News & Articles By Rhonda Johansson
08/11/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson
Schizophrenia patients are benefiting from “avatar therapy” which gives a face to their auditory hallucinations
Psychiatric medicine is attempting to understand mental illnesses by giving form to the many phantoms that plague millions of patients globally. This moves away from traditional psychiatry which assumes that mental health was something that could only be “cured” either through medicine or long, sometimes tedious, psychiatric sessions. In an attempt to treat patients better […]
08/09/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson
Study: Naturally controlling dental plaque using botanical extracts
A 24-hour plaque re-growth, double-blind, randomized crossover trial supported preliminary findings that a mouthwash containing natural extracts was better at maintaining oral hygiene than standard chemicals. Authors of the study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, concluded that their results suggest an alternative means for people to control dental plaque and improve […]
08/08/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson
How to easily start juicing and take back your health
If we are what we eat, then what are you? Health groups recommend consuming at least five portions of fruits and vegetables every day to justbe healthy. Yet new research has shown that with our current diet of burgers and french fries, 10 would be better — potentially preventing up to 7.8 million premature death […]
08/02/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson
Do mangoes help with constipation?
Eating a medium-sized mango daily for four weeks straight can have a dramatic effect on your digestive system. A study published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research has found that the drupe is a natural laxative aid and can treat chronic constipation due to its high amount of fiber. Authors of the new study, however, […]
08/02/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson
A novel treatment for bone disorders: Japanese catnip
Metabolic bone disorders, such as osteopenia, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis can be treated with the Japanese catnip (Schizonepeta tenuifolia), according to a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Authors of the study found that the ethanolic extract of the medicinal herb from East Asia displays exceptional antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities which contributes to […]
08/02/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson
ANOTHER negative side effect of hospitalization: Medical devices leach phthalates into the blood of ill children, leading to ADHD
Half of the incidences of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in previously critically-ill children can be explained by the plasticisers found in medical devices. Researchers of a European Union (EU)-funded project warn parents that children who are hospitalized in intensive care units for long periods have an incredibly high risk of developing ADHD as they get older. […]
07/31/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson
Chinese goldthread might offer the ideal treatment for people with brain cancer
Roughly sixty percent of all brain cancer are gliomas, a tumor that starts in the glial cells of the brain or the spine. There are many different grades of gliomas; each describing a variance in growth potential and aggressiveness. Regardless, conventional therapies involving radiation and chemotherapy drugs have been shown to be inconsistent in how […]
07/31/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson
One of the most precious spices in the world, saffron can be used as an alternative cancer treatment
A botanical review published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism has concluded that various compounds found in saffron – inarguable one of the world’s most precious spices – show remarkable anti-cancer effects. What’s more, these compounds display selective toxicity against cells; that is, they ultimately kill cancer varieties without harming normal ones. To reach this […]
07/31/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson
When couples touch, pain is reduced
Science has proven what we, as humans, inherently know: that love can act as a balm to pain. A new study has concluded that when an empathetic partner holds his lover’s hand, her heart rate slows and their breathing rates synchronize. Most notably, the touch can also lessen pain. Authors of the study say that […]
07/30/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson
A Korean herbal complex protects against memory decline in postmenopausal women
Dangguijakyak-san (DJS) is a much-beloved Korean multi-herbal medicine that is widely used to treat various gynecologic disorders, particularly those related to estrogen synthesis. The mechanics of the formulation, however, have not been extensively studied. Thus, its role in alleviating symptoms of associated conditions related to a deficiency in estrogen – such as menopause – is […]
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