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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 […]

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 […]

08/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A clinical trial looks at treating work burnout with mindfulness-based techniques

A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has determined that traditional yoga and different kinds of mindfulness-based therapies can help improve the mental health and quality of life of employees taking sick leaves due to work burnout. The authors shared that the clinical trial can help them determine if trying various techniques can have positive effects […]

01/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Bikram yoga not so hot after all: New study finds yoga benefits are the same at room temperature as they are for the hot Bikram version

Yoga is an ancient practice that continuous to prove its mettle today; and while there are different types of yoga, it does not need to be hot in order to provide beneficial effects. A study carried out by researchers from Texas State University and the University of Texas at Austin in the U.S. revealed that yoga done […]

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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