The Health Benefits of Humming
While not well studied, early research is still starting to suggest some potential benefits for sinus symptoms and reducing stress with different humming techniques.
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August 5, 2022
Health Concerns Over Roundup Herbicide and Glyphosate Exposure
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, has long been controversial. Studies continue to show multiple potential harms, from cancer to reproductive toxicity, among others.
July 29, 2022
Natural Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that can cause pain and inflammation throughout the joints of the body. Recent research suggests a number of natural treatment approaches might be able to help control symptoms of the condition.
July 22, 2022
Chamomile
Chamomile appears to have potentially significant benefits for a number of conditions, including anxiety, menstrual cramps, digestive complaints and oral mucositis.
July 9, 2022
Castor Oil
While often thought of as a treatment for constipation, there are other, safer uses of castor oil, including topical applications for joint pain.
July 1, 2022
Natural Options for ADHD: Part 2
ADHD is a challenging condition that can have lifelong consequences. A number of additional, natural treatment options may also provide improvements in symptoms for some children and adults.
June 24, 2022
Natural Options for ADHD: Part 1
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common condition, typically diagnosed in childhood. While standard treatments are available, they carry some risks. A number of natural treatment options appear to have some benefits for reducing symptoms.
June 17, 2022
Growing Concerns Over Chemicals Used in Food Packaging
Most food that we purchase comes in some sort of packaging. Recently, a study highlights further concern for chemicals used in packaging that find their way into the foods that we eat.
June 9, 2022
Berberine: A Potential Treatment for Diabetes, Heart Disease and Diarrhea
Berberine is a yellow compound isolated from a number of common herbs. The compound shows potential efficacy for helping to treat diabetes, heart disease and diarrhea.
June 2, 2022
Why You May Not Be Benefiting from Your Herbal Medicine
While herbal medicine has been growing in popularity, it is often more complicated than generally realized. Numerous factors can profoundly change the efficacy of an herbal product.
May 26, 2022
Insect Repellants
As summer begins to heat up and we spend more time outside, bugs and bug bites become more of a concern. A number of options are available to try and protect from bug bites.
May 20, 2022
Stool Transplants
While the concept itself may sound repugnant, the latest data on stool transplants continues to show serious potential for the treatment of a number of medical conditions.
May 11, 2022
The Dangers of Too Much Zinc
Zinc is a common nutritional supplement that has documented effects on immune function. However, taking too much zinc for too long can have potentially serious side effects.
May 6, 2022
Creatine for Depression
Creatine is a popular supplement for body-building for increasing muscle power. However, research over the last two decades suggests that it might have antidepressant effects as well.
April 29, 2022
Lavender and Mental Health
Lavender has a long history of medicinal use. Recent studies suggest that it may have significant benefits as a treatment for both depression and anxiety.
April 20, 2022
Olive Leaf Extract
Olive leaves have been used in medicine for thousands of years. Research suggests significant benefits for heart health, blood sugar levels and some kinds of infections.
April 15, 2022
Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity
While controversy exists, evidence is continuing to accumulate that suggest potential health effects for some individuals after exposure to electromagnetic fields.
April 8, 2022
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT): A Valid Mental Health Treatment?
Emotional Freedom Technique is a controversial mental health treatment that combines tapping acupuncture points with verbal statements to clear negative emotions and trauma. However, a large volume of research is starting to suggest potential benefits.
March 31, 2022
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) for Pain, Colds and Flu, and Allergies
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is a naturally-occurring, fatty compound found in eggs, peanuts and soybeans that has anti-inflammatory activity that might be relevant for a number of different health conditions.
March 25, 2022
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an Ayurvedic herb with a long history of use. Recent research suggests a number of potential benefits, including for mental health, insomnia and low thyroid function.
March 17, 2022