was amazed. “I started reading about zinc and knew I had to start using it,” he says. “I remember thinking: How could I be missing something this important?”…
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  People struggling with obesity and its complications could benefit from fasting. A study presented at the Digestive Disease Week, an exhibit sponsored by the American Gastroenterological Association and other groups, revealed that a month of fasting can increase levels of proteins that protect against the adverse effects of…
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  Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have many painful and debilitating symptoms. Fortunately, they may have a natural means of relief in Echinacea, a medicinal plant traditionally used by Native Americans to treat various diseases. When it comes to treating MS,…
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   Neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, are serious brain disorders that could affect bodily functions like balance, speech and mobility. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease,…
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  Research shows that an extract from hibiscus flower can seriously fight breast cancer, even when combined with chemotherapy treatments. The flower of hibiscus (Hibiscus sp.) is used to make Hibiscus tea, which is a common beverage in many parts of the world. Breast cancer is the most deadly cancer for women. A…
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  Sleep is one of the most important things the human body needs to perform at an optimal level. Unfortunately, getting enough quality sleep has become a rarity nowadays. According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 50 to 70 million American adults have chronic sleep disorders.…
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  Coconut oil originally had a bad rap among health experts and health buffs alike, being branded with terms like “deadly” or “unhealthy.” This is mostly due to its significant saturated fat content, which experts claim to increase cholesterol levels and increase your risk of a heart attack. However,…
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