By Heather Callaghan Would you be willing to give up a part of your brain function every time you need to get rid of a headache? It turns out, acetaminophen tablets create a brain debt, and a life debt at that. Last year, an eye-opening study…
By Heather Callaghan Do you slip back into groggy unconsciousness as soon as you hit the snooze button in the morning? Are your legs and arms more like the Tin Man’s – stiffly heading for the coffee pot? It is with great hope that this…
By Daily Superfood Love I love yoga. I really do. It’s the most relaxing form of physical activity I’ve ever tried and leaves me feeling rejuvenated. Unlike higher-impact exercise, yoga focuses on core strength and flexibility. Since I’ve never been particularly flexible, it’s given me…
By Melinda Cafferty Among the most common debilitating ailments that nearly everyone is likely to experience with frequency are headaches and anxiety. Worse, the two are very often related – one feeding off the other in a downward spiral that can seem to be never-ending….
By Amanda Froelich “The war on medical marijuana is over.” Great news! A provision ending the federal prohibition on medical marijuana, banning federal agents from policing its users or raiding dispensaries in any state or district where it is legal, was just passed by Congress….
By Derrick Broze A recent analysis has found that surgery patients who listen to music may experience lower levels of pain, anxiety, blood pressure, and heart rate than people who do not listen to music. The study, “Effects of Art on Surgical Patients: A Systematic…
By Jesse Alvarado Ear reflexology, or Auricular therapy has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for hundreds of years. Like other forms of reflexology, ear reflexology can be used to treat internal ailments in different parts of the body. It can also be a…
By Gaye Levy It has happened to all of us. It is the weekend or you are miles away from civilization and your tooth starts to hurt. The pain is excruciating and has become so bad you can not eat, drink, concentrate, or get through…
By Joe Battaglia 400 published scientific papers have proven the old adage that “music is medicine.” Neurochemical benefits of music can improve the body’s immune system, reduce anxiety levels and help regulate mood in ways that drugs have difficulty competing. “We’ve found compelling evidence that…
By April McCarthy, Prevent Disease Feeling sore? Here are eight easy — and scientifically sound — ways to relieve your suffering the next time you have an unfortunate encounter with a hammer, drawer or door. 1. Reach for a sweet scent The sweet scent of…
Sore throat is an annoying health condition that many people experience from time to time. In some cases, it can be more burdensome because it is accompanied by swollen glands, which make swallowing extremely difficult. If you’re frequently affected by the said condition, then you’re…
Natural Blaze The workings of the ingredient capsaicin in calming nerves become more clear in a Newark lab. Anyone who has ever bitten unknowingly into a red hot chili pepper remembers the unhappy result – burning, painful sensations that make one’s mouth feel as though…
by Jefferey Jaxen With acupuncture having roots in Chinese medicine going back over 5000 years, it seems silly to choose such a title for this article. Yet, in the 21st century, it appears that the United States is only beginning to dive into the layers…
by Dr. David Juan Surgery can be a very difficult life experience for many people. Anxiety and fears before surgery are common, and some may even be scared to death by what might go wrong under the knife. The truth is that surgical doctors do…
by Lizzie Bennett Although once popular as a painkiller, most opium is now refined into heroin and sold illicitly for high prices in almost every city on the planet. All of this heroin started life as the gum gleaned from Papaver somniferous, the opium poppy….
by Dr. David Juan If you’re suffering from a headache or muscle pain, your first instinct may be to reach for the “Aspirin” or other over-the-counter pain-relief medication that is a staple in most medicine cabinets. While this may be fine on occasion, if the…
by Joe Martino There are a number of reasons to avoid taking aspirin or ibuprofen often. You may be seeking alternatives because you experience pain but like to stay away from conventional medicines. Alternatively, you could be someone who just learned about the potential dangers…
Rutgers-led study suggests pathways to alleviating inflammation in disorders such as sepsis, arthritis When acupuncture first became popular in the western hemisphere it had its doubters. It still does. But over time, through detailed observation, scientists have produced real evidence that ancient Chinese practitioners of…
by Dr. Richard Foxx There’s an herb that’s part of the sunflower family that’s called arnica. You’ve likely heard about arnica as you’ve made your way through health magazines and online articles. Arnica is known for its ability to help the body heal from injuries,…
With nearly one-third of Americans suffering from chronic pain, prescription opioid painkillers have become the leading form of treatment for this debilitating condition. Unfortunately, misuse of prescription opioids can lead to serious side effects—including death by overdose. A new treatment developed by University of Utah…
