Patients dealing with the late stages of terminal cancer may benefit from gentle massage therapy, according to a new study conducted by the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. Researchers studied 380 hospice patients suffering from advanced forms of cancer. Lead researcher Jean S. Kutner, M.D., and colleagues found that after two weeks of
Nutritional supplements containing grape seed extract are already known for their antioxidant properties, but could these attributes mean it can also help protect oral health? French researchers who tested the extracts effectiveness at combating the bacteria that causes gum disease say that it has beneficial properties for helping people improve the health of their mouth
Another cold and flu season is just around the corner. But heres a tip to keep you from suffering with a hacking cough and sore throat. Try slippery elm root to help coat and protect your inflamed, sensitive throat. You can find slippery elm root lozenges at many health food stores. This herb is also
Your dentist isnt the only person who knows that taking care of your teeth and gums can boost your overall health. According to a Reuters Health report, new research shows maintaining good oral hygiene may even save you from contracting pneumonia! Carol W. Bassim, D.M.D., with the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Here we go again Another announcement from the Food and Drug Administration about dangerous side effects of a widely-used drug; this time its the incredibly popular wrinkle-reliever, Botox. Once again patients have trusted their doctors, who in turn have trusted the drug companies. And once again the public has been disappointed. While
If youre experiencing a burning case of athletes foottry adding a few minced garlic cloves to your cotton sock and wearing it overnight. Be sure to wash your feet thoroughly in the morning, and repeat the process each night until the fungus is gone. If this method is too strong, try adding a couple of
The fall season is known for its cooler temperatures and changing leaves. But for many allergy sufferers, ragweed and other allergens make this more of an uncomfortable than a pretty time of year. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has released a survey that finds autumn is one of the most troublesome seasons
Adding rice to your diet may help improve your overall diet and help you avoid some common chronic diseases, according to a new study. Research published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association has found including rice as part of a healthful, balanced diet may be linked to better eating patterns, which can reduce
Though it can be a seemingly necessary eye-opener in the morning for millions of working Americans, caffeine has a number of notable negative side effects. It has been linked to sleeplessness, anxiety and, in the wake of a recent study, unequal effects in men and women. Researchers at the University of Buffalo found that, among
Women who want to shed excess pounds with the help of an alkaline diet dont have to feel guilty about having a glass of wine as a new study reveals that it wont drastically affect their weight. According to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, women who drink a moderate amount