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09/26/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Strong scientific evidence points to acupuncture as an effective treatment for anxiety disorders

Could acupuncture be the solution to anxiety you’ve been looking for? The ancient practice of inserting needles into the skin may sound a bit daunting, but research has continued to confirm that this traditional healing art can offer a myriad of health benefits — including relief from anxiety. Recently published research has further examined the […]

08/30/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Inhaling the aroma of black tea may lower stress levels, according to a study

Drinking black tea has been known to provide mental health benefits, but what about inhaling its aroma? Research has found that inhaling the aroma of black tea may reduce stress levels before and after a mentally stressful event. In the study, which was published in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology, the relieving effects of two […]

07/27/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Johns Hopkins researchers find that low levels of vitamin D increase risk of lung disease

A decade long study by researchers from Johns Hopkins University, the results of which were published in the Journal of Nutrition last month, offers new hope for the prevention of an incurable disease that claims close to half a million lives annually. The 2013 Global Burden of Disease study found that each year, over 595,000 […]

07/22/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

New science: Can a traditional Chinese herbal pill be used to recover brain function in stroke patients?

Huatou Zaizao pill (HT), a traditional Chinese treatment, is used to promote recovery and rehabilitation from ischemic stroke. A study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looks into the exact mechanisms behind HT’s benefits. Previous studies on the benefits of HT suggest that it can inhibit the aggregation of platelets and the development of thromboses […]

03/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Herbal formulations able to prevent and treat dengue fever: A scientific review

Herbal formulations could be potentially used as alternative options for preventing and treating dengue fever. A study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine looked at past studies on herbal treatments used in managing the disease in India. Dengue is common in more than 100 countries, affecting more than 300 million people in the […]

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