Natural Therapies

Natural therapies are a category of non-medical treatment, which involves the use of natural substances or activities to improve health and wellness. They are commonly used to prevent or treat illnesses and conditions, reduce symptoms, and promote overall health and wellness. Natural therapies are widely used in conventional and alternative medicine. They are often favored for their supposed reduced side effects and lack of dependence. Natural therapies include things like yoga, meditation, acupuncture, Ayurveda, reiki, and others.

6 Yoga Poses That Stimulate Thyroid Function
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6 Yoga Poses That Stimulate Thyroid Function

Yoga is a practice that has been around for centuries, proven to have many benefits, and it can help with thyroid health in many ways. However, it is important to know which type of yoga poses are best for your specific needs.  The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ situated in the front of the…

Israeli Study Offers Strongest Proof Yet of Vitamin D’s Power to Fight COVID
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Israeli Study Offers Strongest Proof Yet of Vitamin D’s Power to Fight COVID

After two years of COVID-19, it is starting to feel like the new normal. COVID seems everywhere and possibly inevitable – which is frightening considering how varied the effects are. You might not even notice you have it – or it could kill you. But what if there were a way to help fight COVID,…

5-Minute Breathing Workout Lowers Blood Pressure As Much As Exercise, Drugs
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5-Minute Breathing Workout Lowers Blood Pressure As Much As Exercise, Drugs

Do you know that 116 million Americans, that’s nearly one out of every two adults, suffer from hypertension, also known as high blood pressure? These high numbers are very concerning, especially among the older generation. Health Risks of Hypertension? Blood pressure is the strength with which the blood travels through the artery’s inner walls. Typically…

Study Shows Eating Fish Fats Can Reduce Migraine Headaches
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Study Shows Eating Fish Fats Can Reduce Migraine Headaches

Most of us are familiar with the benefits of eating fish fats for heart health. However, what might not be as well publicized is that fatty fish can also help reduce the frequency of migraine headaches. According to a new study, fatty fish in hand with vegetable-based fats and oils can reduce migraine intensity and…

Dementia: Anti-inflammatory Diets May Lower Risk
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Dementia: Anti-inflammatory Diets May Lower Risk

According to the United Nations (UN), the global population of those aged 60 and up will increase from 962 million in 2017 to 2.1 billion by 2050, and it is predicted that dementia rates will rise in tandem with the aging population.  Dementia is a chronic disease that affects a large and growing number of…

Grape Seed Compound Showing Antiaging Potential by Taking Out Tired Cells
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Grape Seed Compound Showing Antiaging Potential by Taking Out Tired Cells

It is undeniably true that we live in an ever-increasing population where people are enjoying a longer and more active retirement. Well-known words from the Irish author Jonathan Swift spring to mind – Everyone wants to live longer, but no one wants to grow old! According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of Americans…

Onion: Fastest Way to Eliminate Throat and Chest Congestion
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Onion: Fastest Way to Eliminate Throat and Chest Congestion

If you are dealing with a persistent cough, it’s likely you have a buildup of mucus in your throat and chest causing you to feel “congested.”  If not cleared, this could lengthen the duration of your illness or lead to a more serious condition.  Nearly 37 million Americans live with chronic lung conditions like asthma,…