If you suffer from certain aches and pains, you may be able to get rid of them using reflexology and acupressure on yourself. By doing so, you’ll do away with waiting for doctor’s appointments or suffering in silence. If you’re thinking of acupuncture, then you’re right – the two do sound very similar and…
Patients newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis typically focus on managing joint pain, morning stiffness, and selecting appropriate treatment. However, a significant American study has uncovered a hidden threat: as early as the first year of the disease, one in ten patients may be walking around with undetected lung disease that could pose serious health risks. …
While cow’s milk dominates global dairy consumption, accounting for 81% of the market, camel milk makes up only about 0.4% of worldwide production. Most camel milk is produced in arid regions like the Middle East, where camels thrive in harsh environments. However, semi-arid regions such as Australia, which already have a growing camel population, could…
Some of us are only finding out now what the Asians, Indians, the American Indians and the Chinese knew a long time ago – that one of the most amazing medicinal herbs is no rare plant or an artificially created compound. One of the most effective natural ingredients is actually a common herb – the…
CHRONIC spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was not linked to higher disease activity, but was associated with distinct clinical and laboratory risk factors. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria A multicenter retrospective study evaluated epidemiologic features of SLE comorbid with CSU, the relationship between CSU onset and lupus disease activity,…
CURCUMIN or turmeric supplementation was associated with a modest but significant reduction in systolic blood pressure in adults with prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), according to a new meta-analysis of randomised trials. Curcumin and Blood Pressure Risk in Diabetes Hypertension is a common and clinically important comorbidity in people with prediabetes and T2D,…
More than six out of 10 people in India are suffering from mouth (buccal mucosa) cancer due to frequent consumption of alcohol, with locally brewed drinks associated with the greatest risk, along with chewing of smokeless tobacco products such as gutkha, khaini, paan, according to a large study published on Wednesday. The study, authored…
We all struggle with anxiety from time to time, but you’re not alone in this battle. Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health disorders worldwide, affecting over 300 million people. Notably, anxiety disorders have a higher prevalence among women than among men. Treatment options for anxiety disorders have grown over time to include both…
Walk through any beauty store and the promise is everywhere glowing bottles of vitamin C serums and rich creams infused with vitamin E. Both are marketed as skin saviours, but for anyone chasing smoother, healthier looking skin, the question remains which vitamin actually does more. A recent Prevention report featuring dermatologists and registered dietitians…
Diabetes is a metabolic disease characterized by a high concentration of glucose in the blood and urine, so it is very important to keep an eye on food intake in order not to worsen the situation and even to improve it. Fortunately, there are many herbs and spices known for their medicinal properties that…