Many folks find a warm bath can help them unwind after a long, hard day. But you might not realize that you can reap greater health benefitsjust by adding a few natural ingredients! Dian Dincin Buchman, Ph.D., author of The Complete Book of Water Healing suggests these natural remedies: Apple cider vinegaradd a cup to
You might expect to experience some degree of vision loss as you age. But new study results show that dialysis patients may experience a more severe degree of vision loss. According to a Reuters health report, researchers from the University of Toronto examined 159 dialysis patients, aged 65 or older. The patients were evaluated for
Researchers are saying juice extract from North American lowbush blueberries biotransformed with bacteria from the skin of the fruit may become the latest natural health resource for people who are obese or diabetic. Canadian scientists tested the blueberry juice on mice prone to obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes and hypertension, and found that it reduced their
During menopause, a woman’s body undergoes profound hormonal changes, which can radically affect bone health and cardiac well-being. This phenomenon is one reason why health experts recommend that mature women take vitamin supplements containing calcium and vitamin D. As far as the latter nutrient is concerned, peri- and post-menopausal women often don’t get enough in
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat health problems ranging from back pain and migraines to insomnia and asthma. Now, research suggests that remedy which involves applying fine needles to strategic points on the body could also be effective for helping women overcome the potential side effects of breast cancer
If you occasionally get less than about eight hours of sleep, you could be increasing your chances of experiencing a life-threatening heart or brain disaster. In a Japanese study of more than 1,200 adults age 33 to 97 years old with high blood pressure, those who slept less than 7.5 hours each night had a
Smoking tobacco products can take its toll on your lungsand leave you gasping for breath. And new research now shows it can also cause extensive brain drain, too! A Reuters Health report said new research shows that brain function in a group of study participants declined faster by middle age in smokers, compared with their
Research has shown that relaxation techniques may reduce depression and anxiety, but a new study added that this effect may even extend to the health of prostate patients. A physician at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported that stress relief may boost immunity in men undergoing prostate surgery. Oncologist and behavioral scientist
Has working out or running left your feet in rough shape or covered with painful blisters? Lillian Beard, M.D., recommends treating them with lavender oil, which can be a powerful healing anti-inflammatory agent. Without popping it, carefully cover the entire blister with the oil and cover with a light bandage. Reapply every few hours for
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