Patients who are recovering from surgery may benefit from an ancient practice that aims to heal pain through touch, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Missouri looked at how non-contact therapeutic touch (NCTT) functioned as a treatment for people who had just gone through surgery. They found that nearly three-quarters (73 percent)
Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables may have the potential to protect people against respiratory inflammation that causes asthma, according to new research. A study published in the journal Clinical Immunology suggests a chemical in broccoli called sulforaphane helps boost antioxidant enzymes that protect against free radicals. Free radicals are produced from several types of pollution
A very small green algae known as chlorella may be effective at controlling excess acidity in the body and maintaining pH balance, according to reports. An article in Natural News claims that this plant is an alkaline food that successfully counteracts acidity a condition that may arise in the body as a result of
In addition to consuming like guarana to help speed up the metabolism, a new study indicates that cutting down television time may help as well. Researchers discovered that individuals who used an electric lock-out system to cut their TV viewing in half used more energy over a three-week period, resulting in burning more calories, according
The Food and Drug Administration has not done enough to ensure that the produce Americans eat every day is safe for consumption, a new report claims. According to the Government Accountability Office, the FDA does not devote enough money or health resources to ensure the safety of the food supply. The report states that the
Besides consuming plenty of fruits, vegetables and a daily dietary supplement to ensure adequate nutritional intake, individuals who love the taste of hickory-smoked steak or mesquite-flavored chicken may have a pleasant surprise awaiting them in a recent issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. According to an article published in the periodical, liquid
Although hypertension is typically thought of as an affliction of older people, children are also at risk, and one pediatrician has come up with an easier way of diagnosing the condition in the youngest patients. Dr. David Kaelber, a pediatrician, internist and chief medical informatics officer at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine lead
Young people interested in joining the military may want to step on a scale first to make sure their weight qualifies them for service. Recently, a Pentagon official told a congressional committee the obesity rate among potential recruits was “a crisis in this country,” the American Forces Press Service reports. Curtis Gilroy spoke to the
For those experiencing osteoarthritis pain in the knee, in addition to taking such as glucosamine, tai chi may be an alternative treatment for the discomfort. A new study from Arthritis Care and Research found that osteoarthritis patients over age 65 who engage in tai chi on a regular basis reported that they experienced less knee
Exposure to lead can continue to wreak havoc on the brain several years later, according to research conducted on workers in Pennsylvania battery plants. The study, published in the journal Neuropsychology, initially assessed the cognitive functioning of men who were exposed to lead in the 1980s, when they were in their 20s and 30s, as