The current economic difficulties facing the nation may be taking a particularly hard toll on a certain segment of the population older people. Dr. George Grossberg, director of the geriatric psychiatry program at Saint Louis University, explains that he has been encountering an increasing number of seniors who are suffering from financial-related anxiety. “It
A program called Pathfinders has been shown to help women with terminal cancer improve their quality of life through a holistic approach to the care of body, mind and spirit. Pathfinders is built around the seven pillars of personal recovery hope, balance, inner strengths, self-care, support, spirit and life review providing counseling, coping
Acupressure wristbands have been shown to ease nausea associated with radiation treatment for a variety of cancers. University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) researchers have conducted experiments that suggest targeting wrists as anti-nauseas points may lead to a safe, natural and low-cost health resource to use in anti-nausea treatment in cancer patients. The clinical trial
Individuals who suffer from high blood pressure may want to consider taking such as garlic and fish oil as a natural means of treating their condition as prescription medications can sometimes lead to harmful side effects. According to a study presented at the American College of Cardiologys 59th Annual Scientific Session in Atlanta, Georgia, patients
Combining the herbal supplement tea tree oil with silver nitrate may provide greater antiseptic benefits than either compound on their own, scientists from the University of Wolverhampton are reporting. Earlier studies have linked silver nitrates and tea tree oil with anti-microbial properties, but researchers found that by suspending the two together, they were able to
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of mislabeled insulin syringes which may cause patients to receive an overdose of the drug leading to possible hypoglycemia and even death. The ReliOn Insulin Syringes were distributed by Can-Am Care Crop and sold only by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in their Wal-Mart and Sams Club
Scientists at The University of Westen Ontario and Lawson Health Research Institute have found that vitamin C may help to prevent sepsis. Sepsis, which is caused by bacteria, causes an infected person’s immune system to overwork, resulting in small blood clots that block blood flow to organs in the body. The researchers noted that plugged
A recent study conducted by University of Rhode Island researchers has provided evidence that nitrate compounds found in some foods and soils are linked to increased mortality rates in those with Alzheimers or diabetes. Some of these nitrates have been found in fried bacon and other processed meats, beer and cheeses and the research team
New studies show the mineral zinc can help fight common colds, and even the flu. In fact, if you are deficient in this element, your bodys ability to heal itself or fight all sorts of infections can be greatly reduced! Be sure to get the right amounts of zinc through a well-balanced diet including meat,
Peyton Posey Even just a slight exposure to dangerous toxins, metals or pesticides can have a crippling affect on your entire body. And eating uncertified produce or food products just increases your risk of exposure. Many folks choose organic foods to improve the quality of their meals. But it can be hard to decide which