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10/25/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Compounds in foxtail found to show potential in treating toothache and heartburn

Plants are an invaluable part of disease treatment and management, especially in developing countries. These plants contain bioactive compounds that are responsible for their different medicinal properties. In order to maximize a plant’s potential use for medicinal purposes, it is crucial to determine the phytochemicals involved in its therapeutic activities. This is what researchers from […]

10/10/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The effects of watching funny videos on the reduction of pain

Research has revealed that watching enjoyable videos can help post-surgical patients. The study, which was published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, found that watching videos can help reduce pain felt by post-surgical patients. Researchers from Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences in Istanbul, Turkey and Ataturk University Faculty of Health Science in […]

09/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

The “silk worm” enzyme works better at treating pain than steroids

The next time you are suffering from pain and swelling after getting your wisdom tooth extracted, try taking serrapeptase. In a new analysis of existing clinical trials, this silkworm-derived enzyme reportedly achieved better results than corticosteroids in terms of relieving pain and swelling, an article in GreenMedInfo stated. Serrapeptase is a natural enzyme produced by symbiotic bacteria inside […]

09/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Effective lower back pain treatments found in Perso-Arabic traditional medicine

Lower back pain is one of the most common pain symptoms of various diseases. In a study published in the Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, a Perso-Arabic traditional medicine called wet cupping was found to relieve lower back pain. Researchers at the National Institute of Unani Medicine in India looked at the efficacy of wet […]

09/10/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Popular Ayurvedic medicine found to effectively reduce sciatic nerve pain

A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked into the possible benefits of Alstonia scholaris (Linn.) R. Br., locally known as saptaparni, in relieving neuropathic pain induced by chronic constriction injury (CCI). Pain is a rather straightforward sensation that corresponds to particular stimuli. For instance, having your foot stepped on by […]

09/02/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Treating chronic lower back pain with yoga and physical therapy

Many people with chronic lower back pain undergo physical therapy to help improve their symptoms. A study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine has suggested that yoga may be just as effective for chronic lower back pain. Researchers from Boston Medical Center (BMC) compared the effects of physical therapy and yoga exercises on […]

08/28/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Exploring the potential of non-invasive complementary therapies for knee osteoarthritis

A Chinese trial examined two different forms of auriculotherapy as non-invasive complementary therapies for elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis. It found that both laser auriculotherapy and magneto-auriculotherapy showed potential as individual therapies, with their effectiveness increasing if taken together. This trial was funded by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Its results were published in the […]

08/25/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Fix your “tech neck” with stretches and neck stabilization exercises

For the most part, technology is a wonderful thing; still, it has its drawbacks. From blurry vision to a lack of sleep – technology is slowly being a pain in the neck. Really, it’s literally a pain in the neck: A study had already stated that neck pain is “a major public health concern.” In that […]

08/21/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Relieve migraine pain by balancing hormones with a healthy diet and exercise

The relationship between migraines and hormones is one that has led to many women receiving warnings against hormone therapy. Using oral contraceptives has long been believed to increase the risk of stroke among migraine sufferers. Yet according to a recent study from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), that may not be necessarily be the case. […]

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. […]

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