Source: Red Clover Benefits for Menopause, Bone Health, & More by Dr. Edward Group Finding a three-leaf clover may bring good luck, but taking red clover as a healing herb may bring even better fortune! People have appreciated the therapeutic qualities of the red clover's pink and red-hued blossom for generations. Women, in particular, have passed … Continue reading Red Clover Benefits for Menopause, Bone Health, & More
Clinical massage and guided imagery are low-cost alternatives to treating anxiety and insomnia
A massage can help improve your flexibility, relieve pain, or reduce pain caused by various factors. Now, according to a study, both clinical massage and guided imagery can also be used as low-cost alternatives to conventional medical treatment for individuals who suffer from anxiety, insomnia, or pain. Can a clinical massage and guided imagery help relieve anxiety? The … Continue reading Clinical massage and guided imagery are low-cost alternatives to treating anxiety and insomnia
Acupressure therapy can be used to restore hormonal balance; here are some acupressure points to try
In your neck is a small butterfly-shaped gland that regulates your hormones and controls the metabolic processes of your body. This organ is your thyroid gland, and it normally produces just the right amount of your hormones to keep your body functioning properly. If your thyroid gland produces too little or too many hormones, you … Continue reading Acupressure therapy can be used to restore hormonal balance; here are some acupressure points to try
How to use reflexology to improve your overall well-being
Constant stress can really do a number on your body. Most of us are exposed to a number to stressors during our daily grind, whether it be heavy traffic, emotional negativity or a taxing workload. Stress can come in many forms and this can lead to a decline in our physical health and energy. Fortunately, reflexology … Continue reading How to use reflexology to improve your overall well-being
4 amazing reasons to take manuka honey
Manuka honey, which is produced in New Zealand and some parts of Australia, has gained immense popularity in recent years due to its many health benefits. However, it has already been used as folkloric medicine prior to its rise to fame. For those who still aren’t familiar with this product, it might seem unnecessary to buy this … Continue reading 4 amazing reasons to take manuka honey
Reiki found to be more effective than drugs at treating lower back pain
According to a study in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, an alternative treatment from Japan called Reiki may be the key to addressing lower back pain in patients with an intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH). Patients with an IVDH often suffer from symptoms like lower back pain, and chronic lumbar pain that can last for about 12 weeks. This … Continue reading Reiki found to be more effective than drugs at treating lower back pain
Homeopathic remedies for tendonitis
Your tendons are sheaths that connect muscles to bones all over your body. If you feel pain in your joints, you may be suffering from tendonitis. Tendonitis occurs when muscles are overused, injured, or strained. This condition makes the tendons inflamed, and this can cause severe pain that may limit movement. If you suffer from tendonitis, … Continue reading Homeopathic remedies for tendonitis
How effective is integrative medicine at treating anxiety? It works, say scientists
Anxiety disorders are an “invisible” illness that affects people from all over the globe. However, according to a study, integrative medicine can help treat these conditions. The study, which was published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, aimed to gauge how effective integrative medicine (IM) can be when used to manage anxiety disorders. The research team also set … Continue reading How effective is integrative medicine at treating anxiety? It works, say scientists
Intermittent fasting inhibits the most common type of childhood leukemia
Intermittent fasting is all the rage right now; it’s been credited with a host of health benefits and heralded as the next big thing in weight loss. The more intermittent fasting (IF) is studied, the more impressive it seems to become: Recent research has shown that fasting regularly, as one does with IF, can actually kill cancer … Continue reading Intermittent fasting inhibits the most common type of childhood leukemia
Periodic fasting rapidly stimulates a multitude of healing processes
When you think of starving, everything that comes to mind is likely negative – extreme hunger, weakness, and eventual death. However, periodic starvation is another story entirely as extensive research has shown that temporarily restricting your caloric intake can quickly stimulate several healing responses in the human body. National Institute on Aging Senior Scientist Dr. Mark … Continue reading Periodic fasting rapidly stimulates a multitude of healing processes
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