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01/31/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Holistic treatment for respiratory ailments: Salt therapy is an effective drug-free option

Halotherapy (“salt therapy” or HT) is a form of alternative medicine that utilizes a “controlled air medium” that simulates the microclimate within a natural salt cave. Based on the findings of a group of researchers from Russia, salt therapy is an effective method that can be used to address respiratory diseases. For this study, the […]

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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