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09/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Acupuncture confirmed to be an effective rehabilitation treatment for stroke patients

A Chinese experimental trial sought out more positive effects of acupuncture when applied during early rehabilitation of patients who suffered from acute ischemic stroke. It confirmed that the unconventional treatment benefited the patients and reduced the dysfunctions associated with stroke. The study was supported by Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. It was published in the journal […]

09/01/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Case study: Integrated use of yoga and naturopathy found to effectively manage metabolic syndrome, improve quality of life

An interesting case study detailed the application of integrated yoga and naturopathy (IYN) in managing metabolic syndrome (MetS) of an obese individual. The patient showed significant improvements in MetS-related parameters after a six-week therapy session involving customized treatment. This outcome suggests that it is not only possible to integrate yoga and naturopathy together, but that […]

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 […]

12/26/2017 / By Zoey Sky

After a stroke, brain exercise is key: Virtual reality training found to be effective supplemental therapy for regaining movement

Aside from enhancing a player’s immersion when it comes to video games, a study has recently determined that virtual reality (VR) can also be used to “improve arm and hand movement after a stroke.” VR training is shown to be just as effective as regular therapy and study author Iris Brunner, Ph.D., of Aarhus University, Hammel Neurocenter […]

12/09/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

The power of your mind: Mindfulness proven, again, to be just as effective as pharma drugs for mental health

If you’ve dismissed mindfulness as a fad, you could be missing out on a very valuable tool for your mental health. In fact, it can be just as effective as the gold standard therapy – individual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) – for a range of psychiatric symptoms, according to a new study published in European […]

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