(Natural News) If you’re worried about your personal safety every time you leave your house, be proactive and learn self-defense. Staying fit and undergoing combat training can also teach you techniques that you can use to protect yourself if you need to confront an attacker. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) Situational awareness’ crucial role in self-defense The first […]

(Natural News) Bid farewell to the pain and tension brought about by headaches and migraines. Activating seven different acupressure points scattered across the body can bring welcome relief from those disorders. Acupressure offers a drug-free way to alleviate the symptoms of even the worst headaches. Evidence supporting its effectiveness include a 2010 experiment held by researchers at Kaohsiung Medical […]

(Natural News) Smoking does nothing good to the body. In fact, it’s a leading cause of disease and disability for almost every organ in the body. It increases the risk of multiple cancers, such as that of the lungs, mouth, throat, stomach, liver, and kidneys. At least 90 percent of lung cancer cases, in particular, […]

(Natural News) Reflexology is a godsend for people who are debilitated by pain caused by arthritis and other similar ailments. An article in Modern Reflexology explained how one particular branch of this alternative medicine can help manage rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that afflicts the joints. Like all types of arthritis, […]

(Natural News) Refractory vomiting is just one of many complications endured by patients confined to intensive care units (ICU) due to chemotherapy and other major medical treatments. But relief may be coming in the form of transcutaneous electroacupuncture (TEA) therapy that can alleviate the worst symptoms of persistent vomiting. Earlier studies have shown that TEA can reduce episodes […]

(Natural News) Getting a bunged up nose isn’t fun — especially during the fall. That doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t do anything about it. Natural and tried-and-tested treatments for a stuffy nose are readily available, with one of them being acupressure. Acupressure refers to the activation of acupoints across the meridians using the fingers or […]

(Natural News) Suffering from allergies can be awful, but what if there’s a solution that doesn’t involve depending on antihistamines? Acupressure points may help relieve and prevent spring allergy symptoms. This ancient technique is based on the principles and trigger points of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Acupressure is an ancient healing method that uses the […]

(Natural News) Acupressure is a healing technique which involves pressing certain pressure points in the body by the thumbs and fingers to clear blockages and relieve pain, similar in principle to acupuncture, which provides the same relief but through the use of needles. Acupressure can be used in medical emergencies as a precautionary measure while […]