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11/20/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Acupuncture found to be an effective therapy for psoriasis

Treating psoriasis is complicated by the fact that it’s not as well-understood as other skin conditions. According to a review, acupuncture-related approaches can be an effective alternative to conventional treatment methods in providing relief to people with the disease. To put psoriasis simply, it’s a condition where skin tissue grows abnormally fast. This results in […]

09/28/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Essential oils documented to treat fungal infections naturally

Plant-based remedies, such as tinctures and essential oils, have long been used to treat fungal infections. In a recent study, conducted by researchers from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Arizona State University, and Enerpathic Technologies, it was determined that botanical tinctures and essential oils have different bioactive components that can treat Candida albicans infection. This study, which was published in Herbal Medicine: […]

09/06/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Study: Spinal manipulation benefits 63% of lower-back pain sufferers after 6 weeks

A big study published in the JAMA Network Open offers major support for chiropractic care, providing proof that spinal manipulation provides greater relief for more than 60 percent of patients suffering from lower back pain. The study compared the benefits of treating lower back pain using usual medical care (UMC) and a combination of UMC […]

08/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Therapy determined to be cheaper AND more effective than prescriptions for depression in teenagers, according to new research

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and according to a recent study, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective and fastest way to help teenagers overcome their depression. Over the last few years, teenage depression rates have soared by a whopping 30 percent. Sadly, both teens and their parents are often forced […]

08/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Burn patients feel less pain when they undergo music therapy

Burn injuries are among the most severe traumas that can be experienced, which makes it difficult to treat burn patients. Music therapy has been known to help in pain management. In a study review published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers evaluated the effect of music intervention in the recovery of burn patients. […]

06/05/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

How to treat Lyme disease naturally, with diet, herbal supplements, vitamin C

The official stance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Lyme disease is that it is a tick-borne illness that it completely treatable by a short round (typically no more than three weeks) of antibiotics. While true in broad strokes, this position is hardly useful for those who do not respond well […]

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