Pain is a common and distressing side effect of cancer and its associated treatments. Fortunately, a team of researchers from Atrium Health hasfound natural alternatives that provide immediate relief from cancer-related pain. In their study, the research team found that both healing touch and oncology massage therapies can relieve pain brought about by cancer. The study, which was … Continue reading Oncology massage and healing touch are natural alternatives for pain relief in cancer patients
Crohn’s Disease Diet: Best & Worst Foods
Source: Crohn’s Disease Diet: Best & Worst Foods by Dr. Edward Group Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is becoming more common. People with this illness often find it debilitating and are always seeking new ways to improve their lifestyle and live with less discomfort and disruption. One of the ways people … Continue reading Crohn’s Disease Diet: Best & Worst Foods
This Japanese herbal medicine reduces asthma in patients with upper airway disease
Research has found that traditional medicine could hold the key to managing asthma, especially in patients with upper airway disease. In a study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, a team of scientists from Japan revealed that Shin’iseihaito, a herbal medicine traditionally used in Japanese medicine, can potentially reduce the incidence of asthma in … Continue reading This Japanese herbal medicine reduces asthma in patients with upper airway disease
Cannabis found to reduce the symptoms of IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often refers to two different conditions: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These two conditions, along with other types of IBD, are associated with painful symptoms. However, the results of a study suggest that cannabis could be used to address gut inflammation. The study, which was published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, was … Continue reading Cannabis found to reduce the symptoms of IBD
Mass vaccination for influenza a failed strategy, scientists admit… it simply doesn’t reduce influenza-related hospital admissions at all
Mass vaccination against the pandemic influenza A/H1N1 infection fell short on expected results, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers examined a cohort of 388,069 patients younger than 65 years old, who were given the H1N1 vaccination between November 2009 and January 2010 when the transmission of pandemic influenza was spreading rapidly. The researchers … Continue reading Mass vaccination for influenza a failed strategy, scientists admit… it simply doesn’t reduce influenza-related hospital admissions at all
Bombshell report shows Johnson & Johnson talc baby powder products are contaminated with cancer-causing asbestos – and the company has known for nearly 50 years
Johnson & Johnson (J&J), an iconic household name in the United States, is facing a multitude of lawsuits after it was revealed that the company’s talc baby powder products are contaminated with cancer-causing asbestos – a fact that the company has known about since at least the early 1970s, it turns out. Internal company documents recently obtained … Continue reading Bombshell report shows Johnson & Johnson talc baby powder products are contaminated with cancer-causing asbestos – and the company has known for nearly 50 years
7 reasons to eat an apple a day
As the famous saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But have you ever wondered how it does this? According to studies, there are many ways through which apples can improve a person’s quality of life and all of these are possible due to the fruit’s high nutrient content. Apples contain significant amounts of vitamins … Continue reading 7 reasons to eat an apple a day
The risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., but recent studies have ranked it third after they found that deaths caused by this disease were underreported. In addition, many people who potentially have Alzheimer’s never receive a diagnosis for their condition. Given this development, this puts Alzheimer’s disease just behind heart disease … Continue reading The risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease
Enemas for Constipation: Are They Harmful to Your Health?
Source: Enemas for Constipation: Are They Harmful to Your Health? by Dr. Edward Group An enema is a procedure where you insert liquid or air into your colon through the rectum to clear out the lower bowel contents, or in other words, your poo. After you squeeze the liquid or air into your nether regions, you … Continue reading Enemas for Constipation: Are They Harmful to Your Health?
Fast food prior to pregnancy found to increase risk of gestational diabetes
A team of researchers from the Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health at the Medicine Faculty of the University of Navarra in Spain discovered that eating fast food before being pregnant may increase the risk of the woman developing gestational diabetes. In the study, the researchers analyzed the data of more than 3,000 women who got pregnant between … Continue reading Fast food prior to pregnancy found to increase risk of gestational diabetes
