(Natural News) Hot water therapy can improve functional ability and cardiovascular health in individuals with peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology. A team of researchers from New Zealand found evidence indicating that heat therapy via hot-water immersion yields the same health benefits as […]

(Natural News) Most women frequently experience menstrual pain, and many have tried various ways to relieve this pain. Some have tried drug painkillers, while others have done acupressure, exercise, or heat therapy – but which of these is the most effective? Fortunately, researchers at Western Sydney University in Australia conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis […]

(Natural News) A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine revealed that both exercise and heat therapy help relieve period pain. This research evaluated existing evidence for self-care remedies for dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is characterized by crampy, colicky spasms of pain below the belly button that occurs within eight […]

(Natural News) The loss of mitochondrial function can lead to chronic diseases. According to a press release from the American Physiological Society, it’s possible to restore and boost the function of your mitochondria using heat therapy. The mitochondria is called the “powerhouse” of the cell. This is because it enables cellular respiration, a process that […]

(Natural News) Your muscles will greatly benefit from repeated exposure to the stress caused by heat. A group of Utah-based researchers reported that long-term heat therapy will enhance the output of energy-producing mitochondria in the cells that make up muscle tissue, an article in News Wise stated. The study is the first to ever be […]

(Natural News) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal problems women face today. It is said that at least five to 10 percent of women of childbearing age are diagnosed with it. For years patients have been treating the illness by taking hormonal pills, but researchers recently discovered a new remedy. […]