Therapies

Some studies support the idea that fasting can help certain people lose weight. Although this is still an ongoing debate, a study in the journal Scientific Reports discovered other benefits that fasting may offer. In the study, researchers found that fasting can boost metabolism, increase antioxidants, and prolong…
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  Ginger is a well-known spice often used in Asian cuisine, especially in Indian, Thai, and Chinese cooking. Also known by its scientific name Zingiber officinale, ginger belongs to the same family as other medicinal spices like cardamom and turmeric. In traditional…
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  There has been a scramble in the scientific community to find more natural medicines that can combat viruses. In particular, the influenza virus has become a significant threat to society. This virus is capable of mutating rapidly, so new strains of influenza that are resistant to conventional treatments are discovered each…
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  Cannabis is not the only plant that contains medically beneficial cannabinoids, although it has driven the research to understand the powerful therapeutic properties of these plant compounds. In actuality, there are several plants that are also rich in cannabinoids and benefit the body’s endocannabinoid system, which is…
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  Did you know that one in 10 American adults does not eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables? This does not even consider the children yet. Eating green leafy vegetables is an excellent way to get your much-needed vitamins and minerals. Take arugula, a low-calorie, nutrient-packed leafy green. Despite its bitter…
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  Essential oils are loaded with potent bioactive compounds that combat inflammation and infection, according to a recent review published in the Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research. Researchers Tanu Bansal and Kaur Harpeet from the Lovely Professional University in India examined the medicinal uses of essential oils…
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  As a person ages, his cognitive function declines. He becomes more prone to memory loss and slow recall. But it’s possible for him to delay (or even reverse) this decline by doing mental exercises – better known as brain training. What is brain training? Brain training refers to performance…
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  Most of us have received an injury to our bodies at one time or another, which resulted in the familiar redness and warmth that denotes the presence of inflammation, or have experienced the pain and discomfort of the inflammatory process as it affects our joints or soft tissues. But we may never have given thought to the…
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  Disease has been on the rise for multiple decades. It seems quite clear that things aren’t really getting any better, and with a growing population, the rate of chronic illness seems to be getting worse. On top of that, we have a medical ‘industry’ full of good-hearted people who want to help people, and are…
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  Any person who has giggled at a private joke with friends will understand the benefits of laughter. It can reduce stress, release endorphins, improve a person’s overall mood, and even act as a coping mechanism for daily functioning – all of this by merely laughing. Mental Benefits Of Laughter…
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